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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Feb 09, 1944

Page

6

Honor party for Mesdames Pyle and Clarke in Baltimore

Mrs. Homer T. Hudson hosted a sunny informally served coffee at her Parkway home. Honorees include Mrs. L. H. Pyle of Baltimore and Mrs. George Clarke of Conway Arkansas visiting with daughters. Guests list features Mrs. Terry Mrs. Slane and several local residents.

Mesdames Pyle Clarke Homer T. Hudson L. H. Pyle Baltimore George Clarke Conway Ark Parkway Pyle R. B. Terry Willis H. Slane Verhan Greenfield George M. Fish Santa Barbara Calif Mesdames Terry Slane A. S&s. Caldwell, Jr C. W. Edith Moore H.A Anita Fred Whitescarver W. Stanley Davis Joseph D. Cox W. C. Idol W. L. Jackson E. Rozzelle Harry Alexaner

Church Class Meetings Invite Members for Weekday Gatherings

Several church groups announced upcoming meetings. The Mary Harper Philathea class of Main Street Methodist will gather Thursday at 7 30 p m with Mrs C S McKenzie at 312 Monroe St for a market basket event. The Faithful Workers class of Lindsay Memorial will meet at 7 30 p m at 1128 Monthey Ave with Mrs R W Hutchens hosting. Archdale Friends Elizabeth Fry class plans a Friday 7 p m potluck Valentine social at the church inviting all families and friends.

Mary Harper Lindsay Memorial Church R. W. Hutchens Monthey Avenue Archdale Friends Elizabeth Fry

Beta Sigma Phi Bridge Party To Be Hosted By Mrs Boyles

The Mu chapter of Beta Sigma Phi sorority will meet at Mrs Dorothy Dean Boyles home on Woodrow Avenue this evening for a bridge party.

Beta Sigma Phi Sorority Dorothy Dean Boyles Woodrow Avenue

Need Pep and Vitality Pills Featured at Wish Point

An OCR fragment touts pep and vitality for all ages promising iron and calcium benefits. It mentions Johnsons and drugstores like Walgreen and Wish Point stores offering a minimum daily supplement and introductory offers.

Sears Walgreen

Wayside Garden Club Receives Mae Kirkman Garden Slides

Miss Mae Kirkman presented colored slides of local gardens and Duke University shows at the Wayside Garden Club February meeting on Hillcrest Drive. The program included a gardening discussion led by Eshelman and McCino with timely tips, plus a business session and tribute to the late Mrs. P. W. Flagge.

Mae Kirkman Wayside Garden Club Pia Club Duke Universityes Kirtan Kirman Hillcrest Drive P. W. Flagge Tell J. A. Eshelman Fred Hallenbeck J. F. Hayden M. Hughes George Hutchens Henry Koonts H. W. McCain C. H. Risch

Calendar Notices Highlight Local Club Meetings and Fun

Wednesday at 3 30 p m the High Point Woman's club will host Dr L G Greer Mills head in Thomasville with the executive board meeting at 3 00 p m Thursday Entre Nous host Mrs Charles F Long on Elm street at 1 p m Philomathean group gatherings at 3 30 p m hosted by Mrs R F J Johnson on Carrick avenue with Mrs Howard B rt zell assisting Canterbury club meets at 3 30 p m with Mrs Charles W Perry on Sher brook Court Emerywood Country club opens an eight week Saturday etiquette series at 2 p m USO dance at 8 15 p m at the YMCA with band from number ten providing music.

High Point Woman's Club W.C.A LG. Greer Eneral The Mills Fame Thomasville Charles F. Long Entre Nous Club Elm Street Philomathean Club R. F. J. Johnson Carrick Avenue Howard Rtzell Canterbury Club Charles W. Perry Sherbrook Court Emerywood Country Club Ymca Ra

Junior Service League Donates Piano to City Youth Center

The Junior Service League voted at its January meeting at the Adams Memorial YWCA to donate a second hand piano in splendid condition to the new Youth Center. Mrs. Robert Davis reported on the purchase and noted the Clare Tree Major play The King of the Golden River was well attended under the League and PTA sponsors.

Newene H Point Junior Service League Adams Memorial Y. W. C. A Willis Slane Bond League Robert Davis Arts and Interest Blake Thompson 8S. S. Saunders Charles Kearns John Whitescarver League Jamess. Moffitt Tuberculosis Control Center

Citizens Association Discussed By R L Pope Before DAR

R L Pope president of the North Carolina Citizens Association spoke at the D A R Alexander Martin chapter meeting in Thomasville at Mrs W T Powell Hillcrest Drive. He described the group formed by area chambers to promote efficient government and inform the public. The hour included a blood plasma fund update with $4 427 sent to the national chair, local donation of $50, and ten members set to receive war service pins for 750 plus hours. Tea followed hosted by Mrs L M Reynolds and others.

R. L Thomasville North Carolina Citizens Association Alexander Martin Daughters of the American Revolution W. T. Powell Hillcrest Drive R. A. Herring Pope Chamber of Commerce Raleigh D.A.R Ro Tucker Mesdames W. Ws J. F. Hayden J. S. Welborn J. E Cc. E. Diffendal R. J. Ly W. L. Tabb Ethel Rochelle Edith Moore Sherrod T. S. McKenzie Grover Kester Mary Mungan Sophie Tilden

Tuesday Garden Club Luncheon Plans Garden Center

The Tuesday Evening Garden Club met at Mrs. N. L. Garner's home for the annual February luncheon with fifteen members and two guests present. Mrs. Bartlett outlined a plan to establish a local garden center and a committee was appointed to work with the council and associated clubs.

Tuesday Garden Club Garden Club N. L. Garner Greer Fred Gordy Fred J. Bartlett High Point Council of Garden Clubs Ing Gordy J. W. Hedrick Fred Bartlett Garden Club Council Sina Mesdames Sherwood Forrest

Altrusa Club Plans Major Project For Underprivileged Girl

Altrusa club members discussed a yearlong project to send an underprivileged girl from a broken home in High Int to boarding school. Plans for the specific school were deferred for now. Cpl OLiaro of the Women’s Army Corps will visit the March meeting. Eighteen members attended as Mrs Alice Dickerson presided at the Sheraton hotel.

Altrusa Club Gir High Int Mabel Hargett Cpl. Oliaro Women's Army Corps Marie Forrest Alice Dickerson Sheraton

Steam Locomotive Tractive Effort Surges Since World War I

Modern steam locomotives show an average tractive effort about fifty percent higher than the levels achieved during World War I, reflecting advances in engineering and design over the past century.

A W Klemme Speaks on Stained Glass at YWCA Dinner

A W Klemme spoke to the Business and Professional club at the Adams Memorial building about his stained glass window craft. He described church windows, their coloring and Biblical meanings while guest attendees included Georgianna Bird Mae Zimmerman and others.

Y.W.C.A Adams Memorial Building A. W. Klemme

Founders Day Observed by City P T A Meeting

The Bay Street P T A celebrated Founder's Day at their regular meeting Tuesday night. Mrs. R F J Johnson principal spoke on PTA growth and shared facts about PTA work. The group voted to continue The Messenger PTA paper and was entertained by the High Point city schools music faculty led by Carl Cronstedt. Nina DeBrull's sixth grade won the attendance banner for most parents present.

Bay Street P.T.A R. F. J., Johnson the Messenger High Point City Carl Cronstedt Nina DeBrull

Patrolman Improvises Jaw Realignment at Seattle Hospital

In Seattle on Feb 5 INS reports Patrolman J A Topman, after failing to get relief for a dislocated jaw at the city hospital, declares there are times when a man does not need a doctor. He then snaps his jaw back into place with a thoughtful gesture. The item also notes a historic note: the first shipboard airplane takeoff by a Boeing biplane in November.

Seattle INS J. A. Topman Eugene Pres

Finessing the Hand in a Bridge Contract

A detailed bridge problem unfolds with South in a dangerous diamond lead. The declarer seeks a safe line via a club entry and a precise spade finesse, choosing an exact sequence to avoid overloading the entry and maximize the chance to clear the minor suits. The expert play shows the club king and spade queen sequence nets the tricks after the club queen is played, leaving the heart king as a remaining risk.

West Declarer Dia Trum Finis South

Wearable shirtwaist pattern 4680 for versatile daily use

Anne Adams Pattern 4680 offers a dressy shirtwaist with full bodice and action back. Suitable for all day wear, in sports fabric or rayon, sizes 14 to 40 with fabric needs noted. Includes transfer motifs for linens and garments. price 20 cents plus option for an Anne Adams Pattern Book. order from High Point Enterprise Pattern Department.

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

Canterbury Club Social With Mrs Perry

Mrs Charles W Perry will host Canterbury Club members at her Sherbrook Court home Friday afternoon at 3 30 as announced yesterday. The event follows the club’s usual schedule and features a social gathering for members and guests.

Canterbury Club Mrs. Perry Charles W. Perry Sherbrook Court

Brinson Convalesces in Philadelphia After Finger Operation

Mrs. R A Brinson is convalescing at University of Pennsylvania Hospital Philadelphia after an operation for an infected finger. Mr and Mrs William Crawford and their son of Durham arrive tomorrow to visit Mrs Crawford’s parents Mr and Mrs Arthur Mersh on Edgedale Drive and expect to stay until Sunday.

R. L. Brinson Universit of Pennsylvania Hospital Philadelphia William Crawford Little Son Durham

Lift Yourself Up to the Wings of a New Life

Elsie Robinson recounts British farmers watching American African American laborers operate bulldozers in England, creating a new flying field and symbolizing a broader awakening. The piece urges readers to lift themselves from old constraints, open their hearts to wind and sun, and embrace progress and freedom.

England America Old

Births Early watchmakers were usually locksmiths

A fragment notes that early watchmakers were often tradespeople such as locksmiths and window framers, reflecting how skilled crafts diversified in historical artisan communities.

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