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High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

May 27, 1945

Page

12

Philomathean Club Hosts Spring Afternoon Program

Mesdames Jones and Ragsdale hosted the Philomathean Book Club at 1001 Johnson Street with Mrs. W. C. Jones and Mrs. W. G. Ragsdale assisting. Miss E. Vera Idol, head of English at High Point College, presented poems from American and English poets, including Frost and Untermeyer, as flowers and coffee were served to members and guests.

W. C. Jones Johnson Street W. G. Ragsdale Jamestown Philomathean Book Club E. Vera Idol High Point College Miss Idol Amed Inges Amy Lowell America Edward Arlington Rob Robert Frost Eleanor Wiley Louis Untermeyer D. R. Parker Ragsdale Jones Mesdames G. H. Kearns Cr. Long Joseph D. Cox Betty Long Rockingham Starteel Minnie Hester Reidsville Moffitt Martha Yarborough Nancy McMannaway Betty Covington Louise Bell Betsy Hobgood Vivian Yelverton Mary Jane Stuart

VFW Auxiliary Plans Another Called Meeting

The Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary meets at the VFW Home on Broad Street at eight o'clock to finalize plans for the state encampment. Two more delegates will be elected and other important business will be transacted.

Ies the Veterans of Foreign Wars VFW Broad Street

Community clubs and meetings weekly schedule

Monday 3 30 p m High Point chapter United Daughters of the Confederacy meets at Mrs A T Wishart’s Steele Street home. Tuesday 3 p m Woman's Christian Temperance Union with Dr C E Rozzelle speaks at Wesley Memorial church. 8 p m Ladies Auxiliary VFW meets Broad Street. 10 a m weekly ladies bridge Emerywood club followed by luncheon. Thursday 2 p m East High Point W C T U at Mrs Ola Misenheimer Triangle Lake. 6 30 p m Emerywood family night dinner at the club. Saturday 2 p m Emerywood Duplicate Bridge at the country club. 8 15 p m USC dance for service men at YMCA gym.

High Point United Daughters of the Confederacy A. T. Wishart Steele Street Woman's Christian Temperance Union Wesley Memorial Todist Church C. E. Rozzelle Veterans of Foreign Wars VFW Broad Street Emerywood Club Thursda East High Point Ola Misenheimer Triangle Lake Emerywood Country Club

Prisoner Married by Delaware County Judge In Media Court

A prisoner sentenced to a maximum 10 years for a slaying was married by the same Delaware County jurist in Media courthouse. The groom wore a tuxedo and returned to his cell. the bride went home.

Raleigh Hosts NCFW Expanded Board Session May 29

The Raleigh Woman’s Club prepares for the North Carolina Federation of Women’s Clubs meeting at the Walter Hotel Raleigh on May 29. Dr A J Hobbs to offer opening prayer. officers and department chairs to be elected. funds drive announced with federation foundation campaign.

NCFW Raleigh North Carolina Federation of Women's Clubs Raleigh Woman's Club Kay Board of Walter Hotel Charlotte Office of Defense Transportation Cornick W. T. Martin R. L. McMillan W. H., Herring Paul Reid Kern Holeman Mary Bridges Cornick Josephine Cusick Arthur Morris Raleigh Junior Woman's Club A. J. Hobbs Edenton Street Methodist Church Virginia Dare Sir Walter Hotel F. B. Wheeler F. B. Wheeler, Mrs. Cornick, Louise Highsmith St. Cecelia

Historic Spots In Section Be Program Of UDC

The High Point chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy will host a May meeting with Mrs. J. C. Bostian speaking on Historic Places in Our State and County. The event occurs Monday at 3 30 p m at Mrs. A T Wishart's Steele street home, with Mrs. W A Bivins presiding.

J. C. Bostian High Point United Daughters of the Confederacy A. T Wisart Steele Street Wishart J. A. Mizzelle Edward Wertz J. P. Rawley W.A. Bivins

Skillen-Cameron Vows In Durham Announced Here

Announcement is made of the marriage of Miss Margaret Cameron of Durham, captain in the Army Nurse Corps, to James Randall Skillen, major in the Dental Corps, Army of the United States, which took place in Durham on April 28. The ceremony occurred at First Presbyterian church with music and family members in attendance.

James Randall Skillen Margaret Cameron Durham John H. Scalf Army Nurse Corps Dental Corps Army China Burma India Army of the United States J. H. Scalf Kelsey Regan W. P. Twaddell Ben Thaxton First Presbyterian Church Bobby Scalf High Point R. L. Hopkins, Jr Thebride Alvin ,Sr Mount Airy Arthur F. Minehardt Hartman Salem Susanne Skillen Huntsville Tex Bri Robert Wilson Skillen Lester L. Todd Guy H. Mitchell Halden J. Bryan John L. Pause Camp Butner L. M Miami Washington Duke Points Watts Hospital School of Nursing American To Company Skillen Temple University Dental Scalf

Gov Cherry To Speak Monday On WC Finals Program

Greensboro May 27 Special In the 53rd annual Woman's College commencement exercises Gov R Gregg Cherry will speak Monday at 10 30 am in Aycock auditorium to confer degrees on graduates and 14 state students Other speakers include President Frank P Graham Chancellor W C Jackson and Miss Mary Wood Hewitt The event follows several days of activities and a concert by the Greensboro Symphony Orchestra

Greensboro Aycock Woman's College R. Gregg Cherry Frank P. Graham University of North Carolina W. C. Jackson Mary Wood Hewitt Portsmouth N. H Alumnae Board of Trustees William Mather Lewis Lafayette College Easton Greensboro Symphony Orchestra Liberal Arts Home Economics Education School of Music

Y Clubs Offer Varied Activities At YWCA This Week

YWCA clubs outline a week of special events adding variety to regular schedules. The Double M club meets Tuesday 3 15 PM, Business and Professional dine at 6 15 PM with O A Kirkman speaking on Puerto Rico, Live Y ers present Emile Serposs Thursday, Jolly Y club hay ride, Florence Nightingale dance and sewing at six, Adams bowling Tuesday, Gay Swingsters luncheon Wednesday at noon, and a Friday seven PM weiner roast at the YWCA.

YWCA Double M Business and Professional O. A. Kirkman Puerto Rico Y'’ers Emile Serposs City Schools Music Faculty Jolly Y Club Florence Nightingale Club Adams Club

Sonja Dodson Celebrates Birthday at Nursery School

Five year old Sonja Dodson of Dodson and Mr. J. M. Archdale attended Park Street nursery school for a birthday party Friday afternoon. A cake with five candles was served with confections to the children under Mrs. John Kilburn and staff.

Sonja Dodson Dodson J. M. Archdale Park Street Eake Nrsery School Ohn Kilburn

Coldest North American Spot Thought Near Fort Good Hope

It is believed the coldest point in North America lies near Fort Good Hope on the Mackenzie River about 20 miles south of the Arctic Circle with a minimum temperature of 79 degrees below zero.

North America Fort Good Hope Mackenzie River Arctic Circle

Girl Reserves Entertain With Formal May Dance

Girl Reserves end their club year with picnics hayrides and dances. The formal May dance at the YWCA drew about fifty five junior high girls and boys with Maypole decorations and a program of magic dances and readings.

YWCA Ann Folger Peggy Sykes Bill Neely Amendes Whitley Dot Lewis Shirley Ray Gallimore Donald Setliff Edna Winfield Mary Ellen Hege A. H. Whitey, Jr

Americans Consume About 1400 Pounds Food Per Year

The statement notes that the average American eats roughly 1400 pounds of food annually, highlighting high per person consumption levels as a general dietary trend.

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Mesdames Jones and Philomathean Club W.salem, N. C Yow’s Funeral Home Chey r _cha Changin Quality Shoe Store Emerywood Duplicate Bridge Club Country Club USC Ymca Gymnasium Stanleys J. C. Penney Co Charles G. Doak N. C. Federation of Women's Clubs UDC Skillen-Cameron Gov.Cherry Elever Ann Steed Mary Miller Redman Rose Marilyn Robin Evelyn Nance Dot Kendall Betty Ann Rankin Ister Mary Ellen H Tage & Novelty. Works Dept. M Pinafores Sale Mondey Rayons Ny Creche
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