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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Aug 19, 1942

Page

6

Dr Conrad and Mrs White Speak At WCTU Meeting

Dr F L Conrad pastor of Emmanuel Lutheran Church addressed the Woman's Christian Temperance Union at the president's home on Steele Street. He urged living by Gods Word and cited No drunkard shall enter the kingdom of God. Mrs H A White discussed International Relations for Peace connecting to Guilford College Friends Yearly Meetings. A nominating committee led by Mrs J A Eshelman was named for the September slate. Radio broadcasts and cookie jars for visiting soldiers were announced. The September meeting will be hosted by Mrs J A Barker.

F. L. Conrad Emmanuel Lutheran Church Woman's Christian Temperance Union Steele Street God Kingdom of God H. A. White Guilford College E. K. Kreienbaum J. A. Eshelman WH. W. McCain J. W. Payne Northwest District Winston-Salem High Point J. A. Barker

Legion Auxiliary Picnic Supper and Meeting Held

The American Legion Auxiliary held a joint business meeting and picnic at Mrs. Oscar L. Smith’s Howell Street home with 43 members and six visitors. Leigh Harper announced standing committee chairs for next year. Sam Tobias thanked members for surgical dressings work at the Y. Materials shortage paused meetings, Tobias said work would resume once supplies arrive. Tobias leads the group. Group singing followed with Mrs. G. M. Haley at the piano.

American Legion Auxiliary Oscar L. Smith Howell Street Leigh Harper Sam Tobias Tobias G. M. Haley

Buffalo Visitor Honored At Party

Miss Whathy Wilson of Buffalo New York was honored at a Saturday home party hosted by Miss Gerry and Cotchie Wrenn and Louise Pardue. Red white and blue decor set the patriotic mood with games and dancing. Guests included Nina Wrenn Ascha Meredith Florence Riley Margaret Hedger Lois Hedger Joyce Suggs Martha Moser Frances Webb Frances Simpson Lila Mae Butler Laverne Hartgrave Annie Lee Smitherman Carolyn Brown Norwood Hutton Bid Roach Bill Brown Jack Brown James Kirk Warner Robert Hobson Bill Kennedy Robert Allen Beck Price Clyde Merrill Junior Dobbins Odell Johnson Bobbie Suggs Charles Kinsey Leroy Collins Carroll Jarrett Gaul Thomas Pvt Larry Schieber Buddy Bowman Bill Buie Harry Payne and others. Chaperones were Mr and Mrs B C Wrenn Mr and Mrs C A Penley and Miss Nettie Farlow.

Gerry and Cotchie Wrenn Louise Pardue Whathy Wilson Buffalo New York Nina Wrenn Ascha Meredith Florence Riley Margaret Lois Hedger Joyce Suggs Martha Moser Frances Webb Frances Simpson Lila Mae Butler Laverne Hartgrave Annie Lee ‘Smitherman Carolyn Brown Norwood Hutton Bid Roach Bill Jack Brown James Kirk Warner Robert E. Hobson Bill Kennedy Robert Hoover Alen Joe’ Beck Price Clyde Merrill Junior Dobbins Odell Johnson Bobbie Suggs Charles Kinsey Leroy Collins Carroll Jarrett Gaul Thomas Larry Schieber Buddy Bowman

Peace Council No 9 Daughters of America Meet Thursday Night

Peace Council No 9 Daughters of America will hold a short meeting at 7:30 PM followed by a watermelon feast at the home of Mrs. Mabel Jordan on the Thomasville road. Also notice of births: Janice Elizabeth Giles born August 14 at Burrus Memorial Hospital to Mr and Mrs Raymond P Giles. Gary Wayne Walker born August 12 at Guilford General Hospital to Mr and Mrs T M Walker, with home address 1323 Davis Street.

Peace Council NO. 9 Daughters OF America America Mabel Jordan Thomasville Road Janice Elizabeth Giles Raymond P. Giles Janice Elizabeth Burrus Memorial Hospital Gary Wayne Walker T. M. Walker Gary Wayne Guilford General Hospital

Mt Vernon Church Supper on the Church Lawn

Mt Vernon Methodist Church on Trinity route 2 will host an ice cream supper on Friday evening with serving starting at 7 o clock. The public is invited to attend. Archdale Ladies Auxiliary Meets at Mary Hodgin home with Annie Robins and White sisters as hosts. Lebanon W S C S to Meet Tonight with devotionals and a white elephant sale plus a boy’s handkerchief fundraiser for the Children's Home.

MT. Vernon Church Mt. Vernon Methodist Church Trinity Route 2 Archdale Archdale Friends Church Mary Hodgin Annie Robins Elsie Ethel White

Pattern 4178 Anne Adams Dress Pattern

Pattern 4178 by Anne Adams offers Victory V yoke and waistband options for girls sizes 6 to 14. Dress versions use contrasting yoke and sleeve tops with fabric yardage listed. Order by sending size name address and style number to The Enterprise Pattern Department New York.

Anne Adams Enterprise Pattern Department West Itth St New York N.Y

Local Notes On Residents Health And Travel

About people at Burrus Memorial Hospital Mrs Mabry of 1004 12 English Street is a patient. Mrs Albertson on route 2 is slightly improved. Mrs J William Moon visits Charlotte this week to see Mr and Mrs Hicks Teague Byrum. Jack Hussey heads to Wilmington to visit his brother Ed E Hussey and plan visits to Carolina Beach then return to UNC. Private Hussey, a Marine Corps Reservist, travels. Private Lamb of the Ordnance Division is at Fort Jackson. Lieut Owings returns to Camp Custer after furlough with Mr and Mrs Lewis. Mrs Gibson Harman of Danville Va visiting 531 Parkway.

Sarah Mabry English Street Burrus Memorial Hospital J. William Moon Charlotte T. Hicks, Jr J. Earl Teague Mrs Earl A. Byrum Jack Hussey Wilmington Ed E Bud) Hussey Carolina Beach University of North Carolina Young Hussey Marine Corps Reserves Wm. Lamb W. A. Lamb Greensboro Road Lamb Ordnance Division Army Fort Jackson Orville Owings Camp Custer Michigan Sam Lewis Boulevard Mrs. Lewis C. F. Allen G. C. Meeks Wil Kare Cottage

How Can I? By Anne Ashley

Q How can I save sugar when making white cake frosting A When making plain white frosting for a cake add about two tablespoons of cornstarch and use less sugar This saves sugar and the frosting will remain thicker and softer It is especially good for fruit cakes Q How can I repair a small leak in a water pipe A If the water pipe leaks just the feast bit wind around the leak with some adhesive tape and brush over this with shellac A small leak can be successfully mended in this manner Q How can T tell the difference between boiled eggs and unboiled ones when they have become mixed A Spin the eggs on a table The boiled ones will whirl around fast but those that are raw will make only one or two turns There are an automobile and a telephone for every nine persons in Canada India has about 200 Janeusees although only 36 are spoken extensively

Canada John Doe John Dee

Final Visitors Day for Ladies Bridge at Emerywood

Emerywood Country Club hosted a final visitors day for ladies bridge drawing more than 130 guests. North–south winners were Mrs. Marshall Ford and Mrs. O C Durland, east–west champs were Mrs. W P Hazelwood and Mrs. E J Holbrook. Contract winners included Mrs. Frank Wood and others. luncheon followed with defense stamps awarded to winners. A long list of players from Winston-Salem and beyond attended. The week’s program continues with the regular Thursday dinner starting at 6:30 PM with reservations urged.

Emerywood Country Club Marshall Ford O. C. Durland W. P. Hazelwood E. J. Holbrook Frank Wood W. D. Sale, Jr P. Y. Adams Katharine Ryan Mesdames O. C. Durland Wetborn A. S. Parker W. T. Tice Hauschild H. S. McKee Logan Porter R. I. Quigley Bruce Conrad J. T. Ryan Hal Davis E. T. Howard Valette J. Harris John Pickett Roy J. Spearman Robert Hubbard Laurance Ingram F.T. Wilhite Lewis Einhorn C. S. Beaver C. S. Smalley Princeton N. J James Wing C. B. Faircloth Robert Shiceloff David Yow George McLarty Ed Mendenhall James B. Lovelace Philip Davis W.E. Mitchell E. R. Quitland C. M. Garrison W. D. Sale T. C. Langley George Machen C. T. Long W. H. Turner Winston-Salem W. T. Phillips A. E. Taplin John Fambrough, Jr J. W. Woollen B. C. Brasington N. T. Praigg Charles Kermit Cloninger J. G. Doggeu W. C. Guthridge Nancy Bennett Betty Simmons Jean Hardin Barbara Brasington Jo Ann Sechrest Martha Sale Martha Mackenzie Grace S. Sewiers Winston- Salem Frances Griffin Fritzie Raymond Mary Etta Thompson Martha Ann Kluttz Alice Cottam Pat Hubbard Margaret Barrer Ruth Ellis Jean Teague Arta Pearl Hiatt Barbara Lynn Susan Young Nelson Mann Jean Kline Aida Ingram Mary Washburn Betty Spearman Mary Carolina Simmons Patsy Mickey Mary Elizabeth Clark Marguerite Murray Elizabeth Hall Sara Spears Ann Garrett Theo Redman Helen Millis Pauline Douglas Doris Stroupe Katherine Ryan Posey Redman Kirman Sheloff Julie Marsh Tommi Tom

Salvation Army Band to Play at Masonic Home Greensboro

The Salvation Army Band from High Point will perform on the Masonic Home lawn in Greensboro Sunday afternoon open to residents and Greensboro High Point citizens. Admission is free with no collection. Major Vernon Carter notes the program includes overtures marches and hymns by about fifty players trained recently at the Salvation Army Citadel.

High Point Salvation Army Greensboro Vernon Carter Masonic Home Carter Daily School of Music Salvation Army Citadel

Mrs Spears Claimed Here After Illness in City

Mrs Hannan Gibson Spears long time resident of 711 East Green Street died this morning after a lengthy illness. Widow of Henry B Spears she was born August 22 1851 in South Carolina and lived here 13 years. Survived by two daughters three sons and two grandchildren with services at St Edwards Church Saturday at 9 a.m. Interment Oakwood Cemetery.

Hannan Gibson Spears East Green Street Henry B. Spears South Carolina FE. I Hannah Fee Gibson St. Edwards Catholic Church Harry Moorefield Charleston S. C Lilly Covington Tatum Emma Hayes Jacksonville Fla Father McAultian Oakwood Cemetery

Sheriff’s deputy forgets locked car as pants are stolen

Poplar Bluff Missouri Deputy Sheriff Bill Brent warned townspeople to lock valuables during the circus. He admitted to the sheriff that he forgot to lock his own car, from which someone stole his new pants. The incident underscores heightened caution as crowds arrive.

Poplar Bluff Bill Brent

Intelligence chief named Washington

The Navy announced the appointment of Captain Harold C. Train, age 35, as director of naval intelligence in a Washington announcement dated August 19.

Washington The Navy Harold C. Train Naval Intelligence

Glorifying Yourself Let Swimming Shape Your Figure

Advice from Alicia Hart on using swimming to slim hips waist and thighs and tone arms neck and bust. Recommends Australian crawl technique, home breast stroke exercises, and gradual practice to avoid fatigue. Encourages practicing daily, even with imagined swimming at home, to improve health and figure over time.

Beulah Pitts Kidd Name Correction Appears in Report

Police reported Beulah Pitts Kidd took poison disinfectant but the Miss Beulah Pitts Kidd is the daughter of Mr and Mrs R A Kidd. The Entrprise was asked to amend the listing to Mrs Beuleh Pitts Kidd White of 1533 North Main Street.

Beulah Pitts Kidd Fourth Street R.A. Kidd Beuleh Pitts Kidd White North Main Street

Casual Comments By W A Bivins on Utility Cutoffs

A citizen laments city cut off practices for lights and water. He argues the impact on families, cites bills for utilities and medicine, and compares city policy to telephone collections urging kinder, timely reminders and consideration of hardships. He invokes John Doe and telephone company procedures as a model.

Soldiers Seek Prayer and Church Support for Morale

High Point boys in the armed forces write home urging parents to attend church and pray. A city minister noted letters from distant fronts asking congregations for deeper spiritual effort. Soldiers seek prayers for victory and morale to endure both good and bad news from battle fronts.

High Point

Andrews Elected Secretary of Life Underwriters

W. H. H. Andrews Jr., manager of the Jefferson Standard Life Insurance home office in Greensboro, was elected secretary of the National Association of Life Underwriters at the Chicago Edgewater Beach Hotel convention. He has long served in National and state associations since 1926, including roles as national membership chairman and general agents and manager committee chair, and as past president of the North Carolina and Greensboro associations.

W. H H. Andrews Jefferson Standard Life Insurance Company Greensboro National Association of Life Underwriters Chicago Edgewater Beach Andrews Association of Life Underwriters National Association North Carolina Association of Life Underwriters Greensboro Association of Life Underwriters

Red Fleet at new bases near Caucasus

Pravda reported the Russian Black Sea fleet remains active from Caucasus bases after Crimea occupation. Novorossiysk and Batum likely host Soviet warships for servicing and refueling despite German air raids.

RED Fleet Moscow Pravda Black Sea Caucasian Crimea Novorossisk Batum

Chicago Produce Prices and Receipts Report

Butler receipts total 780 946 with firm prices as Chicago price current. Creamery ADAM 92.4143 97 AM 90 41 89 40 88. Centralized carrots 411 eggs receipts 11 472 unsettled current receipts 32 s. Other prices unchanged.

Chicago Butler

Right side of road rule explained for motorists

A World War II era note urges Home Front support for church members and explains North Carolina law requiring drivers to stay on the right side of highways unless overtaking. It highlights British and American drivers adjusting to local traffic rules and cites Section 108 of the NC Motor Vehicle Laws.

Britain North Carolina

We The Women Busy Job Will Cure Duratio Widow

Ruth Millet describes a "duration widow" as a dreary figure with loneliness. She suggests staying busy, finding war work, contacting friends, and seeking family support to improve morale and reduce isolation. The piece emphasizes self-help and community ties to cope with extended widowhood during wartime.

REDS RAID GERMANY BERLIN

A broadcast reported that Russian air raiders attacked Germany last night at several locations in both eastern and western Prussia. The account indicates intensified raids and indicates coordinated Soviet air action over German targets.

Germany Berlin Ger West Prussia

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Moffitt’s Legion Auxiliary Wlm. Albertson Gibson Harman Dan Ville Virginia A. S. Caldwell 531 Parkway Anne Ashley India Golda Mae Kearns William H. Measle Main Street Methodist Church Carlene Elna Kearns Hillowbrook Street E. EF. Kearns Laura Ada Bumgarner Elizabeth Ellis Jeanne Spencer Lena Davis Viola Briggman Bernice Kearns Mary Frances McFever Edna Pierce Lois Fox Ovid Kearns Joyce Kearns Mesdames Davis Smith Harold Kearns Clayton Karns W. G. Stephens Malcolm Kearns Fielding Kearns Homer Miller Carl Kearns Roy Kearns China Salvation Army Band Spears Alicia Hartner Alicia Hart W. A. Bivins Ruth Millest Ruth Millet Lydia E. Pinkham Pinkham Coca-Cola Coca-Cola Company Coca-Cola Bottling CO
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