Furniture Queen Crowned At Amvets Coronation Ball
High Point hosts the first Furniture Queen coronation tonight at the Sheraton ballroom by the Lloyd Whitley post of Amvets. Out-of-town judges select a queen from 25 contestants sponsored by local firms as 9:30 p.m. dancing begins with Tommy Dodamead’s orchestra. The event, broadcast by WMFR and WHPE, features guest speaker State Senator George T. Penny and attendee Corporal Lucas, Medal of Honor recipient.
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High Point
Sheraton
Lloyd Whitley
Amvets
Tommy Dodamead
WMFR
WHPE
Amvet
George George T. Penny
Exmarine Corporal
Lucas
Winston-Salem
Iwo Jima
Harold Craven
A. C. Williams
National Grand Regent Attends State Conference of Women of Moose
Mrs. Mary Hooper of Baltimore, grand regent of the United States and Canada, spoke at the Mid Winter Conference and School of Instruction on chapter development. About 55 women from Greenville, Charlotte, Asheville, Wilson, Winston-Salem, Rocky Mount, and High Point attended at the Moose home. sessions were led by Mrs. Goldie Edwards with Mrs. Peggy Beeson arranging.
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Mary Hooper
Baltimore
Maryland
United States
Canada
the Moose
Greenville
S. C
Charlotte
Asheville
Wilson
Winston-Salem
Rocky Mount
High Point
Moose
Church Street
Goldie Edwards
Peggy Beeson
Louise Seng Gre
Isie Lineberry
Women OF Moose
Nell Crowder
8. C
Dorothy Boggs
Reather Reddick
Amy
Forward
Dorothy Forward
Julia Robbins
Goldin Edwards
Mabel Beeson
Frances Lopp
Mrs Armentrout Hosts Fifth Birthday Party
Mrs L C Armentrout entertained at a birthday party for her daughter Ann on Gilbert street Saturday afternoon. Pink green and white decor plus cake and candies framed the event. Many gifts arrived from Rica Byrum Carol Jane Hall Janet Doby Midgie Rogers Betsy Ann Carroll Jerry Sue Mencer Sharon Crofts Bonnie Miller Johnny Parker and Charles Tolliver.
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Ann
L. C. Armentrout
Gilbert Street
Rica Byrum
Carol Jane Hall
Janet Doby
Midgie Rogers
Betsy
Ann Carroll
Jerry
Sue Mencer
Sharon Crofts
Bonnie Miller
Johnny Parker
Charles Tolliver
Variety Club Meeting Time Change Announced
The Variety Club will meet tonight at 7 45 with Miss Marion Leonard at 902 N Hamilton St instead of with Miss Nancy Roberts as previously announced.
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Marion Leonard
N. Hamilton Street
Nancy Roberts
Main Street Church Woman's Society Postpones Meeting
The general meeting of the Woman's Society of Christian Service at Main Street Methodist Church has been postponed from tonight to Friday at 7:30 due to inclement weather.
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Woman's Society of Christian Service
Main Street Methodist Church
Social and club events schedule for the week
A calendar of meetings and social events across High Point includes the Wor¢on's Circle bridge group at 2313 Edgeworth, the American Association of University Women at Adams Memorial YWCA, the Southern Furniture Market Coronation Ball at the Sheraton with Tommy Dodamead, and AMVETS sponsorship. Also listed are Altrusa, Eastern Star, and various club gatherings through Friday and a weekend dinner dance at Emerywood Country Club.
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Wor¢on
Circle Bridge Club
Ed Thrower
Edgeworth
Raymond Binford
Guilford College
American Association O University
Adams Memorial Y.W.C.A
Southern Furniture Market
Sheraton Hotel
Tommy Dodamead
Lloyd Whitley Post
Amvets
Glee Country Club
O. Durland
Gayle
E. V. Slack
Chestnut Street
A Hopkins
Altrusa Club
High Point See
Order of Eastern Star
Masonic Temple
Presbyterian Women To Hold Special Prayer Meeting
Members of the women’s auxiliary of the First Presbyterian Church will meet tomorrow at 2 PM in the Gleaner’s room. The gathering accompanies prayer and self denial week for foreign missions, per this morning’s announcement.
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Women's Auxiliary of the First
Presbyterian Church
Gleaner’s
WHPE-FM To Air Furniture Coronation Ball
WHPE-FM will broadcast tonight from 10 to 11 p m the Furniture Coronation Ball from the Sheraton hotel ballroom High Point. The Dixie FM network will carry the program describing the crowning of the Furniture Queen and include interviews with visiting furniture market buyers and music by the ball's orchestra Tommy Dodamead. The broadcast will follow WHPE-FM's play by play of the North Carolina versus VPI basketball game.
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High Point Enterprise
Whpe-Fm
Sheraton Hotel
Dixie FM
Tommy Dodamead
North Carolina
VPI
Preliminary Plans for North Carolina Garden Pilgrimage
Greensboro announces the North Carolina Garden Clubs Pilgrimage for 1948 led by Mrs. Wesley Taylor. New Bern will host two weekends April 9 10 and 23 24 with homes over 100 years old. Concord lists three homes including Will Morris place Jacob Stilwall House 1821 and Pity Lake. Participating towns include Raleigh Goldsboro Opel Hill Durham Winston Salem High Point Charlotte Tryon and Reidsville estate Chiquapin may open. Wilmington festival aligns with the event and many historic sites will be listed for viewing.
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Greensboro
North Carolina
Iden Club
Wesley Taylor
Piage
Concord Hotel
Will Morris
Jacob Stilwall
Tips for Teens by Elinor Williams
A columnist argues parents should allow teens to invite friends home for wholesome social time. It urges easing restrictions for girls and boys to host study and social activities, suggesting simple hospitality and at home gatherings over public venues. It notes improving home routines and respect for teens' development.
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Elinor Williams
Count Down Each Hand Play Safe in Bridge
The article guides players to count a hand after the opening lead and plan based on two heart tricks four spades a diamond and the ace of clubs. If the club finesse succeeds nine tricks may be available. otherwise partner skill matters and careful play is urged.
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South
West
Counting the hand to win a bridge endgame
The expert explains a bridge play against West. With West led hearts and a sequence of cashing aces, the defender shows five diamonds and one heart. By careful spade and diamond plays the declarer counts the East hand and safely discards, avoiding an unnecessary finesse.
Valentine Cream Tarts Recipe by Gaynor Maddox
Delicate cream tart recipe for a Valentine party. Pastry hearts and round shells baked crisp then filled with vanilla pudding and garnished with jeweled hearts. Serves four with step by step pastry handling and chilling directions.
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Gaynor Maddox
NEA
Blood Diet At London Zoo Vampire Bats Fed Blood
Three vampire bats at the London zoo are given a nightly diet of whipped blood. The regimen uses half a pint of horse blood whipped with an egg beater to deliver the meal.
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London Zoo
On Bridge America's Card Authority Written for NEA Service
A NEA Service feature discusses the card authority system in bridge games across America. The article outlines how card rules govern play, potential rulings, and the impact on strategy for players and clubs nationwide.
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America’s Card Authority
NEA
No Shaking Needed To Pop Corn New Way
A simple stove top method for popping corn without constant shaking. Use a heavy pan with lid and oil, heat, test with kernels, then layer corn and cover, waiting for pety-pop sounds before removing from heat. Use airtight, moisture proof popcorn to preserve popping quality.
Final Bell Ringer Concert by Mason Swiss Band
Tomorrow night at 8 p.m. the Mason Swiss Bell Ringers from Los Angeles deliver a final concert at Ward Street Methodist Church in High Point. Rev Renard Mason performs with two flashlights and a photo electric device. Mrs Mason plays piccolo bells and various instruments. Admission is free with a voluntary offering.
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High Point
Mason Swiss Bell Ringers
Los Angeles
Calif
Ward Street Methodist Church
Ward and
Wrightenberry Streets
Renard Mason
Aboriginals Drink and Eat Prodigiously in Drought Test
Report from Australia describes aborigines who endure long drought periods, then consume large amounts. One man reportedly drank three gallons of water in a single sitting and two others ate about 50 pounds of meat within six hours.
More Comfort Wearing FALSE TEETH
An old ad promotes FASTEETH denture powder to secure upper and lower plates for a firmer fit. It claims no unpleasant taste or souring, reduces denture odor, and provides comfort with a pleasant effect. Available at drug stores.
Private Duty Nurses To Meet At Mrs Williard Home
The Private Duty Nurses club will hold its regular monthly meeting at Mrs. C. H. Williard's home 1102 Johnson Street on Thursday evening at 7 45.
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D. A. Rawley
Johnson Street
Twentieth Century Story Club
Woman's Club
W. B. McEwen
Farris Avenue
S. H. Whitley
Charles R., Byrd
W. D. Lewis
John L. Rothrock
High Point Business and Professional Woman's Club
Sheraton Hotel
Pirate Duty Nurses Club
C. H. Williard
Murray M White Regaining After Surgery at High Point Memorial
Murray M White is a patient at the Boulevard unit of High Point Memorial hospital following surgery last Thursday. He is recuperating satisfactorily and is now able to receive visitors, according to this morning’s report.
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Murray M. White
Boulevard
High Point Memorial Hospital
Business Lot Sold for Three Meals a Day in 7 Years
In 1894 Macon Georgia a business lot changed hands with the consideration described as three square meals a day for seven years reflecting a unique, meal based lease. The seller was Thomas Callaghan. The record notes the unusual contract in the property transfer.
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Macon
Thomas Callaghan
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Norma Lee Satterfield
Evon Studio
Jean Current
B. F. Good
Tich Company
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Maxine Farlow
Miss
St.joseph
David Chain
School OF Dancing
N. Main ST
Monark
Grace Flower Shop
Washington
Mrs. Armentrout
Main St. Church Woman’s Society
Marshall E. Ginsburg
Verod
Lydia FE
Pinkham
Lydia E. Pinkham
Lydia
Emerywood Entry Club
Emerywood Country Club
Vernon Idol
Priscilla Club
North Main Street
Salem College and Academy
Rondthaler
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Thomasville
Presbyterian
East
South Pass
Valentine
Bell Ringers
Alweys
Vicks Fee Sr
American School
Upper Darby
Wesson Oil
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