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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Apr 23, 1944

Page

13

Miss Iris Welch Weds Sgt Gregory In Home Ceremony

Miss Iris Welch daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Banner Welch of High Point married Staff Sergeant Gregory son of Mr and Mrs John Henry Gregory of Providence R I at the bride's home. Officiant V S W Taylor conducted vows with music by Eleanor Welch Sarah Scruggs Carl Cronstedt and candles lit by Billy Welch. Reception followed and the couple left for a short trip.

Iris Welch Charles Banner Welch High Point Thester Gregory John Henry Gregory Providence R. I V. S. W. Taylor Eleanor Welch Sarah Scruggs Carl Cronstedt Billy Welch Cameron Deans Herbert Thurston Boston Mass Shaw Field Gregory Sumter Sergeant Gregory S. C Harmonettes Sumter-Shaw Field Chorus Officer Candidate School San Antonio Tex

UDC to Continue Davis Cabinet Study Monday

The April meeting of the High Point chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy will be held at Mrs. A. E. Tate’s West Broad Street home Monday at 3:30 PM. President Mrs. W. A. Bivins will present the program focusing on Jefferson Davis’ cabinet and Juda P. Blair. Hostesses include Mesdames J. D. Brame Bruce Carraway and R. A. Her.

High Point United Daughters of the Confederacy A. E. Tate West Broad Street Jefferson Davis W. A. Bivins

Miss Wood and Sgt Kerr Wed at Reformed Parsonage

Miss Mabel Allene Wood and Sgt. Fred Kerr United States Army married Friday afternoon at First Evangelical and Reformed church on Woodrow Avenue. Rev. Fesperman officiated with the ring ceremony. The bride wore a light blue gabardine dress with gardenia corsage. The couple plan to join Sgt. Kerr at Fort Jackson after a two week furlough and later reside there.

Miss Wood Sgt. Kerr Reformed Parsonage Pa First Evangelical and Reformed Church Woodrow Avenue Mabel Allene Wood Fred Kerr United States Army Fesperman Evangelical and Reformed Church Kerr Tom Wood Fifth Street Gaither E. Kerr Tate Street Sgt Trinidad Fort Jackson D. C

Canterbury Club Meeting at Mrs Grandjean Home

Mrs Phillip W Grandjean hosted Canterbury club at her Beaucrest road residence with white dogwood and purple iris decor. President Mrs Everett Marsh led brief business and nominating committee selection for next year.

Phillip W. Grandjean Canterbury Club Beaucrest Road Everett Marsh Craven Aoe Proirie Page York Points South

Mrs Ford Wilson Hosts Dessert Bridge for Mrs N C Johnson

Mrs Ford Wilson entertained a dessert bridge for Mrs N C Johnson, a recent bride, with six tables in play. The honoree sat at a decorated table marked by a white prayer book and gardenia, guests received bridal place cards and orange blossom favors, and high score won eau de cologne by Mrs A H Whitley.

Ford Wilson N. C. Johnson Eau de Col A. H. Whitley Maude Burrows

Our Baby Album Birthdays in the City

James Larry Priest turned three on Saturday April 15. Brenda Gail Martin celebrated her first birthday on April 19. Jerry Kinney reached one on Sunday April 16. Bobby Carson Smith will be one today April 28. Names and addresses of parents were listed.

James Larry Priest United States Navy Priest East Green Street Brenda Gail Martin Center Carl Martin Elizabeth City Jerry Kinney Guy EF. Kinney Richland Avenue Bobby Carson Smith W. C. Smith

Community club schedule including meetings and events

The calendar lists Monday gatherings at 3 30 p m with the High Point chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy and an 8 p m session of the American Association of University Women. Tuesday features Emerywood Country club ladies and Altrusa banquet. Midweek events include Twentieth Century Study club luncheon and Wild Flower Garden Club meeting. Thursday includes Tea and Topics and Emerywood dinner, with USO dance Saturday and service men buffet Sunday.

Emerywood Country Club Herman Smith Altrusa Club Sheraton Hotel

Duplicate Club Winners Named at Local Bridge Event

Duplicate bridge winners Mrs J W Thom and John S Welborn led the North South scores yesterday at the country club. East West winners were Mesdames W P Hazelwood and C C Durland with runners up Mrs E T Howard and Hal A Davis. Others included Mesdames Beaver Tillson Hauschild Mackintosh Hazel Hardin Sizemore and Mr and Mrs R B Terry.

J. W. Thom John S. Welborn Country Club Mesdames W. P. Hazelwood C. C. Durland E. T. Howard Hal A. Davis J. D. Hawkins Davis Mesdames Co Beaver R. D. Tillson J. O. Hauschild C. G. Mackintosh Hazel Hardin F. J. Sizemore Mrs R. B. Terry

USO Steering Committee Plans Meeting and By laws

The USO club steering committee will meet Monday evening April 24 at 7 30 to draft by laws for junior hostesses. The new by laws will be presented to staff for approval at a meeting set for Monday May 1 at the County building. Officers are Miss Ira Hester president Miss Terry Childs vice president Miss Mae Barrier secretary treasurer and other members including Miss Ruth Andrews Maxine Hobby Margaret Dunn Nancy Roberts Melvin Hayes Sara Jones and Sara Sears.

USO Club Ira Hester Terry Childs Mae Barrier Ruth Andrews Maxine Hobby Margaret Dunn Nancy Roberts Melvin Hayes Sara Jones Sara Sears

VFW Post and Auxiliary Plan Joint Installation

The VFW post and auxiliary will hold a joint officer installation at the VFW hall at Main and Washington. Supper starts at 7 p.m. Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Cook of Winston-Salem will stall the new officers, with C. E. Stuart leading the post and Mrs. C. H. Greer becoming auxiliary president for the next year.

Veterans of Foreign Wars V. F. W. Hall Main Washington Streets R. C. Cook Winston-Salem Department Department Auxiliary C. E. Stuart

Nellie Lambeth Weds Seaman Donald Starrett in Private High Point Ceremony

Mrs. Ernest Lambeth of Thom asville announces the marriage of her daughter Nellie to Seaman Donald L. Starrett on April 13 at High Point. The couple will reunite in Daytona Beach after the ceremony attended by close friends. Nellie remains with her parents in Thom asville for now.

Enterprise Thomasville Ernest Lambeth Nellie Donald L. Starrett High Point Seaman Starrett Daytona Beach Fla Fisher Ferry

Philomathean Club Hosts Mrs Tomlinson Book Review

Mrs Oscar R Moffitt presented a review of Helen Byres Drs Mayo detailing the lives and Mayo Clinic founders Will and Charles Mayo. The event at 403 Hillcrest Drive featured tea, flowers, and a brief club business session led by Mrs Howard Hartzell with guests and members in attendance.

Helen Byre Mayo Clinic Rochester Minn

AAUW Monday Night to Feature Child Art Exhibit

The High Point branch of the American Association of University Women will host a program and art exhibit by local school children at Mrs. G. I. Humphreys home on College Drive Monday evening. Miss Maggie Lou Blackmon will direct the program with hostesses including Mrs. Humphreys and Mesdames Withers Hill Yarborough and Miss Fields.

High Point American Association of University Women G. I. Humphreys College Drive Maggie Lou Blackmon City Schools Arthur Withers B. H. Hill N. P. Yarborough Ernestine Fields Humphreys

Wild Flower Garden Club Meets at Mrs Teague Home

Mrs John C Teague will entertain the Wild Flower Garden Club at a regular meeting Thursday afternoon at her Hillcrest Drive home. The gathering will begin at 2 30 instead of the usual 3 30. Members are asked to note the time change.

Wild Flower Garden Club John C. Teague Hillcrest Drive E. S. Wall Emerywood Country Club

Miss Carrick and Corporal Wofford Announce Vows

Announcement reports the March 21 marriage of Miss Roxie Opal Carrick to Corporal Mollis Wofford in Denton. The ceremony at Rev. Glenn A. Miller’s home featured nuptial music by Mrs. Miller, with a Lutheran service. The bride, in aqua wool, resides with her parents. the groom awaits orders in Lincoln Nebraska.

Ar Carrick Wofford Roby Carrick Denton Corporal Wofford Henry Wofford Lexington Lincoln Nebraska

Dress accessory switchable with spring outfit

A basic dress uses fine dotted Swiss muslin with a detachable jabot and a black velvet bowknot at the top. Describes the piece as a versatile accent for both dress and spring suit and as a pin-up style option that can be moved between models.

Miss Loflin Weds Pfc Wagoner At Marlboro Church

Miss Eddith Davis Loflin marries Private First Class John R Wagoner at Marlboro Friends Church near Sophia. The ceremony featured a ring exchange and aqua satin maid of honor Virginia Loflin. After a reception at the bride’s home the couple plans a wedding trip before Wagoner reports to Camp Mackall.

John RB. Wagoner Eddith Davis Loflin Sophia Pfc. Wagoner United States Army Marlboro Friends Church John R. Wagoner Army of the United States Edward B. Harris J. Victor Murchison Providence Friends Arch Per’y Illiams Nist Virginia In Clarence P. Stalvey High Point Wayne Roy D. Franklin Pfc Wagoner Camp Mackall War A. E. Loflin Rancheman High School Adams-Millis Corporation R. A. Wagoner Gold Hill Rockwell High School Armed Forces Pic Salisbury

Richardson Garden Opens to Public Tomorrow

Mrs. D. E. Rich .olson hosts an old fashioned garden showing rare herbs and seasonal flowers arranged in a charming original style. The public is invited to visit tomorrow afternoon and during the afternoon.

D. E. Rich.olson

Mrs Mizzelle Joins Miss Gooch's Staff Millinery Dept

Mrs Maud Peele Mizzelle has been added to the staff at Lizzie Gooch Inc ready to wear shop. She will head the millinery department and was previously connected with the store for years.

Maud Peele Mizzelle Lizzie Gooch, Inc Miss Gooch

Church Social and Society Meetings Tonight and Tuesday

The Woman's Society of Christian Service at Main Street Methodist meets tonight at 6 45 in the Main Street church. The Woman's Society of Christian Service at Highland Methodist meets Tuesday at 7 30 for their monthly gathering in the church. The Molly Phipps class of Calvary Methodist holds its regular meeting Tuesday at 7 30 in the church.

Main ST. W Woman's Society of Christian Vice Main Street Mets Highland W Women's Society of Iian Service High Methodist Church Ing Molly Phipps Calvary Methodist Church

Many Visitors At Jamestown During Week

Jamestown notes list visitors and local residents on furlough or home from camps and posts across the week. Ken Mathews remains at Watts hospital three weeks with his parents and Mrs. L. H. Matthews as W. C. Mangum of New RI returns home on furlough. Sgt Darrell Luquer and another service member from Tennessee visit relatives. Norris Frazier returns to Lincoln Nebraska after a week with C. E. Frazier family. Cpl Kenneth Rhyne departs for Fort Monroe Virginia. Mrs E B Wrike travels to Atlanta for her son Worth Wrike’s marriage. Richard Frazier visits Greensboro while on furlough from camp in NC. Mrs E J Swanson of Ma ville New York arrives to visit. George Howell and Brower, high school seniors, prepare for Fort Bragg duty this week. Robert Wheeler reports to Fort Bragg this week.

Enterprise Jamestown Ken Mathews Tro Watts Hospital L. H. Matthews W. C. Mangum New Ri Darrell Luquer Tennessee Norris Frazier Lincoln Nebraska C. E. Frazier Cpl Kenneth Rhyne Fort Monroe E. B. Wrike Maville N. Y George Howell H Brower Fort Bragg Robert Wheeler

OES to Meet Tuesday Night at Masonic Temple

The High Point chapter Order of the Eastern Star will hold a regular meeting Tuesday at 7 pm in the Masonic Temple. Routi business will be transacted and full attendance of the membership is desired.

High Point Number Order of the Eastern Star Masonic Temple

Also Mentioned on This Page

Sgt. Gregory UDC Douglas Winn North Park Baptist Church Corner Putnam and Farlowe Western Electric Bell Telephone Laboratories Petey Oor Audiphone Company OF Greensboro Woodbine Court St. & No Chester Gregory Mary Iris Welch C. B. Welch Winston-Salem Highway Tax Phillip Grandjean J. W. Lindsay Our William Billy Grady Misenheim Lloyd Misenheimer J. D. Brame R. A. Herring Bruce Carraway G. Humphreys Twentieth Century Study Club Fred Metcalfe J. W. Thomas America ISO USO VFW Miss Lambeth Philomathean Club AAUW Wild Flower Club Mrs. Teague Miss Carrick Prunella Wood George Washington Loflin Marlboro Church Richardson Garden Mrs. Mizzelle Minnie Lee Steed Tris James Helen Wright Netty Trotter Pauline Hedgecock Princess Beauty Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Co. of Milwaukee Company of America W. Page Harris North Main
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