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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1944
Page
6
Mrs Edward Kepley hosts a cake cutting after rehearsals for the Barrier to Smith wedding at the Rothrock home 208 Woodrow Avenue. The event features a three tiered cake with a miniature sergeant and bride under an arch among white carnations and asters.
The schedule lists a 6 30 pm picnic at Mrs. Oscar L Smith 405 Howell Street reservations with Mrs Casey by Monday night a 5 pm wedding at First Methodist Church Rev Wilson O Weldon officiating a 6 30 to 8 pm family night dance at Emerywood Country Club reservations by noon a USO dance at 8 30 pm with a local orchestra and an open invitation to service men a 5 to 7 pm USO junior service buffet supper at Mrs J F Hayden East Washington Street.
Miss Etta Frances Eller daughter of John W. Eller of Thomasville and Herbert M. Allen of Pawtucket Rhode Island were married June 30 in Providence R I at Rev W H Edwin Smith’s home The bride is a local school graduate The groom attended Pawtucket Senior High School and Morehouse College He is the son of Mr and Mrs Macedonia Allen of Pawtucket The couple will reside at 46 French Street Pawtucket Bd
The Women of the Moose hold their regular meeting Thursday night at 8:00 at the Moose Hall. Mrs. Frances D Po Senior Regent will preside.
An exploration of beauty myths and hair care trends in the era. The article discusses how cosmetic chemists create vivid rinses that alter hair color and tone, the ritual use of perfumed hair softeners, and home remedies like camomile tea for different hair shades. It notes potential drawbacks when overused and the allure surrounding salon experiences.
Mrs Morris A Jones entertained a small group of friends and neighbors at her home 1106 Rotary Drive for a mid afternoon seated tea complimenting her mother in law Mrs F Jones of Rome Ga The event featured dainty buffet style refreshments a patriotic motif with miniature flags and white tapers and a colorful summer flower arrangement Guests included Frankoe H W McCain W R Mora J Cher fonait Effie York C C Edwards C C Durland and W L Jackson
Yesterday's Fourth of July party hosted the weekly ladies bridge at the Country Club drew many players. North South leaders were Mesdames C. Durland and Farrell Gray while East West winners were Mesdames Harold McKee and Reid McNamara contract honors to Mrs. W L Smith of Alexandria Virginia visiting her mother Mrs E G Watkins. The group includes numerous local players and guests with a lunch gathering after play. Family night is planned for tomorrow with a duplicate club meeting Saturday at two.
Mr and Mrs B A Marion of route 3 High Point announce the marriage of their daughter Mary Lee to Seaman 1/c Marvin J Harvey son of Mr and Mrs John Harvey of Forkville Mississippi on June 1 at Forest Mississippi The bride a Trinity high school graduate had worked at Higgins Aircraft New Orleans La The groom attended Forkville high school and is stationed at Camp Parks California Mrs Harvey will reside with the groom s family at Forkville Mississippi
Mrs. F H Jones of Rome Ga visits Mr and Mrs Morris Jones at 1106 Rotary Drive. Mrs Henry W Mayo of Greensboro recuperates after an operation at Boulevard unit High Point Memorial Hospital and sees visitors. Clarence B Causey of Camp Carson Colo visits his parents at 301 Centennial Ave. Mrs C H Marriner of Winston-Salem arrives to visit sister Mrs J Frank Carriker at 904 Queens Court. Tillie Sue Iveigh returns to Washington DC to resume Treasury duties after vacation with family in Thomasville and Greensboro. Mrs Fred Blank and son Edward visit Mrs Robert Hubbard at 1100 Rotary Drive. Mr Blank leaves for Greenville NC. Mrs H O Porter of Jacksonville Fla visits her mother on Howell Street. Mrs P J Bell and children of Washington NC and J W Freeman and daughter Miss Lonna Freeman of Hamlet have stayed with Mrs Downey. Miss Normi Tomlin of Statesville is guest of Miss Catherine Traynham, former Statesville residents now in the city. Mr and Mrs W L Smith Jr and sons Bill and Harold of Alexandria VA visit mother-in-law Mrs J W Smith Sr.
South opens with a low suit and after a double announcement centers on strong hand bidding. North, hearing the 2D artificial bid, jumps to 3NT and later four no trump, misreading South's true values. Declarer cannot shed a heart or claim the lead, resulting in a defeat.
Saint Mary's Guild announces committee chairs for an old fashioned ice cream social on the church lawn Friday at six thirty. Mrs John Davis heads table arrangements, with Mrs J O Hauschild on ice cream booth and Mrs Jake Froelich on publicity.
Advertisement details multiple sewing patterns including Pattern 4837 halter sun suit and bonnet for children sizes 2 4 6 8. Pattern 7 uses 14.4 yards fabric for size 6 sunfrock and bonnet. Also offers transfer motif patterns and an Anne Adams Pattern Book for sale by mail.
The Officers Club of the Magdalen Rebekah lodge will be entertained by Mrs. R. W. Hayworth at her home 312 West Bay Street Thursday evening at eight o'clock.
Camp Mackall reports North Carolina based soldiers and veterans of overseas service have returned home in the past three weeks or are soon to return. After rest, they will be reassigned. Local names include Pvt Horace E. Daniel and Pvt Gean P. Burchett with extended overseas service, and Sgt Roy B. Colbert.
Charles A. McMurray USNR left yesterday after a 10 day visit with Mr and Mrs C Murray at 523 Bridges tees He completed his college course in the V-12 program at Geo and resumes a shipenens at Columbia University in New York City
SGT. Marian King of the Women’s Reserve U S Marine Corps returns to Arlington Virginia after visiting her parents on Thurston Street. She completed a week long furlough.
William Arnold Barnes son of Mr and Mrs Ernest S Barnes 1103 E Green St High Point has been awarded the good conduct medal at Camp Bowie Texas He was employed at Woodworkers Supply Company High Point before his induction in May.
Bernard Ray Chatham of Chatham in Tenn has completed the course at the aviation machinist's mate school, Naval Air Tech Training Center Memphis Tennessee.
Cadets Bill C Brown 220 Willowbrook Rayford M English and Kalin J Sheppard route three have reported to Maxwell Field Alabama pre flight school to begin another phase of training in the U S Army Air Forces.
Pfc Linville D Johnson serves overseas as a truck driver with the Ninth Air Force Service Command Unit providing transport and supply support during deployment.
James R. Kimrey has been promoted from sergeant to staff sergeant announced recently in England. He is the son of Mr and Mrs A R Kimrey of 1202 Montjoie Avenue.
Flight Officer Harry Wade Wagner son of Mr and Mrs Lawrence A Wagner of 523 Centennial Avenue received the silver wings of the aerial navigator at San Marcos Army Air Field San Marcos Texas.
Elsie Robinson argues happiness is a false sole aim and growth through living, risk, and hardship is the true reward. She cites figures from history and everyday life, saying joy may come from effort, pain, and transformation rather than a constant inner bliss.
The guide suggests inlaying linoleum on kitchen shelves to cushion china and glassware and keep surfaces easy to wipe. It also notes that population density in the Nile valley is higher than in any European country.
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