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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jan 27, 1948

Page

6

Pentagons Enjoy January Social With Mrs. Gray

The Pentagon club hosted a cov ered dish social and bridge party at Mrs. Alson Gray's Gatewood avenue home. Three bridge tables contested with high score scarf awarded to Mrs. Gilbert Bernard. Bingo prize lotion went to Mrs. Rankin. Attendees included Mrs. Bernard, Mrs. Elliott, Mrs. Farr, Mrs. Brandon, Mrs. Hughes, Mrs. Gray, Mrs. Joe Gray, Mrs. Ellington, Mrs. Sherrill, Mrs. Hoskins, Mrs. Walker, Mrs. Rankin, Miss Rankin, and Miss Dunn.

Alson Gray Gatewood Avenue Pentagon Club Gilbert Bernard Rankin Mesdames Tommy Elliott James Farr James Brandon Lloyd Hughes Joe Gray Talmadge Ellington Lee Sherrill Robert Hoskins Robert Walker Ed Rankin Misses Jeanne Rankin Margaret Dunn

Miss Hinshaw Bride-Elect Plans Revealed in Week of Parties

Miss Garnett Hinshaw bride elect of Clifford Horton May of Occoquan Va is honored with multiple parties. Attendants include matron of honor Mrs C R Hinshaw Jr sister in law Mrs Wallace Jett bridesmaids Martha Ann Hollowell ushers Malcolm Moore Wallace Jett John Webb Do R Hinshaw Jr and more. The wedding is set for Saturday at Four Thirty at First Methodist Church with a reception at the Hinshaw home afterward.

Garnett Hinshaw Clifford Horton May Occaquan Unity Nash Edwin Chappell Virginia. Calhoun Bridge Miss Hinshaw Joseph Kelly Christine Lentz Rotary Drive C. R. Hinshaw, Jr First Methodist Church Wilson O. Weldon Ernestine Strickland Dorothy Hoskins Hinshaw Washington, D. C Joe Rowland University of Maryland Malcolm Moore Wallace Jett Mr. May John Webb Occoquan Do. R. Hinshaw, Jr Mrs. Hinshaw Rotary Emerywood Country Club Miss Garnett Hinshaw Clifford H. May

Guest Speaker Mrs Woodbury Addresses Daughters of Confederacy

At the January High Point United Daughters of the Confederacy meeting, Mrs. John L. Woodbury past president general and Jefferson Davis Memorial highway chair, spoke on the Miami Florida convention and the city’s planned social events. The gathering, chaired by Mrs. Dan D. Arden, included remembrances for widows and a social hour with coffee.

John L. Woodbury Daughters of Confederacy C. L. Lewis High Point Chapter United Daughters of the Confederacy Jefferson Davis Memorial Highway Committee General Organization Dan D. Arden T. W. Albertson C. H. Bass Woodbury

Friendship Club Meets at Mrs Cox Home

The Friendship club will be entertained by Mrs M K Cox at her home 415 Edgedale Drive Thursday at eight o clock for the regular meeting of the club according to today s announcement.

Friendship Club Emerywood Country Club G. I. Humphreys West College Drive Hinshaw Clifford Horton May Occoquan Syr Jae Country Club M. E. Cox Edgedale Drive

Wilming­ton and High Point notes on funerals and hospital

Mrs L M Bentley Sr and companions attended funeral services for Carl Warren in Wilmington after his hunting death. Judy Harris and Mrs R L Pope are patients at Boulevard unit High Point Memorial Hospital with improving conditions. J R Young returned from Florida visit. Mrs H E Guiton and infant Alice arrived back in Portsmouth. Brandis Leonard Jr joined Kappa Psi at UNC Chapel Hill. Mrs O L Brady Jr recovered from surgery and went home on Hodgin Street.

L. M. Bentley, Sr Ray Cross L. M. Irenn Fay Jean Bentley Wilmington Mrs. Bentley Carl Warren Little Judy Harris Calvin Harris East Commerce Street Boulevard High Point Memorial Hospital O. L. Brady, Jr Hodgin Street

Local Clubs Schedule Social Events and Wedding Plans

A dense list of upcoming meetings and social gatherings across Thomasville. W C T U hosts Mrs E V Slack. Altrusa at Sheraton. Eastern Star at Masonic Temple. hospitality for Garnett Hinshaw. Gamma clubs hold multiple events at Emerywood and Westwood homes. The timeline includes dinners, bridge, and a January wedding for Garnett Hinshaw and Clifford May at First Methodist Church.

Art Division Postponed Meeting By High Point Women Club

The Art division of the Fine Arts Series at the High Point Woman's club postponed its tomorrow afternoon gathering at Mrs. W. B. McEwen's home due to bad weather. Mrs H. Rhodes, Fine Arts chair, said a new date will be announced later and members should note the change.

High Point Woman's Club W. B. McEwen H. Rhodes

University Women Hear Mrs Binford Discuss Mexico Tour

At the January meeting of the High Point branch of the American Association of University Women Mrs. Martine Barker welcomed members and guests to hear Mrs. Raymond Binford of Guilford College who shared a fourteen month Mexico experience. She described the Mexico tour with the American Friends Service Committee, supervising nurses pre med students and recreation leaders aiding the Mexican people. The talk offered views on rural urban and indigenous life and displayed artifacts used by Mexicans.

High Point American Association of University Women Adams Memorial Ywca Martine Barker Raymond Binford Guilford College H. A. White Binford Mexico American Friends Service Committee Floyd Behan Evelyn Stewart Milton Hadley M. Shipman Louisa Hatch A. Cassell R. L. Free‘man Page Harris

Paris Puts on Her Apron by Rosette Hargrove

Paris designers dress aprons as fashion statements with bold fabrics. Schiaparelli showcases aprons over frocks using bright woolen squares and fringe. A pink Rodier wool apron with black bows complements a black wool crepe chemise gown.

Paris Rosette Hargrove NEA Schiaparelli

Mendenhalls to Have Reception Tonight

Mr and Mrs Reid Mendenhall will host an informal reception at their Route 5 home this evening from seven to ten to honor son Robert R Mendenhall Jr and his bride Elizabeth Linthicum of Baltimore Maryland The event was postponed from last Saturday because of inclement weather

Mrs Reid Mendenhall Robert R. Mendenhall, Jr Elizabeth Linthicum Baltimore Maryland

Church Social Meeting Scheduled at Mrs Simpson’s Home

The Ladies Auxiliary of Central Christian Church will meet tomorrow night at eight o'clock at the home of Mrs. Simpson. The address is 714 Morris Street, as announced today.

Auuiliary Central Christian Church Mrs. Simpson Morris Street Woman's Society of Christian Service of Highland Methodist Church Green Street Baptist Church C. O. Wright Prospect Street E. L. Winfrey S. H. Setzer W. G. Kaney

Spaghetti Supper at Saint Mary's Tomorrow

A spaghetti supper will be held at Saint Mary's Episcopal Church tomorrow evening starting at 6 o'clock for the general public. The event is sponsored by a circle of the Woman's auxiliary.

Saint Mary's Episcopal Church Woman's Auxiliary

Local Birth Announcements From High Point Memorial Hospital

A series of birth notices list new babies at High Point Memorial Hospital. James Horace McCall III born January 24 to Mr and Mrs J H McCall Jr. Norma Susan Easter born January 24 to Mr and Mrs Norman Easter. James Larry Osborne born January 22 to Mr and Mrs H C Osborne. Myra Jean Perry born January 8 to Mr and Mrs Robert Perry. Brenda Jo Elliott born January 24 to Mr and Mrs J R Elliott. Richard Edmund Carter born January 12 to Mr and Mrs Earl Carter. William Allen Tomlinson Jr born January 22 to Mr and Mrs William A Tomlinson.

J. H. McCall, Jr Bridges Street James Horace, III Boulevard High Point Memorial Hospital Norma Susan Easter Norman Easter Wendell Street Norma Susan James Larry Osborne H. C. Osborne Green Street James Larry Washington Street Myra Jean Perry Robert Perry Branchport N. Y Myra Jean Perry Seca Juanita Cavin Brenda JO Elliott J. R. Elliott Montheu Avenue Brenda Jo Boulevard Unit Carters Earl Carter New York City Richard Edmund Carter Edith Hinshaw

On Bridge By William Eb McKenney

A bridge column by William Eb McKenney for NEA Service explores key bidding and play ideas. The piece presents practical tips and strategic guidance for readers looking to improve technique, focusing on common challenges and effective problem solving at the table.

William EB. McKenney America’s Card Authority NEA Service

Overture of First Trick Leads to Nine Tricks

In a bridge problem from Ivar Andersson's Sure Tricks, declarer should overtake the ten of clubs with the ace at trick one to unlock clubs and spades. By leading diamonds later and timing plays, declarer plans to cash nine tricks: two spades, two hearts, a diamond, and four clubs, regardless of East's early defense.

Ivar Andersson Stockholm Sweden Neite S. Coffin Fitzwilliam Mr. Coffin Jay East West Declarer Ubs

Variety Club Entertained By Miss Leonard

The Variety club met at Miss Marian Leonard’s home 902 North Hamilton Street. Miss Elizabeth Robards joined as a new member. Plans for a February 9 dinner theater party were made after a brief business meeting. Bridge and other games followed with refreshments served by the hostess and her mother, Mrs. W P Leonard. Twelve members attended, plus Miss Robards.

Marian Leonard North Hamilton Street Elizabeth Robards W. P. Leonard Miss Robards

Also Mentioned on This Page

Pentagons Mrs. Gray Mrs. Cox Childs Rubon Aero Winston-Salem David Chaun School OF Dancing N. Main ST Monark Monark Shade Co Grace Flower Shop Washington R. L. Pope Thomasville J. R. Young Miami Coral Gables Fla H. E. Guiton Alice Portsmouth Guiton C. F. Presley Brandis Leonard, Jr H. E. Leonard Arbordale Drive Kappa Psi University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill Advancement of Pharmacy M. Leonard Kappa Alpha University Party E. V. Slack Chestnut Street Julian Hopkins Altrusa Club Sheraton Hotel Order of Eastern Star Masonic Temple Virginia Calhoun Nash Home D. A. Rawley Johnson Street Twentieth Century Study Club High Point Business and Professional Woman's Club W. W. Lentz Westwood Vernon Idol Priscilla Club North Main Street Salem College and Academy Rondthaler Win:on C. R. Hinshaw General Electric Guilford Marshall E. Ginsburg Orkin Imov East Washington St Roma Williams Williams Jeff's Drug Store George T. Penny Wagger Jewelry Company R. M. Williams Montlieu Avenue Mendenhalls Central Christian Ladies Stephens Bible P. R. Dixon Lindsay Street W. C., Levin Molly Phipps Molly Phip Calvary Methodist Church Philathea J. H. McCall, III N.T Judas G. W. Ashee Adventist Church Maple Miss Leonard Lydia E. Pinkham Sostretno Furniture Market
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