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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Aug 31, 1942

Page

7

Drop That Mop And Grab A Gun Soldier WAACS Front

The WAACs at Fort Des Moines announce reinforcements and urge women to join. They will perform non combatant duties at home and in offices, later expanding to roles like pharmacists and radio operators. The text emphasizes practical work over glamour and notes many WAACs will handle essential, down to earth tasks even as numbers rise.

WAAC Fort Des Moines Army WAACS Women's Army Auxiliary Corps Eng

McKenney on Bridge Moves Shine Amid War Orphans Scholarships Drive

The American Contract Bridge League shifted the summer national championships from Asdury Park to the Park Central Hotel in New York due to the emergency. Attendance surged as delegates gathered nationwide to learn details of the War Orphans Scholarships plan aiding orphans of service members. The first event, the national mixed team-of-four championship, was won by Waldemar von Zedt Wilz of New York with Olive Peterson of Philadelphia Wilkinson Wagar of Atlanta and John R. Crawford of Philadelphia, marking von Zedichte as a leading all time player.

American Contract Bridge League As- Dury Park Park Central New York Waldemar von Zedt- Wilz Olive Peterson Philadelphia Wilkinson Wagar Atlanta John R. Crawford United States von Zedichte

Beginners Course In Spanish Starts

The Adult Education Department of the city schools system announces a beginner's course in Spanish to begin Wednesday evening at 7 30 at the high school. Open to all, free of charge as part of the adult education series. Professor J H Allred of High Point College will instruct, with classes on consecutive Wednesdays from 7 30 to 9.

Adult Education Department The City Schools System J. H. Allred High Point College

Hines Reunion and York Wedding News

The Hines family reunion is set for Sunday September 6 at Mrs Ollie Hines home on High Point route one, one mile north of Deep River Church with lunch served at noon. In York South Carolina on August 15 Miss Ruth Hall VonCannon wed Pvt Leonard James Cochrane in a ring ceremony.

Hines Ollie Hines High Point Deep River Church Ruth Hall von Cannon Pvt. L. J. Cochrane York, S. C

West Emerywood Garden Club Meets Wednesday

The West Emerywood Garden Club opens its fall season on Wednesday at 10 AM with Mrs. John Foy hosting at Arbor Dale. Mrs. Earl N. Phillips leads the program and business session, moderated by new president Mrs. James S. Moffit, focusing on activities for the new year.

West Emerywood Garden Club John Foy Arbordale Earl N. Phillips James S. Moffit

Local Notes and Births Highlight High Point Social Scene

Mrs C Arthur York Jr hosts a visit from her daughter in law Betty Quale before the couple heads to Greensboro. Darrell Edward Haynes born August 28 at 801 Ward Street. Robert Wesley Vincannon born August 27 at Guilford General Hospital. Bruce Woodhy, 25, of Burnsville dies in a Greenville crash after an automobile overturns at a road intersection.

Darrell Edward Haynes F. Oo. Haynes Darrell Edward Ward Street Flere W.ol. Vencannons W.H. Vincannon High Point Route Three Robert Wesley Guilford General Hospital Vincannon Swreck Greenville Yeserday Bruce Woodhy Urnsville N.C

Foxter the Gay Sister at local theater lineup

The program lists Foxter the Gay Sister featuring Barbara Stanwick George Brent and Geraldine Fitzgerald with showings at 1 03 07 3 21 and 9 28 Ann Sheridan and Ronald Reagan present King s Row with screenings at 2 09 4 30 6 33 9 16 and 11 23 ProapHuRsT caring Dr Gmespie with Lionel Barrymore showings at 12 45 2 30 4 15 6 00 7 43 9 30 ARIALTO Alias Boston Blackies starring Chester Morris and Adele Mara with times 12 34 2693 4 12 6 01 9 40

Foxter Barbara Stanwick George Brent Geraldine Fitzgerald Paramourt Ann Sheridan Ronald Reagan King's Row Proaphurst Dr. Gmespie Lionel Barrymore Boston Blackies Chester Morris Adele Mara

Carroll Child Has Party On Second Birthday

Carroll child Donald celebrated his second birthday at home on Burton Street extension. Guests arrived between four and six and the living room showcased flowers and balloons. Toys filled the rooms and a lawn photo was taken. A grab package game followed by ice cream, cookies, punch, and gumdrop favors capped the party. Attending were Lauralee Hart, Rebecca Ann Holder, Bonnie Green, Gerald Brown, Barry Foust, Jerry Lewis, Ronald and Gary Workman, David Chilton, and Paul Stockton Wilson.

Paul Carroll Burton Street Donald Lauralee Hart Rebecca Ann Holder Bonnie Green Gerald Brown Barry Foust Jerry Lewis Ronald Gary Workman David Chilton Paul Stockton Wilson

Residents await news of local Army families and visitors

Grace McKaughan returns home after a week with relatives in Kernersville. Pvt. George Ellington, stationed at Camp Sutton Monroe, spent the weekend with his mother Mrs G W Ellington and sister Grace at 403 Howell Street. Edith Holmes who has summered in Chapel Hill is due back at 617 Chestnut Street today. Dr and Mrs W R McKaughan host Mr and Mrs R J Hester of Elizabethtown at 1003 Johnson Street. The Hesters are brother to Mrs McKaughan. Mr and Mrs W S Houser and Mrs George Ritch visited Pvt James Richard Houser at Fort Bragg. H A Ritchie returned from Baltimore with son Ernest employed by Glenn L Martin. Mrs Ernest Ritchie and son Dickie will stay a week with her parents G W W King and H A Ritchie. Gertrude Sprinkle returns from Charlotte, joined by Irene Chandler of Lilesville, former High Point resident. Herbert Minnis visits his parents at 1109 Greenway Drive before returning to Clemson College as a senior. Chief Specialist EF Billy Bailey of the U S Navy arrives from Newport Rhode Island for a ten day visit with Mrs Bailey and their daughter, and plans to visit Lexington relatives.

C. A. York Colonial Drive C. Arthur York, Jr Washington York Armed Forces Atlantic City N. J Betty Quale High Point Greensboro George G. Ellington G. W. Ellington Miss Grace Ellington Howell Street Pvt Ellington Camp Sutton Monroe Army W. R. Ameckkaughan Johnson Street R. J. Hester Elizabethtown Mr. Hester Mrs. McKaughan W. S. Houser George Ritch Fort Brage James Richard Houser H. OA. Ritchie 228 Boulevard Baltimore Ernest Ritchie Glenn L. Martin Aircraft Compan Dickie G. W.W. King H. A. Ritchie Gertrude Sprinkle Charlotte Irene Chandler Lijesville EF. L.billy Bailey U. S. Navy Newport Rhode Island Bailey Lexington Julius Leonard Nona Leonard Raymond Leonard Billy Hunt W. B. Hunt Winston-Salem Sadie Bailey W. H. Bailey Atlanta Georgia Georgia Baptist Hospital Bert Hawkins Peggy Goldsboro Hillcrest Clara Ann Miller Greenville S. C Parker H. C. Miller Furman University Steve Wood Mocksville Defuniak Springs Florida Wood Soil Conservation Service John Kvants Marguerite Thomason G. A. Thomason North Wilkesboro Thomason Greensboro College Betty Ruth Craver Tyre Jeannie Carrie Ann Meachum Lillian Maybry Grimes School R. L. Harbinson Davidson Hospital E. H. Easter Wendell Leonard Bernice Jones Ensign Leonard Ithaca New York Leonard Lexington High School H. B. Turner Barry San Antonio Texas Turner Fort Sam Houston

Church Social Gatherings At Oak Hill Friends Church

The Woman's Missionary Auxiliary will meet Tuesday at seven at Mrs. J H Elliott's Prospect Street home with Associate hostess Mrs. Loucha Knight. Welch Memorial Christian Endeavor Society featured a program on In the Glow of the Camp Fire led by Virginia Kivett and Frances Cassell with a trio Kathleen Cassell Ruby Welborn and Margie Fowler performing The Light of the World is Jesus and a discussion by Roscoe Briley Mallie Fowler FE Seagraves Lorvena Kaorade Mabel Joynes Leslie Briley and Mrs Doris Russ concluding with a hymn.

Oak Hill Friends Church J. H. Elliott Prospect Street Elliott LoucHa Knight Welch Memorial Christian Endeavor Society Virginia Kivett Frances Cassell Kathleen Cassell Ruby Welborn Margie Fowler Jesus Roscoe Briley Mallie Fowler FE. Fo Seagraves Lorvena KaOrade Mabel Joynes Lessie Briley Doris Russ

V F W Auxiliary Set for Regular Meeting Tomorrow Evening

The local Ladies Auxiliary of the Veterans of Foreign Wars will hold a regular meeting tomorrow evening at eight o'clock at the hall. Also noted is a brief mention of households in Brazil with a few labor saving devices like washers driers and irons.

V.F.W HALL The Ladies Auxiliary Veterans of Foreign Wars Theall Brazil

Birthday Today for Donald Paul Carroll

Donald Paul Carroll, son of Mr and Mrs Paul Carroll of Burton Street Extension, is observing his second birthday today. A party was held Saturday evening to celebrate his birth day.

Donald Paul Carroll Paul Carroll Burton Street Extension

Elizabeth Bird Hosts 3rd Birthday Party

Elizabeth Ann Bird daughter of Mr and Mrs Joseph E Bird of Thomasville observed her third birthday on Friday August 28 entertaining a group of young friends at their Trinity Thomasville road home. Games followed by cake and ice cream accompanied a large cake with three pink candles. Guests included Catherine Hodgin Mary Reid Ann Bevan Betty Tysinger Maurice Van Liere Buddy Skerd John David Hamilton Bobby Swaim Tommy and Nereus English of Trinity Diane and Jimmy Wes of Raleigh. Elizabeth Ann received many gifts from her guests.

Elizabeth Ann Bird Joseph E. Bird Thomasville Trinity-Thomasville Road Catherine Hodgin Mary Reid Ann Bevan Betty Tysinger Maurice van Liere Buddy Skerd John David Hamilton Bobby Swaim Tommy Nereus English Trinity Diane Jimmy Wes Raleigh Elizabeth Ann

Asheboro Man To Wed Miss Conklin Social Functions

Engagement announced of May Elizabeth Conklin of Charleston S C to Sergeant Francis Lee Pulliam of Asheboro North Carolina. Pulliam is in the U S Marines stationed in Charleston and is son of Mrs S L Pulliam and the late Mr Pulliam of Asheboro. May Elizabeth Conklin is a Charleston Shipbuilding worker and Bishop England High School graduate.

Enterprise Asheboro Harry C. Conklin Charleston S. C May Elizabeth Francis Lee Pulliam Conklin Bishop England High School Charleston Shipbuilding On Dry Dock Company Set. Pulliam Ashcoro High School U.S. Marines Charleston, S.C S. L. Pulliam Mr. Pullam

Red Cross Benefit Party At Lexington Office

A Red Cross fundraiser held at the Municipal Club featured thirty seven bridge tables with all prizes donated. Proceeds of 65 dollars support utility bags for Lexington men entering military service. The event was coordinated by Mrs. J. B. Terry, Mrs. W. D. Clark, Mrs. George White and Mrs. Cliff Hinkle with posters by local Misses.

Lexington Municipal Club Red Cross J. B. Terry W. D. Clark George White Cliff Hinkle Becky Smith DeNeale Peeler Mary Ann Hunt Mildred Sue Hooper Julia Peacock Dermot Lohr Angles Lindsey Ray Coltrane W. B. Hunt

Ford-Price Vows Spoken In Ohio Of Wide Interest

In Ohio and North Carolina connected by marriage, Betsy Jeanne Ford of Oak Harbor and Greensboro NC wed Rev William Penn Price, pastor of Saint Pauls Episcopal Church. The ceremony, Monday Aug 24 at First Methodist Oak Harbor, featured a double ring rite as Betsy’s mother’s gown and bridal bouquet carried white flowers amid simple dignified vows. Mildred Ford served as bridesmaid in orchid chiffon, candlelit by a pearl cap and white nosegay. Reverend Grant Merrill of Cincinnati assisted the groom.

Thomasville Betsy Jeanne Ford Oak Harbor Ohio Greensboro N. C William Penn Price Saint Pauls Episcopal Church Herr First Methodist Church Oakarbor Hammond Percival Fort JL Miller Mildred Ford Grant Merrill Cincinnati

Adams Pattern 4214 for larger women in fall styles

Ann Adams Pattern 4214 offers a round front yoke shirtwaist in sizes 34 through 48. It features collar and cuff contrast options and requires 33.8 yards of fabric for size 36 in 39 inch width. Order by sending size name address and pattern number with sixteen cents to The Enterprise Pattern Department, 243 West 37th Street, New York.

Ann Adams Anne Adams Enterprise Pattern Department West 37Th St New York N.Y

Pilot George A Parrish Killed in South Pacific Crash

Second Lieut. George A. Parrish of Wilson aged 23 was killed August 24 in an airplane crash in the South Pacific. His parents Mr. and Mrs. G. F. Parrish were informed. He served as a navigator.

Wilson iPi George A. Parrish South Pacific G. F. Parrish

Radium Tubes Lost by Doctors Recovered from Dump

In Goldsboro on August 31, two local doctors reported the loss of several radium tubes valued at 2500 dollars from their offices. The tubes were believed swept aside with discarded bandages, a radium detector was used, and the missing tubes were recovered at the city dump.

Goldsboro

Nuptials of Mohn Price Pair Noted in Greensboro Arc

The ceremony united Ralph Brown Allen of Ohio and Carl Kech of Lima with Mrs. George Mohn of Oak Harbor. Mrs. Price, formerly Girt Reserve secretary of Greensboro YALCLA, is a Schauffler College graduate who taught in Marion Alabama under the American Missionary Association. The bridegroom, son of Mr. and Mrs. John R. Price, earlier led churches in Asheboro and Thomasville and will serve as civilian chaplain at Camp Sutton, Monroe, from September 1 after graduating from Episcopal Theological School.

Ralph Brown Allen Ohio Carl Kech Lima George Mohn Oak Harbor Price Girt Reserve Greensboro Yalcla Schauffler College Cleveland Greensboro Lincoln School Marion Ala American Missionary Association John RB. Price Church of the Good Shepherd Asheboro St. Paul's Episcopal Church Thomasville Camp Sutton Monroe The Episcopalian Theological School

WE THE WOMEN: Traffic Tips To Aid War Workers

Women workers are told that a quick afterwork grooming routine helps reduce traffic injuries. Experts suggest primping boosts alertness, while other ideas include mirrors, attractive hats, and wives prompting safer home comings. The piece uses light humor to propose practical morale aids for safer commutes.

Pocket skin lotion kit helps workers keep skin fresh

Alicia Hart reports on miniature beauty kits designed for travel to work or school. Small bottles and five to six ounce sets promise cleansing and finishing lotions with blotter like applications and night care. Experts advise a routine of washing, using lotion, and cautious powder use in grimy environments.

Alicia Hartner Fifth Avenue Alicia Hart

Hollywood War Pictures Show Space For Comic Relief

Hollywood August 31 director Lewis Milestone discusses The Edge of Darkness and Birrat roles amid war themes. The Princess O Rourke wedding scene features a full shoeless ceremony with Bob Cummings Olivia de Havilland. Darryl Hickman and Katharine Hepburn Spencer Tracy pair in Keeper of the Flame. Henry Stone notes draft-board reality. A Ducktator Looney Tunes segment offers antiaxis satire with Adolf, Mussolini, Hirohito.

Hollywood Lewis Mile- Stone Errol Fisma Joan Crawford Rosalind Russell Warners Princess O'Rourke Bob Cummings Olivia de Havilland Darryl Hickman Katharine Hepburn Spencer Tracy Henry Lewis Stone Stone Leon Schlesinger Adolf Messolini Hirohito Dove of Peace

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