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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1945
Page
14
Walter Newby hosted a bridal luncheon for Mrs. Lind Russell, the Thomasville bride formerly Miss Bessie Newby. The pastel centerpiece set a formal table for twelve as guests included her mother Mrs. H Newby and sister Jennie Reid Newby along with Mrs. Ralph Lambeth and other local friends.
The Deep River Home Economics Club met at the president H. H. White's home on Wednesday July 10 with twenty members. Mrs C C Willard was named recreation committee chair and Mrs E J White reporter. High Point agent Lillian Kimrey spoke on Personal Appearance and refreshments were served. The next meeting will be a family picnic at Mrs Lydia Thrift's lakeside home.
U S Army security forces say they have detained nearly 50000 Nazis in two months and continue at 700 arrests per day. The wave includes war criminals Gestapo members and others deemed a security risk placed in jails or detention camps. The Nile River length is referenced as about 4000 miles.
Miss Jacoline Ross of Thomasville and Samuel Perry Napier of High Point wed July 6 1945 at Grace Methodist Church Greensboro. Rev George Cimmer officiated with Louise Williams pianist and Audrey Gibbons soprano. Napier recently discharged from the Marine Corps and now self employed. couple resides in High Point.
North dealer, both sides vulnerable. South aims for game by a three spade opening and a part score. East leads trump, West ruffs cleverly, creating the setting trick. declarer finesses and West’s blanking aids the defense. The hand showcases imaginative play and timing.
Asheboro July 14. Miss Sara Exie Callicott and Benson Boliver Bulla, both of Asheboro, wed June 6 in a simple ring ceremony officiated by Rev. Sam W. Taylor. Attendants were Miss Eunice Bulla and Mrs. W L Woodard. The couple will reside in Asheboro.
Cpl. Jesse P. Clodfelter Jr. of Boca Raton Florida left for a new base near St Louis Missouri after a 15 day visit with his parents on route four. His wife from Baltimore joined him two weeks ago and will accompany him to Missouri where he will train.
Asheboro July 14 Special report details Junior Woman's Club meeting with Captain Margaret Whitehurst presenting on physical therapy and its role in disease. Slides by Miss Senter illustrated points. Socials included New Deal bridge prizes and a come-and-sit tea honoring visitors.
Etta Hawkins Morris 80 former stage actress and mother of film actor Chester Morris died last night at her son's home in Beverly Hills Survivors include daughter Mrs H O Russell of New York.
Marriage of Miss Mary Elizabeth Wall and Flight Officer James Walter Phillips Jr solemnized June 17 at First Methodist church with immediate family present. Couple to reside in Dothan Alabama after western North Carolina wedding trip. Phillips stationed at Napier Field.
Mrs J E Givens and daughter Jane of Towson Md visit at Mrs Lawrence Matton’s home after being called to Buchanan Va by the death of J A Hyde. Lt Burke Koontz, just back from 11 months overseas, visits his wife and parents before reassignment. Others include Mrs W J McClure recovering at home, Electrician Mate 2/c Reid Cooke and family with A L Cooke in English St, E M Cooke back from 18 months with SeaBees, Dorothy Fowler recuperating after surgery, Sgt Lawrence Grissom on leave from Camp Davis, and Sgt Jack Burris Jr with his mother critically ill in High Point Memorial Hospital.
Mrs Virginia McEwen White of Norfolk visits her parents Mr and Mrs W B McEwen at Little Switzerland where art classes have continued all month. R E Biles of 1207 Tipton Street has checked into Baptist Hospital Winston-Salem for several days before a serious operation.
Domestic wheat supply for 1945-46 is indicated to be about the same as the 11,395 million bushels recorded last year, signaling steady production expectations despite wartime demand.
A noted waterfall at Kukenam in British Guiana reaches about 2000 feet, standing among the world’s tallest natural cascades. Niagara Falls is cited at 167 feet, highlighting vast height differences between these celebrated sights.
Maye Travis Knox, a Negro woman and graduate of Livingstone College Salisbury with sociology and social science training, has been appointed case assistant in the county welfare department and has begun duties assisting with Negro cases under the department’s care.
In World War I, Australia’s overseas forces numbered 333000 and casualties totaled 226000, reflecting heavy losses among servicemen during the conflict.
The article honors Sir John Monash as a pivotal figure in World War I, noting his leadership and impact on Allied strategy. It reflects commemorations of his role and the broader significance of the war in Australian memory.
Our Baby Album shows Olivia Marie Campbell on the right seat beside her birthday cake as she marks her first birthday on June 27. She is the daughter of Pfc. and Mrs. J M Campbell, with her father stationed at Camp Wheeler, Ga., in the armed forces.
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