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High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jul 07, 1944

Page

6

Mrs. J. W. Prevo Hosts Thomasville Visitors

Mrs J W Prevo entertained at Fisher Ferry street for sisters Mesdames J L Baum Ethrata Penn Ben Hocker Laurinburg and Ed Ketchie Salisbury with six bridge tables and rook one guest prize wreaths given to top players. Several local women attended including Mrs Meade Hite Mrs J S Green and Mrs W S Long. Guests included Mrs J M Baum Dolly Ephrata Pa Mrs Ben Hooper Betty Jean Laurinburg and Mrs Ed Ketchie Laurinburg.

Thomasville Mesdames J. L. Baum Ethrata Penn Ben Hocker Laurinburg Ed Ketchie Salisbury John W. Prevo Fisher Ferry Street Rees C. E. Ingalls, Jr Jacksonville Fla T. EF. Jennings C. E. Ingalls, Sr Montgomery Ala Jennings G. W. Lyles Knoxville Tenn J. W. Prevo J. M. Baum Dolly Ephrata Ben Hooper Betty Jean C. M. Fields Goldsboro

State Head to Install State of Rebekahs Tonight

The Magdalene Rebekah lodge meets this evening at the hall. State president Mrs John Clapp of Greensboro will serve as installing officer for the newly elected state. Meeting begins at eight oclock.

Rebekahs Magdalene Rebekah Lodge John Clapp Greensboro

Mrs Bradner Hosts Bridge for Baltimore Relative

Mrs Bradner entertained two tables of bridge at Lindsay Street for sister-in law Wallace Inman of Baltimore Maryland. Wray Ward won high score with a glass ship prize and Maxine Kennedy was runner up with talcum powder. A Mexican basket gifted the honoree.

Ce Ee Inlaw Wallace Inman Baltimore Maryland Howard Bradner Lindsay Street Wray Ward Maxine Kennedy Reginald Rogers James D. Greene Robert Burns George Taylor Maxine Kennedy Helen Mitchell Vera Smith J. W. Snotherly Albemarle High Point D. P. Whitley

Harrison Plays At USC Dance Outdoor Supper

Jena Harrison and his band will provide music for the weekly outdoor supper and dance at USC Garden Hayden East Washington. The event runs five thirty to seven thirty, sponsored by the Junior Service League with USO, and follows recent Independence Day refreshment serves. An addendum notes a Greensboro Service Club Dance on July 13 with sign ups for junior hostesses on a first come basis.

Jena Harrison Hayden East Washington Junior Service League USO Bob Wagger Greensboro

Asheboro Party Fetes Mrs Cox and Others

Asheboro events honor Mrs Roy Dalton Cox on her wedding with crystal gifts at a card party hosted by Mrs Worth Hinshaw and Mrs Joe Brown. Other gatherings include a birthday celebration for Audrey Fritz and a WAVES send off for Miss Duncan with games and refreshments.

Asheboro Enterprise Worth Hinshaw Joe Brown Angus Bobo Roy Dalton Cox Mildred Robbins M. C. Allman Crystal Alex White J. F. White, Jr James Sullivan Mary Fritz Thomasville Audrey Fritz Lillian. Akins Agnes Swing Sadie Duncan Duncan Raleigh

Visit and Bride Party Honors Guests at Emerywood

Mrs. A Henley hosted a small luncheon at Emerywood Country Club to honor visitors Mrs. Wall and Mrs. Allison and the bride Mrs. Ingle formerly Miss Mary Elizabeth Harllee. Gifts marked the seats for Allison and Wall, with Mrs. Henley presenting a gift to the bride. Mrs. Wall visits from Dallas while Mrs. Allison stays with Mrs. Terry.

Stators Frank Wall Dallas Tex I. Paul Ingle A Henley Emerywood Country Allison Wall Henley Ingle Mary Elizabeth Harllee

USO Dance and Buffet for Service Members This Weekend

Saturday 8 30 p m the weekly USO dance in the YMCA gym feature a local orchestra all service men in area invited Sunday 5 to 7 p m buffet supper by USO and Junior Service League at the home of Mrs J F Hayden East Washington Street all service members welcome

YMCA USO Junior Service League Aaron J. F. Hayden East Washington Street

Around 150 Attend Club Family Nite at Emerywood

About 150 members and out of town guests gathered at Emerywood Country Club for the weekly family night dinner. Tables ranged from four to large groups and were set with summer flowers. Tomorrow afternoon the Duplicate club meets at the clubhouse at two.

Emerywood Country Club Pld

Baptists Gather at Ridgecrest Training Union Assembly

A large delegation from High Point Baptist churches attended the state Training Union assembly at Ridgecrest, ending Tuesday night July 4. Local attendees included Doris Rae McNeill, Betty Lewis, J A Jones, Nancy Jones, Billy Jones, P K Frye, Kenneth Frye, Early Hill, Jerry Hill, L R McNeill, Robert Craughn, D H Short and family.

High Point Baptist Churches State Training Union Assembly Ridgecrest Doris Rae McNeill North Park Betty Lewis North Main Street Intermediate College Peece J.A. Jones Nancy Billy Jones P. K. Frye Kenneth Frye Early Hill Jerry Hill L. R. McNeill Robert Craughn D. H. Short Barbara Jean Timothy

Mexican Okra Can Take Many Different Guises

A middle American okra dish appears in various guises. Serve it plain with meat or use to elevate a vegetable dinner. Add ham and onion for a traditional okra gumbo over rice as a main dish.

Middle America

Transparent play defeats contract in four heart

In this deal West dealer and both sides vulnerable, declarer’s move order exposed his plan. After the diamond discard sequence and a spade opening, West correctly inferred the club ace from dummy and defense. The contract failed as declarer could not reclaim the lead after three diamond tricks.

South North West East Declarer

Local Social Notes on Visitors and Departures

Miss Bettie Croker leaves for Norfolk and Ocean View with guests Mr and Mrs Willard Hubbard Mrs C A Hiatt and Corporal Wayne Brackett. Linda Ralston from Richmond visits her brother W G Ralston and niece Mrs Fletcher Welch. Matt Wall hosts Mrs Frank Wall of Dallas with Sallie and Cissy. Lieutenant J Welch Harriss returns to sea duty after a visit with his mother on Rockford Road. Mrs Gus Allison and son Jimmy and Rev J Russell Cross stay with Mr and Mrs R B Terry. Mrs Verta Berrier and children Bobby and Jane visit from Jacksonville.

Bettie Croker Norfolk Ocean View Willard Hubbard A. Hiatt Corporal Wayne Brackett Hubbard Corp. Brackett W. R. Brackett Linda Ralston Richmond, Va W. G. Ralston Ralston Fletcher Welch Matt Wall Frank Wall Dallas Texas Mr. Wall Sallie Cissy J. Welch Harriss J. W. Harriss Rockford Road Gus Allison Jimmy Little Rock, Ark J. Russell Cross Conway, Ark R. B. Terry West Farriss Avenue

Pinecrest hosts guests and travels noted in local column

Mrs W J Willie Anderson hosts guests at Pinecrest on Centennial Avenue extension. Mr and Mrs Frank Collins and children Frankie and Zane return from week in Lynchburg and Appomattox visiting relatives. Mrs A C Parker recovering from operation at High Point hospital unit plans ten to twelve day stay. Mrs B Wallace Inman and Lois left for Baltimore after a week with Mrs Howard Bradner. Connie Grant and Nancy Haltom spend summer at Silver Pines Camp Roaring Gap.

Moyer Mendenhall, Jr Margaret Ward Lexington O. M. Mendenhall Lexington Avenue George D. Finch Myrtle Beach S.C D. M. Jester Jerry Neal Mary Lois Ann Moore Street Timberland W. J. Willie Anderson Pinecrest Centennial Avenue Extension Frank Collins Frankie Zane Lynchburg Appomatox Mr. Collins W. D. Collins T. B. Collins A. C. Parker High Point Route 2 Washington Street High Point Hospital B. Wallace Inman Lois Baltimore Maryland Howard Bradner Connie Grant A. D. Grant Nancy Haltom G. C. Haltom Silver Pines Roaring Gap

Magnetic drain plugs cut wear in war machines

Installation of magnetic drain plugs in war machines has succeeded in attracting filings, reducing motor wear and maintenance. The report notes improved reliability and lower part replacement costs due to reduced metal debris in engines.

American designer perfects new ru airplane gear strip coating

American airplane designer develops a ru gear strip with a surface layer of copper iron powder to improve wear resistance. The innovation aims to reduce gear strip wear and extend service life on aircraft engines.

Church Social Southside Will Circle To Meet

The Woman's Missionary Union circle two of the Southside Baptist church will hold their regular meeting Saturday evening at the home of Mrs. Ada Sykes, Young Street, at 6 45.

Woman's Missionary Union Southside Baptist Church Ada Sykes Young Street South Main Mle M. H. Elliott Grimes Street J. H. Elliott Estelle Elliott J. M. Elliott James Ellington

London Shelters Filled as Heaviest Luftwaffe Attacks Hit

About 160000 people crowded into London subway raid shelters during the fiercest German air assaults of the period. Coal car loadings alone surpassed national shipments of grains, livestock, forest products, and ore combined.

London

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Charles F. Phillips Women's Auxiliary Saint Paul's Episcopal Church Sunrise Avenue J. S. Green Woman's Guild of Heidelberg Reformed Church Lee Black West Main Street W. S. Long America Ernest Fouts First Presbyterian Church F. C. Howard O. R. Hodgin C. H. Newby Doris Briles Alexander Culbreth-Harris Post R. P. Murphy East Main Street Mamie Harris Sam Welborn Lydia BF Pinkham Lydia E. Pinkham Ieee W. Page Harris Ritz NABISCO + NATIONAL BISCUIT COMPANY Mrs. Bradner Harrison USC Dance Talmadge Redding June Johnson Johnson Effie Johnson Sally McCain Edith McCain Minnie Lee Steed Iris James Helen Wright Betty Trotter Pauline Hedgecock Princess Beauty N. Main St Tel Ruth Briggs Women's Army Corps Elliott Roosevelt Port Edwards Wis Franz Rosebush Col Roosevelt Baptists Josephine Culbertson Verta Berrier Bobby and Jane Jacksonville, Fla Southside ST. Mary's Guild Saint Mary's Episcopal Church Tropical Greenland MANN Efird’s Oper Just Efird's Department Store South Main Street Longis
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