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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Mar 15, 1937

Page

6

Concert Evening Honor To Cooperative Concert Artists

The High Point Cooperative Concert association hosts a tea at the Sheraton ballroom to honor guest artists Miss Mildred Dilling harpist Marcel Hubert violin cellist and accompanist Smith Collins and Rogers campaign director. The 8:30 PM Junior High School concert features a varied program and a later buffet at Mrs. M J Wrenn's home on West Broad Street.

High Point Cooperative Concert Association Sheraton Hotel Mildred Dilling Marcel Hubert Smith Collins Amos C. Rogers M. J. Wrenn West Broad Street Rogers Cooperative Association

Program Planned For Legion Auxiliary Meeting In Salisbury

Final plans for the Post and Unit Officers Conference of the American Legion and Auxiliary in Salisbury March 21 22 reveal an informal tea at the Salisbury Country Club Sunday, a joint Dutch dinner, memorial service, and department executive events. National and department leaders will speak, a parade, banquet, ball and joint session with the Legion are scheduled, with reservations due by March 18.

American Legion and Auxiliary Salisbury Auxiliary Salisbury Country Club Legion Auxiliary Yadkin Hotel Legion and Auxiliary Presbyterian Church Auxiliary’s Department C. P. Andrews Oscar W. Hahn Donald Clement Presbyterian Hut American Legion Auxiliary Harry Colmery Legion Colmery William H. Hardin, Jr Yadkin Empire J. M. Neel N. C

Baracas Philatheas And Committees Set Business Meet

Baracas and Philatheas along with convention committees plan a business meeting at the First Methodist Protestant church Tuesday evening March 16 at 7 30 to finalize plans for the North Carolina Baraca Philathea Union convention in High Point April 16 17 and 18 Miss Gladis Kivett state president urges large attendance at tomorrow's session.

Baracas and Philatheas First Methodist Prtestant North Carolina

High Point Social Calendar Showcases Concerts and Club Meetings

The week features Miss Mildred Dilling and Marcel Hubert in a Tea at the Sheraton and the final High Point Cooperative Concert at the junior high auditorium. Numerous meetings follow including Wayside Garden Club Cultural events, American Legion Auxiliary activities, and multiple social gatherings across clubs. Upcoming events include Emerywood Ladies Golf, Friendly Garden Club, Utopian Study Club, and a Marionette show plus a Spring Dance at Sedgefield Manor.

Royal Arcanum Dance a Successful Private Event

The Old Plank Road Council Royal Arcanum hosted a private dance Saturday at Emerywood Country Club from 8 to 12. The Davis Brothers Orchestra provided music with a full program of modern tunes and the crowd enjoyed a well decorated venue.

Old Plank Road Council Royal Arcanum Emerywood Country Club Davis Brothers Orchestra

Lotus Club To Meet On Friday

The Lotus club will hold its regular meeting at Mrs. A W Robertson's home on North Main street Friday afternoon at 3 o'clock.

Lotus Club A. W. Robertson North Main Street Canterbery Club Davis Andrews Wiltshire Boulevard Carter Dalton Johnson Street B. Francis Hendrix Earl Womble Bridge Bessie Hedrick Business and Letitian Club Sedgefield Manor Jack Wardlaw

Head Injury Fatal in Gaffney Incident

Joe Matthews, 38, a textile worker, died in a Gaffney hospital from a head injury. Police say the wound was inflicted with a table leg and a suspect has been arrested as the investigation continues.

Gaffney S&l. C Joe Matthews Bruce Bryant

Magic By Helen Welshimer

A poetic fragment describes a bright day with a lively mood. The speaker notes a jumpy heart, a busy street, and flowers in cracks appearing unusually vibrant and sweet as the city grass feels fresh and green.

Helen Welshimer

High School Music Contest Slated for Greensboro

Enrollment blanks for the 18th annual state high school music contest and festival will be mailed to schools April 21 22 and 23 at the Woman's College of UNC Greensboro. District elimination contests will be held in 16 centers on April 9 or 10 with chairs named across multiple cities. Last year the contest set a record with 3697 contestants. Executive committee includes Dr Wade R Brown C E Teague Miss Virginia Frank and others from campuses and communities across the state.

Greensboro Woman's College of the University of North Carolina Wade R. Brown Glenn MacDougald Fayetteville Margaret Partenheimer Raleigh W. P. Twaddell Durham Martha Biggers Mars Hill College Miss Minnie Nash Elizabeth City J. H. Rose Greenville Harold T. Parry Rocky Mount H. B. Smith New Bern Dan W. Smith High Point Arthur Rich Catawba_ college Salisbury L. R. Sides Charlotte Joseph T. Pfohl Winston-Salem Ray Lowder Lincolnton A. D. Huffines Granite Falls George S. Tracy Cullowhee Virginia Wray Appalachian State Teachers College Boone Dr. Brown C. E. Teague Woman's College Virginia Frank Glenn Parker C. M. Bachtell

West End Baptist Circle Meeting and Related Church Notices

The Lottie Moon circle of West End Baptist church will meet Wednesday at 7 30 at Mrs D P Hedrick 308 Phillips St All members urged to attend The Philathea class of Lebanon M P Church will meet at 7 30 this evening at Mrs Sue Welborn North Main St All members urged to attend Wesley Memorial Woman's Auxiliary to host annual turnip green dinner in church basement Wednesday 11 30 to 1 30 Mrs C H Bass chairs arrangements tickets handled by Auxiliary members

West End Lebanon Wesley Memorial Woman's Auxiliary Wesley Memorial Church C. H. Bass

Music Appreciation Contest At Woman's College

The state music appreciation contest for sixth and seventh grade pupils will be held Friday March 26 at Woman's College Greensboro. Directors are Grace Van Dyke More and Hattie S Parrott. Registration closes at 10 30 AM and the event runs 11 to 12 with three prizes awarded at 1 PM. Each school may send two contestants one per grade.

Greensboro Woman's College University of North Carolina Grace van Dyke More Hattie S. Parrott State Department of Public Instruction

Trip To Flower Show Called Off

The Garden Tour to New York sponsored by Mrs Frank Morton has been canceled due to illness among many women slated to join the tour. The group planned to depart Greensboro early this morning for New York for the flower show Tuesday morning.

New York Frank Morton Greensboro

Indoor garden plan for Haster from received plants

Create a compact indoor garden using the plants provided for Haster. Prioritize low light tolerant species and arrange by water needs. Label pots and group by sunlight needs to optimize growth and aesthetics.

Auxiliary launches Community Loyalty program in High Point

The American Legion Auxiliary unit led by Mrs. N. Stirewall will begin a Community Loyalty program with a meeting tomorrow at 7:45 p.m. at Mrs. David T. Yow’s Edgedale drive home. The effort will highlight Girl Scouting in High Point and loyalty to Howe's own community at each gathering with associate hostesses Mrs. M. P. Vail and Mrs. Oscar Smith assisting.

Wayside Garden Club J. F. Hayden East Washington Street Tom A. Sykes American Legion Auxiliary David T. Yow Edgedale Drive Mesdames M. P. Vail Oscar Smith High Point N .&. Stirewall Edgedale Howe Yow Mesdames M. P. Vail

Miss Vada Taylor Honored At 12th Birthday Party

Miss Vada Taylor was surprised by a birthday party hosted by her mother Mrs Homer Taylor at their Archdale home on Saturday afternoon from 2 to 4. Guests enjoyed outdoor games, then cake and refreshments served by Misses Stella Mare Taylor, Mary Bell Summers and Ethel Mills to a long list of friends and relatives.

Vada Taylor Homer Taylor Archdale Stella Mare Taylor Mary Bell Summers Ethel Mills Ernestine Bodenheimer Josephine Barrington Margie Barrington Ernestine Carr Margaret Summery Claudine Walton Margaret Conn Annie Ruth Belle Margaret Giles Olivia Greenway Helen Briles Margaret Ann Bellington Vivian Deaton Evelyn Belle and Mesers Arnold Walton Austin Merrideth James Summers Homer Spain Melvin Deaton

Fragrance in Spring Flower Arrangements

Consider fragrance when making an arrangement. Include at least one strongly scented bloom. Spring flowers offer a lovely perfume, enhancing the display and aroma.

Dinner table arrangement with blooming bulbs

A long lasting table display can be created by grouping blooming tulip daffodil and crocus with a green vine in an open dish or bowl. The design uses a shallow container to showcase clustered stems and greenery for weeks of color.

Spring Flower Availability List

A seasonal notice lists flowers now available including sweet peas calendulas carnations roses stocks tulips daffodils crocuses freesias lily of the valley and violets. The compilation highlights widely sought blooms for cutting and arranging in homes and shops.

Geranium Plant Purchase Question at Easter Time

The reader asks whether to forget buying a geranium plant during the Easter period. The brief query seeks guidance on timing and the importance of spring planting activities.

Folly in Planting Seeds on Wet Ground

A brief proverb notes that attempting to plant in wet soil is unwise and likely futile, warning gardeners against sowing when moisture levels are excessive and soils are saturated.

Miss Snell Hosts Informal Dinner in Thomasville

Miss Mare Snell entertained at her Myers street home with a six o clock dinner party attended by members of the Fortnightly bridge club and an additional guest. The table featured yellow jonquils white hyacinths ferns and Easter favors. A four course dinner was served to Mesdames Julius Green Vera Green Phillips H T Hethcock M C Elledge Meyer Mendenhall and Misses Marie Jones Alma Jennings Madeline Hoover.

Thomasville Mare Snell Myers Street Bridge Club Julius Green Vera Green Phillips H. T. Hethcock M. C. Elledge Meyer Mendenhall Misses Marie Jones Alma Jennings Madeline Hoover Phi Beta Club E. W. Cates M. B. Hite Salem Street Ralph Wilson Louise McMillan Katherine Mansfield

Local Students and Friends Return from Weekend Visits

Miss Lois Johnson and Miss Ida Lambeth Jennings return from Oxford and Raleigh respectively with several relatives making weekend visits. Duke University and UNC scholars, including Jim Sturkey and Raymond Yokeley, spent time with family. Frances Griffin of Greensboro College is named editor in chief of the Echo yearbook.

Nell Starkey Woman's College Co. M. Sturkey Salem Street Jim Sturkey Sturkey Duke University Bill Jenkins Raymond Yokeley University of North Carolina R. V. Yokeley Ida Lambeth Jennings Helen Pickens R. G. Jennings Park Avenue David Mac Jester Raeford Frances Griffin Greensboro College Greensboro The Echo Griffin C. B. Griffin

Local School News and Community Health Updates

Freshman Charles Hampp of North Carolina State spent the weekend with his parents at their Club Drive home. Mayme Johnson, 401 Kennedy Street, is improving after a two week pneumonia illness. Chloe Layton Tyson Ferree and B. T. Strader accompanied by Winston Salem residents returned from Charleston, South Carolina. Red Jones of West Lexington Avenue is recovering from a tonsil operation at Burrus Memorial Hospital after scarlet fever complications.

Charles Hampp North Carolina State Mrs C. C. Hampp Club Drive Mayme Johnson Kennedy Chloe Layton Tyson T. Ferree This City 8. T. Strader Winston- Salem Charleston 8. C Red Jones H. R. Jones Lexington Avenue Burrus Memorial Hospital

Miss Tomlinson Gives Dance Recital at Sweet Briar

Sweet Briar College in Virginia hosted a dance recital Saturday evening as the culmination of the students year long study. Miss Tomlinson led the performance featuring the class and highlighted the progress of the pupils.

Miss Tomlinson Sweet Briar, Va Sweet Briar Sweet Briar College

Dear Miss Mansfield Advice on asking for a date

A shy young man asks how to win a coworker’s friendship and date. The column encourages writing a note to invite her to a movie or other outing, suggests ways to overcome bashfulness, and notes she will likely respond if given the chance.

Miss Mansfield I. T

Recital Showcases 130 Students in teen Dances and Costumes

About 130 students participated in the teen dances with roughly two hundred costumes. Miss Sarah Tomlinson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles B. Tomlinson of High Point, performed among a roster including Martha Matthews Natalie Asbury Lottie Lewis Hensley Hayn and others from Charlotte Durham Asheville and Raleigh.

Sarah Tomlinson Charles B. Tomlinson High Point Miss Tomlin North Carolina Martha Matthews Natalle Kathleen Asbury Charlotte Lottie Lewis Durham Stuart Hensley Asheville Shirley Hayn Raleigh

Also Mentioned on This Page

Acce Velentini Allegro Tempo Gavotta Miss Dilling and Mr. Hubert Il Boostor Couperin Impromptu Caprice Pierne Miss Dilling Faure Serenade Espagnole Sarasate Zapateado ASW Vais Cdaess Apermees Tournier Legende Des Elfes Renie Miss Dilling Collings Smith Mr. Hubert Katie Livingston W. Scott Knoxville Tenn Pierce Ring Drug Company Lucy Eshelman Monthey Avenue Stanley College St Main St Baracas Philatheas Ree Leef Emerywood Ladies Golf Association Community Arts Club L. H. Warren Fifth Street R. L. Stovall Friendly Garden Club Utopian Study Club Walter B. Thomas Colonial Drive Woman’s Club Broad Street Virginia Clinard New York City H. M. Ridge, Jr Arbordale Drive Saint Patrick G. I. Humphreys Circle Drive Omega Kappa Gamma Miss Snell Lois Johnson Charlea Lambeth, Jr Oxford Miss Johnson B. W. Barham Archibald Johnson Parham Marjorie Mansfield Marjorie Mansfield Vicks Va Dea S. Main
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