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High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Mar 28, 1940

Page

6

Woman's Club Hosts Elaborate Anniversary Tea at YWCA

The Golden Jubilee tea at Adams Memorial YWCA building marked the fiftieth anniversary of the Gen Federation of Women's Clubs. Elegant gold and white decor highlighted the dining room with a three tiered cake and lilies of the valley. Leaders and guests included Mrs. J. H. McCall, Mrs. George Robb, Mrs. H. D. rs, Mrs. P. R. Rawrk in, and Mrs. J. E. Marsh among many others.

Adams Memorial Y. C. A Woman's Club Federation of Women’s Clubs J. H. McCall Rge Robb R. H. Sechrest H. D.rs Geddie Strickland State Federation of Women’s P. R. Rawrkin Gilead Henry A. White F .E. Whitescarver Grover Jones R. L. Waynick Vira Clinard P. H. Dalton Blake Mpson Seery J. H J. F. Hayden S. D. Gibson A. J. Koonce Marvin Slate Lester Peacock A. W. Robertson C. R. Hinshaw Arthur Ellison Hubert M. Bryant C. B. Stainback E. T. Kearns J. E. Marsh J. E. Kirkman F. M. Pickett R. K. Stewart Pickett Mesdames C. H. Rhodes Robert Fountain G. J. Humphreys C. H. Williard W. A. Davis C. H. Bass Sechrest Virginia Clinard J. H. White G. D. Pettibone C. C. Edwards F. E. Whitescarver C .H. Rhodes A. M. Terry

Mrs. John Mebane Speaks At Women Of Moose Night

Mrs. John Mebane executive secretary of the local Red Cross chapter was guest speaker at a Women Of Moose night held at the Moose hall. She overviewed social service work and its evolution into relief, education, family case-work, rehabilitation, and aid after wars and disasters.

John Mebane The Red Cross Women of the Moose Myrtle Therrell Moose Hall Mebane Teresa Therrell Dorothy Lewis Moose Lodge

Plans for District B P W C Dinner With Miss Fiske

Third District Business and Professional Women’s clubs prepare a dinner at the Elwood Hotel where Miss Marjorie Fiske will speak on membership extension and program interpretation. State and national officers accompany, Asheboro Club provides music,Dress code optional for attendees.

Third District Elwood Hotel Marjorie Fiske Meriden National Club Elwood Oriana B. James High Point Club Fiske High Point Dess M. Gurbanus Mollie Harrell Myrtle Ellen LaBarr Asheboro Claire Cuthrell Lexington Club Greensboro Thomasville Winston-Salem Leaksville-Spray James

Local residents recover and visit family amid illness

Fred Carroll of Hodgin street has pneumonia at home but is recovering and seeing visitors. W. B. Wood remains seriously ill at his daughter’s home, Clyde Connor, 812 Circle Drive. Ernest Hudspeth returned home after holidays with relatives in Virginia. Several families traveled for Easter visits to Blackey and Kelso areas and nearby towns.

Fred Carroll Hodgin Street W. B. Wood Clyde Connor Circle Drive Ernest Hudspeth Willowbrook Street John Wolford Blackey, Va T. J. Lockhart Big Rock Henry Ling Asheboro Road Blackey George Ling Kelso High Point Frank Grubb Dell Church

Monastic Bookbinders in Medieval Europe

All bookbinders in the Middle Ages were monks, a sacred profession believed essential to monastery life and manuscript culture across Europe.

Europe

Priscilla Club Hostess and Emerywood Dance Preview

Social calendar lists Friday events with Mrs. Fred Thomas hosting the Priscilla Club at Forest Hill Drive and a 7 30 p m address by Marjorie Fiske of the National Federation of Business Clubs at the Elwood Hotel. On Saturday the Emerywood Country Club hosts a Gone With the Wind costume ball at the clubhouse with John Peddicord and his orchestra providing music and prizes for best costumes.

Fred Thomas Priscilla Club Forest Hill Drive Marjorie Fiske National Federation of Business and Professional Women’s Clubs Elwood Hotel Emerywood Country Club John Peddicord

Twentieth Century Club Hears Paper On Rachmaninoff

Mrs. B Craven Page delivered a paper on Sergei Rachmaninoff for the Twentieth Century Club after a luncheon at Mrs J W Thomas home on Otteray Drive The survey covers his Russian estate childhood studies in Moscow friendship with Tchaikovsky tours in the United States and retirement near Paris Miss Norma Page performed Rachmaninoff and Palmgren pieces following the talk.

Sergei Rachmaninoff B. Craven Page Twentieth Century Club J. W. Thomas Otteray Drive Rachmininoff Moscow Tschaiknovsky Paris Norma Page Rachmaninoff Palmgren

Junior Service League Open House For Members Friday

The Junior Service League led by Mrs. E. T. Harrison holds an open house for members Friday at 10 a.m. in the Adams Memorial Y W C A club room. Canned goods for the tubercular control committee will be collected and some members will model for the thrift shop.

Junior Service League E. T. Harrison Adams Memorial Y. W. C. A League Service League Romella Mason William Penn High School

Pioneer Youth Party Planned Tomorrow At Main Street Club

Members of the Pioneer Youth club led by Mrs. C. W. Danenburg will host a social evening with bingo, dance, and a jitterbug contest at 811 South Main Street from 8 to 11 o'clock. Joel Layton from the Southern directorate oversees arrangements with Mr. Danenburg assisting.

Pioneer Youth Club C. W. Danenburg South Main Street Joel Layton Pioneer Youth Clubs Layton Danenburg

Octo Club Social With Miss Howerton

The Octo Club gathered with Miss Sara Howerton at Emerywood Court Apartments for a card evening with three tables in play. Miss Anna Reeves won the top score prize, while Mrs Frank Courtney was runner-up. Miss Mary Louise Myrick attended as guest in absence of a member. The Spring motif appeared in decor and serving, with Mrs Courtney and Miss Myrick helping Miss Howerton serve a salad course.

Sara Howerton Emerywood Court Anna Reeves Frank Courtney Mary Louise Myrick Miss Howerton Miss Myrick

Carolyn Rae Clapp Celebrates Third Birthday Today

Carolyn Rae Clapp daughter of Mrs Norman Clapp of Winston-Salem road turns three today. Photo by Smiths Studio captures the youngster in a family portrait.

Carolyn Rae Clapp Norman Clapp Winston - Salem Road Carolyn Smith

High Point Garden Club Plans Friday Meeting

The High Point Garden Club will hold a Friday morning business meeting at 10 o'clock at the Adams Memorial Y W C A building on North Main Street. Members are asked to attend, as stated today.

High Point Garden Club Y. W Adams Memorial Y. W. C. A North Main Street

Johnson Street P-T A Sponsors Chicken Supper

The Johnson Street Parent-Teacher Association will sponsor a chicken supper Friday at the school cafeteria. Call hours are five to eight, plates offered at a reasonable charge. Proceeds support furnishing free lunches for underprivileged children.

Johnson Street Parent- Teacher Association

Les Grisettes Club to Host Bridge Meet Tonight

Mrs. B. Fowler will entertain the Les Grisettes Club at a bridge gathering this evening, featuring cards and social conversation among members.

Les Grisettes Mrs. B. ©. Fowler Les Grisettes Club Bridge

Evening meeting and gathering at North Main Street

Tonight at her home on North Main Street at 8 o'clock a brief meeting will precede a short business session.

North Main Street

Traitorous Teeth Sink Teeth into Callahan

Joseph Callahan suffered a facial bite when his false teeth sprang from his mouth while he sat on a police cell bench. The teeth struck his forehead above the eye before officers released him and he was sent to a hospital for treatment.

Chicago Joseph Callahan Callahan

Antrim to Silence Town Clock Bell This Summer

Antrim New Hampshire plans to silence the town clock bell during July and August to boost summer tourism. Visitors have complained the chime disturbs their rest, and officials seek quieter hours to attract travelers.

Antrim N. H

Subway Project to Cross Four Lines on Sixth Avenue

The unfinished Sixth Avenue subway in New York City will, once completed, weave over and under four existing subway routes, shaping a complex interlocking with multiple crossovers and transfers.

Sixth Avenue New York City

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Woman’s Club YWCA Mtee Women of Moose Barbara Jane Rich Mrs Howard Rich Barbara Jane Springfield Road Young ¢ Rls Lydia EB. Pinkham Pinkham Ardale Heights Blair Park Mendenhall-Thompson BPWC B.P.W.C Charles Pollard South Boston Ralph Kennedy Clyde Payne Ed Newby Rushville Ind Indianapolis Ohio Mesdames Willard Dyer A. W. Nowell Lewis E. Bennett Jr. Service League Pioneer Youth Party Tomorrow Octo Vicks VA P-T. A Nat Walker Walgreen's Richardson’s Bengal Pride High Point Woman’s Club Main Street
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