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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Mar 15, 1939

Page

6

High Point Garden Club Hosts Morning Program

Mrs J W Harriss read a paper on a Hawaiian Islands trip highlighting Honolulu gardens and a 10 000 night bloomed cereas. Mrs O P Moffitt spoke on North Carolina state parks noting Hanging Rock Mount Morrow Hatteras Fort Macon Lake Phelps Park Pettigrew and Blair Park memorial garden plans. Professor Yokeley urged vocational training for colored students and cooperation with employers.

High Point Garden Club Levi Hayworth Northarn Street J. W. Harriss Hawaiian Islands Honolulu Eaker O. P. Moffitt North Carolina Albemarle The Hatteras State Park Fort Macon Lake Phelps Garden Club Council Memorial Garden Blair Park Yokeley William Penn High School

March Meeting of Junior Service League Transacts Business

At Elywood Country Club the Junior Service League held its March meeting with E. T. Harrison presiding. The group noted resignations and welcomed honorary members Miss Violet Anson and Miss Margaret Hall. Reports covered Thrift Shop move, Hospital Library project, cafeteria improvements, prenatal clinic work, layettes, NYA pajama making for Guilford Sanatorium, and donations for Stanley Home Products. A survey plan for High Point social needs was discussed.

Elywood Country Club E. T. Harrison Esident J. G Violet Anson Gue Margaret Hall New York City Ading Alice MacRae Ldwell St Commerce Street Hern Smith Hosal Library League J. H. Walker, Jr John Pickett NYA Guilford County High Point Harrison A. M. Rankin, Jr Proctor Schick

Evening Social Calendar for Local Organizations

The schedule lists meetings and events at North Main street hall Blair Park and Emerywood Country club. Groups include Women of the Moose Legion Auxiliary High Point Council of Jewish Women A A U W Phyllis Bentley lecture reception Philomathlean club and Piedmont German club with dances and dinners planned through 9:45 p m and 9 30 p m.

Women of the Moose North Main Street The Legion Auxiliary Blair Park Andrew Jackson Legion Dan Arden High Point Council of Jewish Women S. Bloom Joe Barr

Recuperation update from Burrus Memorial Hospital

Friends of Arthur E. Futrelle Jr. report he is recovering from a serious operation performed March 4 at Burrus Memorial Hospital. He hopes to leave soon but will remain for several days and can receive visitors. Mises Eula Chakales of Asheville arrived to visit her brother Sue Chakales at 210 East Bay Street. Miss Chakales, a summer bride elect to wed John Starry of New York, is en route home after a visit in New York. Miss Helen Jarrell is recuperating after an appendectomy at Burrus Memorial Hospital and can see visitors. Mrs. John Shutter has returned to Richmond after a week with her son William Peeler and will stay with him for a time. Miss Carrie Mae Scarce, who had a serious operation at Guilford General Hospital Friday, is recovering and receiving visitors.

Arthur E. Futrelle, Jr Burrus Memorial Hospital Mises Eula Chakailes Asheville Sue Chakales Helen Jarrell John Shutter Richmond William Peeler Peeler Carrie Mae Scarce Guilford General Hospital

J. O. Y class elects officers at Le banon church

The J. O. Y. class of the Le banon Methodist Protestant Church met at Alberta Barber's home on Moffitt drive. Officers elected include Nell Montgomery president Golda Mae Kearns vice president Ruth King secretary Doris Swaim assistant Ida Ann Montgomery treasurer Sunshine chairmen Martha and Mary Blackburn song leader Anne Bryant. Eighteen members and one visitor were served refreshments. Next meeting planned for May at Golda Mae Kearns's home. The Epworth League of Pine Wood M E Church held a party at president Ruth Hege's home with games directed by Odelene Byerly. Winners were Carleen Cashett and J. W. Snider. Refreshments followed.

Lebanon Epworth League of Pine Wood M. E. Church Ruth Hege Thomasville Odelene Byerly Carleen Cashett J. W. Snider

Women’s Bible Classes Host House Meetings

The Woman's Wesley Bible Class of Wesley Memorial church will meet at Mrs. L A Wagner 525 Centennial Avenue Friday at 7 30 with group three hosted by Mrs. Wagner and Mrs. W H Hughes. The Woman's Bible class of Archdale M E Church meets Thursday at 7 30 at Mrs. Crowson's home with associate hostesses Mesdames E E Hunter L L Ingram Mack Tuttle and C V Hill.

Woman's Wesley Bible Wesley Memorial Church L. A. Wagner Centennial Avenue Group Three Wagner W. H. Hughes Archdale M. E. Church E. C. Crowson Mesdames EE. R. Hunter L. L. Ingram Mack Tuttle C. V. Hill

Altrusans Plan Banquet And Progressive Dinner At Meeting

Nineteen members of the Altrusa Club met at the Pri ton Hotel for a semi monthly dinner and March business meeting. The group approved the April 25 annual banquet and planned a spring progressive dinner replacing the May second meeting.

Altrusans Altrusa Club Sheraton Lucille Johnston Ways and Means Altrusan North Carolina Occupations International Association Amarillo

State Conference Highlights Heard By D A R Chapter

The Alexander Martin chapter Daughters of the American Revolution met at Mrs. A. E. Tate’s West Broad street home to hear highlights from the state conference in Statesville. Honoraries included Mrs. J. S. Welborn as state regent of the North Carolina DAR and Mrs. William Jarrell carrying the flag at the forthcoming Washington session. Plans for the state DAR conference in High Point were discussed.

A. E. Tate Alexander Martin Daughters of the American Revolution West Broad Street Statesville J. S. Welborn North Carolina Society, Daughters of the American Colonists

Tuesday Evening Garden Club Seeks New Officers and Herbs Program

The Tuesday Evening Garden Club met at Mrs. Lucy Johnson residence with 22 members and one new member Mrs. Charles R. Byrd. President J. W. Hedrick led business, Yokeley from William Penn High School discussed improved vocational training for colored schools, and Piedmont District meeting invitees were noted for April in Chapel Hill. A nominating committee was named and a herb program by Mrs. J. H. Tate highlighted the session with a paper on herbs and history. Home-made candies and a plant sale followed.

andLubach Texas East St. Louis Ill Pomona Calif Business and Professional Girls Club Sheraton Hotel Winston-Salem Club Business and Professional Women's Club May Hull Nancy K. Poston Lillian Massey Louise Abernathy Lois Welborn Hazel Johnson Louise Wrenn Lucy Johnson Charles R. Byrd J. W. Hedrick Yokeley William Penn High School Ing North Carolina Chapel Hill R. R. Blackburn George Wood Dale Montgomery J. H. Tate

I O O F Members Attend Minnie Thomas Funeral

I O O F group from Goldsboro and beyond attended funeral services for Minnie Thomas, long time resident of the I O O F Home in Goldsboro. Sechrest Funeral Home hosted the service with Grand Master John W. Clapp of Burlington and other local figures among mourners.

Minnie Thomas City Goldsboro Sechrest Funeral Home John W. Clapp Burlington A. W. Beamon

Emma Blair PTA Hosts Band Program Night

Emma Blair High School PTA held a meeting in the school auditorium. Mrs. Clayton Glasgow opened with scripture as the high school band played selections including The Old Church Organ and Men of Ohio. Carl Cronstedt spoke on music in schools. The attendance banner went to Miss Rosalene Ruscoe's room.

Emma _ Blair Clayton Glasgow Freischutz Ohio Carl Cronstedt City Schools Rosalene Ruscoe

Birth announced for Ann Elaine Ellington Jr.

Mrs A G Ellington Jr announces the birth of a daughter Ann Elaine on Saturday March 11 at Burrus Memorial Hospital. The mother prior to marriage was Miss Annie Starr Burch of Greensboro.

A. G. Ellington, Jr Ann Elaine Burrus Memorial Hospital

Group Of Girls Entertain With Evening Party

Miss Doris Rollins Grace Sampson Dorothy Greene and Geraldine French hosted a Friday night party at 617 Cable Street for about 75 guests. After games, refreshments were served, giving the group an enjoyable social evening.

Doris Rollins Grace Sampson Dorothy Greene Geraldine French Miss Rollins Cable Street

Double Wedding in Cheraw Connects Two Rich Couples

Miss Pearl McConkey of Asheboro and Virgil Rich of High Point wed in Cheraw S C on February 19 in a double ceremony with Miss Vivian King of Durham and Virgil Rich of High Point. The couples plan to reside in North Asheboro.

Miss Pearl McConkey Asheboro Victor Rich High Point Cheraw S. C Vivian King Durham Virgil Rich North

Wayside Garden Club Hears Paper On Conservation

The Wayside Garden Club meets at Mrs. J W Chandler s home with eighteen members and three visitors. Miss Jane Aust reads a paper on Conservation And Restoration In The State detailing state parks and nurseries, lookout stations, CCC roads, telephones, and reforestation efforts plus marking historical spots.

Wayside Garden Club J. W. Chandler Arbordale Drive J. E. Marsh Jane Aust J. W. Austin Austin

Get Together Club Entertained By Mr and Mrs Mason

Mr and Mrs P S Mason hosted the Get Together club and husbands at their home 242 Boulevard for the club anniversary and the retiring president Mrs George Ridge birthday. Pink and green decor highlighted the evening along with a large candle cake and corsage for Mrs Ridge. Miss Evelyn King, visiting bride elect, received a corsage. guests enjoyed a buffet supper and games.

P. S. Mason Boulevard George Ridge Rock 8. F. Fortner M. Lewis C. M. Thomas Homer Ritchie

Jolly Ys To Hear Student Of Drama At Meeting

The Jolly Y club will hold its regular meeting at the Y W C A hut tomorrow evening at 7 30. Miss Eleanor Henderson, a Greensboro College drama student, will speak on Personality. All members are urged to attend.

Jolly Y Club Eleanor Henderson Greensboro College

Washington Council Daughters of America Initiation Class

The Washington Council number four Daughters of America will hold an initiation class at the regular meeting in the hall tomorrow evening at 7 30. All members are asked to attend.

Washington Council Daughters of America

Priscilla Club To Meet Friday

The Priscilla Club will meet with Mrs. S. C. Clark on Park Way on Friday afternoon at three o'clock for their regular meeting.

Priscilla Club

Cercle Francais With Dr. Lucy Eshelman

The weekly French instruction for Cercle Francais members will be at Dr. Lucy Eshelman's home 306 Mont Louis avenue Thursday at 7 30 in the evening. Mrs C A York announced the event this morning.

Cercle Francais Lucy Eshelman Montlieu Avenue C. A. York

Four Tables In Play At Ladies' Bridge Supper

Four contract bridge tables were used at Emerywood Country Club for the ladies bi weekly event. Mesdames Roy C Welborn and Hugh J Smart served as associate hostesses and Welborn won the high cut prize. The club provided refreshments. The lineup included Welborn Smart Groome Harris Sheloff Stevens Holbrook Ryan Ingram Abels Russell Schwein Tomlinson Thomas Sheloff Dalton. The calendar also lists an Italian spaghetti supper next Thursday from six to seven with reservations due by seven tonight.

Emerywood Country Club Mesdames Roy C. Welborn Hugh J. Smart Mesdames Welborn Smart J. I. Groome Valette

Eastern Star Elects Officers For Upcoming Year

At the Masonic Hall the High Point chapter 106 Order of the Eastern Star elected new officers led by Mrs. Merchie Andrews as worthy matron and Ed Updegrove as worthy patron. Other offices include Mrs. Beadie Mabry, C. E. K. Harbinson, Miss Bessie Pope, Mrs. Anne Palmer, Mrs. Christiana Snyder, and Mrs. Ida Kimble. Installation is set for March 28 with Mrs. Edna Moag of Greensboro officiating. A special meeting is scheduled for March 16 to conduct ritual work. Thirty-two members attended.

Masonic Hall High Point Order of the Eastern Star Merchie Andrews Ed Updegrove Beadie Mabry C. EK. Harbinson Bessie Pope Anne Palmer Christiana Snyder

Earl Mellen To Play For German Club Dance Friday Night

Earl Mellen and his orchestra will perform at the German Club spring dance at Emerywood Country Club on Friday night. Dancing starts at 9:30 and attendees arriving by 10 receive a chance at the attendance prize. The Easter dance is planned for April 15 with final details pending.

Philomathean Club S. H. Tomlinson Hillcrest Drive Piedmont German Club Emerywood Country Club Earl Mellen Mellen

Peggy Mitchell Hosts Sixth Birthday Party

Peggy Mitchell entertained a group of young friends on Monday at her home for her sixth birthday. Hosted by her mother, with stories and games by Miss Mildred Free, guests enjoyed ice cream cake and Easter bunny favors, and presented gifts to Peggy.

Peggy Mitchell H. L. Mitchell, Jr Mildred Free Peggy Anne Hall Cam Cridlebaugh, Jr Tommy York Betsy Davie Elizabeth Prettyman Tommy Woollen Billy Welborn Jimmy Woollen Carolyn Watson Anne Mundis Betsy Chernault Patsy Gadd David Gadd Helen Dallas Joy Stalnaker

How Women in Their 40s Can Attract Men

Advice for women entering menopause ages 38 to 62 on maintaining appeal and energy. Encourages fresh air sleep and Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a tonic to boost vitality and calm nerves.

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