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High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1947

Page

7

Mrs. Oscar L. Smith Elected President Of Legion Auxiliary

Mrs Oscar L Smith was elected president of the local Legion Auxiliary succeeding Mrs Ben T Moore The May meeting at Montlieu Ave lawn set Poppy Day for Saturday May 24 with H Currie J W McGuinn as hostesses Assorted officers were named including J Worth Ivey M T Hicks R A Craven C B Stainback Harper Clyde Allred and C A Ring Delegates to the State meeting were chosen The group also approved a $25 donation to the milk fund and a buffet supper followed by lawn table service

R. R. Blackburn Montlieu Aveood Attrac American Snion Auxiliary Mesdames H. Currie J. W. McGuinn Blackburn Oscar Smith Ben T. Moore

Southern Folklore Is Program Topic

Mesdames Martine Barker and Albert Boynton spoke at the Business and Professional club meeting at the YWCA last evening. Barker described southern places of interest and displayed native crafts. Boynton discussed ceramics and showed her work. Barker urged vacations at home or away through folklore hobbies.

Mesdames Martine Barker Albert Boynton YWCA

Heat-treated corn seedling study ends with sterile pollen risk

A Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station geneticist reports heat treated corn seedlings develop into plants unable to produce fertile pollen, signaling potential fertility loss as plants mature.

A.connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station

Local Women Attend Meetings and Health Updates

Mrs. John L. Rothrock returned from Roanoke Virginia after visiting the Roanoke Altrusa club as governor of Second District clubs and serving as guest of honor and speaker. Mrs. E W Heelas and Mrs W J Pappas departed for Wrightsville Beach to attend the 45th annual convention of the North Carolina Federation of Women's Clubs. Mrs L W Blackwelder's condition at High Point Memorial Hospital is improving after May 13 surgery. Mrs T J Greer is ill at home. Mrs Joe S Fleming of Bristol Tennessee is a hospital patient after an operation. she is a cousin of Mrs Harry L Brockmann.

John L. Rothrock Roanoke Altrusa Club Mr. Rothrock E. W. Heelas W. J. Pappas Rightsville Beach High Point Woman's Club North Carolina Federation of Women's Club L. W. Blackwelder Steele Street Boulevard High Point Memorial Hospital Joe S. Fleming Whippoorwill Lane Bristol Tenn Fleming Harry L. Brockmann

Emerywood Club Hosts May Evening Bridge and Dinner

The Emerywood country club prepares a family night dinner at six then a May evening bridge at 7 45 for all members. Winners of duplicate bridge nineteenth group include De Flythe McKee Thompson Outer for North South and Warner Durland Jones for East West. Durham guest Mrs W E Outen and Robert Hubbard with Mrs B Taylor won high scores at two tables.

Emerywood Country Club Mesdames de Flythe Harold McKee Mesdames J. W. Thompson W. E. Outer Mesdames Phil Warner O. C. Durland Laurance Ingram W. C. Jones, Jr Robert Hubbard Rs. B. Taylor Durham W. E. Outen

Garden Pests Talk At Garden Gate Club Meeting

Mrs. Charles R. Byrd spoke on garden pests and control before the Garden Gate club at Mrs. Paul Callahan’s home. She described insects and blights affecting growth and bloom and offered control methods. A picnic at the Girl Scout camp was planned for next month and a committee was named for arrangements.

Charles R. Byrd Garden Gate Club Paul Callahan Cedron Avenue FE. T. Ring George Senacus J. F. Armstrong Cecil Wilcox J. R Adams Joe Foley W. H. Rigby Dennis Young H. R. Pancoast L. P. Mangin W. L. Robinson E. A Ring C. W. Patterson, Jr Mrs. Callafan

NCFWC Opens Meeting Tonight at Wrightsville Beach

The North Carolina Federation of Women's Clubs begins its 45th annual convention in Wrightsville Beach with state president Mrs Karl Bishopric presiding Mrs Pilar H Lim of Manila is scheduled to speak. Officers will be elected on the closing day tomorrow.

Wrightsville Beach North Carolina

Central Christian Ladies Aid Plans Evening Meeting

The Ladies Aid society of Central Christian church will meet tonight at 8 oclock at the home of Mrs. Joe D Boyd 1009 Westwood.

Central Christian Society Ladies Aid Society Central Christian Church Joe D. Boyd Westwood

VFW Auxiliary Plans Card Party After Encampment

The Ladies Auxiliary of Post 619 met at Broad Street home with about twenty five members. They pledged 10 to Milk Fund for underprivileged children and scheduled a card party after the Atlantic Beach encampment June 2 3 4 and 5. The next session was postponed to June 17 due to the event.

Ladies Auxiliary Post 619 Veterans of Foreign Wars Broad Street Kathryn Gallimore Atlantic Beach Mattie Butler

Diehl Hodgin Vows Revealed In Home Ceremony

Mrs. Mina Hodgin and Earl L. Diehl wed Saturday eve ning May 17 in a home ceremony officiated by Rev. W. H. Barker. Music by Ruth Potts and Ray M. Caudle accompanied by pianist Rachel Duncan. The couple plans to reside in Rockford Illinois after a Washington D C visit.

Mina Hodgin Earl L. Diehl W. H. Barker Ruth Potts Ray M. Caudle Guilford Hosiery Mill Diehl Helen Diehl Rockford Illinois Allen- Sealtest Ice Cream Company Washington, D. C

Jewish Women Postpone Meeting To Thursday Evening

The High Point Council of Jewish Women has postponed their meeting to Thursday at 8 30 p m. They will meet with Mrs. Jake Harris of 213 East Bay Street. Mrs Al Landers to serve as associate hostess.

High Point Council of Jewish Women Jake Harris East Bay Street al Landers

Donkey Club Plans Meeting Before Friday Dance

The Donkey Club calls a meeting tomorrow at eight in the evening at the Masonic Temple to review reports and money raised from advance ticket sales for the Friday dance at the Armory.

Donkey Club the Donkey Club Masonic Temple

Early robot bombs built by U S in 1918

The United States constructed five robot plane bombs in 1918 but they bore little resemblance to later buzz bombs and were never deployed due to questions about their destructive potential.

United States

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Oscar L. Smith Legion Auxiliary Guilford Ring BATES N. Main T. J. Greer Centennial Avenue NCFWC The Wesson Oil Louse Comerce ST VFW Fenmwevs Bellans High Point Forrest Edwards Dy-Dee Supply CO Armory High Point College Bernard Kimrey Mann's Drug Store Jeff's Galloway's Koonts and McGhee King’s West End Ingram Pharmacy Joyner's Leonard's English St. Soda Shop Steele's Lunch McClardy’s Drug Store Oxford Sarmmer
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