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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1938

Page

8

Alumnae Honor Mrs Andrew Smith at Alpha Theta Psi Meeting

Mrs. Andrew Smith the former Virginia Seward was the guest of honor at the Alpha Theta Psi alumnae reg ular meeting hosted by Miss Rosalie Andrewson at West College drive. Vere Smith sang three numbers and business notes covered Alumni Day at High Point College on May 28 and a June picnic at Mrs. Henry A White’s home.

Andrew Hill Smith Virginia Seward Alpha Theta Psi Sorority Rosalie Andrewson West College Drive Annie Lee Jarrell High Point College Henry A. White Leslie Johnson Thelma Annie Laurie Moss Hazel Welborn Vera Smith Ina McAdams Unity Nash Mesdames W. J. Carter Tyree Nabors M. L. Patrick James Brooks

Altrusa Club Hosts Senior Tea At College Library

The High Point Altrusa club invites about four hundred seniors from High Point High School and High Point College to a tea at the Wrenn Memorial Library on Sunday afternoon May 29. Vocational guidance committee chair Nancy K. Poston leads the event with Lucille Johnston Julia Ryan and Alice Dickerson assisting. This marks the second such tea following Vocational Guidance Week and expands invitations to both girls and boys.

High Point Altrusa Club Nancy K. Poston Lucille Johnston Julia Ryan Alice Dickerson Club Altrusa Business and Altrusa Club Wrenn Memorial Library High Point High School High Point College

Girl Pentagon Meeting With Mrs Covington at 404 Monthes Ave

The Girls' Pentagon club will meet with Mrs. Charlies Covington at her home 404 Monthes Avenue this evening at 7:40 o'clock. This will be the regular weekly meeting of the club.

Pentagon Club Charlies Covington Monthes Avenue

Brigadier Club Meets at Robert Cook Home Tonight

The Brigadier club gathers at Robert Cook's North Hamilton street residence this evening for its regular weekly meeting. The session starts at 8 o'clock and members are requested to attend.

Brigadier Club Robert Cook Hamilton Street

Coffield and Durland Win at Duplicate Bridge

Mrs. H. I. Coffield and Mrs. C. C. Durland led the Emerywood Country Club Duplicate Bridge evening hosting by Mrs. Durland. The pair scored 26 1 2 match points while Mr. and Mrs. Waynick placed second with 25. Three tables used Howell movement permitting one winning couple.

H. I. Coffield C. C. Durland C. M. Waynick Emerywood Country Club Durland

Social Calendar Highlights Local Club Events This Week

The High Point Eastern Star holds its semi monthly meeting at the Masonic Hall Tuesday at 8 p m. Wednesday features the Burbank Garden Club annual picnic luncheon at Mrs E H Jarrett’s country home. Also Wednesday the Y W C A hosts its annual tea at Mrs Willis Slane’s Emerywood home closing the member drive. Dinner wheetone of the Busi club at Elwood hotel with officer installation. Social Arts Council meets at Mrs J N McCrary’s 502 Parkway. Altrusa banquet and dance at the Sheraton with visitors from Salisbury club. Saturday Philomathian club gathers at Mrs R F J Johnson’s Carrick avenue home.

High Point Order of the Eastern Star Masonic Hall Burbank Elwood Hotel Altrusa Club Sheraton Hotel Salisbury Club

Two Local Girls To Graduate At Salem Academy

Invitations show Miss Helen Millis and Miss Doris Stroupe among Salem Academy graduates. The 166th Annual Commencement is on Friday June 3 1938 in Winston Salem North Carolina with a baccalaureate sermon May 29 by Dr Howard Randthaler. Activities include a farewell dinner June 2 a music recital art and home economics exhibit and a class day on June 3 followed by graduation at 8 30 p.m.

Salem Academy Helen Millis Doris Stroupe Winston « Salem North Carolina At & O'Clock Howard Rondthaler Randthaler

Miss Kemp Heads Kee Klub In New Term

Kee Klub members elected new officers for the term with Margaret Kemp as president and Ereelle Allen as secretary treasurer Virginia Horney will handle publicity and Sue Clifton will be program chair The club plans a private dance as its first social event and the next meeting will be at Miss Ereelle Allen's home on 701 Carr Street.

Kee Klub Margaret Kemp Kennedy Street Ereelle Allen Virginia Horney Sue Clifton Ercelle Allen Carr Street

Cronstedt Attends Greensboro Mothersingers Luncheon

Carl G. N. Cronstedt supervisor of music in the city schools spoke at a noon luncheon of Mothersingers in Greensboro. Several hundred Mothersingers from district schools attended the event at the O Henry hotel.

Carl G. N. Cronstedt Greensboro O. Henry

Asthma Sufferers Welcome This News

Reader letters discuss an asthma remedy and relief methods, mentioning a prescription from Dr. and a medicine linked to breathing aids. The text references a remedy and possible relief after months of struggle, with brief notes on individuals and reactions.

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YWCA Membership Tea Set for Mrs Slane’s West Emerywood Home

Cards issued to YWCA members announce a membership tea to conclude this year’s drive. The event, hosted by Mrs Willis Slane, will run from 4 30 to 6 00 in West Emerywood with Mrs Carter Dalton as president and participation from church circle groups and the Junior Service League.

Young Women’s Christian Association Willis Slane West Emerywood Carter Dalton Church Circle Junior Service League Young Women's Christian Association

Smiths Celebrate 51st Anniversary With Family Dinner

Mr and Mrs John Smith of Randolph County marked their 51st wedding anniversary with a family dinner at their Asheboro home on North Cox Street. Attending were four daughters three sons four grandchildren and other relatives including Rev A M Smith and Mr and Mrs Spoon whose own anniversary had recently been observed.

John Smith Randolph County Alton Daile Daile North Cox Street Asheboro W. D. Smith George Smith Rena Smith Esther Smith Fred Smith E. L. Bost Isley Smith High Point David Clarence Etta Smith Lonnie Bost W. J. White H. §. Spoon Mr. Spoon Archdale Willard Smith A. M. Smith Liberty M. P. Church Mrs. Spoon

Church Social At Archdale Women Meet Wednesday

The Woman's Missionary society of Archdale M E church will meet at the church tomorrow evening at 7 45 All members urged to be present and visitors are welcome An invitation is issued to all the ladies of the church. The business Woman's circle of Main Street M E church will serve the weekly luncheon in the basement tomorrow 11 30 to 1 The menu includes stew beef green beans creamed potatoes slaw cake rolls and tea Public invited and tickets at the door. The Home and Extension department of First Baptist Sunday school will hold a meeting Thursday evening at 8 at the home of Mrs G L Asbury 815 Fifth street. The Stephens Bible Study class meets at 3 Wednesday at the home of Mrs W J Stout 1005 Lindsay street Rev A N Freeman will lead.

Archdale Woman's Missionary Society of the Archdale M. E Business Woman's Circle Main Street M. E. Church First Baptist Group First Baptist Sunday School G. L. Asbury Fifth Street Stephens Stephens Bible Study W. J. Stout Lindsay Street A. N. Freeman

American Legion Auxiliary Meeting Tonight at Mrs Smiths Home

The local American Legion Auxiliary holds a 7 45 pm meeting at 405 Howell Street with full attendance requested. A new slate of officers will be presented and Poppy Day plans discussed. The social hour features battlefield and war cemetery films made in France last summer by the hostess.

American Auxiliary Oscar Smith Howell Street France

Miss Welborn Takes Post With Soil Conservation Service

Miss Nancy Welborn leaves for Littleton to begin duties with the Soil Conservation Service after a three year tenure as junior clerk at the local office. She transfers to the Spartanburg regional headquarters for the posting.

Nancy Welborn Littleton Soil Conservation Service Spartanburg 8. C

W. A. Crissman Speaks To Swing Club At Meeting

Walter Crissman, local attorney, spoke at the Swing club on Opportunities For a Young Girl In the Legal Field. He argued that a woman's chances in law are slim and stated that woman's place is in the home. The meeting at the Gibson clubroom included full membership and one visitor, Mrs Nell Harris, followed by an ice course hosted by Miss Mildred Hutchins.

Swing Club Gibson Walter Crissman M. S. Hall M. L. Slate Nancy K. Poston Nell Harris Crissman Mildred Hutchins

Sedgefield Ladies Bridge Tomorrow at Sedgefield Inn

The bi weekly ladies bridge party of the Sedgefield country club will be held at Sedgefield tomorrow afternoon. Play starts at 2 30 o clock and High Point members are expected to attend. The next party will be held two weeks hence.

Sedgefield Country Club Sedgefield H. S. Dunkleberger High Point

Busy Needle Art Club Holds Greensboro Luncheon and Movie

Busy Needles Art club members gathered at Lotus tearoom in Greensboro for a luncheon and then attended a Carolina theater film. Guest Mrs. A A Hylton, once a member, rejoined the group with Mesdames R M Williams A R Kimrey E Z Jones Warren Armfield E P Brenner T R Short Boyd W Ward and V G Kirkman in attendance.

Busy Needles Art Club Lotus Tearoom Greensboro Carolina Theater A. A. Hylton Mesdames R. M. Williams A. R. Kimrey E. Z. Jones Warren Armfield E. P. Brenner T. R. Short Boyd W. Ward V. G. Kirkman

Plans Completed By Legion Auxiliary For Poppy Day Here

The High Point American Legion Auxiliary unit led by Mrs. I. T. Mann announces Poppy Day observances set for Saturday May 28. Bert Kirkman and Mrs. Sam Tobias head the Poppy Day committee with many volunteers. Proceeds support rehabilitation and welfare work for disabled veterans and the families of the dead and disabled.

High Point American Legion Auxiliary I. T. Mann Bert Kirkman Sam Tobias Legion and Auxiliary

Rev F L Conrad Honored At Birthday Dinner

THOMASVILLE May 24 Rev and Mrs F L Conrad of High Point and Mr and Mrs Fred Sullivan dined with Mr and Mrs Clyde Gilbert to honor birthdays of Rev Conrad and Mrs Gilbert. Conrad is pastor of Emmanuel Lutheran Church in High Point.

Thomasville F. L. Conrad High Point Fred Sullivan Clyde Gilbert Conrad Gilbert Mr. Conrad Emmanuel Lutheran Church

Local Health Notes From Charlotte and Guilford General

G W Wallace of 906 Charlotte Street visits Mercy hospital with his sister Mrs Robert Kirkley who had an operation there Wednesday. Mrs D W White of route three recovering from an operation at Guilford General hospital performed last Wednesday. James Hardee of Madison Florida seriously ill after a stroke at his home. cousin Mrs Hardee from this city travels to Madison to be with him. P E Sherrill of Mooresville brother of Mrs George T Wood Jr recuperating from an operation at Guilford General hospital.

G. W. Wallace Charlotte Street Mercy Hospital Charlotte Robert Kirkley D. W. White Route Three Guilford General Hospital James Hardee Madison, Fla R. H. Walker P. E. Sherrill Mooresville George T. Wood, Jr

Beaux Esprits Club Meets This Evening at Gibson Clubrooms

Beaux Esprits to meet this evening at 7 30 at Gibson clubrooms North Main Street. Guest speaker local artist and photographer Thomas Emile Dodamead will discuss art topics. Members urged to attend.

Beaux Esprits Club Gibson North Main Street Thomas Emile Dodamead

Philomatheans Meet Saturday at Mrs Johnson Home

The Philomathean club will hold a meeting on Saturday afternoon at 3 30 at the home of Mrs R F J Johnson 904 Carrick avenue.

Philomathean Club R. F. J. Johnson Carrick Avenue

Toad Emerges From 1921 Concrete Post in Indiana Farm

Workmen tearing down a concrete fence post on Paul Fry’s farm near Vincennes, once state excise director, found a dark object poured in 1921. They extracted a flattened toad that revived after water, then hopped away.

Vincennes Ind Paul Fry State Excise Fry

Jews Conclude Zionist Meeting in Durham

A three day Zionist conference in Durham wrapped with plans for a Jewish state and a seminary impact on American Jewry. The Women’s Dassa h elected officers including honorary president Mrs Israel Shapiro and presidents Mrs Stein Fayetteville and Mrs E J Felt Baltimore.

Durham Zionist Region Eedassah Israel Shapiro More Stein Fayetteville BE. J. Felt Baltimore E. J. E. Durham S. Turin Washington 8S. Statisky Wash Paul Gordon Urer A. Turin

Hungry thief enters service station at Montheu corner

A hungry thief entered a service station on Montheu avenue and North street last night. Missing items include seven cakes, six soft drinks, and a penny vending machine.

Son Corn Montheu Avenue North Street

Good Advice About Constipation

A physician notes the best approach to constipation is addressing the cause rather than DIY remedies. It emphasizes adequate daily bulk from foods like bran, plus water, to form a soft stool. All-Bran, produced by Battle Creek, is suggested as a daily part of the regimen.

Battle Creek Radhelle U. S

Also Mentioned on This Page

Alpha Theta Psi Andrew Smith College Library Mrs Chas. Covington Mesdames Coffield and Duplicate Bridge Moffitt's North Main Social Arts Cealiattin J. N. McCrary Parkway Miss Kemp Mr. Cronstedt Mann's Drug Store YWCA Miss Welborn Flynt Gertrude Clark L. Russell Clark Woman's College University of North Carolina, Greensboro Clark Geraldine Young Angier W. A. Crissman Sedgefield Ladies Sedgefield Inn Busy Needle Art Club Baako Ase vReo Palmer Shin Palme eLabe Dent D Atlana, Ga Nes Gruen VOGUE Stanley Swort South Main St Legion Auxiliary Rev. F. L. Conrad Pinte Hart Walker Beaux Esprits Philomatheans Inmon Bensemeter Junior Max Bones Optometrists MFG Opticians West High Street Sylfit Reg U.S Sea! of Tesei Lizzie Gooch
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