U D C Chapters Hold Confederate Memorial at Oakwood
U D C High Point and Laura Wesson chapters held Memorial Day rites at Oakwood Cemetery in the Confederate plot. Dr. P. S. Kennett spoke on Confederate veterans and women who carried on, followed by prayers, flag salute, Taps, and graveside wreaths honoring Laura Wesson and a Confederate veteran monument.
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Oakwood Cemetery
Oakwood Memorial Park
High Point
Laura Wesson
United Daughters of the Confederacy
P. 5
Kennett
High Point College
South
J. D. Brame
H. P. Morrison
Taps
Reid Marsh
Irving Paylor
United Confederate Veterans
High Point Girls Honored At Duke
Two High Point girls Miss Doris Stroupe and Miss Eleanor Powell have been honored at Duke University Women's College. Stroupe joined the Social Standards committee planning annual So Ed Balls and campus social life. Powell was tapped to Sandals honorary sophomore order for scholarship leadership and service. Powell served as High School newspaper editor and active in debate and drama. Peggy Jane Smith was born to Mr. and Mrs. Karl Smith at their East Russell Street home.
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Karl Smith
East Russell Street
Peggy Jane
Smith
Lena Cansey
High Point
New Hats for Summer of Straws in Wide Brim Range
New styles for summer include Glad hats with sensible brim models in various sizes. Available shades include Black Navy Natural Burnt. Beautiful quality of straws offered in multiple head sizes.
Popular Mother's Day Gifts Offered at Popular Prices
Attractive selections for Mother’s Day include new wash frocks blouses skirts bags gloves hosiery underwear play suits of cotton slacks shorts shirts. A wide range of gifts is showcased with emphasis on everyday wear and practical fashion items.
YWCA Membership Drive Receives Splendid Response
Membership chairwoman Mrs. Fred Whitescarver reports strong renewal and new member growth in the YWCA annual drive. Clubs, including Business and Professional girls, join at full or strong participation. Plans for Merrie Wood camp, summer tennis, and swimming classes are under way. First swimming class drew 50 attendees.
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Fred Whitescarver
Merrie Wood
Florence Nightingale Club
Leta Anderson
Mary Coble
Industrial Committee
Jackson Farm
Josephine Jackson
Elva Small
Health Education Department
Burbank Garden Club hosts final season picnic
The Burbank Garden Club held a season ending picnic at Mrs. E. H. Jarrett’s suburban home with 19 members and two visitors. Mrs. E. W. Klemme presided in Mrs. Marsh’s absence as reports from the North Carolina Garden Club meeting were read by Miss Mary Mungan, Mrs. R. H. Sechrest, and Mrs. Edgar Hartley. Bloomed rooms showcased original arrangements.
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Burbank
Priscilla Club Meets as Girl Reserve Hosts Folk Festival
Social events schedule lists a 3 p.m. Priscilla club gathering at 1104 Forest Hill Drive with Mrs. Bullard, a 7:30 p.m. City-wide International Folk Festival by Girl Reserve Clubs at the Junior High School auditorium to benefit Girl Reserve activities, and 8:30 p.m. Burrus Memorial Hospital nurses graduating class commencement at the Lutheran Church with principal speaker O. A. Kirkman.
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Priscilla Club
Burrus Memorial Hospital
Lutheran Church
O. A. Kirkman
Church Classes Plan Friday Meetings Across Town
The Philathea class of Rankin Memorial M P church meets Friday at 7 30 p m at Mrs Athel Payne or near Hasty High School with 7 15 gathering for transport. Associate hostesses include Mrs J S Jackson Miss Alice Ross and Kathleen Embler. The Vota Vitae class of Green Street Baptist meets Friday at 7 30 p m with Misses Dorothy and Grace Simpson at 303 Chestnut Street. The Catherine Gill Bible Class of Welch Memorial meets Friday at 7 30 p m at Mrs Mabel Joyner's home 812 Tate Street.
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Rankin Memorial M.P. Church
Athel Payne
Hasty High School
Green Street Baptist Church
Dorothy
Grace Simpson
Chestnut Street
Catherine Gill
Catherine Gill Bible
Welch Memorial Church
Mabel Joyner
Tate Street
Rotary Anns Plan Rotary District Conference Events
Local Rotary Anns finalize plans for the 189th Rotary District conference at the Sheraton Hotel with registration this afternoon. Activities include a Fellowship dinner, a theatre outing at the Dener Theatre, an informal dance, golf at Emerywood, a bridge rock and checker party, and a tea at Mrs. Elizabeth H. Covington's home.
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Rotary Anns
Sheraton Hotel
Irvin Morgan, Jr
Farmville
Amos R. Kearns
Rotary
Mesdames
Joseph D. Cox
Carter Dalton
W. C. Idol
Emerywood Country Club
Elizabeth H. Covington
Wayside Club Explores Outdoor Living Room At Hayden Garden
Wayside Garden club held a program on Outdoor Living Rooms with Mrs. J. F. Hayden and Mrs. Royster Tucker presenting. Guests toured Hayden garden relandscaped with an outdoor living area, rock garden and pool, and refreshments were served. Plans for a May 23 picnic at Springfield church were discussed, with about 25 attendees.
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Wayside Club
J. F. Hayden
Wayside Garden Club
Royster Tucker
Washington Street
Hayden
J. E. Marsh
Springfield Church
Washington Council To Meet Tonight At Seven
The Washington Council number four Daughters of America announces a time change for this evening. The meeting starts at seven o'clock instead of 7 30. Members are urged to note the earlier hour and arrive promptly.
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Washington Council
Number Four
Daughters of America
Mem
Magdalene Rebekah Lodge Meets Friday
The Magdalene Rebekah Lodge will hold an important meeting Friday evening at 7 30 in their hall on West Commerce Street. Several committee reports will be heard and final arrangements made for entertaining the State Assembly, which meets here starting Monday.
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Magdalene Rebekah Lodge
West Commerce Street
State Assembly
Ada Blair Grade Mothers Honor Faculty Members
The Ada Blair School grade mothers hosted a farewell party for the faculty in the library with about forty attendees. The room featured cut flowers and a tea table with red and white rosebuds, and Mrs. C. A. Bishop oversaw arrangements with games and contests from 3:30 to 5:30. Mr. and Mrs. Lewis King announce the birth of son Franklin Donald at 247 Proctor Street on May 8.
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Ada Blair
C. A. Bishop
Mrs. Lewis King
Franklin Donald
Proctor Street
Arrangements Near Completion For Girl Reserve Folk Festival
City wide folk festival set for Friday evening at 7 30 o clock in the Junior High School auditorium featuring eight Girl Reserve groups in 10 minute programs. Clubs will wear costumes representing nations and end with the grand finale singing Follow the Gleam. Proceeds support expanding the Girl Reserve program and summer camp plans.
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C. C. C. Post
Mrs P C Russell travels after uncle's death in Norfolk
Mrs P C Russell of 410 Montheu Avenue left last night for Norfolk Virginia where she was called by the death of her uncle Martin Casper who died suddenly at his home there Friends expect her return to High Point Saturday Lois Leonard of Thomasville is a Burrus Memorial Hospital patient and progressing well Bobby McLeod son of Mr and Mrs E V McLeod is ill with measles at Arbor Dale Drive Mrs Swink has returned home at 1311 Franklin Street after a five week hospital stay she is improving Sir Walter Raleigh statue missing in London while Offenburg Germany erected one for an English seaman explorer.
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P. C. Russell
Montheu Avenue
Norfolk
Martin Casper
Russell
High Point
Gene Miss Lois Leonard
Thomasville
Burrus Memorial Hospital
Bobby McLeod
E. V. McLeod
Arbordale Drie
Mary Swink
Franklin Street
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Madeline Hoover
Duke
Peggy Jane Smith
Moffitt 'S
YWCA
Burbank Club
WCMNC
Greensboro
Woman's College of the University of North Carolina
Department of Home Economics
Frances Snyder
University of Purdue
Margaret Blair
University of Georgia
Rosa Loyving
Virginia
Institute For
Nat Walker
Walgreen's
Rankin Memorial Philatheas
Franklin Donald King
Cloverdale
Grocery Dept
Flufpo
Men's & Boys’ Dept
Olor
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