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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Dec 01, 1942

Page

6

Guilford College Topic Highlighted in Program Series

Daughters of the Confederacy hosted a December afternoon program led by Mrs. A. T. Wishart at 213 Weele Street. Mrs. C. B. Mattocks spoke on Guilford College as the first co educational in the South with a girls gymnasium, tracing its Quaker founded 1757 history and growth to the present. Mrs. W. A. Bivins installed new officers, noting Guilford among prominent South institutions and drawing contrasts with Greensboro College and Duke University. A note from Fayetteville Confederate home residents was read, and Christmas treats were planned. A tea table centerpiece showcased pine burrs and red berries.

High Point Daughters of the Confedracy A. T. Wishart Weele Street Old South W.A. Bivins C. B. Mattocks Guilford College New Garden New Fden Mattocks Bivins Greensboro College South Salem University of North Carolina Wake Forest Davidson Union School Old Trinity Duke University J. M. Millikan W. A. Bivins

Priscilla Club Shifts Meeting to Central Surgical Dressings Room

Priscilla Club changes its Friday meeting to the Central Surgical Dressings room at the corner of North Main and West Washington Streets. The move frees the Y W C A for smaller groups. Meeting time remains two o clock Friday afternoon.

Priscilla Club Orner North Main West Washington Streets H.T. Hudson Parkway Central Surgical Dressings Washington and Main Red Cross Emerywood Country Club

Dr Caldwell's Laxative Senna with Syrup Pepsin

Constipation causes stomach upset bloating and dizzy spells as the bowels slow. Dr Caldwell's Laxative Senna with Syrup Pepsin wakes lazy nerves and muscles for relief, gentle on the stomach and pleasing to children, when taken as directed.

Dr. Caldwell

Nurses Club To Meet Tonight At Central Rooms

The High Point Graduate Nurses club will meet this evening at the Central Surgical Dressings Room. It opens this morning at North Main and West Washington Streets, instead of Adams Memorial Y W C A. Meeting remains seven thirty with the new location noted.

High Point Graduate Nurses Club Central Surgical Dressings North Main West Washington Streets Adams Memorial Y. W. C. A

Miss Fagg Honored With Bridal Shower

Miss Dru cilla Fagg, niece of Mrs. L. R. McNeill, will wed Staff Sergeant Edison McCormick of Delhart Texas in early month. The shower hosted by Mrs. McNeill and cohosts Miss Nancy Fagg featured games, a scrap book of the honoree’s life, and a unique gift presentation.

Drucilla Fagg Edison McCormick Delhart Texas L. R. McNeill McNeill C. D. Jones Nancy Fagg

Social calendar events and club meetings week ahead

Local women’s groups list a week of meetings and activities. Includes A A U W dinner at First Methodist Church with Dessie Cox speaking on India. Monarch Auxiliary Christmas party at Mrs. Culler’s home. Home and Garden Club and other clubs meet at various homes and venues with varying programs and volunteer activities.

American Association of University Women First Methodist Church Dessie Cox India Monarch Auxiliary R. B. Culler Sunset Drive

Bridal party details highlight green and white theme

A home gathering featured dainty refreshments and the bridal colors of green and white. Twenty five guests attended the evening event, sharing in the celebration.

Miss Elaine Eutry Celebrates Nineteenth Birthday

Mrs. R. F. Bury hosted about twenty five guests at East Russell Street Saturday night to honor Elaine Eutry on her 19th birthday. Games and prizes went to Mrs. Lula Lanier and Mrs. Guy Dillon. Elaine received birthday gifts and refreshments were served around a large birthday cake.

R. F. Bury East Russell Street Elaine Lula Lanier Guy Dillon

Pentagon Club Moves Meeting To Y WCA For War Work

The Pentagon Club will meet at the Adams Memorial Y W C A building on North Main Street instead of the High Point College library. Members should arrive promptly at 7 30 for the war effort meeting.

Pentagon Club High Point College Red Cross Adams Memorial Y. W. C. A North Main Street

Marsh-Hutt Vows Set For Thursday

Rev and Mrs T M Marsh of High Point announce the engagement of their daughter Hallie Mae to Corporal James Melvin Huff son of Mr and Mrs J J Huff of High Point route three The wedding is set for Thursday December 3 at Grenola Baptist Church at 7 o clock

T. M. Marsh High Point Route Three Hallie Mae James Melvin Huff J. J. Huff Grenola Baptist Church

Kearney-Sexton Betrothal Draws Denton Interest

The Henderson bridge party hosted by Mrs. B A Scott revealed the betrothal of Miss Ethel Kearney and Pvt Warford Mr Sexton of Denton. The December 9 ceremony will be at 5:00 p.m. in the Little Church Around the Corner New York City with no attendants and a musical program. The bride is a prominent Henderson socialite. the groom is a well known former Denton teacher.

Henderson B. A. Scott South Garnett Street Ethel Kearney Pvt. Warford Sexton Denton New York City the Groen

Thomasville Literary Club Luncheon at Mrs Rapp Home

Mrs. James Lambeth presided over a Thomasville Literary Club luncheon at Mrs. Robert Rapp’s home with a fruit centerpiece and turkey decorations. New members welcomed, Miss Ruth Martin and others attended. Mrs. Lee Futtle discussed Vice President Henry A Wallace.

Thomasville Literary Club Robert Rapp James £. Lambeth M.T. Lambeth Clairborne Pennington Lee F. Tuttle Henry A. Wallace United States Tuttle Wallace Lee F. Futtle John R. Myers James Lambeth, Jr Ben. Harris M. 7. Lambeth Paul Green R. H. Holliday C. H. Newby Claiborne Pennington Douglas Crutchfield E. L. Webb

Notable local residents visit and relocate updates

Miss Josephine Jackson arrived from Washington to spend a week with her parents, Dr. and Mrs. W. L. Jackson, at 1100 Forest Hill Drive. Hazel Chapman returns to Washington tomorrow after a week with her parents at 305 Church Street. Mrs. William Snow Hayes, now with National Airlines, arrived from Jacksonville to visit Archdale before transferring to New Orleans. Mrs. Cutler ill at 113 Carter Street. she is the former Helen Cagle. Mrs. Curtis L. Jones, formerly of High Point, is visiting her mother at 134 West Lexington Avenue while recuperating from surgery in Newport News. William G. Beaver, stationed at Charleston Navy Yard, returned after a seven day leave to visit Mrs. Mina Brincefield at 503 Millis Street. Miss Shirley Meyerhoeffer has returned home near Wallburg after Thanksgiving with Miss Janis Spencer at 204 Barker Street.

Lee F. Tuttle Greensboro Lenoir M. A. Bowers Philip Green Jean W.B. Loving Winston-Salem R. S. Green Spring Street Ruth Martin Mount Olive School Nee English and Als R. Hodgin Jack New York City Agnes Herndon Lincolnton Paul Snell Paul, Jr Wilmington B. H. Williamson Mount Airy Mollie Snell Snell Williamson Myers Street Tom Einstein Tom, Jr Pilot Knob Ruth Thomason Greenville S. C Frances Table Janie Morrison Statesville D. F. Hoover Josephine Jackson Washington, D. C W. L. Jackson Forest Hill Drive Miss Jackson Surgeon ‘General's Office The War Department Aliss Hazel Chapman Mrs. A. L. Chapman Church Street Wiliam Snow Hayes National Air Lines Jacksonville Fla Joseph T. Weaver Archdale New Orleans Hayes Betty Gwyn Weaver Robert Cutler Carter Street Culler Helen Cagle Curtis L. Jones Newport News West Lexington Avenue Jones Riverside Hospital William G. Beaver Navy Yard Charleston Ars. Mina Brincefield Sos Millis Street Shirley Meyerhoeffer Wallurg Janis Spencer Barker Street

Delightful back to school frock pattern 4263 by Anne Adams

Young dress pattern 4263 by Anne Adams features a smart clean cut with collar tabs and a bias front skirt panel in gay plaid. Available in girls sizes 6 8 10 12 and 14. Pattern requires 25 yards 35 inch fabric and 4% yard contrast for size 10. Send sixteen cents with name address and style number to The High Point Enterprise Pattern Dept 243 West 17th St New York NY.

Anne Adams High Point Enterprise Pattern Department West 17Th St New York N. Y

Miss Eakin To Be Guest Local Woodmen Circle

The Supreme Forest Woodmen Circle will hold a 7 30 p m business meeting at the Commerce Street hall. Miss Branche Eakin of Charlotte state manager will attend and a new state officer election will be held. All members urged to attend.

Supreme Forest Woodmen Circle Commerce Street Branche Eakin Charlotte

Births to Smith and Frazier families

Mr and Mrs Ira T Smith announce the birth of a daughter Judith Evelyn on Sunday November 29 at Clara Cox Apartments. Mr and Mrs J M Frazier of Lexington and Portsmouth Va announce a daughter Marvie Dian born November 24 at Davidson Hospital Lexington. Mrs Frazier before marriage was Annie Mae Mann of this city.

Ira T. Smith Clara Cox Apartments Judith Evelyn 7J. M. Frazier Lexington Portsmouth Marvie Dian Davidson Hospital

Church Social and Guild Meetings Lead to Christmas Party

The Woman's Guild of First Evangelical and Reformed Church meets Mrs Allan Donnerly at 1200 Monthey Ave Wednesday at 3 pm with Mrs C E Ferree as associate hostess for the year's final meeting and Christmas social hour. The Green Street Baptist Philathea class meets this evening at 7 30 at Mrs Elizabeth Charles’s Barbee Street home and will elect a new state. Mrs W D Smith hosts the Stephens Bible Study class Wednesday at 3 pm at 603 Hawthorne Street with Mrs Nora Andrews leading discussion.

Woman's Guild of the First Evangelical and Reformed Church Allan Donnerly Monthey Avenue C. E. Ferree Green Street Stephens WD. Smith W. D. Smith Hawthorne Street Nora Andrews

Visitor Stays A Few Days In High Point

A visitor spends a few days in High Point as guest of her daughter Mrs W L Hargett, residing on Johnson Street.

High Point W. L. Hargett Johnson Street

Price Rises Despite Ceilings Slow War Economy

Washington reports explain why some prices edge up despite ceilings. Manufacturers offset raw material shortages by producing higher priced goods with larger profit margins, affecting items from candy to clothing. Holiday menus may rise 12 to 15 percent with price controls on many staples, while new three to four pound metal ice boxes reduce steel use under WPB guidance.

Ann France Wilson NEA Service Star Washington James F. Byrnes United States Office of Price Administration OPA WPB

WE THE WOMEN Officer's Wife Defends Following Husbands

A captain's wife replies to a column on army wives accompanying husbands to new posts, arguing that families bear higher costs, endure hardships, and value togetherness. She notes housing, transport, and pricing burdens, supports followship, and calls for a stay-at-home wife's perspective to balance the discussion.

Army Sam Ruth Millett

Beauty gifts for women in uniform in wartime

Alicia Hart profiles practical beauty aids for servicewomen and those close to them. Suggestions include compact alligator-grain makeup kits, vanity cases, leather luggage with kit, and festive gift sets for WAAC WAVE USO volunteers and service officers wives. Also notes foldaway kits, pink gift sets, and ready-to-gift items with attached cards.

Alicia Hartner WAAC Alicia Hart Jooks USO

Mid-Week Study Club Rolls Bandages at Y

Members of the Mid-Week Study Club will gather at the Red Cross Surgical dressing rooms in the Young Women's Christian Association Building on North Main Street Wednesday at 3 30 PM to roll bandages replacing the regular social meeting. The club has voted to alternate social activities with war work periods.

Home and Garden Club Sam L. Calvert W. Howell Twentieth Century Study Club Frank B. Smith Rotary Business and Professional Elwood Ruth Goodman Girl Scout Council Taylor Simpson Emerywood Country Club Red Cross Surgical Young Women's Christian Association North Main Street

Knocking Out Adverse Re entries First

A Fort Belvoir postcard notes George Unger of New York has become a private in the U S Army. The bridge fan is recalled for a Chicago 10 7 nationals journey, showing his wartime resolve as he wins nine tricks by clever play and fast removal of adverse diamond re entries.

Fort Belvoir George Unger New York U. S. Army Chicago George Dummy Unger South West East

Also Mentioned on This Page

U. D.C Nurses Club Miss Fagg OPER Char Department Store South Main Street Miss Eutry Kearney-Sexton Thomasville Club Pvt Army Air Corps North Atlantic Presque Isle Army Air Field Presque Isle Miss Eakin Evangelical Women Green ST. Baptist Philatheas Hitler McKenney Val Wen Bro Pete Ajer Barbara Ager Rialto Ruben Photostat Alderman Photo CO North Hamilton Street Guilford North Wrenn Street
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