USO Anniversary Party Plans Outlined At January Meeting
About 125 USO junior hostesses attended the County Building staff meeting last night. Officials outlined plans for the fourth anniversary celebration to be held Monday at the USO Center with an all high point event and a staff meeting for junior and senior hostesses. A February party was discussed along with committee assignments for entertainment food and decor. Sara Ray GSO president and Sarah Holmes spoke briefly congratulating the group on the Christmas Eve dance. Miss Sarah Aldermen announced a weekly clubroom service requirement for junior hostesses and attendance at Greensboro dances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
USO
Sara Ray
GSO
Sarah Holmes
Sarah
Sarah Aldermen
Greensboro
Wednesday events span business women and nurses clubs
Calendar lists a Wednesday 6:30 p m session at the Sheraton Hotel with guest Ev Taettaan and a 7:30 p m dinner for the High Point Nurses Club at the YWCA. luncheon details and reservations via Lillian Marlowe. 10 a m Girl Scout Council kickoff meeting with Mrs J G Doggett presiding. Friday 3:30 p m Canterbury gathering at Mrs W B 901 Johnson Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheraton Hotel
Evta
Ettaan
Helen Allred
High Pointe Nurses Club
YWCA
Lillian Marlowe
J. G. Doggett
Banquet Follows Richardson-Long Vows In Tville
In Thomasville on January 3 a ceremony at First Baptist Church joined Miss Millie Long of Stanburg South Carolina to Corporal Tikey Skleris Richardson after his thirty one months in the South Pacific Marine Corps. A banquet at the Woman's Club followed with Mayor Pope presiding and Mrs. Pennington guest greeters. The couple, parents and guests filled the reception with formal attire and a three tier cake cutting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomasville
First Baptist Church
Millie Long
Stanburg
S. C
Cpl
Tikey Skleris Richardson
W. K. McGee
Walter Newby
Charles Finch
John D. Robinson
Edward
W. McGee
John Robinson
N. C. English
Julian
J. E. Lambeth
C. L. Whit, Jr
R. M. Cooksey
E. S. Earnhardt
R. L. Pope
J. Walter Lambeth
Peace Council To Install State Officers
Peace Council to Install State Peace Council number nine Daughters of America will meet Friday evening at the hall corner North Main Street and Avenue to install the new officers at 7 30 PM A social hour will follow the installation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peace Council Number Nine
Daughters of America
North Main Street
Avenue
Beta Sigma Phi Meet Tonight At Sheraton Hotel
The Mu chapter of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority will hold its regular meeting this evening at the Sheraton Hotel at eight o'clock, as announced this morning. Lawn clippings are used by Canadians to supplement war scarce poultry foods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beta Sigma Phi Sorority
Sheraton Hotel
Fifteen Minute Manicure Tips From a Beauty Guide
A brisk DIY manicure method outlines a 15 minute routine for nail care. It covers removing polish, filing nails with a flexible steel file, pushing cuticles with an orange wood stick, gentle soapy scrubbing, and careful oiling. It advises against steel tools on the cuticle and recommends two light coats of polish for durability, matching shades to lipstick.
Cooperette Club Fetes New Year at Mrs Taylor Home
The Cooperette International Club held its first year gathering at Mrs. H M Taylor 328 Woodrow Ave A social and business session led by president Mrs H B Minnis outlined past year reports including four dollars turned over to aid Cross station hospitals for service men Miniature nosegays were given as souvenirs One visitor Mrs N L Garner Jr attended with many members present including Mrs H D Minnis Mrs E E Younts Mrs L H Zimmerman Mrs E A Anderson Mrs J B Hopkins Mrs F H Barrett Mrs K G Kennedy and Mrs R B Culler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. M. Taylor
Woodrow Avenue
Taylor
Cooperette International Club
H. B. Minnis
F. H. Barrett
The
Cross
N. L. Garner, Jr
Mesdames H. D. Minnis
E. E. Younts
L. H. Zimmerman
E. A. Anderson
J. 3. Hopkins
K. G. Kennedy
R. B. Culler
N. L.garner
L. R. Freeman
Leon Adams
Hostess
Alpha Theta Psi Host New Year Party at Lemons Home
The Alpha Theta Psi Sorority of High Point College held its annual New Year celebration January 1 at East Farriss Avenue home of Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Lemons. Miss Carlene Kearns led the evening with her mother assisting, games and group singing followed by an exchange of presents and a story by honorary member Mrs. Alice Paige White. Refreshments served to Dina Taylor Billie Frazier Ruby Parker Betty Welch Ava Neil Taylor Edna Hoggard Jewel Myers Lois Hahn Anna Lee Ferguson Carlene Kearns and the Lemons couple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpha Theta Psi Sorority
High Point College
W. D. Lemons
East Farriss Avenue
Carlene Kearns
Carl A. Kearns
Lois Hohnan
Alice Re White
Dina Taylor
Billie Frazier
Ruby Parker
Betty Welch
Ava Neil Taylor
Edna Hoggard
Jewel Myers
Lois Hahn
Anna Lee Ferguson
Alice Paige White
Carl Kearns
Local social notes and family holiday travel updates
Rev and Mrs C R Pierce return to Mt Rainier Maryland after visiting relatives in town over the holidays. Little Phyllis Snipes ill with pneumonia at 114 Greenview Terrace. Ensign Edward N Stirewalt USNR spent the weekend with his parents and is now stationed in Miami. James Barrett and Mrs Fosworth with son Bobby visit family, others travel to New York City. A note on waterproof fabrics: polyvinyl acetal resin coating replaces rubber in some military textiles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Phyllis Snipes
James G. Snipes
Greenview Terrace
Edward N. Stirewalt
U.S.N.R
N. S. Stirewalt
East
Lexington Avenue
Ens. Stirewall
Miami, Fla
Spinsters Club Gala and Holiday Socials in Thomasville
The Spinsters' club held a New Year's Eve progressive dinner starting at Lucille Tesh's Guilford street home with hosts Mrs. Frank Fraylick and others. The sequence moved to Mrs. Everett Welborn, Mrs. Webb Clinard, and Mrs. Shirley Tysinger, ending at Cliff House with dessert and Auld Lang Syne. Separate events included a Green family Christmas gathering hosted by J. C. Green with carols and gifts, and Miss Martha Ann Curlee hosting a dinner and later a dance at the Woman's club in honor of Harry Lee Lambeth Jr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Webb Clinard
Shirley Tysinger
Ra Russell
Ted Davis
Mesdames
Lawrence Jarrett
Alice Cox
Cliff House
Elizabeth Carr
Gilbert Primm
Green
J. C. Green
Martha Ann Curlee
Fisher Ferry Street
Woman's Club
Harry Lee Lambeth, Jr
Harrison First U.S. President to Die in Office
The text notes William Henry Harrison as the ninth president and the oldest elected to office. It states he served the shortest term of about one month and was the first president to die while in office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Henry Harrison
United States
Bridge strategy contrasts two plays in a 3NT-like deal
In a typical deal South deals from the vulnerable North South position. West leads a spade showing protection for his spades. Declarer tests diamonds and faces a decision between a cross ruff or establishing diamonds. After a sequence including an overruff by West and a 3-2 trump break, the line favoring ruffing becomes judged risky while the passing plan could yield clear gains if trumps split 3-2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West
Declarer
East
Ap Intay
South
YWCA Business Club Installs New Officers
Members of the YWCA Business and Professional club held an installation service at Adams Memorial building during a monthly business meeting and weekly dinner. Mrs. Lillian Kimrey led the new slate installed by Miss Elizabeth Hedrick. Bergeson and guest Mrs. Doen Hedrick, back from Illinois with her husband in the armed forces, attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
YWCA
Adams Memorial
Lillian Kimrey
Elizabeth Hedrick
Feair Bergeson
Doen Hedrick
Illinois
Rainbow Assembly To Meet Friday Election Of Officers
The Rainbow Assembly number six will convene Friday at 7 30 PM in the Masonic Hall for officer elections. Full attendance of the membership is urged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rainbow Assembly
Masonic Hall
Church Social Mothers Prayer Band Meets Thursday
The Mothers Prayer Band will meet with Mrs. A C Carson on Greer Street Thursday afternoon at two o clock, according to an announcement this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mothers Prayer Band
A. C. Carson
Greer Street
Mrs. Elvie Stewart Dies At 39 In Thomasville
Mrs. Elvie Ray Stewart 39 wife of L M Stewart died at her Fisher Ferry Street extension home Tuesday after months of illness. Born in Surry County she was formerly Elvie Sparks. Survived by husband mother Mrs Rovie Sparks Mountain Park two sons Co S and Jackie Stewart Thomasville three daughters Ellen Helen Kathleen all at home a brother D T Sparks Thomasville and two sisters Mrs 8 Cockerman Mountain Park and Mrs J D Murry Galax Va Funeral arrangements are complete.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomasville
Jan
Elvie Ray Stewart
L. M. Stewart
Fisher Ferry Street
Stewart
Surry County
Elvie Sparks
Rovie P. Sparks
Mountain Park
Co. S
Jackie Stewart
Ellen
Helen
Kathleen
D. T. Sparks
Cockerman
J. D. Murry
Galax
Birth of Rodger LaDon Younger at High Point Memorial
Mr and Mrs D R Younger of 123 Briggs Avenue announce the birth of Rodger LaDon on January 1 at the Boulevard unit of High Point Memorial hospital. The Bach family's historical musical prominence is noted from the 16th century.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. R. Younger
Briggs Avenue
Rodger LaDon
Boulevard
High Point Memorial Hospital
Bach
A B Club Installs New Officers
The American Business club met at Emerywood Country Club for a dinner session on Tuesday. James B. Lovelace officiated as officers were installed with Bill Price as president and Dr. Esmond Slate replaced by Price. the board of governors includes Bill Price and Glenn Smith among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Business Club
Emerywood Country Club
James B. Lovelace
Billwprice
Glenn Smith
Morris Jones
Vernon Idol, Jr
Arthur Fidler
C. W. Patterson
Peté Morrow
John Clinard
M. Z. Perkinson
W. E. Mitchell
Esmond Slate
Price
Smith
Bill Price
Death of C. B. Farriss in Durham at 52
Carl B. Farriss 52 a former resident of High Point died at his Durham home on Tuesday afternoon. He served on the Mexican border and in the medical corps overseas during World War I. Surviving are his widow and two sons. Funeral services were held at the Durham home with graveside rites at Oakwood cemetery in High Point under American Legion auspices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl B. Farriss
A. E. Tate
J. J. Farriss
Durham
Mr. Farriss
Or Fla
Charles S
Alma Richardson Farriss
John B. Stetson Eons
Kay
Servas Vv
Emory University
University of North Carolina
Stetson
Florida
Deland
America
Ark
Doris Jeffries
High Point
Wilbur Hutchins
First Baptist Church
Andrew Jackson Post
American Legion
Oakwood Cemetery
State Buys Connor Tract Near Capitol
The North Carolina state highway and public works commission bought from Mrs. Louis Connor a filling station lot at Rimington and Edenton streets east of the capitol for 75000 dollars to house an enlarged highway office. The purchase aids adjoining property development. war delays parking new building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynn Nisbet
Raleigh
State Highway and Public Works Commission
Louis Connor
Rimington and
Edenton Streets
Capitol
Capitol Square
Colored Baptist Church
Wilmington and
Morgan Streets
Ing
Rebekahs Club Meeting at Mrs Andrews Home
The Officers Club of Magdalene Rebekah Lodge will meet with Mrs. Tom Andrews at 308 Phillips Street tomorrow evening at 7 30. An Old Chapel at West Point displays a memorial plaque to Benedict Arnold with his name gouged out leaving only rank and date of birth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Officers Club of
Rebekahs
Magdalene Rebekah Lodge
Tom Andrews
Phillips Street
West Point
Benedict Arnold
Black and White Ointment and Skin Soap Promise Relief
Skin Externae cause Eosema acne pimples and other eruptions. Black and White Ointment heals at once and helps antiseptic healing. 25 years of success with 10c 25c 50c sizes. Purchase price refunded if not satisfied. Use as directed with good soap daily.
Public debate on compulsory youth training and parental roles
A letter to the editor defends a year of training for over-18 youths, arguing it strengthens mental and physical discipline for a hard future. The author counters objections from mothers who oppose militaristic schooling and urges preservation of self sacrifice and civility. The piece cites President Roosevelt and laments parental laxity in modern America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uncle Sam
F.D.R
A. L. Wilson
Roosevelt
Jennie
Jim
America
Young
Deaths J A Shields dies after month illness in North Carolina
James Alphins Shields 79 of La Ridge Guilford County dies at 4 45 Tuesday afternoon after a month long illness He native of Guilford County Survived by four daughters Mrs Hedecock High Point Mrs James Smith Friendship and Elzenia and Mozelle Shields Colfax three sons Ernest E Rufus E Shields and W Virgil Shields two sisters Mrs John Gordon Guilford College and Mrs Henry Parrish High Point 20 grandchildren 15 great grandchildren Funeral arrangements incomplete
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James A. Shields
Kernersville
James Alphins Shields
la Ridge
Shields
Guilford County
June Hedecock
High Point
James Smith
Friendship
Elzenia
Mozelle Shields
Ernest E
Rufus FE. Shields
Colfax
W. Virgil Shields
Rt. 1
John Gordon
Guilford College
Henry Parrish
Westminster Dragoons Claim First Tanks in Allied Drive
The Westminster Dragoons, a London regiment, claim the honor of introducing the first tanks in France Belgium and Holland following the D day landings. The Royal Academy of Arts was founded in 1768 by King George III.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
France
Belgium
Holland
Westminister Dragoons
The
Royal Academy of Arts
King
George III of
England
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Cantebury
W. B
Johnson Street
Minnie Lee
Steed Buckner
Ruby Tyner
Trotter
Pauline Hedgecock
Helen Wright
Princess Beauty Shop
See N Main St. Tei
Hpertussine' Tier
T’ville
Peace Council
Beta Sigma Phi
Northwestern Mutual
Lydia E. Pinkham
Pinkham
Lana Turner
Cooperette Club
Mrs. Taylor
Alpha Theta Psi
C. R. Pierce
Mt. Rainier, Md
J. R. Pierce
O. H. Morton
J. W. Welch
James M. Barrett
Washington, D. C
John W. Fosworth
Bobby
John M. Paul
Sherrod St
Mrs. J. Mizzelle
New York City
Spinsters
South Dealer
North-South Vulnerable
Ywca Business Club
Younger Barby
A. B. Club
C. B. Farriss
Death
State
Connor
Nelson
Florist
Francis BR. Nelson
N. Main St
Chamelin
Odes M. Spurlin
Pauline Sechrest
SI Security Bank
Mrs
Gay
Vicks VA
Myrtie’s Shop
South Main Street
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