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High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Feb 12, 1945

Page

6

Junior High to Present Joint Concert Here Soon

One hundred twenty five girls will perform in a joint concert by the Junior High orchestra and choir under High Point city schools music department. The event on Thursday February 15 at 8 in the Junior High auditorium features classical and modern pieces and music of America. Emile Serposs conducts the choir.

High Point City Schools Virginia Frank America Emile Serposs Serposs

Women urged to hold meeting on Dumbarton Oaks bill

North Carolina Federation of Women's Clubs president calls club presidents to hold February meetings to study and report on the Dumbarton Oaks proposals. The effort aims to back a united nations security charter as war ends. Executive board meets March 13, Eleanor Roosevelt visit planned.

North Carolina Federation of Women's Clubs J. Henry Highsmith Dumbarton Oaks Mrsmith H Ighsmith General Federation Federation Highsmith Eleanor Roosevelt Institute of Religion of the United Church R. L. McMillan Women's Infantile Paralysis Foundation General Assembly Charles Federatrat Women's Organiza

Community club schedule highlights weekly meetings

Monday night finds the Junior Service League hosting the final night session at the YWCA with a bornd meeting at seven. Tuesday features Ladies' bridge at Emerywood Clubhouse and a full luncheon lineup including the Garden Club and Woman's Christian Temperance Union. The week also includes DAR, Altrusa, Humane Society, and various study and garden groups with speakers and changed hours. The notes end with remarks on North Carolina women’s legislative activity.

Junior Service League YWCA Emerywood Country Club Garden Club J. W. Montgomery North Main Street Woman's Christian Temperance Union J. A. Eshelman Johnson Street Alexander Martin Whpter Daughters of the American Revolution G. H. Kearns Hillcrest Drive C. Excelle Rozzelle Mesdames A. E. Tate C. T. Ingram N. S&s. Stirewall G. C. Kester D. T. Yow Altrusa Club Sheraton Hotel The Humane Society Sheraton

Helen Murphy Guest Of Honor At Ladies Auxiliary

The Ladies Auxiliary to the Veterans of Foreign Wars held a call meeting at the Veterans home 416 West Broad Street Sunday night. Mrs. Helen Murphy national chief of staff from New Jersey spoke on Membership and the Veterans National Meme. About 50 guests and members attended and home made pound cake and coffee were served.

Ladies Auxiliary Veterans of Foreign Wars Veterans Home West Broad Street Helen Murphy New Jersey C. H. Greer Ruby Snyder Veterans National

Watson Poore Vows Spoken Here Saturday

Mr and Mrs M T Hicks Sr announce the marriage of their niece Myrtle Bolt Poore to First Lieutenant George Y Watson of Southport, Army Engineers. The ceremony Saturday afternoon February 10 was a quiet affair due to the bride’s uncle’s critical illness.

M. T. Hicks Myrtle Bolt Poore Roy Poore Mt. Airy George Yandell Watson Southport Army Engineers

Births in Silver City Both Families Announce Daughters

Mr and Mrs Ray Grubb announce the birth of Brenda Eudora on February 4 at Chatham hospital Silver City. Mr and Mrs Charlie Harvell announce the birth of Nancy Louise on February 12.

Brenda Eudora Grubb Ray Grubb Silver City Brenda Eudora Chatham Hospital Nancy Louise Harvell Charlie Harvell Nancy Louise

Valentine Party At Jones Business College

A Valentine party will be held Tuesday night at 8 o'clock in the recreation hall at Jones Business College. All friends and former students are invited. Abraham Lincoln, Woodrow Wilson, and Theodore Roosevelt were noted as detective story fans.

Jones Business College Abraham Lincoln Woodrow Wilson Theodore Roosevelt

Pi Kappa Alpha Sponsors Dream Girl Dance at UNC Carolina Inn

The Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity at the University of North Carolina held a formal Dream Girl dance at the Carolina Inn in Chapel Hill on Saturday night February 10 at 8 30 o clock. Freddy Johnson and his orchestra provided music. Photographs show sponsors: Emily Garrett with Dick Adams, Marky Parsons with Billy Kelly, Elizabeth Gudger with Buck Tauscher, Betty Gaines with Art Adams, Monnie King with Larry Herrera, and Mary Lois Harwell with Randal Salmon.

Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity University of North Carolina Carolina Inn Chapel Hill Freddy Johnson Emily Garrett Greenville D. C Dick Adams Miami Fla Marky Parsons Tampa Billy Kelly Raleigh

Ragbag minds and Bevin's sharp remark echo in Parliament

Elsie Robinson critiques overly talkative and gossip prone minds while recounting Bevin's fiery quip about Lady Astor and a ragbag mind. The piece reflects on how people collect scraps of trivia, inflate them, and eagerly join conversations, urging self awareness about one's own tendency to chatter.

Britain ATS Lady Astoragen Bevin Sarah Ping

Local Servicemen Extend Leaves and Honor Roll News

Lt. (G) Adam L. Gibson Jr and Mrs Gibson spend a 10 day leave with his parents in High Point while Gibson serves at New Smyrna Beach Florida. Dorothy Wrenn makes Brevard College honor roll. Willa Grey Lewis sings on WPTF broadcast. Mrs Hubbard and Mary Ann join relatives in High Point. Miss Allene Kelly shows slight improvement at Rock Hill hospital. John Murphy Patricia visit F C Sharp. Murphy to stay as he enters service. Annie Staley rests after surgery in High Point. Irene Blankenship returns home from Roanoke. John Hinshaw Jr returns to west coast for Navy duty after two years in service including Pacific duty.

Adam L. Gibson, Jr A. Lee Gibson, Sr Oakwood Court John J. Hinshaw, Jr United States Navy John J. Hinshaw, Sr Lexington Street West Navy Pacific

The Value of a Direct Raise in Bridge Bidding

A direct raise can deter opponents from entering the bidding often better than a take out to a low ranking suit. The article analyzes a hand where North's poor response to South's opening bid led to a forced loss for North-South, while a three spade raise could have secured the contract.

North South West

Criminal Assault Charge Against Man in Selma

Pfc. Jack English of Cherry Point Marine Air Base held in Johnston county jail on a criminal assault charge involving a Winston-Salem woman. The 26 year old, married with a child, awaits trial with no date set. The alleged assault occurred early Sunday in a rooming house opposite the Selma railroad station.

Selma Jack English Cherry Point N. C Marine Air Base Steubenville Johnston County Winston-Salem E. N. Booker G. C. Uzzell Sheriff's Office

Prince Nufer Tops Southeastern A A U Meet Honors

The University of North Carolina swimmer Prince Nufer won individual honors at the Southeastern AAU meet in Atlanta, setting a 100 yard freestyle record of 1 084. Old Duke swimmers, led by Bill Adams, captured two titles. Adams won the 200 yard individual medley in 2 25 5 and Duke's team won the yard freestyle relay in 2 26 9.

Atlanta University of North Carolina Prince Nufer Southeastern A.A.U Duke Mermen Bill Adams Blue Devil

ENKA Rayon Plant Idle Fifth Day Amid Labor Dispute

The ENKA Cor poration rayon plant near Asheville idle for a fifth day as hearings before the War Labor Board in Atlanta begin. The plant with over 3,000 workers produced military cord and has been shut since UTWA members walked out after a jury restraining order blocked arbitration of wage terms.

Asheville American Enka Corporation Rayon Here Regional War Labor Board Atlanta United Textile Workers of America UFL UTWA E. Yates Webb

California Team Bids to Play With Sacramento This Summer

California today to play with Sacramento of the Pacific Coast league this summer. White said a contract he's just signed a move to the same money I made with Cincinnati last season.

California Ramento Pacific Coast White Cincinnati

Reds Outfielder Oyner White Leaves For What

Atlanta report states Oyner Jo Jo White former Cincinnati Reds outfielder departs for undisclosed destination after last season. Local sports desk notes notable trade or transfer move pending details. (65 characters)

Atlanta Oyner Jo Jo) White Cincinnati Reds

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