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Page Four 1-..U •• THE TWIG December 16,1939 ALUMNAE COLUMN OFFICERS PreMttit—MiLK. WiNOATB Johnson l’ie« Mk». S. A. DUHM .. t’lVa I’rfmilenl. Ai>hevllli DIvlilon—Mrr. Wm, J. WuHTMaN VIei Prttidm. Charlotte DWInlon—Mu. DONNm Knox Viet PrttUltnt. Klluboth City Olvlalon—VwoiNtA llRANCK Vk« Prttiiilenl. GretiMboro DIvUlon—Mia. J. A. MARTIN, ItL... Viit Prttilemt, WIImiaKton Divldon—Mu. C. J. Baldwin Ittevriing S«ur«(arv—Mm. LkRoy ALLBN h'ttr.utivt Srerttary and rmidirer—MaI OrimMDI Cvmnne'ment Speaker—Hut. J. W, Dunn .. ..Winston-Salem Bn Held Moraanton 9tatnvilt« En(l«ia ..Wake Fomt Whitcvllle lUloiBh ..Meredith CoIIes* Raleigh Alumnae Luncheon Dr. Cariyle Campbell, president of Meredith College, was tbe speaker at tho alumnae liincheon on Wednesday, Noveoiber 22, In Winstou'Salem. in tlie social ball of the First Baptist Church. That ho dellgbted his hearers was at* tested by the rapt attention of the one hundred and sixty alumnae and friends present. Mrs. Wingate Johnson, president of tbe Alumnae Aasoclation, Introduced Dr. Camp- betl. Pauline Davis, president of the local chapter, presided In her strikingly friendly manner. She not only welcomed all tbe guests for the Winston chapter, the hos tess chapter, but also for tbe Char- STATE Today-Saturday ON THE STAGE: “SHOOTING HIGH” Kent Murray and Oswald Plus Screen Program Sunday-Monday-Tuesday “Pa«k Up Your Troubles” 3bjx« Wltber»-IUtz BrotJicrs Wednesday—Thursday “FuU Confession” victor McLagien-SaUy EUers AMBASSADOR Again Today-Saturday Robt. Taylor-Greer Garson Lew Ayers .. In.. “Remember” Ptns March of Time and News Sunday-Monday-Tuesday Wednesday “BARRICADE” Alice Faye-Wamer Baxter Plus Maslcal, Act and Noits Thursday-Priday-Saturday “Secrets of Dr. KUdare” Uonel Barrymors-liOw Ayers lutto Division, the hostess division. Tho guests .were further assured of thoir welcome by a song~a duet consisting of a paraphrased version of two verses of Alma Mater sung by Catherine Johnson and Lucille Davis Hutclierson. In* eluded In the guest list were Dr. Chaa. G. Brewer and a number of trustees, cach of whom was pre sented. Representatives from the chapters were recognized as their chapter was called; and Mae Cirimmer, Alumnae Secretary, an* nounced several of tbe projects In progress this year. The table decorations, turkey dinner, and autumn leaves suggested tbe Thanksgiving season; tbe pro grams In maroon and wblte be spoke Meredith; and tbe singing of Alma Mater made a particu larly fitting close to the program following the announcement that its author, Dr. R. T. Vann, would celebrate his eighty-eighth birth day on Friday. Those serving on tbe' luncheon committee were: Pauline Davis, Undine Futrell JohnaoQ, Blva Wall Davis, Aunie Mercer Kesler, Mildred Watkins Avery, Davie Belle Eaton, Pearl Davis Early, Minnie Mllla Newton, Helen Hil liard, Theresa Wall and members of the classes of '38 and '39. WAKE 20e KiKht Sunday and Monday “FRONTIER MARSHAL” with Randolph Scott—Niincy KcUy Tuesday and Wednesday ‘Chicken Wagon Family’ with Jane Wllliors—Leo Carillo Thursday and Friday “MilUon Dollar Legs” with Betty GrabIe>-JackJe Coogan Saturday “Pardon Our Nerve” with Lynn Barle-Jiino Gale Alumnae Register Those who have registered alnco tho last Issue of Tub Twio are: Martha Messenger, '37, Philadel phia, Pa.; Dorothy Xiowdermilk, '38, Buies Creek; Virginia Branch, Enfield; Sallle Council Yates, '33, Conway, Ark.; Mary Pruette Car roll, '16, Charlotte; Lavlece Cham bliss Oliver, '15, Mount Olive; and Lucy Sanders Hood, ex*'14, Kinston. New Chapter The Lexington alumnae have Joined the ranks of organized chapters and have tho distinction of being the youngest member of the Charlotte Division. To Mil dred Ann Crltcher, '39, belongs the credit of bringing this to pass. At her home on tbe afternoon of November 22, the organizotion was effected with tbe assistance of Mae Grimmer, Alumnae Secretary. Offlcers elected were: Mary Lily Blalock Eames (Mrs. P, M.), pres ident; Catherine Mitchell An drews (Mrs. Earl), vice president; Mildred Ann Crltcher, secretary; and Louise Martin, treasurer. Others present were: Martha Woodruff, Dorothy Davis, Anna- belle HoUowell, Beth Jacobs, Viv* ian Lee Teague Sink, and Ruth Hutchins Miller. Remember That— One of the aims of tbe Alumnae Association is interesting high school students In Meredith. This may be done effectively by ladl- (TELEFBONES 8641—8842—8843) GIFTS ToTake Home To the Folks! Choose from Our Vast Selections of Gifts for Everyone! Practical Gifts! Luxury Gifts! Gifts for the Home! Make THIS STORE Your Chri.«itmas Shopping Head quarters , . . and SAVE! * * * •'WE CLOTHF. THE FAMILY” Hudson-Belk Co. STOKE HOUItS » A.M. TO e P.M. Wins Award —COHrtmi/ The Newi and 06eor»er. MnS. BE3RN1CE KELLY HARRIS Shown above is Bernice Kelly Harris holding the Mayflower Cup which wos presented to her aon Docember 8 for the most distin guished North Carolina book of the year. Mrs. Harris received the award for her novel, “Purslane.” vidual cRort as well as through chapters. Coupon bearing products are: Octagon soap products, Klrkman soap products, Luslanne tea and coffee, Rumford baking powder, Ballard’s Obelisk flour. Send your collection to the Alumnae Office. The special commission bearing magazines are; The Saiwdav Eve ning Post, Ladies’ Home Journal, Ooantry Gentleman, and Jaok atid Jill. However, if you wish others, see your chapter president, or list published in September 30 issue of The Twio. Send subscriptions to the Alumnae OiBce. Order for 100 dozen College Plates has been sent to Wedg wood. You may send your order to Jones and Frasier Co., Durham, N, C., or to tbe Alumnae Office, Meredith College, accompanied by remittance for one-half purchase price of tbe plates—$18 per dozen. Any number may be ordered— more or less than a dozen. Statistics QUESTIONNAIRES — Of the 94 return self-addressed question naires sent to tho 1939's, 65 have been returned. That leaves only 29 still out, As soon as these come in the 69 per cent will be raised to 100 per cent—perfection aiml DUES—No dues reminders have been sent to the association as a whole so far this school year. The 1938's last month were advised that their year of apprenticeship Is up and they are now full-fledged members of the association sub ject to all communications—dues notices and otherwise—that their elder sisters are accustomed to receiving. With dunning, djies have been sent In by Bernice Kelly Harris, Mabel Cialre Hoggard Maddrey, Florence Sawyer Combs, Marie Moss, Ruth Council, Clarice Holder, Musette Kltchln Dunn and tho following 'S8's: Jane Hall Yelverton, Vivian Buffaloe, Nannie Margaret Brown, Emily Bradsher, Jennie Reid Newby, Margaret Grayson, Anne Poteat. Catharine Covington Lambeth, Helen Ed wards Holland, Elsie Miller, Har riet Rose, Louise Pope Horton, and Irene Dixon. Alumnae Seminar The third annual alumnae sem inar has been set for March 1-2, 19‘t0. Chlorls Kellum, chairman of the seminar committee, states that at the meeting of her commit tee on November 21 there was mapped out a program on social work and social problems with nationally known people to con duct the discussion periods. More detailed information will bo avail- able at a later date. Other mom- bfii's of the committee are Ger truda Horn Wagslaff, Annie Craig I’hlillps, Helen Harper Thayer, Margaret Durham Memory, Louise Hiittman Cornwell, Euzella Smart, Elizabeth Deans, Louise Helaa- hock Campbell, and Catherine Caimduy. I’octesfi Of intori.'Kt to alumnae and Irlends is tho rocognltlon that has honn accorded Eunice Edmundson (Mrs. Oroone S. Jolmson), of TaU lahuHseo, Florida, for iier poetry. Muude Haynes, coUimnlst of Tal- lalinsseo, and other writers have widely noclQimed her work. In 1937 she was tho successful con testant tor the poetry prize offered liy the Florida Federation of Woman’s Clubs. Mrs. Johnson now lives In Tallahassee,'but Is a native of Goldsboro, N. C. She received lier A.B. degree from Meredith In 1912 and her M.A. from Florida State College for Women. Alumnae Guests To fuollitate matters In keeping tho dlnins room records Intact, HorheEc,Clubs Meet Nov. 24 At Charlotte H. Byrd, M, L. Seagraves, L. Bennette and S. Rodwell Represent Meredith at Con vention in Queen City. On November 24-26, the annual State-wide Convention of Home Economics Clubs met at Queens- Chlcora College in Charlotte. Four delegates from the Meredith Club attended: Louise Bennette, Mary Lanier Seagraves, Helen Byrd and Sue Rodwell. Registration of all delegates took place in Burwell Hall, the main administration building from 10:00 to 2:09 on Friday, Nov. 24. After each delegate bad registered she was taken on a tour of the campils by student guides, members of the local club. The opening meeting followed at 3:30 In the college auditorium with Hannah Scott McNulty, State president, presiding. She greeted the delegates on behalf of the Queens-Chicora Home Economics Department. Mrs. Booker, bead of the department, also gave greet ings and Introduced Dr. Blakeley, president of Queens-Cblcora, who said a few words of welcome. A very Interesting program was given by various clubs, Including a skit on table etiquette by Wax- haw High School, shadow pictures of tho history of costumes by Ca tawba College, and lastly, a panel discussion with typical costumes on the general subject, “How Home Economics has helped meet various emergency situations dur ing tbe ages,” by the Meredith delegates, Louise Bennette sum marized the present situation and the part Home Ec. Is playing. Sue Rodwell discussed the Civil War emergency period and how Home HONORED BY SILVER SHIELD tickets have been provided for guests—paying and non-paying. There Is a box especially designed for dropping In these tickets at each of the three entrances of the dining hall. These meat tickets may be procured for alumnae at the bursar’s oiBce, the ofQce of the dean of women, or tho alum nae oQico. Even though alumnae are In the category of non-paying guests, they are asked to have their tickets In hand before en tering the dining hall. This rou tine will assist greatly the busi ness office. W® extend deepest sympathy to Eleanor Covington, ’...., of San ford, and Kate Covington Weede (Mrs. Harry W.), '37, of Raleigh, In the passing of their father, Julius Conn Covington, on Novem ber 26 at his home in Cberaw, South Carolina. Marriages Elizabeth Howard, ex-'34, of Fuquay Springs, and Dr. Freder ick Da Costa Austin, Jr., on No vember 15. At homo, Charlotte, Tempie Ricks, '31, of Whitakers and Rocky Mount, and Mr. James L. E. Brantley, on November 11. At home, Rocky Mount. Helen Edwards. '38, of Fuquay Springs, and Mr. John Chester Holland, Jr., on December 2, At home, Fuquay Springs. Ethel Jones, '38, of Durham, and Mr. Wallace Leo Daniel, on November 30. At home, Durham. Louise Pope, '38, of Albemarle, and Mr. Harry L. Horton, Jr., on June 10. At home. Box 14G, Albe marle. Helen Eighme, '39, of Raleigh, and Mr, Louis Humbert Asbury, Jr., on November 11. At home, Charlotte. Births Horn to; Dr. and Mrs. W. R. McKaughan (Grace Hester, ex-'21), of High Point, a son, W, R., Jr., on Feb ruary 21. Mr. and Mrs, F. M. Autry (Win fred Perry. ex*’24), of High Point, a son. P. M., Jr.. on May 3. Mr. and Mrs. Clark White (Louise Wooley, ex-’30) of Syra cuse, New York, a daughter, Julia Vnnranken, on June 3, Ml', and Mrs. D. A. Rawley (Sarah Cook, '29), of High Point, 11 son, Joseph Pearson, on July 22. Mr. and Mrs. R. B. Dlowe (Irene Koc, ex-’33), of Boykins, Va., a daughter, Carol Jean, on Septem ber 13. Mr. and Mrs. L. M. Jones, Jr. (Alien Alderman, ex-'37), of Al- colu, S. C., a son, L, M. Jones, III, on October 28. Mr. and Mrs. J. □. Lewis (Kath leen Ooodwyn, ’31), of Raleigh, a son, John Gary, Jr,, on October 28. Mr, and Mrs. H. Frank Pul- ghum (Erin Bloodworth, '31), of Raleigh, a son, Seaton Blood- worth, on November 30. SARAH HAYWORTH and JUANITA STAINBAOK, recently named as honorary members of the Silver Shield. Ec. helped to meet it. Helen Byrd spoke on the emergency period during tbe World War, and Mary Lanier Seagraves discussed the depression period emergency. Afterward a short business session took place. Committees were ap pointed and the roll call ot all schools holding membership in tbe State association. Entertainments Given After tbe meeting was ad* journed tbe Queens-Cblcora so cieties entertained tbe delegates at a progressive tea. At 7:00 the girls were guests at a banquet in the dining room of Eflrd’s Depart ment Store. The State officers were recognized, and a program ot music was presented, also an elaborate fashion show by Eflrd's fashion department modeling love ly outfits tor all occasions. Saturday’s meeting opened at 9:00, A delegate from Hillsboro High School presented a historical sketch of tho club government and its alms and purposes, fol lowed by a discussion on "How Good Is Your Club Program?" by a student from Columbia High School. Mrs. Cotton, State club adviser, gave an Inspirational talk on club work. A year book for the coming year was suggested. Reports from the various commit tees were heard, and the Invita tion of the B, C. T. C. Club was accepted for the convention to meet in Greenville next year. The new president elected Is Agnes Watson from E. C. T. C., Green ville. ' The program committee suggested that for next year the theme would be "Hobbies and Their Values." The college and high school groups separated Into group meet ings. The college girls enjoyed a talk by Queens-Cbicora's dean of women on “Essentials for Success In Home Economics." Adjourn ment for this meeting concluded the convention. Be CHIC and SMART As You Visit Home SHOP at David Kaplan’s Christmas Cards and GIFTS Thiem’s 126 FAYETTEVILLE ST. Pbene 1S5 Green Grill... “Where Meredith Dines” Social Hour Held By Halls Sunday afternoon, November 26. the flrst and second floors ot A Dormitory held open-house in the social room ot flrst floor B for all tbe students, tbeir visitors, and the faculty. The guests were welcomed at the door by Minetta Bartlet and Jane Washburn. Mrs. Vera T. Marsh and Miss Helen Sharp pre sided at tbe coffee table, and Mary Bello Bullock, Ada Wall, Sarah Hudson, Edna Earle Coggins and Cornelia Herring served delicious her d'oeuvres and salted peanuts to the visitors. As the guests left they were asked to register in the log book whicli was kept by Rebecca Vaughan. According to the book there were about eighty guests to call during tbe afternoon. Elfreda Barker was in charge of the music. Records were played tlivoughout the social hour. The social room was very at tractively and appropriately dec orated with colorful autumn Home Ec. Girls Keeping House Eight Seniors Perform Du ties in Pi'actice House Dur ing: Fail Semester. Students majoring In home eco nomics are required to stay In tbe practice house for tour weeks, during which period they assume all the duties of a housekeeper and practice the best methods of housekeeping. Four girls live in. the practice bouse together, edch carrying out tbe duties ot cook, assistant cook, housekeeper and liostess tor one week, and all care fully work out a household budget which allows flfteen dollars per week tor flvc persons. Miss Jen> nie Hanyen, who supervises tbe girls, being tbe flttb person. Tbe housekeeper straightens the- house and looks atter the general cleaning and laundry, and does numerous other things as they arise In the day’s work, while tbe cook and assistant cook prepare the meals. The hostess does all the planning for the bouse, meals, and schedules for tbe household. Girls who have already been In the home management depart ment this year are Wilma Badgett, Marjorie Freeman. Dorothy Os borne, Eunice Quinn, Editb Har rell, Ssrah Pope, Mary Lee Oliver, and Evelyn Short. The remaining members ot the class in manage ment will go In In the spring se mester. They are Louise Bennett. Eva Cotner. Gertrude Foster, Hul- dah Hall, Cleo Holloway, Alice Palls, Eunice Margaret Williams, and Mildred Marshbanks. Sarah Pope, Evelyn Short, Mary Lee Oliver, and Editb Harrell, who composed the last group In the practice bouse, had as tbeir guests for tbeir special dinners Dr. Helen Price, Ml', and Mrs. Hunter Pope, Mr. and Mrs. B. Y. Tyner, Mrs. Vera Tart Marsh, Mrs. J. R. Oliver, Miss Ida Poteat, Miss Anna M. Baker, Miss Margie Stallings^ Miss Betty Adkerson, and Dr. Margaret Cooper. leaves and flowers. The commit tee In charge of the decorations was headed by Jaunlta Stalnback. ROLLS DEVELOPED One ProfettloMl Eo. X3C Isrcement—(nd 8 Ebmd- eled Veto* Printo-~Oysr> COIN anteed. ORDERS BY MAIL ONLY CAPITAL PHOTO CO. Box 2946 It’s TURBAN Time! New! Festive! Thrifty t 2.98 Wool jerseys . . Angora wools . . . Velvets. Black and Colors. Boylan-Pearce, Inc. SIGHT Is PRICELESS! Proper Light Is CHEAP! It's Good to Know the Difference In Lamps! Ordinary lamps are designed for decoration—they are too low—They waste light—they glare. I.E^. Sight Saving Lamps correct these faults, for they are scientifically designed to give the right amount of light and properly direct it for easy, comfortable seeing. I.E.s. LnRkps are lnes|>onaIvo and are nuw on display at most Electrical Dealers' stores. Carolina Power & Light Company
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