Mrs C C Garrett Presents South America Book Club Talk
Mrs C C Garrett presented a program on South America for the Wednesday Book Club at Mrs A E Taplin’s home 1208 Woodl and drive. The talk covered five decades of transportation and communications progress in South America from rail and sea routes to telegraph cable radio air service and Pan American Airways led by Juan Trippe. It noted the opening of the Panama Canal in 1915 and the rise of air mail and extensive radio networks across South America. A luncheon preceded the program with attendees listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C.C. Garrett
South America
A.E. Taplin
Woodland Drive
C . Garrett
Garrett
Panama Canal
Garret
Americas
Pan-American Airways
Juan Trippe
Magellan
North America
Trippe
Spanish Epic Don Quixote and El Greco Debated by Study Club
The Twentieth Century Study Club met at Mrs. Charles Risch’s home for a luncheon and review of Cervantes Don Quixote and El Greco the sixteenth century Spanish painter. Mrs. Koonts explained El Greco was Greek born in Crete and discussed his baroque style and Toledo Madrid church work from 1575. Mrs. Henderson reviewed Cervantes satire and the work’s portrait of Spain while noting Sancho Panza Rozinante and Dulcinea as key characters. A luncheon preceded the program with nine members present and the hostess’s decorated home. There are nine daily newspapers in Puerto Rico.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Risch
Cervantes
el Greco
Henry Koonts
Spain
Crete
Deminacos Theotocopulos
Owens
Koonts
Toledo
Madrid
E. D. Henderson
Sancho Panza
Don Quixote
Rozinante
Dulcinea del] Tobasco
W. F. Freeman
Frank Smith
E. BD. Henderson
Lamar McCallum
Charles Riseh
Social Calendar Delights With Lectures and Dances
Friday events at the Canterbury Club feature Mrs. Owen Reese’s home with speaker Mrs. Mabel Burnett on Women in Defense. Philomathean Club hosts bi-weekly meeting at Mrs. Frank Hunsucker's. O P Moffitt presents program. Saturday gathers Junior Legion Augutry at 403 Monthey Ave, a bridge party for Miss Jane Durham, Baldwin College student, and her mother Mrs Georgia Durham of Atlanta. Emerywood Country Club hosts the November dinner dance with reservations by Friday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canterbury Club
Owen Reese
Mabel Burnett
Altrusa Club
Philomathean Club
Frank Hunsucker
O. P. Moffitt
Junior Legion Augutry
Melvin Price
Monthey Avenue
Joe Miller
Jane Durham
My Baldwin College
Staunton
Georgia Durham
Atlanta
Emerywood Country Club
Altrusa District Board To Convene Here Saturday
The Second District Altrusa executive board meets here for its annual session this weekend with host Mrs. Mary Lou Rathrack at 208 Woodrow Avenue. Planned talks cover the spring Second District meeting, delayed from fall due to maneuvers. expected attendees include Miss Daisy Stubbs and others from Savannah Richmond Columbia Savannah Winston-Salem. High Point members are invited to greet visiting board members Saturday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Second District
Altrusa Clubs
Mary Lou Rathrack
Woodrow Avenue
Daisy Stubbs
Savannah
Ada B. Peake
Richmond
Extith Eskridge
Columbia
S.C
Helen C. Gilmer
Abs. Rothrock
Eva Wail
Winston-Salem
International Association of Altrusa Clubs
High Point Club
P T Council Sees Membership Rise at Elm Street School
High Point Parent-Teacher Council held a Tuesday meeting at Elm Street School with Mrs Blake Thompson leading devotions a Fosdick poem. She reported on the Mocksville district meeting in September and noted 1955 members this year up from 1920 last year a gain of 35. Johnson Street and Ray Street schools shared the attendance prize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
Elm Street
Blake Thompson
Harry Emerson Fosdick
Mocksville
T. A. Tilden
Johnson Street
Ray Street
Sewing Unit Calls For Garments For December 4 Shipment
Officials of the Bundles for Britain sewing unit led by Mesdames Carter Dalton and J F E Millis urge rapid completion and return of hospital garments for a December 4 shipment. Since March 10, 1941, over a thousand garments have been sent from High Point area groups including Archdale Church, First Methodist, Emmanuel Lutheran, First Baptist, Wesley Memorial, Women of the Moose, Jamestown Methodist, Priscilla Club, Phi Kappa Club and South Main Methodist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bundles For
Britain
Mesdames Carter Dalton
J. FE. Millis
England
High Point
Dalton
Archdale Church
Order of Theastern Star
First Methodist Church
Council of Jewish Women
Emmanuel Litheran Church
First Baptist Church Group
Wesley Memorial Methodist Church
Women of the Moose
Jamestown Methodist Church
Priscilla Club
First Presbyterian Church Group
Phi Kappa Club
South Main Methodist Church
Twenty Tables In Play At D A R Benefit Play Here
Twenty tables were in play at a D A R benefit bridge and rook party held yesterday afternoon by the Alexander Martin chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution. Mrs A S Caldwell Jr chaired the arrangements with the ways and means committee. Prizes went to Mrs David T Yow and Mrs J Harriss with draw prizes for several others. Proceeds go to the DLALR treasury for projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander Martin
Daughters of the American Revolution
Ways and Means
A.S. Caldwell, Jr
David T. Yow
J. Harriss
Unity Nash
Shubal Kirkman
Wow. Dickerson
Myrtle Titman
Bert Kirkman
Dick Marshall
Melb. Leath
Nesbit Caughmian
Dlalr. Treasury
Caldwell
Ways and
C.E. Duffendat
J.P. Hayden
Levi Hayworth
G.H. Kearns
M.A. Lackey
JE. Lambeth
John R. Myers
Cb. Mattocks
G.D. Pettibone
Alice Caldwell
Local Notables Arrive as Mrs Hogan Visits City
Mrs. Jesse Hogan of Rocky Mount arrives to spend time in the city and will stay with Mrs. E. R. Anderson and Mrs. F. H. Morris. She will be joined by Mr. Hogan before returning home. Mrs. C. A. Daniels is ill at Burrus Memorial Hospital. Elizabeth Blakely moved home from Burrus Memorial. O A Jeffcoat, former Kress manager, visited. HQ listed as York. Robert Bal Shoat Jr 18 recovering from appendicitis at Burrus Memorial and now receiving visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse Hogan
Rocky Mount
Robert Bascom Haskins
E. R. Anderson
F. H. Morris
Hogan
C. A. Daniels
Montleu Avenue
Burrus Memorial Hospital
O. A. Jeffcoat
Kress
Are York
Robert Bal Shoat Jr
Archdale Church Classes Plan Joint Meeting
Mrs Gladys Haswoarth will entertain Elizabeth Fry and Brotherhood classes of Archdale Friends Church Friday at her Archdale home. Association hosts are Mrs Zula Borling and Mrs Josh Barker. Meeting set for 7 30 p m. Royal Ambassadors to meet at First Baptist Church tonight at 7. Each boy should bring his arm band. The gathering is described as important and all boys are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladys Haswoarth
Elizabeth Fry and
First Baptist Church
November Dinner Dance At Emerywood Club
November social calendar highlights a dinner dance at Emerywood Country Club on Saturday with dinner at eight and dancing to follow. The preceding bridge party drew strong turnout with North South winners led by Mrs. O C Durland and Mrs JT Ryan. East West top pair was Mrs C G Mackintosh and Mrs Lloyd Flythe. Prizes included double decks of cards and a variety of refreshments were provided to attendees. Family Night dinner is planned at 6 30 to 8 00. Zion Reformed Church Thomasville will host a chicken supper Saturday night to fund Sunday school additions, serving from 4 to 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emerywood Country Club
O.C. Durland
JT. Ryan
J.H. Ayers
Stuart Sproul
Frank Sizemore
C.G. Mackintosh
Lloyd Flythe
Yu. Guten
Nalette J. Harris
P.Y. Adams
Mesdames C.S. Beaver
R. D. Tillson
J.S. Welborn
Frank Lizermore
Lee Schaner
J.W. Wooten
JH. Ayers
Saat Sproul
Ales Hal Davis
W.E. Outen
Reformed
Zion Reformed Church
Thomasville
Also Mentioned on This Page
Fred Thomas
Colter Ictis
Kenneth Redman
F.F. Dickson
5.C. Clark
W. J. Fraley
Twentieth Century Study Club
Puerto Rico
Rumford
Baking Power
Rex R Rumford
Trhaete
Sip
Altrusa District Board
Parent-Teacher Council
Watt
Watt's Bakery
D.A.R
Elizabeth Blakely
Dalton Street
Archdale
Myr
Pan
Richardson’s
Croyden
Holliday
Bedford
Toyland
Santa
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