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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Dec 11, 1944

Page

6

Pre Nuptial Bridge Party Honors Miss McDade

Miss McDade was honored at a Saturday bridge party held at the YWCA. Guests enjoyed a holiday setting with poinsettias and candles, and prizes went to Inez Pierce for bridge and Mrs. Sarah Frances Wilson for rummy. A bridal shower followed with a carving set as a gift and a candle lit table display featuring a miniature bridal pair.

Mary Ruth McDade Maxine Lybarger Pearl Cridlebaugh Maude Burrows Inez Pierce Sarah Frances Wilson Jean Whitt Leila Smith Arene Poceet Mmes John McDade Carl McDade Clair McDade Hillsboro Hazel McDade Myrtle Beach S. C Mary

Mrs Armentrout Hosts Daughter Betty Lou Sixteenth Birthday

Mrs L C Armentrout entertained at her home 2014 Gilbert Street Friday evening to honor her daughter Betty Lou on her sixteenth birthday. Color pink and green with white theme, games, and dainty refreshments were served. Notable guests included Jewel Harris Grace Jowers Phyllis Wall Mozelle Valentine Eleanor Hauser Betty Mae Lawson Marjorie Ebien Lawrence Ruby Unterwood Josie Armentrout Ade line Gladwell of Greensboro Marie Wagner Mary Katherine Armentrout Mary Jones Thelma Collins Margie Wagner and Paul Iton Henry Overcash J W Callahan Bill Corns Claude McKenny Charles McIntosh and Raymond Callahan with L D Wagner and Mrs My Cecil in attendance.

L. C. Arméntrout Gilbert Street Betty Lou Jewel Harris Grace Jowers Phyllis Wall Mozelle Valentine Eleanor Hauser Betty Mae Lawson Marjorie Ebien Lawrence Ruby Unterwood Josie Armentrout Adeline Gladwell Greensboro Marie Wagner Mary Katherine Armentrout Mary Jones Thelma Collins Margie Wagner Paul Iton Henry Overcash J. Ww Wint Callahan Bill Corns Claude McKenny Charles McIntosh Raymond Callahan Mesdames L. D. Wagner My Cecil Try Lou

War Bond Booth Promoted by Local Civic Groups

U D C and Zone Leaders join Junior Service League and DAR Chapter to urge Christmas Seals purchase. University women Catholic guild, Girl Scouts, and Altrusa participate as See outs. Campaign aims to prevent wartime tuberculosis through seals sales.

U.D.C Be Junior Service League DAR University Women Catholic Guild

Post War Plan for Youth Aims of State Clubs Head

Mrs. J Henry Highsmith, president of the North Carolina Federation of Women's Clubs, calls for a statewide postwar plan to prevent juvenile crime and delinquency. She cites the need for community based youth conservation, with the State Recreation Committee as a positive existing program and urges local citizens to take primary responsibility for prevention.

J. Henry Highsmith North Carolina Federation of Women’s Clubs Ith Quannad Highsmith

Miss Annie Belle McSwain Honored in Bridal Shower

Miss Annie Belle McSwain bride elect of mid winter was feted by Mrs Mildred Workman and Mrs Dorothy Cagle at 1017 Adams Street. Guests enjoyed bingo and a salad course with about 15 attendees. gifts included china in the bride’s pattern.

Annie Belle McSwain Dorothy Cagle Mildred Workman Adams Street Miss McSwain Pic John R. Moore Bingo Mildred Causby Nell Collins J. Workman H. E. Rethae

Jewish Women's Study Group Meeting Cancelled

The High Point Council of Jewish Women announces the Wednesday night study group meeting is cancelled. Members are asked to note the plan change and comply with the new instructions. Prevent Wartime Rise in TB.

High Point Council of Jewish Women

Christmas Music Program At Mrs Amos Home Study Club

The Study Club at the home of Mrs. R. T. Amos in Emerywood hosted a Christmas music program. Mrs. Stanly Davis presided over a brief meeting as Miss Betty Lou Jackson and others led with papers on Christmas in Early America and carol selections from Appalachian and Civil War era sources. Vocal and piano numbers by Mrs. Matton Mrs. Lindsay Mrs. Hall Mrs. Cameron and others closed the meeting with carols and musical notes from the broader musical world.

Mrs. Amos Fun Music Samy Club Ie R. T. Amos Emerywood Stanly Davis Lawrence Matton J. W. Lindsay Betty Lou Jackson America Miss Jackson W. H. Neidlinger W. J. Fraley

Informal USO Dance Replaces Weekly Event at Center

An informal party at the USO Center replaced the weekly gymnasium dance. Miss Mary Rainey and Miss Norma Brooks, both High Point College students, performed with Brooks on piano as Rainey sang. Camp Mackall and Overseas Replacement Center personnel attended. Hostesses included Mesdames Baumel, Frank, Williams, Davis, Williams, and Misses Lanier, Welborn, Bowne, Schwartz. Betsy Saunders led the evening activities.

USO Center Mary Rainey Norma Brooks High Point College Camp Mackall Greensboro Miss Brooks Miss Rainey Harry Baumel A. Frank T. A. Williams W. C. Davis Hazel Lanier Ruth Welborn Ruth Bowne Bessie Schwartz Cee Betsy Saunders USC

Local Army Sarge spends furlough with parents in Archdale

About William B. Lackey, a First Sergeant stationed at Aliceville Alabama, on a fifteen day furlough with his parents Mr and Mrs O L Lackey of Archdale. Mrs Nell Henderson who had surgery last Tuesday at the Boulev ard unit of the High Point Memorial Hospital is improved and now sees visitors. Mrs Harry Doud of Norfolk Va visited here with friends Saturday. Mrs Doud formerly Miss Margaret Watson of this city visited Mrs Mabel Burnett and Mrs Bunn Hackney.

William B. Lackey Aliceville Ala Mrs O. L. Lackey Archdale Nell Henderson Boulevard High Point Memorial Hospital Harry Doud Norfolk Doud Margaret Watson Mabel Burnett Bunn Hackney

Legion Auxiliary to Hold Brief Pre Meeting Session

Auxiliary members prepare for a small business session at the Forty and Eight clubrooms before the joint meeting with the Post. Members are urged to arrive early for the briefing and the evening program.

Legion Auxiliary The

First Bond Buyers Named At War Loan Booths

Initial purchasers of bonds at five Civilian Defense booths were announced this morning. Ruth P. Anderson, Guilford County Sanatorium, bought first at the county building. John L. Anderson, Wilson, at the Sheraton Hotel. E. Vernard Weant, High Point, at the Post Office booth. Xanie Stowe, Springfield Road, at Elwood Hotel. Broadus D. Casey, 905 North Hamilton, at Center Theater booth. Woman’s Club members operate the booths for the Sixth War Loan Drive.

Civilian Defense Volunteer Service

Births Notice at High Point Memorial Hospital

A daughter was born December 11 to Mr. and Mrs. Lester Hubert Hedgecock of High Point Route Three at the Washington Street unit of High Point Memorial Hospital. A son was born December 10 to Mrs. George F. Hill of 10-B Clara Cox apartments at the same hospital unit. her husband had died months earlier. The Fidelis class of North Main Street Baptist Church will hold its annual Christmas party Tuesday night December 12 at 8:00 in the Men’s Bible class room. all members are urged to attend.

Lester Hubert Hedgecock High Point Route Three Washington Street High Point Memorial Hospital North Main Street Baptist Church Lottie Moon Carl Harvey Tipton Street

Demonstration Club to Hear Mrs Hayden Discuss Decorations

The Centennial avenue extension demonstration club will meet Tuesday at 7 30 p m at the Farmer's Center North Main street to hear Mrs J F Hayden speak on Christmas Decorations All members urged to attend and bring visitors along The article adds a note that capital in southern cotton mills is probably over eighty percent owned in the south.

Centennial Avenue Extension Farmer's Center North Main Street J. F. Hayden Southern Cotton Mills South

West’s misplay costs opponents in contract bridge

In a West dealer East-West vulnerable deal, West’s opening spade bid and later play led to a five-diamond save that failed. East shifted to clubs, West misread, declarer then ruffed, and South went down only 300 as opponents reached a vulnerable game in spades or slam in clubs.

West North South West East North Declarer

Newsboys Ship To Be Launched In Savannah Today

In Savannah Georgia Mrs Hazel Palmer of Athens Pa sponsors the liberty ship William L McLean named for the Evening Bulletin publisher The launch marks the Newspaper Boys for Victory drive with 150000 boys selling over 1300000000 war stamps Leslie McLean is present along with Robert McLean and William L McLean as the ship slides down the ways at the Savannah yard The event ties to Treasury Maritime Commission and wartime sponsorship plans and honors outstanding stamp sales by carriers across several states

Savannah Hazel Palmer Athens William L. McLean Philadelphia Evening Bulletin Palmer McLean Southeastern Robert McLean The Evening Bulletin Associated Press Bulletin John S. Williams Philadelphia Leslie District of Columbia New Jersey Pennsylvania West Virginia Delaware Maryland Treasury Maritime Commission

Community clubs schedule holiday week events

Altrusa executive board meets at Mary Lou Rothrock’s Woodrow address at 6 30. Garden clubs and DAR meet at YWCA and 400 Washington. Legion Auxiliary hosts box supper for Christmas cheer. Eastern Star gh party and garden club Christmas dinner planned. Evening programs include carols at Point Memorial and USO dance at the YMCA.

Ladies Night at First Evangelical and Reformed Church

The Brotherhood hosts Women of the Church for a Ladies Night in the Southern Furniture Exposition basement on Wednesday at 7 p.m. A turkey dinner and a program featuring a womanless wedding and magic feats are planned. Members urged to bring wives or girlfriends.

Brotherhood of First Evangelical and Reformed Church Bhorhood

earthquake shakes Solomon Islands in seismograph readings

New York report says a fairly severe earthquake in the Solomon Islands was recorded on Fordham University Seismograph. Rev. Joseph J. Lynch notes shocks at 12:43.48 p m and 12:50.55 p m, with disturbances 8 400 miles away. Earlier tremors in the Netherlands Indies were logged at 1:30 and 1:34 a m.

New York Solomon Islands Fordham University Joseph J. Lynch Netherlands Indies Lynch

Sunlight and climate in tuberculosis treatment

Dr. Clendening and Dr. Edgar Meyer argue sunlight and climate remain essential. Rollier’s approach using outdoor exposure aided bone and lymph node TB, while Peters notes sunlight limits vary by US region. The piece contrasts western sun culture with wider climates and notes regional caveats for year round sun therapy.

Edgar Meyer Cornell University Medical College Rollier Swiss Alps

Get Going Not Eyewash Your Big Dreams Start Now

A pep talk urges readers to quit waiting for a perfect chance and begin with small steps. It argues luck favors those who take the next action, comparing stalled ambition to diving into icy water and seizing each opportunity as it arrives.

Joe Louis Kate Smith

Germans Behave Thus Far Under Occupation

Paris reports that German communities under Allied occupation have shown surprising docility. Before September crossings, Nazi threats of guerrilla resistance failed to materialize as occupied towns like Aachen became shells. many key personnel were evacuated. The picture may change if Nazi evacuations endanger a critical core, but Allied forces remain cautious.

Paris Europe Aachen

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Miss McDade Snow Cridlebaugh War Bond St. Joseph Maurice Chamelin Odes M, Spurlin Pauline Sechrest Security Bank Jewish Women’s Study Group Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Co. of Milwaukee Company of America W. Page Harris Etro Samuel Hyman, Jeweler Samuel Hyman Samuel Hyan MR Krug Boros Thane Bethany Day Nursery New York City WPRB Sears Pidelis Mrs. Hayden Josephine Culbertson Altrusa Club Mary Lou Rothrock Woodrow Avenue High Point Garden Club Ywca Red Cross U Ted Junior Service League YWCA Alexander Martin Daughters of the American Revolution William Jarrell John Whitescarver Royster Tucker George Edward Wertz Maryetta Mungan High Point Altrusa Club Sheraton Legion Auxiliary and Legion Post Arcade Order of the Eastern Star Masonic T. R. Short J. G. Snipes J. J. Hamlin E. A. Downey Burbank Twentieth Century Study Club Henry Koonts Ardmore Circle Fred Thomas Forest Hill Drive Garden Emerywood Country Club 1! Point Memorial Entre Nous Club Adams Memorial Building Rptroyed Country Club YMCA Mittie Elizabeth Fry Archdale Friends Church Dr. Clendening National Tuberculosis Society Leroy Peters Albuquerque New Mexico United States Colorado Arizona Paso Texas Denver Santa Fe Albuuerque Manila Peters Elsie Robinson le Groome Childrens Minnie Lee Steed Vera Buckner Ruby Tyner Betty Trotter Pauline Hedgecock Helen Wright Princess Beauty Shop N. Main St Telsere
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