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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Mar 25, 1940

Page

6

Emerywood Younger Club Hosts Easter Gala Dance

The Emerywood Younger set dance club held a Saturday night gala at David Chains studio on Main Street with many members and guests enjoying dancing games and Easter favors. A late reception featured light refreshments and festive atmosphere. The Farly American Arts Club met at 10 a m to plan their antique show in April, moving the venue to Hillcrest Lane due to Mary Munyan's illness.

Emerywood Ger David Chains Dance Studio Oith Main Street Farly American Arts Club Wen Www. Co. Idol Hillcrestle Mary Munyan Munyan

Regular City Parents and Teachers Meeting Announced

A regular meeting of the city Parents and Teachers group is announced for tomorrow afternoon at Elm Street School. One council member will attend as a new state flyer is presented. A nearby Mothers group plans a regular rehearsal tomorrow at 1 PM in the high school building.

Bcit Elm Street

Wayside Garden Club Plans Spring Meeting

The Wayside Garden Club will hold its regular meeting Tuesday morning at Mrs. E. S. Wall's home with each member allowed to bring a visitor. The program centers on Spring, featuring a talk by Mrs. R. R. Blackburn on Spring Awakening and a second half Songs of Spring with Mrs. Arnold Huff and Mrs. Charles W. McAnally performing spring songs.

Wayside Garden Club E. S. Wall R. R. Blackburn Arnold Huff Charles W. McAnally

Clinic Rehearsals Highlight Choral School Clinic

Greensboro March 25 1927 outstanding feature of the Southern Choral School to be held July 22 August 2 at Women s College UNC will be daily clinic rehearsals of the Children s Chorus and the High School Chorus conducted by William Powell Twaddell director of music in Durham public schools. The Children s Chorus will include 40 to 50 children aged 10 to 13 and the High School Chorus about the same number of senior students. Twaddell will also teach a course in Choral Methods and Procedures. He began as a boy chorister at St Andrews Philadelphia studied at Penn Temple NYU and Yale and since 1920 has been Durham public schools director of music and in First Presbyterian Church. He organized and directs the Durham Choir School. The Choral School, first organized last summer, drew musicians from the South. Men and women may enroll. residence halls will house women and rooms are available near campus.

Greensboro Southern Choral School Woman’s College of the University of North Carolina William Powell Twaddell Durham Twaddell Mr. Twaddell St. Andrews Philadelphia University of Pennsylvania Temple University New York University Yale Frederick Maxson David D. Wood Harry P. Jepson George Edward Stubbs John Finley Williamson F. Melius Christiansen First Presbyterian Church of South

Hilliard Memorial Class Meets Tuesday

The World Wide Class of Hilliard Memorial Baptist Church will meet tomorrow night at 7:30 at Mrs. W. H. Procter’s home on Whittier Street. All members are urged to attend.

Hilliard Memorial Baptist Church W. H. Procter Whittier Street

Student Henrietta Sheloff Visits Mary Alice Sheoff

Miss Henrietta Sheloff of William and Mary College Williamsburg Virginia visits Miss Mary Alice Sheoff at her Parkway home. Mr and Mrs G M Burns of Concord spent Easter with Mr and Mrs W S West at their Boulevard home.

Henrietta Sheloff William and Mary College Williamsburg Mary Alice Sheoff Parkway Mrs G. M. Burns Concord Mrs. W. 8S. West Boulevard

Social Calendar Highlights Local Club Events

The week lists AAUW meeting at 307 Lindsay Street with Dr. Clyde Milner speaker, Wayside Garden Club guest meeting on Hillcrest Drive, Emerywood Country Club bridge party, and city PTA session at Elm Street School. Also BPW YWCA dinner, Altrusa at Sheraton with speakers, and several teas, luncheons, and a Gone With the Wind themed dance at Emerywood Club with John Peddicord orchestra.

Amercan Association of University Women H. A. White Lindsay Street Vera Idol Clyde A. Milner Guilford College Wayside Garden Club E. S. Wall Hillcrest Drive Emerywood Country Club John A. Russell John H. Davis City Council of Parents and Teachers Elm Street Business and Professional Women's Club Otteray Drive Woman's Club General Federation Early American Arts Club W. C. Idol Hilcrest Drive Mary Mungan A. B. Elam Montleu Avenue Horace Haworth Edgedale Drive Mexico Fred Thomas Priscilla Club Forest Hill Drive Marjorie Ficke National Federation of Business and Professional Women's Clubs Elwood Hotel John Peddicord

Death of U G Speed Former Auto Executive

U G Speed retired capitalist died in Asheville on March 24. A Paris Missouri native, he served on the Council for National Defense during the war and later was an automobile manufacturing executive. Body to be moved to Louisville Kentucky for burial. Survived by sisters Miss Maude Speed and Mrs G P Jackson of Paris Missouri.

Asheville U. G. Speed Council For National Defense Paris Louisville Maude Speed G. P. Jackson

Meredith Rites Held At Hopewell Church

Funeral service for Billy L. Meredith who died at Trinity Route 1 was held at Hopewell Methodist Church with Rev. W. B. Shinn and Rev. S. W. Taylor officiating. Active pallbearers included Fred Buning and others. burial followed in the church cemetery.

Riley McDowell Alvin English William Lee Meredith Gideon Deaton

Nazi Umbrella Torpedo Found Near Bridlington Beach

A 12 foot German aerial torpedo decorated with a portrait of Prime Minister Chamberlain with his umbrella was found on a beach near Bridlington. Admiralty experts examined the device which could function as a floating mine after its motive power is spent.

London Chamberlain Bridlington Admiralty

President Roosevelt Improves After Restful Weekend

Washington March 25 The president is said to be very much improved after a restful weekend though precautions against his cold still apply. Rear Admiral Ross T McIntire the physician refused to allow a trip to the White House executive offices.

Washington Roosevelt Ross T. McIntire White House

Mrs Henry Redding Honored At Asheboro Affair

Asheboro society notes a large At Home event honoring bride Mrs Henry Redding and her family on Worth Street with guests from near and far. Vera Idol of High Point College spoke to the Asheboro Woman's Club about Edwin Arlington Robinson, a Pulitzer winner, followed by a club meeting and refreshments.

Henry Redding Asheboro Vera Idol T. H. Redding Neely Hunter Marianna Redding Worth Street W. A. Coffin J. D. Ross Redding S. S. Steele Rockingham D. B. McCrary Hunter McCrary Steele Miss Redding High Point College Miss Idol Edwin Arlington Robinson Curry Loflin Charles Fox Sunset Hall High Point Woman's Club Dubilee

Chipmunks Delay Egg Hunt At French Lick Hotel

Chipmunks delayed the East er egg hunt at French Lick Springs Hotel as they stole eggs hidden for children. Attendants restarted the hunt and later found the animals chattering over bright eggshells.

French Lick Ind French Lick Springs

I R A Sharply Rebuffs De Valeras Peace Plea

Dublin reports say the Irish Republican Army in Belfast is ready for armed intervention on both sides of the border as Eamon de Valera advocates peaceful inclusion of Northern Ireland. The prime minister marked the Easter rebellion anniversary with a call against violence. Guatemala exported over 10 million banana bunches last year. A Vladivostok Siberia chess tournament featured 224 boards.

Dublin Eamon de Valera Belfast Northern Ireland Ulster Ireland Eire

Paris Inventor Branly Dies at 95 in Paris Home

Edouard Branly, 95, the French physicist whose coherer aided Marconi’s wireless development, died last night in his Paris residence. The report also notes that Mexico produced twice its yearly coffee consumption and cites European and Anglo-Indian populations in India.

Paris Edouard Branly Marconi Mexico

Women in 1950s America say change is possible

Ruth Millett interviews Percival Jackson who argues women should broaden home making and engage in national leadership. He claims women have more time, superior intellect, and cultural background and could improve housing, politics, and society. He supports voting for Eleanor Roosevelt as president and urges women to prove their capability.

Ruth Millett New York Percival Jackson Jackson

Canadians Vote Tomorrow In Wartime Election

Ottawa dispatch notes eight week campaign ends with Liberals and Conservatives urging 6.6 million voters to unite for wartime effort. Prime Minister King appeals for Liberal return to show wartime unity as he prepares final campaign speech. He denounces Conservative tactics as hindering a national government led by Dr. Manion.

Ottawa Ont Canada W. L MacKenzie King King R. J. Manion

Cuba Bans Impromptu Speeches On Radio

Cuban authorities prohibit unscripted talks on radio broadcasts citing the need to regulate content. The move targets live commentaries and impromptu remarks by radio hosts and callers.

Build-Up Relief for Dysmenorrhea Promoted to Women

A brief explains that headaches nervousness and cramps stem from functional dysmenorrhea due to poor nutrition. CARDUS is said to improve appetite gastric juice flow and digestion, boosting resistance and reducing distress. Many women report less period discomfort after using CARDUI before and during the cycle.

Portland PCL Games See Declining Crowds Says Official

Hague the liquor administrator told the state liquor commission that policing at Portland Pacific Coast League games is easing each year. He noted smaller crowds would make enforcement easier if attendance continues to fall. Portland finished in the cellar last year and the commission denied an application to sell bottled beer in the stands.

Hague State Liquor Commission Portland Commission

Also Mentioned on This Page

Eline Hoover A. Council Ersingers Hilliard Memorial United B. L. Meredith The Enterprise Head Greensboro College Publications Greensboro College Shirley Bailey Beho Anne Worth Jefferson the Collegian Carolyn Stancel Maxton Dorothy Moore Lexington Lily Wattlinton Ruffin Eeho Charles McCrary Joseph Rosas, Jr Dee Armfield Jane Page Walker Eunice Hayworth Betty McCrary Rebecca Hedrick W. P May McAlister Hal M. Worth Harriette Hammer Walker Marie Koonce Len Koonce Charles Moore Hedrick T. A. Burns Salisbury Street O. L. Presnell T. E. Myatt H. l. Griffin A. J. Hughes Associated Press Pittsburgh Jake Mintz Haster Kansas City J. D. Black Arthur Barton Bartons Portland, Ore J. Jd DE Valera Guatemala Vladivostock Siberia India Mrs. Roosevelt Cuba Oniwv Rayon Sheers L. L Father George Sheeting Lydia E. Pinkham
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