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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1944
Page
6
A recent bride Mrs J Harris on the former Len Millis was honored in Greensboro yesterday by Mrs A Cheek formerly Miss Ine Kearns of this city. Luncheon and house party featured floral displays, perfume favors for the bride, and prizes for high scorer and runner up. guests came from Greens and High Point.
Mrs. Robert Burns hosted the Parhelion club at Edgeworth Apartments for Miss Jence Polston celebrating her birthday week. Two tables played bridge with novelty features and prizes awarded for high scores. Guests and club members shared iced drinks and a salad course, with the next meeting planned at Miss Dot Lee’s English Street home on August 21.
Ollie Marie Hill and Pvt. Seymour Morris wed in a quiet August ceremony at Rev. V. J. Blairsville home. Bride is daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jake Hill of Route 4. Groom is son of Mr. and Mrs. Jim Morris of Murphy. currently stationed at Mackall.
James B Lovelace, a local attorney, is a patient in the Boulevard unit at Point Memorial hospital with an infection. Elizabeth Wood returned from Washington DC after three weeks with her aunt Mrs L Hiatt on Fourth Street. Mrs C L Holder and Gladys Holder, Rt 3, visiting Clyde Holder family in Miami Florida. Peggy Nelson has returned home after surgery at High Point Memorial hospital. Mr and Mrs J E Millis of Forrest Hill drive returned from Spence Field Georgia after attending their son James H Millis graduation with pilot wings and commission. They were joined by daughter Mrs Jarris Covington and Mrs Shubal Kirkman.
The High Point chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star met at the Masonic Temple. Mrs. Blanche Twiford and Wade Jenkins will pay official visits to the winter Tuesday evening at 8 o'clock, August 22, following remarks by Mrs. Edwin Bennison and a brief business session with refreshments served.
Aldean Tolbert was honored at a parity on her fourth birthday at her home off 204 Joshua Street yesterday. Guests included Delores Davis Gloria Davis Betty Barker David Atkinson Jo Ann Graham Billie Sue Randall Peggy Jean Browning and Davey Tolbert. Refreshments were served by the honoree's mother with help from Mrs M H Harmon.
The Altrusa club met for its first business gathering of the new year in the Sheraton hotel's private dining room at six thirty. President Louise Abernathy presided as committee reports were presented by members. Montezuma, the ancient Aztec king, first introduced chocolate to the Spaniards.
The speaker recalls a fifty year old table built by her father a poor but skilled man. Through its patterns the table becomes a symbol of beauty built from hardship and trauma, marking family life and a philosophy of resilience and purpose. The piece honors weary workers who sacrifice youth and dreams so others may live.
The regular meeting of Washington council No. 4 of the Daughters of America will be held at the hall on Washington street Thursday evening at 7 30.
The Mother's Prayer Band will meet next Thursday at 3 30 in the afternoon at 315 Greer Street the home of Mrs Pearl Cameron. Mrs A G Carson will be the speaker. Victory Garden thieves operate in Portland Oregon looting backyards while families are at work.
A vintage advertisement highlights pattern 4577 for a junior miss dress with a side front closing and back flounce hat. It lists sizes 11 13 15 17 with fabric estimates for size 13 and notes a companion needlework pattern. Orders require payment by mail to The Enterprise Pattern Dept.
Josephine Culbertson explains a case where South should pass a takeout double by North of 1NT. West opens 1NT, North doubles, East passes. South has no good takeout reason and should penaly pass. Result: North-South suffer 800 points after West wins two hearts and two clubs.
Private First Class Frank Buonicore, a Bronx native and former taxi driver, tracked a patrol in Italy’s Fifth Army front and surprised by guiding a two‑tier capture. He fired once, prompting 2 Nazis to surrender, then found 48 more underground with him before turning in the prisoners.
Chicago United Charities superintendent Joel D. Hunter accuses Illinois adoption laws of creating a baby black market. He says 75 percent of adoptions are inadequately investigated and licensed agencies have long wait lists, driving undesired parents to obtain children through informal channels for a fee.
A newly invented wave driven pump, used on vessels under 3000 deadweight tons, ejects one ton of water per minute from a half meter wave. Ships Magazine reports the device, claiming suitability for fishing boats and other sea power applications.
HELEN FOLLETT notes the link between emotional distress and skin health. She explains how fear embarrassment fatigue and worry affect facial tissues and hair, urging calm mental hygiene to prevent lines sagging and other skin disorders.
North Carolina Yearly Meeting of Friends enters its 247th annual session at Guilford College with Algie Inman Newlin as clerk urging humility and duty as war ends. Alvin S. Parker reports as treasurer. Dr Frederick R. Taylor warns alcohol as narcotic. talks on race and religion follow with Duke and international seminar participants.
Marines recall a nuisance bombing by a lone Japanese pilot over Bergen Bay. No casualties or military targets damaged. A near miss hit a ship, but the blast mostly scrambled the shipboard coffee and eggs aboard.
Montague Holbein 83 died at his London home after nine attempts to swim the English Channel. His last bid began at age 60 but ended when he was only a short distance from his goal.
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