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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Dec 30, 1946

Page

6

Noticees of local residents visit and travel notices

Mrs. Joe Dobson of Cedron avenue extension with Capt and Mrs Clarence McClure will return to High Point on Thursday from Columbus Georgia. Mr and Mrs J G Doggett and family spent the weekend in Southern Pines with Mrs Doggets brother. Tyson Ferree and son returned to the city after weekend with Mr and Mrs J Pettett in Greenville South Carolina en route visiting Rev and Mrs C M Short in Charlotte. Mrs W H Plummer of Reidsville was weekend guest of Mrs Mabel Burnett on Ardmore circle. George Scarce 2107 East Green street entered the Washington street unit of High Point Memorial hospital for treatment. Mrs Valette J Harris returned home from New York City where she stayed at the St Regis. Ane Wilber Jones returned from a short business trip to Troy New York. Miss Kathleen Embler is visiting Mrs Minda McArthur and friends. she will return to Marion College Indiana this week. Mr and Mrs E W Tipton Jr returned to Kingsport Tennessee after holidays with Mrs Tiptons parents on Forest Hill drive. Mr and Mrs Vestal Morris and daughter Patsy Anne returned home on Willows brook street after ten days in Miami Florida visiting Mr and Mrs Lawrence Grissom. David H Blair of Princeton New Jersey arrived yesterday and will spend the week at the Blair home 1818 South Main Street.

Joe Dobson Cedron Avenue Extension Clarence McClure Columbus Georgia High Point Kathleen Embler Minda McArthur Chestnut Street Marion College Marion Indiana Vestal Morris Patsy Anne Willowsbrook Street Miami, Fla Lawrence Grissom Morris

Turning Ribbons into Stiff Satin Bows

The guide describes washing hair ribbons then dipping in a starch solution with a melted wax-like additive to iron until dry for crisp satiny bows. It emphasizes careful preparation to achieve a perky party look for a little girl.

Nurses Club To Meet Wednesday

The High Point Graduate Nurses club will hold a regular business meeting Wednesday evening at 7 30 at the Adams Memorial YWCA.

Nurses Club High Point Graduate Nurses Club Adams Memorial Ywca

Birth of Cynthia Ann Shrawder Named at High Point Memorial

Capt and Mrs James Shrawder announce the birth of their daughter Cynthia Ann on December 27 at the Boulevard unit of High Point Memorial hospital. Mrs Shrawder is the former Virginia Sossaman.

James Shrawder Norwood Court Apartments Cynthia Ann Boulevard Unit High Point Memorial Hospital Shrawder Virginia Sossaman

Mcikenney on Bridge: Tournament Pass With Opening

Bridge notes show South and West actions in a club tournament with opening four and a pass sequence. Auction sequence includes North South indicating a two four percent opening and various hand distributions.

Tenace Squeeze Leads to Victory in New Orleans Bridge

William E. McKenney reports from Indianapolis on the Louisiana state bridge tournament in New Orleans where the Masters team fell to a local quartet. The key hand by Bill Christian featured a tenace squeeze that forced East off queen nine of diamonds, shaping a dramatic final.

William E. McKenney America NEA Indianapolis New Orleans Margaret : Gar William Christian Mark Hodges Sol Mogat Julius Rothenblum Richard Greene Walter Herbert Louis L. Rosen Bill Christian Christian South Dummy East

Pattern 4603 dainty nightgown pattern details

Wake up to a dream with Pattern 4603 a bridal gift nightgown. Cap sleeves or sleeveless with Empire waist and scalloped detail, sizes 12 through 40, 34 yards for size 16. Include illustrated instructions and pattern book offer from The High Point Enterprise.

High Point Enterprise West 17Th St New York N. Y Anne Adams

Training program to ease veterans red tape gains support

Veterans administration officials announced simplified procedures for G I bill education and training. A single revised form replaces three, delaying C-number assignments until training begins and providing a new VA pamphlet with eligibility details. Up to four years of education or training are available.

Veterans Administration

Students Speak At First Methodist Recognition Service

First Methodist church held a recognition day service honoring all college students. Speakers included Russell Payne of High Point College, Ralph Zimmerman of Guilford College, Jeanne Teague of Woman's College UNC, Bobby Hauser of Duke, and Arnold Koonce Jr of UNC. The program featured readings and a closing message.

First Methodist Church Russell Payne Methodist Youth Fellowship High Point College Ralph Zimmerman Guilford College Jeanne Teague Woman's College of University of North Caroline Bobby Hauser Duke Brandis Leonard Henry Dowdy University of North Carolina Sam Taylor Jr O Young Nnghen Arnold Koonce, Jr Mr. Weldon

Ex-Army Sergeant Studies French in Seattle for Bride

Corte E. Williams, a former army sergeant, uses the GI Bill in Seattle to study French so he can converse with his French bride.

Seattle INS Corte E. Williams Veterans Administration

Eratosthenes Measured Earth’s Circumference Long Ago

Ancient Greek mathematician Eratosthenes used sun shadows a stick and a well to estimate Earth's circumference with margins under a thousand miles. His simple method relied on geometry and observations before Christ.

Preptus Eratosthenes Christ

Holiday Socials and Weddings Highlight Asheboro

Asheboro events feature a Christmas season of socials and weddings. At the Lucas home on Worth Street, about 350 guests socialized as families hosted by Lucas Wood and Lewallen couples. Multiple clubs held gatherings, music, and bridger rounds at private homes and local hotels. Wedding announcements include Strider-Sykes, Williams-Williams, Stout-Overman, and Harris-Brown with local venues and families noted.

Old Composer Is Dead At 84

Carrie Jacobs Bond the 84 year old lyricist and composer of I Love You Truly and 175 other songs died after a heart attack. Forest Lawn announced she was elected an immortal and will be entombed beneath the Rast Supper window after private services January 11. Only Gutzon Borglum had been similarly honored.

Hollywood Carrie Jacobs Bond Forest Lawn Memorial Park Forest Lawn Gutzon Borglum Mt. Rushmore Memorial

Peruvian Weavers Awe Ancient Textile Skill

Berkeley California INS reports a UC anthropologist says ancient Peruvian weavers produced textiles 2,000 years ago that rival modern loom work. The finding highlights early mastery of weaving by Andean cultures and marks a milestone in archaeological textile study.

Berkeley, Calif Ins University of California

New Hotel Tax Levy to Bring Millions in 1947

Chicago reports the adoption of a hotel room rental tax as part of a wave of new levies. The American Municipal Association says these taxes will yield cities millions in 1947, reflecting widespread fiscal measures.

Chicago American Municipal Association

Tips for Teens on Dating and Marriage

Advice columns address teen dating prompts. A young woman seeks marriage guidance with an older boyfriend and questions about waiting. The piece suggests patience, dating alternatives, inviting him out, and practical tips to foster planned dates and social scenes.

Causes of Pain in the Back and Its Remedies

The article explains that back pain often stems from poor posture and weak core muscles, not illness. It covers postural back ache, occult spina bifida, fibrositis or lum bago, and aging spinal joints, noting X rays aid diagnosis and that treatment includes posture correction, abdominal exercises, heat, rest, and massage.

A. B. Walter Canada Walter

Separate Camp Urged For Lads

Salisbury official Charles L. Coggin urges state highway and public works department to create separate prisons for first offenders under 21. He argues segregation from older criminals aids rehabilitation and says no new legislation is needed. prison officials could start it themselves.

Salisbury State Highway and Public Works Department Charles L. Coggin 15Th Judicial District Coggins

Also Mentioned on This Page

the Enterprise Women Mrs. J. G. Doggett Southern Pines Mrs. Dogget Tyson Ferree and Son City J. & Pettett Greenville, S. C C. M. Short Charlotte W. H. Plummer Reidsville Mabel Burnett Ardmore Circle George Scarce East Green Street Washington Street Valette J. Harris New York City St. Regis Hotel Ane Wilber Jones Troy E. W. Tipton, Jr Kingsport, Tenn David H. Blair Princeton N. J Blair South Main Street Nelson Fiorist & Decorator Francis & Nelson Main &T Phome Guilford West End English Street McIkenney Val. North la Pass Tenace West Elgin — Bulova Longines Waltham Benrus GRUEN S. Main J. C. Penney CO Helen Follet Jean Love Sleeping Beauty Georgie Wei News of the Day First Methodist Parle Vous Asheboro W. C. Lucas Worth Street Lucas Robi. W. Wood Ethel Lovett Wood Hubert Wilson Roy Cole Kate Hammer C. W. Scott Erman Trogdon Dinin Room Lucille Myatt C. C. Crawford, Jr Elizabeth Phillips Dorothy Hayworth Virginia Self Dallas Shaw Ralph Andrews Joyce Lucas Barbara Cox Helen Moore Frank Redding, Jr E. S. Millsa L. F. Ross Anne Lewallen Stanley Forbes State College J. G. Crutchfield King Cotton Hotel Greensboro J. T. Lewallen Charles Dickens T. W. Chichester Woman's College University of North Carolina, Greensboro Kemp Alexander L. E. Whitfield Henry Jordan H. Q. Dorsett Bridge Club Odell Crawford J. T. Thomas B. B. Dalton Randolph County Medical Society Piedmont Grill Peggy Bullard Barbara Allred Vance Welborn Kolly R. E. Kiver New Deal Bridge Club Wayman Kivett Forrest Swicegood Gordon Johnson Bright Holland Margaret Alexander Julia Alexander Marion Stedman Orian Whatley Frances Watson C. E. Viverette E. G. Morris Randolph Book Club W. A. Coffin R. J. Hiller 8. B. Stedman W. C. Hammer R. C. Lewallen Betty Lewallen Bridge Lewallen Rock Faye Ventannon Jane Marie Cox H. K. Moore E. H. Crawford John M. Brittain Virginia Bullard John Ward J. W. Plummer Hazel Strickland Mary Elizabeth Carlene Strider Franklinville John Ranson Sykes B. H. Lowdermilk Christian Church Randleman Clyde Strider J. H. Sykes Farmer Mary Maxine Williams J. C. Williams Summerfield Thomas Curtis Williams Stokesdale R. A. Gaddiss Justice of the Peace Mr. Williams J. T. Williams Stokesale S. S Virginia Stout A. L. Overman L. Glenn Davis R. E. Heath Overman Larkin M. Stout Stout Ramseur Route 2 Mr. Overman Myrtle Hicks John W. Overman Bear Creek Fred Roberts Mary Ellen Herrin Howard Melvin Brown Chesterfield S. C Mattie Harrin Lloyd Herrin Chattanooga Pang Vicks Elinor Williams Otugger Boys By Herman N. Bundesen, M.D King Features Syndicate, Inc Princess Beauty Shop Italy
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