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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Apr 07, 1943

Page

6

Club and civic meetings calendar for Wednesday to Friday

Calendar notes list a Business and Professional Women's Club dinner at Elwood Hotel with Mrs Margaret Farley president at 6 30 p m. Civilian Defense Drivers Corps drill at senior high school led by Captain Mrs Clarence Dawley. Y W C A board meeting in Adams Memorial board room presided by Mrs E Sheloff. Canterbury Club bi weekly session at Mrs R V Hayworth home in Jamestown.

Business and Professional Women’s Club Margaret Farley Elwood Civilian Defense Drivers’ Corps Clarence Dawley Y.W.C.A Adams Memorial E. Sheloff Canterbury Club R. V. Hayworth Jamestown

Oyster Roast And Dance Held By Auxiliary Police

An oyster roast and dance at the National Guard Armory drew about two hundred attendees including Auxiliary Police members, their wives, and friends. Gaston Johnson presided as toastmaster while Charles F. Carroll Jr. spoke on Civilian Defense and Home Service, praising the corps for staying intact despite members leaving for service. An oyster supper was provided by J. C. Willis with help from Sergeants Teague and Snider.

National Guard Auxiliary Police Gaston Johnson Charles F. Carroll, Jr Carroll J. C. Willis Teague Snider

Woman's Society reports on Winston-Salem conference

The monthly meeting of the Woman's Society of Christian Service at the First Methodist Church included a devotional on Self-Control led by EF. W. Alman and a piano number by Mrs. D. R. Hinshaw. Mrs. W. Weldon presented highlights from the Winston-Salem conference, noting suggestions for the coming year and talks by Bishops Purcell and Moore. New members were welcomed during the brief business session.

Woman's Society of Christian Service First Methodist Church New Ladies EF. W. Alman J. H. Allred D. R. Hinshaw W. ©. Weldon Winston-Salem Bishop Purcell Bishop Moore

Waste grease drive for overseas public safety item powder

Citizens are urged to pour waste grease into a can at one tablespoon per day or more and deliver it to their meat dealer when full. The dealer will send the fat to produce public safety item powder for service members overseas, an urgent wartime request approved by the War Production Board and funded by industry.

Garden Club Council Elects Slate for New Year

High Point Council of Garden Clubs held at Adams Memorial YWCA with five clubs represented. Mrs. Fred J. Bartlett was reelected president and Mrs. Silas B. Casey secretary treasurer, while Mrs. Ray H. Nibbelink was chosen vice president. The group voted to continue the YWCA grounds beautification project and handled routine matters with Bartlett presiding.

High Point Council of Garden Clubs Adams Memorial Y.W.C. A Fred J. Bartlett Silas B. Casey Ray H. Nibbelink Y.W.C.A Bartlett John C. Sheloff A. M. Utley Wayside Garden Club Effie Cox High Point Garden Club Joe Walser, Jr Garden Study Club Wild Flower Club J. W. Hiatt Burbank Garden Club

Ladies Bridge And Luncheon At Emerywood Country Club

Many attend a Ladies Bridge and Luncheon at Emerywood Country Club. North-South winners were Mesdames R B Terry and Phil A Warner. East-West winners were Mesdames F T Wilhite and Farrell Gray tied with Grady Goldston and Ralph Slate.

Mesdames R. B. Terry Phil A. Warner Emerywood Country Club F. T. Wilhite Farrell Gray Grady Goldston Ralph Slate J. B. Fink Henry C. Menzies Winston-Salem

YWCA Business Clubs Buys War Bonds

The Business and Professional Club of the YWCA reported $302 in stamps and bonds purchased during March at the Adams Memorial Building supper meeting. Miss Rada Poston presented Pre-War and Post-War Conditions with data from the Office of War Information. Resignations by Mrs. Dolen Hedrick and Miss Mary Ruth McDade were accepted. new members Miss Avis Bryson and Mrs. Carl G. N. Cronstedt welcomed. visitor Mrs. Reed of Champagne, IL attended.

Y.W.C.A Adams Memorial Building Rada Poston Office of War Information Elmer Davis Dolen Hedrick Mary Ruth McDade Avis Bryson Carl G. N. Cronstedt Reed Champagne Marie Heath

Mrs Billy Groce Honored With Linen Shower

Mrs Billy M Groce former Miss Sara Lee Spradley bride was honored at a Sunshine Club linen shower at the Community House Tryon Street. Catherine Carmichael and Edna Steelman won prizes. gifts came from club member Mrs Grace. Refreshments were served by Mrs Vida Swaim and Mrs Eula Yow.

Billy M. Groce Sara Lee Spradley Sunshine Club Tryon Street Catherine Carmichael Edna Steelman Grace Vida Swaim Eula Yow

Johnson Street School Pre-School Clinic Thursday Morning

The Johnson Street School will hold a pre-school clinic tomorrow morning from nine to twelve. Parents with children who will be six years old on or before October first are asked to bring them for examination at the school.

Johnson Street

Community Group Prayer Services at First Methodist Church

The second in a series of church prayer services leading up to Easter will be held Wednesday at 7 30 pm at First Methodist Church. Six sessions are listed with hosts and leaders including Richardson Rankin Shaw Brower Whitaker Edwards and Koonce at various local addresses.

First Methodist Church A. M. Richardson Otteray Drive L. R. Peacock A. M. Rankin Church Street Wilson O. Weldon J. L. Shaw Hawthorne Street Annabel Thompson

Anne Adams Pattern 4387 for children's party frock

Story book charm for tots features Anne Adams Pattern 4387 with a dainty party frock design. Includes a second version using remnants for a contrast collar puff sleeves yoke and hemband in sizes 2 4 6 8 and 10. Order details and Spring Pattern Book offered by The High Point Enterprise Pattern Department.

Anne Adams High Point Enterprise West 17Th St New York N. Y

War wives warned to keep male interests alive

A wartime column urges women whose husbands are away to maintain shared masculine interests. It warns that neglecting sport, hunting, books, and hobbies can leave wives talking only to other women, making future conversations with men awkward. The piece stresses conscious effort to avoid becoming dull to men.

Ruth

WPB Sets Stage For Home Canning With 3 Billion Closures

The War Production Board forecasts a record canning season with 3 000 000 000 new closures 500 000 000 new jars and 150 000 pressure cookers to help American homes store perishables. Apple farmers urged to stock apples for applesauce and wax paper shortages looming while shipping limits affect stoves and certain processed foods. 13 million gallons of cod liver oil shift to vitamin needs.

WPB Agriculture Department America

Music of Schubert and Brahms for Concert at W C

Choral works by Schubert and Brahms headline the third Woman's College recital next Sunday at 4 30 PM in the Music building recital hall Greensboro. Director Mrs Elizabeth Jensen leads the program with former director Paul B Oncley returning to join a quartet after mid term replacement.

Greensboro Woman's College Recital Hall Elizabeth Jensen Paul B. Oncley Oncley Duke University

Local residents host visitors during spring holidays

Archdale native About People Don A Payne visits Columbus Ohio with colleague Jack Davis while ministerial student at Asbury College Wilmore Kentucky. Washington D C siblings Sgt Marvin E Tucker visit Greensboro area. other relatives arrive from Duncan and Duncan D C. Army Air Corps corporal Ralph Cox from Miami Beach plans return. Francis B Nelson undergoes nasal operation at Guilford General Hospital and has chest surgery in Durham. Several family members travel, visit, or recover in Greensboro area, with patients at Burrus Memorial Hospital and visits to Woodrow and Carter streets.

Don A. Payne D. F. Payne Archdale Jack Davis Columbus Ohio Mr. Payne Asbury College Wilmore Francis B. Nelson Guilford General Hospital Mr. Nelson Durham McPherson Hospital

Miss Garner Feted by Sears Co workers at Asia supper

The Sears Roebuck staff hosted a farewell supper for Miss Jackie Garner at Asia Restaurant on Monday. The gathering in the private dining room included tea, a luggage gift, and guests Mrs Jerry Kennedy and Misses Dot Auman Catherine Jowers Reba Lloyd Myra Ward Mary Hammer Mary Stroupe Ruth Haywood and Mrs Willie Barnes.

Sears Roebuck Company Asia Jackie Garner Archie C. Bulla Miss Garner Sears Jerry Kennedy Dot Auman Catherine Jowers Reba Lloyd Myra Ward Mary Hammer Mary Stroupe Ruth Haywood Willie Barnes

Monarch Ladies Entertained By Mrs R B Culler

The Monarch Woman's Auxiliary April meeting was hosted by Mrs. R B Culler on Sunset Drive with twelve members present. Mrs H M Taylor outlined an Easter social plan approved by the group while Miss Mary Lou Culler sang briefly with piano by Mrs Clyde Barksdale, and Mrs D W Hunter presided over a short business session among attendees.

R. B. Culler Sunset Drive Monarch Woman's Auxiliary H. M. Taylor Mary Lou Culler Clyde Barksdale D. W. Hunter Mesdames Glenn Brown E. E. Younts H. D. Minnis F. H. Barrett J. M. Lancaster J S. Hopkins A. A. Koonts A. H. Holton L. H. Zimmerman

Byrd Baby Fred Raymond Jr Born at Guilford General

Mr and Mrs F R Byrd announce the birth of a son Fred Raymond Jr on April 6 at Guilford General Hospital Route 3 is given as their address.

F. R. Byrd Route 3 Fred Raymond, Jr Guilford General Hospital

Entertaining Club Members in Thomasville UDC and Literary Groups

In Thomasville on April 7 the Brierfield Chapter United Daughters of the Confederacy hosted a meeting at Mrs. James FE Lambeth’s home with Miss Sarah Elmore presenting on Matthew Fontaine Maury. The program included flag salutations, a pledge, and social hour with refreshments. Separately Mrs. C H Newby hosted the Literary Club discussion on President Roosevelt with Mrs. James E Lambeth presiding. attendees exchanged books and enjoyed a salad course. Church circles met for Bible study and planning at homes on Colonial Drive and Salem Street. The Woman's Auxiliary of St Pauls met at Mrs. Meade Hite's home with Mrs. Charles Phillips leading a study from The Way. Several members and families were noted as traveling or visiting, including military assignments and local promotions.

Thomasville Brierfield United Daughters of the Confederacy James FE. Lambeth Sarah Elmore Matthew Fontaine Maury John R. Myers Mesdames Lambeth Mesdames F. I. Alexander J. @. Miller C. H. Newby Literary Club James E. Lambeth Roosevelt R. H. Holliday Lee Tuttle J. E. Lambeth James Lambeth, Jr Paul Green Ben Harris Robert Rapp M. T. Lambeth D. A. Long John Alden S. C. Simpson First Presbyterian Church W. G. Smith Colonial Drive William van Liere St. Paul's Episcopal Church Meade Hite Salem Street J. S. Green Charles Phillips Evangelical and Reformed Church Guild D. J. Lohr W. S. Hunt W. FE. Leche C. M. Tomlinson H. L. Fouts

Emma Blair PTA April Meeting Highlights and New Officers

The Emma Blair Parent-Teacher Association held its April meeting with third graders in charge. Patsy Pendergrass read the forty sixth Psalm, followed by songs and a play The Spirit of Freedom by Miss Briles' class. Edgar Hartley of the local YMCA spoke on cooperation. Officers elected: Margaret Gilmore president, Eunice Slate first vice president, Virginia Rogers secretary, Bertha Daniel treasurer.

Emma Blair Edgar Hartley Y.M.C.A Margaret Gilmore Eunice Slate Virginia Rogers Bertha Daniel

Ray Street P T A Board Sets May Meeting Plans

The Par ent-Teacher Association of Ray Street School held a meeting at the school chaired by Mrs. John Peacock. They reported March sales of war stamps and bonds totaling 4749.80 and planned Victory Garden movie as a session highlight for the general meeting this month and the formal installation of the newly elected state at the May meeting.

Parent-Teacher Association Ray Street John Peacock P.T.A

Catherine Gill Class Meets Thursday Evening

The Catherine Gill Bible Class will meet Thursday at seven o clock at the home of Mrs. Ruby Windham 1107 Richland Avenue The Woman's Society of Christian Service of Calvary Methodist Church will hold its general meeting at the church Thursday evening at 730 Members are urged to attend this important gathering.

Catherine Gill Ruby Windham Richland Avenue Woman's Society of Christian Service of Calvary Methodist Church

Woodmen Circle Meeting Tonight at W.O.W. Rooms

The Woodmen Circle of the Woodmen of the World will hold its regular meeting this evening at eight o'clock in the W.O.W. Rooms. The announcement was made this morning.

Woodmen Circle of the Woodmen of the World W.O.W

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Madeline Hoover W. C. Weldon Morol TR The War Production Board Ida Martin Miss Polly Gentry West End Beauty Shop Garden Club Council Mesdames Esmond Slate Robert Garland W. P. Hazelwood O. C. Durland Mesdames O. C. Durland Farrel Gray J. S. Welborn Ralph Snider Esmond Slate D. Tillson L. W. Flythe Frank H Wood Harold McKee Robert Hubbard Laurance Ingram J. T. Ryan Hal Davis Hugh Smart P. Y. Adams J. O. Hauschild C. G. Mackintosh C. S. Beaver C. T. Ingram G. C. Allery Mrs. Seborn Perry Bruce Conrad Phil Warner W. D. Sale, Jr C. H. Risch Victor Dallas D. W Hunter George P. Jones, Jr J. J Howes New York City L. C. Parker Harry Bell C. T. Anderson Robert Davis W. E Mitchell J. P. Hollingsworth O. A. Kirkman Hazel E. Henderson Hickory O. H. Hester E. B. Gamble Mrs. Henderson Ywca Business Clubs Billy Groce 1St Methodist Church By Obnne Adams Ruth Millett Betty MacDonald NPR Washington Odds and Ends Schubert Brahms W.C Annie Tucker London Washington, D. C Marvin E. Tucker Camp Blanding Fla City Eugene Edmonds Jimmie Mattie Edmonds Welborn G. A. Culler Carter Street Cpl Ralph Cox Army Air Corps Miami Beach Florida C. M. Cox South Hamilton Street Spl Cox Fred Moore Duncan, D. C John L. Rothrock Woodrow Avenue Moore O. M. Moore Duncan D. C Woodrow Henry Mayo Rothrock W. W. Rowe Lenoir D. E. Hoover W. L. Hargett Rowe H. T. Hethcock Moyer Mendenhall Hargett H. B. Koonce West Howell Burrus Memorial Hospital A. Lee Gibson Iris Rose Gibson Illinois Indiana Adam Lee Gibson, Jr Midshipmen's School Notre Dame University South Bend Chicago Frankfort Gibson New Orleans William Bernard Norfolk, Va Bernard Virginia Powell Monarch Byrd U. D.C. and Literary Club Charles F. Phillips Christian Education R. L. McDonald Bob Peter Captain McDonald Langley Field United States Army Dave Jester Gad Pvt Ralph Lambeth Atlantic City N. J Lambeth Doak Finch T. J. Covington West Main Street William Sink Nina Marshall Oak View Methodist Parsonage V. O. Marshall Walnut Cove High Point U. S. Navy H. J. Sink Sanford PTA T.A T.A. Board Calvary Society Woodmen Circle Cash & Carry North Main A&p Coffee A&p Food
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