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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Dec 30, 1942

Page

3

Uthus Pettibone Wedding Cards Received Here

Invitations announce the marriage of Joyce Jacquelyn Uthus to Gerry Earl Pettibone Ensign USNR on Tuesday January 5 1943 at Saint Andrews Episcopal Church College Park Maryland Ensign Pettibone is son of Mr and Mrs G D Pettibone of 231 Edgedate Drive and is at the Naval Academy Annapolis Md Mgr and Mrs Pettibone with their daughter Miss Marylena Pettibone of Chicago IL will travel Sunday to College Park to attend the wedding

Bruce Uthus Joyce Jacquelyn Gerry Earl Pettibone United States Naval Reserve Saint Andrews Episcopal Church College Park Maryland Ensign Pettibone G. D. Pettibone Edgedate Drive Naval Reserve Midshipmen’s School United States Naval Academy Annapolis Mgr

Eleanor Dodamead Hosts Bridge Party for Ritchie Couple

Miss Eleanor Dodamead hosted an informal bridge party at Gatewood Avenue for Mr. and Mrs. Owen Ritchie who wed Christmas Day and now reside on Rivett Drive. Prizes were awarded, and a shower of gifts in china and crystal was presented, plus a hobnail bedspread from the hostess. Guests included Phyllis Freeman, Mr. and Mrs. W. C. King, Dorothy Pegram, Betty Jean Culver, Roy Bradner, Roy Culver, Bernard Kimrey, Thomas Dodamead Jr., and the Dodameads’ mother, Mrs. Thomas Dodamead, who served refreshments.

Owen Ritchie Rivett Drive Eleanor Dodamead Gatewood Avenue Dodamead Thomas E. Dodamead Ritchie Phyllis Freeman Greensboro W. C. King Washington, D. C Dorothy Pegram Dot Highfill Betty Jean Culver Roy Bradner Roy Culver Bernard Kimrey Thomas Dodamead, Jr Mrs. Dodamead

Miss Culler Bride-elect of Tomorrow Honored at Bridge Party

Miss Ruth Culler entertained at a bridge party in the Sheraton Blue Room with two bridge tables and a third for rook. Prizes went to Mrs Harry Buren Crawford and Helen Best of Raleigh. Hosts plan a cake cutting at 601 Sunset Drive after the church rehearsal.

Vis Culler Ruth Culler Sheraton Rook Harrys Buren Crawford Helen Best Raleigh Betty Sechrest Dolores Rankin Mary Holton Ruby Parker Mary Lou Culler Jack Green Harry Burch Crawford WW. C. Boyles Mary Bullard Roy RB. Culler Wil Miss Culler William Stevens Creech Culler Sunset Drive First Baptist Church

Miss Posey Redman Hosts Breakfast Shower for Miss Ryan

Yesterday’s social function featured Miss Posey Redman entertaining at her home 301 Park Way for Miss Catherine Ryan who will marry Philip George Griffin Jr of Brooklyn New York. The event began at eleven with guests presenting Miss Ryan a china gift and a large kitchen gifts tray followed by a buffet breakfast in the dining room. Attending were Mrs J T Ryan and guests Pat Abel Jacqueline Kennedy Julie Marsh Irma Shore Sheloft Frances Holton Florence Illie Tommy Tomlinson Betsy Yow Wanda Harville Caroline York Rachel Hunt Theo Redman and others.

Posey Redman Parkway Catherine Ryan Philip George Griffin, Jr Brooklyn N.Y Miss Ryan J. T. Ryan Pat Abel Jacqueline Kennedy Julie Marsh Irma Shore Sheloft Frances Holton Florence Illie Tommy ‘Tomlinson Betsy Yow Wanda Harville Caroline York iRachell Hunt Theo Redman

Bride Elect Kitty Mann Honored At Gala Openhouse

About forty guests gathered at Miss Betty Lou Jacksons home 1100 Forest Hill Drive yesterday afternoon to honor Miss Kitty Mann bride elect. Visitor Miss Pat Thompson from Philadelphia and Mrs. James Robert Dawson joined the celebration with festive tea, hors d oeuvres and a green and white nuptial decor theme. Gifts included silver for Mann, vases for Dawson, and perfumes for Thompson, reflecting the holiday mood.

Betty Lou Jackson Forest Hill Drive Kitty Mann Pat Thompson Philadelphia James Robert Dawson B. EF. Huntley Winston- Salem W. L. Jackson Miss Mann John W. Hughes Dawson Anna Mae Hatcher

Miss Loy and Harrison Wed in Home Ceremony

Miss Jean LaRue Loy and Carroll Talmadge Harrison united in marriage at a December 27 home ceremony in Johnson Street residence attended by relatives and close friends. Officiating was Dr. C Excelle Rozzolle. Bridesmaid Elizabeth Sands of Reading Pa. served as maid of honor. Best man was Judge D C Mac Rae. The couple will reside in town. both have ties to Reading Pa. and Caldwell County. Formal marriage notices follow.

Jean LaRue Loy Carroll Talmadge Harrison C. Excelle Rozzolle Wesley Memorial Methodist Church Jack Burris Johnson Street G. M. Haley Wagner Mendelszohn Elizabeth Sands Reading D. C. MacRae Ivan Loy Reading High School Reading Hospital Caldwell County Effie Harrison High Point W. C.jarinson Elizabeth City Lenoir High School Davidson College Culver Military Academy Gate City Motor Company Ivan Lox Aliss Elizabeth Sands

Bodenhamer Kennedy Vows Spoken December 9

Mrs. Jake Bodenhamer announces the marriage of her daughter Gladys Jewell Bodenhamer to Fred Calvin Kennedy on December 9 in High Point North Carolina. Rev. Edward Suits officiated. The bride wore a light blue costume with luggage tone accessories. The groom, a 1939 Pasty High School graduate, works for Snow Lumber Company and they reside on High Point Route Two.

Jake Bodenhamer Gladys Jewell Fred Calvin Kennedy High Point N. C Edw. Suits Bodenhamer M. Bodenhamer Asty High School The Snow Lumber Company Hich Point

Miss Hughes Hosts Birthday Party for Mary Hughes

Miss Eliza Johnson entertained a small group at her Club Drive Ext. home for Mary W Louise Hughes tenth birthday. Games, ice cream, cake, and candy were served. Assisting were Miss Bertha Beanblossom of High Point and Miss Roberta Johnson of Thomasville. Present were Patsy, Kenneth, Doris Jean Wall, Elsie Jahe, Emma Jean Johnson, Margaret, H. C. and Jimmy Stuart, James and Charles Dixon, Norma Jean, Melvin Phillips, and Betty Swaim. Mrs. Lena Phillips and others were also in attendance.

Eliza Johnson Club Drive Mary W Louise Hughes Bertha Beanblossom High Point Roberta Johnson Thomasville Patsy Kenneth Doris Jean Wall Elsie Jahe Emma Jean John Margaret H. C Jimmy Stuart James Charles Dixon Norma Jean Melvin Phillips Betty Swaim Presen Henry Dixog Tis Lena Phillips

Owen Ritchie and Bride Return Home After Brief Trip

Mr and Mrs Robert Owen Ritchie wed Christmas Day in Greensboro and have returned from a short wedding trip to Virginia. They reside on Kivett Drive. Mrs Ritchie is the former Chris Jane Tolley of Greensboro and works for the Greensboro office of the New York Stock Exchange. Mr Ritchie, son of Mrs R E Alley of Danville and the late Robert T Ritchie of High Point, is office manager of the Piedmont Electric Repair Company. He is a High Point High School graduate and leads the Ducks club, a regional social organization.

Robert Owen Ritchie Greensboro Points Virginia Kivett Drive Ritchie Chris Jane Tolley Charles Douglas Tolley McGee Street Greensboro High School King’s Business College New York Stock Exchange R. Ealley Danville Robert T.ritchie High Point Piedmont Electric Repair Company Burlington Ducks Club Reidsville

Luck Suddreth Vows Announced in 1942 Wedding

Miss Sula Luck daughter of Mr and Mrs E B Luck of Steeds wed H Ray Suddreth son of Mrs Mattie Suddreth and the late Horace N Suddreth at Rev Julian S Flopkins Green Street Baptist Church Raleigh Dec 24 1942 The bride wore robin egg blue two piece dress with yellow rose bud corsage She is a Seagrove High School and Jones Business College graduate employed by North State Telephone Co The groom a King's Creek High School alum studied radio technology in Charlotte and works with U S Civil Service while attending Pre-Radant State College in Raleigh.

Sula Luck E. B. Luck Steeds H. Ray Suddreth Mattie Suddreth Tate Horace N. Suddreth Lenoir Julian S. Flopkins Green Street Baptist Church Seagrove High School Jones Business, College of High Point N. C North State Telephone Co Suddreth King’s Creek High School Charlotte N. C Ingram Furniture

Long Minor Suit Provides Discards Hand Played at Home Rubber Bridge

Mrs. Albert Rockell of Warren Pennsylvania plays a hand in a rubber bridge game at a private home. She is described as the daughter of the late Maj General Joseph Pendleton of the U S Marines. The note mentions President Roosevelt's recent trip and a stop in San Diego California.

Albert Rockell Warren Rockwell Joseph Pendleton U. S. Marines Roosevelt San Diego Calif

Pendleton Camp Dedication Honors Uncle Joe Pendleton

Mrs. Rockell played this hand in Marine style driving through to her contract. She cashed the four diamonds, ruffed a heart, and with careful trumping and a club ruff she established the suit. A second trump round knocked out key cards and she claimed the rest.

Pendleton Camp Joe Pendleton Dummy East

New Year's Eve Breakfast Dance and Junior Dance Highlight Club

Emerywood Country Club members show wide interest in the New Year's Breakfast Dance at the clubhouse, with over two hundred reservations already made. The Junior Dance follows Saturday evening for members and out-of-town guests only, with punch, cookies, and dancing to midnight. Also noted is the cancellation of the Family Night Dinner tomorrow to avoid conflict with New Year's plans.

Emerywood Country Club T. C. Langley O. C. Durland J. S. Welborn John C. Abels la Jolla Calif P. Y. Adams Esmond Slate Robert Garland Lloyd Flythe Jack Holbrook Logan Porter, Jr Frank Wood

Ward Street Church Group Elects New Officers for Year

At Ward Street Methodist Church the Woman's Society of Christian Service elected new officers for the year. Presiding was Mrs. W S Hasty, with Austin Lassiter as vice president and Virginia Swanson as recording secretary. Many other officers and circle leaders were named, including E A Sain as treasurer and E G Gay as secretary supplies.

Woman's Society of Christian Ward Street Methodist Church W. S. Hasty E. R. Gay Austin Lassiter Virginia Swanson Carrie Doby E. A. Sain Fred Carroll J. H. Byrum S. S. Swanson Horace Stephens N. I.” Davis C. B Raymond Lawson Dorothy Jones Mattie Mae Albertson O. C. Toomes W. H. Lackey Circle One Circle Circle Three Circle Four

Welch Memorial Endeavorers Plan Watch Service

The Christian Endeavor Society of Welch Memorial Church will hold a watch service at the church on Thursday evening starting at nine o clock. Announcement notes all young people and the larger church community welcome to attend.

Welch Memorial Endeavorers Plan Watch Service The Christian Endeavor Society of Welch Zs Methodist Church

Women deserve free college for war work and professions

Editorial argues government financed college education should extend to women as part of wartime effort. Cites Paul McNuee of the Manpower Commission urging training for girls to fill professional roles alongside men. Warns against taxpaying parents bearing unequal costs and urges equal opportunity in education and employment.

Uncle Sam Paul ¥. McNuee Mama and Papa I. Q Willie Jones Susie Smith

Miss Anne Reeves Heads to Washington for Navy Duty

Anne Reeves leaves home to resume duties with the Bureau of Medicine and Surgery of the U. S. Navy, after holidays with her parents at 1408 North Hamilton Street. Also in town, Sgt. Henry S. Burton returns to Memphis, Clyde White receives hospital treatment, E Sherman heads to Atlanta to open a warehouse, and Ella McNeill returns home after a tonsillectomy at Burrus Memorial Hospital.

Anne Reeves Washington Bureau of Medicine and ‘Surgery U. S. Navy Department R. L. Reeves North Hamilton Street Clyde White Bridges Avenue Burrus Memorial Hospital Ella McNeill Forest Avenue

Tear fluid as powerful bacteria destroyer report

An English biologist reports tear fluid destroys bacteria, noting discoveries in a program presentation. The findings suggest tears have potent antimicrobial properties, potentially impacting future medical understanding and treatment approaches.

Culler Creech Wedding Guests Arrive From Out of Town

Out of town visitors gather for the Iris Culler and William Stevens Creech wedding at First Baptist Church. Attending are Helen Marsh Best of Warsaw Miss Mary Bullard of Raleigh Lunsford Creech and Mr N B Lufty and daughter Pat of Reidsville with Lufty acting as organist and Pat as junior bridesmaid.

Iris Culler Wiliam Stevens Creech Smithfield First Baptist Church Helen Marsh Best Warsaw Miss Culler Meredith College Miss Best Mary Bullard Raleigh J. Rufus Creech Lunsford Creech N. B. Lufty Pat Reidsville

Births announced from December births at Guilford area hospitals

Mr and Mrs Samuel Hyman announce the birth of a son Irving Barry on December 22 at Burrus Memorial Hospital. Mr and Mrs C R Comer announce a daughter Betty Joanna born December 28 at Guilford General Hospital. Mrs Comer is formerly Lucille Fearrington of Mocksville. Mr and Mrs A L Wade announce a daughter Marian Inez born December 29 at Guilford General Hospital. Mr and Mrs A L Slate announce a daughter Audry Lee born December 29 at Guilford General Hospital. Mr and Mrs Bill Ellington of Dabney Road Henderson and

Samuel Hyman Irwin Barry Burrus Memorial Hospital C. R. Comer High Point Betty Joanna Guilford General Hospital A. L. Wade Best Street Marian Inez A. L. Slate High Point Route Two Audry Lee Bill Ellington Dabney Road, Henderson

Anne Adams Pattern 4315 for Misses Wraparound Dress

Pattern 4315 offers a young wraparound dress with basque waist and waist ties. Collar and cuffs can use ruffle edged organdie for a fresh look. Available in misses sizes 12 to 20, with yardage and price details.

Anne Adams High Point Enterprise Iment West 17Th St New

OPA plan may light up ceilings for shopper guides

Washington notes outline a proposed OPA system of price ceilings in pamphlets and pocket guides. Retailers would be classified into supermarkets chains and small stores with distinct markups. WPB aims to curb waste and standardize quality while advising on sugar rations and horse meat usage.

Ann France Wilson NEA Washington OPA OFA WPB America

Precious vitamin concentrates aid Europe in war era food supply

In wartime Europe vitamin concentrates become precious jewels amid shortages. The United States ships millions of dollars of concentrates to war torn regions, loaded in armored trucks and ferried by convoy through submarine danger. Supplies are allocated mainly to children and pregnant women, while America enjoys plentiful stock despite general rationing.

Wartorn Europe America

Local births announced from Guilford General Hospital

A series of birth notices from Gibsonville Reidsville and High Point report new arrivals on December 28 and 29. Ja Lee Ellington, Curtis Davis Wagner, a son born to Mr and Mrs J H Crews, Jane Sharer Frazier, a daughter, and a daughter for Mr and Mrs P J Hall. John Edward Barnes Jr. born December 29.

J. H. Crews Springfield Avenue Crews Mozelle Vaden Reidsville J. E. Barnes Thomasville John Edward, Jr Guilford General Hospital Barnes Gladys Ammen High Point

New Year’s Eve Services at Gospel Tabernacle

A watch night service at Gospel Tabernacle runs New Year’s Eve from 8 to midnight. Four one hour periods feature a Salvation Army Band sacred concert, a sermon by Rev J W Grace Methodist evangelist, a Young People’s Campfire service, and an annual candlelight service. Public invited per Rev H P Williams.

Gospel Tabernacle

Rankin Memorial cancels watch night service

The watch night service at Rankin Memorial Methodist Church was cancelled due to illness among members. Pastor Rev. Edward Suits stated the change today. The regular mid week prayer service remains at 7 o clock Thursday evening as announced.

Rankin Memorial Rankin Memorial Methodist Church Edw. Suits

Adolphus Halley Transferred Within Army Training Centers

Pvt. Adolphus Halley son of Mrs. Willie H. Bassinger of Thomasville has been moved from Company 30 Battalion Camp Croft to Fort Benning Georgia after completing infantry replacement training.

Camp Croft S. C Adolphus Halley Willie H. Bassinger Church Street Thomasville Army R Benning

Bethlehem teen jailed for porch trespass nap

December 30 in Raleigh report James Hancik, 17, of Bethlehem Pennsylvania, slept on a porch swing by mistake. Chief J Winder Bryan testified he found him asleep on the wrong porch. Hancik received 30 days on a trespassing charge.

Hospitality Raleigh James Hancik Bethlehem J. Winder Bryan Tancik

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Madeline Hoover Mrs. Ritchie Ryan Miss Loy C. T. Harrison Bodenhamer-Kennedy Miss Hughes Bride McKenney By William E. McKenney America’s Care Authority Akrtis Vwe Val Mildred Kathleen Miller Ward ST. Church Group Ruth Millett Henry S. Burton J. Martin Burton Memphis, Tenn E. Sherman Sherman Manufacturing Company Somerset Color Company Atlanta Culler-Creech June Adams Nounce Ja Lee Henderson Hospital Ellington Missorns Gibsonville C. G. Wagner Shelton Street Curtis Davis C. P. Frazier Walnut Street Jane Sharer P. J. Hall Vall Street Georgia Century-Fox Flying Tigers Victor McLagren Lynn Bari George Montgomery Gene ‘Tierney Montgomery
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