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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Aug 03, 1942

Page

6

Study Course To Open Tonight At N. Main Church

The women of North Main Street Baptist Church begin mission study classes this evening led by Mrs. H. A. Knight president of the city-wide Woman's Missionary Union. Tonight sets the opening session to decide future times. All women are invited to attend with Bibles and note paper. The study uses How to Pray by Dr. R. H. Torrey as the basis.

North Main Street Baptist Church H. A. Knight Woman's Missionary Union R. H. Torrey

Intermediates Outing at City Lake This Tuesday

The Intermediate department of Wesley Memorial Methodist Church plans a swimming party and weiner roast at the city lake Tuesday afternoon. Members should meet at the church at 3:30 PM and travel together to the lake. For more information, call their teachers.

Wesley Memorial Methodist Church

Marvin Wood Honored Before Army Departure At Watermelon Feast

Miss Lillian Hughes hosted a watermelon feast at City Lake on Saturday evening to honor Marvin Wood who leaves August 16 for the army. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Vanhoy, Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Taylor, Mr. and Mrs. Tony Wood, Mr. and Mrs. Hubert Jones, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Carr, and Miss Louise Ford.

Lillian Hughes Marvin Wood City Lake Arthur Vanhoy Hugh Taylor Tony Wood Hubert Jones Ed Carr Louise Ford

BPWC Postpones Dinner Meeting To August 12

The High Point Business and Professional Women's Club will hold its August dinner meeting on August 12 instead of this week. Announcement on the meeting place and further details will be made by Dr. Marina Henry later this week.

High Point Business and Professional Women’s Club Marina Henry

Anne Adams Pattern 4072 Basque Dress for Girls

An Anne Adams pattern 4072 offering a piquant ribbon trimmed basque style for a short frock or long party dress. Details include options for a tiny collar or square neckline, puff sleeves, and availability in girls sizes 6 8 10 and 12 with fabric and ribbon yardage listed. order form and address provided for The High Point Enterprise Pattern Department in New York.

Anne Adams Plasnie High Point Enterprise Pattern Department West 11Th Street New York N. Y

Wrights Visit McCall Home Before Military Training

Mr and Mrs Willis Wright are guests of Mrs Wrights parents Mr and Mrs J H McCall at their Colonial Drive home. Wright has been inducted into military service ten days ago and will depart Wednesday for Fort Bragg to begin training. Mrs Wright, formerly Dorothy McCall, stays with her parents for the duration of his service. They spent part of her ten day furlough at their Elizabeth City home before coming to High Point.

Willis Wright Mrs. Wright J. H. McCall Colonial Drive Wright Fort Bragg Dorothy McCall Elizabeth City High Point Paul Green H. T. Hethcock Lake Junaluska Wesleyan Service Guild Main Street S .L. Pollock Kinston Atlantic Beach Morehead City O. C. Wall Wima Amanda Wall Virginia A. J. Heilig Norwood Gregson Fearington Winston-Salem Heath Armfield Albemarle John R. Myers Lexington Road Royal Jennings, Jr Wake Forest Medical School R. G. Jennings Gladys Black Greensboro Arthur Black Ralph Lambeth City Memorial Hospital Jacksonville Fla D. FE. Hoover D. M. Jester Anne Timberland

Visit by Miss Caroline Weddington and Cousin in Atlanta

Miss Caroline Weddington of Atlanta arrived last night for a visit with her cousin Miss Alice M Caldwell at Caldwell's Parkway home. Jack Sappenfield has returned to Washington DC after a week with his parents Mr and Mrs A E Sappenfield at 1002 Lindsay Street.

Caroline Weddington Atlanta Alice M. Caldwell Parkway Jack Sappenfield Washington, D. C A.E. Sappenfield Lindsay Street

Cobbler Tips for a Cozy Summer Season

Summer cobblers shine with apples peaches and berries at their best and cheapest. Enrich biscuit mix and add a touch of tapioca to thicken fruit juices. Serve hot with whipped cream or a light dusting of powdered sugar for a simple finish.

Helen Carolyn Martin Born At Guilford General Hospital

Mr and Mrs Ralph Martin announce the birth of a daughter Helen Carolyn on Friday July 28 at Guilford General Hospital Mrs Martin before marriage was Miss Helen Wood

Helen Carolyn Martin Ralph Martin Helen Carolyn Guilford General Hospital Alrs Martin Helen Wood

Negro Baptist Convention Opens Tonight in Raleigh

Raleigh August 3 The all-Baptist diamond jubilee of the state Negro convention will open tonight in Memorial Auditorium with more than 2,000 delegates expected from all sections. Speakers include Governor Broughton A A Huggins W C Sommerville and Mayor Graham Andrews of Raleigh.

Raleigh Memorial Auditorium Broughton A. A. Huggins Baptist State Convention W. C. Sommerville Lott Carey Foreign Missions Convention Graham Andrews

Hospital Opens at Redstone Plant for First Patient

IMPATIENT WANTSVILLE Alabama Captain Oliver W Welch post surgeon at Redstone Ordnance plant opens new hospital. The first patient is Captain Welch with a fractured arm from a horse mishap during an early morning canter.

Wantsville Ala Oliver W. Welch Redstone Ordnance Plant

Local Christian Endeavorers Hold Weekly Meetings

Oak Hill Friends and Springfield Friends Christian Endeavor Societies held Sunday night gatherings. Oak Hill led by Jacqueline Burton discussed youth and adults and a home life theme with several participants. Springfield opened with devotions by Ruby Keller, led by Monroe Hendricks, and a Q&A on the home with five speakers before adjourning with the benediction.

OAK Hill Friends Oak Hill Friends Christian Endeavor Society Jacqueline Burton Virgil Pike Hilda Workman Vera Lee Marsh Wade Russell Marguerite Blair Ethel Marsh Madeline Gurley Frances Burton Miranda Gurley Lucy Marsh Jackie Burton Edna Ball Christian Endeavor SAS Springfield Friends Springfield Christian Endeavor Society Ruby Keller Monroe Hendricks Blair Richardson Sarah Hadley Harold Wadley Reba Cox Perry Hadley

We the Women Do Your Soldier Proud In Uniform Etiquette

Aimed at women walking with servicemen in uniform the piece urges neat dress and grooming to reflect well on the wearer and the uniform. It argues that a carelessly dressed partner undermines the pride of the uniform and encourages women to present themselves properly in public.

Lieutenant Williams Assigned to Oklahoma City Air Depot Signal Section

Second Lieutenant Louis B. Williams son of Mrs. Mae Kirby of High Point North Carolina has been assigned to the Oklahoma City Air Depot as assistant officer in charge of a signal section. The depot trains air depot groups and maintains and repairs aircraft. Williams is a Georgia Tech attendee graduate with three years in the Army Air Force and officer candidate school at Fort Monmouth New Jersey. His wife resides at 84 Washington Street Southwest Atlanta Georgia.

Oklahoma City Okla Louis B. Williams Mae Kirby Woodrow Avenue High Point N. C Regular Army Air Force Air Corps Technical School Chanute Field Fort Monmouth N. J Williams Washington Street S.W Atlanta

Daniels Heard at Meet Hebrew Christian Alliance

At Asheville on Aug 3 the 20th annual conference of the Hebrew Christian Alliance of America continued with Josephus Daniels describing the gathering as the best expression of religious brotherhood. Daniels, Raleigh newspaper editor and former secretary of the Navy, urged that people of the have not nations be convinced that victory for the United Nations will widen and improve the distribution of essential needs.

Asheville The Hebrew - Christian Alliance of America Josephus Daniels

Mrs. John R. Myers Hosts Party For Thomasville Visitors

Mrs John R Myers entertained at a Lexington road home gathering for visiting Thomasville guests on the club's name day. Guests enjoyed punch, a salad course, and door prizes to players from Greensboro and visitors.

John R. Myers Thomasville Bridge Club Lexington Road Gregson Fearington Winston-Salem Mamie Harris Robert Rapp Harry Bird Greensboro Ralph Lambeth Frank Lambeth Virginia Cook Heath Armfield Albermarle Fearington Charles F. Phillips Walter Rapp W -E. Tomlinson G. W. Lyles J. W .Hawthorne Carson Cox Ralph Wilson Margaret Crews Mary Crow Margaret Chapman

Perennial Flowering Plants Prep for North Carolina Gardens

The Tar Heel Gardener outlines hardy spring perennials suited for North Carolina such as Dwarf goldentuft and Snow in Summer. It explains August seed sowing, seedbed prep with leaf mold soil mix, shallow sowing, burlap shading, watering, and transplanting steps toward a permanent spring garden location.

North Carolina

Ferndale Jail Condemned by Grand Jury Debate

County grand jurors described Ferndale city jail as deplorable while the Ferndale chamber of commerce countered that only two prisoners were held in the past year and the jail was more comfortable than the cutters from which the men were removed. They claimed the jail door was left open and the prisoners fled town upon learning of it.

Eureka Calif Ferndale City Ferndale

Duke Professor Named Wofford College Head

Spartanburg S C Aug 3 Po Dr Walter K K Greene a 1928 English professor and dean of undergraduate instruction at Duke University assumed the presidency of Wofford College today He succeeds Dr Henry Nelson Snider who headed the Methodist institution for 40 years

Spartanburg, S. C Walter KK. Greene Duke University Wofford College Henry Nelson Snider Methodist

Green Salad as Late Summer Appetizer Theme

A lively guide to cooling summer meals using Victory Garden lettuce and homegrown produce. It praises a crisp green salad with tomatoes cucumbers and peppers, served with a sharp French dressing. The piece includes a recipe for French Dressing with garlic egg white mustard vinegar lemon juice salt paprika and oil, shaken in a jar.

Woman Survives Nine-Hour Ocean Swim In Storm

In St Petersburg Florida a 62 year old woman Jessie Arnold proprietor of an inn at Pass a Grille swam nine hours in squall lashed Gulf waters after being blown out to sea. Rescued exhausted she crawled to a roadside two miles from Maximo Point at daybreak. She received emergency hospital care and is recovering at home. Police traced the remarkable ordeal and noted the blackout hindered land orientation.

ST. Petersburg Fta Gulf of Mexico E. E. Lipphard Civil Air Patrol Coast Guard Jessie Arnold Pass-a-Grille Maximo Point

Spot Removal Advice for Stains on Clothes

A cautionary note on stain removal urges avoiding unknown cleaners and advises consulting a professional if unsure. It warns that using unknown agents can complicate the stain for the dry cleaner and make resolution harder.

Dorothy Foster Named WAVES Assistant Director

In Atlanta Dorothy Foster smiles as she opens gifts after learning her appointment as assistant to the director of the new feminine Naval reserve. She received the news in a letter from Mildred McAfee on August 1, the same day McAfee was sworn in. Foster will travel to Washington to begin her duties.

WAVE Atlanta Dorothy Foster Feminine Naval Reserve Miss Foster Mildred McAfee the Waves Miss McAfee Washington

Bridge Club Feted at Lexington Home in Summer Social

The Double Deck Bridge Club met at Mrs. Ross Michael's West Side Drive home with zinnias and marigolds as decor and fan-shaped place cards. Prizes of war stamps went to Mrs. Fred C. Michael for high score and Mrs. Jack Michael for second. Guests included Mesdames Don Mc Laurin, Ardell Lanier, Halt Pugh Beck, Fred C. Michael, J. E. Hull, Warner Stamey, and Buck Myers.

Enterprise Lexington Double Deck Bridge Club Ross Michael West Side Drive Don McLaurin Jack Michael Ardell Lanier Halt Pugh Beck Fred C. Michael J. E. Hull Warner Stamey Buck Myers

Miss Marie Everhart Weds Pfc Johnnie Thompson Jr in York

The marriage of Miss Marie Everhart to Pfc Johnnie Thompson Jr was held July 22 at Judge F Gettys Nunn's home in York South Carolina with a ring ceremony. The bride, a Midway High School graduate, is the daughter of Mrs L M Everhart of Winston Salem. The groom, Denton High School graduate, worked in Lexington before enlisting and is now stationed at the U S Army Air Base in Fort Wayne Indiana. they plan to reside there.

Marie Everhart Johnnie Thompson, Jr F. Gettys Nunn York S. C L. M. Everhart Everhart Winston-Salem Midway High School John Thompson Denton Denton High School Lexington Thompson Fort Wayne Ind U. S. Army Air Base

Wedding Shower Honors Mrs Thompson and Two Ceremonies

A misc shower for Mrs Johnnie Thompson was hosted by Mrs C L Nifong and others at the Nifong home with games and prizes for Mrs Hollis Matsinger and Miss Mozelle Fouts. Separately Miss Lois Lorene Swing and James Frederick Wise wed at Conway South Carolina with Judge H E Brown presiding.

Johnnie Thompson C. L. Nifong Robert Motsinger Kate Lucille Margie Everhart Louis Nifong Irene Eva Disher Hollis Matsinger Mozelle Fouts Evelyn Everhart John Thompson Denton L. N. Everhart Evelyn Blanche Everhart Ruth Hedrick Frances Hill Vivian Bennett Allene Everhart Virginia Zella Everhart Lillie Mae Motsinger Edna and Geneva Everhart Mesdames Hollis ‘Motsinger Lester Conrad Moody Lash Numa Everhart

Miss Shirley Morris Weds Corporal Teague at Fort Sam Houston

Miss Shirley Morris married Corporal Henry L. Teague in a July ceremony at Fort Sam Houston Texas officiated by Chaplain Earl C. Lewis. The bride daughter of Mrs Myrtle Morris Erlanger wore a blue jersey dress and white hat with white carnation corsage. Cpl Teague son of Mr and Mrs W G Teague Greensboro formerly Erlanger. Mrs Teague then returned to High Point to resume her position after a Texas stay.

Lois Lorene Swing James Frederick Wise Conway S. C H. E. Brown Myrtle Beach Shirley Morris Henry L. Teague Earl C. Lewis Fort Sam Houston Tex Myrtle Morris Erlanger Cpl. Teague W. G. Teague Greensboro

Mrs Story Returns From Baltimore Visit

Mrs John Story has returned home after visiting daughter Mrs H C Blackwelder in Baltimore Maryland. She was accompanied by Mrs Blackwelder who will return to Baltimore this week. Mr and Mrs Ed Beck and Miss Willie Pickett have returned after a week in Oriental. Rev Fred H R Sink will return to Orlando Florida this week after a ten day furlough with his parents Mr and Mrs John A Sink.

John Story H. C. Blackwelder Baltimore Blackwelder Ed Beck Willie Pickett Oriental Fred Hr Sink Orlando Fla John A Sink

Yearly Meet Of Friends To Begin Tuesday

Guilford College hosts the 243th annual North Carolina Yearly Meeting of Friends beginning Tuesday with morning afternoon and evening sessions through Saturday. Prominent out of state Quakers will address the gathering including James A. Coney of Maine and E. Raymond Wilson of the American Friends Service Committee. Clerks and officers for the coming year to be chosen amid evangelistic and church extension reports.

Guilford College North Carolina Friends Yearly Quakers Ministerial Relief Committee Evangelistic and Church Extension Committee Missionary Committee Women’s Missionary Union E. Raymond Wilson American Friends Service Committee Wilson Europe Japan United States

Unusual Sandwich Fillings Impress at First Taste

Two novel fillings deliver surprising flavor. Shredded roast chicken or turkey with strawberry jam on white bread, and sliced roast lamb with cranberry jelly on cracked wheat bread. Eatery staff report a second order after the first bite.

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N. Main Church Sqon BPWC Moffitt's North Main Street McCall Home Negro Baptist Convention Ruth Millett Lieut AIR Depot Daniels Meet Hebrew-Christian Alliance Pat Ogden Beach Terrace Frances Lena Myers Myers G. Marshall Hoover Sallie Small Tommy Small P. F. Parker Bray DUKE Thomas Young Chapel Hill Don Ayers Leon Flynn Thelma Thorpe Mattie Cecil Vestal Everhart O. B. Stokes L. T. Frye, Jr Carolina Beach Sanford Jordan Addie Mae Starnes Monroe Dermont Tysinger Billy State
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