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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1944
Page
7
Tuesday Ava Hoover Elizabeth and Evelyn Hoover hosted a bridal shower for Miss McSwain, pianist of the Raw Memorial church choir. After a Christmas program, guests led the honoree to a tree where Santa Claus revealed crystal gifts, followed by refreshments.
Ray Asbury Badenen Bowles J A Lee Harvey Hoover and oe Caudle are named. Choirs include Mesdames Vickers Cates Minor Burton and Trotter and A M McCain.
Lieutenant and Mrs. Jackson L. r announce the birth of a son, Michael Carris, born December 16 at the Boulevard unit of High Point Memorial Hospital, 113 Thurston Street.
Early American colonists received cranberries through Indian medicine men who introduced the berry as a healing aid and dietary staple, reflecting cross cultural exchange in colonial health practices.
A reflective piece urges readers to embrace giving despite lack of gratitude or prudent use of gifts. It cites last year’s misused money to cousin Fred and champions the joy of giving as its own reward, quoting Somerset Maugham on gratitude and noting the giver’s happiness surpasses the recipient’s.
War Department Section held a Christmas party at the Adams Memorial YWCA building with about 75 attendees from the Microfilming section of the Demobilized Personnel Records branch. Special guests included Col. and Mrs. Gault, Lt. Col. and Mrs. Ward, Lt. Charlie Butts, and 30 servicemen from the Overseas Replacement Depot in Greensboro. The section donated 150 to the Rockwell Orphanage and a needy family, while magic acts and a reading entertained guests. Santa Claus distributed gifts as the hostess group presided over refreshments.
The final report of the Sixth War Loan drive’s Women’s Division commends the volunteers led by Katherine Raymond and Matt Wall. It notes the E quota shortfall and urges efforts before Christmas, with FE bonds counted this month. It lists 18 organizations and seven booths staffed from 9:30 to 5:30, plus an evening shift at the Center Theatre booth. Total bonds sold 745, value 486,131.00.
The Children’s Department of Welch Memorial Methodist Sunday School will present its annual Christmas program Friday at 7 30. Mrs. Lorena Prade, superintendent, announced that all children up to intermediate age will receive a treat and Santa Claus will distribute the gifts.
Analysis notes that declarer erred after West failed to lead a singleton, cashed the top club queen, should have followed with the spade king and a trump lead, discarding two diamonds on hearts then ruffing, challenging West to win any trump trick other than the queen. Also mentions dressing canned fruits for cobblers and desserts.
High Point Council of Jewish Women met at Mrs. Moe Samet’s home with associate hostess Mrs. Jake Samet. President Mrs. Ben Herman chaired. gifts for USO and toys for a needy family were arranged. shoes for children donated by Sample store. tubercular bond and Empty Stocking Fund contributions reported. cakes to Guilford County Sanatorium planned. refreshments served.
A Christmas music program entertained the Thomasville Rotary during its Wednesday noon meeting at the Women’s club building. Singers Mrs. Charlies F. Finch Mrs. Bernard Harris David Burkhart and John R. Perry performed with Mrs. Walter Newby accompanying. Visitors included Ensign Tom Finch Pt Royal Jennings Pc Joe Bales and Seaman Wallace Morsby.
Bridge note reports on bidding error in a fall event with dealer and players discussing a misplay. The article mentions a fallen contract and a player named TM Jw76 KJ SAKS in relation to the hand.
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