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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1940
Page
16
The church social hour and contests for winners in drill and memory are at West End Church at 2:30. Various church circles and classes across Wesley Memorial Calvary and Main Street host Monday meetings, with organizers and hostesses named for each circle and group.
The Junior Music Study Club held its regular Saturday afternoon meeting at Becky Wall's home on Greenway Drive. Juanita Coppedge presided in Florence Ellis's absence as the ladies enjoyed a musical program by Betty Blades Spear man Aida Ingram Millicent Marsh Becky Wall Ella Page Harrison Martha Harris McKenzie Sara Coe Hunsucker Peyton Voorhees and Bobby Gayle. Juanita Coppedge read a chapter from The Magic World of Music as the group studies it. Refreshments were served by hostess Betty Anne Rankin.
The Brentwood Parent-Teacher Association will hold its monthly meeting Thursday at 7 30 p m. Dr C C Williamson pastor of the First Presbyterian Church will address Recreation al Opportunities for Children Miss Dorothy Hoskins from the city schools music faculty will sing several numbers All Brentwood parents urged to attend as officers for the new year will be elected.
The North Carolina Congress of Parents and Teachers marks its 21st anniversary after founding in 1919. The group emphasizes parent education, child welfare legislation, and school system study while collaborating with civic groups. Founders and early leaders are noted, including Sallie Southall Cotten and the first president, Mrs. Joseph Garibaldi.
The study group will meet Wednesday at 8 30 p m at the home of Mrs Philip Silver on Parkway for a council gathering.
The Monarch Club ladies auxiliary will meet on Tuesday at 3 oclock with Mrs. R A Wilson at her home 801 Carrick Avenue.
Mrs Willis H Slane expected home today from New York after a several days stay en route from Honolulu where she and Mr Slane have spent weeks. Mr Slane returned midweek. Also notes on social visits, club meetings, weddings, hospital recoveries, and local arrivals.
Announcement details the marriage of Miss Otha Elledge of North Wilkesboro and High Point to Lloyd Gregory of this city. The ceremony occurred Friday March 1 in Danville Virginia. The bride is daughter of Ed Elledge and the late Mrs Elledge. groom's parents are Mr and Mrs Eugene Gregory of 602 Chandler Street. they reside at 418 Willowbrook Street.
Mrs. R L Hooper announces the marriage of Margaret Bella Scott to Thomas H Taylor on November 3 1938 in Danville Virginia. Margaret is daughter of E B Scott of Marion North Carolina and the Taylors reside at 128 Briggs Avenue with Mr and Mrs Jack Taylor. Thomas is with Adams Millis Corporation.
The Oak View School Parent-Teacher Association met Thursday night. Kenneth Stephens gave a talk on Boy Scouting. Mrs. Ralph Rutledge and Mrs. George Maust led the program with a devotional poem and a solo by Miss Virginia Butner. The attendance award went to Mr. Hendricks seventh grade.
The Friendly Garden Club will hold its March meeting with Mrs. D. H. Parsons on West Farriss Avenue on Wednesday at 2:30. A daughter Patricia Ellen was born to Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Phipps of East Green Street on March 8 at their home.
Miss Louise Jones of Texas and Frank J. Van Farrington wed in Danville Virginia on March 2 in a ceremony led by Rev. A G Carter. The bride is the Jones daughter of Danville. Farrington is son of Guilford College residents and works at Silver Knit Hosiery Mill.
A nominating committee will present the slate of officers for approval at the Ray Street Parent-Teacher Association meeting Tuesday at 7 30 p m A program by the school orchestra under Miss Virginia Frank will be featured and parents are reminded of the attendance contest with rooms competing for a banner
The High Point chapter 106 Order of the Eastern Star will hold its regular meeting at the Masonic Temple on Tuesday evening March 12. Election of new officers will be an important feature and full attendance is requested.
The American Homes Department of the Woman's Club will hold its regular meeting Wednesday at 3 30 p m at the home of Mrs C H Bass on Lindsay Street. Miss Frances Mendenhall continues her series of home making lectures with Vocational Home Economics.
The Ladies Auxiliary of the Railway Express unit will meet Tuesday at 7:30 PM at the Broad street office. Full attendance of the membership is urged, as announced last night.
The Allen Jay Parent-Teacher Association will hold its regular meeting Monday evening at 7 30 at the school auditorium.
The piece notes gardeners plan planting and tool upgrades as spring approaches, highlighting hoses sprayers mowers and hand tools. It also covers a Dealers' Demonstration by Estate Electric Ranges in High Point with Celia Bush showcasing ranges praised for even heat and convenient features.
Mrs. Ralph Wilson hosted the Sans Souci Bridge Club and two guests for a dessert bridge at her West Main Street home in Thomasville. Two new members joined, officers and plan committees were announced, and a Girls State attendee was chosen for Greensboro in June.
The junior senior banquet at the Woman's Club on Elliott Drive drew about 200 attendees. Festivities featured green and white Patrick’s Day decor, Irish dances, toasts to the seniors and faculty, a three course dinner, and honors for club members. Also announced is the marriage of Helena Elizabeth Ragan to Avant William Harvey in Danville Virginia with a spring blue ensemble and pink rosebud bouquet.
The American Legion Auxiliary was entertained Tuesday evening, with members gathering for an informal program and refreshments. Attendees shared updates on local activities and upcoming community service projects.
Miss Lucille Tesh hosted the Spinsters' Club on West Guilford Street Tuesday evening as plans were laid for the St Patricks Day Ball on March 15 at the Woman's Club building. Miss Odessa Templeton led the meeting and Miss Evelyn Harris helped serve refreshments to eight members.
The Main Street Parent-Teacher Association held its meeting at the school Thursday with Mrs. W. B. May chosen as president. New officers include Mrs. Max Moore as vice president Miss Ada Long secretary and Miss Sallie McColman treasurer. A Mother Goose program by first and grammar grade students was presented as reports and a nine month school proposal were discussed.
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