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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Mar 22, 1940

Page

6

Officials Meet Here To Plan Legion Auxiliary Convention

Department officials and local chairmen gathered at the YWCA to discuss the American Legion Auxiliary state convention set for June 23 to 25. Weaver Mann and Miss Arelia from New met with organizers outlining duties and committee structures. A luncheon for 25 tables featured spring flowers as planning continued for event logistics and arrangements.

For Legion Auxiliary Y. W Weaver Mann Miss Arelias Jary Newmet Arrangi

Woodmen of the World Easter Benefit Dance Set

Woodmen of the World officials announce an Easter benefit dance by Piedmont Camp No ill tomorrow night at the National Guard Armory Pelish Street. Proceeds go to charitable causes. admission available from camp members. Event starts 9 30 and runs late with Peddicord and his dance orchestra. Committee chaired by Ty Hol and includes Fol d Johnson George D. Walters L. H. Beam.

Woodmen E World Piedmont Camp No National Guard Pelish Street Dane Peddicord Estra Ty Hol Fold Johnson George D. Walters L. H. Beam

Household Arts Club Meets At Mrs Shelton Home

The Household Arts Club met last evening at 1224 North Hamilton Street for a regular meeting moved to evening hours. Jonquils framed an Easter program including devotional led by Mrs. Ellington and readings by Mrs. Womble, ending with an Easter poem by the hostess Mrs. Shelton. Dainty refreshments followed for two visitors Mrs Annie Blackman and Mrs Galey Marlette and 12 members including Mrs L L Farlowe who remained a member after moving to Burlington.

Household Arts Club T. G. Shelton North Hamilton Street C. F. Ellington J. H. Womble Shelton Annie Blackman Harbor Springs Mich Galey Marlette L. L. Farlowe Burlington

Finance Committee Named for Legion Auxiliary Convention

Mrs. N. S. Stirewall announced the finance committee for the American Legion Auxiliary state convention to be held in June. Chairman Mrs. B. W. Kirkman is joined by Mesdames Arden Gantt Shiplett Smith Harrison Penn Cagle Price Brockmann Nicholson, completing the roster omitted earlier.

Piedmont Camp No 62 Dance Benefit at Armory

The Woodmen of the World unit Piedmont Camp No 62 hosts a benefit dance at the Armory at 9:30 p.m. with John Peddicord and his orchestra providing music for attendees.

Piedmont Woodmen of the World Armory John Peddicord

Friendly Dozen Entertained By Mrs. B Byrum

The Friendly Dozen Club met at Mrs. B B Byrum s Bain Avenue home on Wednesday afternoon honoring Mrs. J O Connor on her birthday. Floral display featured sweetpeas and hyacinths. Guests included Mrss W W Preddy C R Wright B C Rogers R C Plummer Reitzel Pitts J O Connor R A Wilson Clyde Connor and Paul Spencer. The group sewed and exchanged gifts from each member s Pal and a crystal gift was presented to Mrs Connor.

B. B. Byrum Bain Avenue J. O. Connor Crawford Henry Byrum Mesdames W. W. Preddy C. R. Wright B. C. Rogers R. C. Plummer Reitzel Pitts R. A. Wilson Clyde Connor Paul Spencer

Fairest Lord Jesus Easter Pageant Tonight at First Methodist

The Junior Church of the First Methodist presents an Easter pageant titled Fairest Lord Jesus tonight at 7 30 in the church basement auditorium. About ninety children will take part. The program ends in time for attendees to reach the 8 30 organ recital at Wesley Memorial by Gatty Sellars. Richard Thomas Deaton born yesterday at 1117 Smith Street to Mr and Mrs R L Beaton.

Lord Jesus First Methodist Church Wesley Memorial Gatty Sellars Richard Thomas Deaton R. L. Beaton Richard Thomas Smith Street

Easter Holiday Visits and Family Travel Report

Local residents prepare for spring holidays with relatives across several states. Marshall M Short heads to Huntington to visit his parents Mr and Mrs H T Short in a return to former High Point roots. Ogburn family mourns as Mr Frank Ogburn’s mother dies in Monroe. Miss Mildred Marsh arrives from New York to spend break with her mother on South Main Street. George Marsh, Davidson College student, joins his mother for holiday at the same address. Ballentine, SC visitors join Easter hosting at the Chappells. Virginia Rogers in Greensboro for Easter. Clara Moss heads to Oxford for Easter. Annabel Thompson travels to Asheboro then Liberty for the holiday. Margaret Farley stays in Maysville to tend her ill father. Opal Nelson recovering at 210 Lindsay Street. Thelma Leviner ill at 505 East Green Street. Roy Moore of Bemont due to visit Rothrock family at 208 Woodrow Avenue. he is Mrs. Rothrock’s brother. Pearl Thompson and Bettie Lou Jackson arrive from Farmville to spend holidays with parents. Margaret Barringer, Montreat College student, joins Easter with Barringer family at 1202 Cedow Avenue.

Marshall M. Short North Main Street Huntington West Virginia Mrs H. T. Short High Point Mildred Marsh Scudder School New York J. E. Marsh South Main Street Roy Moore Bemont John Rothrock Woodrow Avenue Mr. Moore Rothrock

Mrs B Francis Hendrix Hosts Dessert Bridge Club

Mrs B Francis Hendrix graciously hosted her bridge club at the Gantt Apartments on North Main Street. Three tables played as guests enjoyed pastel sweetpea decorations and Easter themed favors. Prizes included a costume gardenia and handkerchief, a small hand painted picture, and perfume, with Mrs Sam McKinney and Mrs Pat Riddell among prize recipients.

B. Francis Hendrix Gantt Apartments North Main Street Sam McKinney Pat Riddell Bill Dedman Charles Kearns Thomasville Mesdames John Hendrix H. M. Ridge, Jr Bill Dedmon Winfred Hinkle Honor Wardell Harold Dorsett Bob Way Tony Simeon Earl Womble

North Carolina Fruits and Vegetables Market Report Summary

The latest Farm Market Report outlines North Carolina shipping point prices and Thursday sales across major wholesale markets. Sweet potatoes, strawberries, cabbage, lettuce, broccoli greens, snap beans, and potatoes show market firmness or mild weakness in various regional hubs including Baltimore, Cleveland, Pittsburgh, Detroit, Washington, New York, Philadelphia, and Chicago.

North Carolina U.S. Agricultural Marketing Service Eastern Shore Del U. S Cleveland Pittsburgh North and South Carolina Detroit Washington Nancy Halls New York Market Steady Plant City Fla Philadelphia N.o North Presque Isle Aroostock Points Maine Green Mountains Green Mountain Cuba Bliss Chicago Idaho Russet Burbanks U. 8 Colo Red McClures U. 5 Nebr U. S&s Minn N. Oak Red River Valley Wis L. Ec

Passion Play to Be Shown at First Methodist Church

The Passion Play a motion picture in sound will be shown at the First Methodist Church Sunday night March 24 at 730. The film portrays scenes from the life crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus with special music and church atmosphere. It is presented by the National Bureau for Religious and Educational Films and has drawn large crowds in major churches across the United States and Canada. A capacity audience is expected and the public is invited.

Christ First Methodist Jesus of Nazareth Europe Oberammergau Frieburg Oberammergat Holy Land Egypt Jesus National Bureau For Religious and United States Canada

U D C Chapter Postpones March Meeting

The High Point chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy will not hold its March meeting on Monday. The next meeting time will be announced later. The postponement is due to Easter Monday.

High Point The United Daughters of the Confederacy H. P. Morrison

End Unemployment Mass Meet Planned

Greensboro announces a Guilford County mass meeting at the County Courthouse to observe End Unemployment Day. Speakers include Lawrence Seton Ross Rev A D Owens Sidney Rittenberg and Mike Ross. David Lasser will outline the Workers Alliance program on CBS at 2 30 p m Saturday.

Greensboro J. G Parker The Workers Alliance Guilford County Workers Alliance of America Lawrence Seton Ross United Furniture Workers High Point Rev A. D. Owens Reidsville Sidney Rittenberg American Students Union Chapel Hill Mike Ross North Carolina League For Progressive Democracy David Lasser Columbia Broadcasting System

Girl Pentagons To Have Easter Party

Members of the Girls' Pentagon Club plan an Easter party for husbands and dates tomorrow evening in Greensboro. The event will be at Dr. and Mrs. W. A. Hornaday’s home on Tabernacle Road, with members meeting at Mrs. Alson Gray’s house at 7 30 p.m. and traveling to Hornaday residence for activities starting around 8 o'clock.

Pentagon Club Greensboro W. A. Hornaday Alson Gray Tabernacle Road Gray Lindsay Street Mrs. Hornaday

Voorhees Kindergarten Easter Party Before Holiday Break

The Voorhees Modern School closed for the Easter holiday at noon Thursday after its usual Easter party in the kindergarten rooms on the grounds of Mrs Louis F Voorhees who runs the school. The program entertained the children before adjournment and classes resume Tuesday of next week.

Voorhees Modern School Louis F. Voorhees

Auxiliary meeting rescheduled by First Presbyterian church

The An's Auxiliary of the First Presbyterian Church announces a postponed meeting now set for next Monday due to the Easter Monday observance. Board members are urged to note the new time.

An's First Presbyterian Church

Dinner honors 75th birthday and 17th birthday in Deep River

Mrs. R L Borum hosted a Sunday dinner for her husband on his 75th birthday and grandson John Robert Brown on his 17th birthday with a small group of relatives. Attendees included Macy Borum family and Belle Lyndon of High Point. Institutions noted include the Henry Alma Cox Missionary Society and Wesley Long Hospital in Greensboro where Philip Jackson is a patient.

R. L. Borum Evie Thornton W. F. Wheeler Abbott's Creek Eue Gene Ezra Sampson Greensboro Jonah Tuttle High Point R. T. Jordan Glen Lineberry Tandy Bundy

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Hoover Ionetandreee Moffitt's Legion Auxiliary Head Mrs, Weaver Mann Entre Nous Entre Nous Club J. W. Harriss Rockford Road Boston Rock J. E. Kirkman FE. W. Freeze Johnson Street L. A. Caudle Bridges Street I. C. Brewer Legion Auxiliary B. Byrum Frank Ogburn Monroe Mr. Ogburn N. 8. Ogburn George Marsh Davidson College J. Wessinger J. B. Wessinger Jimmie Ballentine S. C Edwin Chappell Virginia Rogers Clara Moss Oxford Annabel Thompson Asheboro Liberty Margaret Farley Maysville Opal Nelson Thelma Leviner East Green Street Oy We Pearl Thompson Bettie Lou Jackson Virginia State Teachers’ College Farmville Margaret Barringer Montreat College F. R. Barringer Cediow Avenue London VareoRus Rath's Blackhawk Seward's Market Commerce Street Voorhees Deep River News Oxfords Onxfords Mrn Ctc North Main St East Washington Endicott Johnson Sean
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