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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1944
Page
6
An attractive luncheon was enjoyed by the Entre Nous club and guests at Mrs. C F Long's Paisrk home. The rooms featured paste shades and five tables for luncheon then rook followed, with club members and guests listed among the attendees.
Heads of the churchs children division enjoyed a 6 30 dinner hosted by Dr and Mrs L H Zimmerman at Carrick avenue. The group met in a refined setting for a two course meal before the monthly session led by Mrs L F Honeycutt. Rev Wilson O Weldon participated in the discussion on improving the division. Present were the hosts and numerous church members. The Elizabeth Albright class of Ward Street Methodist will meet tonight at 7 30 at Mrs M R Davis home 1509 Tryon street with Miss Maness the speaker returning from China recent mission work aboard the Gripsholm.
Miss Virginia Hedrick of High Point is among eight in Brevard Junior College Winter graduating class who received diplomas this week. Other graduates include Louise Beatty of Sherrill's Ford Frances Talley of Brevard Dorothy Poole of Brevard Doris Caudle of Peachland Virginia Passavant of Henderson Madine Kitchin of Hayesville and Eleanor Beasley of Louisburg.
The Jolly Y Club of the YWCA hosted a Valentine dance to honor soldiers from Basic Training Center no ten in Greensboro. Nola Idol and Marian Martin acted as hostesses, serving punch and cookies to about twenty-five club members and thirty service men. Dancing continued into the late hours amid red and white streamers and heart decorations.
Mrs W C Boyles hosted a Mu Beta Phi Sorority bridge gathering at her Woodrow Avenue home. Three bridge tables competed with Miss Barbara Mathews taking high score and Mr George Elkins earning runner-up. A sweet course followed for guests Frances Muse Emmene Shields Barbara Mathews Elizabeth Swiggett Sara Hester Dot Miller and Mesdames Harry Crawford W T Mowery George Elkins George Hutchens Enoch Tipton Jr Jack Greene and the hostess.
Oak View 4-H members sold war stamps and bonds totaling 5561.00 during a regular meeting at Oak View school. The program featured Victory gardens led by middle school students and Miss Ruby Leftwich outlined plans for 4-H victory gardens. Dolly Ann Hedgecock presided, Vivian Baisey was secretary.
Miss Tonnie Madden of High Point and Cpl William Baker of Hartwell Georgia and Camp Gruber Oklahoma united in marriage January 17 in Greenville DC Justice of the Peace Guy in Gullick officiated Bride wore aqua wool three piece suit with black accessories and bronze throated orchids He has served three and a half years with twenty one months overseas duty After a two week honeymoon in Georgia the bride will reside with her husband in Camp Gruber Oklahoma Baker resumes service with the armed forces.
Greensboro February 11 The spring semester at The Woman's College graduate center begins Saturday with 9 to 11 registration and 11 to 1 classes. About 75 teachers pursuing master’s degrees attend. Locals from Greensboro Guilford and nearby counties will register with four course options first hour and three second hour. C W Phillips teaches educational guidance Ruth Firald elementary school administration Grace Van Dyke More music in the elementary school and Madeline street family clothing course listed.
Ada Blair Parent-Teacher Association held its Founders Day themed February meeting with devotionals by Mr. Bixler. The grade mothers presented a playlet Burn Candies Burn, Irene Davis presided, Mary Wilson Wall read minutes, the school band performed and Miss Jone Lowe’s class won the attendance award with about seventy attendees.
Pfc and Mrs Wesley O Webb announce the birth of daughter Melva Jane on February 8 at Boulevard branch High Point Memorial Hospital. Dorothy Price is the grandmother. Mrs J B Dobson returns from Florida after visiting Miami and Fort Myers Beach with husband and son Dickie. Doris White visits Roanoke, Virginia, then returns home. Charles Wilson Martin born February 9 in Lexington Davidson Memorial Hospital to Mr and Mrs G W Martin formerly of High Point.
Calendar notes afternoon gatherings hosted by Mrs. R F J Johnson on Carrick Avenue with Mrs. Howard S Hartzell as associate hostess. Canterbury peas meet at Mrs. Charles W Perry on Sherbrook Court. Emwood Country Club opens an eight week matinee play series at 2 PM. USO dance at the YMCA gym with the Humber Ten band at 8 15 PM.
The USO weekly dance at the YMCA gym tomorrow will be a Valentine event with a formal dress code, though less strict than previously announced. The BTC number ten band from Greensboro returns to provide music, and intermission entertainment is planned. An informal party will run for non dancers at the USO club.
Mrs C F Tomlinson announced a date change for the Hi Point Community Concert Association event featuring Mins Howe a noted one woman performer. Howe tours California London and has performed at the White House and in London she is also a writer with a new novel The Whole Heart just published.
The National Labor Relations Board ordered an election within 30 days to determine if machine printers including foremen at Proximity Print Works in Greensboro North Carolina want the Machine Printers Beneficial Association un affiliated union to represent them.
Vintage sewing ad promotes pattern 4681 with two outfits for a child described as a tomboy and a dainty option. Includes sizes 2 to 10, fabric yardage for overalls and playsuit, transfer motifs for linens, price twenty cents, and optional Anne Adams Pattern Book, with order details to High Point Enterprise Pattern Dept.
Beauty editor notes freckles are caused by sun exposure and explains how ammoniated mercury creams can darken or delay pigment formation. A six week regimen may soften and brighten skin, with possible allergy risk. Mercury appears in various foods and tissues.
Mrs. Alvah Boyles hosted Ace of Clubs members at her Erwin Heights home on Wednesday afternoon with Narcissi setting and three tables of play. Top score went to Mrs. W. E. Tomlinson, visitors prize to Mrs. Harry Lee Lambeth.
At a Tuesday evening meeting the P. W. club hosted a birthday dinner for Mrs. Gladys Brackett at the Asia restaurant. Members presented gifts and announced a February 22 weiner roast hosted by Mrs. David Hobbys.
Mrs William Van E Sprinkle is visiting at 115 Brentley Circle as a houseguest of Mrs Thomas W Sprinkle. A former Durham resident, she has been in California with her husband who is now in England. Mr and Mrs Hubert J Grimes and Jackie have returned home from Boone Iowa after two weeks visiting Mr and Mrs James Reid on Sixteenth Street. Kernels from Babassan palm tree grown in Brazil yield oil. The modern American aircraft carrier is the largest type of ship afloat. Poland adopted Christianity in 966 marking its first major western contact.
The Pioneer Council of the Sons and Daughters of Liberty will entertain the Tri-City Council at a supper and business meeting at the local hall tomorrow evening. The covered dish affair will start shortly after six and the council meeting will follow.
South dealer in a no vulnerability game reaches a sound contract after West opens spades. North's bidding aligns with the Culbertson positive response. The key play involves South conceding one diamond trick and then ruffing clubs to gain the slam. East's misplay of the diamond ten is central to the misdirection and lesson.
Elsie Robinson argues against drafting mothers and wives for war work, saying it would be brutal to force women from home. She contends women are driven to work and social contact, not to be kept in domestic roles, and warns restoring them to family life would be far harder if drafted.
In Schenectady New York a $9156 settlement was awarded two months after two Atlantic Coast trains wrecked at Lumberton on December 16. Surrogate Joe W Campbell stated the child’s award formed part of a $13750 total claim against the railroad settled in favor of Louis Mach and his son. The father was killed while en route and notice of his death reached his wife on her 21st birthday.
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