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High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Nov 08, 1939

Page

6

Lynch Hosts W O T Club Tea in Winston-Salem Home

Mrs J S Lynch hosted the W O T Club at her Winston-Salem home with a current events program led by Mrs T J Gold and Mrs H Albion Millis. Tea followed featuring chrysanthemums and a lace tablecloth display. Attendees included Miss Mary Alexander and Mesdames Gold Millis Tomlinson Adams Jones Parker Armentrout Stewart Clark Idol.

Urs J. S. Lynch W. O. T. Club Winston-Salem Miss Mary Alexander Mesdames T. J. Gold Sedgefield H. Albion Millis C. F. Tomlinson J. H. Adams W. C. Jones A. 8. Parker Hiram Armentrout R. K. Stewart Gilbert Clark W. C. Idol

Openhouse Feting Troop Leaders by Girl Scout Council

The High Point Girl Scout Council hosted an openhouse in the Sheraton ballroom for troop leaders and guests. Mrs Royster M Tucker welcomed attendees with remarks and a brief receiving line followed by slides from Camp Uwharrie and the World’s Fair.

Sheraton Hotel High Point Girl Scout Council Royster M. Tucker Tucker Mabel Burnett Paulette Lindsay Asspeee Camp Uwharrie Viial New York King George Queen Elizabeth England

YWCA Leader Highlights Global Reach At High Point Luncheon

Miss Jesamine Fenner of the National Staff spoke to YWCA members about the world scope of the organization. She noted 60 plus countries, hundreds of local structures, and over three million women served, urging careful growth that matches needs like housing and recreation.

Young Woman's Christian Association Jessamine Fenner Personnel Bureau of the National Staff Y. W. GA Fenner High Point Leslie Johnson J. H. Adams Miss Fenner National Association United States

Miss Tomlinson Wins Club Prize At Emerywood Bridge

Miss Sarah Lacy Tomlinson won the prize in a drawing for a double deck of bridge cards at Emerywood country club's ladies bridge party held yesterday afternoon. Mrs A M Utley hosted with six tables of players including Mesdames White Utley Lehmann Brinson Resch Hauschild Flythe and others. The next event is an evening bridge party this Saturday with Mr. and Mrs. Frank B Smith hosting. reservations and refreshments arranged by the club.

Sarah Lacy Tomlinson Emerywood Country Club A. M. Utley Mesdames R. L. White C. E. Lehmann R. L. Brinson E. A. Resch J. Q O. Hauschild L. W. Fflythe Phil Warner John C. Abels W. R. Campbell E. T. Howard R. A. Sheloff A. L. Stevens J. J. Groome C. H. Risch C. 8. Beaver Hal A. Davis F. E. Moses R. D. Tilson Carl N. Phillips Dot Stewart Patte Thomas Frank B. Smith Jay

High Point Garden Clubs Discuss Park Beautification Plans

The High Point Council of Garden Clubs met at the YWCA to review routine business and consider beautification of newly acquired city park grounds. A Spring Flower Show was proposed but arrangements were deferred until the state Garden Fortnight date is announced. President Mrs. C B Mattocks presided with four clubs represented.

High Point Council of Garden Clubs C. B. Mattocks

Girl Scout Council November Meeting Change Of Venue

Social calendar lists the Girl Scout Council meeting at Mrs P H Dalton's West Circle Drive on Thursday at 10 a m with note of venue change. Tea and Topics Club gathers at Mrs W F Clayton Hillcrest Drive at 3 30 p m. Friday hosts Priscilla Club at Mrs Hoke Bullard 1104 Forest Hill Drive. Saturday hunt from Adams Farm Sedgefield at 7 a m and YWCA Book Club at 2 30 p m with guest speaker Miss Madeline McCain.

Girl Scout Council P. H. Dalton West Circle Drive Tea and W. F. Clayton Hillcrest Drive Priscilla Club Sedgefield Hunt Adams Farm Sedgefield Y. W. C. A. Book Club Madeline McCain

Gastonia Tea Honors Bride Mrs Michael Jr and Guests

Mrs H D Sears returned from Gastonia where she attended a large tea hosted by Mesdames William Foil Michael Sr and Henry Michael to honor Mrs William Foil Michael Jr formerly Miss Margaret Sears of High Point. The event drew brides and guests from Gastonia and nearby towns with autumn floral decor and bridal motifs.

H. D. Sears Gastonia William Foil Michael, Sr Henry Michael Wim. Foil Michael, Jr Margaret Sears High Point Margaret Rudisill Cherryville George W. Ragan J. H. Henderson Sears C. A. Rudisill T. H. McKay J. H. Matthews C. S. Loftin John Raymond McDaid J. Lander Gray, Jr Lamar Lawrence Rankin William A. Julian Newton

Erno Balogh to Perform in High Point Concert

Erno Balogh distinguished composer pianist appears Thursday November 16 at the Junior High School in High Point under the High Point Cooperative Concert Association. The event opens the season for the cooperative group chaired by Mrs. C. F. Tomlinson with tickets mailed to members. Balogh, born in Budapest, came to the United States in 1924 and has since become a citizen.

Erno Balogh High Point Cooperative Concert Association C. F. Tomlinson Cooperative Group Budapest Balogh America Fritz Kreisser

Carroll addresses Oak Hill PTA on Education for the American Way

Charles F. Carroll Jr the city school superintendent spoke to Oak Hill PTA on Education for the American Way of Life as part of American Education Week. Special music by sixth grader Evelyn Hutton with piano by Mrs Blair. audience sang. color film on Mexico shown. Social hour follows business meeting led by Mrs J W Saunders.

Charles F. Carroll, Jr Oak Hill Parent- Teacher Association Mary Kearns Esther Kee Evelyn Hutton Strauss R. E. Blair Anne Laurie Moss

Shanghai Importers Seek Similar Commodities in U S

Importers based in Shanghai who previously traded German lines are now seeking similar commodities in the United States to expand their sourcing and markets. The move signals a shift toward diversifying supplies and establishing new supplier connections.

Shanghai China United States

Archdale and Trinity P T A Meet to Discuss Guidance

The Parent Teacher Association study groups from Archdale and Trinity schools will hold a joint meeting at Archdale school Thursday evening at 7 30. Miss Carrie Phillips of Greensboro will speak on the topic Guidance.

Archdale Trinity Carrie Phillips Greensboro

Ann Hulin Honored On Fifth Birthday Party

Mrs. Robert Hulin hosted a party at her home to celebrate Ann Hulin s fifth birthday. About twenty children attended games and contests with prizes awarded to Betty Kearns and Betty Jo Hedrick. Refreshments followed the festivities.

Ann Hulin Ann Robert Hulin Bety Kearns Betty Jo Hedrick

Johnson St P T A Hosts Tenth Silver Tea at Home

The Johnson Street School Parent-Teacher Association held its tenth silver tea at Mrs. F. M. Lambert’s home 1453 North Hamilton Street on Tuesday afternoon from 3 to 5. Fall flowers and refreshments greeted parents and teachers. Another tea is planned at Mrs. Clyde P. Hockaday’s home 707 East Lexington Avenue on Tuesday November 14 at the same time to fund aid for underprivileged children.

Johnson Street F. M. Lambert North Hamilton Street Clyde P. Hockaday East Lexington Avenue

Theme For High Point Convention Discussed By PTA Board

The North Carolina Congress of Parents and Teachers state board will meet in Raleigh on Friday November 10 at 11 at the Sir Walter Hotel to discuss a theme for the state convention in High Point next spring and adopt a legislative platform for the coming year. Mrs Doyle D Alley of Waynesville state president presides with remarks by Mrs W B Aycock and invited education leaders from UNC Duke and various NC groups.

The North Carolina

Lovelace Talks Character Education To Allen Jay P T A

At the Allen Jay P T A meeting Prof. A C Lovelace of High Point College spoke on character education, stressing home church and community influence. He urged leaders to model dependability loyalty sincerity cheerfulness and courage. The group voted to buy a primer typewriter for the school and Victrola records for music. Mrs Owens' third grade won the attendance prize.

Allen Jay Parent-Teacher Association A. C. Lovelace High Point College Lovelace Owens

Miss Irene Reynolds Honored At Linen Shower And Bridge

Miss Irene Reynolds bride elect was honored at a linen shower and bridge thehome of Mrs. Leonard F. Honeycutt in Winston Salem. Guests enjoyed a bridal chorus entrance by Mrs. Honeycutt’s children and prizes were awarded for bridge. Additional attendees included Miss Elaine Inman Miss Annie Mae Reeves Miss Margaret Snipes and many local residents.

Leonard F. Honeycutt Ralph H. Vance Irene Reynolds Frank Courtney Evelyn Shoaf Margaret Snipes Elaine Inman Annie Mae Reeves Bertha Ferree Elizabeth Teague Thomasville Evelyn Sheaf Lexington Edith Poindexter Winston- Salem Mesdames Leigh Harper Tyson T. Ferree G. G. Preston Roscoe Sowers Clay Madison T. R. Ballard Carl Haigler Bill Snotherly James Snipes, Jr Willie Vail Dewey Faust

Openhouse at Cloverdale School Highlights Education Week

Large turnout of parents attended Cloverdale PTA open house for Education Week. Sixth graders presented a play on the week’s significance and the school band performed. Parents toured rooms, library, and art exhibits. Friday chapel planned and Thursday tea hosted by pupils.

Cloverdale P.T. A Cloverdale

Y W C A Club Holds Business Meet with Miss Fenner

The YWCA Business and Professional Girls Club met at 6 15 pm in the hut with President Miss Elva Grissom in charge. Birthday celebrations for Mrs Grace Devinney Miss Dorothy Hoskins Thelma Patrick Rada Poston Leslie Johnson. donations pledged to Nursery School. Miss Jessamine Fenner guest speaker. new members Mary Louise Gibson Rada Poston Marie Heath Margaret Poole installed.

Business and Professional Girls Club Elva Grissom Grace Devinney Dorothy Hoskins Thelma Patrick Rada Poston Leslie Johnson Jessamine Fenner National Board The

Greensboro Artists Stroud and Farrell Highlight Musicale

Mrs T Moody Stroud and Mrs R Dewey Farrell presented an all star program at Emerywood Country Club hosted by Friday Music Study Club. The 90 person audience enjoyed Liszt and Debussy piano numbers, Puccini and Cadman arias, and several Wintner Watts and Griffes vocal selections with brief opera resumes. Encore by each artist capped the formal concert with additional pieces.

T. Moody Stroud R. Dewey Farrell Emerywood Country Club Musical Art Club Greensboro Robin Cadman Schulz-Eylar

Mrs E W Freeze Jr Hosts Bridge For Contract Club

Mrs E W Freeze Jr entertained the Tuesday Contract Club at her suburban cabin for a bi weekly dinner and bridge. Guests enjoyed a fall themed setting with three tables of buffet service and bridge play. High score prize went to Mrs Henry Foscue. Members included Mesdames John W Clinard Jr James B Lovelace W E Mitchell James S Moffitt Philip Davis Ralph Slate Sam Strickland Jesse Washburn Arthur Kirkman Henry Foscue and the hostess.

E. W. Freeze, Jr Henry Foscue John W. Clinard, Jr James B. Lovelace W. E. Mitchell James 8. Moffitt Philip Davis Ralph Slate Sam Strickland Jesse Washburn Arthur Kirkman Herman Smith Mrs. Freeze

Green Street Baptist Church T F E L Class Meeting

The T FE L class of Green Street Baptist Church will meet Thursday evening at 7 30 at the church. All members are requested to attend.

T. FE. L Green Street Baptist Church

Bible In Fine Arts Discussed For Group By Mrs. C. A. McMurray

Mrs. C A McMurray spoke on The Bible In Fine Arts at the Parent Teacher Council study group meeting in Ray Street school. She traced Bible influence on music art and literature citing Handel da Vinci Shakespeare Poe and Tennyson and urged the Bible as a cornerstone of the arts with two more sessions planned.

Parent-Teacher Council Ray Street C. A. McMurray da Vinci Shakespeare Lizette Woodruff Reece Sir Launfal

Washington visit ends as Mellichampe heads home

James Mellichampe departed this morning for his home in Washington D C after a week in this area with his aunt Mrs Herman D Sears at Pickett Farm. Miss Lucille Hall of New York City arrived yesterday to stay briefly with Mrs C E Sheloff on Parkway.

James Mellichampe Washington, D. C Herman D. Sears Pickett Farm Lucille Hall New York City C. E. Sheloff Parkway

Sedgefield Hunters Kill Veteran Red Fox After Chase

The Sedgefield Hunt riders chased a large red fox for two and a half hours before killing a veteran Reynard. Riders included Earl N. Phillips of High Point, George Bryson Sr, Dr A T Smith, T W Rochelle of Sedgefield and Gaither Walker and Mark Lewis of Greensboro.

Sedgefield Hunt Hunt Reynard Earl N. Phillips High Point George Bryson, Sr A. T. Smith T. W. Rochelle Sedgefield Gaither Walker Mark Lewis Greensboro

Eva Le Gallienne Stars in Hedda Gabler at Aycock Tonight

High Point members of the Greensboro Theatre Guild are reminded of Eva Le Gallienne's appearance in Greensboro this evening. She will play Hedda Gabler at Aycock auditorium, with the performance starting promptly at eight thirty, announced by Mrs Ralph Lewis publicity chairman.

High Point Greensboro Theatre Guild Eva le Gallienne Greensboro Miss le Gallienne Hedda Gabler Aycock Auditorium Ralph Lewis Guild

Women of Cairo Ferpt Wear Silk Hosiery From America

Women in Cairo Ferpt are seen wearing silk hosiery imported from America reflecting fashion imports of the era and varied shopping options for local residents.

Cairo Ferpt America

Rev R K Davenport Preaches Second Revival Sermon

Rev R K Davenport, synod evangelist, delivered the second sermon in a revival series at Brentwood Presbyterian Chapel on East Green Street. The topic was What Begins Five Minutes After We Die, with further talks planned through Sunday November 12 at 7 30 PM. No mid week prayer service at First Presbyterian Church tonight. Public invited.

Brentwood Presbyterian Chapel East Green Street R. K. Davenport Synod Flrst Presbyterian Church

Hensleys Celebrate Birth of Son Joseph Hilliard

Mr and Mrs Gay Hensley of Winston Salem announce the birth of a son Joseph Hilliard on Friday November 3 at Baptist hospital in Winston Salem. Mrs Hensley is the former Ruth Hilliard of the city.

Gay Hensley Winston-Salem Joseph Hilliard Baptist

Funeral Services for Luther R Davis Burned Death

Funeral services were held for Luther Ray Davis aged 30 who died from burns at his home 335 South Wrenna Street. The Marlboro Friends Church service began at 2 30 pm with Rev H P Williams and Rev Charles Epperson officiating. A selection included Des Jesus Care and Rock Of Ages. Pallbearers from Crown Hosiery Mills included Herman Manners Alton Kemp Hugh Fesperman Paul Cecil Jack Cecil and Fred.

Luther Ray Davis South Wrenna Street Marlboro Friends Church H. P. Williams The Gospel Tabernacle Charles Epperson Messrs Williams Epperson Des Jesus Care Rock of Ages Crown Hosiery Mills Herman Manners Alton Kemp Hugh Fesperman Paul Cecil Jack Cecil Fred

French Circle Meets Tomorrow Evening at Mrs Peacock’s

Cercle Francais will hold its weekly French class at Mrs Dread Peacock’s home at the corner of North Main Street and Louise Avenue tomorrow at 7 30 o clock. The announcement was made this morning. Mary Alice Deaton Born at Trinity November 5 to Manon Deaton and Mary Alice Deaton at Trinity route one.

Cercle Francais French Circle Dread Peacock North Main Street Louise Avenue Mary Alice Deaton Trinity Manon Deaton Mary Alice Deaton Annie Yates High Point

Christian Endeavor Union Plans Big Attendance

The High Point Christian Endeavor executive committee met at the home of vice-president Bill Wall with Mrs. Mabel Joyner presiding. They planned to attend the Peace Rally at Wesley Memorial Church and formed a nominating committee for next mass meeting. A Central District Rally is set for November 19 at Archdale Friends Church with outreach to all High Point societies.

High Point Christian Endeavor Executive Bill Wall Mabel Joyner Wesley Memorial Church Central District Christian Endeavor Archdale Friends Church High Point

Painter trains for Byrd Antarctic Expedition

Doc Erle Painter renowned Yankee trainer, credited with four straight World Series titles, is consulted for the Byrd Antarctic Expedition helping prepare the crew for their demanding voyage.

Penguins New York NNS Doc Erle Painter New York Yankees Byrd

Castles Offered to Government During War in Northern Ireland

Estate owners in Northern Ireland offer properties for use by authorities amid wartime needs. In other news, Japanese children adopt a new racing game using toy airplanes.

Northern Ireland Children of Japan

Interment in Marlboro Cemetery Family Plot

Interment was conducted in the family plot at Marlboro Cemetery.

Nick Marlboro Cemetery

Build Up Relief for Menstrual Pain with CARDUI

Women suffer periodic pains from functional dysmenorrhea caused by undernourishment. The Cardui tonic aims to improve appetite digestion and assimilation to build strength energy and nerve force. Taken before and during the period many report relief and reduced discomfort.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Adeline Hoover Rha eTans Betty Brockmann Phyllis Strickland O. F. Hayden Embree H. Blackard R. A. Herring Betsy Spearman Martha Sale Margaret Blackard Diane Tucker Emily Herring H. W. McCain Carter Dalton Dalton American Institute of Laundering Aloe Aes al Miss Tomlinson Council of Garden Clubs Wm. Michael, Jr Rat Hollywood Peter B. Good Brother Rat P.T. A. News Archdale-Trinity P.T. A. Board Allen Jay P.T. A Cloverdale School For Education Kyoko Izumi Tokyo Fire Y. W.C. A. Club Mesdames Stroud and Farrell Bible In Fine Arts Red Fox Mrs. Hensley Christian Endeavor Union Roe Vicks VapoRus
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