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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1943
Page
5
The Emery Wood Country Club hosts a New Year breakfast dance to close 1942 social activities. The gala fills the club with holiday décor as members and out-of-town guests celebrate until midnight with Auld Lang Syne and a post midnight breakfast. Juniors plan a future annual dance with 8:30 pm start, music, punch, and cookies.
The Wednesday Night Bridge club met at Mrs. Newell Jack home on West Bay Street for a dessert-bridge evening with two tables of bridge after refreshments. C. F. Williams Jr won a manicure kit for top score, while Blanche Williams received hand lotion as runner-up. Members present included Theresa Eeney Maud Caraway Blanche Williams Spencer Osborne C. F. Williams Jr Allan Burton and hostess Mrs Newell Black. Visitors were Mrs Bruce Thorburn and Miss Ruby Wood.
Miss Nancy Greer entertained a group of young dancers at her home on Montlieu Avenue to honor Miss Snowdean Lee of Durham Virginia in the city. The living and dining rooms were decorated with holiday colors and dancing provided entertainment until late, with refreshments served to guests including Jack Ridge Billy White Vaughn Bobby Aldridge Charles McDaniel Jack Walton Buddy Leutt Roxanne Reep Joyce Welch and others.
Mr and Mrs FE O Jones announce the marriage of their daughter Vera Jones to Pie Charles D Royal son of Mrs Floy Royal and the late J G Royal of Kernersville Route 1. The ceremony was December 24 at 5 o clock in the First Baptist Church home of Reverend A B Conrad with a double ring rite. The bride wore a blue street-length dress with beige accessories and a corsage of sweetheart roses. A beige swagger coat with fur trim accompanied her. Attendants were Mr and Mrs Earl Cecil Mrs Alan Clark and Miss Dena Corns. The couple left for a short wedding trip and will reside after the groom reports to Camp Butner.
Mrs. G. G. Welborn hosted a holiday celebration at 712 Tate Street with numerous relatives attending. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. David T. Jenkins, Mr. and Mrs. William Paul Jenkins, Jacqueline and Bill Jenkins of Burlington, Mrs. Sarah Borden and son David Paul, Mrs. Harriett Zito of Providence, R. I., Mr. and Mrs. George E. Welborn, Mr. and Mrs. Lester Sherman and Starr Susan, Carolina Beach residents, and PFC John D. Welborn of Fort Moultrie, S. C., among others. Also present were John E. Henderson, J. W. Henderson, Mrs. Claude Wright Jr., and William Howard Wright.
Miss Fritzie Raymond and Miss Janet Russell led a sub-debs dance at the Country Club on Monday night with their escorts. Guests included Joe Coefield and George Lyon, Mrs Ed Lyon, Mr and Mrs John The chaperoons, Mrs Harry Raymond, and Mrs Katherine Raymond. The festive rooms held Christmas decor and dancing continued. Punch and cookies were served. Visiting guest Miss Betty Cloud of Wadesboro left today after visiting Miss Janet Russell, Miss Gloria Foust, and Miss Nell Humphreys.
Miss Marcelle Clark hosts a bridge tea this afternoon at her aunt Mrs. Willis H. Slane in West Emerywood for Miss Kitty Mann bride elect. Six bridge tables invited to start. tea to follow. Miss Frances Johnson hosts a small dinner tonight at 319 Otteray Drive for the honoree.
Asheboro news notes a Friday afternoon meeting at Mrs. Cleveland Thayer home with speaker Miss Margaret Brannan discussing Japan. Out of town guests attended. Rainbow Girls held a meeting. Central Carolina riding club Christmas gathering featured music and prizes. Antique club met next.
Eastern players form a Lehigh Valley Bridge Association unit with E B Simmons of Easton as chairman. He and Mrs Simmons won the Easton open pair championship over Mrs A M Sobel and Leo L Leventritt. Mrs Simmons demonstrated a no trump hand, winning tricks and securing the contract with precise play.
Announcement states the shipment of Nurses' Aide uniforms for the last class in defense work has arrived at the Red Cross office. Eligible individuals are urged to contact the Red Cross or visit to pick up their uniforms.
Mr and Mrs William C Boyles of Thomasville announce a son born this morning at Burrus Memorial Hospital. Mrs Boyles formerly Dorothy Dean Davis of this city is here with her parents Mr and Mrs W A Davis while her husband serves in the U S armed forces. A son was also born to Mr and Mrs J R Hinshaw at Burrus Memorial Hospital. Mr and Mrs C F Crouse announce a daughter Patricia Jane born December 30 at Guilford General Hospital. Mr and Mrs T O Kaney announce a daughter Sheila Irene born December at Guilford General Hospital. Mr and Mrs H T Smith announce a son Wayne Frazier born December 30 at Guilford General Hospital.
Miss Gladys Holder of High Point Route Three is a patient at Burrus Memorial Hospital after an appendectomy performed Thursday morning. Her condition is satisfactory at this time. Friends of Miss Ruby Witcher of Randleman regret to learn of her illness at her brother’s home, 509 East Green Street, since Monday night.
The regular monthly meeting at the home of M s Curry Loft on Tuesday afternoon featured Mrs Henry Ingram and Mrs Dempsey Barnes in charge. Lacy Lewis Jr a music pupil at Salem College who will graduate in the spring performed piano selections. After the program gifts were exchanged and a dessert course was served by the hostess.
Dorothy Anderson, director of the New York Dress Institute, forecasts a leaner 1943 wardrobe with shorter jackets, slimmer skirts, and more staples. She notes shortages of wool, silk, cotton, and rayon, new synthetics like aralac and nylon jersey, and a shift toward functional, durable fabrics while designers surpass WPB limits and keep Americans well dressed.
The Emerywood Country Club January bulletin praises leadership by Henry A. Foscue and honors W. E. Outens. It announces Saturday Duplicate Club bridge series, weekly ladies bridge parties with a luncheon, and lists new members including C. T. Anderson, Henry G. Bell, W. Gluyas, Edwin Hedrick, J. P. Hollingsworth, L. E. Kluttz, P. J. Neal, M. L. Sechrest, Ralph Snyder, W. I. Spaugh, and Charles Kearns.
Jan 1 report from Chapel Hill states Capt. Ervid EF. Ericson of Chapel Hill is a prisoner of war in Japan. His father Dr. E FE Ericson of UNC faculty was notified by the War Department. No word has come since the Philippines fall. he had been listed as missing in action.
It takes hundreds of auxiliary ships to keep our Navy going. Ten ders tankers and other craft are essential to operate battle fleets. A seaplane wrecking derrick helps spot wrecked planes and aid in their rescue. Your purchase of War Bonds funds these efforts. Invest at least ten percent of your income in War Bonds via payroll savings at your workplace.
Deep River residents recount holiday gatherings and family visits as Raymond Skeen tours from Baltimore to spend time with his parents, while W. J. Little of the Navy arrives to stay with relatives. Local families host Christmas meals with friends in High Point and Colfax, and a child named Roland Jordan suffers measles at home as R. V. Weston remains ill.
Thomasville citizens gave $505.36 for the Empety Stocking Fund with over 300 bags of food candy toys and essentials distributed to needy families. A late gift from Robert C. Rapp added 35 dollars and 12 19 from local store boxes. The Faithful Workers Class of Green Street Baptist Church plans its first meeting of the year at 7 30 p m at Mrs Blanche Browns home 707 Barbee St Mesdames A and C D Bates and LeRoy Barham to host.
Anne Adams 4506 pattern offers a slip and panties in two pieces with optional ribbon straps. Includes dress up top with lace or ribbon trim, sizing from 12 to 40, fabric estimates for size 16. Send 16 cents and order to The High Point Enterprise Pattern Department 243 West 17th St New York NY.
RALEIGH Jan 1 New taste on tongues less impulse buying and focus on quality follow the launch of Point Rationing with War Ration Book Two The system groups related items into point values guiding purchases and preserving supplies while avoiding shortages It replaces bulk individual item coupons for many goods while staples like sugar coffee and gasoline stay as individual items
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