Bridal Luncheon At Club Today Honors Mrs Harriss Covington
Mrs J Harriss Covington the popular bride of the season formerly Miss Helen Millis was honored at a luncheon at the Suzyweed country club. Guests included Mrs Harold C Bennett and Miss Nancy Ben eat with seventeen covers. A wedding silver gift marked the occasion in a dainty bridal setting with yellow and white decor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Millis
Elizabeth H. Caveats
Ensign
Covington
James Greene, Jr
Pete Morrow
Archie Newton
Tom Pitts
Clara Cole Sherrod
Pauline Douglas
June Parker
Frances Johnson
Jane Austin
Betty Sechrest
Mary Sue Briggs
Sara Sears
Mrs. Bennett
Miss Bennett
Births in Sophia and High Point Memorial Hospital
Ellen Jane Connor daughter of Johnny and Frances Connor born August 12 at home in Sophia route one. Nancy Lee Bailey daughter of Ernest and Marie Bailey born August 16 at Boulevard unit High Point Memorial Hospital. John Roger Payne son of John P. and wife born August 16 at Boulevard unit High Point Memorial Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellen Jane Connor
Johnny Connor
Sophia, Route One
Ellen Jane
Connor
Frances Bame
Nancy Lee Bailey
Ernest L. Bailey
Daugher
Nancy Lee
Boulevard
High Point Memorial Hospital
Bailey
Miss Marie
Underwood
Paynes
John P. Payne
John Roger
Boulevard Unit
the Point Memorial Hospital
Payne
Heier’ Hedgecock
Kiss From Langford Thrills Doughboy in Bend
In Bend Oregon on August 18 a Doughboy recounts a Ribboned moment from Hawaii where he served in President Roosevelt's honor guard. He recalls meeting Frances Langford and receiving a 30 second kiss from the Hollywood singer during a GI show. The memory tops his career including an encounter with the President.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bend
Ore
Roosevelt
Hawaii
Pfe
Robert Bacon
Frances Langford
Dress accents to refresh look with satin neckwear
An old frock or face can gain a fresh effect with new neckwear. A bisque pink satin petal arrangement forms a versatile accent that pairs with blue, black, brown, green, or gray. Fold front petals for a throat hugging neckline and achieve a Pierrot effect.
Jolly Ys Hold Spend the Night Pajama Party at YWCA
After a weekly business meeting at the Adams Memorial YWCA the Jolly Ys hosted a pajama party that ended with a spend the night gathering and an early breakfast. Miss Maxine Kennedy and Miss Dot Lee served as hostesses. Six prospective members were presented and accepted during the meeting. Blanche Linville received a club gift as she departs to join the Navy WAVEs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adams Memorial Ywca
Jolly Y H
Maxine Kennedy
Dot Lee
Blanche Linville
Navy Waves
Church Social Ice Cream Supper Planned for Aug 19
The Women's Society of Christian Service at Lindsay Memorial Methodist Church Five Points announces an ice cream supper on Saturday August 19 on the former Children's Home lawn. Home made ice cream and cake will be served and the public is invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Society of Christian Service
Lindsay Memorial Methodist Church
Five Points
Woman's Society of Christian Service of
Ward Street Methodist Church
Richardson's Department Store
South Side Baptist
South Side Baptist Church
Stewart Home
Highland Avenue
Daisy Shaw
Bulgaria Pushes Peace Efforts Amid War Tensions
In London Premier Ivan Bagrianov told Bulgarian parliament his government aims to remove obstacles to peace and that Bulgarians do not seek a large scale war, while in New Delhi Field Marshal Wavell rejected Gandhi's call for a conference on immediate independence, saying no gain from a meeting now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Ivan Bagrianov
Bulgaria
Gandhi
New Delhi
Lord Wavell
India
Mohandas K. Gandhi
Social Notes and World War II Update
Mrs Bertha Peace and her nieces Kathleen and Doris Albertson are due back home Sunday after a trip from New York City visiting Mrs Peace's daughter in Baltimore. Friends of Mrs Ernest Perry are at High Point Memorial Hospital and able to receive visitors. Debbo Burton will relocate to Winston Salem to work in a department store after September 1. Berlin reports Adolf Hitler awarded the Oak Leaves to the Knight's Cross to Col Andreas von Aulock for defending St Malo in Brittany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertha Peace
Howell Street
Kathleen
Doris Albertson
Ridgecrest Drive
New York City
Ernest H. Perry
Smith Street
Washington Street
High Point Memorial Hospital
Debbo Burton
Winston-Salem
North Main Street
London
Berlin
Adolf Hitler
Col
Andreas von Aulock
St. Malo
Brittany
Valuing High Cards in Contract Bridge Dispute
Josephine Culbertson analyzes a bridge hand where West passes a strong contract and East regrets the decision after a missed two clubs. The exchange reveals how two high cards and a strong partner hand can alter score by 500 points if the contract is defeated or overtricks are made.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West
South
East-West
East
King
Jack
Deep River Notes Roundup of Local Events and Visits
Deep River notes record Clyde Williard hosting a birthday weiner roast for friends on Thursday. Thomas Andrews attended Deep River church service on Sunday in Guilford College area. Several from the community joined Friends yearly meeting at Guilford College last week. Howard Skeen left for Florida after visiting his parents. Darrell Key, home on leave, recovers from duty injuries. Charlotte Hoskins and Gertrude Farlow visited Guilford College circle. Miss Linda Gail Yates visited Mrs. R. T. Jordan. Minnie Anderson of High Point also visited E. F. Williams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde Williard
Deep River Church
Thomas Andrews
Guilford College
Howard Skeen
J. L. Skeen
Florida
Darrell Key
Floyd Key
Darrell
Charlotte Hoskins
High Point
E. F. Williams
Gertrude Farlow
Farlow
J. L. Welborn
Near Thomasville
Linda Gail Yates
R. T. Jordan
Minnie Anderson
Father Of Author Of Tobacco Road Dies
The Rev. Ira C. Caldwell father of Erskine Caldwell author of Tobacco Road died at a hospital in Columbia South Carolina. He had lived in Wrens Georgia for years and edited weekly papers at Allendale Hampton Beaufort and Jasper counties. He and his son recently purchased the papers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
S. C
Ira C. Caldwell
Erskine Caldwell
Bulwinkle Praises Alaska After Joint Aviation Tour
An eight man congressional aviation committee flew into Seattle after an aerial tour of Alaska. Chairman Alfred L Bulwinkle said you must travel over Alaska to grasp its immensity and grandeur and that Alaska will play a key role in postwar aviation while the trip aids in framing a long range program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Congressional Aviation
Alaska
Alfred L. Bulwinkle
D-Nc
Pattern 4574 dress pattern includes rayon mix options
Misses and women sizes 14 through 46 offered for Pattern 4574 with a soft bow belt and colorful ribbon accents. Text lists fabric yardage for size 16 and mentions possible embroidery on linens and garments. Order details and address for the Anne Adams Pattern Bank included.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anne Adams
High Point Enterprises Pattern Department
West
New York
Not glamorous but common life fuels a columnist's dream
Elsie Robinson writes of the daily grind behind a columnist's desk and the humble, human realities that shape real writing. She confesses self doubt, chores, and the pull of common dreams, insisting the most lasting truths come from ordinary life shared with readers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Connolly
Ward Greene
Hill's Condition Shows Improvement After Car Crash
Hospital authorities report Edward Hill, a High Point youth, shows improved consciousness after a brain concussion from a car overturned on Springfield road near Perry farm. Odell Morris, driver, recovers from a broken shoulder and cuts. Johnny Haggard and Paul Morris suffer superficial wounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Hill
High Point
Springfield Road
Perry Farm
Young Hill
Odell Morris
Johnny Haggard
Paul Morris
Haggard
Finns Blamed by Soviet Panel for Karelia Crime
London reports the Extraordinary State Commission accuses the Finnish government of trying to wipe out the Karelia population to turn the region into a Finnish colony. The Russian agency cites aims to redraw control in the border area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Karelian Republic
Border Belt Weed Prices Near Ceiling in Tobacco Market
Florence S C August 181 As the border belt cured tobacco market wound up its second week averages were slightly under the 43 cent ceiling. The average price for 26 297 970 pounds on North Carolina and South Carolina markets was 43 40 dollars. Several baskets of fine cutters yesterday brought 48 00 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence
S. C
Border Belt
Office of Price Administration
North Carolina
South Carolina
Randolph Couples Announce Vows In Asheboro
Charlene Salmond of Ramseur and Leo Waterman of Utica New York wed August 7 at City Hall Avenue Norfolk Virginia with marriage commissioner Ernest C Wilson officiating. Mrs Waterman is daughter of Charlies Salmond. Waterman serves in U S Army Air Corps in Norfolk. Other notices state Dicksie Allman Brown and Robert Howard Peace wed July 23 in Robbins to live in Siler City. Ayleen Cheek and Olin Brady wed August 11 in Bennettsville with Judge Kinney officiating. they plan to live in Coleridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asheboro
Charlene Jeanette Salmond
Ramseur
Leo Clifton Waterman
Utica
New York
City Hall Avenue
Norfolk
Ernest C. Wilson
Waterman
Charlies C. Salmond
Sgt. Waterman
Warren Waterman
Mrs. Waterman
Utica, New York
Norfolk, Va
U. S. Army Air Corps
Dicksie Allman Brown
Robert Howard Peace
Peace
C. Worth Brown
Robbins
Mr. Peace
James R. Peace
Bennett
Siler City
Ayleen Cheek
Olin W. Brady
Bennettsville
D. C
John F. Kinney
Brady
C. C. Ché@ek
Mr. Brady
E. Gee
City
Coleridge
Bronze Star Medal For Four Tar Heels
The army announced the award of the Bronze Star to four North Carolina soldiers. Recipients include Lt. Col. Saxby Chaplin of Charlotte, 1st Lt. Richard H. Pope Jr. of Enfield, Warrant Officer Walter R. Pistole of Charlotte, and Sgt. Joseph F. Baker of Youngsville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Army
North Carolina
Saxby Chaplin
Charlotte
Richard H. Pope, Jr
Enfield
Walter R. Pistole
Joseph F. Baker
R.F.D
Youngsville
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Harriss Covington
Los Angeles
Bela Lugosi
Lillian Arch
Kiss From
Langford
Doughboy
Samuel Hyman
Prunella Wood
YWCA
Uul Permanente
Minnie Lee
Steed
Iris James
Helen Wright
Betty Trotter
Pauline Hedgecock
Princess Beauty
N. Main St
Josephine Culbertson
Kos
North East South West
Deep River Nes
Tobacco Road
By Ohm Olam
Elsie Robinson
Housekeeping
Ney
Winchell
Louis
Hill
Lis
Randolph
Tar Heels
Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Co. of
Milwaukee
Company of America
W. Page Harris
Clark Gardner
Lexington
Fosters L
Dr.g.a. Foster
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