DAR Chapter Hears State Regent At Initial Meeting Of Fall
The Alexander Martin chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution heard state regent Mrs. Preston B. Wilkes Jr. outline war projects and continuity of DAR efforts amid stress. She noted blood plasma fund drives, war bonds, nurses education, and buddy bags for service members. The meeting at 250 East Washington street included hostesses, plans for Crossnore School, a district meeting in Cord October 1, and a Red Cross report from Thomasville with a radio program scheduled each fourth Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D.A.R
Preston B. Wilkes, Jr
Charlotte
North Carolina Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution
Alexander Martin
Wilkes
R. K. Stewart
DAR
J. E. Kirkman
East Washington Street
A. S. Caldwell, Jr
Bruce Carraway
D. L. Bouldin
T. A Kearns
Lois Welborn
Alice Caldwell
J. F. Hay
R. A. Herring
Crossnore School
Concord
John R. Myers
Thomasville
Red Cross
A. T. Wishart
Junior Service League Opens Fall Meeting At YWCA
The initial Fall meeting of the Junior Service League was held at the YWCA with plans to aid ticket sales for the Army Emergency Relief benefit film This the Army. President Mrs Willis Slane presided and named Mrs A M Rankin Jr ticket sale chairman. Virginia Frank described USO service center use and large monthly attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Junior Service League
Y.W.C.A
Army
Willis Slane
A. M. Rankin, Jr
Virginia Frank
U.S.O. Service Men's Center
Altrusans Plan Gastonia Conference And Elect Delegates
Altrusa club members elect Marie Forrest as delegate and Lucille Johnston as alternate for the Gastonia district conference to be held October 22 24. The High Point club approves the budget and officer reports, votes support for This Is the Army film benefiting U S Army Emergency Relief, and adds books to the Altrusa Shelf at High Point College library.
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Altrusa Clubs
Gastonia
High Point Club
Sheraton Hotel
Marie Forrest
Lucille Johnston
Robert L. Thompson
Enterprise
Center Theatre
U. S. Army
Mabel Burnett
High Point College
Camp Mackall
Mothers Club Hears Review of The Robe
Mrs. Leslie Miller gave a vivid review of Lloyd Douglas's The Robe to about fifteen members of the Double M Club at the YWCA meeting. Presented by club president Mrs. Elmer James, the review covered the novel's characters and themes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd Douglas
Leslie Miller
Double M
Y.W.C.A
Mrs Machen Named YWCA Industrial Secretary
Mrs George Machen is chosen to fill the vacancy created by Miss Louise Surratt as industrial secretary for the YWCA in High Point. She will start October 1 and brings experience from Meredith College teaching in Lexington and at Allen Jay School. She has long worked with the YWCA and Girl Scouts and served on the health education committee and day camp. Surratt leaves to become secretary of the YWCA business girls department in Nashville, Tennessee, beginning October 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Machen
Y.W.C.A
Louise Surratt
Leslie Miller
Machen
Meredith College
Lexington
Allen Jay School
Girl Scout Organization
High Point
The
Girl Scout Council
Surratt
Business Girls Department
Nashville
Founding Observed Of Two Church Women's Groups
The third anniversary of the Woman's Society of Christian Service and the Wesleyan Service Guild was celebrated at First Methodist Church with a reception in the ladies parlor and assembly room. Guests were greeted by a host of members and officers, including Rev. Wilson O. Weldon. The program featured music, a William Penn school quartet, skits, readings, and birthday gifts presented under the direction of the pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Society of Christian Service
Wesleyan Service Guild
First Methodist Church
J. R. Meredith
J. H. Walker, Jr
S. S. Coe
Annabel Thompson
J. A. Gray
William Penn School
S. F E. Burford
Gilbert Gray
Patricia Padgett
Louise Surratt
Lena Davis
Wilson O. Weldon
High Point Red Cross appoints new vice chairman
Mrs George T Wood Jr is named vice chairman of the High Point Camp and Hospital Committee by Mrs W T Powell chairing the Piedmont Area Council meeting at Basic Training Center number ten in Greensboro. Attending were Mrs Horace Haworth chairman and other local Red Cross officers.
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W.T. Powell
High Point
American Red Cross
George T. Wood, Jr
Wood
Piedmont Area Council
Basic Training Center
Greensboro
Horace Haworth
Howard Blair
Red Cross
Frank Armfield
G. I. Humphreys
Church To Fete Faculty and Students of High Point College
The First Methodist Church will honor High Point College students and faculty Saturday night from 8 to 9 with an informal reception in the assembly room. Arrangements are led by Mrs Wilson Welden and a committee including Mrs P B Lindley Miss Magnhild Soderberg Marjorie Payne and others. A varied program is planned and the entire church membership is urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Methodist Church
High Point College
Wilson
High Point Social Calendar Highlights Evening Events
The Social calendar lists a 7 30 p m gathering of the High Point Business and Professional Women's club at the Elwood hotel for the September session. A 6 30 to 8 p m Family Night dinner is at Emerywood Country Club with noon deadline for reservations. An open dessert bridge hosted by Mr and Mrs Joseph T Weaver at Emerywood. USC staff meeting at Elwood Cafe. An informal reception for High Point College at First Methodist Church assembly room. USO dance at Co A gym with John Peddicord and partner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point Business and Professional Women's Club
Elwood Hotel
Emerywood Country Club
Joseph T. Weaver
USC
Elwood Cafe
High Point College
First Methodist Church
John Peddicord
Mrs Clinton Kee Honored At Mrs Bivins Bridge Party
Mrs Hillary Clinton Kee of Greensboro was hosted by Mrs William P Bivins at 236 Montheu Avenue for a bridge gathering. The afternoon featured two games, a corsage of talisman roses, and prizes including a novelty tied plant and a handkerchief. The hostess presented a coral necklace to Mrs Kee with a salad course and iced drinks. Attendees included Mesdames Armstrong Byrd Welch Lewis Poston Blackwelder Mitchell and Miss Poston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinton H. Kee
Greensboro
William P. Bivins
Montheu Avenue
Jimmy Mitchell
Kee
Mesdames
Fred Armstrong
Charles Byrd
Frank Welch
George Lewis
Banks Poston
Dewey Blackwelder
Rada Poston
YWCA Business Club Supper and Musical Program
Outdoor buffet supper on the Adams Memorial building lawn brought together 32 members and guests of the YWCA Business and Professional Club. After self service, attendees sat at nearby tables and enjoyed group singing led by Carl G N Cronstedt with Emile Serposs performing The Old Refrain. Notable guests included Miss Betty Bouldin Miss Frances Muse Mrs James Brooks Miss Mary Ruth Seward Miss Frances Brown Miss Rada Poston and Miss Raria Shelton. Winifred Bodie was welcomed back to active membership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Y.W.C.A
Adams Memorial
Supner
Carl G.N. Cronstedt
Madeline McCain
Winifred Bodie
Chub
Tuesday Evening Garden Club Hears Miss Eloise Best
The club met at the president's Montlieu Avenue home with eleven members and two visitors. Miss Eloise Best spoke about her two summers in Mexico and her teaching and studies in Mexico City, sharing legends and customs of border regions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eloise
Fred Gordy
Montlieu Avenue
Eloise Best
Mexico
Miss Best
University of Mexico
Mexico City
Head to Postpone Visit by Star Officials to Sept 28
The Eastern Star chapter in High Point announced the postponement of Miss Ethel Lovett Asheboro district deputy grand matron and E R Ford Greensboro district deputy grand patron visits to Tuesday Sept 28. Six petitions for membership were received, Mr and Mrs S L McFarland were initiated, and a nosegay given to Mrs McFarland. A special meeting is called for Sept 21 for initiation. Visitors included Mrs Sue Jackson and Mrs Mary Fountain. The altar was draped in memory of Ludwick M Clymer, late grand patron.
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Ethel Lovett
Asheboro
North Carolina
E. R. Ford
Greensboro
High Point
Order of the Eastern Star
Masonic Temple
L. McFarland
McFarland
Sue Jackson
Lexington
Mary Fountain
McDonald
Hendersonville
Ludwick M. Clymer
Grand Chapter
Births Carter and Dobbins announce newborn daughters
Pvt. and Mrs. Floyd Carter announce the birth of a daughter Starlet Cecilia on September at Burrus Memorial hospital. Mrs. Carter is the former Frances Weekly. Sgt. and Mrs. W. W. Dobbins announce a daughter Joyce Ann born September 11 at Burrus Memorial Hospital. Sgt. Dobbins is stationed in Kentucky. mother is the former Miss Rachel Tyner of Aberdeen.
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Floyd Carter
Cecilia
Burrus Memorial Hospital
Carter
Miss Frances Weekly
Joyce Ann Dobbins
W. W. Dobbins
Filbert Street
Joyce Ann
Dobbins
Kentucky
Rachel Tyner
Aberdeen
Susannah Wesley Class to Meet at Archdale Methodist Church
The Susannah Wesley Class hosts its monthly meeting Thursday at 8 o'clock with Mrs. D. T. Silman and Mrs. J. H. Redding as associate hostesses. The Cavalry Methodist Women's Society meets tonight with the regular prayer service. In cool weather banana leaves curl to expose the sun for rapid growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susannah Wesley
Archdale Methodist Church
Women's Society of the Christian Service
The
Cavalry Methodist Church
Miss Mildred Cagle Weds Cadet Robert Van Royals
Announcement of the Sept. 7 marriage of Miss Mildred Cagle daughter of Mr and Mrs C L Cagle of High Point to Cadet Robert Van Royals son of Mr and Mrs R B Royals of Trinity. The ceremony at Calvary Methodist church was simple with immediate family present. Cadet Royals has returned to Stillwater Oklahoma after a seven day furlough and is stationed at A M College. The bride remains with her parents at 216 Carter Street for now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mildred Cagle
C. L. Cagle
High Point
Robert van Royals
R. B. Royals
Trinity
O. L. Brown
Calvary Methodist Church
Cadet Royals
Stillwater
Okla
A. & M. College
Carter Street
Scotch foursome at Emerywood Club scheduled
A mixed Scotch foursome will be held at Emerywood Country Club on Saturday September 18 under the Women’s Golf committee sponsorship. Mrs Silas Casey will be in charge and asks players to begin at one o clock and call the pro shop by Friday noon to list their foursomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emerywood Country Club
Women's Golf Committee
Silas Casey
Local Social Notes Reflect Army Service and Education Moves
Mrs. R. R. Pyrtle of Walterboro is visiting her mother Mrs. M. J. Kivett while her husband serves with the armed forces. Elizabeth Wagner leaves for the University of North Carolina Greensboro to begin as a freshman. Margie Wagner leaves for Furman University to continue as a senior. Mrs. Richard Webster and son Billy return to Wilmington, address 120 North Monroe Street. Mrs. Myrtie Bissett is a Burrus Memorial Hospital patient. Mrs. Paul FE Edwards returns to High Point after two months in Portsmouth and undergoes surgery recuperating well and receiving visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. R. Pyrtle
Walterboro
S. C
M. J. Kivett
Elizbeth Wagner
L. A. Wagner
Woman's College of the University of North Carolina
Greensboro
Margie Wagner
Richard Webster
Billy
Wilmington
Webster
North
Monroe Street
Paul FE. Edwards
Portsmouth
High Point
Burrus Memorial Hospital
Prayer for a Soldier's Return From War
A mother pleads for divine protection and noble conduct for her son sent to war. She asks God to keep him safe amid violence, preserve his American values, and someday return him to gentler life, even if he must die nobly in defense of the truth.
Rainfall Contradicted by Antarctic Interior Snowfall
A regional note clarifies that precipitation in Antarctica's interior does not appear as rain but as snow. It explains moisture deposition occurs via snow rather than liquid rain, shaping the region's climate understanding.
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Antarctica
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Humane Society
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David Chains Dancing
North Main Street
Mothers’ Club
Ywca Industrial Sec’y
Geo. Wood, Jr
Ywca Business Club
Amea
Elwood
O. E.S. Head
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Calvary
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Royals
Myrtie Bissett
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HOTEL
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