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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

May 01, 1940

Page

6

Local Beta Sigma Phi Spring Banquet at Sheraton

The Mu chapter of Beta Sigma Phi held a spring banquet and dance at the Sheraton Hotel Cameron DPD. Deans spoke on Sorority Girls with humor and gravity while William Rennie gave the invocation and Mrs. Walter Fleischmann welcomed guests. About 45 couples attended the card dance after the banquet, with numerous escorts listed among the attendees.

Beta Sigma Phi Sheraton Sheraton Hotel Cameron Dpd Deans William Rennie Walter Fleischmann Sorority Josephine Gibson Marc Lovelace

Phyllis Strickland to Page at State Federation

Phyllis Strickland leaves for Greensboro as personal page to the state president Mrs. John D. Robinson of Raleigh. Miss Strickland and Miss Mary Annette Robinson will lead the processional at the Federation opening session and attend the pages dinner. Local delegates include Mrs. P. H. Dalton, Mrs. C. H. Rhodes, Mrs. H. D. Sears, and Mrs. Geddie Strickland plus several others in unofficial attendance.

Phyllis Strickland High Point State Federation of Women's Clubs Greensboro John D. Robinson Raleigh Strickland Mary Annette Robinson Federation P. H. Dalton C. H. Rhodes H. D. Sears Geddie Strickland Phyllis

Will Serve Supper This Evening by Eastern Star

The High Point chapter number 106 Order of the Eastern Star will host a chicken supper in the Masonic Hall dining room on North Main Street this evening. Serving hours are five thirty to seven, with plates available to the public for a reasonable charge.

High Point Order of the Eastern Star Masonic Hall North Main Street

Palmistry Talk By Mrs Kearns At YWCA Event

Mrs Thurlow A Kearns spoke on palmistry before the Business and Professional Girls Club at the YWCA supper meeting in the Adams Memorial building. Twenty nine members and four visitors attended as Miss Helen Deans presided and welcomed guests including Mesdames Lipscomb and Ross and Miss Moss.

Thurlow A. Kearns Business and Professional Girls’ Club Adams Memorial Building Kearns Jo Wood Welch Egypt Helen Deans Mesdames Henry Lipscomb J. D. Ross Thelma Moss

Carroll Urges Parents Teachers To Work Together

Charles F. Carroll city schools superintendent urged closer cooperation of parents and teachers at Elm Street School during a Parent-Teacher Association supper. He linked education to social change and highlighted school community partnerships as essential for adapting to current conditions. The program featured High Point College male quartet with reports from two delegates and plans for the coming year. Over 190 attendees enjoyed the event and supper.

Charles F. Carroll Elm Street Carroll High Point College Dan Arden Percy Payne W. L. Edawards

Johnson Su P T A To Meet Thursday

The Johnson Street school Parent-Teacher Association will meet Thursday at 7 30 PM in the school auditorium. A musical program is planned and open house will follow with art from city schools on display announced by Miss Lilla Bell, program chair.

Parent-Teacher Association Johnson Street School Lilla Bell

Pre-School Clinic Planned at Johnson Street School

The Johnson Street pre-school clinic will be held Tuesday from 9 a m to 12 noon. Children who will be six on or before October first should contact Miss Ivey Paylor, principal, if not registered. Dr R A Herring, city Health officer, will be present for examinations.

Johnson Street Ivey Paylor R. A. Herring

High Point Social Calendar for Wednesday to Saturday

The weekly schedule lists events at the Elwood Hotel YWCA and various homes. The High Point Women’s Club installs officers with Mrs Elsie Flake as installing officer. Girl Scout Council May meeting at the YWCA reports on the regional conference. Entre Nous Club Di weekly meeting at Mrs S C Clark’s home. Guilford County Medical Society banquet honors Dr D A Stanton with officer elections to follow. Canterbury Club and Philomathlean Club meet at private homes. High Point College May Day Festival crowns the May Queen, and the Piedmont German Club May dance at Emerywood Country Club features Eddy Wittstein and his orchestra.

High Point Business and Professional Woman's Club Elwood Elsie Flake Winston-Salem Carl G. N. Cornstedt Girl Scout Council Winston - Salem Entre Nous Club 8. C. Clark Parkway Guilford County Medical Society Sheraton Hotel D. A. Stanton Canterbury Club C. M. Waynick Fieldstone Farm Philomathean Club H. Tomlinson Tomlynhurst Hillcrest Drive H. Albion Millis High Point College Piedmont Emerywood Country Club Eddy Wittstein

State Garden Clubs Elect New Officers

Winston-Salem May 1. Mrs. D J Lybrook Advance elected first vice president of the North Carolina Garden Clubs. Mrs. Charles Griffith Winston-Salem elected treasurer. Mrs. Charles Rice Candor recording secretary. Mrs. C B Black Wake Forest custodian. Mrs. J Buren Sidbury president will continue. District directors named Mrs. J M Tyler Greensboro Piedmont district and Mrs. C F Strosnider Goldsboro coastal plains district.

Winston-Salem D. J. Lybrook Advance North Carolina Charles Griffith Charles Rice Candor C. F. Strosnider Goldsboro Coastal Plains

Betty Jo McDowell Feted At Archdale Eleventh Birthday

Mr and Mrs BE E McDowell entertained at their Archdale home on Monday evening to honor Betty Jo McDowell turning eleven. Miss Dela Mae Reid directed games and horseback riding capped the party. Refreshments followed with gifts presented to Betty Jo and guests listed.

Betty Jo McDowell Archdale BE. E. McDowell Betty Jo

Miss Pauline Douglas Appointed Cabinet Member

Miss Bess Johnson of Henderson, president of the YWCA at Woman's College, announces the appointment of cabinet members for the coming year. Included is Miss Pauline Douglas, daughter of Mr and Mrs A G Douglas of 516 Parkway. C W Phillips will serve as faculty advisor with ex officio cabinet members.

Pauline Douglas Woman's College Ywca Greensboro Bess Johnson Henderson Woman's College A. G. Douglas 516 Parkway C. W. Phillips

Mrs R K Stewart Leads Winston-Salem Garden Club Meet

Mrs R K Stewart director of Piedmont District Garden Clubs heads the local delegation at the North Carolina Garden Clubs meeting in Winston-Salem and responded to the welcome address. Mrs J Tyler of Advance was elected to succeed Stewart as director as the sessions opened.

R. K. Stewart Winston-Salem Piedmont District Garden Clubs North Carolina Advance Stewart

Juniors Hear Gov Hoey At Federation Luncheon

Greensboro May 1 The junior convention of the North Carolina Federation of Women's Clubs held business sessions this morning and had Governor Hoey as their luncheon speaker. Federal Security Administrator Paul V. McNutt will speak tonight at the formal opening.

Greensboro North Carolina Federation of Omen's Clubs Hoey Federal Security Paul V. McNutt

Literary Club Meeting at Mrs Crutchfield Home Thomasville

Mrs Z V Crutchfield hosts Thomasville Literary Club with president Mrs C H Newby in chair. Mrs Douglas Crutchfield reviews the one act play The Gallant Lady by Florence Ryerson, followed by a tea with sweetpeas lilies of the valley and hand painted place cards.

Thomasville Z. V. Crutchfield West Main Street C. H. Newby Douglas Crutchfield Florence Ryerson

Play On Dutch Life Concludes Sturdy Of Holland At Oak Hill

Hasty High School hosts the annual spring play Too Many Bosses by Walter H. Baker Company. Fri May 3 in the high school auditorium, a three act farce directed by Irene Johnson features Ruby Payne Ray Myers Roberta Kennedy Eva Austin Teague Ramsay Felder Sybil Ellis Fern Lakin Futrelle Moore Eric Waterman Paul Bryant Gregory Lakin Mary L Smith Monica Lakin Carrie L Brown Mrs Waterman Odelene Byerly Josephine Burnett and Garrett Young.

Hasty High School Walter H. Baker and Company Irene Johnson Ruby Payne Vida Lakin Ray Myers Grandpa Lakin Roberta Kennedy Eva Austin Teague Ramsey Felder Sybil Ellis Fern Lakin Futrelle Moore Eric Waterman Paul Bryant Gregory Lakin Mary L. Smith Monica Lakin Carrie L. Brown Mrs. Waterman Odelene Byerly Josephine Burnett Ray Parks Garrett Young

May Day and Alumnae Homecoming at UNC Weekend

May Day festivities crown the May Queen in Coker Arboretum as Coed Week at the University of North Carolina unfolds with dances, a Mexican fiesta themed May Day, a homecoming luncheon at the Carolina Inn, tea and reception for coeds, and a Woollen Gym costume dance featuring Charlie Wood and Bascom L. Lunsford’s folk dancers teaching square dancing to coeds and guests.

Chapel Hill University of North Carolina Woman's Association Charlie Wood Carolina Inn Alpha Kappa Gamma Coker Arboretum Rock Louise Hudson Mary Wood Order of the Grail University Club Woollen Bascom L. Lunsford North Carolina Lunsford Carnegie Hall England Carolina Melville Corbett Kinston Louise Jordan Fayetteville Barbara’ Liscomb Duluth Minn Rocky Mount Elizabeth Lee Monroe Terrell Everett Rockingham Sarah McLean Medanien Din Gene Gg Rankin Montgomery C. Roe Dane Yestan

Les Grises Club Hosts Shower for Mrs Charles F Thorburn

The Les Grises club held a miscellaneous shower for president Mrs Evelyn Sechrest Thorburn at Miss Norma Loflin’s home on English street. Gifts were exchanged after a card game as refreshments were served by the hostess and her mother to members Misses Elizabeth Marshall Edna Wood Dorcas Horton Mariam Ritchie Peggy Craig Joyce Mc Candless and Mesdames Bruce Thorburn and Bernard Fowler. The Altrusa Club executive board will meet at 7 30 this evening at Miss Ethel Moxley’s home 246 Boulevard.

Les Grises Club Norma Loflin English Street Charles F. Thorburn Evelyn Sechrest Thorburn Elizabeth Marshall Edna Wood Dorcas Horton Mariam Ritchie Peggy Craig Joyce McCandless Mesdames Bruce Thorburn Bernard Fowler Altrusa Club Ethel Moxley Boulevard

Death Calls Thurman Family to Kentucky

Mrs. Royster Thurman and her mother Mrs Moran travel to Lexington Kentucky after the death of A T Moran brother of Mrs Thurman and son of the latter who had been ill. Moran died Monday night and services were held this morning. Roger Davis of Charlotte and wife announce the birth of a son Ronald Lyte on April 21. Mrs Davis formerly Letha Mae Clinard of Wallburg.

Royster Thurman Mrs. Moran Lexington A. T. Moran Thurman Roger Davis Charlotte Ronald Lyte Davis Mias Letha Mae Clinard Wallburg Meele Bunthone

Parachute Gear Rules Highlight Dual-Chute Requirement

Pilots during exhibitions or practice jumps must wear two parachutes, typically one chest and one back, ensuring redundancy and safety during flight activities.

World gold output valued at six hundred million pounds

The article notes that the world’s annual gold production is worth about 600 million pounds. It highlights the large scale of mining and the global economic importance of gold in the market.

Church Social And Bible Class Meetings Tonight And Tomorrow

The Catherine Gill Bible Class meets Friday at 7:30 pm at Ruby Windham’s home 1107 Richland Ave. The Lottie Holden Class gathers Thursday at 3 pm at Mrs T W Albertson’s 114 Oakwood Ct. The Mary Harper Philathea Class meets tomorrow at 7:30 pm with Mrs W C Kennerly 610 Chandler St. The Woman's Missionary Society convenes Thursday at 7:20 pm with Mrs C E Mitchell Archdale. J H Smith and J H Redding assist. The Ladies Aid Society of B N A I Israel meets tonight at 8:30 pm with Mesdames London and Doctor on Morris St.

Catherine Gill Ruby Windham Richland Avenue Lottie Holden Lottie Holden Bible T. W. Albertson Oakwood Court Mary Harper Philathea Main Street W. C. Kennerly Chandler Street John Wade George Kerr Glenn Callahan Woman's Missionary Society of Archdale Ladies Aid Society The B’nai Israel Synagogue Mesdames J. London Harry Doctor Morris Street

Play At Hasty School Finale Highlights Holland Study

A Dutch play Dutch Life was performed by Mrs Margaret Blair’s fourth graders at Oak Hill School on Friday as part of a Holland study in Social Studies. The cast included Jack Steed Dorothy Loflin Herman Walden Betty Millikan Norine Freeman Darrell French and others. A color moving picture on Holland's canals and dikes accompanied the performance. Tulip bowls decor featuring a gift from D B Carrick adorned the stage.

Oak Hill Margaret Blair Holland Mary Louise Walden Jack Steed Dorothy Loflin Hams Katrina Herman Walden Betty

High Point Real Estate Board Hosts National Speaker

Members of the High Point Real Estate Board heard N. C. Farr of Chicago, president of the National Real Estate Association, address real estate men from the state in Winston-Salem. Farr spoke on decentralization of population and how restrictive building codes raise building costs, with discussion on real estate taxation. Kemp Clendinin of Greensboro and Rounie (last name cut) were among those present.

High Point Real Estate Board Winston-Salem N. C. Farr Chicago National Real Estate Association Herbert A. Nelson Farr Kemp Clendinin Greensbesa Rounie

Annual Guidance Conference At High School On Thursday

Miss Baughan Benz of Patterson New Jersey will guest with Mr and Mrs Willis Slane at their Emerywood home for the weekend and attend the Piedmont German Club dance Saturday night Mrs M A English of Archdale has recovered enough to return home from the 1009 North Hamilton Street residence of her sister Mrs Charles Lee W L Hepler at Baptist Hospital Winston Salem shows slight improvement but remains unable to receive visitors Miss Jean Hunt daughter of Mr and Mrs Lloyd R Hunt of 1100 Ferndale Drive is to return home Friday after a ten day visit in Wadesboro

Charles F. Lambeth Mary Johnson Lambeth New York City Nat Walker Peer State Garden Club Winston-Salem Thomasville M. A. English Archdale Charles Lee North Hamilton Street W. L. Hepler Baptist Hopital Jean Hunt Lloyd R. Hunt Ferndale Drive Wadesboro

May Day Fete Showcases Woman's College Spring Program

Greensboro May 1 Saturday May 4 marks the Woman's College spring calendar with Parents Day Home Economics Open House and the Cinderella themed May Day pageant at 4 30 on front campus. Dr W C Jackson welcomes guests as 060 parents dine. Virginia Sterling wrote the script and Virginia Ambrose is the queen of the festivities.

Greensboro Woman’s College Woman's College W. C. Jackson

George R. Tate 46 Dies After Illness in Durham

George Robert Tate a longtime Greensboro resident and Globe Parlor Furniture employee died at Duke Hospital Durham after a three month illness. Born December 14 1893 in Rockingham County he leaves a son George Kenneth Tate and a wife Camilla Barnes plus two daughters Betty Francis and Beulah Faye and son Robert Howard all of High Point. Funeral set Thursday at Southside Baptist Church with interment Floral Garden Cemetery.

George Robert Tate Globe Parlor Furniture Company Duke Hospital Durham Rockingham County Robert A Betty Paschal Tate Basha Brown George Kenneth Tate High Point Camilla Barnes Betty Francis Tate Beulah Faye Tate Robert Howard Tate Dewey Julian Benjamin Bernard Tate Mesdames Roy Stanley G. A. Caviness Ray Basinger Jack Smith Roy Durham Buck Medley Greensboro Southside Baptist Church George Liner Archie O’bryant George Hill Primitive Baptist Church Floral Garden King Street

Local officials and attendees list from High Point meeting

Boone state secretary and a group from High Point were recognized. Attendees included J. E. Amos Paul Sanders Ed Mendenhall Charles Mendenhall Taylor Simpson R. W. Jenkins J. C. White Curtis Smithdeal Allen Mitchell M Sessions Meldon Holmes H V Koonts and Donald Conrad.

Guidance Conference Set At Senior High With Noted Speakers

The third annual guidan conference sponsored by the St Olent Council will be held at Senior High School tomorrow with Louise Hunter as advisor. A day of panel discussions features leaders from various fields and an address by Dr. Henry Louis Smith president emeritus of Washington and Lee University on Twenty Four Hours A Day. A general assembly at 2 o'clock, a mixed quartet, and a tea dance from 3 to 4 in the gym close the event beyond the homeroom period.

Stolent Council Louise Hunter Henry Louis Smitl Washington and Lee University General Assembly Carl G. N. Cronstedt Clay Madison Fi Methodist Church Mull Lutz Madison D. P. Whitley Pricipal Cecil Prince Noble T. Pratal Flake Shaw Architeure Eccles Everhart Army Segeant Fred Civic Service W. T. Winlow W. Shearer Gregor Ivy E. Daily Wiliam P. Freman Charl Johnson H. A. Mills Collier Elli J. W. Snotherly John Mebane Horace Haworth Jo Mebane R. A. Elliott Foeign Rupert T. Picke Dave Caldwel Harry Brockgfan

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Madeline Hoover Sara Forrest Thompson Jack Gibson Hildreth Gabriel Olin Blickensderfer Mary Louie Gibson Pauline Kennett John Hamm Bill Rennie Margaret Shields Tom Harvey Avune Chappell Willis Tarver Virginia Dixon George Elkins Mabel Warlick Hugh Hampton Frances Muse Edgar Welborn Jewel Welch Cameron Deans Fleischmann Emory Gibson Phyllis Strickland Page Service Council Elm Street School Elm Stret School C.E Moffitt North Main ST T. A. Kearns Rotes Grill State Garden Clubs Gov. Hoey New York Grosfeld House D. A. Long Paul Green R. H. Holliday John R. Myers Samuel Wiley John Crowell Robert Rapp E. L. Webb J.E. Lambeth Doak Finch Lee Tuttle W. K. McGee O. R. Hodgin Isabel Boyles Sturdy of UNC Altrusa Board Moxley Kentucky Ronald Lyle’ Daves Mary Harper Archdale Methodist Group Jewish Ladies Aid Society Hasty School High Point Men Realty Thursda George R. Tate Acta Teethina Walgreen's Southermvor ARKID American Institute of Laundering Monite
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