May Queen to be Crowned at Guilford College
Betsy Bulla a senior from Asheboro will reign as May Queen at Guilford College in a May 6 campus ceremony on the west central campus amphitheater. Ruth Newlin of Graham is maid of honor. Bulla’s eight seniors court includes Millie Glison, Anna Jean Bonham, Virginia Levering, DeLacy Faut, Clara Robertson, Elinor Webster, Irene Mabe, and Margaret Barnes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guilford College
Mise Betsy Bulla
Asheboro
West Central
Catharine Taylor Hodges
Ruth New
Lin
Graham
Miss Bulla
Millie Glison
Goldboro
Anna Jean Bonham
Bergenfield, N. J
Virginia Levering
DeLacy Faut
Liberty
Clara Robertson
Pinehall
Elinor Webster
Atlantic City N. J
Irene Mabe
Mount Airy
Margaret Barnes
Greensboro
Two Weddings Are Revealed At Randleman
In Randleman on April 30 Miss Rebecca Winfree of Asheboro wed Paul Penn of Sophia in a quiet ceremony at the First Methodist church parsonage. The Penn family attends with a few intimate friends as Rev. H. P. Powell officiated. Penn works for Jesse Pugh in Asheboro.
National Parent-Teacher Congress elects officer
In Richmond Virginia on May 4 the National Congress of Parents and Teachers balloted on officers led by Mrs J K Pettingill of Detroit to succeed retiring president Mrs B F Langworthy of Chicago. Dr Forrest B Long of New York University spoke on admitting new ideas and combating communism. Mrs Hamilton Wright of the US Bureau of Narcotics urged relentless warfare on marijuana and drug use in cigarettes. Other officers named included Mrs John E Hayes Falle Idaho first vice president Dr Thomas W Gosling Washington second vice president Mrs Warren L Mabrey Girardeau Missouri secretary and Dr W T Sanger Rich treasurer. Regional vice presidents were also chosen.
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Richmond
National Congress of Parents and Teachers
J. K. Pettingill
Detroit
B. F. Langworthy
Chicago
Forrest EB. Long
New York University
Hamilton Wright
U. S. Bureau of Narcotics
Marijy
Pettingill
John E. Hayes
Falle
Idaho
Thomas W. Gosling
Wington
Warren L. Mabrey
Girardeau, Mo
W. T. Sanger
Rich
Mothers Day Tea Held by Auxiliary in High Point
The American Legion Auxiliary will honor mothers of World War Veterans at a Mothers Day Tea on Friday afternoon May 7 from 3:30 to 5 at the home of Mrs W J Bennett 906 Fourth Street. The informal event invites all local mothers of World War veterans and offers transportation information from Mrs M P Vail or Mrs W J Bennett.
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American Legion Auxiliary
High Point
W. J. Bennett
Gold Star Mothers’ Committee
Auxiliary
Fourth Street
M. P. Vail
Eeas
Priscilla Club
Miss Pope and Roy Proctor to Wed Tomorrow
Mildred Pope will marry Joseph Proctor in a private Salem Street home ceremony at 10 o clock tomorrow. Rev Liston Pope of New Haven will officiate with Mrs Chalmers Fox and Mrs R W Crews providing music. Best man Jasper Proctor. ushers George Finch and Carl Richardson. The couple will take a two day trip and then reside in Thomasville.
People Pastimes and Travel Notes from regional visits
About Mrs Bertha Barbee and her daughter Alice Barbee visiting from New York City. Mr and Mrs J B Hardee of Madison Florida arrived to spend a few days at the Sheraton. Miss Ethel Potts and Joe Champion with friends spent the week end at Fancy Gap with Ruth Sowers and Charlie Fortenberry. Mrs R Glenn Called is improving at 612 South Main after tonsil operation. M B McMillan has recovered from surgery and rests with daughter on Winston-Salem highway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Barbee
New York City
Bertha 8. Barbee
East Green Street
J. B. Hardee
Madison, Fla
Sheraton Hotel
Ethel Potts
Thomasville
Joe Champion
Gastonia
Ruth Sowers
Charlie Fortenberry
Newton
Fancy Gap
R. Glenn. Callicott
South Main Street
Burrus Memorial Hospital
M. BE. McMillan
H. Caddell
Winston-Slem Highway
Bridge Club Entertained By Mrs. Hinkle
Mrs. Winfred Hinkle hosted a bridge gathering at 819 Fifth Street last evening. Two tables played contract bridge with spring flowers as a backdrop. Mrs. James Greene won both high score and traveling honors, while Mrs. Ralph Foust was second. Guests included Mrs. O. H. McLaughlin and club members Mesdames Ralph Fouse Fred Mundy James Greene Calvin Hart Elmer James and Misses Ellen Jensen Doris Caldwell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winfred Hinkle
Fifth Street
James Greene
Ralph Foust
O. H. McLaughlin
Ralph Fouse
Fred Mundy
Calvin Hart
Elmer James
Ellen Jensen
Doris Caldwell
Miss Parker Named Guilford College Year Marshall
High Point resident Miss Cora Worth Parker was chosen by Guilford College faculty as marshall for the 1937 38 academic year. Selection honors her high scholarship and campus leadership. she heads junior class leaders and serves in the W C A cabinet and student government. Daughter of Mr and Mrs PD Ralph Parker of 401 Woodbrook Court.
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Guilford College
Cora Worth Parker
High Point
Mise Parker
Ralph Parker
Woodbrook Court
Informal Party Hosted at 619 South Main Street
Miss Lola Ashwell entertained friends at an informal party Saturday evening at her home 619 South Main Street. Games and dancing followed by refreshments. Guests included Misses Helen Loving Edna Von Cannon Wilma Letheo Iris Smith Avis Leonard and Cletus Misenheimer Ralph Height Charles Southern Frank Hucks Hal Shipwash and Roswell McInnis.
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Lola Ashwell
South Main Street
Helen Loving
Edna von Cannon
Wilma Letheo
Iris Smith
Avis Leonard
Cletus Misenheimer
Ralph Height
Charles Southern
Frank Hucks
Hal Shipwash
Roswell McInnis
Coeds Plan Unusual May Day at UNC Arboretum
At the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill coeds of Alpha Kappa Gamma stage a May Day festival and nine dance pageant on May 15 at 4 o'clock in the arboretum. Miss Eliza Rose will be crowned May Queen. The 40th anniversary reunion includes lunch at Graham Memorial, a 4:30 festival, a tea and a Tin Can dance by the Order of the Grail.
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Chapel Hill
University of North Carolina
Arboretum
Eliza Rose
Alpha Kappa Gamma
National Service Fraternity
Janie Britt
Marion
Christine Maynard
Kinston
Maynard
Nancy Schallert
Winston-Salem
Graham Memorial
Dr. R A Herring To Speak At Woman's Club Meeting
City health officer Dr. R A Herring will address the Woman's Club general meeting tomorrow at 3 30 in the Y M C A building. Executive board members will meet at 3 o'clock. all members urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. A. Herring
Woman's Club
Statement on tribal beliefs about daylight sources
An article notes that many tribes misidentify the sun as the source of daylight, reflecting a misconception about natural illumination and celestial origins.
Social Calendar for Community Clubs and Events
The schedule lists midweek club meetings at the YWCA and hotel venues with guest speaker Dr William C Trueblood and officer elections. Also notes study clubs at homes, executive board meetings, and an American Legion Auxiliary Mothers Day tea with details for contact persons M P Vail and Mrs Bennett.
FIDELIS CLASS MEETING POSTPONED ONE WEEK
The regular meeting of the Fidelis Class at First Baptist Church is postponed to next Tuesday evening with Mrs. R. W. Chamblee in charge. The Stephens Bible study class will meet tomorrow at 8 o clock with Mrs. J. R. Wood at 238 Monthey Avenue. Mrs. Nora L. Andrews leads and selects her subject.
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First Baptist Church
R. W. Chamblee
Stephens
Stephens Bible Study
J. R. Wood
Monthey Avenue
Nora L. Andrews
Philomathean Club Postpones Meeting to Next Week
The Philomathean club postpones its regular meeting, previously set with Mrs. W. C. Jones, due to the state garden club meeting in Raleigh and other conflicts. The exact day for next week will be announced later.
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Philomathean Club
W. C. Jones
State Garden Club
Raleigh
Union Hill Group to present Japanese Tea Party play
The primary department of Union Hill school will stage a play titled Japanese Tea Party at the school on Thursday evening at eight o'clock. Patrons and friends of the school are invited to attend.
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Union Hill School
Domino Club Meets Tonight With Miss Fowler Hosting
The Domino Club will meet this evening at 7 30 at Miss Margaret Fowler's home on the Greensboro road. Members are asked to note the change in meeting time and to be present.
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Margaret Fowler
Greensboro Road
Florence Nightingale Club Plans Annual Spring Banquet
The Florence Nightingale club of the YWCA completed plans for its annual May Day banquet. May 15 was chosen as the date. Club girls from Greensboro Winston Salem Charlotte Durham and Salisbury will be invited. Red Cross certificates in First Aid were awarded to Ola Carpenter Catherine Howard Hallie Sarfinel Lessie Ridge Ollie Brown Lou Cagle and Mrs. Jinnie Pugh Liner. A musical program featured the meeting with Mr. and Mrs. J B Mackenzie Mr. Davis Mr. Peters and Mr. Harvell performing various instruments.
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Florence Nightingale Club
Greensboro
Winston-Salem
Charlotte
Durham
Salisbury
The
Red Cross
Ola
Carpenter
Catherine Howard
Hallie Sarfinel
Lessie Ridge
Ollie Brown
Lou Cagle
Mrs
Johnsie Pugh Liner
J. B. MacKenzie
Robert Davis
Harry Peters
R. W. Harvel
Mr. MacKenzie
Mr. Davis
Mr. Peters
Mr. Harvell
Mrs. MacKenzie
Doctors Begin Annual Session of North Carolina Medical Society
The North Carolina Medical Society opened its 84th annual convention in Winston-Salem with joint sessions with the state public health association. Officers elected include Dr. M. T. Foster as president and Dr. J. A. Morris as vice president. Dr. W. Bradford was named secretary. Dr. A. H. Elliot of Wilmington and Dr. J. P. Davis were among speakers. a committee will study the social security act’s impact on public health workers. Tomorrow Dr. Wingate Johnson will succeed Dr. C. F. Stronsnider as president, with a president elect to be named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winston-Salem
North Carolina Medical Society
State Public Health Association
The
Health Association
Medical Society
M. T. Foster
Fayetteville
R. M. Bule
Greensboro
J. A. Morris
Oxford
A. H. Elliot
Wilmington
W. Bradford
Charlotte
Association
Virginia Jones
New York
National Organization For Public
The House That Ann Built previews for builders
A special preview of The House That Ann Built will be shown at 7 45 pm Wednesday at the Sherman hotel for building industry members. The film from Snow Lumber and Johns Manville stars Beverly Bayne James Spottswood and Neil O Day and follows a family torn between building anew or remodeling their old home.
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Sheraton Hotel
Ann
The
Snow Lumber Company
Johns Manville
Beverly Bayne
James Spottswood
Neil O'Day
Ran cheman High Junior Class Outing at Kimesville Lake
The Ran cheman High School junior class enjoyed a Saturday picnic at Kimesville Lake with boat riding and games. Chaperones were Miss Lula Younts and Miss Nita Garrett.
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Rancheman High School
Kimesville Lake
Lula Younts
Nita Garrett
Operetta Hansel and Gretel Draws Crowd for Charity
Friday night performance of Hansel and Gretel drew a crowded house and proceeds will fund Library Books for elementary grades. Local residents Mrs. W. F. Mathews and Miss Maud Fox attended Greensboro parents day at Woman's College Saturday. Mrs. Sumner Robins of Asheboro visited mother Mrs. Mamie Robins. Miss Louis Mathews of Franklinton spent the weekend with her parents. Dr. C. D. Kistler will attend the Pinehurst dental meeting May 4 to 5. Mr. and Mrs. Co L. Hasty announce the birth of daughter Mattie Ellen on April 21. Mrs. Ivan Siler and children, with several friends, spent days in High Point shopping.
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Hansel and
Gretel
W. F. Mathews
Maud Fox
Woman's College
Greensboro
Sumner Robins
Asheboro
Mamie Robins
Louis Mathews
Franklinton
C. D. Kistler
Pinehurst
Co. L. Hasty
Mattie Ellen
Ivan Siler
Deliah
L. D. Vincannon
Anne Lee Allred and
Vernay
John Ferguson
Fanny Henson
High Point
Girls' Pentagon Club Hosts Miss Pat Hall Tonight
The Girls' Pentagon group will be entertained by Miss Pat Hall at her Montlieu avenue home for a regular meeting at 7 30 this evening.
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Pentagon Club
Pat Hall
Montlieu Avenue
Re elected Mayor Craven heads Lexington second primary
Lexington voters re elected Mayor John B. Craven to a second two year term without opposition along with eight city commissioners in a second primary.
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Lexington
John B. Craven
Perez Led Chile Through Turbulent Years 1861 1871
Don Jose Joaquin Perez born 1800 became Chilean president in 1861 guiding the nation through Araucanian secession, a Spanish war of 1864, and border Indian raids. He died 1890 and Chile marked his legacy with stamps issued in 1911 and 1934.
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Jose Joaquin Perez
Chile
Paris
Buenos Aires
Perez
United States
Spain
Peru
South America
Wilson County ABC Reports Nine Month Profits
Officials report nine month profits totaling 80 279 78 on liquor sales of 381 196 25 in Wilson County. Since openings in July 1935 profits reached 180 325 67.
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Wilson
Wilson County Alcoholic Beverage Control Board
Earthquake Recorded by Georgetown Seismograph
Georgetown University seismograph registered a moderately strong quake today with shocks estimated 8500 miles away to the northwest, as a distant event recorded in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Georgetown University
University
Dentists Gather for 63rd North Carolina Dental Convention
Pinehurst May 4 delegates convene for the 63rd annual meeting of the North Carolina Dental Society. Lectures by Dr. Webb B. Gur head of operative dentistry and Dr. Andy T. Sears cover pulp filling materials and hydro colloid impressions for inlays and bridges. New officers to be elected and a banquet planned as clinics and demonstrations by visiting specialists proceed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pinehurst
Webb B. Gur
Medical College Ofginia
Andy T. Sears
Jacksonville
Florida Dental Society
Ff North Carolina Dental Society
Gurley
Seas
S& Vision
Paul H. Jeserich
University of Michigan
I. C. of
Mebane
Vincent
Brooks Jr. Wins Tarboro Mayor Race in Triangular Contest
The Tarboro election results show Brooks Jr. defeating incumbent Rawls Howard and A. Matthews in a three way mayoral race. Attorney Young and others were on the ballot. Final tallies not provided.
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Tarboro
Bore
Brooks , Jr
Young
Rawls Howard
A. Matthews
Exonerated Driver Cleared in Raleigh Pedestrian Death
A Raleigh coroner's jury exonerated R Hedrick of Williamston in the traffic death of A Herman a 26 year old Raleigh pedestrian. The May 4 report notes the jury found no fault by Hedrick in the fatal incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Hedrick
Williamston
A. Herman
Raleigh
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Nannie Belle
Monte Lee Reynolds
Troy
Y. L. Stokes
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John H. Allen
Mr. Reynolds
John M. Reynolds
Otelia Allen Reynolds
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Parent — Teacher Congress
Miss Pope Andre Roy Proctor
Bummer
Moffitt’s
North Main Street
Bridge Club
Miss Parker
Marshall
Guilford
Miss Ashwell
UNC
Dr. R. A. Herring
Rand
Business and Professional Girls Club
Business and Professional Women Club
Elwood Hotel
William C. Trueblood
Whittier
Calif
Twentieth Century Study Club
Lamar McCallum
Parkway
High Point Woman's Club
J. A. Marsh
Edgedale Drive
Union Hill Group
Domino Club
Flapper
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Polan Banks
Havana
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Hutchen'’S Bakery
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Heck
Congress
Wagger's Ladies Shoe
L. W. Black
Blackwelder
Nat Walker
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