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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Feb 25, 1946

Page

6

Holton-Wilson Wedding Weekend Events Planned

The forthcoming marriage of Miss Frances Holton and Don K. Wilson is set for Saturday at Wesley Memorial Methodist Church with a reception at Emerywood Country Club. A series of prewedding gatherings includes teas, luncheons, a dinner party, and a cake-cutting event at Emerywood.

Frances Holton Don K. Wilson Wesley Memorial Methodist Church Emerywood Country Club Mary Loui Sarah Herndon Rockford Road Miss Holton R. T. Amos Eleanor Amos Emerywood J. A. Morris Holton Mr. Wilson Wesley Memorial Church Florence Ellis Erie Country Club Rywood County Club Robert Pearce Arthur Wetherell Country Club P. Y. Adams Mary Lou Cecil Altrusa Club Sheraton Hotel Taylor M. Simpson Rotary Club Rotary Anns” Nigh D. W. Daniel Clemson College Canterbury Club Frances Olton Wesley Memo Methodist Church Holton- Wilson Holton-Wilson Emerywood Duplicate Bridge Club

Baby Clothing Still Needed for European Relief Effort

Urgent plea from World Council of Churches UNRRA and American Red Cross via Church Council for Overseas Relief and Reconstruction calls for diapers layettes and used baby clothing. Local women mailed bundles but state quota 500 to 10000 dozens remains unmet. Mrs G I Humphreys urges delivering garments to First Methodist Church by March 4 for shipment to Europe.

World Council of Churches UNRRA American Red Cross Church Council For Overseas G. I. Humphreys Council of Church Women Methodist

WCTU to Celebrate Sixty-Second Anniversary Meeting

The Woman's Christian Union plans a February 26 gathering at 3 PM led by Mrs. J. C. Barker of 308 Erie Drive. The event marks the union's 62nd founding anniversary with expected large attendance.

Woman's Christiana. Union J. C. Barker Eray Drive Union

Local Child Paid Honor In Paris France

Vicki Lynn Burton, seventeen months old, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Burton of 1406 English Street, won the Service Club of the Year Baby contest during the Christmas 1945 holidays. Her father, a staff sergeant with the Army Air Forces, was stationed at Orly Air Field and submitted the photo while home on leave. she received a china and silver gift.

Vicki Lynn Burton Henry Burton English Street American Red Cross Service Club Orly Air Field Paris France Service Club Vicki Army Air Forces

Wise Ys Club Enjoys Outing and Party Night

Wise Ys seventh grade Girl Reserve club and guests, about thirty in all, had a gala outing and weiner roast on Friday night. Afterward they gathered at the Adams Met YWCA for an informal party with dancing, games, and contests led by chaperones Mrs. R. B. Wardell and Miss Martha Davis.

Wise’ Y's Adams Met Ywca R. B. Wardell Martha Davis

Church Philathea Classes Schedule Meetings

East Green Street Baptist and Calvary Methodist plan Philathea class gatherings with dates set for tomorrow night at 7 30 at Mrs J O House and Tuesday February 26 at 7 30 at Mrs J R Spencer 1410 King Street. First Methodist Young Adult Fellowship held a dinner meeting in the church basement with Harold Hipp leading and Mrs Dean Harp singing as guests Miss Myrtle Davis and Elois Mitchell among those attending.

East Green Street Molly Phipps Molly Phipps Philathea Calvary Methodist Church J. R. Spencer King Street First Methodist Church Harold Hipp Dean Harp Ernestine Strickland Myrtle* Davis Elois Mitchell

Hill-Skeen Vows Announced Here

Thomasville February 25 Mr L and Mrs J L Skeen of High Point announce the engagement and marriage of their daughter Pauline to Elmer Hill of Thomasville. The ceremony February 20 at Reverend Joseph Peele Guilford college home.

J. Elmer Hill Lois Pauline Skeen Guilford College J. L. Skeen Route 1 High Point Thomasville Pauline Elmer Hill Joseph Peele Peele Jamestown High School Belk- Stevens Hill The Life and Casualty Insurance Company Lions Club Eastern Star Masonic

James Town residents in area hospitals after injuries and surgeries

Chester Hayworth of Jamestown is a patient at Boyle Macon High Point Memorial Hospital recovering from injuries in an auto truck wreck on the Greensboro road early last Wednesday. Ed Lewis is at Boulevard unit High Point Memorial after a tonsil operation this morning. Rev. G L Reynolds returned home from Baptist hospital Winston Salem where he has been since a three week stay. Mr and Mrs Henry Foscue and child, and Mrs J E Foscue of Jamestown, have returned from a two week stay at Captiva Island Florida.

Chester Hayworth Jamestown Boyle Macon High Point Memorial Greensboro Road Ed Lewis Boulevard Hight Point Memorial Hospital G. L. Reynolds Fourth Street Baptist Hospital Winston-Salem Henry Foscue Childre

Side swept spring pattern 4929 for easy sewing

Pattern 4929 offers a button down wraparound style in sizes 12 to 40 with yardage 3 1 4 for size 16. Published by the Enterprise Pattern Dept at 243 West 17th St New York. Anne Adams Spring Pattern Book features hats and gilet set with book directions.

Enterprise Pattern Dept West 17Th St New York N. Y Anne Adams

Calendar of community events and wedding notices

A busy week of club meetings, teas, luncheons, and dinners unfolds across High Point with groups like the American Association of University Women Rotary Club and Altrusa arranging speakers, entertainments, and social gatherings. The Holton Wilson wedding is highlighted with schedule details and a Saturday church ceremony at Wesley Memorial Methodist. The origin of the phrase between the devil and the deep blue sea traces to 1637 in a Scottish regiment siege.

Highland Methodist Women Set Tuesday Meeting

The Women’s Society of Christian Service at Highland Methodist church will meet on Tuesday evening, Friday 26, at 7 30 o clock.

Women's Society of Christian Service of Highland Methodist Church

Contract Bridge Thoughts and A Bid Dilemma

Josephine Culbertson analyzes a duplicate bridge hand where South errs by not supporting bids and North cannot justify a three notrump contract. The discussion emphasizes bidding strategy, stopper requirements, and logical decision making during the deal.

Ling Theem South North Ae Ae

Kalte Heads to Havana for Lions Directors Meet

John H. Kalte a Lions International director travels toward Havana Cuba with other directors for the first directors meeting ever held outside the United States. The International directors were guests last night of Florida district and Dade county Lions clubs in Miami Florida.

John H. Kalte Lions Club Lions International Havana Cuba United States Florida Dade County Lions Clubs Miami Fla

Navy allows optional slacks at Farragut center

Navy officials at Farragut Idaho authorize sailors to wear slacks as an optional working uniform due to a hosiery shortage. The change cites stockings as part of official dress rules and aims to reduce exposed legs in cetcom operations.

Farragut Idaho Navy Farragut Naval Center

Geography Quiz Snapshot and Etiquette Hint

The test asks where French Guiana is located and which peninsula anchors the ancient islands. It also asks for the current name of the Sandwich Islands. A wisdom quote by Daniel Webster and etiquette tips about formal dinner place settings are included.

French Guiana Penninsula Sandwich Islands

Horoscope for February 26 Anniversary Signs

The reader with February 26 birthday is told to forget doubt and enjoy life while being intelligent yet sensitive. It urges self confidence, careful judgment, affection, and loving nature. Today's aspect is favorable, advising generosity to loved ones and to consider replacing the old with the new.

One Minute Test Answers and Geography Clues

The set lists three items noting South America as a French colony, Alaska, and the Hawaiian islands. It also claims an acre of meadowland harbors about 15,000,000 insects.

South America Alaska Hawaiian Islands

Letter responds to teen dating and party tips

Readers share dating curfews and guardian rules for 15 year olds. Advice covers attending school events at 15 or 16, double dates for movies, and safe dating practices. A girl asks about engraving a bracelet for her steady boyfriend and proper inscriptions.

Suys

Home permanents for homemakers ease costs

Economical simple to use home permanent waves can save money but improper use harms hair. Proper conditioning and professional guidance reduce breakage and bad results. Pre waves require careful shampoo selection to avoid film and maintain oil balance. Pink cream products enable DIY waving with reduced risk.

AP Newsfeatures Mom Sis

Black leopard learns to lie on back with bottle

A hand reared black leopard at the New York Zoological Park learned to lie on its back and hold its own milk bottle.

New York Zoological Rk

Discharged Sgt L McConkey Tends Home After Overseas Service

Discharged Sgt L McConkey who spent two years overseas with the 1st Marine Division and took part in Peleliu Palau landings Okinawa and Tientsin China is released in San Diego California and is now at his home.

Is L. McConkey 1St Marine Division Peleliu Island Palau Group Okinawa Tientsin China Discha San Diego California

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WCTU Nelson Florist Francis B. Nelson M. Main St Minnie Lee Steed Betty Trotter N. Main St I Ruby Tyner Pauline Hedgecock Auty Shop Tel Vicks VapoRub VapoRub Wise Y’s Club St. Joseph Ae Joseph Spirin American Associa of University Women Elk’s Club Anna Seaburg Greensboro North Carolina Emer Horace Haworth Edgedale Drive Emerywood Club Wild Flower Garden Club R. H. Shaw Westwood Josephine Culbertson Co. Haqters Marrierte Rinehart Carolyn Camp State College N. C. State College Interfraternity Council Frank Thompson Bubbles Becker Marguerite Rinehart Manhattan Robert W. Kelly Merrick Mildred Hayworth C. A. Dillon, Jr Raleigh Betsy Brown Charlotte H. S. Glenn, Jr Helen Thomas Danville Bob Pitts, Jr Spring Hope Franklin, Va Edward G. Sellers J. H. Kalte Lions Directors Daniel Webster Elinor Williams Betty Jones Glen Dale Jones USS Colonial Norfolk J. L. Jones Clara Cox Betty Clarke Yellowstone National coLes Hich Point Ider Marshall Mgr Becky Whitlark's East Commerce St. Hone
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