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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1942

Page

7

Altrusans Hold Annual Christmas Party at Rothrock Home

The Altrusa Club hosted its yearly Christmas gathering Friday at Mrs. Mary Lou Rothrock’s 208 Woodrow Avenue. About twenty members and guests enjoyed readings by Rev. Wilson O Weldon and remarks by Mrs. Maria Brockmann, with carols by Charlotte Zimmerman and a candlelit program. Prizes went to Miss Hazel Johnson and Mrs. Mabel Burnett, while gifts were donated to Guilford County Sanatorium. Salads and desserts accompanied the social hour, and guests included Rev. and Mrs. Weldon and several club members and friends.

Mitrusa Club Mary Lou Rothrock Woodrow Avenue Wilson O. Weldon First Methodist Church Maria Brockmann van Dyke Tharlotte Zimmerman Charel Zimmerman Rothrock Mary Ballard Hazel Johnson Mabel Burnett Guilford County Lucille Johnston Bathrock Santa Claus Charlotte and Hazel Zimmerman Roy Shiplett Murray White Josephine Coley Inez Keptey May Barvier

Forty and Eight Honor Christmas Dinner Dance at Sheraton

Forty and Eight unit 1136 hosted a holiday dinner and dance at the Sheraton Hotel Friday evening. About fifty attended, including Forty and Eight members and American Legion past number 87 with their ladies. Chef-de-Gare Oscar Smith presided, welcoming members and ladies amid Christmas decorations as the festive motif continued throughout the evening.

Sheraton Hotel Oscar Smith

Cub Scouts Celebrate Christmas Party at Magnin Home

Local Cub Scouts held their annual Christmas party at Mrs. Louis P. Magnin's home 1204 Cedrow. A quiz program awarded fifteen prizes. Mrs Magnin served ice cream and cake. Charles Byrd assisted. Den members present included Roger Snyder Buddy Matthews Frank Hassell Robert Ladderhof Billy Culler Charles Byrd and Jerry Bob Byrd.

den No Louis P. Magnin Cedrow Magnin Charles Byrd Den Roger Snyder Buddy Matthews Frank Hassell Robert Ladderhof Billy Culler Jerry Bob Byrd

Charity Ball Ends With Late Dancing and Holiday Giving

A ballroom decorated with greenery and poinsettias and many red tapers hosted a holiday event. Guests enjoyed dancing entertainment late into the night. Proceeds from the event will go toward charitable projects during the season.

Nahers Betrothed to W K Allen in Greenville

Dr and Mrs Charles Haddon Walters of Greenville announce the engagement of their daughter Doroth to Willian Wick Allen Jr of Greenville and Richmond. The wedding date will be announced later. Doroth is a former High Point resident, Agnes Scott graduate, ex Athletic Association Board member, and Liberty Life employee. Allen is son of W and Mrs W Kirk Allen of Greenville, a Union Theological Seminary student in Richmond and class president, with a Furman University degree in 19.

Dorothy Nabers Reenter William Kirk Allen, Jr Charles Haddon Nabers Greenville S.C High Point Dr. Nabers First Presbyterian Church Charles Haddon Walters S. Co Doroth Willian Wick Aen, Jr Richmond Agnes Leo Athletic Association Liberty Life Insurance Company W. Kirk Allen Union Theological Seminary Furman University

Atlantic States Office Group Gala Christmas Party

The feminine members of the Atlantic States Office Group held their annual Christmas party at Mrs. Koll Myers home on Montlieu Avenue. Activities included a holiday scene, games and contests, with Mrs. R. R. Vaughn winning a novelty prize. The annual gift exchange and tea concluded the event, followed by festive buffet refreshments. Attendees included Mesdames McD. McCuersy Ruth Sawyer Ro R. Vaughn Harry Costner Ernest Freeman Rachel Culler W. H L. Dorn Jr and Misses Ruth Caudle Helen Horne Lucille Davis Catherine McMillan Virginia Loflin Mary Bell Summer Emma Lee Hicks Margaret Halt Edna Eaton Helen Fritts Nancy Stanford Peggy Culler Eleanor Jo Bobby Darn and Larry Sawyer.

Atlantc State Meetor Lines Koll Myers Sio Montlieu Avenue R. OR. Vaughn McCuersy Ruth Sawyer Ro R. Vaughn Harry Costner Ernest Freeman Rachel Culler W. H L. Dorn, Jr Ruth Caudle Helen Horne Lucille Davis Catherine McMillan Virginia Loflin Mary Bell Summer Emma Lee Hicks Margaret Halt Edna Eaton Helen

Young Men Host Holiday Dance for Younger Set

Charles Casey Phil Warner Jr and Alex Marsh hosted a holiday dance at Emerywood Country Club for seventy five young people. Marg­aret Washburn and Patsey Conrad assisted in reception with Jean Fambrough, chaperoned by several residents including C F Long Elizabeth Long Clara Harcourt and Greensbare visitor Geddie Strickland.

Charles Casey Phil Warner, Jr Alex Marsh Emerywood Country Casey Margaret Washburn Warner Patsey Conrad Jean Fambrough Marsh C. F. Long Elizabeth Long Clara Harcourt Phil Warner Freak Spell and Mix Washburn C. T. Bedford Paul Casey Bruce Conrad Uest Greensbare Geddie Strickland High Point

Betrothal of Miss Sheetz to Robt Hutchens announced

Mrs. Fred Neece announces the engagement and approaching marriage of her daughter Beverly Jane Sheets to Robert Linville Hutchens of this city. The wedding is planned for late this month. Miss Sheetz is a Martinsville native with education at Stephens College and Ward Belmonton. Hutchens is the son of Mr. and Mrs. George E. Hutchens and has worked at the Glenn L. Martin Aircraft plant before enlisting in the U S Army Air Corps.

Beverly Jane Sheets George Linville Flutchens Fred Neece Mr. Hutchens G. E. Hutchens Cit Army Air Corps Robert Linville Hutchens Miss Sheetz Neece J. Vann Sheetz Martinsville Martinsville High School Stephens College Ward-Belmont Nashville, Tenn George E. Eutebens Greenwood Drive Alr Callie School Chattanooga Tenn Davidson High Point Glenn L. Martin U.S. Army Air Corps

Girl Reserves Plan Carol Tour and Hanging of Greens

The Girl Reserves led by Miss Susannah Thomas plan a Christmas carol tour and hanging of greens today. The ceremony begins at four with a wreath placed at AV.CA entrance before caroling at two hospitals and visits to homes of local officials and committee members. All junior and senior reserves are to participate.

U.w.ucla Susannah Thomas Av.ca Ars. Woc Ywwcla Hillcrest Drive A. H. Whitley, Jr Kenneth Redran Parkway Anna Mendenhall Charles F. Carroll D. P. Whitley Sarah Jones

Natalie Rosen Honored At Informal Party Shower

Miss Natalie Rosen, to wed Stanley Fuchs of New York on December 27, was feted at the Adams Memorial Y building in an informal party and linen shower. Guests, including Mesdames Jake Qowden Uarry Doctor and Robert Wagner, enjoyed bridge and mahjong, gifts, floral centerpieces, and bridal motifs with silver and crystal keepsakes. About forty five attendees contributed prizes of War Savings stamps, with top scorer Mrs. Lewis Einhorn and consolation prize Mrs. Sam Shavitz honored.

Jake Qowden Uarry Robert Wagner Adams Memorial Yswlclal Natalie Rosen Stanley Fuchs New York Lewis Einhorn Sam Shavitz

Bride Myrtle Campbell Morgan Weds J O Morgan at Chesterfield

Mrs Myrtle Campbell, daughter of Mr Dimean Campbell and the late Mrs Campbell of Chesterfield South Carolina, becomes Mrs Hoyt H Morgan wife of Mr J O Morgan son of Mr and Mrs J O Morgan of Veigh Point Route Four. The marriage occurred December 3 at the home of Rev Julius S Hopkins who officiated.

Hoyt H. Morgan Myrtle Campbell Dimean L. Campbell Campbell Chesterfield S.C J. O. Morgan Veigh Point Julius 8. Hopkins

Miss Sexton Weds Chas. G. Stout Here

Mrs. H Sexton announces the marriage of Betts Mare Sexton to Charles Gordon Stout. The ceremony was held in December at Pilgrim Hat Church with Rev. O I. Ruth officiating. Bride wore light blue with navy accessories. They reside with the groom's mother at 415 Willowbrook Street.

H. Sexton Betts Mare Charles Gordon Stout Clara Stout O I. Ruth Pilgrim Hat Invss Willowbronk Street

Brides and brides elect photos due December 23

Photographs of brides or brides elect and baby pictures must be submitted to the Woman's Page desk by Wednesday afternoon December 23 for the Sunday December 27 issue. The earlier deadline is set due to Christmas Day and public operation changes this week.

Woman's Page

Miss Alice Dosh Joins WAACs Induction in 1942

Miss Alice Dosh, former High Point resident now in Detroit, inducted into the Woman’s Army Auxiliary Corps. She awaits orders to report for duty in the Sixth Corps Area, Chicago, IL, with preliminary training possible in Des Moines, Iowa, or Daytona Beach, Florida. Previously with Murray M. White Inc local Insurance in Flint, she left High Point for a new position.

Alice Dosh High Point Detroit Mich Woman’s Army Auxiliary Corps U. S. Army Sixth Corps Chicago Dosh WAACS Des Moines Iowa Daytona Beach Fla Miss Dash Murray M. White, Inc Flint

Unclear historical note on Detroit manager and wartime logistics

Fragmentary text mentions a Detroit manager at a bulk Surance firm and an employee history linked to cannibalism of the war. Early European attempts to settle the Solomon Islands are noted, with a British MCA touch and troop refreshment trucks in Teeland.

Detroit, Mich MCA Solomon Islands Teeland

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Altrusans Hensal Silver Alreadvs Manhattan Resilio Rey Oxford Madras South Maint Street Elizabeth Wade Efi Claudedgar York U.S. Navy Miss Wade Albert V. Wade Winston-Salem Asheboro Lewis Studio Miss Nahers W. K. Allen Atlantic States Robt. L. Hutchens Bride Miss Sexton Chas. G. Stout West End B. F. Hendrix Baby Furn Hassocks — Rockers Wrenn Street Kress
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