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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1943
Page
6
Madeline Hoover leads the Women’s Page in a feature spotlight noting editorial leadership and the paper’s social coverage. The item cites the editor’s role and the page’s community focus, with no additional names or event details provided.
Tuesday evening gatherings include Monarch Auxiliary at Mrs H M Taylors home for officer elections and a V F W Auxiliary meeting at Washington and Main hall. Wednesday features study clubs luncheon at Ardmore Circle, Edgedale Drive program by Mrs Morrow, 6 30 pm dinner by High Point B P W Club at Elwood Hotel with Miss Alta Chamelin leading. Friday morning Music Study Club at Colonial Drive with program led by Mrs R T Amos and Mrs A B Huff, and 3 pm Priscilla Club at 1116 Rotary Drive.
Miss Evelyn Brown entertained friends at a private bridge party at her Steele Street home. Two tables competed in a colorful room with poinsettias. Top score went to Miss Mary Edith Ferree who received stationery, while low score earned a manicure kit for her sister Edna Earle Ferree. A sweet course and coffee followed, served by the hostess and her mother Mrs. Glenn Brown to the group including Gloria Foust Frances Thigpen Irene Moose Edna Farle Ferree Doris Johnson Anne Muse and Mary Edith Ferree.
The newly elected slate of officers was installed at last night's Sons and Daughters of Liberty meeting at their hall with state deputy W. C. Howard presiding. Mrs. J. L. Long of the city was named deputy by the state organization, with talks by retiring councillor Mrs. Mattie Simmerson and successor Mrs. Essie Byrd. New officers include Mrs. Byrd councillor, Mrs. C. H. Greer vice councillor, Maggie Evans associate councillor, Mildred Workman associate vice-councillor, Mildred Causby outside guard, J. L. Causby inside guard, and Lois Fox guide.
Mr and Mrs J A Jones announce the marriage of their daughter Viola to Sergeant Joseph Larkin of Norwich Conn on December 13 in Lynbrook Long Island. Judge Switzer performed the ceremony with maid of honor Mrs Pat Walters and best man Mr Walters. The bride wore a blue dress with gardenia corsage and the couple spent days with the Larkin family before leaving for their wedding trip.
The High Point Girl Scout Council will meet at the Adams Memorial YWCA Thursday morning at ten o'clock. This important meeting calls all council members to attend.
Miss Kitty Mann receives a kitchen shower in a Parkview home hosted by Anna Tomlinson and Doris Stroupe. Guests arrive at 4:30 PM to a silver and pink centerpiece, with assorted sandwiches and cookies, and gifts of kitchen ware. The guest list includes Mann family members and friends, with hostesses and mothers among the attendees.
J Walter Lambeth entertained about fifty High Point friends at his East Main Street home on December 29 with a musical program led by Frances Folger and Virginia Frank Miss Sara Alderman. The Mills Home chorus directed by W B Lord performed. Guests included William B Umstead and Rev and Mrs W L Hutchens and Patricia Poteal. On January 1 Lambeth hosted Cedar Lodge Farm and Dairy employees and families with carols talks by Hutchens and Dr L Greer, war effort remarks, war stamps and bonds, a film, and refreshments for thirty.
Several new members will be initiated at the Ladies Auxiliary of the Veterans of Foreign Wars during the regular meeting at the VFW Hall on Washington and Main. The hour is 7:30 PM and full attendance is hoped for. The VFW Post will also meet Wednesday at the usual hour with additional initiations planned.
The Ray Street Parent Teacher Association executive board met at the school and voted to cancel the January general meeting because of gas rationing. Reports from standing committees were heard during the business discussion.
The Pentagon Club will meet this evening at Miss Ruth Pollock's home in the Gantt Apartments on North Main Street at 7:30. Since new surgical dressings have not arrived, the gathering is social, though members normally work at the surgical dressing rooms as part of wartime efforts.
Under the Nazi regime Germany's annual death toll has jumped by 80,000, with personal crisis reports in the country nearly matching the total for the rest of Europe.
The 1942 Woman of the Year has no single name, simply Working Woman. She embodies every ordinary woman who joins the war effort by working in factories, serving in WAACs or WAVES, nursing, or supporting families at home while the nation fights.
Washington dispatch notes designers altering garments to avoid metal fasteners due to production curtailment. Expect more tricky tie closures and pearl buttons, with fewer hooks and eyes. Also outlines shortages in dyes and cotton, suggesting pastel wardrobes and reuse of last year’s outfits. Soup supplies shrink as WPB cuts cans. future cans may concentrate soups. Pulverized coffee rationing nears as production expands and a standard package is developed.
Mr and Mrs T M Ellington announce a son Talmadge McAnally Jr born December 30 at Burrus Memorial Hospital. Mr and Mrs A Chester Parker route 2 announce a daughter Shirley Sue born January 4 at Guilford General Hospital. Mrs Parker and baby to stay eight to ten days. Mr and Mrs J R Jarrett Trinity announce a son John Roland born January 4 at Guilford General Hospital. Mrs Jarrett formerly Josephine Yates of Trinity. Mr and Mrs Clifton Rumley 500 White Oak Street announce a daughter Betty Lou born January 4 at Guilford General. Mr and Mrs J R Stellman route 4 announce a daughter Rebecca Lynn born January 4 at Guilford General Hospital. Mrs Stellman formerly Kate Powers. Mr and Mrs Samuel E F Cade Charleston S C announce a daughter Julia Anne born January 4 at Guilford General Hospital. Mrs Cade formerly Helen Sink. Mr and Mrs W E Burns Jamestown announce a son Warren Eugene born January 2 at Guilford General Hospital. Mrs Burns formerly Lola Fay Young of Jamestown.
One of four women who won the national women team of four title is Olive Peterson of Philadelphia. This is her eighth national title and she is regarded as the country’s outstanding bridge teacher. The hand features careful play by Peterson in four hearts, saving the three of diamonds and planning a dummy entry for a spade lead to secure the contract.
An attractive dessert bridge for Miss Kitty Mann was hosted by Mrs. Edwin Hedrick at 910 Johnson Street. Six bridge tables, refreshments for guests including Mrs Randall Mann and Miss June Parker, and gifts for the honoree and winners marked the afternoon. Frances Johnson won high score for a cloisonne compact, while Miss Mary Lewis Millis earned a pearl strand for consolation. Ice cream melange, meringues, coffee, nuts and narcissi framed the event with guests named.
The clock lists film titles and showtimes for the centers Bradhurst Paramount and Rialto. Titles include Somewhere I Will Find You, Boogie Man Will Get You, Syncopation, and North To Klondike with multiple daily screenings from early afternoon to late evening.
The Thomasville Lions Club voted to oppose wine sales in the city after a committee discussion. C R Reed reported $36.25 raised from chewing gum machines to fund blind work. Carl Wilson led a program showing Salvage and Safeguarding Military Secrets. Visitors Lind Flythe George Dobbins and John Kalte of High Point attended.
The Mid-Week Garden Club meeting with Mrs B S Cummings at 10 30 AM Wednesday has been postponed until further notice. Members are asked to note the change in plans.
Mrs. R. K. Stewart returns home at 303 West Farriss Avenue after nearly a month visiting her sons James J. Farriss Jr. in Long Island New York and Carter Farriss in New York City. Mrs. Richard S. Hargett leaves Sunday to join her parents in Newport News Virginia after holidays with Mr. Hargett’s mother at 1107 Johnson Street. Frances Scruggs returns to Candor to teach science at Candor High School after visiting her parents. Maxine Turner remains ill with influenza though improving and still confined to bed.
The Stephens Bible Class gathers Wednesday at 3:00 p.m. at 706 Lindsay to hear Myra Andrews lead the program at Mrs. Elmer H. Kreienbaum’s home.
A column notes High Point and Piedmont North Carolina compare favorably for healthful climate and water. Immigrants praise the area’s variety in weather, while doctors advise rest and fluids for colds. The piece ends by describing two military sick call groups.
The High Point Auxiliary Police plan their regular meeting tonight at 7 30 in the County Court Building. The piece reflects wartime views on medical personnel and civic duty, praising Dr. Conrad for his services to the community and noting the resignation as chairman of Draft Board No 5.
A guidance piece urges women to look well and feel capable through simple beauty routines and healthy habits. It promotes regular sleep, fresh air, balanced diet, daily exercise, neat grooming, easy flattering coiffure, nails, gentle baths, and tidy wardrobes to boost confidence and productivity at work.
Full page ad for pattern 4229 by Anne Adams offering a front buttoning, slim shirtwaist with inset waistband and versatile collar. Available in sizes 34 to 48 with fabric yardage 3 1 8 yards for size 36. Order form asks for size name address and pattern number from The High Point Enterprise pattern department.
Rear Admiral H. L. Vickery of the U S Maritime Commission congratulates North Carolina Shipbuilding Company in Wilmington for delivering nine Liberty ships in December, a new monthly yard record. Timber for the air freighters includes hickory spruce birch gum mahogany and Douglas fir.
Constipation causes stomach upset and bloating post meals. Dr Caldwell's Laxative Senna with Syrup Pepsin wakes lazy nerves in the intestines, easing bowel movement and offering a gentle, agreeable laxative for adults and children alike.
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