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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1943
Page
6
Calendar lists Friday 7:30 p m dessert bridge at Fmerywood Country Club hosted by Mr and Mrs R B Terry reservations required. Saturday 3 p m final rushing event a Coca Cola party at Mrs H B Crawford 408 Parkway.
Mrs. T. E. McKinney and Mrs. H. A. Stroud hosted a linen shower at McKinney home on Anderson Street for bride elect Miss Rachel Cox. Prizes went to Mrs. Edna Brown Mrs. Nita Norman Leon Robinson and T. E. McKinney. Guests received wedding bell booklets and gifts amid ice cream and nuptial color cake. A separate note states a 35 000 ton battleship cost 70 million to build equal to 933 333 war bonds.
Anne Adams pattern 4324 promises a slim silhouette with a long curved bodice on each side of a center panel. Contrast panel or intarsia sleeve tabs, available in sizes 36 through 50, require specified fabric yardage and inc-rac. Order forms ask for size name address and style number with coin payment.
Dr W J McAnally spoke on Soil Improvement and Conservation before the High Point Garden Club at Mrs Fred J Bartletts Emerywood Estates home. He urged soil knowledge as central to health wealth and character and urged reclaiming poor soil with humus and lime with lime applicable anytime. Sixteen members attended chaired by president Mrs G D Pettibone returning from Florida.
Mrs A S Stevens urged local women to donate time at Red Cross surgical dressing rooms to meet rising needs for military and civilian dressings. With cadets at High Point College occupying space, the college room will close tomorrow, directing volunteers to central North Main or YWCA rooms. Supervisors noted workers already placed, but uncontacted volunteers are asked to continue this essential effort.
A large turnout filled Emerywood Country Club for the Thursday family dinner with reservations exceeding capacity. Guests listed include Mrs. W H Slane, Mr and Mrs Seborn Perry, Mr and Mrs Harold Bennett, Mr and Mrs H P Hardin, Mr and Mrs Tom Marlowe, Mr and Mrs Robert Cottam, Mr and Mrs W R Campbell, Mr and Mrs Stanley Davis, and many others.
Miss Mary Sybil Payne, engaged to Lonnie Marion Fitzgerald, was honored as the guest of the Payne sisters at a Saturday evening shower at their Chestnut Street Extension home. The first in a series of pre-nuptial events featured games, contests, and a bridal color theme with ice cream and cake.
The Philathea Class of Rankin Memorial Methodist Church will hold its monthly meeting Friday at 7 30 p m at the home of Mrs L R Minor on Oak View Street Route Two Associate hostess listed.
Mrs Baird of Mississippi and her husband James C. Baird were noted bridge enthusiasts who traveled to summer and fall national championships. During the emergency their plantation remained a priority, yet she secured a victory at the Mid-South individual tournament with a hand where the first trick was won by the North player with the ace.
A bridge hand features Mrs Baird taking control by cashing top hearts and forcing East to break spade stoppers, securing victory on the twelfth trick. A gin rummy quiz follows with two questions and concise answers on scoring lines and early knocking with weak hands.
Mrs. George L. Robbins Jr., Olga Ann and Christopher Lind depart Trinity Route Two to establish a new home in Dallas. Mr. Robbins, formerly with the Durham Post Office, has transferred to the department of labor statistics as a wage and hour analyst with duties in Dallas.
Mesdames A L Minor and C F Bouldin are set to address a meeting. The event highlights local civic issues and community involvement with the two speakers sharing insights.
Bridal Shower and club meetings unfold in Thomasville with socialBridge games at West Sunrise Avenue and a Literary Club program on Douglas MacArthur led by Mrs. E L Webb. Attendees include local and visiting members, with prizes awarded at each event.
The Presbyterian Auxiliary met at the church Monday afternoon chaired by Mrs. C. R. Reid. Mrs. L. E. Bird presented the program. Delegates to the Presbytery meeting in Winston-Salem next week were elected: Mesdames W. G. Smith, D. A. Long and J. E. Bird. A discussion of Presbyterian Colleges followed.
Mrs Raymond Collie of Thomasville Road underwent a major operation at Burrus Memorial Hospital on Tuesday and is improving, visitors welcome. Mrs Billie Moore of 122 West Willis Street recuperating after a major operation Monday at Burrus Memorial Hospital and now able to see visitors. Mrs K L Leonard improving after a minor operation at Burrus Memorial Hospital and now able to see visitors. Mrs Virginia Barnard of Norfolk Virginia recovering after a recent operation at Burrus Memorial Hospital and moved to her brother Howard Powell’s home at 502 Jones. Miss Mare McPherson of 1806 Johnson Street entered the hospital for treatment and will undergo further care. Miss Louise Smith, student at High Point College, left for Charlotte to spend the weekend with family, accompanied by Miss Nellie Allen, Miss Maxine Allen and Miss Sue Woodruff.
A British philosopher argues a man needs several mates for different roles. The piece contends women work to fulfill those roles, learning to cook, mother, entertain, and share in his hobbies to keep his interest while resisting neglect and boredom. Also notes airmen must wear parachutes and a war bond cost details.
Dr. Ralph McDonald, former runner up to Clyde R Hoey in 1936, will seek the Democratic nomination for governor in next year’s primary. He has resigned from UNC Chapel Hill faculty to run but will finish extension duties through June 1. He is the second announced candidate joining Superior Court Judge Wilson Warlick. Gregg Cherry has been mentioned as a possible contender.
Guilford County real estate transfers list numerous deeds across High Point Morehead Invest areas including West Green Street Edgewood Road East Bessemer Avenue Cox Thomas land and Brightwood Acres with multiple grantors and grantees such as P V Kirkman W E Lewis Samuel McGill C L Murray Bettie Swaim Iola Ingle EP Molt and others in Guilford County noted for recordkeeping.
A life saving unit states a rubber life raft can save at least ten lives. The sale of five fifty dollar war bonds, at thirty seven fifty each, will pay for one.
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