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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Sep 19, 1938

Page

6

American Legion Auxiliary Inaugurates Fall Meetings

The local American Legion Auxiliary unit opens its fall meetings Tuesday evening at 7:45 with a reception for newly elected president Mrs. D. D. Arden at her Chandler Street residence. Associate hostesses include Mrs. C. A. York and Miss Georgen Dosh with Miss Alice Dosh assisting. The gathering will cover the year’s planned activities and business.

The American Legion Auxiliary D. D. Arden Chandler Street Arden C. A. York Georgena Dosh Alice Dosh

Local Club Names Officers for the New Year

The article lists new officers: Mrs. Arden as head along with first vice president Mrs. Roy Spearman, second vice president Mrs. R. L. Waynick, historian Mrs. Sam Tobias, secretary Mrs. John Raper, treasurer Mrs. Oscar L. Smith, sergeant at arms Mrs. A. L. Stevens, historian again Mrs. Sam Tobias, and chaplain Mrs. J. W. McGuinn. All members urged to attend the initial meeting of the year.

Arden Roy Spearman R. L. Waynick Sam Tobias John Raper Oscar L. Smith A. L. Stevens J. W. McGuinn

YWCA Names Zillah R Hopkins New City Leader

Zillah R Hopkins arrived to assume duties as general secretary of the local YWCA. A Danville Kentucky native and Mount Holyoke graduate, she succeeds Nelle Anstey who left for Honolulu.

YWCA Hopkins High Point Danville Mount Holyoke College South Hadley Mass University of of Cincinnati Stuart Hall Staunton Nelle Anstey Honolulu Hawaii

Rabbits Cause Losses in Australia Exceeding National Debt

In Australia the annual damage from rabbits is estimated to surpass 200 million dollars, a figure larger than the nation's national debt. The statement highlights the economic impact of the invasive species on agriculture and property.

Australia Rabbite

Church Social M BP Auxiliary Meeting Tonight at 7 30

The Woman's Auxiliary of the First M E church shifts its usual afternoon gathering to tonight at 7 30 in the church. Mrs J H Walker, president, asks members to note the changed hour and attend if possible. Circle six chair Mrs R Ballard will handle arrangements. The Lebanon C E society met with large attendance yesterday afternoon noting a city wide mass meeting Tuesday at the First Reform church. The Weiner roast for Friday was announced. The L L L class of West End Baptist meets tomorrow at 7 30 at Clifford Hedrick's on Arbordale Drive for important business. Circle No 2 of the First Evangelical and Reformed church Missionary society serves luncheon Tuesday 11 30 to 1 30 with a planned menu and ongoing luncheons hoped to continue indefintely.

Lebanon West End West End Baptist Church Clifford Hedrick Arbordale Drive Evangelical Circle Woman's Missionary Society of the First Evangelical and Reformed Church

Allen Tate’s First Novel The Fathers to Be Published Sept 23

Greensboro fragment reports review copies of The Fathers Allen Tate’s first novel about the South in the 1850s. Tate English professor at Woman’s College UNC and author of eight non fiction works, joined the faculty last year. His wife Caroline Gordon also teaches there and is a noted short story writer.

Greensboro Allen Tate Woman's College of the University of North Carolina Tate Woman's College Caroline Gordon

Millis Family Heads to New York and Washington

Mrs J E B Millis and daughter Miss Helen Millis left for New York City to spend the week. Mrs Millis will return late in the week and Miss Millie will go to Washington to enter Mount Vernon Seminary. Frank Dalton and Harriss Covington, after two weeks at Woodberry Forest football practice, returned home as the school opens its fall term Wednesday. Friends note Mrs C L Holder of Archdale is ill at Burns Memorial Hospital after a major operation Friday night.

J. EB. Millis Helen Millis New York City Frank Dalton Harriss Covington Woodberry Forest C. L. Holder Archdale Burns Memorial Hospital Holder

Burbank Garden Club Sets Wednesday 10 A.M. Meeting

The Burbank Garden Club will hold a called meeting Wednesday at 10 o clock. The event takes place at the president Mrs J Arthur Marsh home 301 Edgedele Drive. Secretary Mrs J H Allred urges members to attend as important matters will be discussed.

Burbank

Two Local Girls Elected Dormitory Presidents At Greensboro College

Miss Helen A. Davis and Miss Helen Robbins of this city have been named house presidents of their dormitories at Greensboro College. Davis, senior, will serve on the Student Council and has held multiple campus offices. Robbins, sophomore, also joins the Student Council and is treasurer of the Home Economics club.

Helen A. Davis Helen Robbins Greensboro College Miss Davis W. A. Davis Woodrow Avenue Fitzgerald Hall May Court International Relations Club Collegian Emerson Society Davis Miss Robbins H. H. Robbins Highland Avenue Home Economics Club Preachers’ Kids Club Irving Society

Hosiery Makers Attend Asheville Convention

Local residents from High Point joined the Southern Hosiery Manufacturers' association meeting at Grove Park Inn in Asheville over the weekend. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. William Lindsay, Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Mitchell, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Thomas, and others such as R. T. Amos, Robert L. Hubbard, Charles Kearns, Dewey Garrett, L. C. Parker, Hazel P. Hardin, Tack Holbrook, W. C. Comer, and J. Ed Millis.

High Point Southern Hosiery Manufacturers’ Association Grove Park Inn Asheville William Lindsay W. E. Mitchell Jack Thomas R. T. Amos Robert L. Hubbard Charles Kearns Dewey Garrett L. C. Parker Hazel P. Hardin Tack Holbrook W. C. Comer J. Ed Millis

Greensboro College Enrolls 400 as Dormitory Full

Greensboro College reports 400 students for the new term, up 150 from last year, with all dormitory space filled including the Main building south wing. Rush week peaks on Decision Day with Emerson and Irving societies hosting events for new students.

Greensboro Greensboro College Luther L Gobbel Emerson Irving Cone Island Irving Theater Then

Bridge Luncheon Hosts Honor Guests in Kernersville

Mrs. George Bellamy entertained her bridge club in Kernersville with a Friday morning luncheon. Honor guests were Mesdames EB. P. Whitaker Sr. and John Staples of Charlotte. Mrs. Jim Spears won high score and the draw prize. An ice course followed the noon meal. Local attendees included Mrs. Blackwell, Mrs. Gilmer Smith, Mrs. Morris, Mrs. Ves per King, and others.

Kernersville George Bellamy Mesdames EB. P. Whitaker, Sr John Staples Charlotte Jim Spears Alson Spears Briane Maulteby Mesdames Whitaker and Staples Mesdames J. R. Blackwell, Sr Gilmer Smith R. C. Morris Vesper King J. Tustice, Sr Briane Pinnix Maultsby

Junior Woman's Club Opens New Year With Plans

The Junior Woman's Club held its first meeting of the fiscal year at the club house with Mrs. Richard Whitaker presiding. Members discussed beautification of grounds, continued skating parties at Roll-O-Rink, and a proposed musical comedy from Triangle Production Company guest Virgil Schenck, with date to be announced.

Mesdames Leonard Bunkemeyer J. W. Beavers Phin Shields Ken Ables Frances Smith Idell Linville Richard Whitaker Leonard Bunkemeyer Eugenia Albert Margaret Allen Mesdames J. M. Pinnix, Jr Raymond Warren Virgil Schenck Triangle Production Company Greensboro Margaret Stafford Mary Edwards

Vance Hosts Bridge Club At Guthrie Home

Mrs Fred F Vance entertained her bridge club at Guthrie Tuesday afternoon with two tables in a fall flower setting. Mrs Joe Pinnix won high score and received a sport handkerchief, while Mrs Rufus Smith was second and got guest towels. An ice course followed. Attendees included Mesdames Sam Vance Jr Joe Pinnix Rufus Smith Ida H Roberts Avhiee Hammocks J R Blackwell Jr and Richard Whitaker.

Fred F. Vance Guthrie Joe Pinnix Rufus Smith Mesdames Sam Vance, Jr Ida H

Weiner Roast at Shorewood Hosted by Local Baptist Leaders

Mr and Mrs Leon Leasley with Rev and Mrs E F Baker Miss Lucille Trent and Ben Johnson led the B T U of First Baptist church entertaining about 25 guests at a delightful weiner roast at Shorewood recently.

Leon Leasley E. F. Baker Lucille Trent Ben Johnson B. T. U. of the First Baptist Church Shorewood

Local social notes from High Point and nearby visitors

Mrs Harmon Linville returned home after visiting her parents Dr and Mrs W R McCain in High Point. Mr Linville was the weekend guest of the McCains. Mrs Ed Whitaker Sr Mrs Ina Staples and her son John of Charlotte spent the weekend with relatives. H H Lowery of Selma visited. he formerly resided in Kernersville. Miss Evelyn Huff returned from a visit to her sister Mrs Everett Coren in Concord. Circle two of the Baptist church Missionary Society met Monday September 12 at the home of Mrs E F Baker with Mesdames Baker and Dan Tucker as joint hostesses. Mrs Clarence Stanley read Scripture and Mrs Baker led in prayer.

Harmon Linville W. R. McCain High Point Mr. Linville McCain Ed Whitaker Ina Staples John Charlotte H. H. Lowery Selma Mr. Lowery Kernersville Evelyn Huff Everett Coren Concord Circle Two The Baptist Church Missionary Society E. F. Baker Mesdames Baker Dan Tucker Clarence Stanley Baker H. B. Goslen

State Library Group To Meet Wednesday At Woman's College

North Carolina Library association members convene at Woman's College campus in Greensboro to elect a president. About 104 attendees are expected for an 11 a.m. meeting with Dr. W C Jackson welcoming. Elizabeth Sampson will oversee local arrangements. Margaret Beal will speak on state and federal aid for public libraries.

Greensboro North Caroline Library Association Woman's College of the University of North Carolina Guy Royle W. C. Jackson Elizabeth Sampson Woman's College Library Margaret Beal North Carolina Com. Ce Libraans

Chicago produce markets steady butter and eggs on receipts

Chicago reports Butter sales at 1,180,465 steady with creamery specials 93 score at 25-26 percent and extras 92 at 25 percent. Firsts 88-89 at 23 percent and seconds 84-87 at 21 percent. Creamery standards 90. Eggs at 5,610 steady with local graded extra firsts 24 percent and current receipts 23 percent.

Chicago

Program notes and leadership changes at meeting

The program chairmanship changed hands as Mrs. Clarence Stanley succeeds Mrs. Woodrow Caudle who has moved away. A talk on The United States fifty years ago and today and Co-ordinate Missions was given, followed by business session reports from standing committees.

United States Clarence Stanley Woodrow Caudle

Jamestown PTA Honors Faculty at Fall Social Night

Jamestown PTA celebrated faculty achievements at a Friday evening party in the newly equipped cafeteria decorated with fall flowers. Major R. M. Cowan High Point performed magic tricks, followed by games and contests directed by Mrs. Bundy, Mrs. Armstrong, and Mrs. Hassell. Prizes went to Mrs. Futrelle and the Rev. Mr. Fin as guests enjoyed refreshments for the crowd.

Jamestown High Point

Weekend Guests Share Time Across Town

Mrs. L L Hendrix hosted her daughter Mrs. Hal Burrows from Ash enter the University of Utah for a weekend visit. Mrs. Allie Williams spent time with her daughter Mrs. C. V. Bundy. Miss Irene Rosemond enjoyed a weekend in Salisbury.

L L. Hendrix Hal Burrows Ash University of Utah Allie Williams C. V. Bundy Irene Rosemond Salisbury

Georgia Editor John G. Herring Dies in Atlanta

John G. Herring aged 48 editor of the Tifton Gazette died suddenly of a heart attack in an Atlanta hotel. His eldest brother Burton Herring died in Lynchburg Virginia about eight days earlier from an illness.

Georgia Atlanta John G. Herring Tifton

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Paatel Madeline Hoover Epiros Legion Auxiliary Zillah R. Hopkins Young Woman's Christian Association Y. A Leslie Johnson Ollie Brown Dee Miss Ella Outland Paramount Theatre Miss Outland Reeves Fostoria Crystal Burbank Garden Club Hosiery Manufacturers’ Meeting Bridge Joe Michael Wadesboro State College Raleigh W. C. Michael J. P. Linville R. L. Dwiggine State Library Group Paramount Ee Bi TE Edd Ppson Utas A W.a.davis Carolina Ella Outland Best and Morning Star
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