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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

May 19, 1937

Page

6

Legion Auxiliary Plans Poppy Day Observance May 29

The American Legion Auxiliary completes plans for Poppy Day on Saturday May 29 and a memorial service for World War Veterans the same day. Meeting at Mrs I T Mann’s home heard a report on the Third Area Conference in Henderson. Girl Scout troops were organized under the unit’s sponsorship and welfare work updates were given.

American Legion Auxiliary I. T. Mann Johnson Street Edith Moore Sherrod D. D. Arden N.S. Stirewall Henderson C. A. York Enth David T. Yow W. J. Bennett Gold Star L. W. Flythe Oteen Hospital

State Employment Service reports weekly job placements

The State Employment Service said for the week ending May 8 placements reached 2,481, down from 2,834 the prior week. The report notes a prior year context with large production figures for pneumatic devices and inner tubes in motor vehicles.

Raleigh The State Employment Service United A

St Marys Alumnae Dine and Elect Officers in Raleigh

Local St Marys school alumnae in Raleigh met at Mrs B W Freeze Jr s home 1117 Greenway Dr for an afternoon gathering presided over by Mrs Thomas Turner. Elections were held with Mrs Matt Wall elected president and Miss Ruth Bowne as secretary treasurer. Plans discussed for commencement events and attendance by the High Point chapter representative Mrs Howard Hartzell. Refreshments served to attendees including Mesdames Hartzell Kearns Harris Turner Wall and Miss Bowne.

St. Mary's School Raleigh B. W. Freeze, Jr Greenway Drive Thomas Turner Matt Wall Turner Ruth Bowne EB. W. Freeze St. Mary's Howard Hartzell High Point Amos Kearns Valette J. Harris

Temperance Meeting In June Discussed By W C T U Here

The local W C T U met at Mrs. P R Dixon's home to talk about the World Woman's Christian Temperance Union round table in Washington DC June 3 to 8. Thirty five countries will be represented with Congress funding of 10000 dollars for the event and plans for attendance were discussed.

World Woman's Christian Temperance Union Washington, D. C Sth P. R. Dixon Lindsay Street Congress

Douglas Jr. Speaks at Business Girls Meeting

R Dick Douglas Jr Greensboro lawyer and former Eagle Scout spoke to the Business and Professional Girls club at the Y M C A about his 1928 Africa trip with the Martin Johnsons. He praised their research and photography as Mrs Johnson plans a return to Africa after recovering from injuries.

Business and Professional Girls Club R. Dick Douglas, Jr Greensboro Martin Johnson Africa Dick Douglas Alaska Douglas Martin Johnsons Johnson Thelma Patrick Lucille Brown Norman Fidler Rosalie Andrews England M. J. Wrenn Vera Idol Juanita Hayworth Wrenn

Tom Pitts Chosen As Dance Leader At UNC Next Year

UNC Chapel Hill announces next year’s campus dance committee selections. Randall Berg of Jacksonville is chairman while John W Umstead Jr of Chapel Hill is secretary. Other members include Haughton Ehringhaus Morris Fitts Bill James Joe Patterson Bill McCachren Jim Joyner C H Reid and Leon Galloway with several campus clubs represented.

Chapel Hill University of North Carolina Randall Berg Jacksonville Fla John W. Umstead, Jr Haughton Ehringhaus Raleigh Morris Fitts New York City Bill James Hamlet Joe Patterson New Bern Bill McCachren Charlotte Jim Joyner Roanoke Rapids Tom Pitts High Point C. H. Reid Winston-Salem Interfraternity Council Order of the Grail Fred Allman Highland Park Ill Leon Galloway Cherryville

Kappa Gammas Hold Luncheon Meeting

Members attended the weekly Omega Kappa Gamma luncheon at the Sheraton Grill from twelve to one. The proposed dinner date moved from June 4 to June 18 due to conflicting meetings. attendees included Mrs. Eunice Temple and several other listed members.

Pight Omega Kappa Gamma Sheraton Grill Eunice Temple Marie Caddell Margaret Poole Mabel Hargett Cleo Brown Ethel ™Lynt Emma Poole Madeline Hoover

Women Of Moose To Meet Tonight

The High Point chapter of the Women of the Moose will meet this evening at 7 30 to conduct initiation of candidates and require full attendance by all members.

High Point Women of the Moose

Social Calendar Highlights Local Club Meetings

The High Point Council of Jewish Women meets Mrs. Phillip Silver on Parkway Wednesday at 8:30 PM. Entre Nous club hosts Mrs. Z Walser at Emerywood club Thursday 8 PM. Philomathean club gathers Mrs. W C Jones on West Farriss Avenue Friday 3:30 PM. Emerywood Country club hosts a members dance with Lew Gogerty orchestra Saturday 9 PM to 12 AM at the clubhouse starting 9:30 PM with a pre dance friendly half hour and light refreshments on the grill.

High Point Council of Jewish Women Phillip Silver Parkway Z. I. Walser Entre Nous Club Emerywood Club Philomathean Club W. C. Jones West Farriss Avenue Emerywood Country Club Lew Gogerty

Community Notes On Local Visits And Events

Mrs W L Hunt convalesces at home on Fourth Street after tonsil removal at Dr Lackey's Clinic. Eloise Ward visits Thomasville and installs officers for the Thomasville BPW club at the First Baptist hut. Max Russell of New York City leaves after visiting J A Eshelman Jr at Johnson Street then heads to Mobile for two weeks before returning home. Mrs C F Grissom to entertain Household Arte club Thursday at 2 30 P M at 1103 Forest Avenue.

Eloise Ward Thomasville Third District Max Russell New York City J. A. Eshelman, Jr Johnson Street Mobile Ala New York C. F. Grissom Household Arte Club Lawrence Grissom Forest Avenue

Junior League Arts Awards Announced in Chicago

Mrs. John A. Turner of Brane ton Illinois announced the prize winners at the 17th annual Junior League arts show with Dorothy Dell Dennison Youngstown Ohio Betty Raymond New Orleans La and Veronese Beatty Chicago among first prize recipients Two hundred ten entries from 130 local exhibits and nine regions were shown as a cross section of League talent Regional director Mrs Arthur St Julian Simons praised work in North and South Carolina Georgia and Florida and noted community service projects in Charlotte Greensboro Savannah and Columbia

Chicago John A. Turner Braneton Ill Association of Junior Leagues of America, Inc Dorothy Dell Dennison Youngstown Ohio Betty Raymond New Orleans Veronese Beatty Association Arthur St. Julian Simons Columbia North Carolina South Carolina Georgia Florida Charlotte, N. C Mint Museum League of Columbia Public McVehaney Center Greensboro N. C Simons League Savannah Bimons

Swing Club Meets With Miss Harriss For Regular Session

The Swing Club held its bi monthly meeting with Miss Ben Harriss on Montheu avenue Monday evening. President Miss Louise Clark presided as the constitution was approved and cards sent to invited prospective members. The hostess served refreshments and the members visited patient Miss Adelaide Calahan at Guilford General Hospital. Louise Clark will host a June 7 picnic at her Jamestown home.

Ben Harriss Montheu Avenue Louise Clark Adelaide Calahan Guilford General Hospital Jamestown

Barometer Aids Engine Tests Across Temperature Ranges

Automobile engine testers now use a barometer to gauge performance as temperatures vary, enabling precise readings and adjustments.

Idylwild Dance at Sedgefield Saturday Night

The Idylwild club presents Charlie Price and his Southern Club orchestra at Sedgefield Manor for a dance on Saturday May 22. Dancing starts at ten o clock with card admission for members and guests. Price Adkins and Pressley are featured vocalists. next dance is June 19.

Charlie Price Sedgefield Manor Price South Bobby Adkins Johnny Pressley

Initiatory Stunts At Girls Pentagon Party

The Girls' Pentagon club hosted Miss Lois Chides ter at 1103 Rotary drive, where seven new members endured initiatory stunts before next week's rites. Participants included Katherine Lowdermilk Nancy Smith Clarence Furgurson Lois Barger Helen Crowder and Mesdames Charles Covington and Julia Jennings. The group postponed a planned benefit bridge party due to a conflict with the Esquire club dance at Sedgefield Manor.

Pentagon Club Lois Chidester Rotary Drive Katherine Lowdermilk Nancy Smith Clarine Furgurson Lois Barger Helen Crowder Mesdames Charles Covington Julia Jennings Esquire Club Sedgefield Manor

Hob Nob Members Hold Informal Prospect Road Party

Hob Nob club members hosted a Tuesday evening social at the Prospect road clubhouse. Miss Ethel Kearne and Dick Lowe led as hostess and host with a flower decorated cabbin, dancing the main entertainment and refreshments served buffet style. Guests included Misses Evelyn Sigman Opal McMillan Katherine James Mattie Peace Margaret Peace Lucille Heath Dorothy McCross and others along with Messrs. Hoyt Hedrick Clarence Williams and more.

Prospect Road Ethel Kearne Dick Lowe Kate Workman Eula Chase Margaret Roach Serena Hunencker Blanche Williams Ruby Curlee Ethel Kearns 6Id Newman Archie Chase, Jr Dink Roach Elmer Young Leonard Terry Paul Hauser Clarence Williams Evelyn Sigman Opal McMillan Katherine James Mattie Peace Margaret Peace Lucille Heath Dorothy McCross Florrie Newton Hoyt Hedrick Ernest Howell Buck Davis Harvey Pressley Thurlow Kearns I Jr

Tru-Rite Club Elects Officers At First Meeting

The Tru-Rite Klub held its initial meeting at Miss Margaret Bishop's home on Randolph Street Monday evening. The gathering opened with the club song and pledge and included member initiation with officers elected for the presidency and other posts.

Tru-Rite Club Tru-Rite Klub Margaret Bishop Randolph Street

Helms-Robinson Vows in Trinity at First Methodist

Rev Howard M Robinson pastor of Trinity Methodist wed Miss Ruby Helms at Charlotte First Methodist on May 12 in a small ceremony. The couple, after a trip to Washington, reside at the new parsonage formerly Nannie Craven’s home in Trinity. Robinson a Duke graduate and local pastor. Helms daughter of Mr and Mrs R S Helms of Indian Trail, taught at Wesley Chapel High School. Mrs Robinson to be hosted in Greensboro tomorrow.

Howard M. Robinson Trinity Ruby Helms Charlotte Chas. C. Weaver D. D Robinson Washington New Parsonage Nannie A. Craven Rutherford County Duke University Trinity Church R.S. Helms Indian Trail Union County Appalachian State Teachers College Boone Wesley Chapel High School Greensboro W. W. Peele

Meredith Alumnae Discuss Scholarship At Meeting

Meredith college alumnae met at Mrs. A Lee Gibson home on Washington street to discuss the annual High Point High School scholarship for a Meredith tuition year. Miss Existe Dale Hunter named three senior candidates. the winner to be announced later. Mrs Kath leen Hudson of Franklin North Carolina attended as a guest.

High Point High School Meredith College A. Lee Gibson Washington Street High Point Meredith Existe Dale Hunter Kathleen Hudson Franklin, N. C

Hoey To Open State Safety Conference In Winston-Salem

Governor Hoey will deliver the opening address at the eighth annual state-wide safety conference in Winston-Salem. The event runs Thursday through Friday with safety topics and remarks planned across sessions.

Winston-Salem Hoey

Club Names Officers And Colors For Event

Ruth Johnson secretary and Miss Margaret Bishop treasurer are named officers along with Miss Donna Beane and Miss Beulah Briles on the club roster. Blue and white are chosen as the club colors. The next meeting is set for Monday May 31 at Miss Ruth Johnsons home.

Ruth Johnson Margaret Bishop Donna Beane Beulah Briles Cilnb

Also Mentioned on This Page

Legion Auxiliary St. Mary’s E. W. Freeze, Jr J. W. Hedrick J. A. Eshelman R. D. Douglas, Jr Business Girls’ Meeting Moffitt’s North Main UNC Kappa Gammas Swing Club Miss Harriss Sedgefield Pentagon Hutchens GovEver High Point Creamery Clover Brand J. W. Sechrest & Son North Main Street
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