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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Dec 19, 1945

Page

6

Christmas Tea At Hayden Home By Wayside Club

The Wayside Garden club hosted a Christmas tea yesterday afternoon at Mrs. J. F. Hayden’s home 400 Washington Street from four to five. Mrs. Royster Tucker assisted as hostess. guests entered past a festively decorated hat and greenery scene. A nativity and cathedral choir filled the music room as Mrs. Hayden led carols. Mrs. Henry Koonts gave a paper on Christmas This Year. Refreshments followed in the dining room with poinsettias and holly, then gifts were exchanged in the hall beside a miniature silver reindeer display.

Wayside Garden Club J. F. Hayden Washington Street Royster Tucker Tuck Music Room Hayden Henry Koonts

USO Seeks Christmas Meals for Service Men In City

The USO asks residents to invite service members home for Christmas dinner at noon on Christmas Day. Miss Jank executive director urges contacts by Thursday to arrange hosts in the city. Many service men will be away from home again, and officials request cooperation to provide a home atmosphere.

USO Christ Goethe Miss Jank

Tau Phi Lambdas Christmas Party Highlights

The Theta Kappa chapter of Tau Phi Lambda enjoyed a holiday gathering at the W.O.W. home with eleven members in attendance. The evening featured games, songs, and the exchange of Christmas gifts, plus refreshments served by Mesdames Worman Cruse and Jimmy Skinner. Miss Mae McGhee attended as a guest. The page also notes a Kansas University campus fad of racing to collect autographs.

Theta Kappa Tau Phi Lambda Sorority W.O.W Mesdames Worman Cruse Jimmy Skinner Mae McGhee

Two Christmas Events This Week At Kindergarten

Mrs W G Kirkman outlines plans for a Christmas tree and program at the kindergarten tomorrow morning. A Christmas tea for the children's mothers is set for Friday afternoon from 3:30 to 4 at the kindergarten.

W. G. Kirkman

Calendar of Christmas social events at local clubs

The Garden Study Club hosts a Christmas dinner at Mrs G M Mitchell 1420 Wiltshire Blvd. Andrew Jack post American Legion plans a dinner dance at Sheraton ballroom. Council of Jen meets at Mrs Israel Bloom on drive. Emerywood Country Club shifts to Wednesday for a bridge party hosted by Mr and Mrs Hal Davis. Tea events at 906 Forest Hill Dr and other gatherings include Misses Mary Anne and Barbara Thomas luncheon at Emerywood, Newcomers Club Christmas dinner at W J McClure home, Emerywood Splicate Club weekly play, and Point Memorial Hospital nurses Christmas party.

Garden Study Club G. M. Mitchell Wiltshire Boulevard Andrew Jack The American Legion Sheraton Hotel Council of J °En Israel Bloom Emerywood Country Club Hal Davis Fick Arthur Thomas F A Thomas Henry Alexander Betts Fred A. Thomas Henry A. Betts Forest Hill Drive Conor Fred A. Thomas, Jr Craig Venable Morton Dayton Erie Mércury Athletic Club Richard Johnson Mary Anne Barbara Thomas Bradford Thomas Newcomers’ Club W. J. McClure Colonial Drive Emerywood Splicate Club Pemce Shin Street the Point Memorial Hospital

Foreseeing a danger in today's contract

The declarer should have anticipated the risk after West led clubs and East shifted to clubs. By delaying trump draws and finessing heart queen, South could have maintained control and created a path to success, avoiding the four tricks loss.

West South East Declarer

Informal Party To Decorate Tree At USO Saturday

Junior hostesses invited to USO on Saturday for an informal tree decorating and stocking filling party. The Altrusa club and Dr. and Mrs Hes ter fund and fill one hundred stockings for servicemen unable to be home at Christmas. After decorating, dancing and refreshments follow. Hostesses should bring two inexpensive Christmas gifts for the tree.

USO Altrusa Club H. Hester USO Club

Christmas Program and Events At Local Churches

Rankin Memorial Methodist Church hosts a 7 30 p m Christmas program with songs recitations and a pageant The Sunday school kids receive treats and the intermediate class presents A Candle In the Window during worship A candle light service closes the day The Philathea class of First Baptist holds its annual Christmas party at Mrs C E Sheloff 539 Parkway with Rev Weldon and Mrs Weldon as guests The Mothers Prayer Band meets tomorrow afternoon for a Christmas party bringing gifts for exchange Calvary Methodist Molly Phipps Philathea class meets December 20 at 7 30 pm in the church basement and asks gifts for the annual gift exchange.

Rankin Memorial Methodist Church First Baptist Church C. E. Sheloff Parkway Wilson O. Weldon First Methodist Church Weldon G. S. Barnes Mothers’ Prayer Band J. Q. Cheves Willowbrook Street Calvary Church Molly Phipps Philathea Calvary Methodist Church

L Amusante Club Holds Meeting At Frances Johnson Home

A called meeting of the L Amusante club was held at Miss Frances Johnson's Otteray Drive home. Vice president Mary Sue Briggs presided due to the president's absence. The group planned an informal holiday party with husbands and dates as guests and agreed on a member-financed refreshment menu. Attending were Theo Redman, Clara Cole Sherrod, Mary Sue Briggs, and Mesdames Carter Holbrook, Pete Morrow, Tom Pitts, John Hughes, and Dupuy Sears.

L'Amusante Club Frances Johnson Otteray Drive Mary Sue Briggs Theo Redman Clara Cole Sherrod Mesdames Carter Holbrook Pete Morrow Tom Pitts John Hughes Dupuy Sears

Christmas Theme For Business Club Meeting At Y

The YWCA Business and Professional club met at the Y for a 6 15 PM session with a large turnout and One visitor Mrs Adelaide Smith Elected officers for the coming year include Frances Muse president Ruth Surrat vice president Maude Reynolds recording secretary Margaret Sink corresponding secretary Hulia Liles treasurer Ruth Harbison program chairman Anabel Thompson constitution chairman Frances Rebecca Brown historian Lillian Kimrey editor Ina Mc Adams reporter Unity Nash and Kathleen Young as representatives A Christmas devotional program followed with carols and a talk by Lydia Stanford state director of Child Evangelism.

Business and Professional Club of The Y.W.C.A Adelaide Smith Frances Muse Ruth Surrat Maude Reynolds Margaret Sink Hulia Liles Ruth Harbison Ana

Lyons-Bean Vows Announced Here

Announcement of the marriage of Patricia Hoyle Bean of this city to Bobby Gene Lyons of Tifton Georgia. The ceremony occurred in High Point on December 1 with only immediate family present. Mrs. Lyons is the daughter of John L. Bean and wife of 510 Richardson Street. She worked at J Penney here. Mr. Lyons is the son of W A Lyons of Tifton Georgia and recently completed preliminary training at Bainbridge Island Station and expects a transfer to the West Coast.

Patricia Hoyle Bean Bobby Gene Lyons Tifton High Point Lyons John L. Bean Richardson Street J. Penney W. A. Lyons Bainbridge Oval West Coast

Telephone Co to Hold Office Christmas Party

The North State Telephone company will host an office Christmas dinner for staff tonight at 7 30 o'clock. Twelve covers are set in the Sheraton room of the Staten Hotel.

The North State Telephone Company Staten Hotel Sheraton

Thomasville Couple Wed In First Methodist Ceremony

Miss Dorothy Westmoreland and Leman A. Taylor married December 8 at the First Methodist church in Thomasville with Rev. Charles D. White presiding. Bet y Jo Westmoreland served as maid of honor and Dennis A. Westmoreland was best man. The couple left for a wedding trip north after a reception hosted by local friends. Taylor, from North Bessemer Pa, served in the Ninth Infantry during World War II and now works for a Pennsylvania railroad. Westmoreland is employed at Boyles Veneer Co.

Thomasville Dorothy Westmoreland Leman A. Taylor North Bessemer First Methodist Church Charles D. White White Duke Chapel Durham Betty Jo Westmoreland Dennis A. Westmoreland Navy Bill Jarrett J. C. McLain Catawba College Bill Lloyd University of North Carolina Leon Jones Charles Lloyd Virginia Hooker Openet William Thrower S. R. Harrett Mesdames J. H. Streetman Carrie Westmoreland Clyde Watts Taylor Stewart Westmoreland Asheboro Africa Sicily England France Germany B. and L. E. Railroad Pennsylvania

Graduate Nurses Meet Postponed

Members of the Graduate Nurses' club are asked to note that their monthly meeting will not be held tonight due to inclement weather, it was announced this morning.

Graduate Nurses’ Club

Local Health and Social Notes From Trinity

About People C C Cagle of Trinity is flat at his home with pneumonia contact ed after an accident when he received slight injuries in Philadelphia a week ago. His condition is slightly improved today. Jack Preston a former resident of the city is a guest of Mr and Mrs G W Sutton on Rotary drive. He recently returned from 22 months service overseas in the European theater with an anti aircraft company. Friends of Mrs Archie Newton regret to learn that she is ill at her home 602 Hillcrest drive with influenza. Her condition is slightly improved at this time.

C. C. Cagle Trinity Philadelphia Jack Preston G. W. Sutton Archie Newton Hillcrest Drive

Literary Club Luncheon and Christmas Gatherings in Thomasville

Members of the Literary Club entertained at Mrs. R. H. Holliday’s Winston street home with a two course luncheon and holiday table decor. Mrs. Ben Harris presided. Mrs. James E. Lambeth read a paper on The Mormon Religion prepared by Mrs. W. H. Curlee. Mary Crouse Wesleyan guild held a Christmas party at a Fair Grove Methodist church member’s home, with a kitchen shower for Jewel Crouse. A marriage ceremony for Mrs. Alta Ree Thompson and Marvin B. Black took place at N. L. Aderhaldt’s home. Black, discharged after four years in the Army, served overseas in Europe.

Feedal Newenterprise Literary Club R. H. Holliday Winston Street Ben Harris James E. Lambeth Mesdames Robert Rapp James Lambeth, Jr. M. Lles Joe Bales Paul Green J. E. Lambeth J. R. Myers E. R. Richardson J. F. Garner Roy Proctor J. O. Branson Clyde Black Hospital Mary Crouse Luther Clemmons Alta Ree Thompson Marvin B. Black N. L. Aderhaldt The Ace Harris Street Aderaldt Fred Thompson Thomasville Eagle Ohn Andry Black Germany France Belgium Italy

Women of the Moose Meeting Postponed

The regular Women of the Moose meeting scheduled for tonight has been postponed to a future date to be announced later by Senior Regent Witherspoon.

Women of the Moose Witherspoon

Depts To Honor Mothers At Party At Wesley Memorial

The Wesley Memorial Methodist Church children’s division grades plan a Christmas party for mothers at 3 PM in the educational building. This event shifts from gifts to teaching giving and service. A film segment titled The Child Of Bethlehem will be shown as part of the program.

Wesley Memorial Methodist Church

Excellent Day Is Enjoyed By General Patton

Patton recovering from a broken neck is reported in excellent condition by army medical officers in Heidelberg Germany. The midday bulletin notes a good night and small improvements with stable paralysis, temperature 98.2, pulse 62, respiration 22.

Heidelbag Germany George S. Patton, Jr Patton

Peace Casualties As 274 Merchant Ships Enter Inactive Reserve

The United States Maritime Commission and War Shipping Administration announced that 274 merchant ships, including Liberty ships, tankers, cargo vessels, tugs and concrete weasels, have been placed in the inactive Reserve Fleet over the past months. No troop ships are affected.

Washington INS United States Maritime Commission War Shipping Administration

Skin remedy claims quick healing with ointment and soap

An advertisement touts a skin treatment regimen including Black and White Ointment and soap to cleanse and heal skin. It promises 25 year old success, a purchase price, and a satisfaction guarantee if not satisfied, with usage directed and antiseptic claims.

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