A A U W Board Dinner Guests Of Mrs Herring Plan For Year
The High Point branch of the American Association of University Women held an August board meeting at the YWCA with eleven members present. Plans focused the year on women’s work for the war effort and international relations, with emphasis on A A U W Fellows supporting the war effort. The group discussed Home Front Pledge Campaign against inflation starting in September and noted national fellowship contributions, local support for the fellowship, and upcoming meetings in September and October.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
American Association of University Women
R. A. Herring
Office of Price Administration
Blake Thompson
Woman’s College
Greensboro
Raleigh
Herring. Mesdames N. P. Yarborough
Ben Hill
Robert Conner
E. M. Shipman
Henry
Informal Dance Social Highlight for Younger Set
An informal dance Friday evening entertained Miss Joan Sechrest and her friends. Colorful late summer flowers supplied decor in the club lounge and adjoining rooms. Music came from the recording instrument at the clubhouse. The hostess, escorted by Frank Von Drehle, greeted guests as dancing ran from eight to eleven. About seventy five younger set members attended with chaperones Mr and Mrs R H Sechrest and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joan Sechrest
Frank von Drehle
R. H. Sechrest
U D C Initial Meeting Monday Inaugurates Fall Season
The High Point chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy will hold its fall season kickoff meeting Monday afternoon at Mrs. A T Wishart's home, 213 Steele Street. Hostesses include Mesdames R A Herring and J E Kirkman. A notable guest will be Mrs. John L Woodbury of Louisville, Ky., sister of Mrs Wishart and former UDC president general. The program centers on a talk about Matthew Fontaine Maury, the Confederacy's sea pathfinder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
United Daughters of the Confederacy
A. T. Wisart
Steele Street
Wishart
Mesdames
R. A. Herring
J. E. Kirkman
John L. Woodbury
Louisville
Matthew Fontaine Maury
Confederacy
Carrigan Metters Vows Spoken In S C Announced
Mr and Mrs Robert Carrigan announce the marriage of their daughter Theda Marie to Pfc Charles C Metters on Monday August 23 in Beaufort South Carolina Theda wore a pink dress and white accessories Rev T E Jones officiated Theda is the third Carrigan daughter Pfc Metters son of Mr and Mrs Clarence Metters of East Green street graduated Jamestown class of 40 now at Parris Island with the U S Marine Corps She will reside with her parents during his service Announcements are being mailed to out of town friends and relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles C. Metters
Theda Marie Carrigan
Robert Carrigan
Pfe. Metters
Parris Island
Marine Corps
Beaufort
Theda Marie
Pfc
S. C
T. E. Jones
Methodist
Carrigan
Pfc. Metters
Clarence Metters
East Green Street
Jamestown
U. S. Marine Corps
Harden Study Club To Meet Sept 8
The Garden Study Club announces its Fall meeting for Wednesday September 8 at the home of Mrs. Clyde Barksdale on Lindsay Street. The session, previously scheduled for this week, will be held on the new date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garden Study Club
Clyde Barksdale
Lindsay Street
P. W. Club Meeting Set At Mrs Roberts Home
The P W club is scheduled to meet on Tuesday at Mrs. Roberts home. The notice specifies the venue for the upcoming gathering and invites members to attend.
Asheboro society notes toast bridge parties and engagement
Mrs Harvey Griffin hosted a bridge party for her sister Mrs E K Morton of Aulander with four players winning table prizes. Miss Margaret Ellen Parks of Wilmington attended a Coca Cola party at Mrs T Lynwood Smiths for girls heading to colleges. VFW Auxiliary met at Central Methodist church with two new members and a donated charter. A dinner party honored Prof and Mrs R C White moving to Randleman. Clara Louise Lambert and Kenneth Dodson Jrs engagement announced for a September 4 wedding at First Baptist Asheboro. Mrs Gordon Johnson held a bridge party at Mrs J C Spencer home with three tables. high scores awarded to Mrs John Ward and Mrs Ed Finch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey Griffin
E. K. Morton
Aulander
Arthur Burkhead
A. J. Ferree
Tiffany Barnes
Margaret Ellen Parks
Wilmington
T. Lynwood Smith
Parks
Asheboro
Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary
Central Methodist Church
R. F. Routh
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Service Men's Center
Eaton Rapids
John R. Lambert
Clara Louise
Kenneth Dodson, Jr
Baltimore
First Baptist Church
Gordon Johnson
J. C. Spencer
John Ward
Ed. Finch
J. C. Whaley
Spencer
BPWC Dinner On Sept 1 Postponed
The High Point Business and Professional Women's Club postpones its dinner meeting set for September 1 to a later date. Club officials announced the change and asked members to note the new schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point Business and Professional Women's Club
WE THE WOMEN War Plants Need Help Of Grandmas
Ruth Millett argues grandmothers aged 50 to 70 are needed in war plants. The piece urges employers to hire older women, noting their steadiness, lower home demands, and potential to contribute despite age. It frames age as an asset in wartime industry and links employment to long term business acceptance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie
Ruth Millett
War Manpower Commission
Asheboro Church Ceremony Unites Miss Mary Brown And Pvt. Parker
Miss Mary Brown and Pvt. Robert Alton Parker were married at First Methodist church Asheboro on August 21 in a simple ring ceremony led by Rev. Paul Hardin Jr. The bride wore white satin with a train and veil, was escorted by her brother, and carried roses with an orchid. The groom is stationed at Fort Benning, Georgia, and they planned a short wedding trip before Mrs. Parker returns to Asheboro and Mr. Parker resumes Army duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asheboro
Mary Brown
Robert Alton Parker
United States Army
First Methodist Church
Paul Hardin, Jr
Chel Johnson
Herbert Stanford
Bernard Hurley
Millis Brown, Jr
Margaret Walton
Barbara Jane Brown
Benny Morgan
J. T. Holland
Marvin Luther
Ramseur
Earl Pugh
Boyce Comer
Fort Bragg
Johnny Burgess
Jim Morgan
Robert Curry
High Point
Mrs. Lanning
James Lanning
Charles Swicegood
Raymond Carl Lanning
Winston-Salem
Salem College
Winston- Salem
Burke County
Curry
John Curry
Guilford College
Guilford
Lyles Chevrolet Company
Camp Forrest
Tennessee
Miss Lanning And W C Curry Wed In Lutheran Church
Miss Helen Lanning and Willie Cleo Curry of the United States army were married Sunday afternoon August 22 at Emmanuel Lutheran church. The ceremony featured wedding music by local soloists, a procession with Wagner’s wedding chorus, and a duchess satin gown worn by the bride. The couple will reside in Morganton and Camp Forrest Tennessee after a wedding trip to Eastern Carolina.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willie Cleo Curry
Mr. Curry
Emmanuel Lutheran Church
Raymond Carl Lanning
Winston-Salem
Burke County
Lyles Chevrolet
Camp Forrest
Tenn
Helen Lanning
United States Army
F. L. Conrad
Goldi Shiflet
Morganton
Rebekah
David Conrad
Shiflet
Dubois
Saint-Saens
Fibich
Miss Conrad
Grieg
d'Hardelot
Mendenssohn
Malotte
Clayton Curry
Raymond Curry
High Point
Frank Swiregood
Milton Gaskill
Ne Rt
R. 1
Laura Avery
Robert Curry
Weiner Roast At Archdale Home Of Purv ises
The Hassell family gathered at the Archdale residence of Mr and Mrs I K Purvis for a Thursday evening weiner roast. Attendees included Mr and Mrs P W Pant and their nephew and niece from Denmark South Carolina along with Mr and Mrs Norman Hassell and Mr and Mrs Richard Hassell and Mrs Catherine Wil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. C. Hassell
I. K. Purvis
Archdale
P. W. Pant
Purvis
Denmark
S. C
Norman Hassell
Richard Hassell
Catherine Wil
Sons and Daughters of Liberty Plan Covered Dish Supper
The Sons and Daughters of Liberty announce a covered dish supper Monday evening at their hall on West Commerce Street. Members are urged to attend. Notable attendees include Mrs. B. F. Rogers and Miss Nancy Purvis along with Miss Carol Purvis and Peggy Love.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sons and Daughters OF Liberty
West Commerce Street
Liams
Raleigh
B. F. Rogers
Archdale
Nancy
Carol Purvis
Mrs. Purvis
Peggy Love
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A.A.U.W
T. J. Bulla
Guilford Avenue
A. E. Taplin
Eulonia
H. L. Pope
Rowella
Gerandinia
Fla
Taplin
Georgia
Civilian Aeronautics Association
FELT
Guilford Furniture CO
N. Main St
U.D.C
Carrigan-Metters
S.C
Harden Study Club
P. W. Club
P.W. Club
Roberts
Troth
V. C. Marley
R. C. White
Randleman
Mr. White
The
Umopriack Bucher
Mademoiselle
Red Cross Shoes
S. Main St
Miss Mary Brown
Pvt. Parker
W. J. Parker
Detroit
Mich
MacKenzie High School
Murray Body Works
Fort Benning
Inay
ICE Delivery Company
West Giroad Street
Miss Lanning
W. C. Curry
Weiner
Chambray
Gingham
Rayon
Gaberdine
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