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High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jan 09, 1947

Page

7

Program On Azaleas Given Before Mid Week Garden Club

The Mid Week Garden Club met at 10 30 A M Wednesday at Mrs. W L Jacksons Emer home. Mrs J Ellis presided as president and routine matters were discussed. Mrs Valette J Harris reported the January Garden Club council meeting and plans to plant a dogwood tree in a city school yard during Dogwood Week January 27 to February 1. Mrs R T Amos presented the azaleas program with colored photographs of her garden and a round table discussion summary. Members present included Mesdames R T Amos P Y Adams R T Cottam Elizabeth H Covington B S Cummings Valette J Harris Horace Haworth I Hudson B A Gayle W L Jackson J E Millis James W Poole W T Powell William Simmons Jr and Clara Faye Harris.

Garden Club W. L. Jackson Emer J. Ellis Valette J. Harris Garden Club Council R. T. Amos Elizabeth H. Covington B. S. Cummings Horace Haworth I. Hudson A. Gayle J. E. Millis James W. Poole W. T. Powell William Simmons, Jr Clara Faye Harris

Deceptive Card Play in Bridge Reveals Defensive Tactics

In a bridge hand against Mrs. Rosekrans, the defender fouls the usual plan by placing the queen on the opening diamond, trapping dummy, and forcing declarer to misread holdings. The play demonstrates when to violate the second hand low rule and highlights strategic deception. Also mentions ancient Egyptian rulers famed for medicine.

West East Declarer Mrs. Rosekrans South

McKENNEY ON BRIDGE SHREWED 20-HAND HIGH BEATS 3 N. T.

The California All Western tourney at Coronado drew large crowds and boosted the Western Division of the ACBL. Mrs. John Rosekrans of San Francisco emerged as a keen worker for the league, and her imaginative play on today’s hand defeated the contract after the opening lead was won with the jack of hearts.

Coronado Pacific Coast American Contract Bridge League John Rosekrans San Francisco Declarer

Friendly Club Entertained By Mrs Matthews

The Friendly garden club met at Mrs L H Matthews home on Jamestown route one. President Mrs John Mc Mahan led the devotional and A M Apge gave a program poem In a Chinese Garden set by Dr Frederick Loomis. The club voted to plant dogwood trees this month and shrubbery at Mitchells Grove church next week. Twelve members and two guests attended and refreshments were served.

Friendly Garden Club L. H. Matthews Jamestown John McMahan A. M Frederick Loomis Mitchell's Grove Church Alice Modlin Bill Myers

Women of the Moose Plan State Conference in Wilson

The Women of the Moose held a regular meeting at Moose hall with Senior Regent Mary Schwinzer presiding. Plans were made for the state conference in Wilson on January 18 and 19. High Point chapter will initiate a class of candidates in honor of Mrs. Katherine Smith, grand chancellor, with several candidates voted for initiation at the next meeting. The Academy of Friendship chapter will host a dinner meeting at the Asia on Tuesday evening January 14.

Women of the Moose Moose Hall Mary Schwinzer College of Regents Wilson High Point Chapter Katherine Smith Academy of Friendship

Written Record of What You Eat Helps You Stick to Planned Diet

Dr Bloom advises dieters to keep a daily written log of all foods and portions to curb “harmless” nibbling and stay on track. The Fifth Day menu includes breakfast orange juice toast and eggs, a lunch of tomato with seafood, rye bread, skim milk, and a lean fish dinner with vegetables and cherries.

Alicia Hartner Samuel M. Bloom

Economics professor cites poor economy in speeding defense

Seattle report says Associate Professor John R. Huber of the University of Washington pleaded not guilty to a speeding charge claiming he rushed home to relieve the babysitter with his children. The defense framed the reason as poor economics.

Seattle Wash John R. Huber University of Washington

Justice of the Peace Boy Degrief

A justice of the peace notes a witty remark about paying a $10 fine to save 50 cents for a babysitter. The professor agreed and paid the fine.

Justice of the Peace

Mooseheart Endowment Fund Meeting Noted Before Adjournment

A Mooseheart endowment fund meeting was observed prior to adjournment with attendees recording remarks and financial considerations.

Mooseheart Endowment Fund

Mr and Mrs Grant Honored With Family Buffet

Mr and Mrs A R Martin and Mr and Mrs Wilbur Sykes hosted a buffet at 607 English Street honoring Mr and Mrs Grant and Stuart who departs soon for theological studies in Owosso Michigan. Eleven family members attended. Another gathering honored the Grants with Mrs Martha Stuart and Mrs Moore hosting twelve family members.

A. R. Martin Wilbur Sykes English Street Grant and Stuart Owossa Michigan Grant Martha Stuart Moore

Decline of Farm Butter Share Since 1899

The article notes that about 72 percent of U S butter was produced on farms in 1899, whereas today that share has fallen to roughly 17 percent.

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