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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jan 16, 1946

Page

6

Wayside Garden Club Meets at Mrs Smith Home

Wayside Garden Club met at the home of Mrs. Frank B. Smith on Roasas Tuesday morning. The group voted to cooperate with the North Carolina Garden Club in planting young dogwood and set aside a week for the project. A poem titled Resolu rational e by Frances Stockwell Love was read. The social hour followed with coffee and cookies as members in attendance listed.

Frank B. Smith Wayside Rosas North Carolina A. M. Utley D. L. Bouldin C. C. Haworth J. F. Hayden Henry L. Gv C. B. Mattocks Charles Risch John C. Sheloff T. W. Sprinkle M. Hughes

Church and club meetings announced in Hamilton area

The Ladies Aid society of Hamilton Street Church meets Friday at 7 30 at Mrs Grace Krolls home 113 Howell Street all women urged to attend Circle Three of the Woman's Liberty of Christian Service meets Thursday at 7 30 at Mrs L C Armenputs 2014 Gilbert Street. St Edwards Guild gathers tonight at 8 at the rectory on Barbee Street Mothers Prayer Band meets tomorrow afternoon at two at Mrs Carl Saltzs 1803 King Street. There are 692 parks in the U S capital locale.

Hamilton Sf Ladies Aid Society Hamilton Street Iat Grace Kroll Howell Street Ard ST Woman's Laity of Christian Service Ward Peet Methodist Church L. C. Armenput Gilbert Street J. Valentine Mothers Prayer Band Carl Saltz King Street

Evening Bridge Rescheduled After Country Club Event

At the ladies finess bridge event held yesterday at the Country Club, plans shifted for Friday night’s evening bridge party to Friday the 25th. North-South winners were Mr and Mrs J with East-West top scores by Mesdames Seman and Ethel Thodelier. Runner up ties included Mesdames Adams and Hazelwood and Mesdames Howard and Harold McKee. Tables assembled by Mesdames Tillson Porter McKee Rochelle Durland Thompson McNea Hubbard Hood Weaver Adams Davis Eaton Davis Beaver and Welborn夫妻.

Ners Mrs. J Mesdames J.seman Ethel Thodelier Mesdames P. Y. Adams W. P. Hazelwood W. E. Davis C. L. Eaton Hal Davis C - Beaver Donaeee Paul Inle Howard Blair E. A. Sumner Ilet Ed Mendenhall James Lovelace W. E. Mitchell Mrs. J. 5” Welborn

Club Resumes Meetings After Four-Year Break

The Cordelia club met at Mrs Beatrice Whicker's home west of the city for its first gathering in four years since disbanding. Officers were elected for the coming year, with Beatrice Wicker as president, Cole as vice, Doris Evans as treasurer, and Ruby Weedon as secretary. A salad course followed for members and guests including Margaret Camerone Irene Fred Vivian Fred Mickey Grant Ratelle Webb Mary Young Doris Pierce Catherine Cole Doris Evans Beatrice Sechrest Juanita Elkins and Beatrice Whicker.

Cordelia Club Beatrice Whicker Cnusing Beatrice Wicker Cole Doris Evans Meereee Ruby Weedon Margaret Camerone Irene Vivian Fred Mickey Grant Ratelle Webb Mary Young Doris Pierce Catherine Cole Beatrice Sechrest Juanita Elkins

Smiths Welcome Sherrill Ann At High Point Memorial

Mr and Mrs Ralph Smith of 404 Prosa greet daughter Sherrill Ann born on the 31st at the Boulevard unit High Point Memorial hospital. Mrs Smith formerly Gloria Southern of this city. Also Mr and Mrs Joe H Lambeth announce son Robert Styers born January 6 at the Boulevard unit High Point Memorial hospital. Mrs Lambeth formerly Frances Moon.

Smiths Ralph Smith Sherrill Ann Boulevard High - Point Memorial Hospital Robt. Styers Lambeth Joe H. Lambeth Robert Styers Boulevard Unit High Point Memorial Hospital Lambeth Frances Moon

Dance at Emerywood Club for Sub-Debs Saturday Night

Miss Mary Elizabeth Casey, daughter of Mr and Mrs Paul W Casey, will entertain with a dance at Emerywood country club Saturday evening from eight ten to ten. The event marks her thirteenth bid and will bring over a hundred guests as her parents assist in hosting.

Mary Elizabeth Casey Paul W. Casey Emerywood Country Club John W. Diffendal Millis N. Main Street Mary Suea Canter’ Club C. F. Carroll Greenway Drive Roy Spearman Hazel Wright South Main Street J. W. Woollen George E. Matthews Tom Pitts Country Club Briggs-Short

Hensel Resigns Navy Assistant Secretary Post

President Truman accepted H Struve Hensel's resignation as assistant secretary of the navy. W John Kenney, a former Los Angeles lawyer, will replace Hensel when his resignation becomes effective February 28.

Washington Truman H. Struve Hensel W. John Kenney Los Angeles Hensel

Legion Auxiliary Reports On Various Projects

The local American Legion auxiliary met at the Howell street lecture room, with Ms. Ben Moore presiding. Mrs. M Hicks reported 170 cards to families of fallen veterans and a records book with photos and clippings. Mrs. Shirley Hudson joined as a member. N. S. Stirewall led a program on Legislation, noting GI bill updates. Refreshments followed hosted by W. J. Bennett and others.

American Legion Auxiliary Purses Home Howell Street Ben Moore M Hicks Gold Star Mothers Shirley Hudson L. R. Peacock N. S. Stirewall W. J. Bennett C. C. Layton Grover Garland George Connor Birtie White

Double M Club Votes To Aid In Library Project

Members of the Double M club met for a luncheon at the Adams Memorial building to plan for the next months. The group voted to support a more permanent city library and scheduled a benefit card party at the YWCA on Friday February 1. A new entertaining committee was appointed by president Mrs. William Shields, including Mesdames W B Flaharty George Cecil Wilbur Groome and Charles Mendenhall. An attendance prize was approved for future meetings.

Double M Adams Memorial Y.W.C.A William Shields W. B. Flaharty George Cecil Wilbur Groome Charles Mendenhall

Local residents listed in and around High Point area

Mrs Davis Jenkins of Rt 3 spends two weeks in Florida. Mr and Mrs D S Lee of 1109 Johnson St return from Camden South Carolina visiting family. Mr and Mrs Sherwood Forrest return from Chicago furniture show stopping at Allerton hotel. Mrs Jesse Proctor of 120 West State St is a patient at Boulevard unit High Point Memorial Hospital after an operation. G W Foster of Jonesville arrives to be with daughter Jesse Proctor. Mrs Martine Barker recuperating from surgery at Boulevard unit High Point Memorial Hospital no visitors until later week. Lt Col and Mrs James W Thomson depart for Los Angeles California to make their home. Lt Col son served in European theatre three and a half years previously based at ORD Greensboro. Milton Silver moved from Johns Hopkins Hospital to home and rests more comfortably. Willard B Myers and Shirley Silver return from wedding trip to St Louis and New York. Mr Myers is former Shirley Silver. Lt W R Morrow Jr USCGA returns home after three and a half years in the armed services with Pacific duty on a transport. left ship at Oakland California on inactive duty.

Jesse Proctor West State Street Boulevard H Point Memorial Hospital G. W. Foster Jonesville, S. C High Point Memorial Hospital Martine Barker High Point Memorial H Tal James W. Thomson Robert L Rad Louise Avenue Los Angeles California Colson Air Force Ord Greensboro Jmr Willard B. Myers High Point St. Louis New York City Sheraton Hotel W. R. Morrow, Jr USCGA Armed Service Pacific Oakland

Wright Kuhn wedding plans and nuptial events announced

Two parties are planned in connection with the final pre nuptial events for Miss Hazel Wright and George Kuhn. Their marriage is set for Sunday afternoon January 20 at three o'clock at the First Presbyterian church.

Hazel Wright George Kuhn First Presbyterian Church

Local Garden Clubs Cooperate In Dogwood Planting Drive

North Carolina Garden club schedules Week of January 27 to plant dogwood trees. Mrs. F. J. Bartlett and Mrs. K. F. Hayden lead efforts with many members buying and planting trees, including Mrs. W. G. Ragsdale who will plant 100 on her estate. Nonmembers may obtain trees by contacting Bartlett or Hayden. Planting guidance from Miss Elizabeth Lawrence emphasizes deep holes, topsoil, fertilizer, leaf mould mulch, and drought protection.

North Carolina Garden Club F. J. Bartlett K. F. Hayden High Point Garden Council of Garden Clubs W. G. Ragsdale Bartlett Hayden Elizabeth Lawrence Park Avenue Raleigh Lawrence

Social calendar outlines meetings and wedding events

A busy schedule lists multiple club meetings at locations like Sheraton hotel and Greenway drive. Events include bridges, luncheons, and theme dinners, with wedding parties and bride-elects from Mary Sue, Hazel Wright, and Mary Edward Lee Short.

Tea And Topics At Weaver Home

The Tea and Topics club meets at 3 PM Thursday at Mrs. Joseph T. Weaver’s home 1014 Club Drive.

Weaver Home Tea and Joseph T. Weaver Club Drive

No Printed English Bible After Half Century Effort

A fragment notes that after 50 years of effort in England no English Bible was yet printed. The brief item hints at delays or obstacles in producing an authorized English Bible despite long work by translators and printers.

England

Tips for Teens on Controlling Shiny Noses

Elinor Williams suggests a simple oil control routine using a light lotion and gentle scrub. Apply a moistened cotton pad to the oily areas then dust lightly with powder if desired. Keep the nose blotting handy and reapply as needed for a lasting matte finish.

Elinor Williams

Matton and Marsh host luncheon for Miss Holton

Miss Frances Holton became the focus of a luncheon at Emerywood Country Club hosted by Mesdames Matton and Marsh. The occasion celebrated her engagement to Sgt Don K. Wilson, with pink and white decor, crystal goblet gifts, and a formal course luncheon.

Mesdames Matton Marsh Miss Holton Frances O Lawrence Matton Everett Marsh Emerywood Country Club Sgt Don K. Wilson England Roland T. Ston Roland T. Stellini Philip Dr Griffin Iine Ten Ellis

Eastern Star Initiates Six at High Point Chapter

The High Point chapter 106 of the Order of the Eastern Star held a Tuesday initiation at the Masonic temple for six candidates: Beulah Phillips Gladys Teague Maude Lee Burrows Cora Bryles Mary Clegg and Blanche Hardee. Guests included Mrs. Willie Updegrove and Mrs. Daisy Stansell.

High Point Order of the Eastern Star Masonic Temple Willie Updegrove Edward Updegrove Kenneth Ellington, Jr Daisy Stansell Washington, D. C Pauline Teachy Wilson Ina Clough Washington, D Beulah Phillips Gladys Teague Maude Lee Burrows Cora T. Bryles Mary Clegg Blanche Hardee Greensboro No. 14 Greensboro

Hunt Dinner Dance Scheduled for January 26

Plans for the Sedgefield Hunt dinner dance are finalized for January 26 at the Embassy Club. Members initially sought to avoid the date due to Emerywood country club’s dinner dance but no alternate date was available, so the event proceeds as planned.

Embassy Club Hunt Emerywood Country Club

Female mantis eats mates up to eight in courtship

A remarkable behavior observed in mantises shows that a female can consume as many as eight males during mating, highlighting extreme sexual selection dynamics in this species.

Pledge Service at First Methodist Church

A pledge service themed Stewardship of Peace was held by the Wesleyan service guild at First Methodist Church with organist Mrs. T. E. Strickland and soloist Miss Mary Lou Rainey. Members including Miss Gladis Kivett led meditations and a social hour followed. 39 members attended with several visitors later joining. A Coast Guard captain set an all time record aiding 18 convoys across the North Atlantic with no ship loss during two years of sea warfare.

Wesleyan Service Guild First Methodist Church T. E. Strickland Mary Lou Rainey Warner Sallman Ral Vance Mary Elizabeth Cox Gladis Kivett Annabel Thompson Mary Wall Belvin Moore Myrtle Davis Miss Anna Lois Marlin Frank Jones Jean Frazier Frank Mabrey Vernon McLeod Herman Coble C. W. Patterson Coast Guard North Tlantic

Miss Mary Sue Briggs Honored Before Saturday Wedding

Two dessert bridge parties were held yesterday in honor of Miss Mary Sue Briggs, with guests including Mrs. Dupuy Sears and Mrs. Carter Holbrook. Prizes included china and crystal, while tables featured rosebuds and alyssum. Briggs receives further celebrations ahead of her marriage to Edward Lee Short at Wesley Memorial Methodist Church.

Wayne Sullivan Emeryn Country Club Briggs-Short Hazel Wright George Kuhn Ralph Norman Ford Wilson Sheraton Hotel First Presbyterian Church Mary Sue Edward Lee Short Wesley Memorial Methodist Church Lindsay Street Mary Sue Briggs Edward Lee Short John H Art Bridge Tcrest Drive Miss Briggs Hughes Jane Parker Jane Aimtha Briggs Randall Mann Nelson Mann George E. Matthews Mary Wilson Wall Jack White Kenner Amos Frank Dalton Anna Tomlinson L'Amusante Club Miss Tomlinson Parkway

Risky doubles and misdirected leads in a wary bridge deal

In a South dealer, two no trump contract, West chooses fourth club lead. Declarer ducks, then wins with a club finesse, and shifts to diamonds and spades to reach nine tricks. East considers a double on defense but fears redouble. analysts note potential benefit from misplacing the club queen and changing declarer’s play.

South West Bat East Declarer

Scarecrow Creek Mystery Play At Jamestown School

Jamestown school drama club will stage Scarecrow Creek on Thursday and Friday at 7:30 PM to benefit ward school projects. Director Miss Sara Herndon. reserve seats from Miss Christine Smith or Miss Lucille Bumgardner. Public invited.

Jamestown The Dramatic Club Sara Herndon Christine ‘Smith Lucille Bumgardner

Peterson's Ointment Soothes Itchy Pimples Relief

When skin is irritated with pimples and itching this balm provides quick relief. A 35c box at your druggist promises soothing effects and visibly improved skin. Also advertised for itching of feet and cracks between toes.

Peterson

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Wayside Garden Club Hurch Social Ayer U. S Flowers Nelson Florist Francis B. Nelson N. Main St Guarantlev Mnie Lee Steed Betty Trotter Vauline Hedgecock Princess Beauty Shop N. Main Stee Thomas Young Becky Whitlark’s Gift Shop East Commerce St C. M. Spurlin Security Bank Wagger Smt W. Page Harris Legion Auxiliary Double M Club Mrs. Davis Jenkins Rt. 3 Florida D. S. Lee Johnson Street Camden, S. C Mr. Lee L. A. Lee George Campbell Mrs. Sherwood Forrest Chicago Allerton Hotel Milton Silver Johns Hopkins Hospital Baltimore Mr. Silver Dogwood High Point Business Professional Women's Club Burbank Garden Club A. C. Jones J. A. Eshelman Mary Suenes High Point Council of Jewish Women M. Samet Link Street J. Samet Robert Bain Robert Edgedale Drive Frances Holton Jack Cheek Greensboro Country Club Es Club James C. Murphy Wilson O. Weldon Ruth Aileen Davis Vincent Avenue Norfolk Virginia Civil Service Cardus Cardus Gce Josephine Culbertson Fool Press ICE Delivery Company West Broad Street Lydia E. Pinkham Pinkham RUG Department Thalhimers Richmond Richmond, Virginia
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