Local People News In Briefs From Town and Nearby
John F Wilson of 407 West High Street, an employee of Koonce Funeral Home, is recovering at Burrus Memorial Hospital after an appendectomy on Tuesday. Mrs. J D Kemp left for Mobile Alabama after weeks in North Carolina visiting relatives. Pf James Drum of New Orleans has returned to duty after visiting family here. Alice Faye Chapman of 302 Church Street travels to Washington DC for remainder of July to visit friend Jean Brandon. George Henry Andrews of English Street leaves July 2 for Camp Allen Norfolk VA to enlist in the U S Naval Reserve. Mrs Gertrude Sprinkle Hicks, 416 Cable Street, is recuperating at home after six weeks illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John F. Wilson
407 West High Street
Koonce Funeral Home
Burrus Memorial Hospital
J. D. Kemp
Mobile
Ala
North Carolina
State
W. T. Kemp
Campbell Street
Emma Faulkner
Peachland
James Drum
U. S. Army
New Orleans
Thomasville Road
John Drum
Rhonda
Alice Faye Chapman
A. L. Chapman
Church Street
Washington, D. C
Jean Brandon
George Henry Andrews
T. P. Andrews
English Street
Camp Alten
Norfolk
U. S. Naval Reserve
Gertrude Sprinkle Hicks
Cable Street
Land area estimate for national naval needs prompt
A projection suggests that to meet the nation’s normal needs a VNN would require at least 600,088 acres, highlighting the substantial land area necessary for the planned program.
Mesdames McDonald and Blair Fete Mrs Lumpkin at Luncheon Bridge
Mesdames Alan C. McDonald and Howard Blair hosted a small bridal luncheon in Greensboro at 1020 Ferndale Drive honoring Mrs John H. Lumpkin formerly Caroline Dalton. Three bridge tables competed with Mrs Henry Betts winning high score. Gifts and luncheon followed for guests including Misses Tomlinson Sheloff Briggs Hardin and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mesdames McDonald
Blair
Mrs. Lumpkin
Esterday
John H. Lumpkin
Alan C. McDonald
Howard Blair
Ferndale Drive
Henry Betts
Committee Chairmen Named at BPWC Supper in Deep River
Around twenty members and guests gathered for a chicken pie supper at Mrs. E. J. White’s in Deep River. Dr. Marina Henry, president, presided over a short meeting and appointed chairmen for next year across Education, Finance, Health, International Relations, Legislative, Membership, Public Affairs, Publication, Publicity, Program Coordination, Radio, and Music. Oriana James named as club parliamentarian. The group discussed Red Cross surgical dressings training, welcomed two new members Evelyn Heath and Ella Dixon, and noted visitors from High Point College. Attendance prize won by Xanie Stowe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point Business and Professional Women's Club
E. J. White
Deep River
Marina Henry
Tme
Frances Casey
Altai Chamelin
Elsie Kropf
Foral Green
Kathryn Shipman
Kate Ragan
Kemp Baldwin
Oriana James
Mary Louise Medley
Margaret Farley
Ruth Goodman
Evelyn Boyd
Red Cross
John William Cobb
Rocky Mount
Rachel Moser
Ae O
Evelyn Heath
Burrus Memorial Hospital
Ella Dixon
Burrus Hospital
Lucille Johnston
Jo Chapman
High Point College
Xanie Stowe
Mrs George Elkins Hosts Beta Sigma Phi Meeting
Mrs George Elkins entertained the Mu chapter of Beta Sigma Phi at her West Farriss Avenue home last evening. Miss Annie Lee Ellison presided in absence of Miss Bettie Lou Cummins as guests discussed Honolulu relief efforts and sending boxes to service members. Plans for the Raleigh Carolina Convention and cosmetic program by Miss Pauline Kennett were noted, followed by an ice course. Summer flowers adorned the home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Elkins
Beta Igma Phi Sorority
West Farriss Avenue
Annie Lee Ellison
Bettie Lou Cummins
Honolulu
Beta Sigma Phi Forrv
United States
The
Express
Hawaiian Islands
Carolina
Raleigh
North
South Carolina
Pauline Kennett
Elkins
Church and Sunday School Classes Meet Friday Night
Several church groups hold Friday evening gatherings at 7 30. Dorcas Class at Green Street Baptist meets for a business session with hostesses Mrs W C Johnson and Mrs Raymond Wagner. Willing Workers Class at Main Street Methodist lists hostesses Mae Dennis L C Chaney W M Blythe S E Fowler. Faithful Workers Class plans annual picnic at 810 Crawford Street with families to bring baskets Ars O A Bates. Christian Workers Class of Fairmont Park Baptist meets at Grady Adams home at 7 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorcas
Green Street Baptist Church
Main Street Methodist Church
Mesdames Mae Dennis
L. C. Chaney
W. M. Blythe
S. E. Fowler
Ars. O. A. Bates
Crawford, Street
Christian Workers
Fairmont Park Baptist Church
Grady Adams
Watermelon Feast Planned by Magdalene Rebekah Lodge
Magdalene Rebekah Lodge No. 34 will host a watermelon feast at the home of Mrs. T. O. Whittington on West Bay Street this Friday night. Members and families are invited to attend at 7 30 sharp. hostesses include members with birthdays in April May and June. Also note the birth of Herschell Garden Wagner born July 1 to J. E. and Mrs. Wagner at 806 Kearns Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Magdalene Rebekah Lodge
Whittington
Magdalene Rebekah
T. O. Whittington
West Bay Street
AH Rebekah
Herschelel G. Wagner
J. E. Wagner
Herschell Garden
Kearns Street
Front line fashion surplice line coat frock pattern 129 4129
Anne Adams pattern 129 features a front line surplice coat frock with three waist buttons and princess lines. Pattern 4129 covers misses to plus sizes, with yardage for size 16 and mailing details. Order instructions and Summer Pattern Book offer are included.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anne Adams
High Point Enterprise, Pattern Department
West 17Th Street
New York
N. Y
Social Arts Club Honors Mrs Rose With Luncheon
The Social Arts Club held a picnic luncheon at the Zimmerman cabin to honor Mrs. J. W. Rose on her birthday. Cards and war savings stamps marked her seat. Members discussed an August birthday luncheon to be an evening affair with husbands as guests. Visiting member Mrs. T. E. Cole, Jr. attended with host Mrs. BE. R. Outland. members present included J. W. Rose, T. R. Zimmerman, Clyde B. Banter, J. N. McCrary, Burley J. Miller, J. Clifford White, A. J. Koonce, A. M. Upshaw, E. C. Harville, E. R. Outland, W. J. Frazier, and Louis P. Magnin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Rose
Social Arts Club
Zimmerman Cabin
T. E. Cole, Jr
High Point
BE. R. Outland
Mesdames
T. R. Zimmerman
Clyde B. Banter
J. N. McCrary
Burley J
Double M Club Elects Officers
The Double M Club met at the YWCA on Tuesday afternoon for its regular meeting and officer elections. Officers elected: President Margaret Oldham, Vice President Rachel Shields, Secretary Elizabeth Mower, Treasurer Lou Cummings, Program Chairman Leo Kidd, Project Chairman Edwina Bivins, Sunshine Chairman Alene Kearns, Publicity Dorothy Holmes, Telephone Chairman Ernestine Hicks. A social hour with refreshments followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Double As Club
Margaret Oldham
Rachel Shields
Elizabeth Mower
Lou Cummings
Leo Kidd
Edwina Bivins
Sunshine
Alene Kearns
Dorothy Holmes
Ernestine Hicks
Sewing Unit Delivers Final Bundles for Britain War Aid
The sewing unit led by Mesdames Carter Dalton and J. E. Millis shipped 784 refugee garments today, bringing total Britain aid to 4,274 items since March 10, 1941. Boxes included 694 petticoats and 90 infant garments, all new materials cut and sewn by volunteers and cooperating organizations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Britain
Mesdames Carter Dalton
J. E. Millis
West 89Th Street
New York City
Adams Millis Corporation
DaNon
Mithis
Dalton
Everett Marsh
J. T. Mann
Bert Kirkman
J. D. Mann
W. D. Brooks
Archdale +Methodist
Charles R. Hook
First Baptist Church Group
Mass eviction in New York housing projects hits 300 residents
The city housing authority orders the removal of over 300 tenants from eight of New York’s low rent housing projects. The evictions target defense workers whose incomes rose above the maximum allowed, not for nonpayment of rent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
City Housing Authority
Marmola weight loss ad targets fat women
An advertisement urges fat women to slim down without starvation by using Marmola tablets for thyroid-related excess weight. It promotes sensible eating, warns Marmola is not a cure-all, and advises consulting a physician if uncertain. The ad claims Draggxiste sold over twenty million packages in thirty years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Draggxiste
Alex West Named New Charlotte Police Chief
Police Captain Alex West became chief of Charlotte's 110 member police department today succeeding Harry M. Joyner who resigned. West has been with the Charlotte police since 1919 and previously led the department from 1926 to 1929 amid internal tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlotte
Alex West
Harry M. Joyner
West
Quick, Easy Source Of Rubber Lacking
Washington announces that after months of study the Agricultural Department finds no quick easy source of natural rubber to replace wartime supplies. Research targets plants such as guayule cryptostegia Russian dandelion goldenrod and rabbit brush. Guatule shows promise but yields remain uncertain as 50,000 acres may be planted next winter and substantial production is not expected soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Agriculture Department
Mexico
Texas
New gnu born at Bronx Zoo after weeks of asking
New York report notes a male gnu arrives at the Bronx Zoo following days of inquiries from a father gnu seeking news of a newborn. The Zoo confirms the latest addition to its herd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Gnu
Bronx Zoo
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Mainbocher
Tan Shantung
BPWC
Beta Sigma
Moffitt's
North Main Street
Lorcas
W. C. Johnson
Raymond Wagner
Ty Anne
Mrs. Rose
Double M Club
First Presbyterian Group
C. S. Beaver
H. M. Armentrout
A. W. Leathers
Phi Kappa Club
John ©. Sheloff
Priscilla Club
J. F. Hayden
South Main Methodist Group
Roy Kearns
Wesley Memorial Methodist Group
Archie Sherrod
Sherrod Shirt Company
Tured In
Jer
Riur
Alan
South Main Street
New Charlotte
Afton
Imfort
Gils
Clearance
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