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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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Teer
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