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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jan 13, 1942

Page

6

Sedgefield Inn Opens New Bridge Series With Cold Attendance

The Sedgefield Inn hosted the first of a new bridge series despite extreme cold. Top honors went to D. Newton Farnell and W. H. Holderness using the Howell system. Runners up were Mrs. Charles Harrison and Miss Louise Harrison with third to Miss Miriam Lindau and Mrs. William Montgomery Person, the tournament director. Additional Greensboro winners included Mr. and Mrs. G. Allen of Mebane in fourth, and Mr. and Mrs. Harry S. O’Neal in fifth. High Point participants featured C. M. Waynick, J. S. Welborn, Mrs. C. S. Beaver, and others from Greensboro also listed.

Sedgefield Inn High Point Greensboro Howell D. Newton Farnell W.H. Holderness Charles Harrison Louise Harrison Miriam Lindau William Montgomery Person G. Allen Mebane Harry S. O'Neal C. M. Waynick J. S. Welborn C. S. Beaver Nesbit Caughman Roy Strotz Laurence Ingram Blanche Hughes Fred N. Patterson Ray Iarber Garland Daniel

Hutchens Dinner Guests Honor Silver Anniversary

Mr and Mrs G E Hutchens Jr hosted a formal three course buffet at their West Lexington home to honor Mr and Mrs G E Hutchens Sr on their silver wedding anniversary. The affair featured a lace table cover a green and white bridal motif and a 25 candle anniversary cake. Guests were family and a few close friends. Also noted is the birth of Jamies Michael Donovan, a son born January 31 at Brooklyn Hospital to Mrs Donovan daughter of Walter L Sprye of Danville Virginia.

G. E. Hutchens, Jr West Lexington James Donovan St. George Staten Island New York Jamies Michael Brooklyn Hospital Brooklyn Donovan Walter L. Sprye Danville

Pull the Trigger on Lazy Bowels for Stomach Ease

Constipation brings on acid in digestion and discomfort like bloating gas and bad breath. Dr Caldwell's Laxative Senna combined with Syrup Pepsin wakes up lazy nerves and muscles in the intestines to relieve constipation and soothe the stomach. Children like the taste. buy at your druggist today.

Social Calendar Highlights Community Club Meetings

A slate of events fills the week from Tuesday to Friday. Junior Musical Art Club gathers at Miss Shirley Redding’s home on West Lexington Avenue, while Goodwill Garden Club meets Wiltshire Boulevard with Mrs Harrison in charge. Other gatherings include the Wednesday Book Club luncheon at Mrs Kenneth Redman’s 301 Parkway, the Friendly Garden at Melbourne Heights, Graduate Nurses Club business session, Woman's Club January meeting at the YMCA with speaker Macy Leath Stewart, Tea and Topics at Forest Hill Drive, and Family Night Dinner at Emerywood Country Club. Friday features an Emerywood bridge party hosted by Mr and Mrs Capus Waynick and Canterbury Club at Mrs J W Lindsay’s with Mrs Willis Slane presenting.

Shirley Redding West Lexington Avenue Goodwill Garden Club A. R. Harrison Wiltshire Boulevard Blake Thompson Kenneth Redman Parkway the Friendly Garden Club R. H. Hilliard Melbourne Heights Graduate Nurses Club Woman's Club YO W.C. A Macy Leath Stewart Woman's College Art Department H. Hallenbeck Forest Hill Drive Emerywood Country Club Capus Waynick Canterbury Club J. W. Lindsay Willis Slane

Religious Faiths Discussed Before Club By Minister

At the Florence Nightingale Club meeting of the Adams Memorial YWCA Rev. C. Excelle Rozzelle of Wesley Memorial Methodist Church reviewed past religions and contrasted present faiths. He covered Shintoism in Japan, Confucianism in China, Hinduism, Buddhism, Mohammedism, and the Hebrew faith, noting cultural impacts and beliefs. About sixteen members attended the supper meeting at 6715.

Florence Nightingale Club Adams Memorial Y. W. C. A C. Excelle Rozzelle Wesley Memorial Methodist Church Japan China Rozzelle India

Adams Club Honors Miss Surratt at Meeting

Adams Club entertained last evening to honor Miss Louise Surratt who recently joined the W C A staff as industrial secretary. Members demonstrated shirt making with each girl explaining her part. A treasure hunt for Miss Surratt ended with a basket of handkerchiefs as tokens from the Adams Club. Refreshments were served and discussion on starting first aid classes followed.

Adams Club Louise Surratt W.C.A Sherrod Shirt Company Surrait Adams Clubs Myron Yokeley Lucille Johnston Saunders

Western Carolinas Contract Bridge Tournament Committee Appointed

The R B Terryson Carolinas Bridge Tourney Committee announces the first Western Carolinas Contract Bridge tournament of the American Contract Bridge League set for February 7 8 at the George Van derbilt Hotel Asheville. George W Beynon will direct the master point event with H E B Willman as committee chairman.

R. B. Terry George Vanderbilt Hotel Asheville Junior Chamber of Commerce George W. Beynon New York H. E B. Willman

Mrs. Meredith Heads Society of First Methodist Church

Mrs J R Meredith was installed as president of the Woman's Society of Christian Service at the First Methodist Church at the year’s first meeting. A full slate of officers and circle chairmen were installed, with devotions, music, and a tea following the service.

Mrs. Meredith Society of First Methodist Church J. R. Meredith Woman's Society of Christian Service K. R. Peacock Percy Payne L. R. Peacock Robert Garland George Haltom Myrtle Davis E.W. Allman P. S. Kennett M. P. Harrell John Pickett Paul Callaham J. M. Millikan T. R. Ballard Mesdames W. A. Davis Ax L. Edwards L. D. Leonard L. H. Zimmerman Lilie Green Robert Hankin Harriss Meredith J. H. Allred Robert Rankin Doris Koonce Mesdames A. M. Rankin L. J. Diffee S. W. Taylor R. E. Shelton J. E. Stewart Shelton Stewart Missavis

Girl Reserve Conference Heads to Greensboro Jan 29

A regional conference of Girl Reserves secretaries will be held in Greensboro Jan 29 to Feb 1. Discussions cover supervision of group work social attitudes and a four feature display program with interpretations. Hostesses include Winston Salem Greensboro and High Point with reps from many North Carolina cities and nearby states. A birth notice follows: the couple Mr and Mrs H C Johnson announce daughter Jane Woodson born Jan 9 at Memorial Hospital.

Greensboro Winston-Salem High Point Charlotte Salisbury Raleigh Asheville Durham North Carolina Lynchburg Richmond Roanoke Danville Norfolk Portsmouth Virginia Bluefield W. Va Charleston, Columbia Greenville S. C Washington, D. C H.C. Johnson St. Gatewood Avenue Jane Woodson Bur

Mr and Mrs Grant Honored At Dinner

Mrs Cora Lee Stalnaker and Mrs Paulette Yow hosted a dinner for Mr and Mrs Thomas Buck Grant returning from their wedding trip. Mrs Grant, formerly Mildred Kearns, was noted in the city. The home featured spring flowers, eight covers, and a crystal bridal centerpiece. Clifford Yow of Fayetteville joined later for a social hour.

Cora Lee Stalnaker Paulette Yow Thomas “Buck” Grant Grant Clifford Yow Fayetteville

Press Women To Meet In Raleigh

The North Carolina Press Women mid-winter meeting will be at the Carolina Hotel Raleigh on Sunday February 1 at one o clock. The eastern district hosts with Dorothy Cole district chairman heading the hostess committee. Jonathan Daniels editor of the News and Observer will speak. Reservations by January 28 to Dorothy Coble care The News and Observer. A 12:30 board meeting precedes the general session.

North Carolina Press Carolina Hotel Raleigh Dorothy Cole Jonathan Daniels News and Observer Tar Heels Dorothy Coble

Dried Lima Beans with Bacon Bake Provides Hearty Budget Meal

This homey recipe suggests soaking lima beans overnight then simmering with salt pork until tender. Finish by adding onion green pepper tomato and cheese then bake in a casserole at 350 degrees for about 30 minutes yielding servings.

Elm Street PTA to present musical program at meeting

The Elm Street PTA will hold its regular meeting this evening at 4 30 at the school. Rev Sam Moss will lead the devotional and the Elm Street school orchestra will perform with solo numbers from alumni now in local music departments. Virginia Frank will assist with orchestral selections. A son named Larry Vernon was born to Mr and Mrs Floyd Stroud on January 5 at Guilford General Hospital.

Parent-Teacher Association of Eln Street School Sam Moss Main Street Stroud Floyd Stroud Larry Vernon Guilford General Hospital

Alfrusa Club Dinner Meeting Tonight

The Alfrusa Club holds its semi monthly dinner at 6 30 in the Sheraton room of the Sheraton hotel The initial business session of the new year will be led by president Mrs John L Roth Rock This is the first meeting since November as the December Christmas party substituted the only December gathering

Alfrusa Club Sheraton John L. Rothrock

Brunswick Stew for church social by Virst Methodist Society

The Woman's Society of Christian Service of the First Methodist Church will prepare Brunswick Stew on Thursday at the church, with orders taken through the church office by phone 2457. Trinity Circle and Wesleyan Guild of the Trinity Methodist Church plan a joint meeting Wednesday at 7:30 PM at Mrs Earl Howell's home. full attendance urged.

Brunswick Woman's Society of Christian Service First Methodist Church Trinity Circle and Guild Meep Pauline Woosley Wesleyan Guild Trinity Methodist Church Earl Howell

Dobson Family Returns From Southern Trip Via Havana

Mr and Mrs Joe B Dobson and children concluded a two week visit to southern points including Havana Cuba after starting in Miami and returning by boat to Pensacola Florida en route to visit Mrs W D Caton aunt of Mr Dobson. Nile Carmonis and wife left for Los Angeles after four weeks with Mrs Carmonis mother Mrs R Boman of Jamestown route J. Daughter born to Dr and Mrs Robert Parks Jr at Brooklyn Hospital on January 3 Mary Elizabeth.

Joe B. Dobson Cedron Extension Havana Cuba Miami Fla Pensacola W. D. Caton Dobson Nile Carmonis Los Angeles Calif

Susannah Wesley Class to Lead Midweek Rites at Archdale Church

The Suzannah Wesley class will oversee Archdale Methodist Church midweek prayer service on Wednesday at 1 30 oclock. W T Winslow serves as leader with other members assisting. A request is made that every class member be present.

Susannah Wesley Archdale Church Suzannah Wesley Archdale Methodist Church W. T. Winslow

Pentagon Club Meeting Tonight at Miss Dunn Home

The Pentagon Club will meet tonight at 7:30 at the home of Miss Margaret Dunn, 211 Edgedale Drive, announced this morning.

Pentagon Club Miss Dunn Margaret. Dunn Edgedale Drive

Tom Sykes Speaks at Thomasville Lions Club

Thomasville January 13 Tom Alderman Sykes director of Thomasville Chair Company spoke at the Lions club weekly meeting at the Woman's club building. An authority on international affairs he discussed war conditions. Rudolph Woomack Bill Thomson led the program. George Hundley R O Ferguson and Howard Steed joined as new members.

Thomasville Tom Alderman Sykes Thomasville Chair Company Lions Club Woman's Club Sykes Rudolph Woomack Bil Thomson George L. Hundiey R. O. Ferguson Howard Steed

Randleman Bridge Club Meets With Mrs Louis Sutker

Mrs Louis Sutker hosted the Randleman Bridge Club at her High Point Street home with two tables in play. Top score prize went to Mrs C D Kisler, guests included Mrs E W Freeze and Miss Jo Anna Van Werry. Several club members and local residents attended a social evening amid notes of snow and sleighing in the area.

Enterprise Randleman Dan Louis Sutker High Point Street C.D. Kistler E. W. Freeze Nancy Margaret Pickard Betty Lynn Davenport Sanford Alsa M. Floyd Cr. Burkhead Asheboro Arthur Swaim Atlanta Clifford Pugh Greensboro Angie Brown John Prevost A. J. Farrington Thomasville Marie Daniels Ramesur Marie Brown Louis Luther Charlotte Hotel Charlotte Kim Trogden 9Th Signal Corps Fort Bragg Robert Trogéen New Salon James William Pickard R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company Norfolk Roanoke Wytheville James William J. O. Pickard University of North Carolina Hubert Barbour Charles Russell Glenn L. Martin Baltimore Friends of Corp John Robbins Fresno Air Base Cal

Oddities from Lumberton to Camp Croft and more

A jumble of short quirks and local notes from Carolina areas. Miscellaneous items include auto crashes near a new airport, a Laurinburg resident amid highway workers, and Bamberg air observers finding no planes. A Durham hospital incident features a $75 unknown payment and an unknown man. Wayne County sheriffs joke about moonshiners reading docket lists. A Camp Davis private reports a ready detail but has no detail to report. Bet a Phi book delivery to Camp Croft library features Gone With the Wind. Burlington tax payer pays early.

Camp Davis Northsouth Beta Sigma Phi Lincoln Camp Croft Margaret Mitchell

Rocket derails near Flowery Branch freight yard

Fourteen cars of the northbound Rocket freight train on the Southern Railway were derailed near Flowery Branch Georgia today. Some cars were smashed and overturned but no injuries were reported.

Flowery Branch Southern Railway

Farmer mails $218 to Roosevelt to aid war effort

Thomasville dispatch reports a Davidson County farmer, keeping his name private, sent President Roosevelt all his cash, 218 dollars, to feed the army. He has two sons of draft age who are not physically qualified, and he declares this is his patriotic limit to support the war.

Thomasville Davidson County Roosevelt

Harlan Lions Club Declares War On Axis Powers

The Lions Club of Harlan Kentucky passed a war resolution declaring state of war on Japan Germany and Italy. President Roy W Dickinson stated the group despises Japan Hitler and Mussolini and pledged to exterminate them as world powers while supporting allies and the United States government. The note adds Harlan’s history of coal mining disputes and violence.

Chicago United States Lions Club of Harlan Kentucky Germany Japan Roy W. Dickinson Harlan Lions Club Lions of Hitler Mussolini Italy Manking

Ersatz Rubber For America

Washington outlines a 406 million dollar plan to raise synthetic rubber output to 400000 tons annually within 18 months. Led by Jesse Jones, the program merges rubber and chemical firms with government to end dependence on Malaysian supplies for military needs.

Washington Germany Italy Roosevelt Jesse Jones Jones Texas City Tex Tts Defense Plants Corporation Firestone Tire & Rubber Co Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co B. F. Goodrich Co United States Rubber Co

Also Mentioned on This Page

G. E. Hutchens James MM. Donovan Quality Shoe Store S. Main ST Miss Surratt New Industrial Head Mr. and Mrs. America Boxhre Arcade Amusement Company The R. B. Terryson Carolinas Bridge Tourney Committee Jane Woodson Johnson Women Leaders In John L. Whitehurst General Federation of Women’s Clubs William Kletzer Portland Ore National Congress of Parents and Teachers White House Mrs. Grant Elm Street PT. Ato Tom Sykes Thomasville Lions Randleman Bridge Club Lumberton Ro Carolina Screws News Gazette A. B. Alyford Laurinburg Pond, Hill Raat Sthl Bamberg Carolinas Josh Price MEN OF Letters Wayne County Sheriff's Deputies Ilegal Distillers C. W. Williams Alamance County Ralph Wilson Burlington Williams Menory Frances Latimer Red Cross Ersatz Rubber America U. S Blondesome Twosome Paramount Center Theatre Madeleine Carrol Stirling Hayden Hayden Bahamas Madeleine
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