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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1943
Page
6
A brief Womens Page note authored by Madeline Hoover outlines upcoming society items and editorials. It notes the page direction and invites reader submissions, with no further specifics available in the readable text.
An informal come-and-sit tea hosted by Miss Eleanor Amos in Emerywood invites Miss Millis and Mrs. C Thomas Laui as guests. The event is described as a casual social gathering.
Cleman Rotary marks its first anniversary with a Ladies Night program attended by many visitors. Four members earned perfect attendance awards while speeches by J E W Freeze Jr and Rev Carr highlighted the event. New officers include Jene Bulla as president and Parrish as vice president with Lewis as secretary and treasurer.
The Magdalene Rebekah lodge will hold an installation at eight o clock Friday evening at the Armist hall on West Street. Lattie Simmerman to be noble grand with Mrs. W Jes as vice grand and other officers including Mrs. Hayworth and Frances Chneil. New term appointments to be announced and all members urged to attend. Also note saddle riding popularity with over 500000 saddles in use in the United States.
Miss Mary Lewis Millis bride elect was honored at a luncheon hosted by Miss Doris Stroupe at Emerywood Country Club. Guests included close friends of the honoree and relatives of Ensign John W. Diffendal. The event featured a bridal motif with silver service and a refined luncheon in the ladies lounge.
Miss Mildred Marsh and Miss Mary Lewis Millis were feted at a dessert bridge hosted by Miss Betty Sechrest at Emerywood Country Club. Guests included Miss Marsh's mother Mrs J E Marsh and sister Mrs Charles Lucas, and Miss Millis’s future husband Ensign John Walker Diffendal.
Mr and Mrs Capus M Waynick left for Raleigh after a stay at Fieldstone Farm and plan to return Sunday for several days at home. Mrs Debbo A Burton and Mrs Josephine Colle moved to Gantt Apartments on Rich ee Street. Nina Daniel of Denton visited relatives on Forest Street. Charles Freeman Jr and Charlene Brown spent time with Mrs Tom Cliatt in Harlem Georgia. Reitzel Less, son of Mr and Mrs R S Logan, left for Baltimore to visit relatives for ten days. A U S Army mechanized division requires 18000 gallons of gasoline per hour when moving.
A supper honoring Mr. and Mrs. Tom McMillan formerly of High Point now of California was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Thornton. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. E. J. White, Mr. and Mrs. H. F. Briggs, and families such as the Jao, Thorn ton, Allen, James, Crumpler, and others.
Miss Betty Hardin to host a bridge luncheon at Em erywood Country Club on Saturday morning. Guests include Miss Mary Lewis Millis bride-elect of the month with Mesdames Archie Newton and Pete Morrow and Miss Mildred Marsh, also a bride-elect. Ten-thirty invitation. bridge precedes luncheon.
Ruth Millett argues war wives have grown more capable independent and thoughtful during separation gaining confidence and focus on marriage. She suggests men may similarly change for the better returning from war with renewed family interest and ambition.
Mrs. Meade Hite entertained complimentary to Miss Evelyn Webb bride elect of the season with an afternoon of bridge at her Salem Street home. White gladioli and seasonal flowers decorated the setting as top prize went to Mrs. P. M. Sherrill and china slipper novelties were given to Miss Webb. An ice course followed for Miss Webb and her mother, plus a guest list including Mrs. E. L. Webb and other locals. The article also notes separate social events honoring young men bound for armed forces and mentions several local residents with moves and travel.
Hammocks return as a popular stay at home summer accessory. Choose a hammock with 75 to 80 inch length and 36 to 40 inch width, with wooden spreaders and a strong mesh weave. Look for tight spun yarns and durable construction for comfort and longevity.
A garbled excerpt references a hammock used for small legs and girls, noting increased height for coolness and caution about falling. The text is incomplete and lacks clear event or entities.
RIO DE JANEIRO reports that Brazil begins recru its for armed forces as a preliminary step to dispatch. General Eurico de minister of war orders unmarried men within ages for training as reservists and volunteers. He states the army needs a front line.
Births announced for Bennie Madison English son of Mr and Mrs Rayford English of Portsmouth formerly High Point. Melinda Kay Bradley daughter of Mr and Mrs N K Bradley born June 29 Guilford General Hospital. Letitia Gail Parrish daughter of Mr and Mrs H B Parrish born June 27 Guilford General Hospital. Frances Elba Carter daughter of Mr and Mrs Rex Carter Archdale born June 28 Guilford General Hospital. Production restored three Akron rubber plants after wage guideline. workers returned after strikes ended.
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