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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1940

Page

6

Altrusa Banquet And Progressive Dinner Plans Made

A High Point Altrusa Club meeting announced the annual banquet set for May 28 at Sedgefield Inn with Salisbury Altrusa guests and district governor Eva Wall as honor guest Plans for a June progressive dinner at multiple member homes were also unveiled Officers and committee members were named and Unity Week WPA project visits were invited as part of the program.

Altrusa Club Sheraton Marie Caddell Lucile Johnston Karl Shepard Gladis Kivett Hannah Campbell Lillian Massey Lee F. Schaner Better Government Institute Aliusa Club Sea Committee Ry Ballard Myrtle Barthmaier Sedgefield Inn Salisbury Club High Point Altrusans Eva Wall Lois Welborn Nancy K. Poston Mary Lou Roth

Ten Provisional Members Welcomed At May Meeting Of Junior Service League

The May meeting of the Junior Service League welcomed ten provisional members at Emerywood Country Club. New officers were named to reflect national changes. The group approved WPA band services for summer concerts at the municipal lake and reported progress on thrift shop renovations and local hospital library takeovers.

Junior Service League Jesse Washburn Tuberculosis Control Committee Alice MacRae Caldwell Capus Waynick Adams Memorial Y. W. C. A Laurance Ingram W. F. Bailey WPA Tal Henry Elliott Wood J. W. Lindsay

Sedgefield Boxes for Box-Holders at Annual Horse Show

The Sedgefield Horse Show will fill more than 30 boxes with attendees from High Point Sedgefield Winston Salem and Greensboro. Box holders from High Point include J Welch Harriss James Foscue Wilber Jones and others. The notice also reports the birth of Elizabeth Jane to Basil and wife on May 9 at 207 Kennedy Street.

Sedgefield Nathan Ayers Allen Watkins T. V. Rochelle H. A. Gaffney A. T. Smith Russell Hall J. N. Weeks Winston- Seiem C. Vv. Stanley Stanleytown W. H. May, Jr Burlington Joseph Melk. Bryan Basil Freeman Elizabeth Jane Kennedy Street

Jeweled Eyeglasses Highlight Fashion Frames

The article describes eyeglasses with jeweled frames on oxford styles and lorgnettes. Frames swing on narrow grosgrain ribbons with black enameled handles set with small diamonds. Folding glasses feature a sparkling diamond clip and are designed to tuck into an evening bag.

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Social Calendar Highlights Women Club Events and Dances

The calendar lists multiple events from Wednesday to Saturday including Moose meeting nominations, Jewish Women’s Council study group with opera study, En tre Nous Club entertaining, bridge at Hillcrest Drive, Philomathian and Canterbury Club meetings, a tea for bride elect Miss Mary Lou Myrick, a Sedgefield Hunt picnic and horse show, and the Emerywood Country Club May dance with an out of town orchestra. Reservations required for the dance plates.

Women of Moose Moose Hall High Point Council of Jewish Women Sam Tobias Parkway Harry Doctor J. Gurney Briggs Embree H. Blackard Entre Nous Club Hillcrest Drive H. M. Ridge, Jr Bridge Arbordale Drive Nell Bulla Philomathean Club W. C. Jones West Farriss Avenue Canterbury Club Owen Reese North Main Street C. M. Waynick John A. Miller Sarah Howertox Mary Louise Myrick Sedgefield Hunt Sedgefield Emerywood Country Club

Informal Party Given By Mrs Mason Brown Fetes Miss Ribelin

Mrs Mason E Brown hosted an informal supper and shower at 1000 North Main Street to honor Miss Pauline Ribelin visiting as a bride to be. Guests included D C Kearns Agnes Campbell Josephine Woodward Frances Justice Minnie Hyams Amelia Hough Lillian Parish Catherine Ayers and more. Miss Ribelin also receives gifts and a corsage of rosebuds. The same afternoon an open house is held by the Woman's Auxiliary of the First Presbyterian Church where she formerly served as secretary.

Mason E. Brown 1000 North Main Street Pauline Ribelin C. Williamson Mexico City D. C. Kearns Agnes Campbell Josephine Woodward Frances Justice Minnie Hyams Amelia Hough Lillian Parish Catherine Ayers Ribelin First Presbyterian Church

Monarch Auxiliary Plans Weiner Roast and Musical Program

The Monarch Club Ladies Auxiliary met at Mrs. E. R. Andersons home on Jones Street. They announced a weiner roast set for May 24 at Taylor's Cabin and that summer meetings will be at night. Mrs. F L Conrad and Mrs Clyde Barksdale presented music with three songs and accompanying piano. 13 members attended.

F. L. Conrad Clyde Barksdale Monarch Club E. R. Anderson Jones Street Taylor's Cabin

Eastern Star Chapter Welcomes New Member and Elects Delegate

The High Point chapter number 106 of the Order of the Eastern Star met at the Masonic Temple with Mrs. Beadie Mabry in charge. One new member, Mrs. Susie B. Oldham, joined, reports from committees were heard, and Mabry was chosen delegate to the Grand Chapter meeting in Wilmington in June. Twenty-eight members and one visitor attended.

High Point Order of the Eastern Star Masonic Temple Beadie Mabry Susie B. Oldham Mabry Grand Chapter North Carolina Wilmington

New Official Slate Of Alexander Martin D A R Chapter Installed In Rites Here

The Alexander Martin chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution held a May meeting at the home of Mrs. H. A. Millis on North Main Street to install a new slate of officers headed by incoming regent Mrs. N. S. Stirewall. Retiring regent Mrs. J. F. Hayden served as installing officer and received the regent’s pin. Incoming officers include Mrs. Hayden, vice regent. Mrs. George D. Finch, second vice regent. Mrs. T. S. McKenzie, recording secretary. Mrs. C. B. Mattocks, historian. Mrs. J. L. H. Reynolds, chaplain. Mrs. William Jarrell, corresponding secretary. Mrs. J. W. Harris, custodian of librarian and registrar. Miss Pearl Idol. A past regent’s pin was presented to Mrs. Hayden. Delegates and guests discussed Continental Congress reports and future programs. The social hour featured refreshments and spring flowers.

N.S. Stirewall Alexander Martin Daughters of the American Revolution H. A. Millis North Main Street Mesdames Howard Marsh John Whitescarver C. T. Ingram, Sr T. V. Rochelle Seborn Perry Clair Conner Royster Tucker Stirewalt Ed. F. Hayden Alexander Martin Chapter Hayden

Tuesday Evening Garden Club Miniature Show And June Picnic

The Tuesday Evening Garden Club held a miniature flower show with around 30 entries and awarded top prizes to Mrs. Charles Byrd and iris exhibitor entries by Mrs. John Tate and Mrs. R. R. Blackburn. The meeting at Mrs. J. C. Teague’s on Hillcrest Drive also planned the June annual picnic and featured a tea served in Teague’s garden.

J. C. Teague Hillcrest Drive W. B. McEwen Joseph D. Cox Charles Byrd C. A. Ring Fred Gordy E. A. Downey R. R. Blackburn Jones Burns John

Miss Isabel Boyles Bride-Elect Feted At Luncheon

Miss Isabel Boyles bride-elect of Thomasville was honored at a luncheon hosted by Miss Lois Johnson and Miss Mary Johnson Lambeth at their home. Ten guests attended the pastel event with lace mats and pale yellow iris centerpiece. Guests included Peggy Hite Mary Johnson McMillan Priscilla Lambeth and Mesdames Crutchfield Proctor Lambeth Heathcote and hostesses. The hostess gift for the honoree was a sandwich tray. Local visitors and area residents were noted as well as two out of town guests and students visiting from Woman's College Greens boro.

Thomasville Lois Johnson Mary Johnson Lambeth Isabel Boyles Miss Boyles Peggy Hite Mary Johnson McMillan Priscilla Lambeth Douglas Crutchfield J. Roy Proctor James Lambeth, Jr Betram Heathcote

Party Honors Bride At Guilford Street Home

Miss Evelyn Hiatt hosted a gathering on Guilford Street for her sister-in-law Mrs. Robert F Hiatt newlywed. Two tables of progressive hearts awarded top prize a vase to Miss Frances Small and a law award ash trays to Mrs Robert Hiatt. A miscellaneous gift shower followed and an ice course was served to guests.

Evelyn Hiatt Guilford Street Robert F. Hiatt Frances Small Robert Hiatt

North Carolina Medical Society Meeting Actions Noted

Dr and Mrs R G Jennings attend the North Carolina Medical Society and Ladies Auxiliary meeting in Pinehurst on Tuesday. Mrs Leonard Rackley visits Birmingham Alabama relatives this week. George Lyles Jr a Duke University student spent weekend with his parents on Salem Street. Elizabeth Blair of UNC spent weekend with her parents J R Blair. Mrs Forrest Grimes and daughter Ann stay at Roaring River with relatives. Mrs Raymond Brinkley shown gifts Friday night at Kinnywood shower hosted by Mrs Allen Myers and Miss Eula Crump. Prizes to Mrs Glenn Stuart and Miss Elsie Rothrock. Refreshments served to Mesdames Rayford Brinkley Jack Jones Fred Foster Lester Rothrock Glenn Stuart Jeff Hartman James Murphy Paul Sullivan and Misses Elsie and Pauline Rothrock. Mrs Brinkley displayed gifts during refreshments. Elizabeth K Blue of Raleigh spent weekend here with Miss Maye Livengood on West Main Street. Mrs W F Rader of Newton spent Monday here with daughter Mrs Ray Hoover.

Lexington Avenue Robert Boyle Troy N. Y P. M. Sherrill O. R. Hodgin Lynchburg North Carolina Dentists’ Association C. F. Gibson Danville Gibson T. E. Jennings BE. O. Swicegood Lima Ohio Gerald R. C. Harville Kings Mountain Berta Gray Nancy Abernathy Woman's College Greensboro Lillian Yow R. G. Jennings North Carolina Medical Society Pinehurst Leonard Rackley Birmingham Ala George Lyles, Jr Duke University G. W. Lyles Salem Street Elizabeth Blair University of North Carolina J. R. Blair Forrest Grimes Ann Roaring River Raymond Brinkley Pearl Beck Allen Myers Eula Crump Paul Sullivan Kinnywood Glenn Stuart Elsie Rothrock Mesdames Rayford Brinkley Jack Jones Fred Foster Lester Rothrock Jeff Hartman James Murphy Elsie Pauline Rothrock Elizabeth K. Blue Raleigh Maye Livengood West Main Street W. F. Rader Newton Ray Hoover

Carroll Outlines P T A Aims At Emma Blair Meet

Carroll outlines P T A aims at the Emma Blair gathering. He discusses resolutions from the state congress emphasizing cooperation of public enterprises with parents and teachers to foster healthier happier students. Devotionals and songs by Henry R Hall's sixth grade supplement a program with bands and orchestras directed by staff.

Congress of Parents and Teachers Emma _ Blair Parent-Teacher Association Charlies F. Carroll Carroll State Congress Henry R. Hall Eartha Daniels Marjorie Ellington Ernestine Strickland Hall Virginia Frank Alrutz

College Alumni Executive Staff To Meet Thursday

An urgent meeting of the High Point College Alumni Association executive staff will be held Thursday at 7 30 P M at Miss Unity Nash 208 Boulevard. Plans for an Alumni Day program follow the May 23 musical start and mark the last fall meeting of the year.

High Point College Alumni Association Miss Unity Nash Boulevard

Ray Street P T A to Sponsor Bridge Party Next Monday

The Ray Street Parent Teacher Association executive board planned a benefit bridge party for Monday at 8 pm at the Sheraton Hotel. Grade mothers will run four tables each and reservations can be made by calling Mrs. W. C. Folger.

Ray Street Pl. x Sheraton Hotel Ray Street Parent-Teacher Association W. CC. Folger

College Faculty Members Sing For Business Girls

High Point College faculty members Mr. and Mrs. Walter Fleischmann headlined a vocal program for the Business and Professional Girls Club at the Adams Memorial YWCA. About 30 members and guests attended the supper, then moved to the club room for the performance.

Walter Fleischmann High Point College Business 24 Professional Girls' Club Adams Memorial Y. W. C. A Business Girls’ Club Fleschmann Danny Boy Huguette The Mr. Fleischman Tate Oley Rudyard Kipling Mandalay

Misses Thompson And Jackson Selected For Farmville Choir

Pearl Thompson and Betty Jackson head to Farmville State Teachers College to join the college a cappella choir next year. They were chosen from a large choral group and will be seniors.

Thompson Jackson Farmville College Choir Pearl Thompson Betty Jackson Farmville State Teachers College J. W. Thompson W. L. Jackson

Local residents host and travel notes from Cheraw area

Mrs. D. C. Moore of Cheraw and her daughter Mrs. W. F. Millice of San Antonio left after visiting Dr. and Mrs. W. L. Jackson on Forest Hill Drive. Mrs. Blanche M. Johnson is recovering at Guilford General Hospital after a tonsillectomy. Mrs. Ora Tyler goes to Elizabethtown for Miss Sarah Lou Williamson and Mr. Boyd Hammer’s wedding.

D. C. Moore Cheraw 8. C W. F. Millice San Antonio Tex W. L. Jackson Forest Hill Drive Blanche M. Johnson Guilford General Hospital Ora Tyler Elizabethtown N. C Sarah Lou Williamson Boyd Hammer Elizabethtown Baptist Church Tyler High Point

Pansies to queens and horse show talk in spring notes

The column highlights Miss Vera Idol’s pansies and Miss Tate’s Iris garden on Parkway. It praises fashion makeup tips, First Lady style, and a range of local social events from Junior Service League dues to a large upcoming horse show at Sedgefield with judges Ot Furr and Green. a gala weekend of parties, trophies, and golf.

Vera Idol Miss Idol John Tate Parkway Charlotte Bob Val Patty Virginia Nation League of Women Voters United States Elizabeth Crowell Clara Harrison Pinehurst Emily Kirkman Bahamas Ruth Bowne League Louise Smith Finland Dell Rankin Alice Poole Odell Marsh Edna Washburn Bonie Wall J. H. Adams Sedgefield New York Elizabeth Covington Standhope Baltimore

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