WAAC Commander in Africa Leads 39-State Detachment
Captain Frances Keegan Marquis of New York heads the first non-combat WAAC unit abroad, leading a 39-state detachment in North Africa. She previously commanded the special troop train to port of embarkation and is noted for humor, culinary skill, and leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Africa
AEF
Waac’s
Frances Keegan Marquis
New York
WAAC
United States
Daytona Beach
Fla
Captain Marquis
Harry Marquis
Washington, D. C
Women’s Army Auxiliary Corps
Capt. Marquis
West Newbury
Mass
Tipperary
Kildare
Ireland
John L. Keegan
Melrose
Simmons College
Boston
Illinois
Columbia
Garden Study Club Cancels Wednesday Meeting
The Garden Study Club announced by president Mrs Charles Byrd that the February 3 meeting is cancelled. Members are reminded the next gathering will take place on March 3.
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Garden Study Club
Charles Byrd
West Emerywood Garden Club Meeting Hostess Named
The February gathering of the West Emerywood Garden Club will be held at Mrs. Amos R. Kearns residence 604 Hillcrest Drive. The meeting starts at 10 o clock Wednesday morning with an attractive program planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Emerywood Garden Club
Amos R. Kearns
Hillcrest Drive
Amos R., Kearns
Twentieth Century Club
J. W. Thomas
Otteray Drive
Henry W. Foscue
Utopian Study Club
Woodland Drive
Brentley Circle
J. A. Eshelman
Births in area families reported this week
Mr. and Mrs. Carson C. Black Route Two announce the birth of a daughter Linda Faye on January 28 at Burrus Memorial Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. F. R. Carrick report a son Ronald Warren born January 28 at Guilford General Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Haywood B. Hyatt Kernersville Route One announce a daughter Donna Geneva born January 21 at Burrus Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Hyatt is former Miss Verta Royal of Kernersville Route One. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Doby 412 Forrest Avenue a daughter Janet Nevelle born January 29 at Burrus Memorial Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Albert R. Green announce a son David Bernice born January 29 and at home at 403 Whiteoak Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carson C. Black
Route Two
Linda Faye
Burrus Memorial Hospital
Black
Viola Safewright
F. R. Carrick
Ronald Warren
Guilford General Hospital
Glenn Doby
Forrest Avenue
Janet Nevelle
Albert R. Green
David Bernice
Harriett Wall
Columbia
S.C
J. S. Green
Spring Street
Hugh Rawlins
Franklin
L. B. Poole
R. L. McDonald
Stancel Morris
Canal Zone
Mary Henderson
Herbert Lee Paylor
Birmingham
Alan
Mr. Paylor
J. Howard Paylor
I. Irvin Paylor
High Point
Y W C A Plans Busy Week for Women’s Clubs
Adams Memorial Y W C A hosts Florence Nightingale club supper Monday at 6. Dessie Cox discusses in adult education as William Penn Glee Club performs. Tuesday sees Highland Lend A Hand installation at Miss Esther Gillis’s home. Wednesday lunch and party visit to William Penn nursery. Friday Puppet play practice by Highland Lend A Hand. Business groups include Double M club book review and 6 15 pm meeting for Business and Professional Club. Live Y'er club meets Thursday at 6 30 and Jolly Y club at 7 30 then makes surgical dressings and plays bridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adams Memorial Y.W.C.A
Florence
Highland Lend-A-Hand Club
Esther Gillis
William Penn Nursery
Double M
Ben Herman
Business and
Jolly Y Club
Miss Whitehead resigns to take federal personnel post
Clara Whitehead longtime head of High Point Senior High School science departs to become rating examiner for the Federal Civil Service Commission in Winston-Salem. She leaves February 8 and is noted for building a strong science program and active community involvement with groups such as the International Business and Professional Women's club and Wesley Memorial Methodist Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara Whitehead
Federal Civil Service Commission
Winston-Salem
Whitehead
International Business and Professional Women's Club
B.P.W. Club
Wesley Memorial Methodist Church
Susannah Wesley
West Springs
S. C
Limestone College
Gaffney
University of
WAAC Enrollments and Orders From Fort Bragg
Women in the WAAC enroll Ella Donahan Bedington Willie Humphries Hall and Ola Mary Nicks with January 29 intake. Headquarters Fort Bragg Recruiting and Induction Station issued notices. Juanita I Brittain ordered to report February 8 to Daytona Beach Florida. Mary J Norton WAAC third officer confirmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Army Auxiliary Corps
Ella Donahan Bedington
Elm Street
Willie Humphries Hall
Montheu Avenue
Ola Mary Nicks
Oakwood Court
Fort Bragg
Juanita I. Brittain
Daytona Beach
Fla
Woman's Army Auxiliary Corps
Mary J. Norton
WAAC
Ruth Idol and Woodrow W. Osborne Wedding
Announcement reports the marriage of Ruth Idol and Woodrow W. Osborne on January 18. The bride resides with her parents in Kernersville while the groom, a serviceman, is stationed at Fort Benning, Georgia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Idol
R. C. Idol
Route 1
Kernersville
Pfc
Woodrow W. Osborne
Fort Benning, Go
President's Birthday Ball Proves A Successful Affair
The President's Birthday Ball honoring his sixty first birthday drew many dancers and funds for the infantile paralysis campaign. It occurred at the Sheraton Hotel ballroom after nine. Sponsors included Eleanor Amos and others. John Peddichord and his Winston Salem orchestra provided music with Reginald Marshall as vocalist. A WiIFR radio broadcast aired from the floor with Sherman Aycock as chairman. Chiaperones included Mr and Mrs Willis Slane and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheraton Hotel
Eleanor Amos
Betty Sechrest
Ronda Sebastian
Jule Warren
Betty Lou Jackson
Zelma Parnell
John Peddichord
Chestra
Winston-Salem
Reginald Marshall
Wiifr
Sherman Aycock
Willis Slane
C. E. Diffendale
J. W. van Loan
R. H. Sechrest
F. J. Sizemore
W. L. Jackson
Crump-Dunning Vows Announced In Thomasville
Mrs. Mary Crump announces the marriage of her daughter Eula Katherine Crump to Fay Ferguson Dunning on January first, 1943, in Thomasville. The ceremony was at Rev. Tom Alderman Sykes's home with Sykes officiating. The bride wore an ice blue jersey with white coat and orchid. Both work for Thomasville Chair Company and will live on Fisher Ferry Street extension.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomasville
Mary Crump
Eula Katherine
Fay Ferguson Dunning
Tom Alderman Sykes
Sykes
Thomasville Chair Company
Fisher Ferry Street
Eula Katherine Crump
Deb-Teen Girls For Sorority Deb-Teen Girls For Sorority
The Deb-Teen Sorority held its second meeting Friday at Miss Betty Lou Hiatt’s home on East Green Street. Members played games, held a business session, and enjoyed refreshments. Attendees included Faith Strother Ruth Ann Miller Edna Hoomes Frankie Cecil Mildred Jester Oleane Clodfelter Janis Lee Spencer and Frances Hayworth. The next meeting is planned at Miss Oleane Clodfelter’s home on Thissel Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty Lou Hiatt
East Green Street
Faith Strother
Ruth Ann Miller
Edna Hoomes
Frankie Cecil
Mildred Jester
Oleane Clodfelter
Janis Lee Spencer
Frances Hayworth
Thissel! Street
Langley Field Visit Ends After Week With Family
A visitor spent a week at Langley Field in Virginia with his family before departing. The schedule included local sightseeing and shared routines, reflecting a relaxed trip away from usual duties.
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Langley Field, Va
Monarch Auxiliary to Meet Tuesday Night at 7:30
The Monarch Auxiliary will hold its regular session Tuesday at 7 30 led by Mrs F H Barrett at 209 Woodrow Avenue. The item notes several local residents with illness travel and family events including Miss Dolores Turner ill with pneumonia on Rosewood Avenue and Mrs Quale’s illness prompting Mrs George Wood Jr to travel to Rochester Minnesota for care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monarch Auxiliary
F. H. Barrett
Woodrow Avenue
Dolores Turner
Rosewood Avenue
George Wood, Jr
Rochester, Minn
Quale
Emerywood Country Club
W.O.T
H. A. Millis
North Main Street
Carter Dalton
Ladies’ Auxiliary of the Veterans of Foreign Wars
Washington and
North Main Streets
Trinity Club Hosts Bridge Evening With Miss Johnson
Trinity, Jan 30 Miss Bess Johnson entertained club members at her home with two tables of bridge. Winners were Miss Louise Heed and Mrs. F. D. McLeod, with honor going to Mrs LeRoy Hancock. War stamps awarded. hostess assisted by Miss Virginia Redding. dessert served to noted guests.
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Trinity
Bess Johnson
Louise Heed
F. D. McLeod
LeRoy Hancock
Virginia Redding
Mesdames Buren
Bill Andrews
Thomas Bouldin
Gurney Peace
Scout Council Plans February Meeting at YWCA
The Girl Scout Council will meet Thursday at 10:00 AM at the Adams Memorial YWCA for its February gathering, announced by Mrs. Mabel Burnett, director of local Girl Scouts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Girl Scout Council
Adams Memorial Y.W.C.A
Mabel Burnett
Community calendar of meetings and events
Multiple groups announce meetings and activities across Emerywood and area today. Finance committee and garden club gather in familiar venues, luncheons, study clubs, and family events slated with reservation notes and time changes.
Education And Girl Reserve Groups Meet Thursday
Two YWCA committee meetings postponed by bad weather will be held this week. The education committee led by Mrs. A G Douglas will lunch at 12 30 Thursday at the Adams Memorial Building with Mrs. Douglas chair. The Girl Reserve committee chaired by Mrs. A H Whitley will meet at 4 30 Thursday at the Y building.
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Y.W.C.A
Education Committee
Girl Reserve Committee
A. G. Douglas
Adams Memorial Building
Douglas
Finance Group Of Scout Council To Meet On Monday
The finance committee of the Girl Scout Council will hold its regular meeting on Monday afternoon at two o'clock in the board room of the Community Chest. Mrs. Royster M. Tucker chairs this committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Girl Scout Council
Community Chest
Royster Tucker
Sons and Daughters of Liberty
Scout Council
Royster M. Tucker
Miss Elmore and Sgt Corry Are Married
Miss Frances Ellen Elmore became the bride of Sgt. David Corry in a double ring ceremony at Calvary Methodist Church High Point. The Rev O L Brown officiated with music by Dorsey Willoughby and performances by Maxine Kennedy. The couple’s families hailed from Brown Summit Spartanburg Gaffney and Charlotte with out of town guests attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances Ellen Elmore
Sgt
David $. Corry
O. L. Brown
Calvary Methodists Church
High Point
Dorsey Willoughby
Maxine Kennedy
Willoughby
Thomas Elder
Robert Sawyers
John Brown
Woodrow Peurifoy
Southern Oil Transportation Company
Corry
N. S. Corry
Gaffney, S. C
Gaffney High School
Spartanburg Junior College
Army Air Force
Walnut Ridge
Arkansas
Pauline Smith
Charlotte
Edna Elmore
Brown Summit
Vivian Coggins
Ruth DeLoache
Spartanburg
S. C
Edith Gladstone
Greensboro
Lee
Roscoe Elmore
Brown Summitt
Floyd Jenkins
Gaffney
8. C
Mrs. Pendry Hosts Son’s 8th Birthday Party
Mrs. Johnnie Pendry of 407 Hobson Street held a birthday party yesterday afternoon for her son Larry Rogers Pendry who turned eight. Children enjoyed games and a dining room snack of cake and sandwiches. Assistants Miss Virginia Shipwash and Mrs. Cc. B. Owen helped with entertainment and serving. Guests included Janet Owen Eugene Shwash W C and Kenneth Wa Nancy Peggy Lambeth Elizabeth Beeson Mary Snider Doris Wall and Donald Andrews.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larry Rogers Pendry
Johnnie Pendry
Hobson Street
Mary Snider
Doris Wall
Donald Andrews
Larry
Miss Davis Weds W D Setliff Jr in York South Carolina
Announcement of the marriage between Mary Low Davis and W D Setliff Jr on January 21 in York South Carolina. The bride is daughter of C R and Mrs Davis of 213 Kelly Street and will live with her parents. The groom is son of Mr and Mrs W D Setliff of 1609 Larkin Street and serves in the armed forces at Newport News Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Davis
W. D. Setliff, JR
York, S. C
Mary Low Davis
W. D. Setliff Jr
York
C. R. Davis
Kelly Street
W. D. Setliff
Larkin Street
Newport News
Also Mentioned on This Page
Africa
Town Hall
American Woman's Association
Altrusa Club
International Association of Altrusa Clubs
Women's City Club of
Des Moines
New York Hospital
Marquis
Ann Keegan
Irene Marie
Halifax
N. S
Vincent L. Keegan
Margaret Janeway
Lenox Hill Hospital
Y. W.C. A. Business and Industrial Clubs
CHAMN
North Main
High Point College
Beauty Queens
John Powers
New York City
Dorothy Alexander
Martinsville
Nan Clapp
Elizabeth City
Enterprise
Osborne
Crump-Dunning
Nettie M. Ingham
Farmington
H. Severn Regar
Barbee
F. G. Henderson
Tampa, Fla
City
A. FE. Taplin
Eulonia
H. L. Pope
Rowella
Lois Welborn
Atlanta
Glenn Southern
Trinity Club
Taylor Simpson
Adams Memorial Y.W.C
Priscilla Club
Emerywood Duplicate Club
Miss Elmore
Sgt. Corry
Guilford Furniture CO
N. Main St
J. W. Sechrest & Son
High Point, N. C
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