USO Seeks Senior Hostesses. staff meeting urged
Miss Virginia Frank, director of the local USO Service Men's Center, announced openings for senior hostesses and invited married and older women to apply. Junior hosts remain, with monthly reviews after September first. Dance chaperones from letters G to L will meet at the YMCA at 8:30 p.m. John Peddicord Orchestra will perform. A staff meeting for all chairmen is set at Elwood Cafe Friday at 7 p.m. Belle Wright marries D T Warner Jr in Dillon S C with plans to reside in Newport News Va.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Frank
USO
Miss Frank
Y.M.C.A
John Peddicord
Elwood Cafe
Frank
Local Social Notes From Danville and Nearby Areas
Mrs. Gibson Harman of Danville Va will visit Mrs A S Caldwell Jr on Parkway for a few days. Mr and Mrs Zed Griffith and Mae Summer return to Washington DC after a week with Judge Donald C MacRae in James town Inverness. Mrs J R Hiatt and daughters Elma and Carolyn returned from New York City. Mrs Thad Gray of Randleman recuperating at Burrus Memorial hospital after major operation. Miss Virginia Gibson returns home from two weeks in San Antonio with Lt and Mrs Enoch W Tipton Jr. Mrs A E Williams returns from Columbia SC after Florists Convention and Naval Air Corps schooling. Mr and Mrs W A Knox Alberta and Wilton of Williamson and Mr and Mrs E Jack Edwards Emma Warren of Burlington return home after weekend with Mrs E A Edwards on Blain avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gibson Harman
Danville, Va
A. S. Caldwell, Jr
Parkway
Zed Griffith
Mae Summer
Roosevelt Hotel
Washington, D. C
Donald C. MacRae
Inverness
Jamestown
J. R. Hiatt
Elma
Carolyn
New York City
Thad Gray
Randleman
Burrus Memorial Hospital
Gray
Geneva Shaver
Virginia Gibson
Forest Hill Drive
San Antonio
Texas
Enoch W. Tipton, Jr
Josephine Gibson
Miss Gibson
Tipton
J. E. Gibson
A. E. Williams
Columbia
S. C
S. C. Florists
Wade Hampton Hotel
Arthur
Naval Air Crops School
University of South Carolina
Williams
Williams Flower Shop
W. A. Knox
Alberta and Wilton
Williamston
E. Jack Iedwards
Emma Warren
Burlington
E. A. Edwards
Blain Avenue
Building Time Speeded at MacArthur Lock Completion
The $14,000,000 MacArthur lock on the Soo canal, key to fast ore shipments to the Great Lakes, was completed in 13 instead of the planned schedule, speeding essential iron ore traffic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Lakes
Woman's Club Sets Brief Tomorrow Meeting at YWCA
The High Point Woman's club plans a short business session tomorrow at 2 30 PM at the YWCA to discuss fall work beginning in September. President Mrs J F Hayden says all members should attend and the gathering will last about thirty minutes, with executive board members arriving at two for a brief session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point Woman's Club
J. F. Hayden
Hayden
Trinity Bridge Club Entertained By Mrs. Martin
Mrs Melvina Martin hosted a Trinity Bridge Club evening with two tables of play. High scorer was Mrs Buren Andrews, second high Miss Hazel Johnson, and Miss Bess Johnson won the honor award with War stamps. A dessert was served by the hostess with Miss Bess Johnson assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity
Melvina Martin
WSCS
Trinity Methodist Church
Reed Younts
John Wagoner
Bess Johnson
Webb Meredith
Miss Johnson
Miss Venable Hosts Weiner Roast For Teens
Miss Mary Jane Venable hosted a weiner roast for teen age girls and boys at her north High Point home. Guests enjoyed games and water melon, assisted by her mother Mrs. C. C. Venable. Attendees included Margie Gray Nancy Williams Betty Lou Knight Lois Knight Howard Farrington Rodney Borum Dealis Long Edward Willard Clyde Gray and Mr and Mrs Rowan Welborn Jr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Jane Venable
High Point
C. C. Venable
Margie Gray
Nancy Williams
Betty Lou
Lois Knight
Howard Farrington
Rodney Borum
Dealis Long
Edward and
Gray Willard
Clyde Gray
Rowan Welborn, Jr
Stop Wasting Food Warning From Home Front
Betty MacDonald reports government and industry guidance urging Americans to conserve food. August shows peak waste with 15 percent of purchases discarded and vegetables comprising a quarter of August garbage. Annual waste reaches about 300 pounds per person with 20 to 30 percent of harvest to consumer lost. Also notes price supports for dried fruit to aid wartime consumption and practicality tips from nutrition advisers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty MacDonald
NEA
Washington
Bureau of Agricultural Economics
America
Armed Services
Lend-Lease
War Food Administration
Bureau of Human Nutrition and Home Economics
OPA
WFA
Youthful Dirndl Dress Pattern 4484 for Girls
A charming youthful dirndl style dress pattern 4484 featuring a curved yoke and optional long sleeves with a collar. Available in girls sizes 8 through 16, yardage indicated for size 10 is 214 yards of 35 inch fabric. Order from The Hig Point Enterprise Pattern Department New York for ten cent pattern and Spring Pattern Book.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anne Adams
Hig Point Enterprise
Pattern Department
West 17Th St
New York
WE THE WOMEN Army Wife's Nomad Life Seen As Boon
Ruth Millett argues that following a husband to multiple camps shapes a wife's character. A nomadic life boosts independence and adaptability, teaches not to overvalue possessions, and broadens friendships. The piece frames this as empowering yet warns it can strengthen a wife’s sense of responsibility and resilience.
Births Melinda Ann Causby and Elizabeth Ann Patterson
Mr and Mrs Charles Causby announce the birth of a daughter Melinda Ann on August 16 at Guilford General Hospital. Mrs Causby is the former Mavis Walker of this city. Mr and Mrs G Patterson announce the birth of a daughter Elizabeth Ann on August 16 at Guilford General Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melinda Ann Causby
Charles Causby
English Street
Melinda Ann
Guilford General Hospital
Causby
Mavis Walker
Patterson
Lindsay Street
Elizabeth Ann
Stinson Child Feted At Birthday Party In Kernersville
Mrs H P Stinson hosted a birthday party for her daughter Shirley Ann Stinson at home on Kernersville Route One Saturday afternoon. Children enjoyed games and prizes, then refreshments featured a white birthday cake with pink and yellow decorations. Guests included Betty Jean Duggins, Maxine Duggins, Mary Frances Cox, Patsy Phillips, Jimmy Phillips, Nancy Hedgecock, Ruth Ann Burrow, Louise Burrow, and Dee Ann Beeson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. P. Stinson
Shirley Ann Stinson
Kernersville
Betty Jean
Maxine Duggins
Mary Frances Cox
Patsy
Jimmy Phillips
Nancy Hedgecock
Ruth Ann
Louise Burrow
Dee Ann Beeson
Surprise Supper Honors Mrs June Peace by Class
Mrs June Peace was honored with a surprise birthday party recently when her Sunday school class and families entertained with a supper on the lawn of her residence. About forty attended and games followed the meal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
June Peace
Kellogg's All-Bran promises gentle relief for constipation
Advertising copy touts Kellogg's All-Bran as a gentle acting regulator that eases constipation without gripping or roughage. It claims the cereal improves digestion by increasing cellulosic factors, supports intestinal flora, and aids natural elimination. It also notes high iron and phosphorus content and urges consumption with plenty of water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kellogg’s
Kellogg's
Battle Creek
Humane Society proposed for this area meeting in High Point
A High Point gathering at the chamber of commerce discussed forming a local humane society. Women led the meeting with plans for a larger gathering at the Sheraton Hotel on August 30 to elect officers, adopt bylaws, and outline a constitution. A tentative charter list includes local residents and professionals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
Chamber of Commerce
Humane Society
Valette J. Harris
Humane Societies
Charlotte
Raleigh
Sheraton Hotel
Charles Amos
R. C. Soyer
W. A. Bivins
P. C. McLain
Don C. McRae
A. L. Stevens
Evelyn Boyd
Fred Bartlett
G. I. Pettibone
Wilber Jones
Carter Dalton
C. C. Prince
John Simpkin
Robert
Bob) Thompson
Matt Wall
Ruth Bowne
Beta Sigma Phi Bridge Event Hosted by Miss Shields
The Mu chapter of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority is entertained Wednesday at eight o clock by Miss Emogene Shields on Louise Avenue. Miss Dot Miller serves as associate hostess. Bridge will be in play at this time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beta Sigma Phi Sorority
Emogene Shields
Louise Avenue
Dot Miller
Pepper Wealth Measured In Pepper Sacks And Spices
In medieval times pepper defined fortune as wealth. pepper sacks replaced old money bags. Cinnamon and ginger were guarded to prevent losses from drafts, with even a pinch at stake in keeping riches secure.
Pamper Yourself to Beat Wartime Jitters with Irene Manning
Irene Manning advises a quick beauty routine to lift mood during muggy heat and wartime strain. A tepid five minute bath followed by lightweight moisturizer, gentle drying, bath powder, fresh lingerie, a new outfit and shoes create a renewed, relaxed frame of mind for wartime social duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alicia Hartner
Irene Manning
Irene
Cotton Farmers Will Lose Millions Says Fulmer
Rep H P Fulmer chairman of the house agriculture committee warns the souths cotton growers will lose millions this year due to CCC procedure and labor shortages. He cites a 1943 crop estimate of 12 million bales and notes worse grades from delayed harvest and rain. Fulmer says differences from 1939 levels amount to 5 to 40 dollars per bale and urges remedy to prevent losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
D. C
H. P. Fulmer
D-Sc
House Agriculture Committee
South
Commodity Credit Corporation
Fulmer
J. B. Hutson
Federal Agency
Imer
Alarm clocks arrive in London for war workers
Sixty thousand alarm clocks have arrived from the United States but distribution in Britain is unresolved. The Board of Trade debates how to place them in stores to aid war workers. A medical term notes a special disease caused by inhalation of siliceous volcanic dust.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Britain
United States
The
Board of Trade
King Lead Downs Hard Luck Hand in World Championship
Alvin D. Roth, winner of the world championship masters individual tournament, described the prize hard luck hand of all time. He explains that with a losing trump and diamond, and only one losing heart, the standard lead would let him sacrifice one heart, but West found a kinder opening lead, the king of hearts, which forced a sequence that still left Roth with two heart losses despite leading correctly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alvin D. Roth
Roth
South
West
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Belle
D. T. Warner, Jr
Dillon
Warner
D. T. Warner, Sr
Norman
Newport News
58Th and
Jefferson Avenues
Cha
Costa
Guilford
N. Mein St
Woman's Club
Trinity Bridge Club
Martin
Polly Payne
Ella Bundy
Clarence Johnson
Miss Payne
Misses Payne
Helen Spencer
Levon Douglas
Thelma Reece
Mildred Parrish
Lucille
Ellen Redding
Betty Leach
Hazel Woodley
Helen Meredith
Pearl Newson
Juanita
Alverta Swain
Frank Grant
Sunset Garden Club
Thomas R. English
FE. B. Honeycutt
Baptist
Miss Venable
Weiner
Mrs. America
Rabbit Rules
F. G. Ashbrook
Department of Interior
Ruth Millet
Ruth Millett
Harmonica
Benjamin Franklin
Stinson
Mary Harper
Main Street Methodist Church
A. G. Deviney
Deep River Road
T. EE. L
Green Street Baptist Church
J. H. Steele
Marion Street
Beta Sigma Phi
Pepper Money
McKenney
King
Pase
North Pats
Lydia Beecham
Pinkham
Wachovia
Wachovia Bank and Trust Company
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