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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

May 04, 1936

Page

6

Plans Complete for Legion Auxiliary Third Area Conference

Plans are set for the American Legion Auxiliary Third Area Conference at the Sheraton hotel with about a hundred delegates from twenty five towns across districts eight nine eleven and twelve attending. The program includes opening session led by Mrs. Clay Hundley with Mrs. Thomas J. Gause as principal speaker and visits to local showrooms and Tomlinson Furniture after a luncheon.

The American Legion Auxiliary Sheraton Hotel Sheraton Clay Hundley Reidsville Third Area Thomas J. Gauge Wilmington Arelia Adams Mary Grant High Point N. 8. Stirewall James FE. Lyon Ees Jack Burris L. W. Filythe J. L. Webster A. Sherrod I. T. Mann Dept. Constitution Grayson Sandy) Graham Hillebore Thomas J. Gause Gold Star Flanders Field Hart Tomlinson Furniture Company

Guilford May Day Festival Crowned May Queen at Guilford College

Guilford College held its annual May Day festival with Miss Emily Ragsdale crowned May Queen. The event featured dances by physical education students, a string orchestra, and a poetic lecture recital on Franz Schubert by Dr. Russell Pope and the Guilford Fine Arts club. Myrtle Poore of High Point performed a solo.

Guilford College Emily Ragsdale Jamestown Women's Athletic Association of Colum Kelly Schenck Greensboro Misa Ragadale John Hugh Williams Concord Guilford Miss Schenck William H. Watkins III Ramseur John P. Anderson Mary Ragsdale Strick Guilford College Fine Arts Club Memorial Hall Mise Myrtle Poore High Point Sylvia

Orchesis Dance Group Recital Set at Woman's College

Greensboro May 4 Orchesis dance group at the Woman's College of UNC will present its annual recital Friday May 15 at 8 30 p m in Aycock auditorium under Miss Edith Vail. New dances include a cycle honoring women with three pieces Freshmen Campus Opinions and Prom. Listed performers include Geraldine Bonkemeyer Alice Dickinson Nell Goodwin Susan Hamlin Laile Hinton Helen Jones Lillian Jordan Margaret Knight Alice Knott Wilma Levine Josephine Lucas Janet Morrison Mary Louise Myrick Aileen Pendleton Dorothy Rosseland Leah Smirnow Anna Mae Smith Evelyn Tart Lilla Vietor Anne Watkins Charlotte Williams Charlotte Miechlin and others.

Greensboro Orchesis Woman’s College of the University of North Carolina Aycock Edith Vail Department of Physical Education Orchesta Geraldine Bonkemeyer Alice Dickinson Wilson N. C Nell Goodwin Salemburg Susan Hamlin Garden City N. Y Laeile Hinton Helen Jones High Point Lillian Jordan Hartsville Margaret Knight Alice Knott Oxford Wilma Levine Brooklyn N. Y Josephine Lucas Janet Morrison Shelby Mary Louise Myrick Aileen Pendleton Roanoke Miraim McFadyen Pinetops Charlotte Michlin Greenwich, Conn Pauline Smith Rocky Mount Lillian Jordan Hartsville D. C Mary Frances Ballew Lenoir Blanche Gwyn Mt. Airy Julia Rice Asheboro Marecaret Knight Leah Smirnow New Haven Miriam Miller Wilmington Blanche Coley Stantonsboro Kent Blair Charlotte Mary Glenn Gastonia Virginia Jackson Mildred Duff Glen Olden Harriet MecGoogan St. Pauls

Elm Street Pre-School Clinic Announces Sessions

Elm Street school holds a pre school clinic in the high school auditorium with morning hours 9 to 12 and afternoon 1 to 3 tomorrow. Parents of children who will be six by October first and entering Elm Street next fall are urged to bring them to the school at first time.

Elm Street School

Social Calendar of Local Clubs and Meetings

A series of upcoming events in High Point area clubs and organizations. Meetings include American Legion auxiliary at Mrs. A L Stevens 612 Colonial Drive, Emerywood Country Club card party hosted by Mesdames Milbourne Amos and James W Poole, Phi Kappa club gathering at Mrs A E Taplin Wood land Drive, Salem College Alumnae at Emerywood with Miss Mary Louise Mickey, Duck club tacky tea at Sedgefield lodge, Mid-Week Garden Club on Colonial Drive with speaker Mrs W B McEwen, Women's Golf Association spring tournament at Emerywood, Community Arts Club at Magnolia Court, L G Robichaux entertaining Wednesday Contract Club on Rockford Road, High Point Woman's Club at YWCA hut plus executive board, Utopian Study Club at 421 Edgedale Drive, Lotus Club bi-weekly meeting at Johnson Street, and Wick Wack club dance at American Legion hut Thomasville with Davis Brothers orchestra.

American Legion Auxiliary A. L. Stevens Colonial Drive Emerywood Country Mesdames Milbourne Amos James W. Poole Phi Kappa Club A. E. Taplin Woodland Drive Salem College High Point Emerywood Mary Louise Mickey Salem Duck Club Sedgefield W. B. Thomas W. B. McEwen Mra. R. T. Amos Women's Golf Association Emerywood Club Community Arts Club L. W. Apple Magnolia Court C. A. Osment L. G. Robichaux Rockford Road High Point Woman's Club

Wallburg Seniors Entertained With Attractive Party

Wallburg May 4 The Wallburg high school senior class and invited guests enjoyed a social evening hosted by Mrs R C Lanning and Mrs H F Perdue grade mothers. The rooms were decorated with iris spirea and gold and green colors with yellow roses and green and gold candles as centerpieces. Refreshments followed at 10 30 pm.

Wallburg Wallburg High School R. C. Lanning H. F. Perdue Vera Mae Lanning Maxine Hayworth Nellie Green Clara Mae Perdue Pauline Corella Ruth Shoat Zelda Marsh Roby Clyde Clodfelter Bruce Smith Durham Clodfelter John Martin Baron Craven Kenneth Beeson Nellie Sheffield R. W. Zimmerman Ruth Martin Lillian Lanning Marion Bodenheimer Helen Lanning Annie Lee York Nancy Jane King Evangeline Perdue Josie Knight Mia Wade Marsh High Point Mesars Marvin L. Gunn Bob Dodson Staley Bodenheimer Charlie Roe Smith David Cooke Clyde Green Joe Mayden Motsinger Bil Motsinger

May Day at YWCA features nature poetry reading

May Day program at the Y W C A included May baskets from the Florence Nightingale Club and a Book Club gathering at H A Millis home where ten members heard nature poetry read by Mrs T Wingate Andrews. Announce birth of daughter Betty Lou Greene April 29 at 218 East High Street. Beulah Winfrey Class meeting at Green Street Baptist Church postponed due to study course.

Book Club Florence Nightengale Club Y. W H. A. Millis Flornce Nightengale Greene Betty Lou Fast High Street Beulah Winfrey Green Street Baptist Church

Marjorie Mansfield Declares Place, Home, and Security Duty

In a bold statement Marjorie Mansfield asserts that any man who refuses to provide a home and security has no right to expect a woman to devote her life to him. The remark underlines gender role expectations and independence.

Stamp envelopes for Queen Mary maiden voyage and airship mail

Collectors may post Queen Mary covers with special marking. no official cachet or cancel on board. England to U S postage rates listed. Bermuda issues nine George VI stamps seen as likely valuable. Hindenburg airship mail shows 40 cents per ounce plus delivery fees with no special stamp.

France England White Star Line Southan New York United States United US States Europe

Dear Miss Mansfield Advice Column Case

A 24 year old woman writes of eight years with a 34 year old man who won’t marry or end the relationship. She asks for guidance on leaving or continuing the union amid drinking disputes and desire for home and security. Miss Mansfield urges seeking other friends, considering marriage and a stable partnership.

Miss Mansfield

Crowning Of May Queen Held At Woman's College

Miss Alice Dunlap of Albemarle was crowned May Queen at the University of North Carolina Woman's College in Greensboro. Maids of honor included Elizabeth Yates of Greensboro and Helen Jones of High Point. a large court and heralds participated in a pageant on the front campus with a theme of the courtship of the seasons.

Greensboro Alice Dunlap Albemarle Woman’s College of the University of North Carolina Elizabeth Yates Helen Jones High Point Louise Bell Mooresville Mary Louise Shepherd Durham Mary Fitzgerald Wilson Mary Clare Stokes Lois Swett Southern Pines Emerald Reynolds Horse Cave Isabelle Gray Lumberton Blanche Coley Stantonsburg Amelia Block Frances Upchurch Oxford Marie Spinks Raleigh Mary Catherine Proector Anna Mae Smith Philadelphia Rosalie Eanes Aulander Dickie McGee Dickie Painter Little Jean Barkley K. L. Barkley

Tea honors bride Mrs George Hendrickson in Asheboro

Mrs R L Bunch and Mrs Clara Gill hosted a tea from 4:30 to 6 at Mrs W A Bunch home on Main Street in honor of Mrs George Hendrickson recent bride About 200 guests attended Mrs Hendrickson greeted at the door In the receiving line were Mrs A I Ferree and Mrs Zeb Rush Floral decor featured Iris spirea and pink sweet peas A garden supper for about 40 followed at the garden of Mrs S B Stedman Asheboro Woman's Club prepares for a garden meeting with hostesses Mrs Everette Boling Mrs W H Grimes and Mrs I D Wargeer in attendance.

Asheboro R. L. Bunch Clara Gill W. A. Bunch Main Street George Hendrickson Zeb Rush W. A. Underwood J. C. Redding W. P., Stone 3. C. Senter W. L. Woodard Anne Fuller Young Mabel Robertson Georgia Warren Misa Rose Hamilton Eunice Bulla Mary Elizabeth Bunch Misa Partricia Bunch Mra B. Stedman Mra. Stedman Kemp Alexander Asheboro School

Faithful Workers Meet at Green Street Baptist

The Faithful Workers class of Green Street Baptist church will meet Tuesday at 7 30 PM at Mrs R R Holder 1405 Ragan Street. All members are urged to attend. The Mary Stevens class will meet tonight at 7 30 PM with Mrs Fred L Harries on the Greensboro road. Transportation from the church at 7 16 PM will be provided. The T B L class of West End Baptist will meet tonight at 7 30 PM in the church hut hosted by Mesdames W A Hedrick Carl Harvey and Hunter.

Green ST Green Street Mary Stevens Green Street Baptist Church Fred L. Harries Greensboro Road T. BE. L West End Baptist West End Baptist Church Mesdames W. A. Hedrick Carl Harvey Hunter

Salem College May Day Attendees Crown May Queen

Attendants at the Salem College May Day festival included Mrs. W. C. Idol Miss Eleanor Idol Mrs. Charles McAnally Mrs. W. J. Fraley Mrs. J. Gurney Briggs Mary Sue and J. G. Briggs Jr. The article also notes a visit by Mrs. Milton Steinberger and son Norman from Statesville and reports young Janis Spencer, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Spencer, injured by a skating fall resulting in a broken arm.

Salem College W. C. Idol Eleanor Idol Charles McAnally W. J. Fraley J. Gurney Briggs Mary Sue J. G. Briggs Janis Spencer J. C. Spencer Barker Street

Pre School Clinic At Johnson Street School

The Johnson Street School hosts its annual pre-school clinic on Wednesday May at 9 to 12 morning and 1 30 to 2 30 afternoon. Parents of children starting school next fall should bring them during one of these periods and have physicians fill in required information. Also noted is the birth of a son, David Jerry, born April 26 to Mr. and Mrs. J M Fagg.

Johnson Street J. M. Fagg Centennial Avenue Extension David Jerry Heir Carrie Jones

Carl Sewell Hurt In Auto Accident

Four year old Carl Sewell, son of Mr and Mrs R E Sewell of 706 Woodrow Ave, suffered severe facial lacerations when a car he rode in collided with a machine driven by R L West of Keystone WV. The crash at Woodrow Ave and Blain St also left other Sewell family members with minor injuries. he received treatment at Burrus Memorial Hospital.

Carl Sewell R.E. Sewell Woodrow Avenue R. L. West Keystone W. Va Blain Street Sewell Carl Burrus Memorial Hospital

Wrong Flue Misadventure Ends With Jail Time

In Atlanta Porter John Johnson believed himself a Santa Claus yet faced a raid by a police lottery squad. He attempted to escape through a chimney and became stuck. The mishap left him with a sooty face a dry cleaning bill and a cell in the city jail.

Atlanta Porter Johnon Johnson

Thomasville Woodmen Win Opener 5-2 Over Linwood

Special to The Enterprise Thomasville Woodmen of World beat Linwood 5 to 2 in Davidson county circuit on Saturday. Freedle and M Little starred at the plate while Thomas pitched a strong game allowing three hits. Barrier led Linwood at bat.

Thomasville Woodmen Davidson County Linwood Freedle End M. Little Thomas Barrier

Starting Motor Jam Risk From Worn Gears and Bent Shaft

A mechanical note indicates the starting motor may jam due to worn gears or a bent starting shaft, posing a fault condition likely requiring inspection and replacement.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Legion Auxiliary Jom Boy Moffitt’s North Main Woman's College Gladys W. Black School of Music Woman's College of the University of North Carolina Music Building Black Elizabeth Drake Scotland Neck Handel Drahms-Hochstein Tschaikowsky-Saenger Wieniawski Saint-Saens Marjorie Mansfield By J. S. Klein Bermuda George of Eng Marjorie Mansfield DeEtte Kimrey Katy Belle Cagle J. A. Spence J. T. Barnes N. M. Crawford Milton Steinberger Norman Statesville Taplin A. B. Taplin Montlieu Avenue Lucy Eshelman Chiropractor Mother’s Day Muse R. R. Bland Music C Incorporated Hood Bank Hutchen Canada Tetley Taylor's Laurel Bacon Gibb Johnson St W.O. W
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