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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Mar 12, 1940

Page

6

Open House At Adams Memorial Y W C A Attracts Members

Despite poor weather, about 300 attendees tour the Adams Memorial Building on North Main Street in a YWCA open-house event. Guests view the newly furnished rooms, enjoy tea and live music, and meet organizers and club members including Miss Leslie Johnson, Miss Alice Cald, and Mrs. H S Coffield.

Adams Memorial Y. W. C. A Young Women’s Christian Sociation Adams Morial North Maineet Organizaa

Par k School Silver Tea Series Begins Wednesday

The Park Teacher Association of John Street School hosts a Silver Tea on Wednesday afternoon from 3 to 5 at 606 Bridges Street, Mrs L A te. Proceeds go to the school lunch fund. Mrs C Brewer to assist.

Park Teacher Association Johntreet School L. A. Te Bridges Street C. Brewer

Baptist Women Headed to WMU Convention in Wilmington

A large group of local Baptist women departed for Wilmington to attend the state conference of the Woman's Missionary Union. Opening session tonight at First Baptist with delegates including Mrs. Roy Culler, Mrs. H A Knight, and Mrs. Grover H Jones.

Wilmington Woman's Missionary Union Convention First Baptist Church Roy Culler Green Street Church Mesdames H. A. Knight Grover H. Jones Knight Greensboro Jones A. M. Terry The First Church C. C. Stout G. M. Koonitz T.C. Robins

Good Will Garden Club Changes Meeting Place

The Good Will Garden Club changes meeting from Mrs. Percy White’s home to Mrs. I. S. Ingram’s at 829 Circle Drive due to illness. Meeting time remains tomorrow morning with Mrs. Ray Nibbelink presenting a program on Wild Flowers.

Good Will Good Will Garden Club Percy White I. S. Ingram Circle Drive Ray Nibbelink Burbank Phil Warner Beta Pi Emerywood Country Club American Homes Department Woman's Club C. H. Bass Lindsay Street Frances Mendenhall High Point Graduate Nurses’ Club Edgar Johnson Blain Avenue

Social Calendar Houred Meetings Across High Point

Tuesday listings show Altrusa dinner at Sheraton Hotel and Eastern Star at Masonic Temple. YWCA banquet speaker Mary Shank and several garden clubs, study and luncheon meetings at local homes and clubs. Friday Priscilla Club hosted by Mrs. J F Hayden.

College Alumni Meet Despite Bad Weather at Cabin

Local chapter of High Point College alumni held a dampened meeting at the Post Office Employees' Cabin with 15 attendees including faculty. Main issue discussed was appointing an executive secretary to manage correspondence and membership files. Dr C R Hinshaw spoke on practicality. Coach Virgil Yow introduced new coach Jim MacCachren. Coffee and buna were served after.

High Point College C. R. Hinshaw Virgil Yow Jim MacCachren Charlotte

High School PTA To Be Organized Tonight

Local high school invites all parents and students to a 7 30 pm meeting at the Senior High School auditorium to organize the High School Parent-Teacher Association. Officers will be elected from a slate prepared by Mrs. C H Williard. The drama club will present Love In Bloom under Miss Ruth Goodman.

C. H. Williard Dramatic Club Ruth Goodman

Nation-Wide YWCA Banquet Seizes Local Scene

The Jolly Y as, Live Yers, and Business and Professional Girl clubs of the local YWCA join nationwide celebration at Adams Memorial at 7 30 p m. Miss Helen Deans presides. Music from Hazel Wright Hulda Whitely and Mary Whitely. Guest speaker Mrs Mary Shank Greensboro College. Attendees include Mrs Carter Dalton YWCA president and civic club representatives.

Mary Louise Gibson Marie Heath Nellie Mae Rutledge Ruth Crocker Lucille Crawford Hulda Whitely Catherine Hoover Nola Idol Hallie Samuels Anne Lockridge Lucile Johnston H. S. Coffield Glenn Ward Harry Alexander Helen Stroupe Industrial Club Catherine Howard Edna Yow Thornton Glover Junior Service League James W. Poole Horace Haworth C. F. Tomlinson W. C. Idol R.S. Lafferty Walter Kester Mae Kirkman Caroline Dalton Sarah Lacy Tomlinson Charlies W. McAnally Fred W.witescarver Jolly Y's Y’ers Adams Memorial Helen Deans Hazel Wright Hulda Mary Whitely Mary Shank Greensboro College Carter Dalton Business Girls’ Council

Thomasville Dinner Honors Richmond Guest at Finch Home

Mr. and Mrs. George D. Finch entertained ten guests at a Colonial drive dinner party honoring their house guest Miss Kitty Williamson of Richmond Virginia. The four course meal featured jonquil arrangements and included Rev and Mrs Lee F Tuttle and several local couples.

Thomasville Kitty Williamson Richmond George D. Finch Colonial Drive Miss Williamson Lee F. Tuttle Dak Finch J. J. Glenn Pennington J. Walter Lambeth

Local club ladies host bridge afternoon at Mrs Wilson’s

Deuce of Clubs members met Friday at Mrs Broadus Wilson home for bridge with two tables. Mrs John Crowell won high score and a cosmetic kit while Mrs Ralph Wilson and Mrs Frank Murr received tea towels. Guests included Dr and Mrs G A Rader of Fort Meade and Ms Mary Alice Hoover visiting from St Marys School Raleigh.

Deuce of Clubs Broadus Wilson John Crowell Ralph Wilson Frank Murr Ned Gibbs Z. P. Long R. L. McDonald Ruth Martin

Shower Given For Miss Evans On Brentwood Avenue

Miss Pauline McIntyre and Mrs. Frank McCulloch hosted a shower for Miss Wilma Lee Evans at Mrs. McCulloch s Brentwood Avenue home. Brides-to-be received a pink and orchid sweet pea corsage and a two tier cake with a miniature bride and groom. Guests included Mary Lassiter and many friends and relatives.

Pauline McIntyre Frank McCulloch Brentwood Avenue Wilma Lee Evans Robert Franklin Sawyers Mary Lassiter Arthur Smoak Howard Russell Margaret McIntyre Helen Lee Emma Winslow Alice Peatross Mary Brown Frances Parrish Lucille Martha Howell Ray Talley Jesse James Lowe John Brown Harold Tuttle

Whitley snelheid admitted for observation at Guilford General

Mrs A H Whitley of 419 Edge dale Drive was removed this morning to Guilford General Hospital for special observation after eight days of illness. Visitors not allowed. Friends of Major and Mrs Bruce Craven of Trinity mourn their son Braxton Craven who remains critically ill in Jacksonville Florida after influenza and pneumonia. J W Edwards fans regret his ongoing treatment at Guilford General Hospital.

A. H. Whitley Edgedale Drive Guilford General Hospital Whitley Major Bruce Craven Trinity Braxton Craven Jacksonville Fla J. W. Edwards

Turnip Green Dinner at Wesley Memorial Church

The Women's Auxiliary of Wesley Memorial Church schedules a noon turnip green dinner in the church basement tomorrow. Serving runs 11:30 to 1:30 with turnip greens and hog jowl on the menu. The Stephens Bible Study class meets Wednesday at 3 PM with Mrs. J M Stewart hosting at 210 Best Street and Mrs. George T Stephens as guest speaker. Fidelis class of North Main Street church meets this evening at 7:30 with Irene Clodfelter at Cable Street. attendees should assemble at 7:15 at Mrs. Shipwash’s on Lexington Avenue for car travel to the meeting.

Wesley Memorial Church Woman’s Auxiliary Stephens J. M. Stewart Best Street George T. Stephens Fidelis North Main Street Irene Clodfelter Cable Street K. L. Shipwash Lexington Avenue

Emma Blair PTA Meeting Feature Speaker and Play

Edgar Hartley secretary of the local YMCA will speak at the Emma Blair Parent Teacher Association meeting at the school this evening at 7 30. Mrs Clayton Glasgow's second grade pupils will present a play and a silver offering will be taken for the school's free lunch fund.

Edgar Hartley Emma Blair Clayton Glasgow

Meeting Minutes Highlight Mrs C L Berrier Closes Session

The record notes Ard and Ruby Poas assisted and Mrs C L Berrier ended the meeting with a closing prayer. The fragment indicates a community gathering with active participation and a formal closing.

Ard Ruby Poas

Scouting the Shops With Polly

Politics mix with everyday shopping as Polly notes enduring questions about future presidents. The piece shifts to St Patrick’s Day dining at Big Bear Market with a full menu and peppermint frosting, and Easter shopping at Eckerd’s Drug Company offering chocolate bunnies and exotic perfume eggs.

White House New York State Andrew Jackson Martin van Buren Big Bear Eckerd’s Drug Company D’orsay

Mrs Wall Hosts Miscel Shower For Mrs J E Oakley

Mrs M H Wall entertained 26 guests with a miscellaneous shower for her daughter Mrs James E Oakley formerly Dorothy Wall. The evening featured games and refreshments as gifts were presented to the honoree.

M. H. Wall James E. Oakley Dorothy Wall

Women of Moose Hold Posture Drill Practice

The Women of the Moose will practice posture drills tonight at Chains' dance studio led by Mrs. Walter York. The ritual committee sponsors the session with Miss Gladys Richardson as chairman aiming to improve the ritual work's appearance.

the Moose Chains’ Dance Studio Walter York Gladys Richardson

Jewish Women's Study Group Meets Tomorrow

The High Point Council of Jewish Women will hold a study group gathering Wednesday at 8 30 in the evening at Mrs Phillip Silvers home on Parkway. O W Cecil of High Point route two is a patient at Burrus Memorial Hospital after an operation this morning. R H Hilliard of route four, who had an operation yesterday, is improving but cannot receive visitors yet. Turkey production expected to rise in North Carolina this year said C F Parrish State College extension poultryman.

Duke Beauties Jane Chesson Woman's College Duke University Chanticleer John Powers New York Model Agency T. T. Chesson Durham Kappa Delta National Academic Sorority High Point Council of Jewish Women Phillip Silver Parkway O. W. Cecil High Point Route Two Burrus Memorial Hospital R. H. Hilliard Route Four Raleigh C. F. Parrish N. C. State College Extension Poultryman

Mrs Broadhurst Unable To Address Garden Club

Mrs Edgar Broadhurst of Greensboro will be unable to address the Burbank Garden Club because of illness. Miss Mary Munyan will preside and present the program at the meeting tomorrow at 10 o clock at Miss Munyan s Montlieu Avenue home.

Edgar Broadhurst Greensboro Burbank Garden Club J. A. Marsh Mary Munyan Munyan Montlieu Avenue

A E Tate Reported Slightly Improved Condition

A E Tate, seriously ill at his home on 716 West Broad Street, was reported in a slightly improved condition this morning. He is not receiving visitors yet.

A. E. Tate West Broad Street

Birth of Cynthia Ellen Slate in Guilford General Hospital

Dr. and Mrs. J. E. Slate announce the birth of a daughter, Cynthia Ellen Slate, born March 11 at Guilford General Hospital. The family resides at 1105 Greenway Drive.

Cynthia Ellen Slate J. E. Slate Greenway Drive Cynthia Ellen Guilford General Hospital

O'Brien Ray Wedding In Asheboro Church Solemnized

Miss Margaret O'Brien wed Robert Marsh Ray Jr of Oxford in a 5 PM Asheboro Baptist Church ceremony led by Rev. L R O'Brien. Attendants included Jacqueline Ray and Jean Morton. couple plans residence in Oxford after a wedding trip. The bride, Merideth College graduate, is active in Asheboro society. groom is a UNC alum and Ray Lumber member.

Asheboro Asheboro Baptist Church Margaret O’brian Robert Marsh Ray, Jr Oxford L. R. O'Brian Laurence Sours Virginia Lambert Ralph Humble Jerry Harris Raleigh T. G. Stein Dan Paul Dave Thorpe Fries Erskine Clement Henderson Bruce Cameron Wilmington Jacqueline Ray Jean Morton Roxboro L. R. O'Brian, Jr Doris Lucas Zeta Psi Fraternity

Girls Pentagon Club Meets At Mrs Forster Home

The Girls Pentagon club will be entertained this evening at 7 30 by Mrs Bill Forster at her Madison Apartments home. Mr and Mrs J H Wadsley of Winston Salem announce the birth of a son Gerald Henry on Sunday March 19 at Guilford General Hospital. Mrs Wadsley known here as Miss Olivia Amos of High Point.

Pentagon Club Bill Forster Madison Apartments J. H. Wadsley Winston-Salem Gerald Henry Guilford General Hospital Wadsley Olivia Amos High Point

Pull the Trigger on Lazy Bowels and Pepsin-ize Stomach

Ad touts Dr. Caldwell's Laxative-Senna with Syrup Pepsin to relieve constipation and stomach distress. It claims Pepsin dissolves undigested protein in the stomach while Senna wakes lazy bowels, and notes children enjoy the taste.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Fred Ekitescarver and Carter Dalton J. H. Adams Nathan M. Ayers Allen H. Watkins Sedged Adams Lving Leslienson A. Thomas Is. H. A. White Orization Alice Caldi Susannah Mas Board of Direct R. T. Amos H. Albion Millis Rth Club Willet Mine Club Nat Walker Walgreen's WMU Lydia E. Pinkham Pinkham Altrusa Club Sheraton Order of the Eastern Star Masonic Temple Business Girls Club P T. A G. A. Rader Fort Meade Ray Hoover Atlanta Rader Hoover Mary Alice Hoover St. Mary's School G. Marshall Hoover East Main Street W. A. Vanstory, Jr George Finch Rebecca Pollock Sim Pollock Lexington T. 8. Eanes R. G. Jennings C. M. Howell J O. Poole J. A. Neilson W. M. UU the Baptist Church Janie Tuttle W. M Salisbury Paul Green R. Womack Woman's Missionary Society of the First Baptist Church J. L. Perryman C. L. Black Mesdames M. L. How Miss Evans Stephens Bible Class N. Main Fidelis P.T. A MR. Hartley Polly Mrs. Wall J. E. Oakley Broadhurst O'Brien-Ray Gerald H. Wadsley Ann nIx Miracle Models
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