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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Feb 25, 1945

Page

5

Scout Troop 12 Presented By Calvary Baptist Church

Scout Troop No 12 sponsored by Calvary Baptist Church presented its official charter from Boy Scouts of America Sunday February 18. Officers and committee members included H M Trick Cubbing chairman and J A Barr Scout Master with remarks on Christian citizenship and juvenile delinquency prevention.

Calvary Baptist Church Boy Scouts of W. 5 S. Art J. A. Barr L. B. Izlip O. Walker O. W. Ross

M C A Open House Monday at East Washington

The M C A plans a formal open on Monday at 8 30 p m in the East Washington building with a charterership drive and invitations to members and the public. The Y W C A education committee presents a second program Monday night at St Mark s social room under Mrs F O Bass Mrs B Cartwright and Mrs Estella Carter. The Leonard Street School faculty sponsors a baby contest ending at the P T A meeting Tuesday March 6 featuring Latifah Beatty Carol McConnell and other contestants.

Carley East Washington Education Bethune Y. W. C. A St. Mark Urch F. O. Bass B. Cartright Estellarter Leonard Street Latifah Beatty Carol McConnell Navetta Austen Gloria Parker Patricia Harps Yvonne Bynum Barbara Seymour Bobbie Leach Driella Moses Juanita Steele Sandra Chavis Glendus Boulware Mary Tyson Josephine Ballard Cynthia Crawford Phyllis Ann Gidderon Brenda Robbins Evelyn Jackson Ray Ann Stafford Wanetta Doster Gloria McQueen Sandra Leach Betty Ann Carter William Boulware Constance Kerr Jerry Tate Frederick Simms Greely Tyson, Jr

Meet Your Relatives program sparks family interest

The program topic Meet Your Relatives aims to engage readers across the community. It invites participation from all ages and promises practical guidance on tracing family connections.

Gram

Observance Winners Highlight Negro History Event

George Gill won first prize and Catherine Jones won second prize in the observance of Negro History with Defense Stamps awarded to both. The Dunbar Harrison Dramatic Club held its annual oratorical contest to a large appreciative audience in the school auditorium. Charles Smith won the Gold Medal with a 92 2 3 average, Leroy Jones Jr. was second at 90 1 3.

George Gill Catherine Jones Dunbar-Harrison Dramatic Club Charles Smith Smith Leroy Jones, Jr

Senior High Symphony Orchestra to Perform Monday

The Furniture City Medical Auxiliary presents the Senior High School Symphony Orchestra directed by Miss Vivian Frank monday evening March 12. The 35 piece group, eight years in history, has statewide acclaim as its first civic project for Y M C A benefit. Auxiliary officers listed include Mrs. Ethel Wilson president and Mrs. Ophelia Morgan vice president.

Furniture City Medical Auxiliary Vivian Frank William Penn Auditorium Ethel Wilson Ophelia Morgan Lawrence Greenwood Tenah Whiteten Ora K. Martin Annabelle Creft

Carver Garden Club Announces Dual District Exhibit

The George W. Carver Gardening and Canning Club, directed by George W. McCorkle, plans a two district annual exhibit in South High Point and East High Point. A peanut product showcase honors Dr. George W. Carver. Members urged to start entries early. club headquarters are at 736 East Washington Street.

George W. Carver George W. McCorkle South High Point East High Point East Washington Street

Anniversary Sermon for WIC Circle at First Baptist Church

The WIC circle of the First Baptist Church will deliver an anniversary sermon today at 4 p m at the church.

WIC First Baptist Church

Sunbeam Chorus to Sing at Seventh Day Adventist Church

The Sunbeam Chorus will perform at the Seventh Day Adventist church today at 3 p m. The public is invited to attend the concert and support the group.

Sunbeam Chorus Sunbeam Seventh Day Adventist Church

Choir Meeting Notice at First Baptist Church

The Senior Choir of the First Baptist church is requested to meet tonight at eight o clock at the church.

First Baptist Church

American Legion Post 196 To Meet Tuesday Evening

John McLain Post 196 of the American Legion will hold a meeting Tuesday at 7 p.m. at Daniel Brooksenter. Commander May Coleman urges all veterans to attend.

American Legion John McLain Daniel Brooksenter May Coleman

Wedding Reception Honours Petty Officer Harriss and Lorene Smith

Mesdames Sarah Mathews and Fannie Hamlin hosted a wedding reception for Petty Officer 2nd Class Leon Harriss and the former Lorene Smith. The event took place at 415 Hay Street Friday night and the groom departed for New York today.

Mesdames Sarah Mathews Fannie Hamlin Leon Harriss Lorene Smith Mathews Hay Street New York

Daughters of Temple Organize Circle at Temple Memorial

The Daughters of Temple gathered Tuesday at Mrs. Sallie Poteat’s home corner Hilltop and Cliffside street to launch a circle within Temple Memorial Baptist church. Officers named include Mrs. Sallie Poteat president Mrs. Fannie Dunlap vice president Mrs. Lyla Sims secretary and Mrs. Hattie Coleman treasurer.

Daughters of Temple Sallie Poteat Hilltop Cliffside Street Temple Memorial Baptist Church Fannie Dunlap Lyla Sims Hattie Coleman

Choral Club to Perform at St. Mark Church Sunday

The Federation of Church Clubs of St. Mark church will present the R. Nathaniel Dett Choral Club on Sunday February 25 at 7 p.m. The public is invited.

Federation of Church Clubs of St. Mark Church R. Nathaniel Dett

Professional Men's Club Meeting Notice

The Professional Men's Club will meet Tuesday night at 8 30 with L B Haizlip at his home 212 Vail Street.

L. B. Haizlip Vail Street

Surprise Birthday Dinner Honoring Henry Amaker at YWCA

Mrs. Henry Amaker hosted a surprise birthday dinner for her husband on Wednesday February 21 at the Mary Bethune YWCA. Attendees included numerous friends and local residents with hostesses and escorts noted.

Henry Amaker Mary Bethune Ywca Arthur Evans B. J. Lawrence Mirs Isaac Williams Mesdames J. K. Williams Mary L. Williams Mattie Haizlip H. G. Cole Alma Davidson Alice Smith Lavenia Stingess Carrie Harrison Etta Meekins N. C. Moss Jessie Dickerson Minnie B. Taylor Annetta Evans Elizabeth Moore Della Hairston C. B. Gannaway Willie Evans Mesdames Stringers Smith and Harris Earlie Evans

Daughters of Dorcas Seek Meeting at Mrs Palmer Home

The Daughters of Dorcas of First Baptist plan a Monday night gathering at 8 p m with Mrs Letitia Palmer at 838 Hoover Street. The Social Art Club met this week with Mrs Ernest Mae Amaker at 1121 Kivett Drive and will meet March 5 with Mrs Annie Roger at 223 Reed Street after a birthday buffet for Eva McQuinter.

Daughters OF Dorcas Social Art Club Ernest Mae Amaker Kivett Drive Eva McQuinter Dorcas Davis Annie Roger Reed Street

Eastern Star Meeting Set for Thursday at Odd Fellows

The Eastern Star lodge plans a meeting on Thursday March 1 at the Odd Fellows Hall. All members are urged to attend.

Eastern Stars Eastern Star Lodge Odd Fellows Hall

Tent Order Meeting Named The Bessies Jewels

The United Order of Tents will convene at Calvary Baptist Church Monday night at 8 p.m. led by Mrs. Lillie Williams who asks all members to attend.

United Order of Tents Calvary Baptist Church Lillie Williams

Free Will Class Meeting Scheduled for Today

All children of the Free Will class will meet with Mrs. Connie Willoughby at 205 Bynum Street today at 3 p.m.

Connie Willoughby Bynum Street

Tea today sponsored by Stewardess Board No. 1

The Stewardess Board No. 1 of Pearson Memorial AME church will sponsor a tea today from 4 to 6 p m at the home of Mrs. Edna Jett 610 Vail street. The public is invited.

Stewardess Board No. 1 Pearson Memorial Ame Church Edna Jett Vail Street

Harmonizing Four to perform at Friendship Baptist Church

The Harmonizing Four of the city will present a program at Friendship Baptist Church tonight at 8 p m. The public is invited.

Friendship Baptist Church

Master Singers at Temple Memorial Baptist Church

The Master Singers will perform at Temple Memorial Baptist Church today at 3 p.m. The public program welcomes attendees.

Temple Memorial Baptist Church

Pour O'Clock Tea at Mrs. Thompson Home

Tea today at four o clock in the afternoon at the home of Mrs. Mary Lee Thompson 41 Daniel Brooks Homes. The public is invited to attend.

Mary Lee Thompson Daniel Brooks

Heavenly Gospel Singers to Perform at St Stephens AME Zion

The Heavenly Gospel Singers will perform at 7 30 PM tonight at St Stephens AME Zion church. The public is invited to attend.

Heavenly Gospel Singers St. Stephens Ame Zion Church

Personal News On Service Members Return and Relocation

Pfc. Robert Brown has returned to Fort Lewis Tacoma Washington where he is stationed. He visited his parents Rev and Mrs R D Camp and a sister in Cleveland Ohio. Pfc. Joseph L Mack now serving in a camouflage unit with the aviation engineers left last night at Salt Lake City Utah.

Robert Brown Fort Lewis Tacoma Washington R. D. Camp Cleveland Ohio Joseph L. Mack Aviation Engineers Salt Lake City Utah

Local soldiers visit families and attend funeral

Cpl. Robert Williamson an aviation engineers photographer and Pfc. Mack left for the same station after visiting parents here. Pfc. Richard McClain recently saw his mother Mrs. Florence McClain before his assignment at Camp Gordon in Florida. Mr. and Mrs. Sherman Caldwell Billy Caldwell and Mrs. Eulah St Louis returned to Washington after attending Miss Hattie Caldwell’s funeral here this week.

Cpl Robert Williamson Aviation Engineers Pfc Mack Williamson Richard McClain Florence McClain Camp Gordon Johnston, Fla Sherman Caldwell Billy Caldwell Eulah St. Louis Washington Hattie Caldwell

Reward Offered for Woman’s Bicycle Theft

A reward is announced for information leading to the recovery of a woman’s bicycle taken from 216 Bynum Street on January 10. No further details are provided in the fragment.

Bynum Street Tressie Dist Bynum Street

Legislative Record Highlights North Carolina Bills and Allocations

The Raleigh legislative record lists Senate bills SB285 to SB288 and various House bills, covering game and hunting law amendments, fishing licenses, Norwood sewer bonds, and tax allocation duties for Transylvania and Brevard. It also notes salary regulation actions for Rockingham County clerks, court costs liability in Cleveland County, and multiple county and town governance measures including airport joint ventures, county accountant salaries, and bonus provisions.

Smith Stanly Norwood Rogers Polk Transylvania County Brevard Senate Raleigh Board of County Commissioners Rockingham County Register of Deeds Hyde County City of High Point Cleveland County Superior Court Cabarrus County NEW House Palmer Haywood Haywood County Morganton Pender County Lenoir Greene County

Zebulon Man Rescued From German Prison

War department lists liberated personnel from German camps as advance by Russian armies continues. Among officially reported frees is Warrick Woodley C. 1st Lt.. Mrs. Mary W. Warrick, Zebulon North Carolina. Also noted are various North Carolina and Cumberland County public notices and a funeral service for Rev. Joel B. Trogdon in Giles Chapel Methodist church with local ministers assisting.

Washington War Department Department Warrick Woodley C Mary W. Warrick Zebulon N. C Joel B. Trogdon Randolph Davidson Guilford Giles Chapel Methodist Church S. W. Taylor A. D. Shelton C. H. Hill

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