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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Feb 18, 1942

Page

6

Pentagons Initiate New Members At Formal Rites

The Pentagons welcomed two new members Miss Jane Tynesdell and Doris Moxer and Mrs. Lee Sherrill’s return at a meeting hosted by Miss Clarine Furgurson on Lindsay Street. Initiation rites were led by president Mrs. Ker mit Cloniger. vice president Mrs. Robert Rankin assisted. Jeanne Rankin read the constitution. Helen Crowder gave a club history. Members outlined five purposes. A bowling party at Arcade building next Wednesday was planned in honor of new members. Social hour followed with refreshments for sixteen attendees.

Jane Tynesdell Doris Moxer Lee Sherrill Pentagon Club Clarine Furgurson Lindsay Street Kermit. Cloniger Robert Rankin Jeanne, Rankin Helen Crowder Mesdames Alson Gray Crowell Little Henry Hudson Robert Kornegay Margaret Duon

Ladies Bridge Luncheon Draws Big Attendance at Emerywood Club

The Emerywood Country Club hosted the regular Tuesday ladies bridge with strong turnout. North-South high was Mrs Capus Waynick and Mrs O C Durland. East-West top honors went to Mrs E T Howard and Mrs J S Welborn. second and third places went to various pairs including Mrs C S Beaver with Mr Hal Davis and Mrs Laurance Ingram with Mrs Robert Hubbard. A High-in contract winner was Mrs Fred Metcalfe Jr, with Mrs P Adams as second high. Mrs A A Oliver was hostess and luncheon followed under Mrs W E Outen. Participants included many local players such as C Durland Capus Waynick J H Walker P Y Adams Yalette J Harris B C Brasington Sydney Larter Tom Marlowe E B Gamble Hugh Smart Fred Metcalfe Jr Fred Metcalfe Sr Paul Casey A Scott Parker Howard Marsh D A Rawley R M Bundy George Machen Laurance Ingram Robert Hubbard J W Woollen Ed Woollen J S Welborn E T Howard C S Beaver Hal Davis R D Tillson F J Wilhite R L Quigley Bruce Conrad R L White and W P Hazelwood.

Emerywood Country Club Capus Waynick O. C. Durland E. T. Howard J. S. Welborn C. S. Beaver Hal Davis Laurance Ingram Robert Hubbard R. D. Tilson F. T. Wilhite R E Quigley Bruce Conrad Fred Metcalfe, Jr A. A. Oliver R. L. White, and W. P. Hazelwood

Rozzelle Urges Faith and Morale at Y Membership Luncheon

Res. C. Exv l l é Rozzelle, pastor of Wesley Memorial Church, spoke on A Faith that Is Sufficient In This Crisis at the February Y membership luncheon sponsored by the W C A education committee. Held yesterday with eighty in attendance, he urged calm, avoiding deep moods, and trusting God with the future. Flowers and cheerful decor enhanced the luncheon setting.

Res. C. Exvellé Rozzelle Wesley Memorial Church W.C. A Education Committee R. Times Marshalls McLain

Legion Auxiliary Patriotic Program With G H Jones Speaker

The American Legion Auxiliary met at Blair Park Clubhouse for a February program headlined by Grover H. Jones city attorney and WWI veteran discussing americanism and national defense. The unit presented colors, honored the flag, and heard reports on the play Glad Rags profits donated to Red Cross and defense bonds.

American Legion Auxiliary Blair Park Grover H. Jones Jones A. M. Richardson W. J Bennett J. Worth Ivey J. Frank Carriker Red Cross E. E. Kriesenbaum Defense National Defense Carolyn Ward G. M. Haley Barbara Dawkins Lorene Whitley Bobby Smith Dora Thompson Betty Wail America Mesdames Co. B.stainback L. W. Flythe Max Freedman J. F. Garner B. W. Kirkman H. M. Taylor EF. E.kricinbaum

Mrs Walters Honored At Bridal Shower

Mrs W O Thomas hosted a miscellaneous bridal shower at her White Oak Street home for her daughter Mrs C A Walters, formerly Miss Dorothy Thomas. Guests enjoyed Valentine themed games and contests and refreshments as the honoree received many lovely gifts.

W. O. Thomas White Oak Street C. A. Walters Dorothy Thomas Betty Green Paul Green Spring Street Betty Lou Phillips Nancy Farrington Molly Lambeth Brown Finch Jimmy Green

Mrs Mark Taylor Convalescing After Emergency Appendectomy

Mrs. Mark Taylor of Kinston is convalescing at Burrus Memorial Hospital after an emergency appendectomy about a week ago. She became ill while visiting Mr. Taylor’s parents on Johnson Street and her baby is with them as Mr. Taylor has returned to Kinston.

Mark Taylor Kinston Burrus Memorial Hospital Taylor Mr. Taylor Fred R. Taylor Johnson Street Kinstor

Social calendar events unfold through High Point area clubs

Wednesday features the Business and Professional Women's Club at Eldwood Hotel for its February meeting and an Emerywood Country Club bridge night with advance reservations. The High Point Council of Jewish Women hosts Mrs Lou Greenberg at 601 West Farriss Avenue. Thursday hosts Entre Nous Club luncheon and Emerywood Family Night Dinner. Friday Priscilla Club meets at Forest Hill Drive. Saturday alumnae gathering at Brentley Circle with Mrs H T Prosser as speaker, followed by the American Business Club Varsity Varieties fundraiser at the Junior High School auditorium.

Eldwood Emerywood Country Club High Point Council of Jewish Women Lou Greenberg West Farriss Avenue Entre Nous Club G. I. Humphreys College Drive Pridar Priscilla Club Fred Thomas Forest Hill Drive High Point Greensboro College J. M. S. Salsbury Brentley Circle H. T. Prosser Greensboro American Business Club William A. Tomlinson Satem Duke University University of North Carolina

Mrs Davis Hosts Fourth Birthday Party

Mrs Marvin T Davis honored her daughter Carolyn Joan on her fourth birthday at a afternoon party. Guests included Loretta Gefferies Jack Lewis Donnie Morrison Tommy Dale Kenneth Langston Betty Kerr Joyce Julia Ann Jefferies Michael Hinshaw and others. Decorations were pink and green with balloons and gifts for Carolyn.

Mrs. Davis Marvin T. Davis Carolyn Joan Helen Jean Martin Billie Ann Slate Davis J. A. Davis Sam Dale Loretta Gefferies Jack Lewis Donnie Morrison Tommy Dale Kenneth Langston Betty Kerr Joyce Julia Ann Jefferies Michael Hinshaw Carolyn Mary Long Lav D. A. Long Martha Phillips Nancy Farrington Molly Lambeth Mary Lois Jester Betty Green Ramona Boaz Margaret Green Ethel Susan Morgan Pauline Walker Beverly Neilson Alice Lambeth Wilson

Local minister speaks at Elkin Boy Scout banquet

Rev W A Jenkins pastor of First Methodist Church spoke at Elkin Troop No 18s annual father son banquet in the elementary school auditorium. He reviewed Scouting principles, noted the World War I role of scouts, and outlined future activities. Mrs Mary Holland received a Chatham blanket for dinner duties. Sheila Kaleel Abraham born at Barrus Memorial Hospital to Mr and Mrs Charles Abraham at Sunset Drive.

W. A. Jenkins First Methodist Church Elkin Boy Scouts of America Jenkins Elkin Methodist Church Mary Holland Elkin High School Chatham Sheila K. Abraitam ATF Hospital Charles Abraham Sunset Drive Sheila Kaleel Barrus Memorial Hospital

W. O. T. Club Hosts Patriotic Meeting At Hartzell Home

Miss I Irvin Paylor hosted a W O T club gathering at 204 Guilford Avenue with many visitors. The program featured current events a New York Times poem reading and a display of patriotic decor. Members received copies of the American Creed and three received miniature silk flags for sons in active service. Treasurer H A Millis led a business session approving a 750 donation to Bundles for America for army comfort kits.

W. O.T. Club L. Irvin Paylor Howard S. Hartzel Guilford Avenue C. F. Tomlinson W. C. Jones A. S. Parker D. F. Hayden J. H. Adams H. A. Millis America Howard Hartzell F. J. Sizemore J. W. Lovelace Wilson J. F. Hayden J. S. Welborn C. E. Rozzelle G. H. Kearns Robert Morrow J. E. Kirkman Frank Hunsucker Mesdames Carter Dalton C.F

Master of Ceremonies Hosts Various Figures at Event

The ceremony featured Tomlinson J. H. Adams Hiram Armentrout A S Caldwell T J Gold H A Millis and Miss Mary Alexander among the guests, with the hostess also present.

Rev Rozzelle Addresses Temperance Group on Anniversary

The local Woman's Christian Temperance Union marked its 52nd anniversary with a meeting at president Abs. MM. Crowder's home. Rev. C Execlie Rozzelle, pastor of Wesley Memorial Methodist Church, spoke praising Frances Willard and urging prayers for young men serving in defense. Ruth Modlin won an attendance cake. officers were elected unanimously: Joe Tolbert president, W D Mason vice president, Mayme Harper secretary, Margaret Blair treasurer.

Woman's Christian Temperance Union Abs. MM. J. Crowder C. Execlie Rozzelle Wesley Memorial Methodist Church Frances Willard W. CT. UL J. A. Esherman Srade P.T.A Ruth Modlin Joe Tolbert W. D. Mason Mayme Harper Margaret Blair J. E. Shelton

Founders Day PTA Meeting Highlights Bay Street School

A Founders Day program at Bay Street School featured a regular PTA meeting led by Mrs. W. Tice and a principal’s talk on National Defense. Teachers outlined goals to foster student cooperation through health, time management, material saving, Red Cross programs, stamps for dye extraction, knitting clubs, and defense stamps.

Bay Street P.T.A R. F. J. Johnson W. T. Tice P.-T.a Margaret B. Blair P-T.a Grover H. Jones Bill Bailey D. 5. Neill W. Hester Ben L. Herman Clyde Chennault J. E. Prettyman W. W. Kendall J. B. Dobson R. Q. Russell

Founders Day Play Presented by Oak Hill P T A

Oak Hill P T A staged The Story of the Parent Teacher Association for Founders Day. Under Mrs R O Lawson direction the cast included Delia Kames Blanche Dillingham Mamie Jenkins Caroline Croftot Teresa Bixler Bertha Moseley Grandma Skinner Jane Appleton Letty Spencer and schoolgirl candle lighter Letty Spencer. Music by Jack Dillard with Frances Dearman at piano. A gift from membership chair Mrs Richard Johnson marked the event. Florence Con and Grace Renzel contributed items.

Parent+Teacher Association Founders’ Day R. 0. Lawson Oak Hill Parent-Teacher Association National W. H. Com Delia Kames Ruby Cross Blanche Dillingham Lonnie Teer Mamie Jenkins Severn Tre Frances Dearman Richard Johnson Association Florence Con Grace Renzels

Cloverdale PTA hears objectives for twelfth school year

The Cloverdale Parent-Teacher Association met in February with Mrs. H. T. Clement presiding and C. F. Carroll outlining the state's plan for a twelve year school system. Objectives include longer schooling for productive work, better student adjustment, broader vocational education, and work learning connections. A Founders Day welcome, devotional, musical program, and attendance honors marked the event.

Cloverdale Parent-Teacher Association H. T. Clement C. F. Carroll City School W. A. Jenkins First Methodist Church Paul Revere Cloverdale Glee Club Winifred Bodie Dorothy Hoskins Lewis Alrutz

Randleman PTA and Church Group Hold Meetings

Community groups in Randleman report busy schedules with PTA events and church activities. Founders Day planned at the Susannah Wesley class of St. Paul Methodist with a fourth grade drama and music program. Members and guests from area churches share social events, visits, and preparations for building expansion through Duke and Brevard connections. Various local residents and visitors are noted, including travels to Durham and New Salem.

Randleman Susannah Wesley St. Paul Methodist Church Ivan Roberts Frank Talley June Davis S. S. Gibgon J. O. Pickard M. F. Hinshaw Charlie Spivey Jim Greene Misses Epsie Rosabelle Woolen St. Valentine’s Day Lacy D. Kirkman Loyal Workers St. Paul Church Joe Lassiter Hazel Ford Valentine Vera Wise James Kirkman Mesdames J. W. Green Mary Lassiter Clara Robbins Bert Wise Jessie Kirkman Jennie Wise Epsie N. C. Trogdon Farmer Lottie Brown Glenn L. Martin Aviation Miller River R. P. Bell Lindley Craven Glenn L. Martin Craven Ethel Kelly Greensboro Myrtle Cox St. Paul Brevard P. C. Dean Durham Belle Smith Marie Daniels Marie Browne High Point

Lindsey urges home and school to shape character in youth

The Rev. Julian Lindsey of Wesley Memorial Church addressed the Emma Blair Parent-Teacher Association meeting at the school. He urged adults to focus on training boys and girls for a well refined motive in education and for higher standards of character alongside academic achievement. Mrs Louise Glascoe spoke on Founders' Day and music was provided by Mrs Beeson's sixth grade.

Julian Lindsey Wesley Memorial Church Emma Blair Louise Glascoe Beeson

Local Theta Phi Chapter Meets With Mrs Garland

The Theta Phi local chapter at High Point College will hold its regular meeting tomorrow at 8 p.m. hosted by Mrs. R. G. Garland at 2135 Wandrow Avenue. The announcement appeared this morning.

Theta Phi High Point College Orarity R. G. Garland Wandrow Avenue

Thomasville Garden Club Hears Talk On Small Garden

Thomasville notes show Mrs. Nat Walker presiding at Pine Knot clubroom as Mesdaniel H. C. Nicholson Clifton Reed and Jomer Sink assist. discussion on beautifying town commons and pocket-handkerchief garden basics amid social events and local club activities.

Thomasville Garden Club Thomasville Pine Knot

Church Social Mothers Prayer Band Meets Thursday

The Mothers Prayer Band will meet with Mrs. George Tate at 1701 King Street on Thursday at 2 30 o clock. Mrs. Nora L. Andrews will lead the program and visitors are invited.

Mothbers Mothers Prayer Band George Tate 1701 King Street Nora L. Andrews Lottie Folden Lottie Holden Bible A. A. Ingram Best Street Lee Ee

Birthday Victory Parade Gift Idea An Era War Bond Drive

The article highlights a 1942 gift concept tied to the Pearl Harbor era. Citizens nationwide celebrate by purchasing Defense Bonds and Stamps, with 10c 25c and 50c stamps filling albums. A free album accompanies stamp purchases, designed to fit in an envelope for mailing. Join the Birthday Victory Parade by giving Defense Bonds and Stamps.

Pearl Harbor Defense

Movie Schedule Fragment From Local Theaters

An OCR fragment lists showtimes and codes for Clock Center Blues In the Night They Met In Bombay Charley's Aunt and other features at Bradhurst Rialto and Paramount. The text includes times 1 00 3 07 7 21 4 18 3 37 3 42 and numbers 5114 938 6203 9732 9740, along with theater names.

Rialto Bombay

Students raise funds for Red Cross through school charity drive

Elm Street Elementary pupils, guided by the Junior Red Cross Council led by Helen Butler, President Jimmy Hardison, and Betty Jo Hedrick, collected 343.82 for the War Fund. They sold coat hangers, donated story books, scrap iron, Valentines money, and hosted pet shows, plays, and home screenings to fund the Red Cross.

Elm Street The Red Cross Red Cross Council Helen Butler Jimmy Hardison Betty Jo Hedrick

Local residents listed as hospital patients and visitors

Robert L Kennedy of Thomas ville route 1 and Mrs B Manley are receiving treatment at Burrus Memorial and Duke Hospitals respectively. Cy Mr and Mrs Walters return to St George South Carolina after visiting relatives. R L Parker and daughter Sylvia Ann return to Mooresville after visiting Mrs Parker's mother. Carrie Thomas visits Charleston with her daughter. Carter Dalton improves at Burrus Memorial Hospital where he has been in treatment since last Friday. Fate Sasser Jr recovers after a serious operation at Burrus Memorial following an emergency Sunday at Savannah Army Air Base. See Victory place cards note how defense stamps replace traditional place cards for parties.

Robert L. Kennedy Thomasville Route 1 Burrus Memorial Hospital B. Manley Duke Hospital Durham C. A. Walters St. George S. C Carrie “Thomas Charleston Ale Thaddeus Murray Carter Dalton Altornes Fate Sasser, Jr Sasser Savannahs Army

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Pentagons Dr. Rozzelle Legion Auxiliary G. H. Jones Gracie Allen Swan Wade WSIS George Burns Paul Whiteman Mrs. Walters W. C. Thomas JoAnn Elizabeth Mason Prospect Street Stone's Studio Elkin Boy Scouts Miss I. Irvin Paylor W. O. T. Club Ceremonies Temperance P-T. A. News RAY Street P.T.A OAK Hill P.T.A Cloverdale Association Air Cates Murray Thaddeus Engine, Jr Bakers Sanatorium Murray Edna Lee Thomas Parent- Teacher Association Maxine Helen Jarrett Christian Endeavor Society of Julian Lindsey P.T. A Garland Jennie Newby Frances ‘Griffin American Legion Alusia Taylor Simpson High Point Girl Scout Council Mabel Burnett High Point Girl Scout T. R. Hotland Nina Sullivan Dorothea Pat) Patterson Ralph Lambeth Lucille Eddinger Willard Parrish Edith Vinson Marie Kirkman Peggy Mendenhall J. W. Hawthorne Presbyterian Woman's Auxiliary F. L. Dewitt Mesdames W. G. Smith D. M. Jester OG. R. Hodgin R. Hodgin RL. MacDonald Circle William van Liere J.A. Good Arbvicks Broadhurst Paramount Victor Som Sig Opelias Columbus Bath Radio City Music Hall Beautyrest Mattresses Waite Ter
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