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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Apr 28, 1945

Page

12

Merrill Wins Air Prize in Victor Talent Contest

Merril L. earning a Metropolitan Opera contract after winning the 1945 Victor six-month talent competition. New York born, 26, he follows Thebom as a young artist tapped for major opera work. Dorothy Kirsten, a rising soprano, records two Vernon Duke songs on Victor with Max Pilzer conducting, boosting her profile in opera and popular circles.

Merrill Yorks Victor Alubm Sigmund Romberg Central Jeanette Id Robert Merrill Tan One Opera House Victor Metropoli Opera Thebom King Vic- Seal Bob Mer New York Radio Opera Cot Dorothy Kirsten Seal Miss Kirsten Vernon Duke Paris Sadie Thompson Kirsten Maximilian Pilzer

Singing hopefuls vie in Auditions of the Air contest

Local auditions bring aspiring vocalists to perform before judges for a chance at advancing in the Auditions of the Air competition. The event highlights young talent and community participation in a broadcast style tryout.

Itones

A Clever Heart Shift Beats a Club Lead in Bridge

In this contract bridge deal North dealer both sides vulnerable North-South 60. East faced a tricky choice after West opened clubs. East misguessed the position and led the club ace, ending the defense. The author notes a better opening lead would have defeated the contract by revealing Wests strength with the heart queen.

West East South

Vladimir Dukelsky's Musical Comedy Numbers With Kirsten

The composer Vladimir Dukelsky writes musical comedy numbers showing a distinct personal style and benefits from Miss Kirsten's skilled interpretation to carry two standout numbers.

Vladimir Dukelsky Miss Kirsten

Service updates from local families during wartime

Center Pvt Sears Byrd of 202 Ward street has been honorably discharged from the army air force at Brooksfield Texas. Right 2/c J W Henderson returned to Washington DC after leave with his father J Henderson of 311 W Burton street. William G Steelman serving in England with the air corps since 1942 with brother Ralph meeting in England after a year apart. Ralph Steelman entered service in 1948 and is now in England as a teletype operator. his wife Kate Powers and daughter Rebecca Lynn live with Mrs Powers at 210 W Willis street. Sgt Walter D Steelman of route 3 serves in Italy with the artillery. his wife Edith Tuttle and son Dewey Jr live with his parents. Left 2/c Robert Cecil turned twenty on April 26 in Manila. he joined the service August 1943 and has been on active duty for 12 months. He is the son of Mr and Mrs J W Cecil of 220 Chestnut street.

Center Sears J. Byrd Ward Street Army Air Force Brooksfield Tex W. P. Byrd Mangum Avenue J. W. Henderson Washington, D. C William G. Steelman England Air Corps Pvt. Steelman Cpl Ralph Steelman J. C. Steelman Route 3 Rapid City Kate Powers Rebecca Lynn Ceenter Walter D. Steelman Italy Camp Chaffee Ark Steelman Edith Tuttle Dewey, Jr Q.M. 2 Robert Cecil Manila J. W. Cecil Chestnut Street Pic Russell M. Payne Lee Payne Route 2 Camp Shelby Miss States Aleutian Islands Camp Wolters Eugene C. Powell, Jr Philippines Cpl. Powell Shawfield 8. C Gulfport Field Lockbourne Air Base Ohio FE. C. Powell West Ray Street William L. Trivette Asheboro Trivette Camp Wheeler Fort Meade Briggs Mfg. Co Thomas B. Smith Lt. Smith Reuben Smith Daniel Brooks Homes Enterprise

Duplicate Club Winners Named In Tournament

The Emerywood Duplicate Club completed an eight week tournament with Mesdames C. S. Beaver and R. D. Tillson atop the high score. Second place went to Mrs. E. T. Howard. North-South high yesterday belonged to Mr. and Mrs. R. B. Terry with second to Mesdames E. T. Howard and O. C. Durland. East-West high was won by Mesdames P. Y. Adams and J. W. Thompson with runners-up noted.

Emerywood Mesdames C. S

Emerywood Club Opens New Tournament May Fifth

A new tournament starts Saturday May 5 and all Emerywood club members are eligible and urged to enter.

W. E. Outen Emerywood Club

UDC To Begin New Study At Meeting Monday

The High Point chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy will meet at the YWCA Monday afternoon at 3 30 instead of 3 o clock. Hostesses include Mesdames T W Albertson C H Bass and C L.

UDC High Point United Daughters of the Confederacy YWCA Mesdames T. W. Albertson C. H. Bass C. L

Service Updates From Fort Leonard Wood and Fort Ord

Pvt. Richard Ingram, son of Mrs. Georgia Ingram of 119 Underhill Avenue, is stationed at Fort Leonard Wood Missouri. Pvt. James F. Hix, son of Mr. and Mrs. Guy Hix of Jamestown, after basic training at Camp Wheeler Georgia, is now stationed at Fort Ord California.

Richard Ingram Fort Leonard Wood, Mo Georgia Ingram Underhill Avenue James F. Hix Guy Hix Jamestown Camp Wheeler Fort Ord Calif

Notable Visitors and Military Moves Highlight North Carolina Notes

A social column lists Ruth Hamlet of Washington DC visiting J J Hamlet in High Point area as Lt. and Mrs. Duvall plan April travel to Petaluma California. several locals receive hospital care or returns home after medical treatment and training, including C L Holder in High Point and Lt Hoyt Cunningham in Gastonia. The Mississippi River drainage area is described as over 1.24 million square miles with 40 tributaries.

United States

Diplomatic History Study on The Trent Affair

Lewis and Joe Hoffman discuss The Diplomatic History of the Confederacy with The Trent Affair as the focus. Mrs. W. A. Bivins, president, will preside and deliver the program.

Lewis Joe Hoffman Confederacy Trent

Ward Hosts High Point Group At Parents Home

A social visit featured Ward entertaining High Point High School boys and five High Point College girls at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Ward. The party coincided with Pearl Harbor era insights.

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Edward B. Stroupe Katherine Louise Steagall Shawnee Okla Navy F. E. Peel Willowbrook Rect Clinton Victor Orch Max Pilzer Josephine Culbertson North East Everene Ceat Tepeee Geomenar School Araduate Manthy McWece Lee F. Schaner Security Bank High Point, N. C Lons Alam Robert L. Teer H. L. Teer Fort Meade, Md Doris Fulton Robert, Jr Teer Camp Wheeler, Ga Ruth Hamlet Charles Duvall, Jr Warrenton J. J. Hamlet Newton Street Duvall C. L. Holder High Point Rt. 3 Boulevard Unit High Point Memorial Hospital W. W. Jones North Hamilton Street Baptist Hospital Winston-Salem F. H. Cunningham Hoyt Cunningham Gastonia H. W. McCain Faye Cunningham Lt. Cunningham Cunningham Madison Wis Moody Wield Arnold J. Koonce the Baptist Hospital M. L. Coggins Lexington John A. Holmes William Roman F. B. Lindley Archdale GOING South Main Street Auxiliary of the Veterans of Foreign Wars City Hall Rufus F. Routh George Kivett Ruth Lloyd Jim Burkhead Eugenia Newsom J. J. White Vann Dixon Bradshaw Bulls Jack Hasty L. G. Pritchard Veterans’ Service Division Patsy McCain Ray McCain D. T. McCain Mrs. McCain Marion Sylvie Tyson Margaret Cox Margaret Carolyn Joyce Getzman EF. C. Getzman G.a.s First Baptist Church Athens E. C. Getzman Carolyn J G.A Jack Hayworth Bridge Club Hal Walker Norfolk Lieut. Walker U S. Navy Bobby Billy Levi Harrelson Franklinville Mittie Caveness Cleveland Thayer Dorothy Sayers Jane McCrary Frank McCrary Forest Swicegood John Brittain Ed Finch Vance Kivett Charlie L. Morrison Randolph 1 of the Eastern Star J. T. Allen Reid M. Hannah Masonic Temple Balfour Lodge Rainbow Girls Assembly W. H. Grimes Hannah Temple Building Rames Temple Fund John Morrison Johnny James Bryant Williams Betty Ward High Point College Jane Pearl Harbor Marchukuo Fengtien Kirin Heilungkiang Manchuria Jehol Inner Mongolia Arabia Ledy Rae Yee Oon Tady Hedy Federtt South Main
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