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High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Oct 14, 1938

Page

6

Greensboro Banquet Hosts Five Business and Professional Women Clubs

The Greensboro club hosted its annual banquet at the King Cotton hotel with five other clubs from Asheboro Leaksville Spray Reidsville and Thomasville in attendance. Miss Swannie Pugh presided and Mrs Douglas H Long gave the invocation. Mrs J B Spillman spoke on unemployment and Better Business Women’s Week with a gift presented to her by the Greens boro club.

High Point Club Greensboro Club King Cotton Hotel Asheboro Leaksville Spray Reidsville Thomasville Swannie Pugh Douglas H. Long Allene’ Ellison Velma Bean Lola Irvin Dess M. Gurganus H. E. Armstrong Myrtle Ellen LaBarr National Publicity Committee J. B. Spillman Raleigh Spillman North Carolina International Federation of Business and Professional Women's Clubs Ann Floyd

Women of Moose Benefit Party Planned for Oct 19

High Point chapter 961 Women of the Moose hosts a benefit card and Bingo party at the Moose hall Main Street to aid Brentwood Day Nursery School. Event starts 8 pm with bridge, setback, bingo, high score prizes and refreshments. tickets from members.

High Point Women of the Moose Moose Hall Main Street Brentwood Day Nursery School Annie Short Montuiel Avenue Ola Perry Louise Avenue

Pi Beta Phi Benefit Party Draws Many Reservations

Numerous reservations are being made for a Pi Beta Phi benefit bridge party hosted by Tri-City Alum ni association at Mrs. J. F. Hayden’s home on Monday afternoon. Proceeds fund the Pi Phi Settlement School in Gatlinburg Tennessee, a combined hospital school and industrial arts institute. Mrs. John C. Abels will handle reservations at 2106. Draw prizes for high scores at each table will be awarded.

J. F. Hayden Tri-City Pi Beta Phi Pi Phi Settlement School Gatlinburg

Mrs J F Hayden Named First Vice Regent State DAC

Mrs J F Hayden named first vice regent of the North Carolina D A C at the state convention held in New Bern. The article notes other local leaders receiving offices in U D C and Daughters of Colonial Wars, with Beth Lam beth elected second vice president of U D C and Mrs L E Fisher named state division president. Local figures from Thomasville Asheville Farmville and Raleigh are mentioned with several officer appointments.

Mesdames J. F. Hayden Joseph Snider J.S. Welborn J. E. Kirkman James FE. Lanbeth Thomasville North Carolina Society Daughters of the American Colonists North Carolina United Daughters of the Confederacy Daughters of Colonial Wars Gaston Hotel New Bern T. A. Kearne High Point Hayden State Society Sydney Perry Cooper Charlotte Lambeth State Division U. D J. W. Parker Farmville

Mesdames Green And Tomlinson Host Get Together Club

Mrs. Marvin Green and Mrs. Glenn F. Tomlinson hosted a Get Together club party for members and their husbands. Colorful fall flowers formed a backdrop as three tables of rock were in play. Top scorer Mrs. Homer Ritchie received a novelty vase, followed by refreshments for guests including Mesdames Thomas Mason Lewis, Ridge, Freeman, and the Tomlinsons with Green.

Marvin Green Glenn F. Tomlinson Homer Ritchie Charles M. Thomas P. S. Mason Sam Lewis Marvin Shoemaker R. Ridge Freeman Glenn K. Tomlinson

Live Y'ers Club Weiner Roast Near City

The Live Y'ers club of the Y M C A held a weiner roast at the secretary Miss Pearl Cridlebaugh’s home. Thirteen members attended along with one visitor Miss Jo McNeill. The group voted to move next week’s meeting to Tuesday at 6 45 to attend the Greensboro Fair.

Pearl Cridlebaugh Greensboro Jo McNeill

First Junior Program Well Received Here

A preview of Walt Disney's forthcoming color film Dancing Fawn was shown by Clayton Grant to a packed auditorium of children as part of the Junior Service League series. The program featured a fawn star and bird life cycles, with scenes including a cracksnake charm on a bird. gift tickets from local clubs enabled many children to attend.

Walt Disney Clayton Grant Junior Service League Mr. Grant Disney Rotary Altrusa

Local Delegation Returns From Women's Clubs Meeting

High Point delegation to the Seventh district meeting of the North Carolina Federation of Women's clubs returned last night from Ruffin where about 140 women from 24 of 26 clubs gathered. Draper was chosen as next year’s meeting site. Attending were Mrs. Herman D. Sears, Mrs. H. A. White, and Mrs. Geddie Strickland. White spoke on Peace and International Relations. Etheridge outlined democracy for youth. open forum followed led by Carroll, Britt, and Miss Gilbert. Reidsville club won the attendance prize with 23 of 25 members present.

High Point North Carolina Strickland White Howard G. Etheridge Asheville D. D. Carroll Chapel Hill J. N. Britt Lumberton Margaret Gilbert State Library Commission Reidsville Club Karl Bishopric Spray

Miss Bolling On Social Committee Of Education Club At Woman's College

Miss Lucile Bethea of Dillon 8 C president of the Education club at Woman's College has appointed committees for the year. Program committee includes Nancy McManaway Hendersonville Publicity Martha Eleanor Floyd Fairmont Rachael Weyher Kinston Doria McMillian Lumberton and Helen Bum garner North Wilkesboro Special arrangements include Mary Katherine McLaughlin Cleveland Frances Horner Burlington Helen Bolling High Point and Mary Cochrane Newton The Education Club comprises Junior and Senior Education majors with about 300 members.

Greensboro Lucile Bethea Dillon Helen Bolling High Point Mary Cochrane Newton

Miss Poole Honored With Bridge Party At Sedgefield Inn

Ruth Poole bride elect to John Lambuth Bogle will be toasted tomorrow afternoon at Sedgefield Inn Winston-Salem with a bridge party at 2 30 hosted by her mother Mrs Benjamin Harrison Poole and sister Miss Margaret Poole.

Poole Sedgefield Winston-Salem Ruth Poole John Lambuth Bogle Benjamin Harrison Poole Margaret Poole Sedgefield Inn Winston- Salem E. C. Peterson Henry Turner Bridge Elizabeth Avenue Miss Poole Margaret Hedrick George, Little B. H. Poole Ruby Poole Bryce Baker Ranson Sarah Taylor Turner W. B. Justus George L. Little Owen Chatham Eugene Armstrong Reidsville Frank Holmes Thomasville

Important Changes Made At Meeting Of French Class

The city adults education French class was renamed Cercle Francais. A paid instructor, Mrs. Lelia B. Rogers, will teach weekly at 102 Louise avenue, starting Thursday at 7 30 PM. Mrs. C Dunbar donation ends as permanent teacher, class now has 12 members and welcomes a few more.

J. W. McGuinn Cercle Francais Lelia B. Rogers C. Dunbar

White Shrine to Host Hallowe'en Ball at Sedgefield Manor

Gate City White Shrine plans an elaborate Hallowe en ball for charity at Sedgefield Manor on Friday October 28. Under Mrs Bessie Howard, committees oversee arrangements for a public, informal event from nine to one with John Peddicord and his orchestra featuring Reginald Marshall and Ann Tyree.

Gate City R.parker Waynick H. H. Foust Nancy Paul Thelma Guerin High Point Paul G. Renninger Winston-Salem Allen H. Walker Hillsboro Ralph J. Sykes J. M. Brady L. B. Otwell T. R. Parker Grace Guill Anna Lindemann Helen Rowell Ednarrtin Greensboro John Peddicord Reginald Marshall Ann Tyree

Misses Powell And Stroupe Pledge Kappa Delta Sorority

During Duke rush week 154 first year students at Woman's College of Duke University pledged sorority memberships. North Carolina led with 32 pledges, followed by New York and Ohio with 12 each, and Florida New Jersey and Pennsylvania with 11 each. Eleanor Powell and Doris Stroupe were among those pledging Kappa Delta.

Durham Woman's College of Duke University Duke North Carolina New York Ohio Florida New Jersey Pennsylvania Eleanor Powell W. T. Powell Parkway Doris Stroupe G. V. Stroupe Kappa Delta Sorority

YWCA Clubs Plan Weekend Camp Attendance

Twelve members of the Florence Nightingale and Lend-A Hand clubs of the YWCA will spend the weekend at Camp Betty Hastings in Winston Salem Mississippi Abrost of the national YWCA board will speak on Health Education Mrs J O Prather has moved to her Johnson street home from Salisbury hospital after a tonsillectomy last Saturday she is recovering nicely R T Stone remains critically ill at his Long street home bed confined for two months and very serious in the past two weeks

Florence Nightingale Lend-A Hand Betty Hastings Winston-Balem Abrost Y. W. C. A. Board J. O. Prather Johnson Street Salisbury Hospital R. T. Stone Long Street

Tea And Topics Club Hosts Mrs A G Douglas

The Tea And Topics Club met yesterday afternoon at Mrs A G Douglas’s Montlieu avenue home. Mrs W W Idol reviewed Laura Krey’s nostalgic novel And Tell of Time and guests enjoyed a salad course. Members present included Mesdames Armfield Clayton Sheloff Sechrest Andrews Porter Sr Coe Idol.

Laura Krey W. W. Idol Tea and A. G. Douglas Montlieu Avenue C. B. Sheloff R. H. Sechrest R. M. Andrews Logan Porter, Sr S. S. Coe V. M. Idol

Jolly Y Club Hosts Informal Fall Social

The Jolly Y club of the local YWCA held an informal gathering last evening at the hut with about 25 members and dates present. Miss Bea Overcash greeted guests with Miss Betsy Dupuy, decorations in black and gold for Halloween, refreshments followed by games and novelty prizes. Next meeting Thursday topics include a trip to the Greensboro Fair.

Jolly Y Club Bea Overcash Betsy Dupuy Hallowe Greensboro Fair

Birthdays Observed At Swiggett’s Pond Weiner Roast

Beulah Briles and Ray Hunt celebrated their 18th and 20th birthdays with a Wednesday night event at Swiggett’s Pond just outside the city. Friends gathered from Miss Briles’ home at 912 Asheboro Street for games and a late night roaster.

Helen Durham Mamie Blane Ardith June Smith Charlotte Dorsett Bertha Lucille Briles Hazel Beck Alberta Taylor Louise Jones Francis Bonnie Webster Rachel Hicks Alene Harris Don Briggs Billy Briles Arthur Rowe James Bill Oakley Carlton Foster Clifford Cain Coto Safred Fred Kerr W. R. Myrick Billy Woodell Junior Lapradd John Welb

Miss Boyles Hosts Birthday Party for Friends

Miss Fannie Boyles entertained a group of friends on the Asheboro road to celebrate her birthday. Games and contests provided entertainment before the hostess served refreshments. Guests included Miss Lorena White Kathleen Laughlin Olivia Davis Margie English Helen Hill O M Hayworth Jr Felton Jones Robert Hill Eugene Marsh David Brookbank and Roy Farlowe.

Fannie Boyles Asheboro Road Lorena White Kathleen Laughlin Olivia Davis Margie English Helen Hill O. M. Hayworth, Jr Felton Jones Robert Hill Eugene Marsh David Brookbank Roy Farlowe

Brentwood P T A Holds First Meet

The Brentwood Parent-Teacher Association opened its year with a Tuesday night meeting in the school auditorium led by Mr. M. H. Bliiott. Rev. D. V. Howell gave devotionals, Miss Charlotte Holden directed singing, and Rev. Cecil Haworth discussed safeguarding children from unwholesome community influences. Miss Hunter's second and third grades won the attendance award.

Brentwood Parent-Teacher Association M. H. Bliiott D. V. Howell Calvary Methodist Church Misa Charlotte Holden A. Martin Cecil Haworth Central Friends’ Church Hunter

Federal control of 142 million acres of grazing lands

More than 142 000 000 acres of U S public grazing lands are under federal government control. The figure highlights the extensive scope of federal land management and grazing policy oversight across the United States.

U. S

Pipes of the Papuans of New Guinea

The native smoking method uses long bamboo stems as pipes. The smoker fills the stem with smoke, removes the bowl, closes the end, and inhales through the nostrils.

New Guinea

Marian Martin Doll Wardrobe Patterns Advertised

Marian Martin Sew Chart offers doll clothes for 16 to 20 inch dolls. Pattern 9799 includes a coat bonnet dress snuggle bag sun suit and more with prices 15 cents each and book plus pattern 25 cents. Order from The Enterprise Pattern Department 232 West 18th Street New York.

Marian Martin Enterprise Pattern Department West 18Th St New York N. Y

Musical Art Club Banquet Plans Near Ready at Emerywood

The Musical Art Club completes banquet plans to start the fall season at Emerywood Country Club Monday at 6 30 p m A program is arranged by J Gurney Briggs and Carl Cronstedt Reservations can be made with resident Mrs Edith Moore Herrod or with attendance committee members Reid Maresh I T Mann M A Lackey Geddie Strickland and D L Bouldin ANNOUNCE BIRTH OF A DAUGHTER Shirley Jean Staton daughter of Mr and Mrs Roy L Staton was born October 7 at their home 435 Mangum Avenue

Musical Art Club Emerywood Country Club J. Gurney Briggs Carl Cronstedt Edith Moore Herrod Mesdamee Reid Maresh I. T. Mann M. A. Lack Roy L. Staton Shirley Jean Mangum Avenue

Ridenhour Nominated for 1940 National Presidency

Randolph War Mothers unanimously back Mrs. R. E. Ridenhour of Concord for national president in 1940. Meeting in Asheboro also planned a memorial evergreen for Mrs. Hannah and Mrs. Kivett, with reports from state convention and new memberships.

Ridenhour Randolph War Mothers Asheboro R. E. Ridenhour Concord Randolph Chapter American War Mothers J. W. Burkhead J. C. Hannah Annie Kivett L. C. Phillips Gastonia A. C. Richardson W. R. Jones E. G. Monroe

Nolan Barnes Celebrates Eighth Birthday Party

About 25 friends attended Nolan Barnes eight birthday party at his Park street home Monday. Rom Story won pinning the tail to the donkey and received a toy car. Betty Wallen placed second earning a bubble set. Mrs. Barnes was assisted by her mother Mrs. Berth L. Boothe of Ferrum Virginia. Guests enjoyed ice cream cake candy and pink and white decorations with the birthday cake centerpiece. Favors included paddles and a ball. Nolan received many gifts.

Nolan Barnes Park Street Rom Story Betty Wallen Barnes Berth L. Boothe Ferrum Nolan

Kilduffs Welcome Daughter Mildred Donese

Mr and Mrs F L Kilduff of Franklin New Hampshire announce the birth of a daughter Mildred Donese on October 13 at Burrus Memorial hospital in this city. Mrs Kilduff is formerly Miss Margaret Dorsett of this city.

F. L. Kilduffs F. L. Kilduff Franklin New Hampshire Mildred Donese Burrus Memorial Hospital Kilduff Margaret Dorsett

Also Mentioned on This Page

Madeline Hoover BPW Club Women of Moose Bate GENT Ruby ACCRO Hyman’s State Dac Mesdames Green and Tomlinson Live Y Ers Club Weiner Mroof Miss Bolling Woman's College D. B. Carrick Carrick North Main Street Montlieu White Shrine Hallowe'en Ball Misses Powell Stroupe Pledge Kappa Delta Sorority Jolly Y Miss Briles Mr. Hunt Miss Boyles Brentwood P T. A Marian Matin Nook Club A. L. Brault Liberty Street J. H. Wrape Wayman Kivett Vance Kivett Ida Cadell Leard Brown Rupert Trollinger Clarence Hughes Wrape Charles Fox W. A. Bunch Franz Strickland T. A. Burns Ruffin North Carolina Federation of Women's Clubs Guy H. Simpson Madison Helen Styers Stowe Street Tom Wood, Jr Elmira Styers Buddy Styers Philathea Central M. P. Church Virginia Lowe J. S. Woodley Althea Presnell Dorothy Kirkman Patty Scott Lola Luck George Ward Hallowe'en Reginald Turner Sunset Avenue J. M. Teverell Terrell Ollie Umberger J. C. Umberger Kent Umberger Brook Umberger Mount Utah J. C. Edwards Brazil Vicks VapoRub Scotty Dogs Tirrors Pup Animal Family Compo Books China
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