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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Aug 29, 1945

Page

6

Flovie Starlet Delights Altrusans With Dinner Program

Miss Sally Ann Borthwick a Hollywood starlet from Winston-Salem visited Point Altrusans for a club dinner at theaton hotel ballroom. She spoke of life at Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, her schooling in Hollywood, and outlined a day including diction and dramatics classes, followed by song, dance, and audience encore.

Point Altrusans Sally Ann Borthwick Winston-Salem Hollywood Metro-Goldwynner Studios Hollywood Arga O'Brien Masseuse Betty Spainhéur Winston

VFW Post and Auxiliary Host Camp Butner Visitors

The Wilton group hosted about 150 Camp Butner servicemen in Durham for an open house. The visitors had lunch, toured the city, and returned to camp by 4 pm after casual entertainment and a evening open house at the VFW home with local girls providing dancing and games.

Point Canva Durham Agen VFW Post VFW Camp Butner Post Auxiliary

Chi-Ches-Ters Pills Offer Monthly Relief for Menstrual Pains

The ad claims thousands of end women find relief with Chi-Ches-Ters Pills described as monthly ramps. It says the product relaxes muscles causing cramps and headaches with an iron ingredient boosting energy, and advises consulting a druggist for directions and substitutes if needed.

Sandra Walker Feted At Party On 2nd Birthday

Mrs. William Walker Jr hosted a lawn party at her home to celebrate Sandra Ann Walker’s second birthday. After games guests enjoyed ice cream and cake. The cake bore a hearted inscription from Sandra’s father stationed at Marseille France. Numerous friends and relatives attended and presented gifts to the honoree.

William Walker, Jr Sandra Ann Sandra Marseille France C. J. Wood Marietta Ohio Hilda Marin Porto Rico Jerry Marin Jerry Harold Wann Emerson.Gray Katherine C. H. Brown Re” Free T. D. Free H. J. Calelasure Ann

Class of Sailing Ships by Rig Describes Spars Sails and Cordage

Sailing ships are classified by their rig the system that groups vessels by the arrangement of spars sails and cordage. The rig determines rigging layout sailing capacity and role in naval and commercial fleets.

Duplicate And Contract Winners Named At Club

At Emerywood Country Club weekly ladies bridge the duplicate and contract winners were named. North-South top scorers were Mesdames Hal Davis and J. T. Ryan while East-West leaders were Mesdames E. T. Howard and W. P. Hazelwood. Contract honors went to Mesdames W. E. Mitchell and W. D. Freeze.

Emerywood Country Club Sheidanian Hal Davis J. T. Ryan Mesdames E. T. Howard W. P. Hazelwood W. E. Mitchell W. D. Freeze L. R. Stewart R. D. Tillson Robert A. Sheloff W. E. Davis J. S. Welborn O. C. Durland Lloyd Flythe R. A. Sheloff J. 2. Hauchild J. T Ryan Ethel Rochelle W P. Hazelwood E. E. Mendenhall James B. Lovelace Robert Davis Gilbert Clinard A. Scott Parker, Jr Richard Marshall

Colonel Wood On Leave Family Arrives In City

Mrs. George T. Wood and sons David and Douglas have returned to Forest Hill Drive from Staunton Virginia. Mrs. Wood Sr. and Col. Wood’s son Tommy will join after a Currituck Sound fishing trip to spend the rest of his leave with the family before resuming duties as chief of surgery at Woodrow Wilson hospital in Staunton.

George T. Wood David Douglas Staunton Col. Wood Forest Hill Drive Tommy Currituck Sound North Carolina Woodrow Wilson Hospital

PTA Reminded Of County Meeting At Allen Jay School

The Allen Jay P T A led by Mrs Herman Robertson reminds all PTA members of the county meeting at the Allen Jay school on Tuesday September 4 Registration opens at 10 am and the meeting begins at 10 30 am The county PTA luncheon and teachers will be guests Drinks are provided by the hostess PTA members The first faculty meeting for the new year is set for Wednesday at 10 am September 5

Parent- Tedder Association Allen Jay School P T.A Herman Robertson Allen Jay Group P.-T.a

Mothers Prayer Band Meeting Scheduled at Mrs Farlowe Home

The Mothers' Prayer band will meet Thursday afternoon at two o'clock at the home of Mrs. M. J. Farlowe, 314 Greer Street, according to an announcement this morning.

Mothers’ Prayer Band M. J. Farlowe Greer Street

Hargett Returns From Overseas Duty On Furlough

Sgt. and Mrs. Richard S. Hargett leave for Lake Waccamaw for a week. Sgt. Hargett, home on a thirty day furlough with his family, spent nearly two years overseas with the 437th troop carrier command and will report to Fort Wayne, Indiana after furlough.

Richard S. Hargett Lake Waccamaw Sgt. Hargett 437Th Troop Carrier Command Fort Wayne Ind

Spiritual retreat unites fourteen churches at Springfield Friends

About a hundred people from fourteen High Point area churches gathered at the Springfield Friends church for an all day inter denominational retreat sponsored by the High Point council of Church Women led by Mrs. A McMurray. The program included worship prayers poems scripture and inspirational talks with lunch featuring fried chicken and country ham. The event opened with a call to worship and a litany and closed after an afternoon program of meditations and songs. The retreat was deemed a standout success by organizers and participants.

High Point Springfield Friends Church High Point Council of Church Women Dc. A. McMurray George Haltom Springfield McMurray Davie Hayworth Springfield Church Allen Welborn Wesley Memorial W. F. Clayton First Baptist Church J. P. MecNapp Brentwood Presbyterian Church J. A. Eshelman Wesley Memorial Church J. H. Allred First Methodist Church Haltom Julian S. Hopkins Green Street Baptist Church Hunter Dalton First Presbyterian Church Joseph D. Cox Central Friends Church Roy Kearns South Main Methodist Church

Pattern Capitivating Jumper and Summer Books

Today pattern 4825 offers a velveteen or wool jumper with a nipped waist in girls sizes 6 through 14. Order by sending twenty cents for pattern 4825, blouse fabric details, and the Anne Adams 1945 Summer Pattern Book plus Cool Styles book for fifteen cents, to The Enterprise Pattern Dept.

Enterprise Pattern Dept P. O Station O New York N. Y Anne Adams

Strategic Bidding Influences Four Clubs and Hearts

North dealer East-West vulnerable. After a sequence including North’s jump to three clubs and East’s four heart bid, East allows a risky play by passing on four clubs and bidding four hearts. The defense then cashes two hearts and a spade ruff, yielding five hundred for East-West. East’s choice hinges on forcing opponents to risk clubs while counting on likely defeat if challenged.

West East East- West North

Cecils Welcome Son Charles Randy

Sgt and Mrs Delbert Cecil announce the birth of a son, Charles Randy, on Tuesday August 28 at Boulevard unit of High Point Memorial hospital. Mrs Cecil, formerly Miss Adrene Rickard, is married to a man stationed with the Army Air Forces in England.

Cecils Sgt Delbert Cecil Charles Randy Boulevard High Point Memorial Hospital Cecil Adrene Rickard Army Air Forces England

Bryant McAdden wedding attendants omitted from notice

The Enterprise reports that several bridesmaids and candle sponsors were omitted in the original wedding notice for Bryant and McAdden from the August issue. The omitted attendants include Misses Maxine Pierce Jean Hall Helen Parks Nora Robbins Ruth Love and Clarese McAdden. Candles were lighted by Jack Farlow and Arvil Lilly.

Bryant-McAdden The Enterprise Maxine Pierce Jean Hall Helen Parks Nora Robbins Ruth Love Clarese McAdden Jack Farlow Arvil Lilly

Nelson Snead Deadlocked At Oakmont Tourney

Byron Nelson and Sammy Snead finished the opening round tied at even par 144 in the $10,000 War Bond tournament at Oakmont. Nelson shot 70 after a subpar day, while Snead opened with 73 before faltering. Harold McSpaden trailed eleven shots back.

Pittsburgh Toledo Byron Nelson Sammy Snead Oakmont Country Club Nelson Snead Ae Harold (Jug) McSpaden

Mrs. Harper Elected Eleventh District Legion Auxiliary Committeewoman

Mrs. Leigh J. Harper of High Point was chosen as committeewoman for the Eleventh district at a Raleigh conclave of the North Carolina Department of the American Legion Auxiliary attended by over 200 delegates. The meeting named new officers including Mrs. O S Stainwhite as president, Mrs. J Wade Hendricks as national executive committee woman, and endorsed Mrs. Walter G Craven for national president. A talk by Mrs. E A Campbell and a speech by Gov. R Gregg Cherry were on the program.

Mesdames Leigh J. Harper Oscar L. Smith C. B. Stainback Raleigh North Carolina Department of the American Legion Auxiliary Harper High Point Auxiliary Eleventh O. S. Stainwhite North Carolina J. Wade Hendricks Statesville J. W. McGuinn Hendricks Oscar Miller Lenoir Dement R. E. Tomlinson Fayetteville E. A. Latta Henderson Walter G. Craven Charlotte E. A. Campbell Homer R. Gregg Cherry John Harden

Tri City OES Plans Grand Heads Meeting in September

A special High Point Chapter Order of the Eastern Star meeting was held in the Masonic Temple with Mr and Mrs Edward Updegrove presiding. Guests included Mrs Bessie Johnson, Mrs Irene York, and Mrs Irene Walker. Initiates and affiliates joined, and three chapters will attend an official visit in Lexington September 18. Greensboro plans Rob Morris events on August 30. Thirty eight visitors attended.

Miss Borthwick M-G-M Hollyw Winston-Salem High School Clifford Baer Salem College Wavell Bumgardner Peacock Thomasville Hazel Johnson High Point Order of the Eastern Star Masonic Temple Edward Updegrove Tenner Bennison Seventh District Bessie Johnson Victory Dayton, O Irene York Irene Walker U. D Nell Scott Madie Hancock Alberta Grady Gaye Grant A.D Lexington Greensboro Rob Morris Masonic and Eastern Star Order

Youth Fellowship Meeting At Main Street Church

The High Point sub district youth fellowship met Monday night at Main Street Methodist church. Miss Hulda White ly of Duke University gave a devotion on The Cross and Us. Rev A James Clemmer of Thomasville spoke on Evangelism. Refreshments followed as the group was dismissed.

High Point Main Street Methodist Church Hulda Whitely Duke University Greensboro James Clemmer Thomasville Mary Kitely C. N. McKinney Ward Street Methodist Church Main Street

Baseball roundup highlights early season results and holidays

Rick Ferrell's first homer of the season gave the Senators a 6-5 win over the Athletics in the ninth. George Stirnweiss led the Yankees with three hits in an 8-7 win over the Red Sox. Hal Newhouser pitched a four hitter as the Tigers beat St Louis 10-1. Bobby Feller limited the White Sox to eight hits in an 8-2 Indians victory. Frenchy Bordagaray fueled the Dodgers 7-1 win over the Phillies with a double and a single. Peanuts Lowrey homered for the Cubs in a 6-3 win over the Pirates. Eddie Miller homered as the Reds beat the Cardinals 3-2 in Chicago. Also noted is a list of seven holidays recognized by states and D C, noting no national holidays.

Associated Press Rick Ferrell Senators Washington Athletics George Stirnweiss Yankees New York Boston Hal Newhouser Tigers St. Louis Hig Bobby Feller Indians White Sox Frenchy Bordagaray Dodgers Brooks Phils Peanuts Lowrey Cubs Chicago Pirates Eddie Miller Reds

Listen Regrieved Put Off Reflections On Marriage

Elsie Robinson argues American women are capable and intelligent yet trapped by romantic ideals. She critiques Hollywood style marriage and urges women to value duty, family life, and realistic aims over perpetual yearning and displaced fantasies.

Europe Asia Africa Hollywood

Civitans Take Final Shield Contest Over Lions

The Civitan nine defeated the Lions on college field in the Red Shield second half drag game. Slack Bryant and Brown sparked a fourth inning rally. Lions error and catcher mishap produced two Civitan runs. Civitan offense produced across innings while Lions stranded eleven. A best out of three for the season championship begins with Civitan vs Rotary Thursday, with a possible third game Friday.

Civitan Club Lions Club College Field Civitan Slack Bryant Brown Lions Rotary Club

Also Mentioned on This Page

Madeline Hoover Flovie Starlet Altrusans Nelson Florist and Uevorators Francis GR. Nelson ZN Main St Innie Lee Steed Ruby Syner Tty Trotter Pauline Hedgecock Princess Beauty Shop N. Mato St Sandra Walker Northwestern Mutual W. Page Harris Yow’s Funeral Home Colonel Wood City PTA Eeet Ree Johnson Street Boulevard Unit High*Point Memorial Hospital E. Simms Campbell Gow Josephine Culbertson Nts North Dealer East-West Vulnerable OES Youth Fellowship Main St Colt States District of Columbia Washington's United States Halsey George VI Bruce Frazer William S. Halsey, Jr Order of the Bath Pacific Japan U.S. Navy International Soundphoto Elsie Robinson Bank Civitans Beens Bean Rickert Boyles Halker Kimble Gibson Abr Morris It Weer Lohr Swiggett Stone Wrenee Pete Wrenn Ee Chilton Ij. McKinney Sear B. McKinnel Lavahaen Hedrick Cepbaday Eeneeeee Lydia E. Pinkham Lydia E.pinkhamis Treet Preet ICE Delivery Company West Broad Street W.agger
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