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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Mar 26, 1940

Page

6

Herring Elected President of AAUW Branch at Lindsay Street

R A Herring was elected president of the local American Association of University Women at a regular meeting hosted by Mrs H A on Lindsay Street. Dr Clyde A Milner of Guilford College spoke on opportunities afforded by study in foreign countries. Other officers named were Mrs E Kipman vice president Mrs J Ford secretary and Mrs Hall Jr treasurer. The annual state AAUW meeting will be in Raleigh April 26-27.

R. A. Herring Ofmerican Association of Lindsay Street Clyde’ A. Milner Dent Guilford College Sign Country Ther E. Kipman J. Ford Hall, Jr Milner Raleigh Vera Idol White

Moose Chapter Plans Evening Programs With Guest Speaker

The local Moose chapter hosts a series of Chapter 1 programs at Moose Hall at 7 30 in the evenings. Myrtle Therrell social set chairman leads the events with special musical numbers and a guest speaker from a city social agency. Refreshments follow as members are asked to attend.

Woof the Moose Moose Hall Myrtle Therrell Social Set Chargers Therrell

Posture drills at David Chains studio tonight

A posture contest event will be held at the David Chains studio at 7 30 this evening under the direction of Mrs Walter York. Miss Gladys Richardson the ritual chairman sponsors this contest as part of the series.

David Chains Walter York Gladys Richardson

Mrs. Strickland Attends NC Women’s Clubs Conference

Mrs. Geddie Strickland of this city travels to Greensboro for a NC Federation of Women’s Clubs conference with federation officers and committees in preparation for the annual convention set for April 29 to May 3 at the King Cotton Hotel. The Domino Club meets at Miss Love’s Lindsay Street home at 7 45 tonight.

Geddie Strickland Greensboro North Carolina Federation of Women's Clubs Federation King Cotton Hotel Strickland John D. Robinson Wallace P. R. Rankin Mount Gilead W. W. Whaley

Domino Club Meeting Hosted by Miss Earline Moore

Miss Earline Moore will host the Girls' Pentagon Club at her Woodrow Avenue home tonight at 7 30 for the regular meeting. Walter Johnson pitched a no hit game on July 1 1920.

Walter Johnson

Local Women’s Club Schedule Calendar

Social calendar lists weekly programs from the Business and Professional Women's Club at the YWCA to Altrusa and other groups. Events include dinners lectures golden Jubilee tea and a Gone With the Wind themed dance with live music at Emerywood Country Club.

Twentieth Century Study Club J. W. Thomas Otteray Drive Woman’s Club General Federation Early American Arts Club W. C. Idol Hilcrest Drive Mary Mungan A. B. Elam Montheu 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 Emerywood Country Club John Peddicord

Easter Guests and Travels Include City Notables

Carter Farriss of New York City arrives for a week with his mother Mrs. R. K. Stewart on West Farriss Avenue. Mrs. Margaret Gedney also from New York joins. Easter visitors from High Point to Charleston attend Citadel Square Baptist Church. The Lehmanns head to Buffalo after the sudden death of Mrs. J. H. Lehmann. Foil and Jack Charles visit Washington for the White House egg roll. Mrs. E. E. Sensenbach stays at University of Tennessee Hospital for observation. Mrs. C. N. Royal called to Lumberton for sister’s illness. Miss Mary Sue Briggs leaves for New York City after Easter visit. returns to Spartanburg Sunday.

Carter Farriss New York City R. K. Stewart West Farriss Avenue Margaret Gedney New York High Point Charleston U S. C Thaddeus Murray Shirley Delaine Carrie Thomas Carolyn Thomas Wireless Dorothy Louise Thomas Citadel Square Baptist Church Clifford E. Lehmann Buffalo N. Y Mr. Lehmann J. H. Lehmann Mary Sue Briggs Converse College J. Gurney Briggs John Gurney Briggs, Jr Spartanburg

Cotillion Club Easter Dance in Thomasville Thursday

The Thomasville Cotillion Club will hold its Easter Dance Thursday night at the Woman's Club building with Hod Williams and his orchestra. Music runs from 9 to 1. Decorations are led by H. R. Kyser and a committee including Keith Williams and Dr. W. G. Smith. Club hosts are Hank Culp and others, with daisies noted as a plant group of over 11 000 species.

Thomasville J. Walter Lambeth Bill Myers Mel McAdams Weldon Royals

Broadway's new breed of actress Peggy French and her rules

Ruth Millett profiles Peggy French a fresh eighteen year old Broadway lead who treats acting as a job not a life. She lives at home attends Columbia University takes English and philosophy courses and sets personal rules to keep a normal home life and avoid shop talk. She rejects overexposure and dates actors sparingly.

Ruth Millett Broadway Peggy French Peggy

Church Social at Coca Cola Bottling Plant

The Intermediate Christian Endeavor Society of the First Methodist Church invites members to a 7:30 social Tuesday at the Coca Cola Bottling plant on East Washington Street. Mrs M L Hedgecock hosts an Easter party with an egg hunt and candy baskets. The Stephens Bible Class meets Wednesday at 3 pm at 301 Woodrow Avenue led by Nora L Andrews continuing Luke.

Intermediate Christian Endeavor Society The First Methodist Church Coca-Cola East Washington Street M. L. Hedgroock M. L. Hedgecock Winston- Salem Road

Johnson St P T A to Sponsor Chicken Supper Friday

The Johnson Street School Parent Teacher Association will sponsor a chicken supper Friday evening in the school cafeteria to benefit the free lunch fund. Supper is from 5 to 7 p m with plates available at a moderate cost. Tickets are on sale at the school.

Johnson Street Parent-Teacher Association

Revival Services in Thomasville This Week

Community Methodist Church conducts revival services this week under Rev. J. Clyde Allman. Services are at 7 30 each evening with Wednesday Every Member Night Thursday Laymen s Night and Friday Young People s Night.

Thomasville Community Methodist Church J. Clyde Allman

Minor Court Docket Short Session Tackles Several Cases

Judge D C MacRae disposed of a string of minor offenses in a brief Louisville municipal court session ahead of Easter Monday. Prosecuted items include traffic ordinance capias for J L Stone of Durham and a jury trial for Ott Marsh of 524 North Hamilton Street for operating lottery.

D. C. MacRae J. L. Stone Durham Capias Ott Marsh North Hamilton Street Raymond Boles Long Street Claude Hayworth Morris Street

Wisconsin Groups Seek Farley Run Against Roosevelt

Wisconsin Democrats hear campaign literature pushing James A. Farley as a candidate against Franklin D. Roosevelt. The effort, by the Democratic Party Organization of Wisconsin, pitches Farley against Roosevelt and lobbies for a Chicago convention slate.

W. B. Ragsdale Washington Wisconsin James A. Farley Roosevelt Democratic Party Organization of Mr. Roosevelt Farley Springfield Mass Chicago Garner Charles F. Broughton Sheboygan Roosevelt-Farley Broughton

Marathon Swimmer Chotteau Abandons Bimini to Palm Beach Crossing

Miami March 26 Marathon swimmer Paul Chotteau at 245 pounds abandoned his 71 mile crossing from Bimini Bahamas to Palm Beach after wind whipped waves. He had been in the water 14 hours 7 minutes covering about 33 miles before being picked up by the Sea Breeze. A shark scare occurred earlier as a killer whale approached.

Miami Fla Paul Chotteau Bimini Bahamas Gulf Stream Chatteau Sea Breeze

Double Funeral For Father and Son in Greensboro

In Greensboro March 26 a double funeral will be held at 11 am Wednesday for George Sparks Sergeant 87 and his son Harry 60. George Sergeant pioneered local electric lights telephones and cycling and led the Sergeant Manufacturing Co later retiring as president. Surviving relatives include siblings and children.

Greensboro George Sparks Sergeant Harry Sergeant St. Leo's Hospital Sergeant Wilmington Del Sergeant Manufacturing Company

Bridges to Speak in Chapel Hill Tonight

Senator H Styles Bridges a presidential candidate will address the Carolina Political Union in Chapel Hill tonight following a March 26 appearance.

Bridges Chapel Hill H. Styles Bridges Carolina Political Union

More Jobs Open For Collegians

Boston March 26 A ray of cheer for the college graduate of 1940 Prof Horace G Thacker head of the vocational department at Boston Universitys College of Business Administration said today Job possibilities for the seniors appear the brightest in three years To date university placement figures are 25 per cent higher than last year The large corporations are expanding their training programs.

Boston Horace G. Thacker Boston University College of Business Administration

Knights of Pythias Talk by Buff Set for Thursday

Jason E. Buff grand chancellor will speak at a Knights of Pythias meeting in Hickory. The event takes place on Thursday night as part of activities in Winston-Salem.

Pythians Winston-Salem Jason E. Buff Hickory Knights of Pythias

Dr Caldwell's Laxative Senna with Syrup Pepsin

An advertisement promotes Dr Caldwell's Laxative Senna with Syrup Pepsin to relieve constipation and stomach distress. It claims Pepsin dissolves undigested protein and senna laxative moves bowels, with claims of stomach comfort and family appeal.

Dr. Caldwell

Death of Elisha Childress in Thomasville at 43

Elisha Childress 43 longtime local resident died at his home after a long illness. Survived by wife Ida and four sons Wesley Willie Tommie Moyer, three daughters Irene Thelma Ruby, two brothers William Ceph of Pilot Mountain, sister Mrs Lela Grant Leaksville, one grandchild. Body to Wesley Childress's home 505 Pinnacle St until funeral at Bethel Methodist Church Wednesday at two. Burial in Fair Grove Cemetery.

Enterprise Thomasville Elisha Childress Ben Childress Surry County Ida Childress Wesley Willie Tommie Moyer Irene Thelma Ruby William Ceph Childress Pilot Mountain Lela Grant Leaksville Wesley Childress Pinnacle Street Bethel Methodist Church W. M. Rathburn Fair Grove

Guilford Superior Court Terms Open in Greensboro

The Guilford Superior Court in Greensboro opens with both criminal and civil divisions in session. Judge Hubert A. Oliver presides the four day criminal term and Judge J. A. Rousseau leads the civil term in the second week, amid manslaughter charges including A R Martin linked to Frances Pegg’s fatal hit and run in High Point on October 7.

Guilford

Woodmen Meet Tonight On Plans for Greensboro Banquet

Woodmen of the World Piedmont Camp No. 62 will meet tonight to hear plans for a banquet honoring national president De. E. Bradshaw in Greensboro on April 11. Greensboro camp members will attend, Council Commander C. R. Gaddie will preside, and more degrees will be awarded.

Greensboro Woodmen of the World Piedmont Camp No. 62 de. E. Bradshaw C. R. Gaddie

Also Mentioned on This Page

Eline Hoover R.A. Herring AAUW Clyde Milner Hight Ual Irl Tle Givihe Scouts National Organization Royster Tucker Coun John S&s. Pickett Harry Doctor R. S. Lafferty P. H. Dalton Edgar Snider Leaders’ Association Ncks Vaporub Mrs. Strickland Pentagon Domino Club Miss Love Coats Zie Gooch Business and Professional Women’s Club Altrusa Club Sheraton Hotel Mabel Burnett Mabel Hargett Cc. C. Charles and Sons Foil Jack Washington, D. C White House Durant Williams E. E. Sensenbach University of Tennessee Hospital Willis Sensenbach University Hospital Cotillion Club Kila Paige Harrison New Literature Bills Madison la Follette United States Senate George Sparks City Board of Education W. R. Odell E. M. Andrews J. G Nat Walker Walgreen's Southe Minor Busras White Petroleum Jel'y Lydia E. Pinkham Pinkham South Main St
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