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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jan 09, 1946

Page

6

Misses Griffith and Briggs Honored at Bridge Tea

Misses Elaine Griffith and Mary Sue Briggs were honored as title elects at a Bridge Tea hosted by Mesdames J. W. Foellen Archie Newton and F. Hallenbeck at the Emerywood Pantry Club. Guests enjoyed seven tables of bridge, prizes included nylon stockings and a dusting genes box, with silver crystal and china gifts for the honorees.

Eleane Griffith Mary Sue Briggs J. W Foellen Archie Newton F. Hallenbeck Pete Morrow Emerywood Pantry Club Mesdames Woollen Allenbeck Cies

O T Club Luncheon at Emerywood Club

The O T Club held a luncheon today at Emerywood Country Club with seventeen at table. Hostesses Herm an Armentrout H Bion Mills Carter Dalton and F Tomlinson led a current events program after a three course meal. Guests included Mrs Ella Hutchison of New York City and Mrs J S Lynch, Winston Salem member.

W.O.T. Club Emerypod Country Club Memirs Herman Armentrout H. [Bion Millis Carter Dalton F. Tomlinson Partic Mesdames Paul Jones Harry Raymond Homer T. Hudson Ella Hutchison New York City J. S. Lynch Winston-Salem

Births in High Point Area Announce Four Daughters

Mr and Mrs Charles L Wilson announce the birth of daughter Teresa Ann January 4 at Boulevard unit High Point memorial hospital. Mr and Mrs William Franklin Jarrett announce daughter Lynda Carol January 7 at Washington street unit High Point memorial hospital. Mr and Mrs Kernie Lee Routh announce daughter January 7 at Washington Street unit High Point memorial hospital. Mr and Mrs Hugh T Wallace Jr announce daughter Laura Anne January 1 at Washington Street unit High Point memorial hospital.

Teresa Wilson Charles L. Wilson Teresa Ann Boulevard Unit High Point Memorial Hospital Lynda Carol Jarrett William Franklin Jarrett Ennis Street Lynda Carol Washington Street Kernie Lee Routh Archdale Rebecca Ann Hutchens Walter Edward Hutchens Burton Street Rebecca Ann Wallace Hugh T. Wallace, Jr Laura Anne W. H. Long South Hamilton Street

Eastern Star Grand Officers Night Observed

An Eastern Star meeting at the Masonic temple honored past grand officers with presentations and flowers. Grand matron Elizabeth City’s Blanche Twiford spoke on Robert Morris and Masonic charities, as 71 members and visitors attended and a new 48 member social club formed to fund the Masonic and OES medicine fund.

Masonic Temple Willie Updegrove Blanche Twiford Elizabeth City Clyde Fitzgerald Joyce Williams George Bennett Masonic O.E.S Reta Henry Masonic and O.F.S

Two Welcomed By Altrusa Club At Dinner Meet

Miss Elsie Ellen Moore joined Altrusa during the January dinner and meeting at the Sheraton Blue Room. Miss Virginia Wyan, former member, was also welcomed as she returns to High Point to serve as executive secretary of the Veterans Information Center after USO work in the eastern state. Mrs. Evelyn Sutton presided as reports covered gifts for ORD and Camp Butner servicemen, USO stockings and treats, a library funding petition, a clothing drive, and a Christmas program by River Boys singers. Twenty-five members and Mrs. Ada Snow attended.

Elsie Ellen Moore Virginia Wyan Altrusa Club Sheraton Hotel Miss Moore Wesley Memorial Methodist Church Miss Ryan High Point Veterans Information Center Evelyn Sutton River Boys Singers of Spirit Mabel Burnett Ada Snow Winston

Parent-Teacher Council Plans Dinner Meeting

The High Point city schools Parent-Teacher Council met at Elm Street school to arrange a February 28 dinner. Mrs J Blair district field worker will attend. The council with the Junior Service League will sponsor Clare Tree Major plays starting January 21 with The Little Princess at the junior high.

High Point City Elm Street J. Blair High Point J. B. Dobson Junior Service League North Carolina Parent-Teacher Congress Public Library Dobson

Birds and club news dominate High Point week

Mrs. W. K. McCain hosts a Birds talk at a Garden Club meeting where she discusses canaries and habitat care as plans for Dogwood Week are announced. Other events include wedding party gatherings, a tea at Emerywood, and a Wesely Memorial Methodist church wedding. Seventeen members attend with one guest.

Mrs. W. K. McCain

Rawley Speaks on North Carolina History at DAR Meeting

The Alexander Martin chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution met at Mrs. J. C. Moore's home to hear D. A. Rawley discuss North Carolina history during the Revolutionary period. Delegates to state and national conferences were elected, with a brief business session preceding the talk and catered refreshments in patriotic decor.

Alexander Martin Daughters of the American Revolution J. C. Moore Rotary Drive D. A. Rawley North Carolina Rupert T. Pickens N. E. Rogers J. C. Bostian R. A. Herring B. W. Kirkman Laura B. Wiley T. S. MacKenzie J. E. Lambeth J. F. Hayden D. L. Bouldin C. E. Diffendal D. T. Yow J. C. Bastian Edith Moore Sherrod C. B. Mattocks J. R. Myers G. C. Moore

Double Reward Fish Tale From Pisgah Pond

John Royce describes a Pisgah pond catch with a 13 inch pickerel and a second 21 inch fish on its tail. Six fellow fishermen vouched for the tale in Hinsdale New Hampshire.

Hinsdale, N. H John Royce Pisgah Pond

Nominating Committee Seeks New Officers in Cloverdale Meeting

Verta Coe chairs the nominating committee to recruit a new slate of officers with aides Mrs. Clarence Schultheiss and Mrs. Ray Nibbel ink. Cloverdale boasted the largest number of representatives at the gathering.

Verta Coe Clarence Schultheiss Ray Nibbelink Cloverdale

Wedding Guests and Local Notables Gather in High Point Area

Mrs. R. K. Stewart returns from New York after visiting sons Carter and James Farriss for Christmas and New Year. Families attend the Anne Auman and William B. Glover wedding at First Methodist church. Several out of town guests listed from Asheboro Greensboro and Thomasville. Also notes on service member John J. Hinshaw Jr and others visiting relatives and recovering patients in area hospitals.

R. K. Stewart West Farriss Avenue New York City Carter James Farriss Carlisle Lewis Burlington High Point Anne Auman William B. Glover First Methodist Church Susan Stedman Marian Stedman W. A. Underwood Asheboro FE. Lester Ballard Carolyn Barber Edna Elmore Greensboro

Nurses Aides to Meet With Mrs Haworth

The Red Cross Volunteer Nurses Aide Corps plans a meeting at Mrs Horace Haworths home on Friday January 11 at eight oclock. Active aides urged to attend and notify the Red Cross office at 3437. Mrs Johnston of Boulevard unit High Point Memorial Hospital will speak with Miss Lucille Johnston and Mrs Robert Davis assisting.

Red Cross Horace 5S. Haworth Johnston Boulevard High Point Memorial Hospital Haworth Lucille Johnston Robert Davis

League Hears Explanation of Library Petition

At a brief meeting of the Junior Service League in Adams Memorial YWCA rooms, Mrs. Horace explained a petition to fund the city library. Mrs. W. B. Hall announced plays Clare Tree Major sponsor with two season tickets per member, dates January 21 and March 12 at the junior high. The opera study group schedules January 11 and a viewing of Tales of Hoffman, Madame Butterfly study planned next week. Changes to the constitution were made and appreciation letters read for Red Cross aid and Tuberculosis seal sale health bonds.

Junior Service League Adams Memorial Ywca High Point Horace Reaper — Oleance Jon Ty Ng W. B. Hall A. M. Rankin, Jr Ars Armstrong Unity R. T. Amos Emile Serposs League Red Cross

First Baptist Bible Class Holds January Meeting

The Florence Thomas class met at 225 Lindsay street with 23 members present. Mrs. H R Ward spoke on Prayer and Service, stressing heartful desire and humble service, after a business session and refreshments.

Florence Thomas First Baptist Church W. W. Hutchins Lindsay Street A. D. Morris O. C. Barker H. G. Bivins D Galea R. D. Ist W. B. Shields H. R. Ward Ward Jesus

Bridge Winners Named At Emerywood Ladies Club Event

Winners at the Emerywood country club bridge party were announced. In North-South high score were Mesdames C S Beaver and F T Wilhite, with E T Howard and O C Durland as second high. East-West high score went to Mesdames W P Hazelwood and Harold McKee, with Hal Davis and R D Tillson as second high. High score in contract play went to Mrs Charlie Lucas.

Emerywood Country Club C. S. Beaver F. T. Wilhite E. T. Howard O. C. Durland W. P. Hazelwood Harold McKee Hal Davis R. D. Tillson

Recital Planned by WC Music Faculty on Sunday

Greensboro January 9 Mrs Pauline Delmonte pianist and Miss Elizabeth Cowling cellist faculty members in the School of Music will present a joint recital as the third in the Wade R Brown current series Sunday afternoon Start at 430 oclock in the recital hall of the music building Admission is open to the public Mrs Delmonte has taught piano at the college for three years and has drawn large crowds in past recitals Miss Cowling is new to the college and formerly taught cello at Knox College Galesburg Illinois She holds a bachelor from Carleton and masters from Columbia and Northwestern universities

Greensboro Pauline Delmonte Elizabeth Cowling Woman's College Wade R. Brown Sunda Syracuse University Moravian College For Women Bethlehem Miss Cowling Knox College Galesburg Carleton College Columbia Northwestern

Granby Comets Track Untied in Two Seasons

NORFOLK VA fourth district report: Granby High Comets remain unbeaten and untied over two seasons as their program skirts coaching gaps. Assistant Principal Bill Story coached during wartime manpower shortages. Fiji chiefs placed the islands under British sovereignty in 1874.

Norfolk Granby High Comets Bill Story Fiji Islands

Local church groups schedule meetings and socials

Alma Gaul and others attended a program with hostesses serving refreshments. The Friendly class of Trinity Methodist will meet at 7 30 this evening at Mrs Wade Leach’s home in Trin ods. The Mothers Prayer band meets Thursday at 2 pm at Mrs C A Conn 701 Highland Ave. Ward Street Circle No 2 of the Women’s Society of Christian Service meets Thursday at 7 30 pm at Annie and Hope Crouse’s home 402 Ridgecrest Drive.

Trinity Methodist Church Wade Leach Trinods Mother's Prayer Band C. A. Conn Highland Avenue Ward ST. Circle Women's Society of Christian Service Ward ‘Street Methodist Church Annie Hope Crouse Ridgecrest Drive

Garden Club Hosts First Meeting and New Members Welcomed

Mesdames Tate and Burns hosted the Tuesday Evening Garden Club at Mrs. J. H. Tate’s Park Way home for its initial gathering. Two new members, Mesdames Ernest Anderson and John Causby, were welcomed. The Afghan project is complete and will be sent to a convalescent hospital via the Red Cross. Planning for February’s luncheon was discussed and January’s program featured care of house plants and outdoor work by Mrs. John W. Hedrick, Mrs. Frank Johnson, and Mrs. J. W. Montgomery.

J. H. Tate Parkway Jones Burns Ernest Anderson John Causby Red Cross John W. Hedrick Frank Johnson J. W.montgomery

Fellowship Club Dinner at First Methodist Church

The Men's Fellowship club of First Methodist church will hold its regular dinner meeting Thursday at 6:30 PM. President Arnold J. Koonce will speak followed by a social hour with music and light recreation led by Rev. R. Harold Hipps, director of youth work.

First Methodist Church Arnold J. Koonce R. Harold Hipps

Rin Wearing Tradition Passed From G and Etruscans

The custom of wearing rin moved through ancient cultures, carried by the G and Etruscans to the Romans.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Griffith Briggs D. P. Whitley, Jr Willis Slane, Jr Dupuy Sears Rysme Sara Sears J. J. Griffith Frances Griffith O. T. Club Emerywood Club Lydia Pinkham Lydia E. Pinkham W. Page Harris Tnergiz SSS SSS Tonic Parent-Teacher Council Spurlin Security Bank R. Kenner Griffith-Benbow Emerywood Council High Point Graduate Nurses Club YWCA Tuesey C. H. Willard Girl Scout Council Scout College Street Entre Nous Club East Washington Street J. W. Hiatt Eleanor Griffith E le Drive A. B. Huff Brentley Circle W. F. Michael Emerywood Jack Benbow High Point Garden Club W. A. Hayes Howard S. Itzell Walkup K. McCain H. P. Hardin Pettibone Charlotte Jefferson Penn Reidsville McCain Mr. Rawley DAR N. C Nelson Florist Francis B. Nelson N. Main &T E. L. Allman Montheu Avenue John J. Hinshaw, Jr R. M United States Navy Moline Illinois Joe S Murray John J.hinshaw Hinshaw San Francisco Calif Marie Miller Spencer High Point College Doris Marie Rothrock Clarence Arvil Edmonds Presbyterian Church William M. Burris South Main Street Frances Bailey 227 Boulevard C. Arthur York, Jr Sgt. York C. A. York Colonial Drive Alamogordo New Mexico 231 AAF Mrs. Haworth Maurice French Maurice Main Walgreen's Mary Conrad First Past Church C. Virgil Yow West Howell Street J. William Moon Ruth Goodman Blanche Williams WC Music Granby Alma Gaul Helen Young Irene Pruitt Thelma Loflin Tate Burns Fellowship Club First Methodist Garanteed Minnie Lee Steed Ruavy Tyne Getty Trotter Pauline Hedgecock Princess Beauty Shop Main &T Nasi National Dairy Products Corporation Sealtest Village Jack Haley N. B.C
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