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High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Mar 24, 1937

Page

6

Eastern Star Officers Are Installed In Public Rites

Members of the Easter Star chapters from Winston-Salem Greensboro and Lexington visited the High Point chapter 106 for its public installation of officers at the Masonic Temple. Miss Elizabeth Wall presided as retiring worthy patron with Ed Updegrove installing and aided by Miss Louise Black grand marshal and Mrs. Constance Johnson grand chaplain. New officers installed included Mrs. Pauline Grey worthy matron and Miss Bessie Pope secretary with wreaths of corsages presented to Miss Wall and gifts to officers. The hall was decorated with palms plants and flowers, and a large crowd attended.

Winston-Salem Greensboro Lexington High Point Order of the Eastern Star Masonic Temple Elizabeth Wall Ed Updegrove Louise Black Geneva Brenner Pauline Grey Updegrove Ruth Williams Reece Williams Bessie Pope Harriet Godwin Merchie Andrewe Beadie Mabry Adah Kate Bryant Ruth Mary Frances Drakalakos Esther Christiana Snyder Electa Bertha Harbinson Warder al Muser Sentinel Miss Wall Grey

Esquire Dance Plans for Easter Ball at Sedgefield

Elaborate plans are underway for the Esquire club Easter Ball in Greensboro to be held at Sedgefield Country Club tomorrow night. Sponsors include Ruth Pollock of High Point with Waylon Ficklin and Evelyn Lyles of Thomasville with Russell Van Landingham, among others, as Earl Hines and his orchestra provide music from 9 30 to 1 30.

Esquire Club Greensboro Sedgefield Country Club Ruth Pollock High Point Waylon Ficklin Evelyn Lyles Thomasville Russell van Landingham Mary Letty Mebane David Gallagher Mary Owen Donaldson Carson M. Bain Pegey Leak David Cox Martha Heritage Burlington J. T. Causey Esquire Earl Hines Sedgefield Grand Terrace Chicago

Business And Professional Girls Club Hosts Vocational Program

The Business and Professional Girls club of the Y W C A presented a Vocational Guidance Week program with Senior Girl Reserves in attendance. The event featured talks on business schools nursing and job applications, plus music and a vote to fund medals for the state track meet in April.

Business and Professional Girls Club Thelma Patrick Lucille Browne P. Y. Adams Winifred Bodie Santa Lucia Julia Liles Annabell Thompson High Point Lydia Keiger Sadie Doss Gladys Ellington Joyce McCandless Frances McDonald Velaska Yatel Madeline Lee Sybil Fogleman Myra Caudle Norma Graham Leslie Johnson Mary Kearns Woodcock Spartanburg S. C Charles W. Phillips Woman’s College Greensboro Altrusa Club Business and Professional Girls High Point Business and Professional Women’s Club Lucille Johnston

Musical Program At YWCA March Members Event

At the YWCA membership event yesterday afternoon a musical program entertained a large attendance. Mesdames C F Tomlinson and A Sherrod led the event with flute, piano, cello and duet numbers performed by Miss Welch Miss Warwick and the Hoffman sisters. Mrs Tomlinson spoke on The Place of Music in the Public Schools for the Development of Well Rounded Personality and noted plans to bring music instruction to all public schools. Tea and sandwiches followed a pleasant social hour.

Young Women's Hstion Association Hut Mesdames C. F. Mlinson A. Sherrod Rge Miss * Welch Mary Frances Warwick Alice Elizabeth Hoffman

Rogers Cranford Wedding Revealed

Miss Edith Maray Rogers and Charlie Everette Cranford were married in a simple ring ceremony on Saturday March 20 1937 at the home of Mr and Mrs F A Moser Rev J A Bowman officiated Mrs Moser and Miss Edith Baldwin witnessed the nuptials Mrs Cranford daughter of Mr and Mrs J E Rogers attended local schools Mr Cranford son of Mr and Mrs L C Cranford of Utah now employed by Peerless Veneer Co They will reside at 304 Ennis Street

Edith Maray Rogers Charlie Everette Cranford J. A. Bowman West End Mr. Cranford L. C. Cranford Utah Peerless Veneer Co Ennis Street

Mrs Sharp Attends Niecee Funeral In Roanoke

Mrs F C Sharp returned to 810 Carrick Avenue after attending the funeral in Roanoke Virginia for her niece Miss Susan Elizabeth Dyer aged 17 who died last Saturday and funeral held Monday.

F. C. Sharp Carrick Avenue Roanoke Susan Elizabeth Dyer Miss Dyer

Mrs Taylor Attends Lexington Executive Board Meeting

Mrs. F R Taylor spends the afternoon in Lexington attending an executive board meeting at the home of Mrs J R Terry. A luncheon was held at 12 30 and a business session was planned. Taylor is treasurer of the state executive board.

F. R. Taylor Lexington J. R. Terry Taylor State Executive Board

Communities Reachable Only by Highways Reach 45,000 in U S

About 45 000 communities across the United States rely solely on highways for access. The figure highlights the dependence on road networks for isolation and connectivity in rural areas.

United States

Live Y'ers and Jolly Y clubs meet at Y M C A hut

The Live Y'ers and Jolly Y clubs of the Y W C A hold a joint meeting at the hut at 6 30 p m with N L earner as guest speaker.

Jolly Y N. L. Earner

Mrs. Hal Davis Wins Bridge Prize At Club Party

The Emerywood Country club hosted the regular afternoon Ladies' Bridge event with Mrs. Hal A. Davis winning the high score prize. Guests at the decoratively arranged party included Mesdames Ingram, Groome, Mendenhall, and others, plus Miss Jane Hess Weaver.

Emerywood Country Club Jesse Washburn Herman Smith Hal A. Davis Mesdames C. T. Ingram John Abels Laurance Ingram J. H. Davis Paul Fulton E. W. Freeze, Jr J. I. Groome E. Snow George McLarty E. E. Mendenhall, Jr O. A. Kirkman Gilbert Clinard Joe H. Smith Hobart M. Bryant Jane Hess Weaver

Health director outlines disease control at Elm Street meeting

Dr H A Herring city health director spoke to the High Point Parent-Teacher Council on health education and preventive measures to eradicate disease. Officers were elected and the council endorsed the Fletcher-Black-Harrison education bill before Congress.

High Point Elm Street H. A. Herring Herring Veigh Hutchison Katherine Raymond Willis Slane R. H. Dalton Philip Grandjean Matt Wall H. S. Coffield United States Congress

Miss Caldwell Hosts Bridge Club Evening at Forest Avenue

Miss Caldwell entertained the B. D. B. club at her Forest avenue home with a three table bridge session. yellow and white Easter theme highlighted flowers daffodils and Easter eggs. Prizes included candle holders towels a picture bridge cards and crystal vases.

Doris Caldwell Forest Avenue Bridge Mildred Marshall Ellen Jensen Sylvia Lafnet Sanford Jordan Frank Posey

Story Hour At Public Library Friday Inaugurated

A new Bagster story hour begins Friday at 10 30 am in the High Point Public Library story room guided by city librarian Mrs Nancy K Poston. Starting April first a regular Friday story hour will run at 3 30 pm through spring led by the Junior Service League.

Public Library High Point Public Library Nancy K. Poston Bagster Junior Service League

Duck Club Fetes Bride Elect And Fiance At Informal Dance

Miss Mildred Marshall and her fiancé Harold Steed were honored at an informal Duck Club dance at Sedgefield. The event featured spring decorations, a buffet, and a gift of a crystal eight‑place setting. About one hundred members from High Point Greensboro Burlington and nearby cities attended.

Duck Club Sedgefield Mildred Marshall Harold Steed Greensboro Marshall High Point Burlington

Miss McCain Shown Honor in Phi Beta Kappa at Greensboro

In Greensboro on March 24 the Woman’s College of the University of North Carolina announced 13 students and two alumnae elected to Phi Beta Kappa at a convocation led by President Frank P. Graham. Ten seniors, three juniors, and two alumnae named, including Alma Virginia McCain of High Point and Marjorie Mendenhall.

Greensboro Woman's College of the University of North Carolina Aycock Frank P. Graham University of North Carolina At Chapel Hill Elizabeth Anderson Betsy Dupuy Ruth Hill Alma Virginia McCain High Point Shirley Melcher Mooresville Dora Shapiro Salem N. J Mildred Swift Red Bank Elizabeth Winspear Buffalo N. Y Kate Urquhart Woodville Martha Wiswall Asheville National Honorary Scholastic Society Georgia Arnett Gwendolyn MacMullin Ramseur Katherine Causey Liberty Marjorie Mendenhall Pattie Groves Phi Beta Kappa Vassar Winthrop College Groves Mount Holyoke College Women's College Duke University Woman's Medical College Grace Bell Murphy

Music Pupils Of Dan W. Smith Recite At Lovelace Home

Pupils of Dan W. Smith performed a recital at A. C. Lovelace Jr. home for his birthday. The program featured piano pieces by Liszt and Bach, vocal selections, and various students and teachers including Emmagene Shields, Muriel Hilton, Hazel Wright, and Vance Smith.

Dan W. Smith A. C. Lovelace, Jr Taylor Marc Lovelace Solfegietto Bach Emmagene Shields Heaps Alice Rae Turner Necken Kramer LaForge H. L. Brockmann Cunnin Penn Muriel Hilton Wonder Shoes Warren A. C. Lovelace, Jr Franz Schumann Mare Lovelace Rodgers Marvin Slate Rubinstein Jordan Hamblen Vance Smith Conviens Partir Donizetti Bessy W. I Nevin Hazel Wright

Dent on the campus carries on tradition this year

A campus event continues a long standing tradition this year with student participants and campus support keeping the gathering active.

Local students head home for Easter holidays in Belmont and area

Catherine Jane Ryan of Convent Sacred Heart Belmont arrives today to spend Easter with Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Ryan. Margaret Briggs of Saleh College Winston-Salem plans to return home on route 2 with her parents Mr. and Mrs. J. Gurney Briggs. Alfred Oliver and others from the city have returned to State College Raleigh after spring holidays. Mrs. J. D. Green is ill with influenza at 106 Idol Street. Sarah Taylor of Greensboro College will arrive tomorrow to spend Easter with Dr. and Mrs. F. R. Taylor. Josephine Gibson of Salem College returns today to 1109 Forest Hill Drive. Mary Frances Hayworth is at Salem College and will spend holidays at home near the city. George Hutchens Jr. and Kenner Amos, McCallie School students, arrive to spend days at home. Leora Hampp of Converse College arrives this evening for spring vacation with Mr. and Mrs. Hampp at 1003 Club Drive. Dorothy Stewart of Randolph Macon Woman's College returns to spend spring vacation with Mr. and Mrs. L. R. Stewart. Frances Teer is improving at Guilford General Hospital.

Phillips Lois Welborn Altrusa Club Virginia Carrier Mary Nelson Kiser Hazel Kiser High Point College Ruth Davis Margaret Ann Craig Esther Rae Wilson Evelyn Sechrest Helen Kearns Willie Edwards Ruth McKenzie Hycanth Hedrick Dorothy House Sarah Grady Margaret Tull Catherine Jane Ryan Convent of the Sacred Heart Belmont N. C J. T. Ryan Margaret Briggs Saleh College Winston- Salem J. Gurney Briggs Alfred Oliver Decoursey Pollock Mark Taylor James Farr H. M. Taylor Charles Hampp Kelman Gomo State College, Raleigh J. D. Green Idol Street Sarah Taylor Greensboro College F. R. Taylor Johnson Street Josephine Gibson Salem College J. E. Gibson Forest Hill Drive Mary Frances Hayworth George Hutchens, Jr Kenner Amos McCallie School Chattanooga Tennessee Leora Hampp Converse College Spartanburg D. C Club Drive Dorothy Stewart Randolph Macon Woman's College Lynchburg L. R. Stewart Lindsay Street Frances Teer H. L. Teer Guilford General Hospital

Hob-Nob Club Entertained At Informal Party

Hob-Nob club members and guests relaxed at the club house last evening hosted by Elmer Younge and Clarence Williams. The event featured dancing and entertainment followed by refreshments for a list of members and invited attendees including Eula Chase Ethel Kearns Serena Hunsucker Margaret Roach Blanche Williams Archie Chase Leonard Terry Sid Newnam Dick Lowe Paul Hauser Clyde White Banker Hill and others from High Point Greensboro and Thomasville.

Hob-Nob Club Elmer Younge Clarence Williams Eula Chase Ethel Kearns Serena Hunsucker Margaret Roach Blanche Williams Messrs Archie Chase Leonard Terry Mises Evelyn Albright Elouise Clemmons Ray Stanley Malone Moorfield Robert Hooke Harold Kearns Betty Richardson Ruby Gibson High Point Betty Joe Berry George Bullard Greensboro Dugan Ritchie Edgar Kenedy Thomasville

Household Arts Club Meeting On Thursday

The Household Arts club will meet at the home of Mrs. Sam Dutton on East Green Street extension tomorrow afternoon at 2 30 according to an announcement today.

Household Arts Club Sam Dutton East Green Street

Students Win Most Demands From Asheville Board

Asheville Normal and Teachers College students who staged a sit-down strike for more privileges received a letter from Presbyterian Church national missions in New York stating 17 of 18 requests were approved. Decision pending on extra house mothers for the Normal and Florence Stephenson buildings. A new permanent student-faculty cooperation committee was suggested. Also noted are local residents undergoing medical care and students returning from Mars Hill College for spring holidays.

Asheville

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Eastern Star Esquire Dance YWCA Moffitt's North Main Rogers-Cranford OK Uoumnenbwe Service Rae Ati Pia Hal Davis Parent-Teacher Council Dr. Herring Miss Caldwell C. W. Phillips McCain Dan Smith Lucy Eshelman Chiropractor Monthey Avenue Hturcey Frank Glover Oakwood Court Rowan Memorial Hospital Salisbury Mr. Glover Soil Conservation Service Lizzie Gooch Oso
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