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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1942

Page

3

Social Calendar Details Christmas Week Activities

Wednesday schedules include tea at 4 p.m. with Mrs. E A Sumner 724 Florham Avenue and 7:43 p.m. Christmas dinner for the High Point Graduate Nurses Club at the YWCA. Other events list meetings at Montheu Avenue Parkway Emerswood Country Club and Canterbury Club with multiple hosts and reservations note. Saturday features the Duplicate Club session at the Emersywood Country Club at 2 p.m.

Home and Garden Lab E. A. Sumner Florham Avenue High Point Graduate Nurses Club Y.W.C.A High Point Council Sara Wagger Montheu Avenue Emersywood Country Club

PTA Trinity School Meeting Plans Christmas Program

The Parent-Teacher Association of Trinity School will meet this evening at 7:30 in the high school auditorium. A Christmas program will be presented by the primary grades.

Trinity School

Impressive Christmas Vespers At YWCA Draws Many

The Adams Memorial YWCA hosted a Christmas vesper yesterday afternoon with a Nativity pageant by the Wednesday Afternoon Girl Reserve Club. Shirley Williams played Mary, Vaunita Culver read, and Miss Mary Alice Puckett directed the pageant as others provided music. Tea followed with Abner W C Idol and Mrs H A White pouring, guests served beside a white Christmas tree and a snow scene centerpiece.

YWCA Adams Memorial Y.W.C.A Mary Shirley Williams Vaunita Culver Christ Mary Alice Puckett Frank Armfield Louise White Arthur Neve Nancy McManaway Curtis Smithdeal Sarah Head Zelma Parnell Evelyn Brown Betty Lou Nance Jjelen Shoal

Pentagon Club Christmas Bridge Dinner at Sheraton Hotel

Members of the Pentagon Club enjoyed a Christmas bridge dinner in the Sheraton East Blue Room during their annual event. A festive setup featured a decorative tree, gifts distributed after the meal, and top score honors awarded to Mrs. D. W. Cloniger with traveling honors to Mrs. L. G. Watkins Jr.

Pentagon Club Sheraton Hotel Sheraton D. W. Cloniger LG. Watkins, Jr Daisy Latham Margaret Dunn Jane Truesdell Ruth Pollock Clara Furgurson E.G. Watkins, Jr Gilbert Bernard James W. Farr D. K. Cloniger Henry Mayo Greensboro W.T. Forster E. C. Rankin Crowes Little Lee Sherrill

Tuesday Evening Garden Club Christmas Party At Gordy Home

The Tuesday Evening Garden Club held its annual Christmas party at Mrs. F. L. Gordy’s home with members and guests enjoying a warm program. Committee members including Mesdames Ring Short Conrad Snipes Mitchell prepared an engaging program and the group observed the customary gift exchange before farewells.

F. L. Gordy Mesdames C. A. Ring, Sr T. RB. Short Ray Conrad J. G. Snipes H. L. Mitchell

First Methodist Young People Plan Gala Christmas Party

The Young People’s Society of the First Methodist Church will hold a Christmas party Thursday evening at 7:36 in the basement of the church. All church youths are invited and asked to bring an inexpensive gift. Games appropriate to the occasion will provide entertainment.

Young People’s Society of the First Methodist Church Younh

W C T U Action Sought On Sheppard Bill

Members of the local Women’s Christian Temperance Union met at Mrs. G. Linsbury’s home for their Christmas gathering. They voted to join church women’s groups in urging the President to move quickly on the Sheppard Bill to abolish liquor near military camps and naval bases. Mrs. H A White spoke on Peace urging definite plans with nations involved for lasting world peace. Thirteen members attended.

Women's Christian Temperance Union G. Linsbury Fifth Street H. L. Kreienbaum The Christian Herald H. A. White

Plans Progressing For Carol Sing At Sheraton Sunday

Plans for a Community Sing of Christmas carols in the Sheraton Hotel lobby Sunday evening progress as pins are prepared. The event, sponsored by the Friday Morning Music Singers and the Musical Art Club, invites townspeople and others to attend. Choirs from area churches will lead from the balcony, with attendees gathering in the lobby after church services, using a 6:30 to 7:00 PM time frame and echoing the World War slogan Keep America Singing to spur morale. Mrs J T Hudson chairs the committee.

Sheraton Sokq Sindy Cuty Cink Avior Meee Dloor Coskt Uarty America J. T. Hudson

Christmas Pageant At Oak Hill Schools Vespers

The Oak Hill school staged a Christmas pageant titled To All The World, Peace with colored silhouettes by students. Readers Jack McWinhey and Nolan Brewer narrated as a 100 voice choir performed the Christmas story. Special roles were sung by Dorothy Hoskins, Mary Ruth Cornes, Betty Faye Hedgecock, Lomas Garner, Mary Lou Plummer, and Mary Jones.

Oak Hill Jack McWinhey Nolan Brewer Christ Dorothy Hoskins City School Music Department Mary Ruth Cornes Betty Faye Hedgecock Lomas Garner Mary Lou Plummer Mary Jones

Scout Troop Fetes Brownies With Christmas Party

Girl Scout Troop 18 hosted Brownie Troop 21 at Emmanuel Lutheran Church for a Christmas party. A Mother Goose Shadow Show preceded a treasure hunt with Christmas sweets. Troop 18 members listed. party planned for December 22 at 2 PM. Mrs. Henry Foscue and Miss Helen Marie Sheloff directed activities.

Emmanuel Lutheran Church Yemma Layton Dot Kendall Barbara Spencer Becky Wall Helen Lyon Florence Fine Joyce Loflin Patsy Eliot Betty Ann Rankin Joann Davis Rachel Leonard Jean Weekly Mary Sizer Janet Sue Langley Peggy McCain Joan Bissell Joan Green Mary Lee Church Henry Foscue Helen Marie Sheloff

Local Plant To Give Party For Employees

The Hillcrest Throwing Company plant will host its fifth annual employee and children party on Sunday December 20 at 2 30 p m. All employees participate. Santa Claus will distribute gifts of toys candies fruits and nuts to eligible children. Employees will receive a Christmas bonus graded by tenure. Special bonuses will honor former employees who left for conscription or military service. The plant will close for Christmas holidays December 24 and reopen December 28.

Hillcrest Santa Claus

Corder Walker Vows Announced at Fort Bragg Chapel

Special to The Enterprie from Asheboro reports the marriage of Miss Della Corder and Pvt Myron E. Walker at Fort Bragg post chapel on December 7. Chaplain Leland Freidenburg officiated. The bride wore a navy costume with navy and white accessories.

Asheboro Della Corder Enoch Corder Ashboro Myron E. Walker Earl Walker Laverne Minn Fort Bragg Leland Freidenburg

Christmas Visits And Military Family News In Teague

About people in Teague including Averett College student Mary Elizabeth Clark visiting her parents Mr. and Mrs. S. C. Clark and brother Stephen Clark Jr. Duke student expected. First Sergeant Charles T. Parker of Pendleton Field Oregon arriving on furlough to visit parents. Douglas Gold leaves for Beaufort to join Civilian Air Patrol ground crew. Nancy Edith Walton a Guilford General Hospital appendectomy patient. Alichael Lee Edwards critically ill at Guilford General Hospital. Doris White returns to Richmond after visit. Mrs Forrest H. Murray and Miss Marguerite Murray travel to Charleston for Governor's Day at The Citadel with Marguerite returning to Randolph-Macon.

Mary Elizabeth Clark Averett College Danville S. C. Clark Parkway Stephen Clark Duke University Charles T. Parker Pendleton Field Oregon A. ‘Ss. Parker Emerswood ‘Court Parker LU. S. Army Air Corps Douglas Gold Beaufort Civilian Air Patrol Mr. Gold Doug Teague J. C. Edwards Reed Street Alichael Lee Guilford General Hospital A. F. Edwards J. A. Brown Forrest H. Murray Marguerite Murray Charleston

Pre Nuptial Events For Pegg Du Bose Bridal Party

Pre wedding festivities for Ellen Mae Pegg and Clyde Du Bose unfold in Thomasville with a Sheraton Hotel Blue Room brunch and a Sheraton High Point dinner. Attendants, family, and out of town guests gather for cake cutting, tea, bridge, and shower events, emphasizing pink and white bridal motifs and a three tier cake.

Pegg-DuBose Thomasville Ellen Mae Pegg J.g Clyde DuBose Ted Smith Douglas Crutchfield Sheraton Hotel Miss Pegg Nell Boles Annie Lee Jarwell High Point Virginia Gardner Mesdames S. W. du- Bose Richmond, Va D. A. du- Bose Hillsboro Alvah Boyles W. Ik. McGee Claiborne Pennington Walter Newby J. W. Hawethorne D. A. Long C. F. Finch Sheraton High Paint Annie Lee Jarrell J. W. Hawthorne D. EH. Brown Richmond Ted. Smith Greensboro Airs W. KK. McGee Howard Dobbs Wiles DuBose C. FE. Finch U. S. Naval Reserve Alvah Bowles W.E. Tomlinson Boyles Erwin Heights W. E. Tomlinson M. L. Bales

Christmas musical program featured at Allen Jay PTA meet

The Allen Jay School December PTA gathering opened with a concert in the auditorium. The High School Glee Club Band and Carter Orchestra performed Christmas music under Mrs Bennison and Mr Gordon with Mrs Hadley as special guest. Rev E W John-nals led the devotional. Miss Bray seventh and Mr Payne eighth grade won attendance awards.

Associatio Jays School Allen King Glee Club Carter, Spencer Bennison Hadley Greensboro Gordon

Parmalee Durham Birthday Party At Home On Tenth

Parmalee Durham daughter of Mr and Mrs Lee Durham of 508 Forest Avenue entertained many friends at a Saturday birthday party at her home for her tenth birthday. Games were played and refreshments served to guests Jean Hocutt Jean Larcum Elizabeth Pressyman Peggy Clark Venetia Wilcox Betty Kerr Mantha Hoover Betty Dean Sorrell and Virginia Perry.

Parmalee Durham Lee Durham Forest Avenue Jean Hocutt Jean Larcum Elizabeth Pressyman Peggy Clark Venetia Wilcox Betty Kerr Mantha Hoover Betty Dean Sorrell Virginia Perry

Beta Sigma Phi Mu Chapter Plans Evening Meeting

The Mu chapter of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority will meet this evening at 7 30 with Mrs. Enoch Tipton Jr at the home of her mother Mrs J E Gibson on Forest Hill Drive according to an announcement this morning.

Beta Sigma Phi Sorority Enoch Tipton, Jr J. E. Gibson Foarest Hill Drive

Women's Wesley Class Party At Zimmerman Residence

The Woman's Study Class of Wesley Memorial Methodist Sunday School held its annual Christmas party at Mrs. T. R. Zimmerman’s home on West Farriss Avenue. Members brought toys for the Empty Stocking Fund and gifts for hospitalized soldiers. Music, poetry, and carols framed the program led by Miss Charlotte Zimmerman and Miss Hazel Zimmerman with Mrs. Morris and Mrs. Peacock.

Wesley Memorial Methodist Sunday School T. R. Zimmerman West Farriss Avenue Charlotte Zimmerman Hazel Zimmerman Arthur Morris John Peacock

Mobleys Welcome Daughter Bonnie Lou Born December 16

Pvt and Mrs J L Mobley Jr announce the birth of a daughter Bonnie Lou on December 16 at 301 English Street. Mrs Mobley formerly Etta King of Route One High Point.

J. L. Mobley, Jr English Street Bonnie Lou Mobley Etta King Route One High Point

Archdale Susannah Wesley Class To Meet Thursday

The Susannah Wesley Class of Archdale Methodist Church will meet Thursday evening at the home of Mrs. J. W. Coltrane. Associate hostesses will be Mesdames A. E. Williams and R. K. Auman at Green Street. Philathea Class Plans Party at Green Street Baptist Church.

Archdale Susannah Wesleys Susannah Wesley Archdale Methodist Church J. W. Coltrane Mesdames A. E. Williams R., K. Auman Green ST. Philathaea Philathea Green Street Baptist Church

Glorifying Yourself Send Colorful Gifts To Men In Service

Alicia Harty notes military dress sparks talk but urges gift ideas for service men. Highlighted are colorful toiletries, leather travel kits, shaving essentials, and festive sets with durable, stylish containers. Emphasizes masculine flair without sacrificing practicality or color.

Alicia Harty NEA Service Alicia Trand

Plans Reveal Christmas Party at Blair Park Clubhouse

Announced today plans for an annual Christmas party to be held Friday evening at 7 30 in the Blair Park Clubhouse. The event promises festive activities and community cheer for attendees.

Blair Park

Also Mentioned on This Page

Women's Madeline Hoover Emerswood Country Club H. A. Millis Guren Club H. T. Hudson Valette Harris Hudson Emrywood Country Club Canterbury Roy Spearman Brentley Circle Altrusa Club J. L. Rothrock Woodrow Mirs Mary Ballard Rothrock Rinity P T. A Spencer RR. A. Craven West Lexington Princess Princess Beauty Shop Cor Main Washington Grace's Lucille Ingram Dorothy Hulf Marion Moore First Methodist Young People's Society Ecnerd T.marig Mademoiselle Gilbert S W.C.T.U Carol Sing Corder-Walker Nancy Edith Walton Doris White D.M. White South Main Streets Charles F. Finch James F. Lambeth Ralph Lambeth Frank Lam Beth Randolph ‘Street Bridg-Elect Wahler Newby Jennie Reid Newby Theresa Hoover Selene Parker Frances Kratz Molly Lambeth Jennie Pennington Co. F. Finch James Lambeth, Jr F. J. Alexander C. R. Patterson John R. Myers Lexington Road A. J. Heilig Norwood Heath Armfield and Son Albemarle Cregson Fearington Winston- Salem James Heiig S. O. Reilly Durham Ralph Wilson Alice Lambeth Wilson Fanny Lena Myers P. FE. Parker West Main Street Mrs. Myers Marc Snell Bill Snell Mrs. Wilson Phi Beta Club Red Cross Surgical Doak Finch R. L. Lambeth J.P. Crowder E. A. Pegg Austin Finch Harry Lee Lambeth Meade Hite E. W. Cates Charles F. Lambeth George Finch C. H. Newby W. Ff. Tomlinson West End Beauty Shop Victory Allen Jay PTA Beta Sigma Phis Wesley Zimmerman Vicks Peggy Anne Main Street
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