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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jul 11, 1945

Page

6

Mrs Griffin Hosts Bridge Party for Miss Redman Bride Elect

Mrs Philip Griffin entertains at Emerywood to honor Miss Redman whose betrothal to Lieut R Goruan is announced. Dessert bridge with garden floral themes. high scores win table prizes and a silver place setting. Family members attend and more pre nuptial events are planned ahead of Saturday wedding.

Mrs. Philip Griffin Miss Redman Ramona R. Goruan Army Air Force Philip Griffin Redman Arthur Wetherell Abel Nan Clapp Griffin Kenneth Redman Dan Gorman James T. Ryan Theo Redman Pat Abel Tommi Tomlinson Irma Shureshereff Mary Lou Cecil Mary Jo Ryan Mesdames Artha Wetherell Robert Pierce Pickett Hamlin Pete Morrow Emerywood Country Presbyterian Church

Evening Bridge Party Friday At Club

Emery wood country club hosts a July evening bridge event on Friday July 13 at 7 45 p m hosted by Mr and Mrs J S Welborn. Winners from yesterday include Mrs Laurance Ingram and Mrs C G Mackintosh top North South scorers and Mrs Farrer Gray and Mrs F T Wilhite top East West scorers with contract honors going to Mrs Ed Mendenhall.

Emerywood Country Club J S. Welborn Masdames Laurance Ingram C. G. Mackintosh Masdames Farrer Gray F. T. Wilhite L. W. Flythe D. Cy J. W. Thompson J. Selborn Harold McKee Jack Ek Evhel Rochelle E. T.ard Hal Davis R. A. Sheloft

Simple home remedy for skin pimples and itching relief

A short advertisement describes a home treatment using a black and white ointment to relieve itching burning and soreness from acne pimples and rashes. It promises quick healing and urges purchase of the ointment in small coin priced 10 cents per size with directions to use only as directed.

OES Instruction School Set For July 17 In High Point

The High Point chapter 106 of the Order of the Eastern Star plans a school of instruction for the seventh district on Tuesday evening July 17 at the Masonic Temple. A six thirty cold plate supper will lead to seven thirty sessions with Mrs. Blanche Twiford and district officers guiding. Guests include Miss Louise Perry and Miss Laura McDonald from Hendersonville. Twenty six members and guests attended last night. next meeting moves to August.

High Point Order of the Eastern Star Masonic Temple Blanche Twiford Grand Chapter North Carolina Willie Updegrove Louise Perry Hendersonville Laura McDonald

Mrs Armstrong travels to Stanley as father lies critically ill

Mrs W D Armstrong of 814 Magnolia Court left today for Stanley where her father Henry Frank Patterson is critically ill with no hope of recovery. D G Patterson of 110 Briggs Avenue is a patient at Baptist Hospital Winston-Salem undergoing treatment. A home tip suggests adding a tablespoon of molasses to a child’s milk if he refuses to drink.

W. D. Armstrong Magnolia Court Stanley Henry Frank Patterson D. G. Patterson Briggs Avenue The Baptist Hospital Winston-Salem

Altrusans Sponsor Tonsil Clinic For Children Here

Altrusa club members voted to establish a ton sil clinic for underprivileged children starting with 00 capital. Plans will be carried out by a committee named by the president. The group approved a budget, contributed to the High Point Memorial Hospital coffee shop, and kept a scrapbook of club activities. They endorsed a new International association slate with Eleanor Barnes of New York as president, Eva Dodge of Montgomery as VP, and Martha C. Young of Seattle as second VP. Twenty members attended with Ada Snow and Walter L. Hargett Jr. visiting.

Altrusa Club Sheraton Hotel Evelyn Sutton Chapel Hill Sara Haworth Jessie May Young High Point Memorial Hospital Women’s Hospital Guild International Association of Altrusa Eleanor Barnes New York Eva Dodge Montgomery Ala Martha C

Pratt Dennis Vows Announced In Chester South Carolina

Miss Frances Helen Dennis daughter of Mr and Mrs S W Dennis of 1513 King street and Charles W Pratt son of Mr and Mrs Roy Pratt of 614 Clay street Hoisington Kan were married on Saturday June 30 in Chester S C The couple were accompanied by Letha Dyson who witnessed the ceremony The bride wore teal blue with lace trim and white accessories At her shoulder she wore an orchid Mrs Pratt attended local schools while Mr Pratt is a Hayes high school graduate who recently returned home after 38 months with the armed forces He holds an honorable discharge and before service was employed in Hoisington Kan They will make their home at 614 y street

Frances Helen Dennis S. W. Dennis King Street Charles W. Pratt Roy Pratt Clay Street Hoisington Kan Chester S. C Letha Dyson Pratt Hayes High School Armed Forces Hojisington Y Street

Woodmen Circle Dinner Meeting Change of Plans

Members of the Woodmen Circle hold a dinner party Friday at seven at the city lake replacing the regular meeting at the hall. Members are advised of the plan change announced today.

Woodmen

Pattern 4687 Frock and Blouse Pattern for Girls

The article advertises Pattern 4687 with poncho style sides and pullover wrap design. Includes blouse pattern options, sizes 6 through 12, requires 2 yards of 39 inch material, and costs twenty cents plus mail instructions to The High Point Enterprise Pattern Dept. New York address. Also promotes the 1945 Summer Pattern Book by Anne Adams with free patterns and a fifty cent book price.

High Point Enterprise Pattern Dept P. C Station O New York N. Y Anne Adams

Archdale Church Choir Schedules Friday Meeting

Archdale Methodist church choir will meet Friday at 8:00 PM instead of the regular time. All members urged to note the change. Mothers Prayer Band will meet Thursday at 2:00 PM at Mrs. Oscar Wall's home on Coltrane Street.

Archdale Archdale Methodist Church Mothers Prayer Band Oscar Wall Coltrane Street

Birth of Ronald Green to Dennis Family in High Point

Mr and Mrs E B Dennis of 909 Barbee Street announce the birth of a son Ronald Green on June 28 at the Boulevard unit Memorial Hospital High Point Siemorial hospital.

Ronald G. Dennis E. B. Dennis Barbee Street Ronald Green Boulevard Unit High Point Siemorial Hospital

Daughters of America Meet Thursday at North Wrenn Hall

The Washington Council Daughters of America meet tomorrow evening at eight o'clock at the hall located at 12914 North Wrenn Street. A cooking tip notes herbs used in quick dishes gain flavor when moistened with milk or salad oil and rested about 30 minutes before use.

Washington Council, Daughters of America North Wrenn Street

Piedmont Festival of music and art opens July 25 in Winston-Salem

The Piedmont Festival of music and art starts July 25 in Winston-Salem with an opera and folk comedy, continues July 25–29 featuring Pergolesis The Jealous Husband and The Devil and Daniel Webster, a 300-voice Brahms Requiem, and works by international artists. George King Raudenbush will direct all musical events. Albert P Stewart leads the folk festival on July 27.

Winston-Salem Piedmont Festival of Music and Art Kenneth Mountcastle Piedmont Festival of Music North Carolina Pergolesi Stephen Vincent Benet The Devil Daniel Webster Festival Symphony Age Tolk En Uitede Piedmont Festival Chorus George King Raudenbush Harrisburg Ees Tea Symphony Orchestras Raudenbush New York Philharmonic Philadelphia Symphony Albert P. Stewart Purdue University National Federation of Music Clubs

UN C Camera Man Wounded In Philippines

Chapel Hill July 11 Hugh Morton a UNC cameraman wounded 20 times on Luzon recounts shark fighting in battle and his hospital stay on Guam He describes B 29 raids and the danger of filming while the army used newsreel cameras Morton notes army photographers carry revolvers but he never fired one stating Japs avoided him unless provoked

Chapel Hill Hugh Morton Morton Wilmington Luzon Hugh Guam America Japan

Lions Hear Dr. Hayes at Thomasville Meeting

Dr. L. B. Hayes pastor of the Main Street Methodist church spoke to the Thomasville Lions at the Woman's club building on crossroads of community welfare. Dr. J. C. Pennington was elected president and presided over the meeting.

Thomasville L. B. Hayes Main Street Lions Club Woman's Club Hayes R. Eugene Green Crossroads The Lions International Crossroads J. C. Pennington

Should East Have Doubled In The Four Spades Contract

Bridge discussion between players about whether doubling four spades would be prudent. East and West debate takeout doubles, risk vs reward, and the hand layout of clubs spades and hearts with a four spade contract on the line. West correctly declines to double despite a bust, as partner cannot gauge a doubleton club and redouble would risk the contract.

Culbertson East South West North Ceme

You Ar e the Public Benefactor Turning Into a Humble Lesson

A reflective piece by Elsie Robinson about vanity and public perception. It traces how a self confident persona, eager to help, backfires as others view it as showy and smug, prompting a lesson that giving should be balanced with humility and respect for others.

Youth Revival At First Baptist In Thomasville

Officials of the First Baptist church announce a youth revival at the church starting Sunday July 15. Calvin Knight of Durham will speak at the opening session. The week includes a 7 45 a m prayer and activities, 7 p m conference, 8 p m preaching, and 9 p m fellowship with Miss Lois Eddinger and Miss Catherine Reddick assisting Knight. The public is invited.

Thomasville First Baptist Church Calvin Knight Durham Jae Om Watth Lois Eddinger Mills Catherine Reddick Winston-Salem Knight

Grab Bag One Minute Test 1

The prompt asks about terms used in games or checks such as check, froze, spare. It also asks for the difference between an English and American tree and inquires about the royal game. The text blends questions on games, language variations, and a reference to chess or cards.

Early rising cited as health and happiness, Flint quote

The quote places early rising beside temperance and a cheerful mind as a body of health advice. It emphasizes quiet conscience and active habits as foundations for well being.

Temperance Flint

Curb Temper With Calm Statements During Feelings

Advice urges readers with quick temper to recognize triggers and replace explosive reactions with calm, prepared statements. It emphasizes avoiding embarrassment to self and others by using one or two sentence replies when anger rises. It recommends practicing self-control and choosing measured responses.

Ed Chappell Joins Firestone Force

Ed Chappell, a longtime tire expert, has joined the staff of Firestone here. Company manager W Redfern announced the hiring, noting Chappell’s 20 years in the local tire business as one of the city's best known tire men.

Ed Chappell Firestone Company Co. W. Redfern Firestone

Poem-like Advice on Kindness and Selflessness

A reflective note urges gentleness amid daily busyness. It encourages performing a kind act for someone else, highlighting thoughtfulness and generosity as qualities valued for future recompense. The tone remains affectionate and supportive throughout.

Chess and billiards terms in testing phrases

A compact report notes playful riddle style items about games. It contrasts that a check is used in chess and other games, and mentions an English referee outside while the American stands inside, indicating a positional wording puzzle.

Fritzie Zivic Loses Third Bout To Harris in Pittsburgh

Ossie Bulldog Harris defeats Fritzie Zivic in a 10 round split decision marking Zivic's third straight loss in their city, after three prior meetings in which Zivic won all but one by knockout.

Pittsburgh Fritzie Zivic Ossie Bulldog

Guilford County Seeks Bids for Home Alterations and New Construction

Guilford County Board of Commissioners will open sealed bids on August 6 1945 at 11 30 A M for alterations and new construction at the County Home Separate bids required for general contract plumbing and heating Architects plans available after July 15 from J Furton Wilder 821 Jefferson Building Greensboro N C with a 25 deposit refundable upon return of plans and specifications The board reserves the right to reject any or all bids.

Board of Commissioners of Guilford County J. Furton Wilder Jefferson Building Greensboro N. C Board of Commissioners

Meeting of Guilford County Commissioners Called

Board of County Commissioners of Guilford County will meet July 23 1945 at 10 A M in the Courthouse Greensboro NC to transact any business before it. J B Ellis Millis chairman.

Board of Commissioners Board of County Commissioners Guilford County Greensboro North Carolina J.B. Millis

Chi-Chesters Pills Offer Relief for Menstrual Discomfort

Thousands of girls and women find relief from monthly cramps headaches and nervous tension with Chi-Chesters Pills. Taken two to three days before the expected period they help relax uterine contractions and boost energy with added iron. Always follow directions and consult a doctor for organic issues.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Madeline Hoover W. E. Davis L. R. Stewart W.P. Hazelwood C G. Mackintosh Laurence 'Ngram Farrell Gray R. D. Tillson A. S. Parker Philip Davis Paul W. Casey James B. Lovelace Ed M Hall, Jr Misses Winifred Wall Marguerite Murray Sara Coe Hunsucker Peer McDermott New Rochelle G. V. Streupe Carolinas Mannie Gates John M. Duff, Jr Nelson Florist and Vecorators Francis N. Main St Phane Minnie Lee Steed Ruby Tyner Betty TroMer Pauline Hedgecock Princess Beauty Shop Er Sida Bay Wagger OES Lydia E. Pinkham Olydia E. Pinkham Milady Ann Miller Altrusans Pratt-Dennis LPI Institute Liberty-Plant Institute Wallburg J. W. Kitg Mills Home Farm Ruth Craven Hines David M. Kinnamon Winston Salem Grace Spurgeon Woodmen Circle MeetingAt Lake ICE Delivery Company West Broad Street Amer U.N.C Philippines Thomasville Lions Ancient Rome Y Elsie Robinson Firestone Force J. EB. Millis Betty Lou Shoppe Main St Northwestern Mutual W. Page Harris Yow’s Funeral Home Eng Myrtie’s South Main St
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