Season Brings Animation To Deep River
W A Bivins of High Point spoke at Deep River Church Bible Classes last Sunday morning while Rev Virgil Pike of Oak Hill preached. The Deep River Philatheas met Mrs Vera White Tuesday evening for its annual Christmas party with gifts exchanged and refreshments for about 12. Clifton Morris to leave for the Army was honored at a farewell dinner with Mrs Morris and family present. Ethel Sanford of Greensboro visited Mrs Dewitt Jackson. H Clay Briggs of High Point celebrated his 14th birthday at his daughter’s home with family present. Messiahs at Greensboro and a birthday dinner were noted for attendees. Mrs James Andrews and baby went to New River to visit her Marine husband. Deep River Church monthly meeting heard reports from High Point Quarterly Meeting. Mr C F Tol Guilford route 1 visited Deep River relatives. Charles Bolling improving after illness. Rex Thornton’s son Roger ill. U S Department of Agriculture employs four times as many people as in WWI.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.A. Bivins
High Point
Deep River Church
Virgil Pike
Oak Hill
Deep River Philatheas
Vera White
E. R. Parrish
Clifton Morris
Morris
T. J. Morris
Frances Parrish
Hope Parrish
Henry Parrish
Ethel Sanford
Greensboro
Dewitt Jackson
H. Clay Briggs
Thigh Point
C. E. Thornton
Briggs
Leroy Briggs
W. A. Bivins
Dora M. Horney
Ruth
Messiah
Woman's College
Nancy Williams
Winston-Salem
Geraldine Knight
James Andrews
Baby
New River
Deep River
Mrs Hutchens Hosts Courtesy Shower For Bride Betsy White
Mrs George W Hutchens gave a Christmas themed miscellaneous shower for Mrs George Bouldin a recent bride formerly Betsy White at her Lexington Extension home Thursday. Three bridge tables and one bingo setup entertained guests with prizes including crystal perfume nail polish and an evening handkerchief. Refreshments followed the games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Hutchens
George Bouldin
Betsy White
Lexington Extension
Hutchens
Elijah Beeson
Allen Burton
Ruth McBride
Top Scorers Of Emerywood Club Bridge Tourney
The Emerywood Club weekly bridge tourney winners were announced yesterday with Mrs. C. S. Durland high for north-south and Mrs. Jack Brook top for east-west. Mrs. Beaver was second high north-south and Mrs. W. P. Lazelwood and R. H. Tillson second high east-west. Other players included Mr. and Mrs. C. G. Blackintosh, Mr. and Mrs. R. B. Terry, Mr. and Mrs. Hal Davis, Mrs. E. Slate and Mrs. Farrell Gray.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emerywood Club
C. S. Durland
Jack Lolbrook
Alrs
C. S. Beaver
W. P. Lazelwood
R. H. "Tillson
Staff Sgt. Carl F. Davis Stationed in North Africa
Staff Sergeant Carl F. Davis, son of Mrs. Carl R. Davis of Kivett Drive Extension, is stationed in the North African war zone with the 308th fighter squadron. He entered service in October 1940. his address is 525 APC, New York City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl F. Davis
Carl R. Davis
Kivett Drive
APC
New York City
Christmas Plans From Iola and Highland Churches
The Iola Philathea class will meet at the First Baptist Church Tuesday at seven to pack baskets for needy families at Christmas and later visit Abs. IC. E. Sheloffon Parkway for a social hour. The Highland Methodist Church Children’s Department and the young people will present programs with a 11:00 children's program and a 7:30 pageant called The Empty Room featuring Carroll Jarrett and others. Mrs. J. B. Jones’ class will sing. The Woman’s Wesley Class of Wesley Memorial Church hosts a Christmas party Monday at 7:30 and asks members to bring exchange gifts. The Intermediate Girls Class of the First Christian Church held a Christmas party at Miss Arlene Cotes’ home with carols, a solo by Miss Arlene Cates, and Heart Sisters revealed during the social hour. Sylvia Jane Grubb, daughter of Jr. and Mrs. Norman L. Grubb, celebrated her fourth birthday Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iola Philathea
First Baptist Church
Abs. IC. E. Sheloffon
Children’s Department
Carolyn Grant
Carl Anderson
Betty Joe Whitt
J. B. Jones
First Christian Church
Arlene Cotes
O Little Town of
Bethlehem
Arlene Cates
Anna Laura Lineberry
Dewey C. Cates
Sylvia Jane Grubb
Norman L. Grubb
South Main Street
American Business Club Honors Ladies At Yuletide Dinner Dance
The American Business Club hosted a Christmas dinner and dance at Emerywood Country Club on Friday evening for about fifty attendees including wives and sweethearts. President Robert Davis acted as toastmaster. Bronson Matney sang with his mother at the piano, and Frek Tucker performed piano pieces. The decorated table featured poinsettias and red roses given to each lady. Dancing followed the meal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Business Club
Yuletide
Emerywood Country Club
Robert Davis
A. B. Club
Bronson Matney
Eral
Matney
Frek Tucker
Two More High Point Women Enlist in WAAC
Two High Point women join the WAAC to relieve men for combat duty. Miss Nora L. Stephens of 207 Montheu Avenue and Miss Ruth V. Burge, formerly with Sherrod Shirt Company, were announced by Lt. Florabeth H. Ferri, WAAC assistant recruiting officer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
Nora L. Stephens
Ruth V. Burge
Woman’s Army Auxiliary Corps
Florabeth H. Ferri
WAAC
Miss Stephens
Montheu Avenue
Miss Burge
Sherrod Shirt Company
Judy Boylen Hosts Christmas Party for Young Friends
Miss Judy Boylen entertained a group of children at a Christmas party Saturday afternoon at her home. Candles evergreens a manger scene and a lighted tree decorated the setting. Santa Claus gave gifts to each child followed by cookies ice cream and candy. Guests included Becky Barrow Marlene Stanley Dianna West Judith York Jimmie Vice Linda Lou Hairr Steve Byerly Meda Jane Whitescarver Velva Whitescarver Sandra James and Cynthia Bivins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judy Boylen
Santa Claus
Becky Barrow
Marlene Stanley
Dianna West
Judith York
Jimmie Vice
Linda Lou Hairr
Steve Byerly
Meda Jane Whitescarver
Velva_Whitescarver
Sandra James
Cynthia Bivins
The War Effort Opens Marital Aims for Women
Women over twenty five in small towns face scarce eligible men as men join the war or move away. The article urges pursuing jobs near army bases or in nursing and service branches, noting these roles offer serious work and better marriage prospects, while helping the war effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Widi
WAACS
The
WAVES
Centerville
Young Couple Wed in Bennettsville Ceremony
Mr and Mrs C F Lyda announce the marriage of their niece Wennonah Ruth Hall to Burgess Cleveland Angel Jr on November 21 in Bennettsville South Carolina. Mrs Angel is daughter of Gladys Hall High Point and H B Hall Spruce Pine. Mr Angel is son of Mr and Mrs B C Angel of this city.
Ant activity in trees warns of harmful carpenter ants
Observant property owners note ants moving on trees and shrubs. Some species are harmless while carpenter ants threaten trees by chewing bark, secreting formic acid, and deep tunneling. Control methods include fumigation with carbon disulphide or poison balls in guarded containers.
Danish archaeologists uncover 9000 year old dwelling site
Danish archaeologists report the discovery of a 9000 year old dwelling site revealing early settlement patterns. researchers suggest the find sheds light on prehistoric human activity and regional culture in the area.
Bride-Elect Sara Hart Feted At Sheraton Luncheon
Miss Sara Frances Hart, bride-elect, was honored at a 1 o'clock luncheon in the Blue room of the Sheraton Hotel. The event featured red and white pomp, narcissus, and a miniature bride decor. Mrs. Hazel Wright and Mrs. Ralph Norman hosted. Hart is to wed at South Main Street Methodist Church this afternoon. Guests included J. F. Hart, Carl McGill, Richard Aycock, Anne Swain, J. D. McCrery, Elfen Jensen, Maude Spurows, Dorothy Davis, Patsy Swain, Mona Harville, and Maxine Lybarger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hazel Wright
Ralph Norman
Sara Frances Hart
Sheraton
Miss Hart
South Main Street Methodist Church
Mesdames J. F. Hart
Carl McGill
Richard Aycock
Anne Swain
J. D. McCrery
Elfen Jensen
Maude Spurows
Dorothy Davis
Patsy Swain
Mona Harville
Maxine Lybarger
Also Mentioned on This Page
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Mrs. Hutchens
Davis
North Africa
Rosanne
Bay Now
Christ
Uy NG Christ
Ord Ochty
COM Furniture CO
North Main
Parmatee Durham
Mrs. L. F. Durham
Forrest Avenue
James Robert
Jimmie) Moss
W. S. Moss
West
Lexington Avenue
Highland Mill
Robert Keith Chilton
Beauford Chilton
Judith Dave Spence
Walter Spence
Briggs Avenue
Clyde B. Mickle, Jr
C. B. Mickle
Rowella Apts
City
Th Millett Sky
Mr. and
Mrs. _Angel
YMCA
PMCA
America
Gruen
Guildite
Beck
Verithia
Gruen “Bazaar
Logan
Palth
Millicent
Crowe
Cave
Spa Jeweler
North Main Street
Bloom'ss
Bloo
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