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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Apr 04, 1945

Page

6

Garden Council Set to Aid City Campaign

Garden Council agrees to cooperate in city beautification campaign after Roy S. Braden outlined plans at the April 1 meeting. Louise B. Fisher of Williamsburg to lecture on Colonial Williamsburg flower arrangements with proceeds to council treasury. Garden center to open at Sears Roebuck later this week. various clubs represented at the meeting.

Garden Council Braden Int Council of Garden Roy S. Braden J. F. Hayden Washington Street Mr. m Louise B. Fisher Liment Burg Fisher Colonial Williamsburg Council Treasury Sears and Roebuck Hayden Burbank Mesdames Arthur Marsh J. W. Hiatt Ee Ray Ward A. A. Rrison High Point S. C. Clark A. §. Parker Home and Garden J. H. McCall H. L. Mitchell Wayside A. M. Utley Chester Haworth

Charles W Phillips Speaks at YWCA Bosses Night Dinner

The Business and Professional club of the YWCA hosted Bosses Night at Adams Memorial with Charles W Phillips of Woman's College Greensboro as guest speaker he discussed postwar cooperation and a just lasting peace his remarks included humor and engaged the audience Miss Lucille Browne introduced him and Mrs Lillian er pet presided. Local guests from Greensboro included Mr and Mrs J G Kester Mr and Mrs Charles W Phillips and others along with about twenty five local club members and attendees.

Charles W. Phillips Ywca Club Y.W.C.A Adams Memorial Charles W. Philof J. G. Kester A. —. Routh Ben L. Smith Greensboro Miss Briggs Mr. Serpass

Musical Program Heard At Meeting Cooperative Club

Members of the Clive International club met at the home of Mrs. E. R. Anderson on Colonial drive. Mrs. Harold Wann presented a musical program with aria and songs, accompanied by herself, followed by bingo and prize winnings.

Meeting Cooperative Club Clive International Club E. R. Anderson Colonial Drive Harold Wann Schumann H. D. Minnis Mesdames E. FE. Younts F. H. Barrett R. B. Culler R. F. Freeman N. L. Garner J. M. Lancaster H. M. Taylor K. G. Kennedy Leon Adams L. H. Zimmerman Mesdames Wann Glenn Brown Frank Mickey

USO Jr Staff Elects New Officers At April Meeting

At the USO center the junior hostess staff elected Frances Muse as chairwoman to replace Sara Ray and Frances Bailey as vice chairman with Helen Ferrer as secretary treasurer to succeed Geneva Crowder. Retiring chairmen were thanked for six months of service and new awards allowing more stars for hours of service were announced.

USO Frances Muse Sara Ray Frances Bailey Emmagene Shields Helen Ferrer Geneva Crowder Nancy Roberts Jeanne Rankin Lessie Eshelman Sarah Holmes House Arlene Smith

Civitan Ladies Night With Banquet At Emerywood Club

Civitan club hosts Ladies Night at Emerywood country club this evening with about fifty expected. The banquet begins at 7:30 assisted by master of ceremonies Silas Casey. Rev. R. E. Brown of Fayetteville will speak. Miss Mary Sue Briggs will sing and lead group singing.

Civitan Club Emerywood Country Club Silss Casey R. E. Brown Fayetteville Mary Sue Briggs H. Severn Regar

Rural Hall Couple to Celebrate Golden Anniversary

Mr and Mrs Julius M Griffin of Rural Hall will mark their fifty year marriage with a golden anniversary celebration at their home on Saturday evening April 7. Organizers plan special music a group sing and a six o clock picnic supper.

Julius M. Griffin Rural Hall

Oak View PTA to Hear Dean Lindley Speaker

Oak View school PTA will meet Thursday at eight o clock. The seventh grade will present the North Carolina and United States flags. Dean P. E. Lindley of High Point College will deliver the evening’s address and the fifth grade will handle the devotional.

Parent-Teacher Association Oak View School North Carolina United States High Point College

Johnson Street PTA to Host Guest Speaker Mr Phillips

The Johnson Street School Parent Teacher Association will hold its regular monthly meeting Thursday at 7 30 PM. Charles W Phillips director of public relations at Woman's College and president of the North Carolina Congress of Parents and Teachers will be the guest speaker. Music will be by the rhythm band from the primary grades. All parents are urged to attend.

Johnson Street Ent Teacher Association Charles W. Phillips Blic Relations Woman's Colege The N. C. Congress of Parents and Teachers

Miss Patrick Speaks at Florence Thomas Bible Class Meeting

The Florence Thomas bible class met at Mrs. Russell D. Baird's home on West Howell. Guest speaker Miss Thelma Patrick discussed Eternal Life Insurance Company and led an inspiring talk. Mrs. K. McCarter presided as president. goods sold raised funds for the Red Cross Afghan squares. 16 members attended.

Florence Thomas Russell D. Baird West Howell Street Thelma Patrick Eternal Life Insurance Company K. McCarter Red Cross William Curran N. C. Gupton

Wesley Memorial class meets this evening at church

The Woman's Wesley Class of Wesley Memorial Methodist Church gathers in the church classroom at seven thirty tonight with Group four as hostess. A note asks members to record the date change from Thursday to this evening due to conflicting events.

Be Sure to Ask for St Joseph Aspirin

An advertisement urges readers to choose St Joseph Aspirin claiming it is faster and stronger with a 100 tablet pack priced at a5c, encouraging readers to demand this brand over others.

St. Joseph

Evening Club Meetings and Social Events List

Calendar items outline 6:30 pm meetings for the Business and Professional Women's club at the Sheraton, High Point Graduate Nurses club at the YWCA with Miss E Vera Idol, Greensboro group guests, Girl Scout troop at Girl thers Thursday, Emerywood Country Club family night dinner, Newcomers club at Mrs W J McClure 607 Colonial Drive, USC dance for service men at YMCA, and Sunday buffet supper 5 to 7 pm at the YWCA with junior league cooperation.

Business and Professional Women's Club Sheraton Hotel High Point Graduate Nurses Club YWCA E. Vera Idol Greensro Group Emerywood Country Club Newcomers’ Club W. J. McClure Colonial Drive S. P. Ponsaing Junea League

Brookbanks Welcome Daughter Beverly Jean

Mr and Mrs S H Brookbank announce the birth of a daughter Beverly Jean on March 29 at the Boulevard unit of High Point Memorial hospital. Mrs Brookbank is the former Miss Barrier Smith of this city.

S. H. Brookbank Beverly Jean Boulevard Unit High Point Memorial Hospital

Glover Hosts Party For Shirley Ann Ninth Birthday

Mrs J H Glover entertained at home to honor her daughter Shirley Ann on her ninth birthday. Fifteen guests enjoyed lawn games a table on the lawn and refreshments of cake lemonade and ice cream. The guests presented gifts to Shirley Ann at the celebration.

J. H. Glover Shirley Ann

Apple Apron Pattern 4538 by Anne Adams

Advertisement for Pattern 4538 apron by Anne Adams, size options small to large, 31/8 yard fabric for small, instructions with shoulder buttons and pocket applique, pattern order details, 1945 spring catalog note and offer for the pattern book.

Anne Adams Enterprise P. O Station O New York N. Y

New OES State Takes Office In Impressive Rites

In a ceremony at the Masonic Temple High Point North Carolina the newly elected officers of OES chapter 106 were installed with grand officers in attendance. Willie U ve Edna Updegrove Susie Old ham M F Mc Neill Bessie Pope Vera Carroll Mildred Baker Clyde Johnson Ruth Worthing Ruth Honeycutt Marion Elington Margaret Oldham Lucille Wagner Irene Mc Farland S L McFarland were inducted with Edwin Bennison Tenner Bennison and Edna Moag Marsh al Faye Sykes Merchie Carson Joyce Williams Clyde Fitzgerald Paul Renninger Bess Dalton among installing officers. The event featured white ritual bindings music and a tribute to retiring matron Kate Bryant and worthy patron Kenneth Ellington. A future rehearsal date at the Masonic temple was announced.

High Point Order of the Eastern Star Masonic Temple Offihore Grand Chapter of North Carolina Willie U Ve Edna Updegrove Aes Susie Oldham M. F. McNeill Bessie Pope Vera Carroll Mildred Baker Clyde Johnson Tenner Ruth Worthing Adah Ruth Honeycutt Ruth Marion Elington Esther Margaret Oldham Martha Lucille Wagner Electa Irene McFarland S. L. McFarland Sentinel Edwin Bennison Bennison Edna Moag Faye Sykes Merchie Carson Joyce Williams Clyde Fitzgerald Paul Renninger Bess Dalton Ruth Crowson Kate Bryant Ida Kimble Kenneth Ellington East

Ladies Bridge Winners Named at Emerywood Country Club

Winners announced from the Emerywood Country Club ladies bridge party include North-South champs Mesdames Logan Porter Jr. and R. D. Tillson, East-West honors to Mesdames J. W. Thompson and W. P. Hazelwood, and contract winners Mesdames George McLarty and Earl N. Phillips. Runners-up listed for North-South and East-West. The Lingering list names many participants and guests, with October 2 events at the clubhouse and a family night dinner planned.

Emerywood Country Club Mesdames Logan Porter, Jr R. D. Tillson J. W. Thompson W. P. Hazelwood George McLarty Earl N. Phillips Harry Dunn Oxford K. B. Geddie Emerywood Duplicate Bridge Club

Charlotte BPW Official To Speak At Dinner

Miss Mabel L. Bacon of Charlotte, state vice president for the North Carolina Federation of BPW Clubs, will attend the dinner at the Sheraton Hotel and speak on "An Enlightened World." The program, directed by the local club's education committee, will be presided over by President Mrs. Frances Casey.

Mabel L. Bacon Charlotte North Carolina Federation of Business and Professional Women's Clubs High Point PW Club Sheraton Hotel Bacon BPW Frances Casey

Medical Auxil ry Cited For Work Dinner Meeting Planned

The Woman's Auxiliary of the Guilford County Medical Society will meet Thursday at 6 30 PM at Sedgefield Inn for the April dinner. Mrs F R Taylor of Hight has led the auxiliaries in the state and the Guilford County unit has grown from 30 to 55 members. After the joint dinner with the Medical Society separate sessions will begin.

Guilford County Medical Society Sedgefield Inn F. R. Taylor Hight Raleigh Guilford County Medical Auxiliary Medical Society

Uncontested Divorces Granted in Municipal Court Session

Twenty eight uncontested divorces were granted by Judge D C MacRae in the current session. Adultery cited for two cases Leon Sharp vs Ina na and Charles Jackson Hiatt vs arilyn Martin Hiatt. twenty six others on two years separation. One annulment filed by Co L Everhart against B Everhart for mental incompetency to contract marriage. Additional divorces listed include Hill, Lybarger, Kearns, Wallace, Thompson, Potts, Braswell, Beck, Jordan, Nalley, Marshall, Walker, Loftin, Livengood, Yow, Hester, Woodrow, Cook, Wall, Johnson, Funderburk, Greer, Smoot, and Davis. Judgment signed in Rhyne v Sheppard where improvements led to $250 recovery and transfer of the lot.

Municipal Civil Court D. C. MacRae Leon Sharp Idana Charles Jackson Hiatt Arilyn Martin Hiatt Ted Co. L. Everhart B. Everhart Thomas K. Hill Mary Jackson Hill Maxine Staffin Lybarger Chet Donald Lybarger R. G. Kearns Coral Kearns Hortensé Wallace Clarence Wallace Joseph F. Thompson Geneva Thompson Lydia Potts Albert Potts Beatrice Segress Louis Segress Russell L. Braswell Thelma Fllis Braswell Helen Beck Charles R. Beck W. S. Jordan Mozelle Brown Jordan Thelma Leona Nalley Waverly Anse Nalley George L. Marshall Henrietta Barrington Marshall Jennie S.walker Robert H. Walker Robert Guy Loftin Masse Loftin

Six Attend Prisoner Information Meeting in Charlotte

Six people from High Point including Mrs J W Woollen a prisoner of war chairman and other Mecklenburg Red Cross officials attended a meeting in Charlotte last night to hear repatriated prisoners of war speak. Henry Allison presided while Capt Ragnar Barhaug formerly at Dulag Luft Stalag Luft III introduced the ex prisoners who gave accounts of their experiences. A later Q and A addressed next of kin of Americans still held abroad.

High Point J. W. Woollen American Red Cross Charlotte Mecklenburg County

Radioman Third Class Reagan Serves Aboard Varian In Atlantic

John C. Reagan radioman third class U S naval reserve of High Point North Carolina serves on the U S S Varian one of four destroyer escorts that recently trailed and destroyed a German submarine in the mid Atlantic He is the son of Mrs J C Reagan of 316 Centennial Avenue He has a brother James S Reagan a corporal in the U S Air Force He worked for Malpass Grocery before enlisting and graduated from High Point High School in 1943 He wears European theater of war ribbons for active service in those areas.

John Reagan John C. Reagan U. S. Naval Reserve High Point N. C U.S.S. Varian mid-Atlantic Reagan J. C. Reagan Centennial Avenue James S. Reagan U.S. Air Force Navy Malpass Grocery Company High Point High School

Mrs J C Thompson Jr Returns From Portsmouth Visit

Mrs. J. C. Thompson Jr. has returned home after a week in Portsmouth Virginia with her husband a pharmacist mate third class in the U. S. Navy. She is the former Joyce Hunsucker daughter of Mr and Mrs W M Hunsucker of 117 West Lexington Avenue. Mrs Wesley Howard of Philadelphia is visiting Mr and Mrs A T Wishart at 213 Steele Street. Mrs Hazel Thornburg at 1424 Welborn Street is ill with mumps and confined to home.

J. C. Thompson, Jr Portsmouth U. S. Navy Thompson Joyce Hunsucker W. M. ‘Hunsucker West Lexington Avenue Wesley Howard Iladelphia, Pa A. T. Wishart Steele Street Hazel Thornburg Welborn Street

Service Man On Furlough Here Feted At Party

Mrs. Mor ing's nephew W R Benson home on thirty day leave after 18 months in the Aleutians was honored at a Norwood court apartment gathering. Guests included Miss Gwen Walters Dot Turner Betsy Wrenn Lib Green Phyllis McGee Lieut Bob Deans Capt George Miller and others. A candle light supper was followed by dancing and bridge with Walters high scorer and Turner runner up.

Mesdames R. J. Allen, Jr T. A. Moring Norwood Court Army Gwen Walters Dot Turner Betsy Wrenn

Women Of Moose Meet This Evening

The Women of the Moose will hold a regular meeting this evening at eight o'clock at the Moose hall on North Main Street. Officials urge all members to be in attendance.

of the Moose Moose Hall North Main Street

Russia Destiny Talk Outlined By Prof Anscombe

Prof Francis Anscombe of Salem College spoke to the American Business club at Emerywood Country club on Russia People Her Problems Her ts. He noted Russia's 250 dialects, population near 190 million, vast area with limited sea access, and eight to nine month frozen coastline hindering markets. He argued Russia cannot be coerced and should be allowed to handle its own affairs. Guests Ben Lilien and Robert Hedrick were introduced, Bill Price presided, and Johann Gauss noted a mirror experiment.

Francis Anscombe Salem College Winston-Salem American Business Club Emerywood Country Club Russia United States Prof Anscombe Cone Ben R. Lilien Robert Hedrick Lilien Wachovia Bank Hedrick United States Army Bill Price

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