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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Oct 31, 1944

Page

6

Bivins Re-elected Head Of Daughters Of Confederacy

Mrs. W. A. Bivins was re elected president of the High chapter United Daughters of the Confederacy at the October meeting held at Mrs J Hayden's home. New officers named include H Sechrest second vice president Edward Wertz third vice president C H Bass historian J F Hayden registrar C B Mattocks chaplain E R Anderson junior lieutenant governor Bruce Carraway crosses. longer terms to H A Millis first vice president H P Morrison secretary J W Payne corresponding secretary A T Wishart treasurer L Irvin Paylor custodian and J E Kirkman honorary life member. The program featured a sketch of Christopher G from South Carolina, the first Confederate treasurer.

W. A. Bivins United Daughters the Confederacy J Hayden North Carolina H. Sechrest Rs. Edward Wertz C. H. Bass J. F. Hayden C. B. Mattocks Bivins Christopher G South Carolina J. D. Brame J. S. Welborn A. E. Tate A. E. Tate, Gave An Account of the Convention Here, and Teadhers

Gala Hallowe'en Party for Local YWCA Club

The FI Nightingale club of the YWCA held a Halloween gala last evening with a 6 15 supper and entertainment. Costumes and a central black cat and jack o lantern table adorned the event attended by about twenty, with Mrs Grace Allred and Mrs Rose File winning best couple costumes. Joy Patterson directed games and a Halloween muscum was featured.

FI Nightingale Club Grace Allred Rose File Joy Patterson

Hallowe'en Party At Lexington Sat

The Kiwanis club plans a large Hallowe'en festival in Lexington on Saturday night November 4 featuring free floor shows exhibits ping-pong bingo and wheel of fortune with prizes. The Rhythm Makers will provide music and a 10 o clock participation window is offered. The Woodmen Circle holds its monthly meeting Wednesday at 7 30 in the clubroom on West Commerce Street with members urged to attend.

Hallowe'en Kiwanis Club Rhythm Makers Woodmen Circle West Commerce Street

Mesdames Murr And Lambeth Hostess Bridge Party at Thomasville

Mrs. J. S. Green Mrs. Vernon ao Mrs. G. T. Cochrane Mrs. Hawthorne and Miss Beulah Sesment won prizes at a bridge gathering hosted by Mesdames Murr and Lambeth on Spring Street. The event featured refreshments, table prizes, and a large guest list including local club members.

Mong Mer Ag Frank Murr Harry Teak Lambeth Spring Street J. S. Green Vernon Ao G. T. Cochrane Hawthorne Beulah “Sesment Green Snyder Cochrane Norment

Community club events fill week schedule

A dense weekly calendar lists meetings and gatherings across Greensboro and High Point. Women’s groups, garden clubs, study clubs, scouts, and church communities meet at the Y, Sheraton hotel, clubs, and churches from Tuesday through Friday with varied times and addresses.

Church Women Elect New Officers at Annual Meeting

The High Point Council of Church Women elected Mrs. C. A. McMurray president to succeed Mrs. Robert Cottam. G. I. Humphreys, Robert Cottam, Jones Burns, C. F. Ferree and D. H. Larson were named first vice president, second vice president, secretary, corresponding secretary, and treasurer respectively and installed in a ceremony at Wesley Memorial Methodist Church. World Community Day events and meeting sites were announced.

High Point Council of Church Women Wesley Memorial Methodist Church C. A. McMurray Robert Cottam McMurray G. I. Humphreys Jones Burns C. FE. Ferree D. H. Arsons

All-Star Quartet Arrives For High Point Concert

The Columbia All-Star Quartet arrives to open the 1944 45 Community Concert season at the High Point senior high auditorium at eight tonight. Members include Walter Cassel Helen Olheim Donald Dame and Josephine Tumi nin with a busy prior record in opera and radio. They will stay at the Sheraton hotel after a Charlotte stop and precede future performances by Helen Traubel and Josef Hoffman.

Columbia All-Star Community Concert Association High Point Metropolitan Singers Walter Cassel Helen Olheim Donald Dame Josephine Tuminin Cassel Miss Olheim Dame Miss Minia Lucia Chicago San Francisco Metropolitan Sheraton Hotel Charlotte Caer Page Sanity Association Ere Helen Traubel Ey 17 Josef Hoffman

Stephens Bible Study Meets Tomorrow at 3 PM

The Stephens Bible Study class will gather tomorrow afternoon at three o'clock with Mrs. John G. York at 605 Hawthorne Street per today's announcement.

Stephens Bible Study John G. York Hawthorne Street

Reform Circle Plans Wednesday Meeting at Mrs Hayworth Home

The Reform Circle of the First Evangelical and Reformed Church will meet Wednesday at 3 PM at 1027 South Main Street the home of Mrs H O Hayworth, per today's announcement.

Evangelical and Reformed Church H. O. Hayworth South Main Street

Cooperation shown at observance as local churches join

In connection with the observance the cooperation of the membership was asked for attendance. The best representation since the council organized was in evidence with a majority of local churches represented.

Junior Red Cross Drive Opens Tomorrow in High Point

High Point schools launch the Nov 1 15 Enroll ment for Service Campaign aiming for 100 percent Junior Red Cross membership. Local chairwoman Mrs. Howard Blair notes national membership exceeds 18 million and 70 percent of students. Members pack gift boxes, make menu covers, decor, and slippers for soldiers and ships, supporting wartime needs.

Europe Red Cross High Point

Sorosis Club Date Change for Wednesday Meeting

Mrs. Oscar Kearns will entertain the Sorosis club at her Washington street home at three o'clock on Wednesday replacing the usual Friday slot. Members are asked to note the date change for this meeting. Lieutenant and Mrs. B C Younts are visiting Mrs Younts' parents, Mr and Mrs J N McCrary, on Parkway.

Oscar Kearns Sorosis Club Washington Street B. C. Younts Mrs. Younts Mrs J. N. McCrary Parkway

Book Club Feted At Jamestown and Local Gatherings

The Modern Book Club met in the Home Economics building with Miss Katharine Manne and Miss Bessie Mae McFadden as co hosts. New members Hazel Deaver and Jewel Kearns joined, with Miss Annie Coble as guest. Ruth Anne Horney presided and Bumgarner spoke on early state history and Eastern Carolina industries. Social hour followed with refreshments. The Good Fellowship class of Jamestown Methodist held a farewell party for Rev. C McKinney and Mrs. McKinney, featuring an old time spelling bee won by Mrs. Robert Johnson and Mrs. Geo Matthews, plus cider and doughnuts. Jamestown PTA's October meeting at the school, led by President Lucille Bumgarner, included devotions by Girl Scout No. 46, group singing led by Mrs. Arace and piano by Mrs. Webster. Membership reached 458. Fall Festival chair Bessie Mae McFadden announced plans for November 3 with attendance prizes awarded to Mrs. Kearns and Miss Coble.

George Finch Phi Beta Club Emerywood Country Club Doak Finch C. R. Hamrick Hamrick E. L. Marnhart Ha Lee Lambeth Robert Lambeth Meade Hite E. W. Cates C. H. Newby D. A Dorothy Bertrand Texas Lee Tuttle W. H. Curlee W. C. Horton Mamie Harris Luaicille Kirkpatrick Louise Plank Kathleen Whitener George Arnold R. J. Earnhart Jamestown Modern Book Club Home Economics Katharine Manne Bessie Mae McFadden Ruth Anne Horney Hazel Deaver Jewel Kearns Annie Coble Good Fellowship Jamestown Methodist Church C. McKinney Jamestown P. T. A Lucille Bumgarner Girl Scout No. 46 Arace Webster Kearns Coble

Spiritual Life Groups Meet at Wesley Memorial Church

The quarterly meeting of the Spiritual Life Groups of the Methodist churches in High Point convened Sunday at 3 pm at Wesley Memorial. Mrs. M. L. Hicks presided, with prayers led by Mrs. C. E. Rozzelle, music by Mrs. W. B. Hall, and a commendation of the Spiritual Life work across churches. Reverend C. B. Newton, Calvary’s new pastor, spoke. next gathering to be held at Calvary Methodist Church.

Methodist Churches of High Point Wesley Memorial Church M. L. Hicks Main Street Church C. E. Rozzelle W. B. Hall Woman's Society Haeflinger C. B. Newton Calvary Church Calvary Methodst Church

P T A Reports Duties and Moves in Asheboro Area

Mrs. C. E. Frazier and Mrs. E. D. Idol reported on the district P T A meeting in Asheboro. Mr. Idol noted constitutional changes to be voted on at the upcoming election, and students in Miss Ruth Anne Horney's room performed "The Magic Key." Millicent Young, a Jamestown graduate, visited the school on Friday. Rev W O Good and family moved from Mt Holly to Jamestown. Mrs. O W Thrift visited Liberty. Mrs. Mary P Douglas spoke on library facilities at the school Friday morning. Mrs. O M Bundy and Mrs. Morten Murrey are visiting Rollins College in Virginia. Rev M McKinney and family moved to High Point to lead Ward Street Church.

C. E. Frazier E. D. Idol Jamestown O. W. Thrift Liberty Mary P. Douglas State i O.M. Bundy Morten Murrey Rollins College Virginia M. McKinney High Point Ward Street Church Millicent Young

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