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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1941

Page

7

Thomasville BPWC Hosts Christmas Party and Plans

Thomasville BPWC held a Christmas party at the Methodist Hut with a talk on Faith For Living. Miss Minnie Gilliam spoke, Miss Eunice Woods read the Christmas story, and Miss Nell Boles presided as Santa distributed gifts to members. The group planned baskets for needy families and celebrated with carols and a four course dinner.

Thomasville Minnie Gilliam St. Luke Eunice Woods Jack Beard Nell Boles

Guilford College Professor Speaks Jamestown Club

Dr. Phillip W. Furnas head of Guilford College English spoke at the Modern Book Club open meeting a Christmas dinner in Greensboro reading his poems and dramatic pieces. Elizabeth Hanmer presided. H N Williard spoke for visitors. The group sang carols led by Geneve Morrison and guests were hosted at a long list of homes. The Jamestown community also held church and P T A events with Christmas programs and gatherings.

Jamestown Dec Phillip W. Furnas Guilford College Modern Book Club Herbert Gartland Greensboro Elizabeth Hanmer H. N Williard Furnas Geneve Morrison Airs EE No Willard E. F. Frazier Mrot Roy Carmichael C. I. Armfield Eddie Armfield O. M. Bundy Gertrude Moore Irma Bundy Frances Hani Ora Sublette Helen Bostick Mildred Marlette Elizabeth Hanner Byron Haworth High Point J. Victor Murchison Climax

Personal notices of local residents and travels

Mr and Mrs Otis Bundy and family attended a surprise birthday dinner for Milton Barber near Elon College. Lester Smith returned to Barksdale Field Louisiana after a brief home visit. Mrs W C Johnson returned home from Wesley Lane Hospital after major surgery. J W Howell Jr left for a business trip to Jacksonville Florida. Mrs G W Bryson and her son Charlie returned home from Sternberger Hospital. Miss Mildred Mariette spent Friday night with her parents in Graham. Edith Rudisill, former teacher now at Forest City, spends the weekend at the teacherage.

Otis Bundy Milton Barber Elon College Lester’ Smith G. C. Smith Barksdale Field Louisiana W. C. Johnson Wesley Lane Hospital J. W. Howell, Jr Jacksonville Fla G. W

Birth of Don Adrian Galloway at Burrus Memorial Hospital

Mr and Mrs A E Galloway of the Rowella Apartments announce the birth of a son, Don Adrian, on December 16 at Burrus Memorial Hospital. Mrs Galloway, formerly Miss Jane Hogan of Chapel Hill, is the mother. A Christmas motif themed the luncheon with a musical program by Mrs Con and Mrs Janice Atkins Edwards. Six local women attended as former students of Thomasville Female College.

A. E. Galloway Rowella Apartments Don Adrian Burrus Memorial Hospital Galloway Jane ‘Hogan Chapel Hill Con Janice Atkins Edwards Thomasville Female College H. G. Strayhorn

Emma Blair P T A Christmas Program Shines

Emma Blair School hosts a Christmas pageant The Happiest Christmas featuring fourth through sixth graders led by Ernestine Strickland Miss Keren Canady and Miss Ivey Paylor directed a ninety voice choir The event included a readers and a palm tree set with shepherds kings and the Nativity scene Guests from The High Point Ministerial Association attended and open house followed

Emma Blair School Luke Ernestine — Strickland Orient Christ Jesus Joseph Mary Star of Bethlehem Keren Canady Ivey Paylor Faye Rhode Steve Hassapelia Angels Lillian Andrews Shirley Jeane Beard Amilus King Wise Imen Raeford Harker Jimmie Rickert Kenneth Pike Hel C. Brown Ministerial Association

Christmas Play at Elm Street PTA Meeting

A two act play Jake Snyder's Christmas was staged before the Elm Street School Parent Teacher Association in the school auditorium. Richard Crowder portrayed Jake Snyder with Mrs Mary Clark and Miss Madelaine Keene directing. Carol singers from all grades performed as classmates and several students were named among the participants.

Jake Snyder Elm Street Parent- Teacher Association Mary Clark Madelaine Keene Richard Crowder Mary Alice ‘Batler Betty Jo Hedrick Betty Jo King Barbara Lee Charles Harkinson Billy Gray Bobby Hayworth Bobby Padgett Margaret Andrews Miss Butler Mrs. Young

Ada Blair PT A Hears Christmas Play and Glee Club

The Ada Blair School Christmas program featured the third and fourth grades presenting Uncle Sam's Christmas Party with Joe Robertson Laverne Carter and Robert Dixon in lead roles. The act promoted gifts of love religion free speech health peace and defense as education helps guard them. Carols including Virgin's Slumber Song Gesu Bambino Gloria and Birthday of the King were performed with Fabie Johnson Joyce Smith and Zola McDonald soloing. An illustrated devotional used lighting and pictures by fourth graders. A brief business session followed the performance by the Glee Club and cast.

Ada Blair Uncle Sam Education Joe Robertson Laverne Carter Robert Dixon Fabie Johnson Joyce Smith Zola McDonald

Oak Hill School presents The Adoration Christmas Vesper

Oak Hill School staged The Adoration a candle light Christmas vesp er in the auditorium with two readers Betty Rose Lee and Jeanette Nicks guiding a 63 voice primary choir and 55 voice elementary chorus under Frances Casey and Ruth Modlin. Peggy Haithcock Mary Sykes led Mary and Joseph roles with shepherds and angels named. solos by Modlin Com Burton Underwood Medlin and Hudson. Production staff included Ruth Welborn chairing and Esther Kee costume and lighting by Mayme Harper Cloyce Hunter Evelyn Stewart.

Oak Hill School Christ Betty Rose Lee Jeanette Nicks Frances Casey Ruth Modlin Dorothy Hoskins Hazel McSwain Helen Blankenship Naomi Jenrstte Katherine Shipman

Christmas Pageant Presented at Johnson Street P T A December Meeting

The Johnson Street school held its December meeting with a Christmas pageant titled O Holy Night. Faculty and pupils performed pantomime, music, movement and songs for a large audience, with spoken words of the program describing the nativity scene.

Johnson Street P.T. A Parent-Teacher Association of Johnson Street School

Cloverdale PTA to Hold December Meeting

The Cloverdale Parent-Teacher Association meets Thursday at 7 30 p m The program is led by Miss Winifred Bodie and features the Cloverdale Glee Club singing Christmas story themed selections

Cloverdale Parent-Teacher Association Winifred Bodie Cloverdale Glee Club

Brentwood PTA Christmas Pageant Thrills School Audience

The Brentwood Parent-Teacher Association staged its annual Christmas pageant in the school auditorium. Ninety pupils in vestments acted and sang as Mildred Jeffries read the nativity story. Patsy Clodfester and Roger Williams portrayed Mary and Joseph, with Donald Gallimore singing Abide With Me as a 33-child cross formed, ending with Joy To the World.

Brentwood Parent-Teacher Association Christ Mildred Jefferies Glee Club Mary Joseph Egypt Patsy Clodfester Roger Williams Donald Gallimore

Radio Schedule Highlights A Busy December 17 Lineup

Daily radio guide lists programs for December 17 with multiple networks and time slots. Highlights include The Tom Mix Serial, Captain Midnight, Denver String Orchestra, Amos and Andy, Fulton Lewis Jr, Cad Tinney Comment, and Eddie Cantor Variety, among numerous musical acts and news segments across CBS NBC and blue network listings. The schedule emphasizes a mix of dramas, comedies, musical variety, and news broadcasts throughout the evening.

Dinning Sisters Nbe W. van Dyne Scattergood Baines Captain Midnight Mbs Denver Abe Nbc-Blue Erwin C. Fill Chs-Bassa Chicago Dance Orchestra Dhe Denver Strings Hedlria Hop Cbs Carol Marsh Stella Unger Rbe Palka Dots Frank Parker Ciseb Armstrong Mbs-T Ubie News of Today Captain Minniga Mbs-West Amos and Andy Basic Fulton Lewis, Jr Red Atr. Keen Lanny Ross Dhs Morgan Kyw Iheshine Mack Gene Ranger Red Quiz Joe Kelly Edward G. Robinson Cha Cal Tinney Tmbs Dr. Christian Cbs the Lone Ranger Mbr East S Cba Eddie Cantor Abte Red Basin St Swing) Society Nhe-Blae Fred Allen Gabriel Heather Mbs-Basie S—Johnson Mbs I—District Attorney Paris Kacer Raymond Gram Swing Glang Miller Publtin Sfilliam Illman Blue Arvizu Seng Pertad Che Nall If News Ochs W200 Who Ted Nes Orca Nuwa

Rise and Shine at Fut Center and Parson of Panamint

Showtimes list for Fut Center and Parson of Panamint with multiple daily screenings. Paramount Wagons Roll and Wyoming feature times noted alongside local listings.

Paramount Ailalto Wyoming

Local hospital notes on operations and recoveries

Paul E Brown of 432 Tate Street underwent surgery at Guilford General Hospital this morning and is listed in satisfactory condition with visiting access after tomorrow. Miss Theda Carrigan of 1306 Ragan Street is recovering well after an appendectomy on Saturday night. Harry Williamson of New York City is recovering satisfactorily after an appendectomy at Guilford General Hospital and can receive visitors. Mrs Williams and their son Chris stay with Mr and Mrs H R Williamson on Johnson Street.

Paul EE. Brown Tate Street Guilford General Hospital Theda Carrigan Ragan Street Harry Williamson New York City

Birth Announcement for Bobby Lee McDaniel

Mr and Mrs Robert McDaniel of Thomasville road announce the birth of a son Bobby Lee on December 10 at Burris Memorial Hospital Mrs McDaniel is the former Christine Pearsall

Robert McDaniel Thomasville Road Bobby Lee Burrus Memorial Hospital McDaniel Christine Pearsall

Church Social and Circle Meetings Across Archdale Area

Local church groups report Thursday 7 30 pm gatherings at homes and churches. Archdale Methodist Philathea Green Street Baptist Lottie Holden Bible Class Oakwood Court Lottie Moon Circle English Street Wesley Memorial children’s parties Wesley Memorial Calvary Methodist Circle No 3 meet at Mrs McBride with officer elections and volunteers.

Susannah Wesley Archdale Methodist Church A. E. Williams Asheboro Road Lottie Holden P. W. Albertson Oakwood Court West End Lottie Moon Chu Oren Wesley Memorial Paris Wesley Memorial Church

Public Hearing Set On Zone Change North Main Street

City Council called a public hearing for January 7 to amend the zoning ordinance. The plan would restrict Business B on North Main Street at Emerywood Court to 100 feet on each side, with the rest as Residence A, amid debate over a petition to bar new business structures on Emerywood Court. The Board of Adjustments will also hear the petition.

North Main Street Emerywood Court Rodo Emerswood Court Emerywood Board of Adjustments Council F. D. Cline Greensboro West Green Street Redding Vail EL M. Knox Counc Sig Ediy

Funeral Rites for Jesse Lewis Held in High Point

The funeral for Jesse Lewis of Lexington, who died Sunday in a Lexington hospital, was held Tuesday at 2:30 PM at Pilgrim Holiness Church in High Point. Rev O L Ruth led the service with hymns by Mrs Otis Nance, Mrs A Brown, and Mrs Elma Warner. Pallbearers included Ernest Shuskey, Vernon Shuskey, Like Jones, Howard Elliott, Henry Lumley, and Grady Kepley. honorary pallbearers were J L Shuskey, Rufus Shuskey, Worth Shuskey, Sidney Shuskey, and Joe Lynch. Burial followed at Calvary Reformed Church Cemetery near Thomasville.

Jesse Lewis Thomasville Lexington Pilgrim Holiness Church High Point O. L Jordan Jesus Q. L Ruth Ernest Shuskey Vernon Shuskey Jones Howard Elliott Henry Lumley Grady Kepley J. L. Shuskey Rufus Shuskey Worth Shuskey Sidney Shuskey Joe Lynch

Thomasville police warn shooting firecrackers inside city

Thomasville police issued another warning this morning about discharging firecrackers within city limits. Police stated that a number of persons, especially young boys, are shooting firecrackers in certain parts of the city despite repeated cautions.

Thomasville

Riker Praises High Point College Band and Director

Professor Franklin Riker, long associated with Davidson College, commends the High Point College Band and conductor Olin Blickenederfer after the Christmas concert. He notes a well-trained, cohesive group with fine tone colors from the clarinet quartet and a generally sonorous, unified choir, predicting the band will continue to grow and impress with vitality and expressive nuance.

Franklin Riker Davidson College High Point College R. Blickens+ defer Riker James Christian Pfohl Olin R. Blickenederfer

Thomasville Empty Stocking Fund Reaches 400

In Thomasville on December 11 contributions to the Empty Stocking Fund approach 3600, announced by co chairs Mrs. 2 P Long and Mrs. James E Lambeth Jr. Plans aim to list needy families and deliver Christmas food and toys before Christmas Eve with a final call for non donors to contribute.

Yne Enterprises Thomasville P. Long James E. Lambeth, Jr

City Firecracker Incident Leads to Warrants for Boys

A group of boys were found throwing firecrackers on porch areas and starting a grass fire in one location. Warrants were issued last night for three boys in one city section with more to follow for other cases reported or discovered by local police.

Britain Boosts War Expenses

London reports Sir Kingsley Wood, chancellor of the exchequer, said Britain had spent 300,000,000 pounds to fight the war so far. Commons voted a new 1,000,000,000 pound war credit for the current year, with spending running at 12,000,000 pounds per day and potential extra borrowing for Far East costs.

London Kingsley Wood House of Commons Britain Commons Wood Far East

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