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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 1947

Page

6

Mrs Hines Honored At Morning Tea By Social Set

Dames Frank Smith Willard Thomas and Mrs Taylor Hines hosted a morning tea at Ottery Road to honor bride Mrs Hines. Miss Martha Sale attended. guests enjoyed coffee, sandwiches and cookies with a red sleigh centerpiece. About twenty five friends joined the event. A dessert bridge is planned Friday with Kathleen VanLoan and Ann Gamble hosting at the Van Loan residence.

Mesdames Smith Willard Thomas Vester D. Sale Moth

Reid Clark Marriage Announced in Athens Georgia

Announcement of the marriage of Miss Mildred Frances Reid and Louis Clark of Brooklyn New York. The ceremony took place in Athens Georgia on December 16. The bride is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Reid former High Point residents now in Athens. The newlyweds honeymoon in New York City before returning to Athens where the groom studies at the University.

Mildred Frances Reid Louis Clark Brooklyn N. Y Athens Georgia Frank Reid High Point Clark New York City University of Georgia

Lovill Routh and Staley wedding announcements in Oh

In HEBORO on December 19 two ceremonies united Magalene Lawson with Dan Staley Jr and Betty Jo Lovill with Elmer Wesley Routh. Details include church settings at Shiloh Christian and Bethany Methodist, attendees, attire, music, and post ceremony plans. Both couples reside in Asheboro area and plan to live there after honeymoons in Florida.

Heboro Magalene Lawson Danlaley, Jr Lock Shiloh W. C. Farrell Ye Church Loring Mis Victor Staley James

Court assignment shifts week of criminal court in Vance

Governor Cherry has assigned Judge W H S Burgwyn of Woodland to hold a week of criminal court in Vance starting Monday, in lieu of Judge Clawson Williams of Sanford.

Ra’eigh Cherry W. H. S. Burgwyn Woodland Vance Clawson Williams Sanford

Local residents listed with health updates and travel plans

J T Ryan executive vice president of the Southern Furniture Manufacturers Association is a patient at Baptist Hospital Winston Salem for observation and plans a Florida vacation soon. Mrs Odessa Sykes remains ill at her mother's home. Nina Whitaker of Enfield visits friends here. Mr and Mrs J D Ross return home after Christmas with relatives in Waterbury Conn and a stop in New York City. Mrs W R Warner recovering after operation at High Point Memorial Hospital Boulevard unit. Mrs P D Hutchens and daughter Ruby return from Newport News Va. Mrs Damer and Mr and Mrs Harry J Pierce and son Duane leave for home. Mr and Mrs J A Saunders return from Columbia S C. Robert Wheeler visits. several heads to New Orleans Sugar Bowl January 1. Mrs Earl White remains seriously ill at High Point Memorial Hospital Washington Street unit.

J. T. Ryan Southern Furniture Manufacturers’ Association Baptist Hospital Winston-Salem Florida Odessa Sykes H. C. Poole East Green Street J. D. Ross Mr. Ross Mrs Margaret Ross Waterbury Conn New York City R Vr W. R. Warner Jamestown Boulevard High Point Memorial Hospital Earl White High Point

Prayer Band To Meet Tomorrow

The Mothers' Prayer band will hold its regular meeting tomorrow afternoon at 2 30 led by Mrs J Q Cheves with Mrs Will Sexton hosting at 1204 Shelton Street.

Mothers’ Prayer Band Will Sexton Shelton Street J. Q. Cheves

Tips for Teens Planning the Play

A fashion and grooming guide advises teens to wear light pink nail polish, tame long hair, store outdated jewelry, and add a Gibson Girl bow. It also suggests practical tips for makeup care and finishing touches with scarves and hats. The piece shifts to a bridge strategy, detailing how declarers should count tricks and execute the diamond and spade sequence to secure eight tricks.

Elinor Wiliams Declarer West North East

Miss Virginia Morrison Weds Jake Knight in Camden

Announcement of the December 22 Camden ceremony for Virginia Verle Morrison and Jake Wylie Knight. Bride, a 1944 graduate, later worked in Birmingham. groom, a Navy veteran, is a Camden native now set to relocate to High Point before a wedding trip.

Virginia Morrison Jake Wylie Knight Camden, S. C

Informality Sets Tone for Hayden Holiday Open House

Mrs. J. F. Hayden hosted a casual holiday afternoon at 400 East Washington Street with guests arriving between 10:30 and 11:30. Assistants included Mrs. Whitescarver and daughters Mrs. Tucker and Mrs. Jarrell, who helped welcome visitors and serve self-serve coffee and cookies around a poinsettia centerpiece.

J. F. Hayden East Washington Street Fred E. Whitescarver Hayden Royster Tucker William Jarrell

Emerywood Country Club to Host New Year Dinner Dance

A capacity crowd of 275 reservations is set for a New Year’s Eve dinner dance at Emerywood Country Club. Dinner starts at 8 p.m. and dancing runs to 1 a.m. Harold Gale and his Winston-Salem orchestra will provide music as members greet the new year with noisemakers.

Emerywood Country Club Harold Gale Orchestra Winston-Salem

Christmas Day Vows Announced in York South Carolina

The marriage of Miss Eva Lee Brady to Cecil Cecil was solemnized on December 25 in York South Carolina with Justice of the Peace E Gettys Nunn performing a ring ceremony. The bride wore a blue gabardine street length dress and is the daughter of Mrs Lucille Brady. The groom is the son of Mrs Minnie Cecil and is employed at Bernard Furniture factory. The couple will reside with the groom's mother.

Betty Jo Lovill Elmer Wesley Routh Bethany Methodist Church Millboro Kenneth Crouse Guy Chandler J. M. Brown Marie Routh Lewis Fentress Dolores Williams Jo Etta Nixon Cecil Routh Fred Routh Howard Johnson Everett Caudle Jackie Lovill Danny Lovill Walter Lovill Randleman Route 2 Gray's Chapel High School King’s ‘Business College Greensboro Paul Routh Gray’s Chapel High School Asheboro J. Wylie Knight Virginia Verle Morrison J. W. Morrison East Green Street Birmingham Ala H. D. Knight Camden, S. C Eva Lee Brady Ell Cecil York S. C Lucille Brady Justice of the Peace E. Gettys Nunn Mrs. Cecil Union Street Dewey Brady Thomas Mill Minnie Cecil East Russell Street BE. P. Cecil Bernard Furniture Factory

Visitor Ellen Russell Hosts Virginia Guest in Home

Miss Tommie Lee Munford of Blacksburg Va arrives Monday for a short visit. Miss Munford, daughter of Col and Mrs T W Munford, enjoys several social courtesies including a luncheon by Miss Eleanor Garrett on Rockford Road at one, and an informal tea at Miss Russell's home from four to five.

Ellen Russell Rotary ‘Drive Tommie Lee Munford Blacksburg Munford T. W. Munford Eleanor Garrett Rockford Road Miss Russell

Mrs Jackson Honors Son at Ronalds Sixth Birthday Party

Mrs Guy Jackson hosted a children's party at 607 Ridgecrest to celebrate her son Ronalds sixth birthday. The event ran from 3 30 to 5 00 pm with games ice cream and cake followed by candy and a birthday cake. Guests included Barbara Brock Petie Brock Diane Daniels Nancy Jo Daniels Jo Allen Armentrout Nancy Jane Armentrout Marie Archer and Junior Walker.

Guy Jackson Ridgecrest Ronald Barbara Brock Petie Brock Diane Daniels Nancy Jo Daniels Jo Allen Armentrout Nancy Jane Armentrout Marie Archer Junior Walker

WicKenney On Bridge By William E. McKenney

WicKenney on Bridge by William E. McKenney, America’s card authority, provides expert insights in this NEA Service feature. The column analyzes strategies and optimal plays for key bridge situations.

William EF. McKenney America’s Card Authority NEA Service

Search Parties Extend Hunt for Five Missing Men in Alaska

In Nome Alaska December 31 search parties comb the Seward peninsula for a B 29 pilot Lt Vern H Arnett of Santa Ana California navigator Lt Frederick J Sheetz of Keyser West Virginia and three army paratroopers who vanished after aiding six crew members. Six survivors were rescued earlier by Nome bush pilots William Munz and Frank Whaley with two later flown to Anchorage hospital in generally favorable condition.

Nome Alaska Seward Peninsula Vern H. Arnett Santa Ana Calif Frederick J. Sheetz Keyser W. Va Shishmaref William Munz Frank Whaley Munz Laddfield Air Force Anchorage Army Hospital Lyle B. Larson Colfax Wis Tech Wilbur E. Decker Plainfield N. J

Winners Named in Emerywood Ladies Bridge Event

The Emerywood club hosted a ladies bridge event yesterday for members. Mrs G C Allery of Springfield Ohio and Mrs O C Durland tied with Mr and Mrs W E Oaten for first in North South. Second in that direction went to Mr and Mrs W E Outen. In the opposite direction Mrs Laura Holbrook and Miss Helen Marie Sheloff were first with runners up Mesdames W P Hazelwood and C W Hollowell.

Emerywood Club G. C. Allery Springfield Ohio O. C. Durland W. E. Oaten W. E. Outen Laura Holbrook Helen Marie Sheloff

Social events schedule from Blacksburg and Emerywood clubs

At 4 to 5 p m Miss Tommie Lee Munford of Blacksburg is honored at an informal tea by Miss Eleanor Garrett on Rockford road. At 8 30 p m Emerywood Country Club hosts its New Year’s Eve dinner dance. Thursday 6 30 p m Emerywood family night dinner. Friday 3 p m Priscilla club is entertained by Mrs Fred P Ingram on Rotary drive.

Tommie Lee Munford Blacksburg Eleanor Garrett Rockford Road Emerywood Country Club Priscilla Club Fred P Ingram Rotary Drive

Open House Planned by P O S A Friday

The Washington Camp 30 of the Patriotic Order Sons of America will hold open house at 209 East Washington street Friday at 7 30 p m. Newly elected officers will be installed by Rev R L Smith with Oak Grove church choir providing music. Officers listed include J A Sloop president W E Lain vice president G K Saunders recording secretary E M Blakely financial secretary J K Bivins treasurer J McGhee conductor Aenee Smith chaplain and J W Swiggett inspector.

Washington The Patriotic Order Sons of America East Washington Street R. L. Smith Oak Grove — Church J. A. Sloop W. E. Lain G. K. Saunders E. M. Blakely Financial Eceiey J. K. Bivins J. McGhee Aenee Smith J. W. Swiggett

New Coaxial Cable Plans Set for 1948 Expansion

American Telephone and Telegraph announces a 1948 expansion to lay additional coaxial cables between Washington and Charlotte and other points. The project, approved by the Federal Communications Commission, will cost 76 million dollars and support multiple telephone telegraph television and radio relays simultaneously.

Washington American Telephone and Telegraph Company Charlotte N. C Federal Communications Commission

West End Methodist Revival Ends Sunday

Revival services run through Sunday night at West End Methodist Church in Thom asville. Pastor Rev. John Oakley announced the schedule with services nightly at 7 30 led by Rev. Paul Rayle and featuring speaker Dr. John Church.

West End West End Methodist Church Thomasville John Oakley Paul Rayle John Church

Library To Close New Year's Day

The High Point public library will be closed on Thursday New Year's Day. Any books due that day may be returned Friday January 2 without additional charges.

High Point

Smoky Park Officials to Visit Washington for Plan

North Carolina and Tennessee park commissioners will travel to Washington January 21 for a two day conference with National Park Service officials to seek improvements in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. They will present a program calling for an up front appropriations of 2 204 000 dollars to the federal agency. The story notes that third and fourth generation Americans often have darker hair than their ancestors.

Spek Smoky Waynesville North Carolina Dua Tennessee Park Commissions Washington National Park Service Great Smoky Mountains National Park

New Tobacco Project Goes To Oxford

A new tobacco research project will be conducted at the Oxford tobacco experiment station in North Carolina to improve bright-leaf quality and reduce curing costs. The U S Department of Agriculture says increased foreign competition motivates the study and aims to boost American tobacco producers.

Washington Oxford, N. C U. S. Department of Agriculture

Wake ABC Officers Report Big Haul In Raleigh Area

Wake county ABC enforcement officers say they seized three complete distilleries and more than 1200 gallons of mash in raids in lower Saint Marys township near the Wake Johnston line. Three stills were found with two ready for operation, but no operators were caught.

Raleigh Wake County ABC Lower Saint Mary's Township Wake-Johnston County

Statesville Man Killed In Flight

Two fighter pilots died in a P-51 collision over southern Honshu. Lt. Col. Richard A. Claine of Statesville North Carolina and Capt. Alexander Ristich of Akron Ohio were identified by the army. They were saluting the Australian 81st fighter wing at Bofu airfield.

Toyko Honshu Army Richard A. Claine Statesville N. C Alexander Ristich Akron Ohio Bofu

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Frank Smith Taylor Hines Reid-Clark S Lawson Daniel Staley Oh. Lovill-Routh Feszire and C. C. Brady Staley J. A. Lawson Lawson Ramseur Route 1 Colee High School Mr. Staley A. V. Staley Seagrove High School Burlington Mills Central Falls Grace Flower Shop Fast Sanitary E. Commerce Koonce Funeral Home, Inc South Main ST Nina Whitaker Enfield Harry J. Pierce Duane Downingtown Mr. Pierce T. E. Pierce Robert Wheeler Lexington Avenue Oa Jay Sec New Orleans Fred Ridge and Red C. C. Cagle Clifford Cagle John Smith Trinity Gloria Gean Norman I. T. Norman Gloria Gean Norman Edith Bean Highland Wayne Kennedy Davey Ray Kennedy Mary Powell Elinor Williams AGS Vas South Pelite Venetian Blind CO S. Main SP John William Morrison Virginia Verle Camden N. C. Arnette Ms. Knight Morrison Atlantic States Motor Lines Bryant Electric Company Keystone Reader Service Knight Navy Atlantic Pacific Cam‘den C. E. Diffendal J. E. Marsh John ¢. Sheloff Diane Velva Tucker Mrs. Jackson WicKenney P.O. S. OF A Oxford Vicks Va Monark Fiver Venetia Dupont Monark Shade Co N. Main High Foint Waughtown Street Cac Mrs. Forrest Dy-Dee Supply CO Im North C Joer "Hone Marshall E. Ginsburg North Main Street
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