D A R Chapter Holds Christmas Meeting at Mrs Hayden Home
Alexander Martin chapter of the D A R held its December gathering at Mrs J E Hayden’s home 400 Washington Street. Mrs Hayden hosted with several associate hostesses while members enjoyed readings songs tea and a social hour with festive decorations and Nativity scene displays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D.A.R
Hayden
J.e _ ee
Washington Street
Alexander Martin
Mesdames Royster Tucker
John Whitescarver
William Jarrell
George Edward Wertz
Marietta Mungan
Aan R. A. Went
Margaret Sangster
Aubrey Poston
Edith Moore Sherrod
War Bond BoothThursday DAR and Clubs Schedule
A community event listing notes a war bond booth on Thursday hosted by the D A R Chapter alongside University Women Catholic Guild and events for the Sat Girl and Altrusa Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D.A.R
University Women Catholic Guild
Altrusa Club
Sergeant George Allred to Return from Asia Tour
Army flyer notes Sgt. George W. Allred of the Air Force will arrive at Fort Bragg around December 11 after 30 months overseas in the Southwest Pacific. He will visit his mother, Mrs. J. H. Allred, at 3 Parks Street, High Point, before returning home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Mackall
George W. Allred
Ft. Bragg
Parks Street
High Point
J. H. Allred
League Donates Extra Funds to Stocking Fund
Members of the Junior Service League met at the North Main Street W C A building to approve a 25 dollar supplement to their 50 dollar Empty Stocking Fund gift. Mrs A M Rankin Jr presided as chair with members urged to sponsor individual families for Christmas cheer. Reports covered League clinic activity, letters from service men, and preparations for January events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Junior Service League
Harry Alexander
League
Lawrence Matton
J. E. Millis
J. W. Lindsay
Jace Haworth
First Bond Buyers Named At Booths By Civilian Defense
The High Point chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy with zone leaders announced the first bond buyers yesterday. Mary Jean Tinsley bought at the Postoffice booth, Dan D Arden at the Sheraton, Myrtle Perry Allred at Elwood, and Norman D Lippincott at the County building. The Junior Service League staffs the booths today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
United Daughters of the Confederacy
Mesdames Matt Wall
Katherine Raymond
Civilian Defense Volunteer
Postoffice
Mary Jean Tinsley
Woodrow Avenue
Sheraton Booth
Dan D. Arden
Chandler Street
Elwood
Myrtle Perry Allred
Sunset Drive
Norman D. Lippincott
North Main Street
Junior Service League
Christmas Class Parties At Local Churches This Week
Several church classes announce Christmas gatherings this week. The Dorcas class at Green Street Baptist meets Friday at 7 30 pm at Mrs J L Payne 240 Monthey Avenue to elect new officers and reveal Pals. The Keystone class of First Baptist plans a Christmas party Thursday December 14 at 7 30 pm hosted by Mrs Frances Falls 1024 Barker Street. The Vota Vitae class of Green Street Baptist hosts its Christmas pony party Thursday at 7 45 pm at Mrs Oscar Hall 402 Cable Street with 4 gifts per member. The Philathea class also plans a Christmas party Thursday December 14 at Mrs J O House 2010 East Green Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorcas
Green Street Baptist Church
J. L. Payne
Monthey Avenue
Keystone
The
First Baptist Church
Frances Falls
Barker Street
Oscar Hall
Cable Street
J. O. House
East Green Street
Miss Flippen to Wed Bob Hyatt
Greensboro couple announce the engagement of Elizabeth Ada Flippen to Bob Hyatt of the United States Navy. Elizabeth is the eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs Sam Flippen and the future bride to be.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Flippen
Bob Hyatt
Sam Flippen
Greensboro
Route One
Elizabeth Ada
United States Navy
Flippen
Eastern Stars Present Christmas Program at Masonic Hall
The Eastern Star chapter held its regular meeting at the Masonic Hall last evening. Mrs. Willie Updegrove presented a Christmas program with songs, poems, and a solo dedicated to service members. The chapter accepted one new member petition, voted to donate 75 to the Masonic and Eastern Star Home, and will give gifts to the Adopted Guest at the chaye. A Red Cross committee was announced and members exchanged gifts before a social hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masonic Hall
Willie Updegrove
Clyde Johnson
Edwin Bennison
Kate Bryant
Masonic and
Eastern Star
Chayse
Red Cross Committee
Miss McDade Honored At Greensboro Bridal Party
Mary Ruth McDade engaged to marry M/Sgt. Richart Kaiser was feted at the Hendrix home in Greensboro. Guests helped craft a scrapbook with themes from childhood courtship and marriage. Margaret Hunt of High Point did the lettering while hostesses provided elegant refreshments and candle holders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Ruth McDade
M/Sgt
Margaret Hunt
High Point
Hendrix
Mesdames
Herman Burrows
J. D. McCreary
Ford Wilson
Maude Burrows
Pearl Cridlebaugh
Maxine Lybarger
Dorothy Hiatt
Dorot Davis
Fay Burrows
Point
Ima Marsh
Greensboro
Red Cross Heads Attending National Meet in Washington
Mrs Horace Haworth and Mrs J Knox Wilson, leaders of the Point Chapter American Red Cross, arrived in Washington to attend the National annual meeting. The session will elect two Central Committee members for three-year terms due to Kellstadt and Rowland Jr. term expirations and address other business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horace 5. Haworth
Oi Point Chapter
American Red Cross
J. Knox Wilson
Washington, D. C
Ame Red
Central Committee
Charles H. Kellstadt
William O. Rowland, Jr
Christmas Pageant At Johnson Street School
A Christmas pageant titled O Holy Night will be presented by students at Johnson Street School Thursday at 7 30 replacing December PTA meeting and inviting all trustees and heads. Divorce filed Helen Pauline Brewer sues Guy Kenneth Brewer in Municipal Clerk's office for two years separation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson Street
PTA
Helen Pauline Brewer
Guy Kenneth Brewer
Wedding Planned for March at Amos Hosiery Mills Family
Seaman Hyatt, son of Bob Hyatt, is employed at Amos Hosiery Mills. The wedding is planned for March.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amos Hosiery Mills
Seaman Hyatt
Bob Hyatt
Glamorous Aprons Take Stage In Gift List
An editor notes aprons becoming fashionable gifts for women with maid duties, highlighting designer Helene Pons whose provocative line ranges from kitchen duty styles to hostess cocktail pieces. Aprons come in glazed chintz pastes, hand painted designs, and chic chambray fabrics, blending practicality with whimsy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oy BonetEy Roe
New York
Helene Pons
Duplication concerns in a six heart contract
The deal shows North and South reach six hearts after a bidding sequence from two diamonds to three notrump and four diamonds. South uses the four diamond bid to signal toward club honors, warning North of potential club duplication and shaping the contract safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North
South
James R Steele Returns From National AAU Meeting
James R Steele returned from Atlantic City New Jersey after attending several days of the national Amateur Athletic Union meeting. He left Thursday and came back yesterday. Mrs J P Rawley is a patient at the Boulevard unit of High Point Memorial hospital and expected to remain there several days. Buy Christmas Seals and Prevent Wartime Rise in TB.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James R. Steele
Atlantic City
N. J
National Amateur Athletic Union
J. P. Rawley
Boulevard
High Point Memorial Hospital
Y Business Club Elects New State Officers
The Business and Professional club of the YWC held a dinner meeting at Adams Memorial building then sang Christmas carols. Mrs. Claude Kimrey was elected president and led the nominating committee. Newly chosen officers include Laura Young as vice president, Mary Ruth Seward recording secretary, Unity Nash treasurer, Marie Heath program chairman, Kathleen Young project chairman, Ina Mee Adams editor, Rada Poston reporter, Thelma Patrick representative to the Business Girls' Council, Lillian Marlowe and Marjorie Welborn. honorary members are Mrs. H. A. Millis, Mrs. J. W. Lindsay and Mrs. Henry White.
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The
YWC
Adams Memorial
Claude Kimrey
Laura Young
Mary Ruth Seward
Unity Nash
Marie Heath
Kathleen Young
Ina Mee- Adams
Rada Poston
Thelma Patrick
Business Girls’ Council
Lillian Marlowe
Marjorie Welborn
Methodists Plan Crusade For Christ In Greensboro District
An enthusiastic group of Methodist leaders met at West Market Church Greensboro to plan the Crusade for Christ campaign for the Greensboro district. Dr. W. A. Lambeth presided and Rev. Wilson O. Weldon was chosen secretary. The drive aims to raise 86377 in the Greensboro district toward a 575925 Western North Carolina Conference apportionment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist
Inc
West Market Church
Greensboro
Crusade For Christ
W. A. Lambeth
Wilson O. Weldon High Point
Methodist Church
North Carolina
W. A4
Ewen
High Point
R. Ownbey
Reidsville
Lceen Jr
J. Elwood Mitchell
Lambeth
Wesley Memorial Arch
R. T. Amos
George C. Pisieen
T. Iy Stric
Wilson O. Weldon
Point
R. L. Ownbey
W. A.bel
O. D. Nelson
Lloyd Amos
Elwood Mitchell
T. C.reensboro
J. Hoyle, Sr
Presnell Sentenced 10 to 20 Years in Penitentiary
Judge H Hoyle Sink in Superior Court sentenced Carlos Presnell 25 to 20 years for the robbery with firearms of J M Shore operator of Marine Oil in High Point The jury found him guilty after a short deliberation He has prior sentences for assault and a long police record including in Florida and Texas Shore identified Presnell as one of two bandits who stole 4000 gallons of gasoline ration tickets. Otto Jones the other suspect is serving a long term in prison
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Superior Court
H. Hoyle Sink
Carlos Presnell
High
Sink
Presnell
Florida
Texas
High Point
Shore
Cleveland
Ohio
Otto Jones
Christmas party and programs at local clubs and venues
Calendar lists Garden Study Club Christmas party at Emerywood Country Club dinner. 8 p.m. High Point Graduate Nurses Christmas program with Cadet Nurses at High Point Memorial Hospital singing carols at the YWCA. 12:30 p.m. Newcomers Club luncheon hosted by Mrs. Co L Eaton at 1040 Wellington Road. 1 p.m. Entre Nous Club hosted by Mrs. Hayden at 400 Washington Street. 30 p.m. Christmas vesper service at Adams Memorial Building. 6:30 to 8 p.m. Weekly family night at Emerywood Country Club. Saturday 8:15 p.m. USO dance at YMCA with ORD band.
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Garden Study Club
Emerywood
High Point
YWCA
High Point Memorial Hospital
le Peng
Newcomers
Co. L. Eaton
Wellington Road
Entre Nous Club
J. Ae Hayden
Ashington Street
Mse
Adams Memorial Building
Emerywood Country Club
YMCA
Miss Patton to Wed Pvt Pond on January 1
The engagement announces Miss Patton daughter of Mrs Laura F Patton and the late L F Patton of Jamestown Rt 1 to Pvt Laurice W Pond son of Mr and Mrs Pond of Lincoln Center Maine. Pond is stationed at Camp Mackall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Patton
Pvt. Pond
Laura F. Patton
Loiston F. Patton
Jamestown Rt. 1
Laurice W. Pond
Lincoln Center
Maine
Camp Mackall
Funeral services for Mrs Martha E Pickett of Lexington
Mrs Martha Ellen Pickett 91 widow of J F Pickett died at her home Rt 4 Lexington yesterday morning at 4. Funeral services were held today at Shiloh Methodist church at 2:30 with burial in the church cemetery. She was a Davidson county native. Surviving are three daughters Ola Walser Lexington Rt 4 Mrs W M Hege Lexington Rt 3 and Mrs Ernest Leonard of the home 26 grandchildren 55 great grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexingtton
Martha Elen Pickett
J. F. Pickett
Shiloh Methodist Church
Pickett
Davidson County
Ola Walser
Lexington
W. M. Hege
Ernest Leonard
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