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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jan 31, 1945

Page

6

Ladies Bridge Scorers Named at Emerywood Country Club

W P Hazelwood and Porter Jr topped North South scores in the weekly ladies bridge event at Emerywood. Winners at the luncheon included Mesdames Farrell Gray and T Wilhite for West high scores and Phil Griffin and W E topped North South. East second scorers were R D Tillson and J V ... others listed as participants and guests. A family night dinner is planned for tomorrow evening with a duplicate bridge party Saturday.

W. P. Hazelwood Porter, Jr Emerywood Country Farrell Gray T. Wilhite Phil Griffin North-South C. S. Bea O. C. Durland R. D. Tillson J. V

USO Calendar Highlights Activities At Local Centers

Schedule lists 3:30 program at Canterbury with Harry Brockmann, 5:00 staff orientation for USO volunteers, Saturday fourth anniversary observance at USO Center, 8:10 canteen at YMCA, 10:00 second anniversary open house, and 5 to 7 PM buffet supper at the YWCA with joint hostess groups.

The Canterbury Harry Brockmann Country Club USO YMCA Pere Serice YWCA Y Clubs Junior Service League

Mrs Haworth Reviews Book For Y Club

Mrs Cecil Haworth reviewed the book Anything Can Happen at the Adams club meeting held last night at the YWCA. She highlighted the Russo American dialect and the authors George and Helen Papashvily, noting America’s oddities and miracles through several amusing experiences. The meeting was presided by Miss Doris Byrd with Miss Betty Welch presenting the speaker. hostesses were Misses Vera Cooke and Iris Seward. nineteen members and four visitors attended.

Cecil Haworth Adams Club YWCA George Helen Papashvily America

Garner Martin Vows Said On Jan 20 Revealed

The marriage of Miss Adeline Martin to Pfe Alvin G Garner was solemnized on Saturday January 20 by Justice of the Peace N M Cates in a double ring ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Mrs J W Simmons and works at Harriss Covington Hosiery Mill. Garner, son of the late S S Garner of Caryville Florida, is stationed at Cape Beach North Carolina with the Coast Artillery. He has served four years with the Coast Artillery. The bride will stay with her mother at 901 West Green Street.

Adeline Martin Pfe Alvin G. Garner Justice of the Peace N. M. Cates Ughter J. W. Simmons High Point High School Harriss-Covington Hosiery Mill Ptc Garner S. S. Garner Caryville Fla Kive Beach N. C Coast Artillery The West Green Street

Moroline Petroleum Jelly In Minor Burns

A report describes Moroline Petroleum Jelly I1 8 TMS used as an aid for minor burns. It notes its application to skin and potential soothing effects.

Pimples soothe with Peterson's Ointment promise

Advertising copy touts Peterson's Ointment for pimples eczema and irritated skin. It claims quick relief and improved appearance, with a 35 cent price and money back if not delighting. also advertised for tired itchy feet and toe cracks.

Peterson

Uncle Sam Seeks Couples For Alaska Teaching Posts

Married couples are sought by the Alaska Indian Service for teaching posts in communities and villages throughout the territory. Duties include classroom work and community welfare tasks, first aid, care of government buildings, and aiding in reindeer herd or cooperative stores management. Base salary is 1620 dollars plus 25 percent overseas differential and overtime up to 2720 dollars total. appointments follow War Manpower Commission rules and applications go to the regional director of the federal civil service commission.

Seattle Alaska Indian Service War Manpower Commission Federal Civil Service Commission

Sgt Horne Addresses YWCA Club On New Caledonia

Forty members and eight visitors attended the YWCA Business and Pro meeting at the Adams Memorial building. Sgt. Horne from the Overseas Replacement Center at Greensboro spoke on New Caledonia and its customs, sharing details of service in the Pacific. Sgt. Richard Synan introduced him. Mrs. Claude Kimrey presided as guests included Mesdames Smith Farley Person and others.

YWCA Adams Memorial Horne Overseas Replacement Center Greensboro Pacific Theater of Operations New Caledonia Richard Synan Ord Claude Kimrey Club Mesdames Andrew Smith Eagnees Farley Anne Kerson Mary Alice Thayer Hertha Allison Synan M. W. Nash

Medical Aux to Dine with Doctors Tomorrow

The Guilford County Medical Society Woman's Auxiliary schedules a six thirty dinner at Grace Methodist Church Greensboro. Local members invited to share a meal with the doctors who comprise the Society. Mrs F R Taylor of High Point chairs the Auxiliary, which has moved to monthly meetings since last Fall.

The Guilford County Medical Society Grace Ethodist Greensboro Medical Society F. R. Taylor High Point

Local notices on patients and travelers in High Point area

Mrs. Bronson Matney 105 Sun Set Drive is recovering from a recent operation at the Boulev ard unit of High Point Memorial Hospital and can now receive visitors. Miss Eva Hill of Archdale suffers rheumatic heart and attends Trinity School as a ninth grade student while Little Miss Betsy Jane Bryant at 400 Hill Crest Drive remains ill with influenza. William J. McAnal Jr of the Medical Corps US Public Health Service left the city Monday en route from Washington DC to El Paso Texas for a new post in Central and South America.

Eva Hill Archdale Miss Hill Little Hill Trinity School Betsy Jane Bryant H. L. Bryant Hillcrest Drive William J. McAnal Jr Medical Corps United States Public Health Service Washington, D. C el Paso Tex Central South America Lawson A. Deaton Asheboro Street Lawson A., Jr Boulevard High Point Memorial Hospital Brenda Jane Green Robert W. Green Thomasville Brenda Jane Washington Street Green Fort Lewis Washington State

Rebekah Officers Meet Tomorrow

The Officers club of the Magdalene Rebekah lodge will meet with Mrs. T. C. Whittington at her home 407 West Bay Street tomorrow evening at 7 30 announced this morning. The Roman city of Pompeii was wiped out by a volcano in 79 A.D. and its ruins were not rediscovered until the 18th century.

Magdalene Rebekah Lodge T. C. Whittington West Bay Street Pompeii

Misses Hunsucker and Redding Honor Mrs. Crawford

Misses Inez Hunsucker and Lucille Redding hosted a miscellaneous shower for Mrs. Herman Crawford, former Rachel Bailey of Thomasville, at Blair Club House. Guests enjoyed corsages, games, prizes for Elle Athanas and Mildred Parrish, and a gift of sterling silver cardholders.

Inez Hunsucker Lucille Redding Herman Crawford Rachel Baily Thomasville Blair Club House Elle Athanas Mildred Parrish Este Athanas Ruby Hill Ethlene Presnell Gracee Vera Lee Jones Gladys Ridgill Joanne Loflin Elizabeth Hunsucker Edna Hunsucker Peggy Bumee

Pentagon Bowling Party Delights Members at Arcade

Members of the Pentagon club met at 7 30 pm at Arcade bowling alleys for a bowling session. Mrs Lois Furr topped scores and won a bath powder mitt. Afterward they gathered at Mrs E G Watkins Jr s home on Louise avenue for a business meeting and social hour with refreshment for ten members and visiting Mrs Henry Mayo of Danville Va.

Pentagon Club Arcade Lois Furr

Reminders for USO Hostesses Issued by Heads

Officials urge all USO staff hostesses to call for missing copies of a two page letter mailed last week. New junior and senior applicants must attend the orientation at the USC Center Friday at five. An informal open house marks the USO’s fourth anniversary Friday and Saturday with hours from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday due to space limits.

USO USC Center

St Mary's Cake Sale Friday Afternoon at Parish House

St Mary's parish house hosts a homemade cake sale Friday afternoon at four o'clock. No sales in advance or over the telephone.

St.Mary’s St. Mary's Mpecopel Church

Different Easts Influence Contract Bridge Result

In a recent team-of-four match North dealer and both sides vulnerable, two boards saw East either expert or novice. At one table East followed suit instantly and defense failed after declarer’s queen. At the other, East led the diamond king to block a run and heart, turning the contract into a defeat.

East West Kosts

Births Announce Daughters and Sons in High Point Area

Local families report several newborns during January at the High Point Memorial Hospital Washington Street unit. Judith Ann Painter, Lawson A Jr, Hurlocker daughter, Spoon son, Brenda Jane Green, Brenda Kay Walker, Aleta Sue Frazier, Gary Ronald Hill with parents listed and service details where noted.

A. G. Painter Adams Street Judith Ann Boulevard High Point Memorial Hll Painter West End Brenda Kay Walker Carl Gilbert Walker East Washington Street Brenda Kay Washington Street High Point Memorial Hospital

Church Social for Children at First Methodist

The Children's Division met at Mrs. T. R. Ballard's home with Mrs. L. F. Honeycutt presiding. Miss Myrtle Davis led devotion with special music by Mary Layne Ballard and Anne Poindexter. Prizes went to Miss Myrtle Cates and Mrs. L. F. Honeycutt. Valentines and refreshments followed with guests Rev. Wilson O Weldon and T. R. Ballard.

First Methodist Church School T. R. Ballard L. F. Honeycutt Myrtle Davis Mary Layne Ballard Anne Poindexter Myrtle Cates

Bang Styles Lead Spring Hair Makeovers Across Nation

Betty Clarke reports the American Hair Design Institute endorses new bang hairdos for spring. Bangs vary from curled puffed styles and low sweep ringlets to sidewise slants forming heart shapes, aiming to conceal hairline flaws and highlight good features.

Betty Clarke Associated Press American Hair Design Institute

A B Club Hears Hospital Plans At Regular Meeting

The American Business club heard High Point Memorial Hospital drive plans led by W B Hall with W R Peters and Dr L L Wi outlining hospital operations and local benefits. Brooks Reitzel presented committee undertakings while a rheumatic fever study group was formed. Visitors included Lt Ham Briggs and Andy Mouw. John Clinard won the attendance prize.

Sheraton Hotel American Business Club High Point Memorial Hospital W. B. Hall W. R. Peters L. L. Wi Gilbert Clinard Brooks Reitzel High Point Bill Price Esmond Slate Walkup McCain C. L. Gray Ham Briggs United States Navy Andy Mouw Detroit Mich John Clinard

How Bronx Hero Got Nickname For Medal of Honor Hero

Second Lieutenant Charles W. Shea of the Bronx earned the Medal of Honor after urging a comrade to shoot three Germans during the Fifth Army drive from the Garigliano to the Arno. Shea repeatedly advised his buddy to "Shoot him" as the soldiers engaged. The third German was finally felled after six shots.

Fifth Army Italy INS Charles W Shea Bronx New York Garigliano Arno

Army men watch Churchill career at Camp Reynolds

Corporal Winnie Churchill, 25, of Martinsville Indiana, serves in the medical detachment at Camp Reynolds as soldiers closely follow the career of Winston Churchill.

Churchill Greenville INS Camp Reynolds Winston Churchill Corp Winnie” Churchill Martinsville Indiana

Polio Fund Contributions Grow in City Drive

Contributions to the March of Dimes polio fund at the Junior Chamber of Commerce headquarters rose to 986.42 yesterday. Donors include Roy Armstrong 50.00 and Good Will Garden Club 25.16 as the drive aims to meet its quota and end tonight.

Chamber of Commerce Roy Armstrong Cseccesns Sonny Younts Rie vi Ack Dawsivness Robert M. Sliver Good Will Garden Club H. P MT Icc Edgar Whitener Gladys S. Whitener

GI's Sing To Keep Mosquitoes Away

Letters to Laura Bryant show mobilized high school glee club members using music in service. Doughboy in swamps sings to ward off mosquitoes while China asks for large men’s chorus. Brazil’s lieutenant notes daily broadcasting and a big cast show. A seaman praises a thousand-voice choir for morale.

International News Service Ithaca N. Y INS Laura Bryant China Brazil

Bend high holds stock ing dance to avoid scuffing floor

At a Bend Oregon high school dance students wore stockings and socks to protect the gym floor. They parked gum in envelopes and left shoes off as the coach worried about damage to the polished surface during basketball practice and dancing.

Bend Ore

Probation for Boys Accused of Rocking Trains

Judge C. N. Cox presided in juvenile court as about six African American youths were placed on probation after being charged with throwing rocks at passenger and freight trains and damaging railroad property. Rail officials report a rising pattern of rock throwing prompting police and juvenile authorities to investigate.

C. N. Cox

War ner Links Gastric Troubles to London Raids

Dr. E. C. Warner medical superintendent at Ashridge emergency hospital says gastric problems rise threefold in heavily raided London areas during air raids. Anxiety cited as primary cause and stress factor behind surge in digestive complaints.

London E. C. Warner Ashridge Emergency Hospital

Also Mentioned on This Page

Madeline Hoover Adies Ems Ware Ohneen & Johnson Kohuwens Red Cross Lohuwens Tre Jomar Wrashone Mrs. Haworth Y Club Garner-Martin Burns Northwestern Mutual W. Page Harris Yow’s Funeral Home David T. Yow Uncle Sam Alaska Sgt. Horne Medical Rebekah St.Joseph Veieh Hunsucker and Redding H. Crawford Pentagons North Judith Ann Painter Hurlocker Charles Albert Hurlocker Trinity Route Two Wton Street Spoons William Odell Spoon High Point Route Two Gary Ronald Hill Ernest McLain Hill Willowbrook Street Gary Ronald High Point Memorial Hospitale A. B. Club Childs Nelson Florist Francis N. Main &T Minole Lee Steed Vera Buckner Ruby Tyner Betty Trotter Hedgecock Paulin Wrieh Sara Wagger & CO North Main Street
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