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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1941

Page

15

Voorhees School Pupils Present Ting Ling Circus Parade

Voorhees Modern Kindergarten School staged a Ting ling Circus on the playground as part of animal care studies. Kids dressed as ring master, elephants, trainer, fat lady, rope walker, clowns, ponies and more, with a parade and a dramatic fire skit featuring 23 children. Vendors supported Bundles for Britain. ushers included Charles Froelick Foy Freeman.

Voorhees Modern Kindergarten Bundles For Britain Fund Charles Duke Froelick John Foy George Freeman Kinderfakten Dorothy Lewis Voorhees Jimmy Armstrong Irene Abernathy Bill Bailey Jimmy Blair Sandra Casey Nancy Criddelbaugh Charles Curry Stuart Fountain Carolyn Foy Frank Foy Stuart Hart Lucy Heilig Niki Henley Carter Ingram Amos Kearns Sherry Kearns Joy Knox Betts’ Mebane Elizabeth Reese Kit Stinson Peggy Smithdeal Suzanne Staunton Ann

Miss Holmes Crowell Weds C W Turner in York South

Lenington May 10 special reports the marriage of Miss Lutel Holmes Crowell and Curtis Wertz Turner on April 19 in York South Carolina with Rev F B Edwards officiating. Crowell, daughter of Mrs Daisy H Rodgers and the late Ed Crowell, is a Lexington High School and Draughons Business College graduate. Turner, son of Mr and Mrs Curtis Turner, is a Mount Pleasant Military Institute alumnus employed by A H Guion Co of Charlotte.

Lenington Lutel Holmes Crowell Curtis Wertz Turner York S. C F. B. Edwards Turner Daisy H. Rodgers Ed Crowell Lexington High School Draughon’s Business College Winston-Saljem Curtis Turner Mount Pleasant Military Institute A. H. Guion Company Charlotte

Social Schedule for High Point Clubs and Groups

A dense listing shows meetings across Monday to Thursday for social and civic groups in High Point. Highlights include the Garden Clubs meeting at the YWCA with day change noted, the Mabel Bullard circle hosting Miss Doris Pape, Beta Sigma Phi Mu chapter at the Sheraton, a city-wide Girl Scout Court of Awards at Elm Street school, Junior Service League board and general meetings at the YWCA, and various DAR, Altrusa, and nursing events at Adams Memorial YWCA and related venues.

High Point Council of Garden Clubs Doris Pape Mabel Bullard Green Street Baptist Church Guy Conrad Winston-Salem Road Beta Sigma Phi Sorority Sheraton Hotel Elm Street

Asheboro U D C Memorial Service Honors Confederate Heroes

Randolph chapter United Daughters of the Confederacy held a brief memorial service at Asheboro cemetery honoring county Confederate veterans. Rev. Paul Hardin Jr led prayers, J D Ross read a poem, A L Lansinger played a solo, and Confederate songs closed with taps. The group decorated graves with Confederate markers and flags on May 10.

Asheboro Randolph United Daughters of the Confederacy Paul Hardin, Jr J. D. Ross A. L. Lansinger

Rankin to lead NCFWC at Winston-Salem convention

Mrs. P. R. Rankin of Mt. Gilead was elected president of the State Federation of Women's Clubs at its annual convention in Winston-Salem. Colerain's Mrs. C. W. Beasley became second vice president, Mt. Gilead's Mrs. O. V. Scarborough was correspondent secretary, and Ashe Ville's Mrs. R. H. Latham was trustee. No election was held for first vice president, recording secretary, or treasurer as incumbents served one year of two-year terms. The 1942 convention will be in Asheville.

Winston-Salem N. C P. R. Rankin Mt. Gilead State Federation of Women’s Clubs C. W. Beasley Colerain O. V. Scarborough R. H. Latham Ashe Ville Asheville

Traveling Art Exhibit Arrives in High Point

The Woman's Club sponsors a traveling art exhibit by North Carolina artists. It will be shown Thursday and Friday, May 15-16, in the Elks Club game room. Artists from Greensboro Raleigh and other cities plus several local painters will be represented.

North Carolina High Point Elks’ Club Greensboro Raleigh

High Point Garden Club to Meet at Hayes Home

The High Point Garden Club will gather Tuesday morning at 10 o clock at Mrs W A Hayes home 418 Edgedale Drive The topic is Appropriate Flower Arrangements in the Home Speakers include Mesdames R K Stewart W C Jones and W C Ido

High Point Garden Club W. A. Hayes High Point Garden Clubs Edgedale Drive Mesdames R. K. Stewart W. C. Jones W. C. Ido

Community Notices and Local Farewells in Greensboro

Miss Wilma Tillett of Charlotte visits Greensboro today as a guest of Mrs. A S Caldwell Jr at Park Way. Mrs. William McNeely returns to Toccoa Ga Monday after visiting her mother Mrs. F F Dickson at 506 Lindsay Street. Miss Margaret Dickson returns home from WCUNCG this weekend to Lindsay Street with her mother. Miss Winifred Smith of Cocoa nut Grove Fla has stayed with Mrs. Ed Atkinson at Emerywood Court for a week. Mesdames Howard S Hartzell George West and W S Holmes attend a district Woman's Auxiliary meeting in Leaksville at St Marys By the Highway Church. Mrs. W T Alexander recuperates from surgery at Morris Street home. Billy Gray joins local patrols in Washington DC for the weekend. Gilbert Gray visits Charlotte for the weekend. Miss Lucille Poe visits her Apex home for the weekend. Dr Lee Wireless visits his family in Spring Hope today. Mrs Clyde Rusa of Rocky Mount and Joan Kerr return home for funeral of Mrs Sarah Hudson. Fred Kerr of Ft Screvens Ga called home for grandmother Mrs Sarah Hudson’s funeral and visits his mother Mrs G E Kerr until Tuesday. Margie Kerr Freeman leaves for Williamsburg Va after attending Mrs Sarah Hurson’s funeral. Misses Alene Wrenn Mary Jane Sarah Wrenn and Doris Parham return today from Daytona Beach Fla after a week’s vacation.

Winifred Smith Cocoanut Grove, Fla Ed Atkinson Emerywood Court Apartments Howard S. Hartzell George West W. S. Holmes Leaksville Woman's Auxiliary of the Episcopal Diocese St. Mary's Lily Hill Fred Kerr Ft. Screvens Sarah Hudson G. E. Kerr

Miss Sybil Ellis Hosts Formal Party at Home

Miss Sybil Ellis entertained a group of friends with a formal party on the Thomasville road Friday evening. Games suited to the occasion were played and refreshments were served later. Guests included Geraldine Hedrick, Katherine Newby, Anne Kennedy, Carson Yates, Gordon Taylor, Stuart Kennedy, Paul Bryant, Edward O. Hutchins, Ray Parks, James Everhart, Mrs. Ellis, Mr. and Mrs. George Frank Marine, and Graham Vaughn.

Sybil Ellis Thomasville Road Geraldine Hedrick Katherine Newby Anne Kennedy Carson Yates Gordon Taylor Stuart Kennedy Paul Bryant Edward O. Hutchins Ray Parks James Everhart Ms. Elis George Frank Marine Graham Vaughn

Entre Nous Club Cancelled This Week Next Meeting Planned

The Entre Nous Club will not meet this week and will gather next week at Mrs. A. M. Rankin's home. The exact day and time are to be announced later.

Entre Nous Club A. M. Rankin

Announce Birth of a Daughter at Burrus Memorial Hospital

Mr and Mrs L E Bishop announce the birth of a daughter Phillys Ann at Burrus Memorial Hospital on May 3. Dr E J Coltrane, president of Brevard College, escorted Miss Mary Alma Coltrane to their Brevard home after her visit to Trinity. Various local visits and guests are listed, including Betty Long, Mary Ann Kidd, and Mrs Sara F Cole among others staying or visiting Greensboro and Washington area.

L. E. Bishop Phillys Ann Burrus Memorial Hospital Mary Alma Coltrane E. J. Coltrane Brevard College Brevard Coltrane China Grove A. B. Coltrane Trinity Mary Ann Kidd Atlanta, Ga Sara F. Cole Mrs. Cole E. A. Downey Howell Street Kidd Cole Greensboro News-Record Greensboro

D A R Chapter To Install Officers And Hear Congress Report

The Alexander Martin Chapter D A R will meet Tuesday at 3 30 PM at Emerywood Country Club for its May gathering. Associate hostesses include Mesdames Stew art Caldwell Whitener Morris Brockmann Ingram Sherrod Idol. Reports on the Continental Congress in Washington will be presented and the installation of new officers will be highlighted.

Junior Service League W. C High Point Garden Club W. A. Hayes Edgedale Drive George T. Wooden Alexander Marlin Daughters of the American Revolution Emerywood Country Club Continental Congress Mesdames R. K. Stewart A. S. Caldwell, Jr Edgar Whitener J. A. Morris Alexander Martin H. L. Brockmann C. T. Ingram, Sr Edith Moore Sherrod Miss Pearl Idol Washington

Thomasville Flower Show Showcases Colorful Exhibits and Prizes

The Thom asville Flower Show held at Main Street school gym featured floral specimens rock gardens borders and other projects with blue ribbons awarded to the Thomasville Garden club for its lily pool the Little Gardens club for its rustic well and the Friendly Garden club for its rock garden. Awards in flower arrangements went to nine local women and to George Finch Daniel Beck and others for various displays. Judges from High Point evaluated entries and the two day event drew many visitors.

Thomasville Main Street Thomasville Garden Club Little Gardens Club Friendly Garden Club Mesdames Ceph Hepler R. B. Bevan W. J. Loftin W. E. Tomlinson Sam Welborn John R. Myers G. W. Bodenheimer George Finch Hunter Burton Daniel Beck Harry Curlee J. A. Nelson Ernestine Sowers John Myers Mills J. W. Sowers, Jr Bobby Reed Tula Faye Willard Leon Yates Raeford Black Mesdames S. H. Tomlinson Levi Hayworth Joseph D. Cox Fred R. Taylor High Point

Tice Ford Cake Cutting Follows Vows Rehearsal

Following the rehearsal for the wedding of Miss Mary Bailey Tice to Ernest E. Ford of Greensboro Friday evening, the cake cutting was held at the home of Dr. and Mrs. W. T. Tice. The bride-elect cut the wedding cake and the finding of the symbols furnished amusement. Punch was served with the cake and later heart shaped sandwiches nuts and mints were served from an attractive table with a green and white centerpiece.

Mary Bailey Tice Ernest E. Ford Greensboro W. T. Tice Hillcrest Drive

University Women To Meet Saturday Final Meeting

The High Point branch of the American Association of University Women will meet on Saturday May 17 at 3 PM at Mrs R I Quigley's Westwood home. It will be a business and social gathering concluding this year's meetings with Mrs Quigley hosting assisted by Mesdames B W Kirkman and J D Ross, with president Mrs R A Herring presiding.

High Point American Association of University Women R. I. Quigley Westwood Quigley Mesdames B. W. Kirkman J. D. Ross R. A. Herring

Also Mentioned on This Page

Voorhees School Garden Club Council Mother Staty E. H. Cox W. L. Trogdon Johns-Manville Lawrence Paint U. S. Gypsum Parker- Brown J. A. Hardison West Broad Street Lois Elizabeth Harold Gray Harrison Burt Holmes Crowell C. W. Turner Raper O. Henry Study Club Ralph D. Moffitt West Second Avenue W. F. Welborn F. H. Wall A. M. Arnett Woman's College of the University of North Carolina Arnett England France Misses Pearle Rosa Moffitt Welborn Wall Alma Owen J. C. Leonard, Jr H. F E. Olive E B. Craven Charles Williams John Raper John E. Raper South Main Street P. C. Riley Fort Bragg Sallis Hunt Woodrow Melay Mesdames Riley Vann Miller Cecil Hayes Richard Phillips Camille Hunt Sarah Kincaid This City Gladys Currie Louise Melvin Celeste Hubbard Sara Shaw Mesdames George Finch Alexander Shaw Fayetteville Harry Hensel Nesbit Edwards Municipal Country Club Bau) Hinkle Paul Hinkle Woodrow McKay B. C. Young, Jr L. £. Andrews Charles E. Williams Cloyd Philpott C. H. Hargrave Robert Grubb John B. Craven John A. McCrary Robert Philpott E. B. Craven, Jr D. F. Conrad, Jr N. J. Binning Vance Circle Evelyn Canady Johnsie Warner Canady Warner Bill Binning C. J. Jarvis Hill Smith Grover Myers Inez Henley Agnes Carrick Vivian Smith Addie Fulton Dorothy Owen Vivian Sowers Julian Bruce Leonard Mildred Maxine Sechrest Vance Street Paige Fritts Pansy Sheaf Kathleen Sechrest Mesdames Joe Taylor George Goings E. C. Sechrest Thenry Reeves Margaret Aaron Pauline Forcum Dot Thompson Margaret Broadway Bobby Hinkle P. E. Fox F. B. Hinkle Edna Davis Harry L. Brown Twentieth Century Study Club J. W. Thomas Otteray Drive High Point Graduate Nurses Club Adams Memorial Y. W. C. A The Y. Wlc. A Adams Memorial Asheboro U. D. C NCFWC Woman's Club Old English Motor Company Willowbrook West Commerce Streets Wayside Garden Wayside Garden Club Peter Rabbit Mr. MacGregor Home and Garden Club Enterprise Wilma Tillett Parkway William Bicneely Toccoa F. F. Dickson Lindsay Street Margaret Dickson W. T. Alexander Morris Street Guilford General Hospital Billy Gray Washington, D. C Capital Gilbert Gray Lucille Poe Apex Dr. Lee Wireless Spring Hope Clyde Rusa Rocky Mount Joan Kerr Margie Kerr Freeman Williamsburg Sarah Hurson Alene Wrenn Mary Jane Sarah Wrenn Doris Parham Daytona Beach Fla Vacaton Betty Long Bockingham Guilford Avenue Martha Bobbitt Helen Bulla Margie Moon Ambassador Hotel Howard E. Willard E. C. Atkinson Miss Smith D.A.R Congress Tice Ford Carolina Beaver Creek Tennessee Vermont Carolina Flagstone Company
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