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High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Mar 31, 1937

Page

6

Daffodil Show Sponsored by Garden Clubs Draws Hundreds

Approximately 200 gardeners from Thomasville Winston Salem and High Point gathered in the Craton Hotel ballroom for a Daffodil Show hosted by the High Point Council of Garden Clubs. Dr D B Carrick of Cornell spoke on daffodil history and breeding noting varieties such as the Long Trumpet Robert Ham John Evelyn Twink Irene Copeland Queen of Spain White Emperor and Bersheba and highlighting the Galopin.

Thomasville Winn-Salem High Point Craton Hotel D. B. Rrick Cornell University North Main Street High Point Council of den Clubs R. A.kburn Robertham John Evelyn Irene Copeland Queen of Spain Dr. Carrick Wall Barr and Leed Carrick

Girls Entagon Club Meeting at Marian Elliott Home

The Girls Entagon Club met last evening at Miss Marian Elliott's home on Parkway. President presided as two new members Mesdames Covington and Jennings were welcomed. Plans discussed include a hay ride on April 17 to honor new members. Hostess served a tempting course to members including Clarine Furgur Katherine Lowermilk Pat Lois Barger Mildred Furson Frances Kester Lois Kester Marian Elliott Nancyith Crowder Hel Crowder Mesdames Covington Julia Jennings Robert Cook Wayne er.

Tagon Club Kly Marian Elliott Parkway Mesdames Charles Coven Julia Jennings Clarine Furgur Katherine Lowermilk Patti Lois Barger Mildred Furson Frances Kester Lois Kester Nancy Jith Edith Crowder

Pastor Rev F C Foster Receives Call at Esville

First Baptist Church of Esville extended a pastoral call to Rev. F. C. Foster of WW for service. The action occurred on March 31 as church members consider his leadership and fit with the congregation.

Esville Bers The First Baptist F. C. Foster

Ace-Hi Bridge Club Honored by Mrs Casey

Mrs Silas Casey of Route two hosted the Ace-Hi Bridge club for a two course luncheon with flowers on the tables. High score prize a novelty bed lamp went to Mrs Charles Byrd while Mrs Robert Ingram received a pair of tea towels and Miss Grace Walter of Baltimore got a sport handkerchief. Members present included Mrs Charles Byrd Mrs Robert Ingram Mrs Ernest Wright Mrs Loyd Sheetz Mrs G M Mitchell Mrs A M Hopkins and Steve Ingram.

Silas Casey Route Two Charles Byrd Robert Ingram Grace Walter Baltimore Mesdames Ernest Wright Loyd Sheetz G. M. Mitchell A. M. Hopkins Steve Ingram

Elm Street Group Concludes Final PTA Meeting

The Child Study group of the Elm Street Parent-Teacher Association will hold its fourth and final meeting Thursday at 3 PM in the Elm Street school library. Dr. R A Herring city health officer will speak on Health of School Children. The session runs until 8 46 PM with full attendance urged.

Elm Street Parent-Teacher Association R. A. Herring

Wood-Rhodes Nuptials Set for Late Spring

J. R. Wood announces the engagement of his daughter Mildred Wood to Lemuel Rhodes of High Point and says the wedding will be held in the late spring.

Wood Rhodes J. R. Wood Mildred Lemuel Rhodes High Point

Social Calendar Highlights Local Club Meetings

Thursday events include Community Arts club gathering with Mrs. Co A Daniel at 514 Montheu Avenue and Tea and Topics club meeting with Mrs A G Douglas on Parkway. Friday features Philomathean club at Mrs W C Idol and Greensboro College Alumnae at Rockford Road with Dr J Roddey Miller as guest speaker. Hob Nob club hosts an All Fools Dance at Sedgefield Manor with Lew Gogerty and his orchestra.

Community Arts Club A. Daniel Montheu Avenue A. G. Douglas Parkway Piedmont German Club Emerywood Country Club Hudson-Delange Orchestra Philomathean Club W. C. Idol Hillcrest Drive Greensboro College Alumnae Association J. W. Harriss Elizabeth H. Covington Rockford Road J. Roddey Miller Greensboro College Sedgefield Manor Lew Gogerty

Mrs. C. M. Farlow Recovers After Operation

Mrs. C. M. Farlow is recovering nicely from a recent operation at Burrus Memorial hospital. She will be remembered by friends as Miss May Davis of Randolph County. Other local residents report Easter travels to Florida Panama City Washington D C Brown Summitt Virginia and a weekend in oo with Miss Nell McIn- 8.

C. M. Farlow Burrus Memorial Hospital Dorothy House Sergeant J. 0. House Nell McIn

Oak View P T A Sets Final Meeting in School Auditorium

The Oak View Parent-Teacher Association will hold its final meeting of the year in the school auditorium Thursday evening at 7 30. A social hour will follow the business session and all members are urged to attend.

Oak View Parent-Teacher Association First Baptist First Baptist Church

Philomathean Club Meet at Hillcrest Home

The Philomathean club will be entertained by Mrs. W. C. Idol at her Hillcrest Drive residence Friday afternoon at 3 30 oclock.

Philomathean Club W. C. Idol Hillcrest Drive

Moose Lodge Hosts Joint Social with Bingo Night

The High Point Loyal Order of Moose and Women of the Moose held a joint Bingo party at the Moose lodge on North Main street with about thirty attendees. Charles A. Kirby, regional director of the Order of Moose from Baltimore, Md, was a special guest. Prizes went to first and second scorers among both ladies and men. Mrs Aussie Forward won a china dish and Jack Forward took a deck of playing cards. Mrs Alda Mae Harbinson and Mr Samuels earned second scores and cleansing tissues and handkerchiefs. Refreshments followed the games.

High Point Loyal Order of Moose Women of the Moose Moose Lodge North Main Street Charles A. Kirby Order of Moose Baltimore Aussie Forward China Jack Forward Alda Mae Harbinson Samuels

Church and club meetings listed for Friday and Thursday

Several church groups schedule events this week including the Philathea class of the First Methodist Protestant church meeting Friday at Mrs Frank Mabrys home and the T E L class of First Baptist meeting Friday at the church. Saint Mary's Episcopal church hosts a spaghetti supper Friday evening and Green Street Baptist Euzelian class meets Thursday at Mrs H D Hills home with birthday pennies. Lottie Holden Bible class gathers Thursday at Mrs Albertsons on Oakwood court.

M. P A. M. Idol First Methodist Protestant Church Frank Mabry Sherrod Street Green Street Baptist Church H. D. Hill Cable Street Lottie Holden Lottie Holden Bible T. W. Albertson Oakwood Court

Y. W. Book Club Plans Pottery Trip

The Y. W. Book Club of the Y. W. C. A. will visit Cole's Pottery near Jugtown below Asheboro on Saturday afternoon replacing the usual hut program. The trip, postponed due to bad weather, is led by Miss Nelle Ansley, executive secretary of the Y. W. C. A.

Book Club Cole's Pottery Jugtown Asheboro Y. W. Hut Nelle Ansley Y. W

President Roosevelt Invited to Wilmington Post Office Opening

Lamonth Smith chairman of the general celebration committee said today President Roosevelt would be invited to take part in ceremonies at the opening of the new post office building in Wilmington on May 29.

Roosevelt Wilmington Lamonth Smith General Roosevelt

Hospital meeting in Raleigh announces regional convent

The hospital association of Virginia, the Carolinas, will hold its annual convention in Raleigh from April 22 to 24. The event gathers representatives from the three states to discuss medical and administrative topics.

Raleigh Mar Thietate Hospital Association of Virginia South and North Carolina

Business Girls Hear Talk By QO A Kirkman

Arthur Kirkman general manager of the High Point Thomasville and Denton Railway spoke to the Business and Professional Girls club at the YWCA last evening. He described a summer Orient trip with Mrs Kirkman focusing on Japan and impressions of the country. The club president Miss Thelma Patrick presided and welcomed visitors including Mrs Horace Haworth and Miss Vera Idol and Gilbert Muse as advisors.

Arthur Kirkman High Point Thomasville Denton Y. W. Hut Kirkman Orient Japan Thelma Patrick Horace Haworth Y. W. Co. A. Board Vera Idol Gilbert Muse Business and Professional Girls Club

D A R Delegates To Elect Officers At Meeting Today

Charlotte March 31 The North Carolina Society Daughters of the American Revolution held the 37th annual convention with a memorial service regents luncheon officer elections and a day pageant. Over 300 delegates attended with more expected, led by state regent Mrs W H Belk of Charlotte.

Charlotte North Carolina Society, Daughters of the American Revolution William A. Becker Summit N. J National Society W. H. Belk

Bodie Woman Remains In Critical Condition After Stroke

Mrs Bodie of 711 Sunset Drive remains in very serious condition at Burrus Memorial Hospital after a stroke in Thomasville while riding in an automobile with her son C H Bodie She was rushed to a local hospital by Green's ambulance and has been hospitalized since Monday.

N. D. Bodie Sunset Drive Burrus Memorial Hospital Thomasville C. H. Bodie Green

Parents-Teachers To Hear Dr Williamson

Johnson Street School Parent-Teacher Association plans a regular meeting Thursday at 7 30 pm in the school auditorium. Officers will be elected and installed. A toy orchestra led by Mrs L C Ray will perform a varied program. Miss Dorothy Bergers sixth graders present the Highland Fling dance and Dr O C Williamson of the First Presbyterian Church is the principal speaker.

Johnson Street L. C. Ray Dorothy Berger O. C. Williamson First Presbyterian Church

Thomasville DAR Members Attend North Carolina Session

Mrs. G. M. Hoover Mrs. John R. Myers and Mrs. J. R. Blair travel to Charlotte for the North Carolina Society D A R meeting in session through Thursday. Mrs. James E B Lambeth and Mrs. W Dixon and Mrs. Ralph Wilson also attend as guests. All are Alexander Martin chapter D A R members from High Point along with Mrs. F S Lambeth an official delegate.

Thomasville Mar G. M. Hoover John R. Myers J. R. Blair Charlotte North Carolina Society, Daughters of the American Revolution James EB. Lambeth W. Dixon Ralph Wilson Edwin L. Jones Alexander Martin High Point F. S. Lambeth

Local Families Share Easter Visits Across Towns

Mr and Mrs W W Rankin and children of Durham visited their mother in Winston Salem for the Easter holiday and attended Moravian Easter services. Mr and Mrs David MacFester and children returned from Raeford. Mr and Mrs F C Jernigan of Red Oak stayed with Mrs F D Jones over the weekend. Miss Sallie McColman spent the weekend in Washington DC visiting friends. Rev H Leach Hoover of Hartsville is visiting relatives. Miss Lillian Yow visited Shelby with Rev and Mrs Courtney. Friends report Mrs Courtney's serious illness.

W. W. Rankin Eleanor William Durham

Sarah Bernhardt Born Jewish and Converts to Catholicism

The famous actress Sarah Bernhardt was born Jewish and later converted to the Catholic faith, marking a significant shift in her religious identity.

Sarah Bernhardt

Piedmont Garden Clubs Meet in Leaksville April 8

The Piedmont District of North Carolina Garden Clubs invites all district clubs to a meeting at the Leaksville clubhouse on Thursday April 8 with registration at 10:00 and the session starting at 10:30. Lunch is available with a small charge. reservations to Mrs G. Co Gammon by April 7.

Piedmont North Carolina Leaksville

Exhibits Sponsor Chosen for N C State College Engineers Fair

Miss Florence Lythe of Weirsdale Florida selected by Key Scales president of the student Society of Industrial Engineers to sponsor the department exhibits at the Engineers Fair April 2 and 3 on the North Carolina State College campus. The display will include a mechanical robot answering questions on industrial engineering as visitors from more than 50 high schools are expected. Seven major departments of the School of Engineering cooperate in the two day event drawing several thousand visitors.

College Station Raleigh North Carolina State College Florence Lythe Weirsdale Florida Key Scales of School of Engineering

Giraffe Uses Narrow Tongue to Pick Leaves Among Thorns

A giraffe can narrow the end of its tongue to the width of a lead pencil, allowing it to reach through dense thorns and pluck leaves from the African thorn tree.

Jewelers Convene North Carolina Virginia Associations Meet

The fourth annual joint convention of the North Carolina and Virginia Retail Jewelers associations will be held in Durham from April 18 to 20.

Chicago Produce Prices Steady as Butter and Eggs Hold

Chicago market report shows butter at 7,929 units and eggs at 23,523 units with prices unchanged and steady, reflecting stable commodity levels in today’s session.

Chicago

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Iss Elliott Entagon Hurch Lucy Eshelman Chtropractor Monthey Avenue North Main Casey Elm Street Group Logan Butler Charles and Johnie Virginia Lane Adeline Owens Panama City Fred C. Leonard Wallace Kennedy and Wallace, Jr Washington, D. C Mr. Leonard Grady Leonard Connie Bevel Brown Summitt W. W. Hayworth Best Street Mrs. H. P. Short Kas Kress By Helen Welshimer Moose Y. W. Book Club QO. A. Kirkman Dr. Williamson Thomasville Dar Piedmont Garden Clubs Florence Aytle Jewelers Kinney Vs. Kinney’s New Coats Foundation Garments Stainback Ladies’ Apparel Shop
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