Formal Dinner Concludes Parties For Mr and Mrs Melton
A series of elegant events honoring James Melton and his wife concluded with a four course formal dinner at the Perry residence. Guests included close friends from out of town, with other Friday through Saturday parties canceling due to Melton's travel to New York for a business conference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs
James Melton
Interna Fame
New York
Melton
Meltons
A. M. Rankin, Jr
Edgedale Drive
Ben Cooper
Hillcrest Drive
Amos R. Kearns
USO Dance and Buffet for Service Members Planned
Saturday at 8 15 pm the USO dance will be in the YMCA gymnasium with a non dance party at the USO club. Sunday from 5 to 7 pm a buffet supper for service men will be at the YWCA with the Y cooperating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
YMCA
Y.W.C.A
Birth announcements for Dunkelberger Comer and Byerly families
S/Sgt. Robert N. Dunkelberger and wife welcome Brian Herbert in Surrey England where he serves with the U S armed forces. Mr and Mrs W C Comer of 1306 East Green street report son Warren on January 1 at the peer Hospital. Cpl and Mrs F Lynn Byerly announce son Frederick Lynn Jr born January 9 at Boulev Ard branch High Point Memorial Hospital. Mrs Byerly is former Miss Helen Smith of 803 Lindsay street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunkelbergers
Robert N. Dunkelberger
Brian Herbert
Surrey
England
Dunkelberger
Joan Suare
Sgt
High Point
United States Armed Forces
Comer
W. C. Comer
East Green Street
Ory Warren
Peer Hospital
Katie Leviner
Byerlys
Corporal
F. Lynn Byerly
Frederick Lynn, Jr
Boulevard
High Point Memorial Hospital
Byerly
Helen Smith
Lindsay Street
Oak View Band Completes Its Organization
The Oak View school band formed its new organization last Friday with Carey Davis directing. Officers include Judson Ruth as president, Mary Lee Jackson as vice president, Vivian Bailey secretary treasurer, and several assistants and coordinators named for a range of duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oak View School
Carey Davis
Judson Ruth
Mary Lee Jackson
Vivian Bailey
Hudso. Sloan
Billy Saunders
Vernon H K
Donald Clark
Harold Sloan
Donald Wood
Joyce Winfred
Nancy Swain
Joan Sheffield
New State And Directors Named At Annual YWCA Meeting
At the annual YWCA membership meeting about a hundred members heard the election of new officers and directors for 1944. Mrs. Charles E. Sheloff was re elected president and led the session, with Mrs. J H McCall as vice president and Miss Mabel Griffith as treasurer. New three year directors were V D Sale Jr N M Harrison W J Fraley H P Morrison Herman Robinson Madeline McCain Clara Cole Sherrod, with re elected directors for a second term including Mabel Griffith J H McCall S S Saunders W L Tabb A H Whitley Jr and D T Yow. The nominating committee for the 145 officers will be W D Sale Jr B H Tomlinson W F Bailey W T Powell Thornton Glover. Reports covered library projects soldiers suppers Travelers' Aid Room registry and department activities with skits by the Teen-Agers World Girl Reserve Inter Club Council and the Industrial department. The meeting closed with the YWCA song Follow the Gleam.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Women’s Christian Association
Moria Ng
Charles E. Sheloff
J. H. McCall
J. D. Ross
Mabel Griffith
Mesdames V. D. Sale, Jr
N. M. Harrison
W. J. Fraley
H. P. Morrison
Herman Robinson
Madeline McCain
Clara Cole Sherrod
Mesdames
S. S. Saunders
W. L. Tabb
A. H. Whitley, Jr
D. T. Yow
W. D. Sale, Jr
H. Tomlinson
W. F. Bailey
W.T. Powell
Thornton Glover
Henry White
Ross
Lucille Johnston
Pickett
Shirley Dorsett
Unity Nash
Travelers’ Aid
YWCA
Mrs Frederick R Taylor Hosts Informal Tea for Mrs Mark Taylor
Mrs Frederick R Taylor entertained about fifty guests at 103 Johnson Street yesterday afternoon for an informal tea honoring Mrs Mark Taylor of Raleigh and her son Mark Jr. The guests included Mrs Henry Turner of Winston Salem and Mrs William Phillips, with yellow snapdragons and blue iris in the color scheme.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark Taylor
Raleigh
Mark, Jr
Frederick R. Taylor
Johnson Street
Taylor
Mr. Taylor
Brazil
Henry Turner
Winston- Salem
William Phillips
A. C. Jones
W. C. Folger
J. D. Rogers
Anne Folger
Becky Johnson
Entre Nous Club Hosts Ladies at Mrs Hayden's Home
The Entre Nous club met at 400 East Washington yesterday afternoon with Mrs J F Hayden as host. Members arranged rooms with plants and flowers, enjoyed ice, and played rook as guests joined in the regular gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Hayden
Entre Nous Club
East
Washington Street
Rook
Delegates to Be Chosen by DAR at Rescheduled Meeting
The Alexander Martin chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will hold a postponed meeting next Tuesday afternoon at 3 30 at the home of Mrs Severn Regar. The gathering will elect delegates to state and national DAR meetings and urge members to contribute to the blood plasma bank Ellis Island project and gifts for wounded soldiers through the hospital committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander Martin
Daughters of the American Revolution
Severn Regar
Ellis Island
P and Hospital
USO Staff Meet Tonight at Ray Street School
USO staff both new and old are called to a meeting and orientation at Ray Street School this evening at eight. The announcement was made by Miss Virginia Frank executive director of the USO.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
USO
Ray St. School
Ray Street
Virginia Frank
Thomasville Ace Of Clubs Feted By Mrs Tomlinson
Mrs. W. E. Tomlinson entertained the Ace of Clubs bridge club at her Sunrise avenue home with a dessert bridge afternoon. Treats were served from a lace table center decorated with fruit. Prizes went to Mrs. Vernon Snyder for stationery and Mrs. Alvah Boyles for ash trays. Other players included Mesdames J. S. Green, C. F. Phillips, Nat Walker, Julius Green, J. F. Garner and Walter Rapp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. S. Green
C. F. Phillips
Nat Walker
Julius Green
J. F. Garner
Walter Rapp
Orientation course required for USO staff says Miss Frank
Miss Frank states no one may serve at the USO without attending an orientation. She calls for staff presence as their services are needed at the club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
USO
Frank
Mid-Week Study Club Reports On Current Events
The Mid-Week Study Club held a pleasant current events program at Mrs. C E Rozzelle’s Hillcrest Drive home. President Mrs. W L Watson opened with a tribute to charter member Mrs. P W Flagge, and 11 members plus six visitors enjoyed refreshments hosted by Mrs. Watson with help from Mrs. H W McCain and Mrs. J A Marsh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C.E. Rozzelle
Hillcrest Drive
W.L. Watson
P. W. Flagge
Mrs. Watson
H. W. McCain
J. A. Marsh
Sorority Social Honors Beta Sigma Phi Members
Beta Sigma Phi sorority guests enjoyed a festive evening hosted by Miss Emmagene Shields on Louise Avenue. Attendees included Dot Miller Elizabeth Swiggett Barbara Mathews Frances Muse Sarah Hester and Mesdames Bill Boyles George Elkins Bill Mowery Enoch Tipton Jr who shared refreshments social time and theater viewing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ron
Emmagene Shields
Louise Avenue
Miss Shields
Dot Miller
Elizabeth Swiggett
Barbara Mathews
Frances Muse
Sarah Hester
Mesdames
Bill Boyles
George Elkins
Bill Mowery
Enoch Tipton, Jr
Ritchie Arrival Ties Family Visit to January Return
Ernest Ritchie arrived yesterday morning to join his wife Mrs. Ritchie and baby Dickie who have been visiting her mother Mrs. George H. King and Mrs. H. A. Ritchie since December 27. They expect to leave January 18 for Middle River Maryland. Dr. C. E. Rozzelle and Mrs. Rozzelle Mrs. H. W. McCain Mrs. Wright and Miss Mildred Tener attended a conference at Centenary Methodist church in Winston-Salem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Ritchie
C. E. Rozzelle
Rozzelle
H.W. McCain
Wright
Mildred Tener
Centenary Methodist Church
Winston-Salem
Anne Adams Pattern 4630 for Ladies Frock and Accessories
Anne Adams Pattern 4630 offers a smooth soft shift style with a flattering hip line. Includes clear sew chart and transfer motifs for linens and garments. Available in women's sizes 34 to 48 with fabric yardage: size 36 requires 3% yards of 39 inch fabric. Send twenty cents for pattern and ten more for the Anne Adams Pattern Book to High Point Enterprise Pattern Department New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anne Adams
High Point Enterprise
Pattern Department
West 17Th St
New York
N. Y
Chicago inaugurates pretrial conference for contested divorces
Pretrial conference method of settling contested divorce cases began in Chicago's circuit court. The move aims to clear calendars for a postwar rush and is designed primarily to settle financial differences rather than reconcile the couples.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Circuit Court
Declarer Resists Diamond Appeal in 3NT Play
In a South dealer game with 754 K875s and 65, declarer rejects a plan to immediately attack diamonds. After a spade break and spade queen discard from East, he lets West run the rest of the suit. West and East maneuvers reveal the diamond resources, allowing declarer to finish the contract by cashing clubs and forcing East to abandon a stopper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Declarer
Speakerp
Goumuenan Osenmney
East
West
Oues
Bombers Hit Japanese Supplies Across China Front
American medium and fighter bombers targeted rail and river links in Chinese-occupied territory. The Stillwell command reported one Japanese aircraft shot down for certain and another probed, with three more damaged. Two U S planes failed to return. River craft and river tankers on the Yangtze were destroyed, and two railroad bridges and warehouses were hit. Mitchell bombers then hit four ships near Fort TM-yard on the Kwangchowan peninsula, one vessel exploded and three were damaged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chungking
China
Joseph W. Stillwell
U. S
14Th Air Force
Yangtze
Mitchell
Fort ™-Yard
Kwangchowan
Fort
Army Announces Four From State Killed in Action
The War department released the names of four North Carolinians killed in action. In the Mediterranean area Pvt. Alvin R. Mattox of Winston-Salem, Tech Sgt Howard W. Rector of Taylorsville, Cpl R B Rowell of Charlotte, and in the Pacific area Tech Sgt Ned C Kenion of Warsaw are listed with listed next of kin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
War Department
Mediterranean
Alvin R. Mattox
David W. Mattox
North Liberty St
Winston-Salem
Howard W. Rector
Minnie Rector
Taylorsville
R. B. Rowell
Minnie Rose Rowell
Charlotte
Pacific Area
Ned C. Kenion
Mary K. Kenion
Box
Warsaw
Navy V-12 Trainees Buy Bonds and Contribute to War Fund
All-out war effort at Pennsylvania State College. Navy V-12 trainees purchase 98 percent in bonds and contribute over $400 to the National War Fund Drive, reflecting strong support for the wartime campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WAR State College
INS
Navy
Turn the other cheek and let the liar lie
Elsie Robinson advises ignoring scandal and not replying to rumors. The piece argues that the envious accuser seeks humiliation and attention, so the reader should focus on personal goals and peace of mind rather than engaging.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gorentan
Darling
Mrs. Blood
Peg
Civilians Promised New Insecticide At War's End
Science unveils DDT as a paralyzing insecticide used by the armed forces against body lice and house flies. Experiments show strong effectiveness. safe for humans in louse powder form, with potential against codling moths and boll worms. Also notes a film unit documenting air war scenes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carey Press
Washington
Jan
New Gut
NEA
INS
Air Corps
Film Colony
Ellis W. Carter
Beverley Hills
Paramount
Fifth Air Force
Carter
Warner Brothers
Jack Blake
Burbank
Cal
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Perry
Hillcrest
Elizabeth Covington
Rockford Road
Allan Wattkins
Sedgefield
J. H. Adams
Watkins
Earl Phillips
T. Austin Finch
Thomasville
Emerywood Country Club
W. H. Slane
Emerywood
Mr. Melton
High Point Concert Association
Leonore
Sterling
Fare Jeweler
S. Main St
Oak View Band
O.P.A
Lexington
Mt Aay
Sani Vts
Fearomns
William Jarrell
Mesdames B. S. Cummins
Howard Hartzell
G.L. H Hreys
C. F. Ne
A. M. Rankin
C. E. Sheloff
A. E. Tate
L. R. Terry
Z. I. Walser
W. C. Beavans
Mesdames C
DAR
Tomlinson
Beta Sigma Phi Sorority
S.E. Lohris Il
Trinity
By Anne Dams
Army
Elsie Robinson
Ogee
Tee Mae
Creare
LTAE
Nabisco
National Biscuit Company
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