Local Women Win Top Honors In Bridge Tourney
Inclement weather kept players at Sedgefield Inn for a duplicate bridge event where Mesdames C. S. Beaver and Nesbit Caughman achieved the top score under the Howell system. Second went to Mrs. George Brandt and E. G. Michael, both Greensboro. Third and fourth places went to Greensboro couples W. H. Holderness with Joseph Foil and Mr and Mrs. Jack Srows respectively. Defense stamps were awarded as prizes. Additional high pointers included Ae. and Mrs. 3.S. Welborn, Mrs. O. C. Durland, Mrs. Lloyd Flythe, and Greensboro participants Mr. and Mrs. Allen Mebane, Mrs. Julius W. Cone, Mrs. E. G. Michael, W. H. Holderness, D. Wenton Farnell, David Fiske, George Brandt, and others from Sedgefield and vicinity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sedgefield Inn
Mesdames C. S. Beaver
Nesbit Caughman
Howell
George Brandt
E. G. Michael
Greensboro
Mesdames
W. H. Holderness
Joseph Foil
Jack
Julius W. Cone
D. Wenton Farnell
David Fiske
Sedgefield
Harry S. O'Neal
L. D. Miller
Mrs Marsh Hosts Bridge Event For Mrs Hancock
Mrs A G Marsh hosted a Saturday afternoon bridge session at her Fern Dale Drive home honoring Mrs LeRoy Hancock the former Hazel Coltrane of Trinity. High score went to Mrs Walter Spencer, a consolation to Mrs Hancock, bingo prize to Mrs Herbert Ragan, with a wedding pattern decor and sweetpea arrangements featured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. G. Marsh
Ferndale Drive
LeRoy Hancock
Hazel Coltrane
Trinity
Walter Spencer
Herbert Ragan
Ree
Mesdames W. EE
Hodgins
Herbert Andrews
Fom English
Shelley York
Clarence Peace
Banks Poston
Valentine Party at Schram Home Triangle Lake
An attractive Valentine party was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Schram at Triangle Lake on Saturday evening. Miss Raynelle Fowler and Doris Misenheimer served as hostesses. Guests enjoyed themed games and refreshments, with seventeen attending.
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Alr
Harold Schram
Triangle Lake
Raynelle Fowler
Doris , Misenheimer
Weekly social calendar for High Point area events
The calendar lists numerous club meetings and social gatherings from Tuesday to Saturday. Notable items include the Air Raid Precaution class at the Sheraton led by Mrs Mabel Burnett, American Legion Auxiliary at Blair Park, Burbank Garden Club at Mrs Wade Hiatt, and multiple events at Emerywood Country Club and local homes. The schedule features bridge, dinners, lectures, and charity events with host addresses and leaders named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alusa Club
Sheraton
Mabel Burnett
American Legion Auxiliary
Blair Park
Mesdames
A. M. Richardson
E. E. Kreieinbaum
Burbank
Elwood
Emerywood Country Club
High Point Council of Jewish Women
Lou Greenberg
West Farriss Avenue
Thufsnay
A B Club Revue At Junior High
The American Business club hosts Varsity Varieties a charity revue at the Junior High School this Saturday at 8 pm. The program includes a May Court Fashion Show by Salem College students a Harmony sextet from Greensboro College a Bachelor skit by High Point College a UNC impersonator Alonzo Squires music by the Ambassadors from Duke and a Professor Quiz with eight local figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Business Club
Salem College
Winston-Salem
Greensboro College
High -Point College
Alonzo Squires
University of North Carolina
Chapel Hills
Ambassadors
Duke University
Lebanon Women's Board Plans Day of Prayer Irates at Meeting
The executive board of the Lebanon Methodist Woman's Society of Christian Service met for the February session with Mrs. R. K. Hoke on Dayton Street. Plans were announced for the Day of Prayer service to be held in connection with the Wednesday night prayer service at the church, and all members were urged to attend. Miss Laura Thacker will lead the devotional portion for the regular monthly meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Lebanon Methodist
J Woman's Society of Christian Service
R. RK. Hoke
Dayton Street
Laula Thacker
Red Cross Plans March 9 Membership Meeting
Mrs. Harry Alexander, membership chairman for the local American Red Cross chapter, announces the annual membership meeting on Monday March 9 at 7:30 PM in the Sheraton Hotel balloon room. The event will begin with a 7:30 pep session instead of a dinner, with annual activity reports heard before 8 o'clock. Attendees may depart at 8:30. The membership committee also includes Mrs. W. T. Powell, Dr. Glens G. Perry, Mayor O. A. Kirkman, Mrs. James S. Moffitt, and Mrs. John A. Myers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Alexander
The
American Red Cross
Sheraton Hotel
Alexander
the Red Cross
W. T. Powell
Red Cross
Glens G. Perry
O. A. Kirkman
James S. Moffitt
John A. Myers
Girl Reserve Club to Hear Doctor on Growing Up
The Wednesday meeting of the Junior-Senior Girl Reserve Club at the YWCA will feature Dr. Anne Stephenson of Winston-Salem discussing Problems That Face the High School Girl. Her talk will cover box-girl relations and the physiological and emotional aspects of growing up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marjorie Krummici
YW. C. AL
Anne Stephenson
Winston-Salem
Reading of suit patterns governs opening leads in bridge play
McKenny on Bridge explains that defense hinges on reading suit patterns and card distribution rather than high cards. It outlines leading from four or more cards, handling sequences, and the wary use of top or fourth-highest cards, plus how to treat no trump and suit contracts with specific sequences and king or ace reads.
Church Society Meeting Sets Octagon Soap Drive
Members will meet Thursday night at the church to collect Octagon soap for washing clothes for the Children's Home in Winston-Salem. After the business session Mrs. Hoke and her two daughters served refreshments and a social hour followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Entre Nous Club
G. I. Humphreys
College Drive
Emerywood Country Club
Winston-Salem
Sewing Unit Ships 771 War Refugee Garments Today
The Sewing unit of Bundles for Britain shipped 771 refugee garments to New York headquarters this morning. Co chairs Mesdames Carter Dalton and J. E. Millis led the effort, with transport by R. L. Brinson. The total includes 212 infant gowns pelicoats and six hospital garments, while work continues on many more with widespread local cooperation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Britain
Carter Dalton
J. E. Millis
National
New York
R. L. Brinson
Royal Business
Altrusa ARP Class Tonight at Sheraton Blue Room
The Altrusa club airs an Air Raid Protection class led by instructor Mabel Burnett. The session, delayed from last week, continues tonight at seven in the Blue Room of the Sheraton Hotel with club members and additional ladies urged to attend as scheduled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Altrusa Club
Altrusan Mabel Burnett
Bunett
Sheraton
Woodmen Circle to Hold Wednesday Business Meeting
The Supreme Forest Woodmen Circle will hold a business meeting tomorrow evening at the W O W hall on West Commerce Street. The hotel for the meeting will be at seven thirty, and all members are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodmen Circle
Supreme Forest Woodmer Circle
W O. W. Hall
West Commerce Street
Pentagon Club Initiation Ceremonies Tonight
The Pentagon Club will hold its regular meeting at the home of Miss Clarine Furgurson on Lindsay Street. Formal initiation ceremonies are announced for tonight and all members are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pentagon Club
Clarine Furgurson
Lindsay Street
Be Correct Against Open Trump Contract And Another
The note discusses two contract types in card play, one may be correct against a suit contract and the other possibly against a no trump contract. It suggests comparing strategies for leading and defending, with emphasis on counting honors and distribution to decide risks.
Bridge Opening Leads Against No Trump
A split guide to opening leads in no trump contracts. It notes that leading the ace asks partner to continue with the highest card to judge suit strength, while leading the king against no trump asks partner to follow with the second highest card and usually play the jack if the jack and another card exist.
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Pariner
Local residents listed in High Point illness travel and travel notices
Mrs. E A Edwards of 1107 Blain Street was called to Williamston due to her sister Mrs W M Terry’s illness. Mrs Stanton Moore of 306 Hicks Street is a patient at Burrus Memorial Hospital undergoing a new treatment. B F Rogers of Archdale is undergoing surgery at Guilford General Hospital. Charles Ray Spoon has returned to Norfolk Virginia after a weekend visit with his parents. he graduated Trinity High School class of 1940. Private Cath L Davis at New Orleans Airbase is visiting her mother on Kivett Drive. Mr and Mrs W Fasler of Raleigh spent Sunday in High Point. Mrs Taylor was Miss Lina Powers formerly of the city. Mr and Mrs Dillard Lackey of Durham spent the weekend here. he is assistant manager of Virginia Life Insurance in Durham. Jewel Ballicunt is confined at her home 403 Smith Street. Capt W L Long and daughter Faye Long returned from Richmond Virginia where he was injured but is recuperating well. L G Lee and Maxine Crawford returned from Macon Georgia visiting Private William B Lee at Camp Wheeler. Arthur Bulla of 71a Chestnut Street ill at Burrus Memorial Hospital but improving. George L Rankin a Burrus Memorial Hospital patient. Geraldine McCarty, Sheraton Beauty Shop employee, is a patient at Wesley Long Hospital Greensboro after an operation. She is niece of Mrs Ila Chamblin of 708 Forrest Avenue. Mr and Mrs Frank Dalton leave for Flint Michigan where Mr Dalton attends General Motors Institute after extended visit with relatives. they were here with Carter Dal.
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Ceke
Stanton Moore
Hicks Street
Burrus Memorial Hospital
B. F. Rogers
Rej
Cath FL Davis
U. S
New Orleans
Kivett
W. Fhe Fasler
Raleigh
High Point
Taylor
Lina Powers
L. G. Lee
Maxine i Crawford
English Street
Macon
William, B. Lee
Camp Wheeler
Arthur Bulla
Chestnut Street
George L. Rankin
Geraldine McCarty
Sheraton Beauty Shop
Wesley Long Hospital
Greensboro
Miss McCarty
Ila Chamelin
Forrest Avenue
Clock Center Hellzapoppin Features Times and Showings
Movietime listing shows Hellzapoppin at Clock Center with showings at 1:25 3:29 9:35. Brathurst presents International Lady with slots 11:15 3:20 5:15 7:2 9:30. Paramount advertises Lensytana Purchase with 20 3.20. Gah lists Honeymoon For 3 at Rialto with HAL 121 2.85 4.90 6.09.
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Paramount
Mrs Murrow Luncheon Guest At Emerywood Country Club
Mrs. Murrow wife of famed broadcaster Edward Murrow attends a small informal luncheon at Emerywood Country Club hosted by Miss Sarah Alderman in honor of Mrs. Murrow, a Mount Holyoke alumna and former student government leader. A lecture by Mr Murrow follows at Aycock Auditorium drawing local residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jake Froelich
Emerywood Country Club
Edward Murrow
Sarah Alderman
Emerswood County Club
Mr Alderman
Murrow
Mount Holyoke College
Mount Holyoke
Mass
Janet Brewster
First Methodist Church Groups Gather For Meetings And Sale
The A M Idol Philathea class meets Thursday February 26 at 7 30 PM at Abs L H Aspimegngn home. Circle four to sell Brunswick stew tomorrow February 18 with proceeds to circle treasury. Stephens Bible Class meets tomorrow at 3 PM at Mrs L D Wagner 216 Willowbrook Street with Mrs Nora L Andrews in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.M. Idol Philathea
A. M. Idol Philathea
Circle
Stephens Bible
Not Pouting Boys Visit Santa Rosa Candidate
Tom McGrath, Republican candidate for 1940 corporation commissioner, explains a busy schedule in Santa Rosa. He says he had to tend his own flocks due to a shepherd shortage and has irrigated 100 acres of farm land in spare time. He visited with Mr Dalton’s and Mr Barthmaier’s families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Rosa
X. M
Tom McGrath
Pes
Local Greensboro College Alumnae Meet Saturday
The High Point Chapter of the Greensboro College Alumnae Association holds its first meeting of the year Saturday at 3:30 p.m. at Mrs. J. M. S. Salsbury's Brentley Circle home. Hostesses include Mesdames W. L. Watson, W. R. Morrow, Bruce Carraway and Robert Bain. Guest speaker is Mrs. H. T. Prop, Greensboro head of the general alumnae association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Priscilla Club
Fred Thomas
Forest Hill Drive
High Point
Greensboro College
Tilden
J. M. S. Salsbury
Brentley Circle
W. L. Watson
W. R. Morrow
Bruce Carraway
Robert Bain
H. T. Prop
Greensboro
Young Marshall Vows Solemnized Saturday
Announcement reveals the marriage of Miss Ella Young to Ernest Marshall on Saturday February 14 1942 in York South Carolina. The couple later returned to Jamestown where the bride has been missing for two months. Mrs Marshall is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Babe Young of Ruffin Ohio and Mr Marshall is son of George Marshall of this city. Attending were Estella Thompson Mrs J B Paschall Peggy Paschal and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ella Young
Ernest Marshall
York
S. C
Jamestown
Haseen
J. F. Garrett
Marshall
Abrs
Babe” Young
Ruffin
Ohio
Mr. Marshall
George Marshall
Estella Thompson
J. B. Paschall
Peggy Paschal
Tildren
Roy Spearman
W. B. Ball
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Mrs. Hancock
Schram
Lebanon Women’s Board
Columbia Studio
Pinehurst
N.C
Enjor
Margaret Skinner
New Bern
Ella ‘Troy Woodson
Salisbury
Gannr Spencer
Carthage
Wilma Wath
Thomasville
Frances Manning
Bethel
Susan Borden
Wilson
Altrusa
E. A. Edwards
Blain Street
Williamston
W. M. Terry
Charles Ray Spoon
AL M. MM. School
Station
Norfolk
5.P. Spoon
Prospect Road
Charles
Trinity High School
Brs
Dillard Lackey
Jaf
Durham
Fligh Point
Lackey
Virginia Life Insurance Company
Lackeys
Mrs Frank Dalton
Flint, Mich
Mr. Dalton
General Motors Institute
Mrs. Carter Dal
Mrs. Murrow
Country Club
Lon
Dalton
H.C. Barthmaier
Mrs. Dalton
Quality Shoe Store, Inc
Expert Shoe Fitters
Duz
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