Converse College YWCA made a lasting impact
Miss Mary Alice Tate recalls Converse College YWCA life in Spartanburg. She describes self governing leadership, annual initiation, and social outreach, including war relief, hospitality, and mentoring new students. Tate and Mrs. Powell credit the YWCA with shaping women leaders and community service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Alice Tate
Converse College
Spartanburg
S. C
Tom Powell
High Point
Miss Tate
Y. W. C. A. Hospitality Committee
Converse
Powell
Proclamation Endorses Y W C A Campaign in High Point
Mayor John W. Hedrick of High Point declares strong support for the Y W C A campaign to maintain and enlarge its work. He highlights the organization’s 50 plus years service to young women, its inclusive programs, and its role as a community center building healthier, more capable citizens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
Young Women’s Christian Association
Y W C A Work Fascinates Miss Madge Sills
Miss Madge Sills speaks on the compelling nature of Y W C A work in a brief discussion. The activity draws people in gradually and holds attention with growing interest.
Songs Inspire Girls at Y W C A Meetings
A feature on Y W C A gatherings highlights songs written by girls, the shared faith, and the role of music in building morale. It profiles Miss Madge Sills of North Carolina who joins Y W C A efforts in Japan, teaching Americanization and aiding English classes while expanding cross cultural friendships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
Madge Sills
North Carolina
YY. W
Greensboro
Y W.C. A
Japan
Miss Sills
Kobe
Helen Topping
Miss Topping
Y. W. A. Jin Kobe
Sills
Winder
Girls of
America
Young Women’s, Christian Association
Five Hundred College Girls Choose Y. W. C. A. Career
Miss Margaret Alton reports that over 500 college graduates pursued Y. W. C. A. careers last year. The New York Training School director outlines programs in Americanization education industry and physical training with international opportunities and special training by the National Board Y. W. C. A. in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Alton
New York Training School
East 52Nd Street
Miss Alton
New York
Campaign opens with dinner Monday for YWCA drive
The Young Women's Christian Association launches its campaign with a dinner on Monday at 6 30 p.m. at 107 S Main St campaign headquarters the building soon to be used as the Cafeteria. Captains and teams are urged to attend along with city ministers trustees principals and the press. A prominent speaker and musical program are planned. Final district allocations and instructions will be given to teams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Women’s Christian Association
Campaign
S. Main Street
Association
Treating Youth as Individuals Regardless of Age
Dr. Lily Owen Burbank of Boston argues that from age 12 and at 14, boys and girls should be treated with the same respect as adults, highlighting the need for individual consideration rather than age-based assumptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lily Owen Burbank
Boston
YWCA Influence Sparked by High Point Women
Belva Calloway and four other High Point women helped launch a local YWCA chapter after attending a Blue Ridge conference. They studied citizenship and the Golden Rule, enjoyed socials and trips, and returned inspired to foster fellowship and civic responsibility among High Point women.
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Miss Calloway Haseen
High Point
South Atlantic
Blue Ridge
N. C
Calloway
Lulu Vendenhall
Rosalie Shields
Pauline Martin
High Point Y. W. C. A
Atlanta
New High Point Association
Miss Calloway
Asheville
Biltmore
Green Park Inn
Salisbury
Rooster
Local YWCA Seeks 15000 for Next Year Budget
The YWCA of High Point requests citizens to contribute 15000 for the coming year. Funds cover administration overhead taxes insurance telephone and other building costs. Also listed are programs for girls registry club work education recreation and salaries for key staff plus expansion and industrial outreach efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Main Street
PEP The Spirit of Courage and Community
A vivid poem praising pep as vigor and grit. It celebrates courage to act on a hunch and tackle hard tasks, with a friendly face and steady heart. The verse extols helping others, lifting towns, and facing challenges with optimism and resilience.
Beauty Culture at the Y W C A A Message For Girls
A YMCA article urges girls to exercise for health as labor saving devices reduce physical activity. It warns of nine health ills from inactivity and promotes daily exercise, fresh air, hydration, balanced eating, and joining the YWCA gym and athletic groups to stay healthy and young.
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Athletic Association
Trousseau Suggestion and Home Management Taught by YWCA
A Chicago Wes Side YWCA course titled Trousseau Suggestion and Home Management trains prospective brides in budget cooking and serving meals. It covers grocery budgeting, dressmaking, and practical homemaking to start married life well. Similar courses exist at the New York YWCA.
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Wes Side
Chicago
Trousseau
Central Branch
New York
YWCA Secretary Juggles Duties Across Day and Community
A detailed portrait follows a Y W C A secretary whose day spans many tasks. She lends money to a soldier, handles room reservations, answers letters, scouts work openings, arranges meals, meets visitors, and coordinates with clubs and mills. She stays cheerful, helpful, athletic, and dignified, guiding programs and newcomers alike.
Feicers of High Point Organization YWCA Board and Committees
The YWCA of High Point lists its board of directors including Edith Moore as president Clara Cox as vice president and J J Farriss as second vice president. It names treasurer William Massey and a long slate of directors trustees and committee chairs for campaigns speakers subscriptions and publicity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edith Moore
Clara I. Cox
J. J. Farriss
William Massey
Helen Brockett
J. W. Hedrick
George Brown
E. M. Shipman
Mildred Bedford
Estelle Davis
Samuel Haworth
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Bible society marks opening hymn with church bookmarks
Young Women's Christian Association bookmarks bearing a blue triangle will be placed Sunday morning in hymnals across city churches to mark the opening hymn. The quiet reminders urge High Point citizens to invest in the womanhood of the furniture city after Monday the 23rd. Let them speak to you.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Women’s Christian Association
High Point
Furniture City
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Tennesse
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Belva Calloway
High Point Association
Martha Washington College
Abingdon
Virginia
Y.W.C. A
W.C. A
Y.W.O.A
Camp Mead
High Point Hosiery Mill
Girl Reserve Club
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Durham Fosiery Mill
Rainbow Club
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Eady
Feicers OF
High Point Organization
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