Greensboro College Commencement and Programs Outline
Commencement events begin May 23 at 11 a.m. with Dr. G Ray Jordan delivering the baccalaureate sermon at West Market Street Church. An afternoon music concert directed by Mark Hoff and Walter Vassar follows at O Dell Memorial Auditorium. The alumnae and student days run May 25 with breakfast, luncheons, and meetings, leading to final exercises May 26 with Bishop Edwin Holt Hughes delivering the commencem ent address and Dr Luther L Gobbel presenting diplomas.
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Greensboro College
West Market Street
G. Ray Jordan
First Methodist Church of
Charlotte
Dilworth Methodist Church
Wesley Memorial Church
Point
Centenary Methodist Church
Winston-Salem
O'Dell Memorial Auditorium
Mark Hoff
Walter Vassar
H. T. Prosser
Alumnae Association
Rebecca Powell
Mullins
S. C
O. Henry
Emerson Society
Odell Auditorium
Edwin Holt Hughes
Washi
D. C
Luther L. Gobbel
Bridal Couple Visit Deep River News
Mr and Mrs Irvin Crumpler hosted their son Lawrence and his bride Louise Slanter of Danville Va married May 7. He serves in Bainbridge Md while she works in Danville. Rev Jim Catlett led 11 o clock service at Deep River Church.
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Irvin Crumpler
Lawrence
Louise Slanter
Danville
Crumpler
Bainbridge
Jim Catlett
Sandy Ridge
Deep River
Albert Farrington
M. B. Seifert
Camden
New Jer
Four Hundred Fifteen Graduates Set for Wound College Commencement
Greensboro May 24 Four hundred fifteen seniors most already in teaching office wartime service or various war industry jobs will attend the 51st annual commencement at the Woman's College. The exercises run June 5 to 7 with keynote speakers Gov J M Jon UNC President Frank P Graham and Dr W C Jackson. Iss Mary Joe Rendleman is chosen class or student government leader. Baccalaureate is June 6 by Dr Peter Marshall. Alumnae events are scheduled for June 5 with a dinner to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greensboro
Woman's College
J. M. Jon
Frank P. Graham
University of North Carolina
W. C. Jackson
Mary Joe Rendleman
Anna, II
Student
Peter Marshall
New York Avenue Presbyterian Church
Washington, D. C
Westminster Presbyterian Church
Atlanta
Treasury Department
ODT
Randolph Couples Announce Vows
A social page notice from Asheboro records multiple wedding vows and relations. It details Cecil Trotter and Richard Coltrane honored with family gatherings, mentions Clifford Skeen abroad, and reports the marriage of Lieut Rachel Brower to Charles Twiddy in Los Angeles with their backgrounds and stations. It also notes Dorothy Irene Trogdon’s marriage to John Emmett, performed by A. J. McRae in Cheraw South Carolina and profiles the couples’ families and workplaces.
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Robert Russell
Farmer
Dorothy Irene
John Emmett
Cheraw
C. A. J. McRae
Trogdon
Farmer High School
McCrary Hosiery Mills
Asheboro
John B
High Point Area Club Meetings This Week
Calendar items list events across High Point including P T Council at Elm Street School. Altrusa progressive dinner starts at Mrs. Charlotte Guy’s home then visits two other hosts. Eastern Star holds regular meeting at Masonic Hall.
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High Point
Elm Street
Altrusa Club
Charlotte Guy
Parkway
Anne Gibson McNeill
Mary Lou Rothrock
Otder
Order of the Eastern Star
Masonic Hall
High Point Council of Jewish Women
Y.W.C.A
R. L. Thompson
The
Enterprise
Emerygood Country Club
American Legion Amxiliary
Elk's Club
Sam Tobias
Priday
Priscilla Club
J. F. Hayden
Washington Street
Conference on Childhood Education Meets Wartime Needs
In Greensboro at Woman’s College June 15-17 the Southeastern regional conference of the Association for Childhood Education gathers top primary education leaders from 10 states under the theme Meeting the Needs of Young Children in Wartime. Dr John Betzner and Mrs Frances Mayfarth head the speaker lineup with national officer Miss Mamie Heinz among attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greensboro
Association For Childhood Education
Woman's College
Virginia
West Virginia
North Carolina
South Carolina
Tennessee
Kentucky
Alabama
Mississippi
Georgia
Florida
John Betzner
Teachers College
Frances Mayfarth
Mamie Heinz
Atlanta
Playluckers to Stage Letters to Lucerne at Alumni Hall
Alumni visitors attend a 6 30 p m gathering followed by a 8 30 p m guest performance of Letters to Lucerne by Playlikers featuring alumnae and parents in the hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ing Hall
Lucerne
Clubs Strive to Work Through Summer in North Carolina
North Carolina clubwomen respond to pleas from Mrs. J Henry Highsmith and Mrs John L Whiteheurst to continue work through summer. General Federation materials are sent from Washington, with Rutherfordton club led by Mrs Harry Boucher proving summer enthusiasm. Lawmakers sent a farm program resolution to NC senators and 12 congressmen, receiving broad support. Red Cross nursing classes and hospital facilities projects grow, including Lake Waccamaw Women’s Club creating a small hospital with doctor-backed equipment access.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Henry Highsmith
North Carolina Federation of Women's Clubs
John L. Whiteheurst
General Federation
Washington
Harry Boucher
Rutherfordton
High Point
Farm Security Administration
North Carolina
Red Cross
Lake Waccamaw Women's Club
Mrs Teague Hosts Elm First Grade And Anne Teague Birthday
Mrs Herman Teague of West Green Street hosted two Friday events. The Elm Street School first grade enjoyed games and refreshments at the school. A birthday dinner for her daughter Anne, aged seven, followed in fragrant rooms with red roses. Moving pictures of the group were taken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Teague
West Green Street
Elmtreet School
Anne
Births Share Delighted News From Local Families
Mr. and Mrs. R. B. Whitt of 117 Mallory Street announce the birth of a daughter Mary Elizabeth on May 17. Mrs. Whitt formerly Miss Mabel Lee Brewer of North Wilkesboro. Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Martin announce the birth of a daughter Jan Marie on May 23 at Burrus Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Martin was formerly Miss Margaret Ann Craig.
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R. B. Whitt
Mallory Street
Mary Elizabeth
Whitt
Mabel Lee Brewer
North Wilkesboro
Jan Marie Martin
Clifford Martin
Jan Marie
Burrus Memorial Hospital
Church Social Seeks Peace Planning Course Attendees
Members of all churches are invited to a mission study course titled Planning for Peace at Wesley Memorial Methodist Church on Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Speakers include Dr. C. E. Rezzelle on The World We Want, Thomas W. Sprinkle on economics in peace, Vera Idol on social relations after the war, and S. L. Duckles of Greensboro on church responsibility in settling peace. Mrs. W. A. Bivins will lead the class.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley Memorial Methodist Church
C. E. Rezzelle
Thomas W. Sprinkle
Vera Idol
Sy, L Duckles
Greensboro
W. A. Bivins
Senior Edition Praised by Crowder High for Its Lasting Value
The senior edition lauds Crowder High School's front page to last advertisement. Mrs. Jackson shines as coordinator, guiding transcripts and daily tasks with skill. The piece praises the Diversified Occupations program, student work, and defense readiness through music and hands on training.
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Crowder
Johnsie Jackson
Stan Hayworth
Mrs. J
Lucy
Byron Grandjean
Fred Flagler
Fred
Diversified Occupations
Georgia Tech
Mae Meador
Whitley
Sailor style pattern 4375 for children's overalls jacket
Anne Adams presents pattern 4375 for girls and boys in cotton sailor outfits. Available in children sizes 2 4 6 8 with jacket and short overall versions and braid trim options. Order supplies to The High Point Enterprise Pattern Department 243 West 17th St New York NY for ten cents and mail in size name address and style number.
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Anne Adams
High Point Enterprise
Pattern Department
West 17Th St
New York
N. Y
Watch That Girl and Other Seniors at HPH
A narrator recalls a visit to Mr Whitley's office helping a student with a problem. The piece praises his quiet reasoning and notes the upcoming senior class, urging vigilance for Nancy Sechrest and other seniors who will go places.
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Whitley
Public invitation for Miss Emma Blair portrait presentation
The Emma Blair School hosts a portrait presentation for Miss Emma Blair followed by a PTA reception. The event is open to the public with invitations extended to patrons and interested friends of the school.
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Miss Blair
Emma Blair
Emma Blair School
Ensign To Recruit Waves Spars In Greensboro
Mrs. Margaret Teague and Mrs. Ry i Quigley recruit young women for AVES and SPARS. Ensign Mary Frances Ivey and a Navy nurse will interview and test at the Greensboro post office for Navy or Coastal Patrol service. Interviews run Friday and Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. with transport arrangements for recruits. Benefits include release of able seamen for combat duty and a possible two year high school or college experience path.
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Margaret Teague
Ry i Quigley
Aves and Spars
Mary Frances Ivey
Navy
Greensboro Post Office
Ear Benders Overstepping Civilians Harass Servicemen
A serving officer laments lack of privacy in public spaces while in uniform. Civilians frequently interrupt meals trains and bars to ask about army life and relatives. He suggests a simple cue: respond briefly to initial questions and withdraw if the serviceman seems uninterested. An audience event by Miss Blair's former students is noted.
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Ruth Millett
So-And-So
Africa
The Tar Heel Gardener Planting for continuous harvest this season
Inexperienced gardeners rush to plant and miss steady supply. A seasoned approach uses multiple seedings of corn beans and other summer vegetables plus ongoing plantings of hardy greens beets broccoli carrots radishes rape Swiss chard and cabbage. Mulching with straw pine needles or hay helps germination while deeper seed placement improves stands for later crops.
Mrs Bragg Returns From Norfolk Visit
Mrs E E Bragg former Miss Banks Murphy piano instructor returns to Clara Cox Apartments after week with husband E Earle Bragg of the U S Navy at Norfolk Va Mrs Hat tie Hiatt of Thomasville joined her as house guests of Mrs Addie Reece Newsport News Va She attended the U S O Club entertainment and holds an invitation to perform at Langley Field Army Air Corps Also Doris Gold Gordon plans a Washington visit and stays with Miss Florence Gordon and the Coxs in Hyattsville Md John Breeze at Veterans Hospital Fayetteville improving
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E. E. Bragg
Doris Gold Gordon
Washington, D. C
William E. Gordon
Florence Gordon
Mintwood Place
Preston Cox
Hyntsell Md
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Madeline Hoover
G. C
Randolph
D. C. Poole
Cecil Trotter
U. S. Navy
Pvt
Richard Coltrane
U. S. Army
Fort Fisher
Rachel Brower
Charles Twiddy
First Methodist Church
Los Angeles
Calif
Alfred Hughes
Lieut
Twiddy
J. W. Brower
Liberty
John's Hopkins Hospital
Baltimore
Catholic University
U.S. Army Nursing Corps
Fort Ord
Mr. Twiddy
W. C. Twiddy
Raleigh
Wake Forest College
Department of Labor
Torrance
WCMC
Mrs Ccharles G. Doak
Executive Secreary
By Anne Odams
Nan He
Sorosis Club
Everett Boling
South Park Street
J. C. Senter
Harris Coffin
Arthur Cox
W. A. Underwood, Jr
Lynwood Smith
George Joyner
Ed Darden
Harvey Griffin
Charles McCrary
T. A. Burns
Chas. Bossong
C. C. Crawford
American Legion Auxiliary
Don Me- Glohon
R. F. Routh
Marvin Lovett
Robert McFayden
State Department
J. G. Crutchfield
Lillie Lewallen
Geo Burkhead
R. L. Bunch
Ralph Whatley
Carolyn Neely
Asheboro High School
C. A. Hayworth
Mary K. O'Sullivan
Margaret Brannan
Central Methodist Church
Business and Professional Women’s Club
Central Hotel
Miss Brannan
Esther Ross
International Relations Committee
Korea
Nalive
Frances Wright
Anne Spoon
Kate Bulla
W. C
Dorothy Presnell
High Point College
Theta Phi Sorority
O. L. Presnell
Chapman
Harriette Berry
Edgar Lee Pierce
Fort Benning
John Breeze
Lindsay Street
Veterans’ Hospital
Fayetteville
Oxydol
Nate
Procter & Gamble
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