Emery Club Evening Bridge Delights Members
The Emery club held a March evening of duplicate and contract bridge with couples in attendance. Mrs. Kenneth Redman hosted. prizes went to Mrs. C. E. Lehmann and to Dr. Glenn G. on for the duplicate event. Dainty refreshments followed as numerous couples enjoyed the proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ay Club
Kenneth Redman
Glenn
Lee F. Schaner
C. E. Leh
June Scott
C. E. Lehmann
Fred Hallenbeck
Hal A. Davis
F. E. Moses
Founders Banquet Held by Mu Chapter Sigma Phi Sorority
The Mu chapter Sigma Phi sorority held a Founders Banquet in the Sheraton meeting room with nine members present. President Walter Fleisch and G Gibson presided as table discussions covered constitution, membership plans, and near-term banquet arrangements. Attendees included Misses Pauline Kendall Mary Louise Gabriel Cathinia Dixon Marces Muse and Mann, with icia M. Neal and others noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phi
Sheraton
Walter Fleisch
Hich
G Gibson
Vance
Pauline Kendell
Mary Louise Gabriel
Cathinia Dixon
Marces Muse
Mann
Art Week Exhibit Showcases Student Creations at City Schools
Mrs. J. H. McCall invites the public to view about 175 art pieces from district schools on display at Charles F. Carroll Jr. office. A panel from the Woman's Club will judge for cash prizes advancing top works to Raleigh for state competition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. McCall
Charles F. Carroll, Jr
Woman's Club
McCall
Grover Jones
W. B. McEwen
Miss Sexton Weds Raymond H. Delappe
Vienna Rebecca Sexton and Raymond Howard Delappe wed February 5 1940 in Danville Virginia. The bride of 1512 Johnson street wore a grey wool suit with persian fur and royal blue accessories. The couple will reside in High Point.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. P. Sexton
Johnson Street
Vienna Rebecca
Raymond Howard Delappe
Danville
Virgie Sexton
O. G. Bennett
Mr. Delappe
T. D. Delappe
Worth Avenue
High Point
BPWC Holds March Meeting At Elwood Hotel
High Point BPWC convened in Elwood Hotel private dining room with fifteen attendees. Mrs. Oriana B. James chaired. new officers named: Mrs Kemp Baldwin chair, Mrs Bessie Smith and Mrs Maude Carter members. Mary W Hackworth joined as a new member. Ernestine Melton won attendance prize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point Business and Professional Women's Club
Elwood Hotel
Oriana B. James
Kemp Baldwin
Bessie Smith
Maude Carter
Rachel Moser
BPWC
Walter L. Ledman
Mary W. Hackworth
Ernestine Melton
Adult Speech Class To Hold Regular Instruction Tonight
The Adult Speech class meets in the intermediate classroom of Wesley Memorial Church tonight at 7 30. Dr Walter Fleischmann, instructor at the local college, will lead the session as usual with Mrs J W McGuinn directing the city adult education program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley Memorial
Wesley Memorial Church
J. W. McGuinn
Walter Fleischmann
Constipation Relief That Also Pepsinizes Stomach
A health product ad touts Dr. Caldwell's Laxative with Senna and Syrup Pepsin as a dual relief for constipation and stomach discomfort. It claims Pepsin dissolves undigested protein lumps in the stomach while Senna laxative activates bowel movement, suitable for families and children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Caldwell
Church Group at Thomasville Holds Final Year Meet
The Woman's Auxiliary of First Presbyterian church in Thomasville held its final meeting of the year with retiring president Mrs. W. G. Smith presiding. Officers were inducted under Rev. Samuel B Wiley, and new president Mrs. P. M. Sherrill received her plaque. a new member, Mrs. Bill Mack, was welcomed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomasville
Woman's Auxiliary
First Presbyterian Church
W. G. Smith
P. M. Sherrill
Samuel 8
Johnson Street PTA Hosts Fourth Silver Tea
The Johnson Street Parent-Teacher Association sponsors the fourth silver tea of a series tomorrow from 3 to 5 PM at Mrs. L. A. Caudle 506 Bridges Street with Mrs. I. C. Brewer as associate hostess. Proceeds support the school's free lunch fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson Street
Parent-Teacher Association
L. A. Caudle
Bridges Street
I. C. Brewer
Women of the Moose Posture Drill and Meeting
The Women of the Moose chapter holds a posture drill tonight at Chains Dancing School on North Main Street under Mrs. W. L. York. The regular chapter meeting tomorrow at the Moose hall will finalize plans for a benefit bridge event the following evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tocal
Women of the Moose
Chains Dancing School
North Main Street
W. L. York
Moose Hall
Old Hood Bank
Miss Furgurson Hosts Girls Pentagon Club Meeting
The Girls Pentagon Club will hold its regular weekly meeting this evening at 7 30 at the home of Miss Clarine Furgurson 600 Lindsay Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pentagon Club
Clarine Furgurson
Lindsay Street
Archdale Primary Pupils Take First Train Ride to Thomasville
About 40 first grade students from Archdale School, guided by Mrs F D McLeod and several mothers, rode a train to Kern Street School in Thomasville for a primary grade visit. They saw the route, visited the grade, and received gifts as part of the outing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Archdale
F. D. McLeod
Thomasville
Kern Street School
Margaret McLeod
Mrs. McLeod
Mesdames Lynn Marsh
Ernest Baker
J. 8. Sheffield
L. H. Kinney
Silas Bryant
J. W. Coltrane
Kern Street
Domino Club To Meet With Mrs Claude Smith Jr
The Domino Club will be entertained by Mrs Claude Smith Jr at her Barbee Street home this evening at 7 45. ANNOUNCE BIRTH OF A DAUGHTER Thelma Jo Hardy born March 3 at 619 Park Street to Mr and Mrs D R Hardy at their home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Domino Club
Claude Smith
Claude Smith, Jr
Barbee Street
Mrs
D. R. Hardy
Thelma Jo
Park Street
Stephens Class Will Meet On Wednesday
The Stephens Bible study class meets Wednesday at 3 PM at 217 West Bay Street. Leader Mrs. Nora L. Andrews will continue studying the Book of St. Luke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephens
Stephens Bible Study
Cc. F. Billington
West Bay Street
Nora L. Andrews
Evelyn Ruth Hill Born on March 11
Mr and Mrs Vernon Hill announce the birth of Evelyn Ruth Hill on March 11 at their home at 512 Mangum Avenue in the family residence celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evelyn Ruth Hill
Mrs
Vernon Hill
Evelyn Ruth
Mangum Avenue
Local News Briefs on Visits Illnesses and Education
Mrs William W Farish of New York arrives for a several day visit with sister in law Mrs F J Sizemore at 103 Brent ley Circle. Gene Friends reports Mrs J G Snipes Sr s mother Mrs J C White remains critically ill in Greensboro. Lawrence C Matton a resident of 213 Hillcrest Drive is ill at home after a hospital stay with a back set. Dr MacLean Leath left for New York for a week long graduate study at the New York Eye and Ear Clinic. Mrs C D Abernathy and son Charles of Littleton visit Circle Drive and Arlington Avenue homes. The United States in 1986 produced more steel than any other country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William W. Farish
New York City
F. J. Sizemore
Brentley Circle
Gene
J. G. Snipes
J. C. White
Greensboro
Lawrence C. Matton
Hillcrest Drive
Mr. Matton
Dr. MacLean
Leath
New York
New York Eye and Ear Clinic
C. D. Abernathy
Charles
Littleton
BE. D. Henderson
Circle Drive
J. R. Adams
Arlington Avenue
Eleven Building Permits Granted by City Clerk
A total of eleven construction and repair permits were issued yesterday. The largest permit covers a two story house on East Bay Street for C M Brown with an estimated cost of 2800 dollars. Other permit recipients include J R Fanelty at 800 East Lexington Avenue for reroofing, Mendenhall Thompson at 1524 South Main Street for fire repairs, Sam Flake at 04 East High Street for repairs, BE C Kearns at 213 Worth Avenue for painting and repairs, G K Hutchens at Steele Street for reroofing, J W Reid at 704 Evans Street for reroofing, S M Smith at 313 Phillips Street for painting and reroofing, A Lewis at 714 East Russell Street for reroofing, Koonts and White at 725 Grimes Street for repairs and reroof, and William Charles for repairs at Sir English Street. G Curtis Smith deal undertaken to rebuild the front at 409 East Russell Street with a 35 dollar cost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Bay Street
C. M. Brown
J. R. Fanelty
East Lexington Avenue
Mendenhall-Thompson
South Main Street
Sam Flake
East High Street
C. Kearns
Worth Avenue
G. KE. Hutchens
Steele Street
J. W. Reid
Evans Street
M. Smith
Phillips Street
A. Lewis
East Russell Street
Koonts and White
Grimes Street
William Charles
Sir English Street
G. Curtis Smith Deal
March Winds Trigger Ten City Fires
Ten fires, eight grass or woods incidents, kept High Point firefighters busy yesterday. Homes and vehicles wereAffected, including a chicken house at 507 Blair Street and a car fire at Floral Garden Cemetery. Officials warned of March wind driven grass fires and urged caution to prevent further blazes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
H. A. Walker
Blair Street
Floral Garden Cemetery
Jean Walton
George W. Scarce
East Green Street
Coltrane Street
Wiggins Street
West Circle Drive
Hoover Street
Doris Street
Idol Street
Howard Street
Fire Department
Duke Cliffside Plant to Start Operations in June
Duke Power Company announces the $10 million steam plant at Cliffside will begin operation mid June with 100000 horsepower capacity. The facility, near Broad River, uses 20000 tons of water per hour for cooling and features large coal storage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DUKE
Cliffside
Charles I. Burkholder
Duke Power Company
Broad River
Women should learn men’s suit fit from Block guidance
Ruth Millett quotes Norman Block on how women misjudge men’s clothes and outlines key fit tips. He warns against tight hips, insists on a straight coat, baggy trousers, minimal matching accessories, and warns against bright patterns. He also advises proper shirt cuff showing and appropriate hats for men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Millett
Easter
Papa
Norman Block
New York
Mr. Block
Manhattan
Mama
Pop
Perfect American diction defies regional accents and habits
A guide on clear speech urges avoiding hard nasal tones and regional mispronunciations. It emphasizes relaxed diction, proper breath pauses, and dictionary pronunciation to achieve natural, unaccented American speech.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Ant
Major film pairings and time slots for classic features
Center stage John Steinbeck's Grapes of Wrath with Henry Fonda. Broadhurst presents Allegheny Uprising with Claire Trevor and John Wayne. Paramount shows Roaring Twenties with Priscilla Lane and James Cagney. Carolina screens Blondie Meets the Boss with Penny Singleton and Arthur Lake. Rialto presents Saint's Double Trouble with George Sanders and Helen Whitney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Steinbeck
Henry Fonda
Broadhurst
Claire Trevor
John Wayne
Paramount
Priscilla Lane
James Cagney
Carolina
Blondie
Penny Singleton
Arthur Lake
Rialto
George Sanders
Helen Whitney
Hall Addresses Civic Luncheon on Graveyard Humor
Professor A C Hall of the University of North Carolina at Greensboro spoke to the Thomasville Lions Club at the Woman's Club building. He discussed inscriptions on tombstones, described his hobby, and a club resolution supporting a local rat extermination drive was adopted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomasville
A. C. Hall
Woman's College
University of North Carolina At
Greensboro
Thomasville’ Lions Club
Woman's Club
Hall
Ferdinand Stout
Clifton R. Reed
Paul Keyes
Sam Wiley
North Pole on American compass mirrored as South Pole on others
A note explains that the North Pole of an American compass corresponds to the South Pole on a French or Chinese compass, illustrating variations in compass conventions.
U. S. Farmers Favor Crop Program Over Expansion
Washington March 19 Most American farmers prefer to follow the crop program rather than risk expanding production for a possible larger European market. An Agriculture Department report on planting intentions shows 1940 corn acreage may be the smallest in over forty years. Tobacco acreage could drop about 21 percent from the previous year while wheat acreage rises despite higher prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Agriculture Department
Tire inflation warning for safe driving
The safety message notes that underinflated or overinflated tires risk blowouts and sidewall damage. Proper tire pressure prevents sudden failures and improves handling on roads.
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Hoover
Sigma Phi Hs
Icia M. Neal
Cis Maxwell
Burrus
Moffitt's
Miss Sexton
Raymond H. Delappe
American Legion Auxiliary
I. T. Mann
Bert Kirkman
Bruce Carraway
Home and Garden Club
George McLarty
Rotary Drive
L. B. Dutton
Woman’s Club
R. I. Quigley
Westwood
Mesdames G. I. Humphreys
G. D. Pettibone
Quigley
Entre Nous Club
J. W. Harriss
Rockford Road
Piedmont Camp No. 62
Woodmen of the World
Armory
John Peddicord
J. B. Lambeth
Randolph Street
J. A. McAuley
Mount Gilead
Hodgin
Crews
Dentistry
Marion Welch Stewart
Matthews
R. L. Welch
West Main Street
Harold Hinkle
Douglas Bray
Oak Ridge
Forrest Grimes
Aiken
S. C
Gladys Black
Salisbury School
Arthur Black
J. E. Lambeth
James Lambeth, Jr
Molly Lambeth
Frank Lambeth
High Point College
Ralph Lambeth
Johnson Street P.T. A
Women of
Moose
Miss Furgurson
Archdale Primary Dept
United States
Steele
Alicia Hart
Woman's College English
U. S
Lydia E. Pink
Pinkham
Gianni
Hone
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