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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1945

Page

6

Servicemen to Revisit Local USO This Holiday Season

Miss Sara Alder, USO official, reports letters and calls from servicemen who plan to visit the city and the USO during the holidays. Sgt. Lester Carmen, famed for a bombing raid over a village, and J. Sal Palistino, the 000th man to sign the club register, are among expected visitors. Plans for Christmas activities will be announced later.

USO Sara Carmen J. Sal Palistno O.R.D Alderman

Evelyn Louise Skeen to wed Wayne Gray in Greensboro

Mrs. R. E. Skeen of Kernersville announces the marriage of her eldest daughter Evelyn Louise to Ho Wayne Gray of Colfax. The ceremony was held Saturday afternoon December 1 at Rev. Neal Armstrong's Greensboro home. Evelyn wore ice blue crepe. She is a Trinity and Union Schools alumna and works at the Advance Store in Salem. Wayne Gray is the son of Mr. and Mrs. G. H. Gray of Colfax. He attended Col High School and served two years in the armed forces, discharged last month.

R. E. Skeen Kernersville Ter Evelyn Louise Ho- Wayne Gray Colfax Neal Armstrong Greensboro Trinity and Union Schools Advance Salem Gray G. H. Gray Col High School Hubert Wayne Gray Evelyn Louise Skeen Route 1

Newcomers Club Plans Christmas Dinner at Colonial Drive

Members of the Newcomers Club will hold a Christmas event at 7 30 in the evening hosted by Mr and Mrs W J at 607 Colonial Drive. The gathering features a dinner with their husband as a special guest. Also mentioned Caracas as the capital of Venezuela in error context.

Newcom’ Club Caracas Venezuela Emerywood Frederick Arthur Thomas Fred A. Thomas Henry Alexander Betts Henry A. Betts Forest Hill Drive Fred A. Thomas, Jr Craig Venable Morton Dayton Newcomers’ Club W. J. McClure Colonial Drive

Christmas program at Ray Street and Elm Street schools

The City P T A and Elm Street School P T A announce Christmas programs hosted by elementary students. Ray Street’s event is tomorrow at 5 PM in the Elm Street auditorium with Mrs. Monroe in charge. Elm Street school hosts a 7:30 PM program directed by Karen Danady. Johnson School P T A meets tonight at 7:30 PM with a Christmas play to follow.

Parent-Teacher Association Ray Street School Parent-Teacher Association of Elm Street Harry Monroe

Lessons from a preemptive bid and a distant guess

A bridge problem shows how an East bold four spades bid misleads South. With long spades and a hostile defense, South should test trumps early by leading queen, hoping to split West and reveal the suit break. Also notes colonial origins of British Guiana and British Honduras.

West East South

Colorado Driving Education Aims for Nationwide Lead

State officials push for universal driver education in Colorado within a year. Denver schools already offer courses and nearly 200 high schools statewide provide instruction to improve future motorists.

Denver INS Colorado

Spring pig crop boosts meat counter supplies

Meat counters will see more pork chops ham and bacon as the spring pig crop is now being sold. Dealers note stronger supply as hog producers shift to market and prices stabilize for the season.

Christmas Parties At Green Street Baptist Church

The Truth Seekers class hosts a Christmas party Tuesday night December 18 at 7 30 at 1801 East Green Street with the revealing of pals and visitors welcome. The Pace Makers class also plans a Christmas party December 18 at 7 30 at 713 Centennial Avenue with members urged to attend.

Green Street Baptist Church Louise Martin East Green Street Kathleen Malpass Centennial Avenue

Christmas party notices from local church classes

The Mother's class of South Side Baptist church will hold a Christmas party on Tuesday December 18 at 7 PM at Mrs. Sexton 1204 Shelton. The T. E. L. class of West End Baptist church meets December 18 at 7 30 PM at Mrs. Hedrick 406 Rotary drive and asks each member to bring a gift. The Daughters of Wesley class of Calvary Methodist held a Christmas banquet December 14 at the Sheraton hotel with Roy S. Braden as speaker and Pauline McIntyre as pianist and Miss Lucille James delivering the welcome toast.

South Side Baptist Church Sexton Shelton West End Baptist Church D. R. Hedrick Rotary Drive Calvary Church Daughters of Wesley Calvary Methodist Church Sheraton Hotel Pauline McIntyre Roy S. Braden Lucille James A. H. Holton E. L. Bowman McIntyre J. C.ins Pauline Pietatyre Ne . Braden Ruby Peurifoy Jewel Rutledge Estelle Webb Helen Lee Ruth McBride Emma W. Dozier

Residents' News Snippets From Local Homes and Hospitals

Mrs Emma Leigh Creft Flynn has returned home after six weeks as a Baptist hospital patient. Ensign J Gracy Goldston Jr arrived for a week with his parents before reporting back to his ship in New York City. Mildred Lockabill came from St Louis to spend the holidays with relatives here and will return to work at the St Louis Administration Center. J R Young was a dinner guest with Prof and Mrs W Z Lord in Thomasville. Lonnie Platt, formerly of this city, is recuperating in Roanoke after pneumonia. Holt McPherson, former High Point Enterprise editor, visited his mother in High Point. Mrs Bessie Smith recuperating at High Point Memorial hospital after influenza. J Allen Austin Jr arrived home after separation from Ft Bragg. he served as a captain with an anti aircraft company and overseas 17 months in the European Theater of Operations.

Emma Leigh Creft Flynn West Russell Street The Baptist Hospital J. Gracy Goldston, Jr J. G. Goldston Arbordale Drive New York City Mildred Lockabill St. Louis Army Service Forces Lonnie Platt Roanoke, Va Lewis- Gale Roanoke Bessie Smith Alevard High Point Memorial Hospital J. Allen Austin, Jr Steele Street Ft. Bragg First Army John W. Lamb, Jr New Deal Bridge Club Mesdames J. C. Spencer James E. Webb Spencer Lamb Mildred Lamb le Kivett Bright Holland Ed. Finch

Home and Garden Club Benefit Tea Set for Wednesday

The Home and Garden club plans its annual silver tea for the Empty Stocking fund at Mrs. J. G. Doggett’s Rotary drive home. The event runs Wednesday from 4 30 to 5 30 in the afternoon. Members and associate members are invited.

Home and Garden Club J. G. Doggett

Christmas gatherings fill week with club events

Calendar lists Altrusa Christmas party hosted by Mrs. Sherwood, bridge at Emerywood CC with Mrs. Leath, Christmas tea at Mrs. Hayden’s, Veterans Auxiliary party prep at Broad Street, and multiple garden club events. Also notes L Amusante meeting at Miss Frances Johnson home and several dinners and dances at local venues.

Altrusa Club Sherwood Forrest Alice Dickerson Emerywood Country Club M. B. Leath Agey Garden Club J. F. Hayden Washington Street Broad Street Garden Club E. J. Hurst L’'Amusante Club Frances Johnson Otteray Drive J. Wade Hiatt Burbank Forest Hill Drive Home and Garden Club J. G. Doggett Rotary Drive Garden Study Club G. M. Mitchell Wiltshire Boulevard Andrew Jackson Post The American Legion Sheraton Council of Jewish Women Israel Bloom Edgedale Rive Hal Davis

Pattern 4572 Front Buttoned Frock and Jacket

A tot’s delight and mother’s too with Pattern 4572 for a front buttoned dress and jacket for girls in sizes 2 4 6 8. Includes yardage for size 6 and plain contrast, costs twenty cents plus optional Anne Adams Pattern Book for Fall and Winter at fifteen cents.

High Point Enterprise Pattern Dept P. O Station O New York N. Y Anne Adams

Mrs Crutchfield Hosts Asheboro Book Club Event

Mrs J G Crutchfield invited the Friday Afternoon Book club to Asheboro to hear a description of a sea voyage from Norfolk Virginia to New Zealand written by her son Captain Jim Crutchfield who has just returned from Pacific duty.

Asheboro J. G. Crutchfield Tess Oerticee Norfolk New Zealand Jim Crutchfield Pacific

Births Henry and Jane Mickey Announce Daughter Jane Elizabeth

Mr and Mrs John H Mickey Route 1 announce the birth of a daughter Jane Elizabeth born December 9 at the Washington Street unit High Point Memorial hospital. Cpl and Mrs John Clarence Lance 1404 East Green Street announce a daughter Alice Kay born December 16 at the Washington Street unit High Point Memorial hospital. Mrs Lance is the former Miss Alice Chilton. Cpl Lance is stationed in Germany with the armed forces.

Jane Mickey John H. Mickey Route 1 Jane Elizabeth Washington Street High Point Memorial Hospital Lance John Clarence Lance East Green Street Alice Kay Alice Chilton Germany

Odd Fellows To Meet Tuesday Evening In Lodge Hall

The Independent Order of Odd Fellows lodge will hold its regular meeting at 7 30 P M in the lodge hall Tuesday. Final plans will be made for shipping Christmas remembrances to the I O C F Orphans and Old People's Home at Goldsboro. The lodge will send turkeys totaling 100 pounds for the Christmas dinner, while the Rebekah lodge will provide presents for the children. Travel conditions may prevent both lodges from sending a delegation to Goldsboro for the dinner as in prior years.

Reption Lodge Order of Odd Fellows Odd Fellows Hall 1.O.C.F Goldsboro Rebekah

First Meal In The Air Eaten In 1783 Balloon Flight

A man and a woman ate the first meal aloft in a balloon on the first ascent in 1783.

Stephen Foster Composes Waltz for Flute Quartet at 13

A 13 year old Stephen Foster wrote a waltz for a quartet of flutes, showcasing early talent. The piece reflects his budding musical skill as a young composer in the fledgling American scene.

Stephen Foster

Make Cough Syrup at Home Quick Relief

Unverified home remedy claims a simple mix of Pinez and sugar creates a cough syrup. No cooking required, tastes fine, supposedly soothes phlegm and irritated throat while aiding sleep. Promises big savings versus store products and a money back guarantee.

Andyf Pinex

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the Enterprise Women Madeline Hoover Ken Fren Partyewcomers’ Club George Gershwin Nelson Florist and Decorators Baaness B. Nelson N. Main Minnie Lee Hedgecock Princess Beauty Shop Main St P.T.A RAY Street Pta PTA Johnson ST. P.T.A Johnson School Karen A Nady Marion Ill Bill Parks Phili Parks San Francisco South Dealer North-South Vulnerable British Guiana Dutch West India Company British Honduras W. Page Harris Vicks Plan Vicks J. R. Young Prof Mrs. W. Z Lord Thomasville Yesteray Holt McPherson Shelby Star Shelby de McPherson Charles of Ritz Mrs. Crutchfield Johnnie Gaye Sills John R. Sills T. Irving Hall Gordon Hall William Lane Vestal Palmer Emily Lou Wilson R. L. Wilson Maurice French Maurice Walgreen's Our Jerry Lee Hinkle Celebra R. M. Hinkle Archdale Donna Rene Moose Walter Moose Longstreet, Thomasville Laure Mia Laura Mockler Starlac Borden U.S. Department of Agriculture Bordens Borden Co Starlac’s Ginny Simms CBS
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