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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jul 03, 1945

Page

6

Local USO Group Invited To ORD Fourth of July Gala

Army plans a Greensboro overseas depot Fourth of July celebration for service men with High Point USO cooperation. ORD invites thirty local junior hostesses with chaperones to attend the event, while eligible attendees include those who helped with the Sedgefield horse show or logged over 400 USO hours. Virginia Frank asks qualified girls to contact her for box supper prep. food is USO funded. Ice watermelon provided, no dessert. box supper precedes the program with departures at six.

Army Overseas Greensboro High Point USO ORD USO O Sedgefield Virginia Frank Miss Frank

Miss Myers Weds Sgt. Hedgecock in Winston-Salem

Betty Reid Myers daughter of Mr and Mrs Grady B Myers Sr of Winston-Salem marries James Franklin Hedgecock Jr sergeant Army Air Forces at Trinity Moravian church in Winston-Salem Monday. Bride attended High Point College and Griffith High School. groom formerly worked for R J Reynolds and recently served overseas. They plan a trip to New York before he reports to Miami Florida after leave.

Betty Reid Myers Grady B. Myers Winston-Salem New York Jersey Point College Griffith High School R. J. Reynolds Armed Forces Miami Fila

Tremett 80 Promises Safe Weight Loss Diet Aid

An advertisement touts Tremett 80 as a pleasant harm free way to shed three to five pounds weekly without dieting or laxatives. It claims no cost risk and urges readers to obtain Tremett at Mann's Drug Store and local druggists.

Tremett Mann's Drug Store Algreen’s

Local groups join council for Food Production Week

The High Point council of Garden Council and several other local women’s organizations sponsor Food Production and Conservation Week proclaimed by Mayor for July. New sponsors include the Business and Professional Women’s clubs Altrusa Woman’s club and the chamber of commerce endorses. Prizes will be awarded for canning and food production in contests run by Nell Kennett and Mrs William P Kimrey Guilford county home demonstration agents to mark the observance.

High Point Council of Garden Council Altrusa Club Woman's Club Chamber of Commerce Nell Kennett William P. Kimrey Guilford County

Beta Sigma Phi Postpones Mu Chapter Meeting

The Mu chapter of Beta Sigma Phi sorority postpones its meeting from this week to next Wednesday due to the Fourth of July holiday. The meeting will be held at the Sheraton hotel, as usual.

Beta Sigma Phi Sorority Sheraton Hotel

Irva Lou Cagle Feted At Archdale Birthday Party

Mrs. I. T. Cagle entertained her daughter Irva Lou at a three to five birthday party in Archdale Saturday. Guests enjoyed lawn games then a dining room cake with ice cream and mints. Gifts were given to Irva Lou.

I. T. Cagle Irva Lou Archdale C. Dorsett A. M. Smith Iris Mary Cecil Mary Sarah Eftrd Janice Rich Sylvia Tucker Florence Lish Barbara Cagle Shelby Agoner Patty Smith Patsy Poole Anne Peace Wallace Dorsett Michiel Briles Iron Lou

Summer visits and illnesses noted in Hendersonville notices

About People Miss Louise Perry arrives to spend the summer with Miss Laura McDonald at Mrs. A. E. Tate’s West Broad Street home. Lee Smith confined to home with tonsillitis at 617 Willow Brook Street. Julian and Edna Cedar Falls guests of Mrs. C. R. Mickey on Ashebor Road. Robb Morton on leave from merchant marines visits with Mrs. J. R. oe. Mrs. Edward Mauter undergoes emergency appendectomy at High Point Memorial hospital. she is the former Margaret Kernodle. Rev. Hoy L. Fesperman attends Southern synod conference at Catawba College. Mrs. Fesperman may attend final days. A. E. Taplin and wife, former Hendersonville residents now in Fernandina, Florida, visit before heading to West Barnet, Vermont. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Willard Eldridge, recently married, return from Myrtle Beach wedding trip and stay with Mr. and Mrs. Cleo Jars. Mrs. Eldridge is Julia Delle Sears.

Louise Perry Hendersonville Laura McDonald A. E. Tate West Broad Street Edward Mauter English Street Boulevard High Point Memorial Hospital Mauter Margaret Kernodle Hoy L. Fesperman First Evangelical and Reformed Church This City Southern Synod, Evangelical and Reformed Church Catawba College Salisbury Fesperman A. E. Taplin Fernandina Florida Joseph Willard Eldridge Cleo Jars Myrtle Beach S.C Eldridge Julia Delle Sears

Birth of Kenneth Ray Taylor to Mr and Mrs Kenneth V Taylor

Mr and Mrs Kenneth Vernon Taylor of 319 Walker Street announce the birth of a son, Kenneth Ray, on Monday, July 2, at their home. Mrs Taylor is the former Lena Pierce of this city.

Kenneth Ray Taylor Kenneth Vernon Taylor Walker Street Kenneth Ray

Openhouse At Grace Lutheran Parsonage In Thomasville

An informal openhouse at Grace Lutheran church parsonage in Thomasville showcased the newly remodelled home. Rev C R Patterson and Mrs Patterson hosted, with greetings by Avery Bowers and a reception overseen by Mrs Homer Sink and others.

Thomasville Grace Lutheran Church C. R. Patterson Patterson Raymond Sammons David Wagner Cramer Bodie Homer Sink Ralph Beth T. R. Holland Rufus In Governor Beck Peggy Shealy Martha Sechrest Sigman Sechrest Elizabeth Teague Leonard Rr Shealy John Carter Joe Patterson Charles Patterson, Jr Alvin Black Paul Clinard Paul Stout

Local family trips wrap up with coastal visits

Mrs D M Jester and Miss Jerry Neill Jester return from Ocean Drive South Carolina after a week. Mr and Mrs Arthur Black and daughter Marcia Black return to Lexington Avenue after a weekend at Myrtle Beach South Carolina. Mr and Mrs Ray Hoover and daughters Patsy and Anne depart Thursday for Newton to visit Mrs Hoover's mother Mrs W F Rader before returning to North Wilkesboro. They were here last Saturday with relatives on Lexington Avenue.

D. M. Jester Jerry Neill Ocean Drive S. C Arthur Black Marcia Black Lexington Avenue Myrtle Beach Ray Hoover Patsy Anne Newton Hoover W. F. Rader North Wilkesboro Mr. Hoover

UNC honors junior with Abernethy award for publications

Fred Flagler Jr a UNC junior receives the Ernest H Abernethy award for outstanding publications work at the exercises in Chapel Hill He is the first undergraduate to win the award as editor of the Yackety Yack and serves as president of the Carolina Publications Union He also worked on the publications board was Tar Heel managing editor and contributed to the High Point Enterprise staff during vacation.

The YWCA Sarah Page Etta Lee Monroe Roberta Metcalfe Doris Chitwood Betty Lou Nance T Y Enterprise Fred Flagler, Jr F. J. Flagler University of North Carolina Ernest H. Abernethy Chapel 1 Flagler Carolina Publications Union Tar Heel High Point High Point Enterprise News

Real estate transfers in Guilford County High Point area

A series of property transfers are recorded in Guilford County. High Point City transfers a lot to A. E. White. multiple deeds involve Kirkman and Bundy properties. several lots on Smith Street East Washington Street Welborn Street Oakview Street and New Street are conveyed to various buyers. Rings a mix of individuals and couples with several parcels in College Park and Stimson subdivisions.

High Point A. E. White Ben Kirkman A. B. Kirkman Kirkman Janice A. Swaim J. L. Grubbs Bundy R. B. Gantt R. A. Wyatt Apa Smith Street Edward Gurney John Welborn East Washington Street Welborn Street R. B. Terry M. L. Harris Oakview Street L. F. Robbins Richard Hedrick Welch Charles Hunt Lee B. King Stimson Subdivision Daws P. Millis New Street High Point Perpetual Building and Loan Association Harrison H. LeMon College Park Subdivision

High Point Man Bound Over For Robbery

Jim Preve of High Point was bound over to the August term of Davidson County Superior Court on robbery with firearms charges. A local service station employee, Avery Atwood, was robbed by two men after being knocked out. James E. Dyson of High Point was previously tried on the same charge and is serving five to seven years.

Thomasville Jim Preve High Point Davidson County Superior Court Preve Avery Atwood Atwood James E. Dyson

The Marriage Question and a Woman's Sacrifices

Elsie Robinson asks readers to weigh who truly bears the burden in marriage. She argues both spouses work, notes women gain security and status, and urges a realistic view that dreams change with time. A provocative call for opinions from “sister Jane” on whether marriage is a trap or opportunity.

Sister Jane

Dog days and Jefferson quotes mingle in Thomas Whitman column

The write up blends dog days warnings with casual science and a tangent on Thomas Jefferson. It cites Blum’s almanac for the date July 3 and notes on dog behavior during heat. It then quotes Jefferson on liberty and ends with a safety tip about garden hoses away from oil or gasoline.

Fourth of July History and Jeffersons Declaration Signatures

A historical overview notes the July 4 1776 Declaration of Independence was engrossed on parchment and signed by 53 members on August 2 with others signing later. It recalls the Liberty Bell verse from Leviticus and Jeffersons assertion that all men are created equal and endowed with unalienable rights.

New York United States of America Congress Matthew Thornton Hampshire Jefferson

Pocket-Seat Weight Hack for Picnic Tablecloths

A simple corner pocket sewn into a picnic tablecloth provides a secure place to stash a small stone weight. Place the stone in the pocket when wind risk rises to keep the cloth from blowing away.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Parte Madeline Hoover Beta Sigma Phi Irva Lou Cagle Lee Smith Oscar Lee Smith Willowbrook Street Julian Edna Cedar Falls W. Walker Baltimore, Md C. R. Mickey Ashebor Robb Morton Merchant Marines G. M. Nichols Otteray Drive Abernethy U.N.C Guilford County Real Estate Tranfers Edda Ciano Benito Mussolini Galeazzo Ciano Mussolini Switzerland Edda Claternational Sy Elsie Robinson W. A. Bivins W. R. McCain Blum Noah Hitler Europe Jeffers William Stevens Smith Nelson Florist Francis B. Nelson Woodrow Travis Whiddon Dorothy Myree Rimmer R. L. Rimmer Lydia E. Pinkham Pinkham Guilford N. Main St Minnie Lee Steed Ruby Tyner Betty Trotter Pauline Hedgecock Princess Bea UTY Shop Tel Winston-Salem, N. C C.A. Auffmordt & CO Fourth Avenue Heinz Ss. Mein
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