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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1943
Page
6
Tuesday events at YWCA and Emerywood include Debar meeting, luncheon, and tea. The Good Will Garden, Woman's Club tea, teachers association, and USO dances are planned with guest speakers and Christmas programs. Sunday buffet supper by YWCA clubs for service members at Adams Memorial building.
Cadet Bruce Quigley of 1108 Westwood Road, a member of the third class at The Citadel, has been chosen for the Standing committee that plans Citadel dances. He holds second lieutenant rank in the corps and is assigned to Company A.
Dr M B Leath hosted a surprise birthday party for Mrs MacLean B Leath at Emerywood Country Club. About 30 guests attended a 7 30 turkey dinner with holiday decorations, white chrysanthemums and red berries, followed by gifts and dancing in the lounge.
A county building court room will host a general USO staff meeting for all senior and junior hostesses on Friday December 10 at 7 15 p m. The aim is to plan Christmas activities and attendance is requested.
The article analyzes a New York club rubber bridge hand where South's weak response to the opening bid led to a 100 point loss. North might have secured four hearts, but South's early reluctance to bid hearts over diamonds prevented finding the best contract.
The Sophomore Class hosted an informal tea in Women's Hall for the student body and Air Force training cadets. Decorations featured Yuletide motifs with cedar berries and cellophane ornaments. Miss Ann Papuet presided with Marjorie Payne and Sara King assisting.
The Junior Musical Art club held its annual meeting Saturday at Joyce Loftin's home 611 The Avenue. Hostess and vice president led a brief devotional and program, featuring performances by Nancy Jo Doggett Peggy Ingrid Barbara Baslow Carolyn Foy Susanne Stanton Bobby Hopkins Jane Roach Joyce Loftin and more.
The Monarch auxiliary meets Tuesday at 8 p.m. with Mrs. E. E. Younts at 206 Thurston Street for the annual Christmas party.
The High Point Classroom Teachers' Association will entertain members of the school board and school principals at the YWCA at 8 p.m. Tuesday instead of 7:30 p.m. as previously announced. The change is to avoid conflicting with other YWCA meetings.
The True Seekers Class of Green Street Baptist Church delays its regular meeting from December 7 to December 14. On December 14 the class will meet with Mrs. Louise Martin at East Green Street. The T. E. L. Class meets Tuesday at 7 30 p m with Mrs. G C Loflin at 904 Thissell Street. Street PTA board will not meet in December. The general meeting is scheduled for Tuesday December 14.
Major and Mrs. David J Caldwell arrived Saturday to spend several days with Rev and Mrs W R Kelly. Caldwell is Mrs Kellys sister. They will return to Washington Wednesday. Mrs E S Meredith of 202 Ward Street has returned home from Burrus Memorial Hospital and may receive visitors.
About 100 servicemen gathered at the YWCA Sunday night for a Christmas themed USO program supper. Hosts from the Y adults served the meal as guests joined in carols with Miss Strother accompanying at the piano.
Lieut and Mrs. Sidney H. Tomlinson Jr. announce a son Sidney Halstead Tomlinson III born November 30 in Norman Oklahoma. Mr and Mrs W H Hedgepath announce a son Stanley Craven born November 14 at Georgetown Hospital Washington D C. Mrs Hedgepath is former Virginia Horney of High Point.
A wartime diary snippet from a carrier off Makin in the Gilbert Islands shows a sailor writing to his mother about making history while censor limits details. He mentions Gilbert and Marsh and asks after their schooling, hinting at life aboard during operations.
Anne Adams advertises pattern 4518 a simple jumper frock for girls with few seams and easy finishing. It buttons at the shoulder and slips over the head with a drawstring blouse neck. Sizes 2 4 6 8 10 require 1 yard 54 inch fabric for jumper and 1/2 yard 35 inch for blouse. Send 16 cents and order to High Point Enterprise Pattern Department 243 West 17th St New York New York.
Washington dispatch reports fear of the FBI counterspy slowed German espionage efforts in the United States. The Duquesne ring’s 33 agents were nearly neutralized by U S intelligence, aided by William Sebold who fed G men information and helped set up a covert radio link.
At least 10 people died in violence across North Carolina over the weekend. Names include John McKin, 66, injured near Swansboro. Wallie Blake, 4, struck by a car in a mill village. and others in accidents or blasts.
A year ago Harold McSpaden won the Miami golf open with a 272 total. The recap notes other AP sports milestones including Jake Powell’s trade, and Davey OBrien’s Heisman Trophy win for Texas Christian in different year references.
Cpl Mathews of Harveythows at 5022 Sunset Drive is in the city on a 10 day furlough and expects to return next Saturday to Indiana Sey where he is in U S army training. David A Boles seaman first class USNR attached to the U S naval armed guard center at New Orleans has just returned from sea duty and is son of Mr and Mrs William Boles of 1424 Tryon Street.
Corporal Guy E Osborne returns to Fort Bragg following a weekend visit with his parents Mr and Mrs E A Osborne of Fast Green Street Extension.
Leslie William Lavendar, seaman second class, at Sampson naval station, completed basic training. His local address is 901 Tate Street. Second Lieutenant Charles Hoyt Hilton, 319 Boulevard Street, completed a nine weeks pilot training.
A columnist explains sudden emotional numbness as a normal signal from the body’s glands. Overwork of emotions drains energy, requiring rest and budgeting of feelings. The piece urges mature, steady action in life tasks despite temporary loss of excitement.
A home menu features Baked Fish with Tomato Sauce along with French Fried Potatoes Spinach Molded Tomato Salad and Apple Pie. The guide includes Tomato Sauce with thyme onion bay leaf and butter, plus a thickened stock blend, and notes on Bernaise and cucumber sauces with basic ingredients and steps.
A training program focused on four engine Liberator bombers conducted at Maxwell Field Alabama. The course covers operational principles maintenance procedures and flight characteristics for the B call sign aircraft. Training emphasizes safety discipline and crew coordination essential for heavy bomber operations.
Pfe Richard C. Creh Jr., son of Mr and Mrs R C Crouch of High Point, graduates from the B 24 Liberator bomber mechanics school at Keesler Field Mississippi.
PFC Raymond Dickens returns to Elkins West Virginia after a seven day furlough with his parents Mr and Mrs Silas Dickens at 1209 Prospect Street. Dickens has served since September 1942.
Second Lieut. Benjamin R Varner has started a nine weeks pilot training course at Maxwell Field Alabama. Upon completion he will command a four engine Liberator bomber and is a nephew of E L Varner of Arch Street.
In New Orleans John Lynch a day football official on college games warns that fast opening plays this season endanger officials. He says determining field location is hard and the pace makes it difficult to judge where to stand during each play.
Caldwell woman Mrs. William Paulson has a report on her husband’s activities as a Second Lieutenant stationed in Egypt. The letter she received is written by his Egyptian houseboy and is in Arabic.
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