Rev and Mrs Weldon Host Methodists Tea for Ministers
Rev erend and Mrs. Weldon hosted an informal tea at 628 Colonial Drive for High Point Methodist ministers and their wives. The event featured pink and narcissus decor, an imported lace cloth, and tableside service led by Mrs. George C. Haltom. Several local clergy and their spouses called during the 3:30 to 5:30 window, including Dr. W. A. Lambeth and Miss Elizabeth Lambeth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson O. Weldon
Colonial Drive
High Point
W. A. Lambeth
Greensboro
George C. Haltom
Walker, Jr
Gorrell
Misses J
Lambeth
W. B. Penny
S. W. Johnson
J. D. Williams
Sam Hill
W. R. Kelly
Edward Suits
T. E. Strickland
C. M. McKinney
C. Excelle Rozzelle
W. O. Goode
James Allen
N. M. Harrison
P. E Lindley
Farewell Shower for Norma L Horney Before Move
A surprise farewell shower was hosted at the home of Mrs L M Parker in Parkway to honor Norma L Horney as she departs for Gainesville Texas to join her husband Sergeant William A Horney Jr at Camp Texas. Attendees include Frances Mendenhall Ruth Rest Kathryn Leach and many others sharing gifts and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. M. Parker
Parkway
Norma L. Horney
Gainsville
Texas
William A. Horney, Jr
Camp
All
Horney
Mel- Frances Mendenhall
Ruth Rest
Kathryn Leach
Mar Green
Emily Kester
Rebekah Lodges Hold Evening Meetings
Magdalene Rebekah lodge and the Rebekahs officers club announce meetings tonight. The lodge convenes at the hall on Omn Street and the officers club gathers at Mrs O Whittington’s home, 407 West Ray Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Magdalene Rebekah Lodge
Omn Street
Rbekahs’ Officers Club
O. Whittington
West Ray Eet
Local Scholarships From UDC Announced For 1945
The Cadia Barbee Welborn scholarship at High Point College, named for Mrs. John S. Welborn, is among the United Daughters of the Confederacy North Carolina Division 1945 awards. Other girls only awards include the Burgh at Woman’s College and Louise Brown Waver at Lenoir Rhyne. The Abel A. Shuford at UNC Chapel Hill may go to a boy or a girl if no boys apply, with strict proof of Confederate ancestor service and academic records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cadia Barbee Welborn
High Point College
John S. Welborn
United Daughters of the Confederacy of North Carolina
Margaret Broadfoot
Fayetteville
UDC
Burgh
Woman's College
Louise Brown Waver
Lenoir Rhyne College
Hickory
P. H. Haynes
Brevard Junior College
Brevard
Abel A. Shuford
University of North Carolina
Chapel Hill
U.D.C
Rainbow Assembly To Install Officers Tomorrow Evening
High Point Rainbow Assembly No. 6 to install new officers at the Masonic Temple tomorrow evening February 2. Joyce Jackson to be installed as worthy advisor for three months and Mrs W K McCain as mother advisor for the ensuing term. Installation is open to the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point Rainbow Assembly No. 6
Masonic Temple
Joyce Jackson
W. K. McCain
Calendar events at USO and Canterbury club week end
Activities include Canterbury club bi weekly meeting with Mrs Harry L Brockmann at Emerywood, an orientation for USO staff volunteers, a fourth anniversary open house at the USO Center, a USO dance at the YMCA, a second day open house for spouses, and a Sunday buffet supper at the YWCA with joint hostess groups all inviting service members and families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Priday
Canterbury Club
Harry L. Brockmann
Bemerywood
USO
YMCA
YWCA
Y Clubs
Junior Service League
Women of Moose Host Friendship Night at Hall
The Women of the Moose held a Chapter Night at the Moose Hall with the Academy of Friendship theme. Guest speaker Way Russell urged chairmen to actively perform, and three new candidates Mrs Bew Henry, Thelma Doby, and Eddine Price were initiated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women of the Moose
Academy of Friendship
Moose Hall
Old Perry
Way Russell
The
Loyal Order of Moose
Bew
Henry
Thelma Dobynd
Eddine Price
Heed Williams vows tomorrow in Archdale Methodist Church
The rehearsal for the wedding of Miss Louise Dorris Heed and Ensign Arthur B. Williams USNR occurs tonight with a reception at Archdale home of Mr. and Mrs. J W Coletrane. Williams and Ms Heed's parents Mr and Mrs Fred Heed Jr of West Chester Pa arrived in High Point. Maid of honor Miss Phyllis Powers and Rev Mrs G E White are expected to arrive. The ceremony is set for eight o'clock Friday evening at Archdale Methodist Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louise Dorris Heed
Arthur B. Williams
USNR
J. W. Coletrane
Archdale
Ensign Williams
Fred Heed, Jr
West Chester
High Point
Phyllis Powers
St. Paul
G. E. White
Dallas
Tony
Archdale Methodist Church
Mrs Corcoran Hosts Club Gathering in Thomasville
Mrs George Corcoran entertained members of the Con tract to club at once meetWednesday morning a fer home on East Main street. Two tables of bridge were in 7 at the count of scores. Visitors and floral note went to Mrs Harry Lee Lambeth. A two course luncheon followed at the bridge tables centered with narcissi for the repast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomasville
George Corcoran
East Main Street
R. Hodgin
Harry Lee Lambeth
Narcissi
C. R. Hodgin
R. M. Cooksey
Robert Rapp
Glennaton
Charles Eanes
Harry
Alvah Boyles
J. E. Williamson
Winston- Salem
W. T. Green
West Main Street
Harriett Wall
Columbia
S. C
J. S. Green
Spring Street
Ladies’ Aid Society
First Baptist Church
Mesdames W. E. Tomlinson
R. L. Harville
Paul Craver
al Boyles, Jr
Fisher Ferry Street
Walter Green
Nell Ruth
Randolph Couples Announce Vows
Announcements of marriages are reported from Asheboro and Ramseur. Wana Veola Craven and Pvt. Robert R. Hanner wed December 24 in Aiken South Carolina with Judge James E. Parker presiding. Virginia Layne and Sgt. Harold W. Anderson married December 29 at Statesville home of the bride’s father. Jewel Beane and Recil Tutter tied the knot December 24 at Central Falls. Gertha Tucker and Garrett Garner wed December 23 in Chesterfield South Carolina. Mrs. Hanner and Mrs. Anderson are daughters of local families and enter military spouses life near their husbands duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asheboro
Wana Veola Craven
Robert R. Hanner
U. S S. Army
Aiken
S. C
James E. Parker
J. E. Hanner
Randleman
Randleman High School
Pugh Funeral Home
Pvt
Lawson Boland
U. S. Army Air Forces
Lowery Field
Colo
Anderson
Ramseur High School
Davie Hospital School of Nursing
Statesville
Sgt. Anderson
Gustave Anderson
Ramseur
Denver
Isom Beane
Starroute
Recil Tutter
Fred Tutter
W. H. Conner
Central Falls
Pfc
Amos E. Hayes
Fort Bragg
E. L. Tucker
Asheboro Nuptials Tie Ruth Slack to Metra Sheptock
Miss Ruth Welch Slack daughter of Mrs C H Slack Asheboro marries Metra Sheptock of Johnson City New York in an intimate candlelight ceremony at Friends Meeting Asheboro. The bride wore navy attire with an orchid and diamond heirloom necklace. Groom in military service receives multiple honors and heads to Fort Dix February 15 before joining his post in Johnson City New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Ruth Welch Slack
C. H. Slack
Mr. Slack
Asheboro
Metra
Tony) Sheptock
Johnson City
N. Y
Friends Monage
V. S. B. Hinshaw
Bother
Toni Denson
High Point
Ruth Edwards
Sheptock
Oxford
Mars Hill College
Burlington Mills, Inc
USO
D.F.C
Fort Dix
Grand Avenue
Tony Sheptock
Friends Parsonage
Medical Meeting At Sedgefield Inn
The Auxiliary of the Guilford County Medical Society will meet at Sedgefield Inn this evening instead of Grace Methodist church in Greensboro. Dinner by the Auxiliary and Medical Society members begins at seven o clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guilford County Medical Society
Sedgefield Inn
Grace Methodist Church
Greensboro
Medical Society
Prayer Meetings At South Side Baptist And Welch Memorial
The Church Social Circle of South Side Baptist Church holds a prayer meeting Saturday at 7 30 at the Sefton home 1305 South Main with Rev Robert Taylor as speaker. The Catherine Gill Bible class of Welch Memorial Methodist meets with Mrs Mabel Joiner at 812 Tate Street Friday at 7 30. The Ward Street Methodist Young Adult class meets Friday at 8 with Miss Imogene Hicks at 408 Monthey Avenue. members should meet at the church at 7 50.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Side Baptist Church
Sexton
South Main Street
Robert Taylor
Daisy Shaw
Catherine Gill
Welch Memorial Methodist Church
Mabel Joiner
Tate Street
Ward ST
Ward Street
Trains Crash Kills Over 100 in Hidalgo Mexico
More than 100 people were reported killed and about 150 injured in a rear end collision near Cazadero Hidalgo when a freight train struck a passenger train carrying pilgrims returning from a Virgin Mary festival at San Juan De Los Lagos Jalisco.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico City
Cazadero
Twentieth Century Study Club Entertained By Mrs Henderson
The Twentieth Century Study Club met at the Sheraton hotel for a luncheon and program. Mrs. Quigley discussed the Spanish Civil War and the United States oil stance, noting fascism’s persistence in Europe. Members and the hostess, Mrs. E. D Henderson, attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twentieth Century Study Club
Henderson
E. D Henderson
Sheraton
West Howell Street
Spain
Quigley
Mediterranean
United States
Europe
Onjo
W.W.G Sne
Charles Risch
W. Koonts
J. W. Thomas
Frank Smith
W. M. Harrison
R. I. Quigley
Fred Metcalf
The High Cost of Luxury in a Bridge Deal
The declarer’s finesse in today’s contract bridge was a luxury move with a justifiably high tax attached, illustrating how premium play affects the score and risk.
Bridge deck dialogue outlines a deceptive endgame plan
In a cautious duplicate bridge analysis, South as dealer with both sides vulnerable explores lines to manage the diamond and club suits. The writer critiques the declarer strategy, proposing an optimal sequence to force West to duck and establish a diamond discard, ensuring the contract's safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West
Declarer
East
Cookes Headed North for Short Visitation Trip
Mr and Mrs A L Cooke left yesterday for a visit to Spindale Charlotte and Davidson where they will spend several days with their sons and return Sunday Clarence Sechrest of 504 Highland Avenue is a patient at Boulevard unit of High Point Memorial Hospital undergoing treatment
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. L. Cooke
Spindale
Charlotte
Davidson
Clarence Sechrest
Highland Avenue
Boulevard
High Point Memorial Hospital
Miss Ruth Chaney Weds Army Man In Greensboro
Miss Ruth Chaney marries Cpl. Neil Blankenbeckler at the home of Rev. Raeford Chaney in Greensboro on January 10. The bride, a High Point High School graduate, wore a white woll jersey dress with a purple orchid. Blankenbeckler, from Marion High School, is serving with the Army Air Force at Columbia, South Carolina.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cpl
Neil Blankenbeckler
Greensboro
Ruth Chaney
L. D. Chaney
Kelly Ruth
Marvin
Rev
Raeford Chaney
Blankenbeckler
High Point High School
High Point College
Arion High School
Army Air Force
Columbia, S. C
Births Deweys Have Daughter Rebecca Ophillia
Mr. and Mrs. Dewey of Winston-Salem now at 720 West Green Street announce the birth of a daughter Rebecca Ophillia at High Point Memorial Hospital Ward Unit on January 25. Marsha Rae Cox and family announce the birth of a daughter Marsha Rae on Wednesday January 31 at Boulevard unit of High Point Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Cox is the former Helen Rae Holton and her husband is stationed at Abilene Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dewey
Winston-Salem
West Green Street
Rebecca Ophillia
High Point M Hospital
Marsha Rae Cox Sr
Fred J. Cox
Marsha Rae
Boulevard
High Point Memorial
Cox
Helen Rae Holton
Abilene, Te
Local Woodmen Circle Attends Installation Rites at Thomasville
A group from Woodmen Circle of Point Grove gathered in Thomasville Tuesday evening for installation of officers. Mrs R Carroll presided as installing officer with Mrs Louise Bruton and Myrtle Skinner as attendant and chaplain. Other attendees included Nellie Hare Fernanda Gamies Mae McGee Virginia Morrison Doris Underwood Virginia Loft Mildred Weave Jandie Weave Ruby Stone Barbara Carroll Edith Wagoner Helen Underwood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodmen
Point Grove
Engineers Study Reformed Dune at Kill Devil Hill
Engineers visiting Kill Devil Hill study dune stabilization methods that halted a 90 foot dune’s movement near the Wright brothers’ first flight site. Methods included Bermuda grass planting and sheltering with local materials. the dune’s stability prompted a 1938 memorial order by Congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kill Devil Hill
N. C
Saudi Arabia
Wrights
W. H. Kinderwater
U. S. Army
Gren
Roanoke Island
Ki Devil Hill
Congress
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Madeline Hoover
Mrs. Weldon
Rs. Horney
Ebekah
Sal le Cote
Joan Angh
Rainbow Assembly
Tor South Main Street
Minnie Lee Sleed
Vera Buckner
Ruby Tyner
Belly Trotter
Pauline Hedgecock
Helen Wright
Princess Beauty Shop
N. Main St
Main St
Mrs. Corcoran
Randolph
Miss Jewel Beane
South Slide Prayer Band
Bride
Nelson
Florist and Decorators
Prancis B. Nelson
Lydia Pinkham
Pinkham
Remai
Yi Sun Sm
Korea
Monitor
Merimack
Cheryl Walker
Sveryone
Ain
Bood Housekreping
Onncm
Royal Crown Cola
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