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High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jul 17, 1944

Page

6

Formal USO Dance Marks First Anniversary Openhouse

A USO service men center anniversary observance was held with guests and volunteers recognized for their year of work. Officers and staff received awards for hours served and coordinating the center as servicemen enjoyed an open house with activities, supper, and donations from local merchants.

USO Greens Virginia Frank G. M. Haley Junior Service League Ruth Welborn Evelyn Boyd Service Men’s Center Pff USC H. D.th C. W. Davis Terry Childs Texses Splarence Leonard John Flemming ORD Miss Frank Melva Price G.S.O Punch Betsy Saunders YMCA YWCA Salvation Army Sevices Cpl Carl White Bob Melesh Wesley Memorial Church Julia and Rita Ryan Unity Nash Kathleen Young Mesa James D. A. Rawley A. 8

Two Randolph Wedding Vows Announced Today

Miss Helen Slee Cheek and E. Garvin Freeman married in Coleridge at Concord Methodist church parsonage with Rev. H. L. Isley presiding. The bride is Coleridge native, 1940 graduate, daughter of Mrs. Annie Cheek. Freeman, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Freeman of Robbins, worked at Fairchild Aircraft in Burlington before marriage. He recently moved to Burlington.

Enterprise Asheboro Helen Slee Cheek E. Garvin Freeman Burlington Concord Methodist Church Coleridge H. L. Isley Freeman Annie Cheek Coleridge High Sc Mr. Freeman W. H. Freeman Mrs. Freeman Robbins Fairchild Aircraft Plant Doris Poole Richard Harrison Hughes Central Falls Johnughes L. C. Smith Baptist Church Hughes Tom F. Poole Navy Burlington Mills

Notrump overcall misused in contract bridge lesson

Column discusses a bridge hand where South misuses the free notrump over a spade bid. The deal ends with a poor misguess in clubs and a seven down for a 2000 point penalty, illustrating the dangers of overbidding freely.

West Declarer East South North

Miss Irene Oakes Weds Lt Commander Parker in July Ceremony

Judge R Lee Wright and Mrs. Wright announce the marriage of Irene Oakes of High Point to Lieutenant Commander William E Parker US Navy on Monday July 10 at Rock Hill South Carolina. Oakes is sister to L R Peacock and H VA Oakes and formerly lived with Judge Wright. Parker, son of the late Mr and Mrs Joseph M Parker of St Louis, a Missouri graduate, recently returned from overseas and awaits Navy orders.

Judge Wright Comdr. Parker Joseph M. Parker St. Louis University of Missouri U. S. Navy

Rotary club program aids Red Cross on Clyde Chernault lawn

A community program featuring dancing singing and poems was held on the Clyde Chernault lawn to aid the Red Cross. An admission fee supported the cause with participants Peggy Ingram Martha Clyde Chernault Judy Risch Patsy Garrison and Margaret Stout. The event was directed by Betsy Chernault Tommie Lent and Suzanne Slate.

Rotary Drive Clyde Chernault Peggy Ingram Martha Clyde Chernault Judy Risch Patsy Garrison Margaret Stout Betsy Chernault Tommie Lent Suzanne,Slate

Births Chronicle at High Point Memorial Hospital

Several families announce newborns with ties to Jamestown and High Point. Kent Monnell Van Hoy born July 16 to George and Aileene Van Hoy. Darrell Gene Hunsucker born July 15 to G O and unknown. Tony Michael King born July 14 to I D King. Martha Jane Perdue born July 17 to W F Perdue. Donna Ranell Cagle born July 12 to James N Cagle. Henry Aaron Ferree Jr born July 15 to Henry Aaron and Mamie Ferree. The Cagle family notes Pfc James N Cagle serving in England. Ensign Ferree stationed in the South Pacific.

Darrell Gene Hunsucker G. O. Hunsucker Mangum Avenue Darrell Gene Washington Street High Point Memorial Hospital KINGS I. D. King Jamestown Tony Michael Martha Jane Perdue W. F. Perdue Mangum ,Avenue Martha Jane Cagles Pfc James N. Cagle Donna Ranell Boulevard Unit Cagle Mary Hauser England Henry Aaron Ferree Henry Aaron, Jr

South American Speaks at Youth Fellowship Meet

Eduardo Ciarambula of Montevideo Uruguay addressed the Youth Fellowship of First Methodist church. He spoke on his country world friendship and the friends he made at the Methodist assembly at Lake Junaluska. Charles Medlin of High Point accompanied on cello, performing Apres un Reve and Arioso.

Firs Methodist Church Eduardo Ciarambula Montevideo Urmuay Lake Junaluska Charles Medlin Ciarambula Faure Bach

Carrier Boy Loses Purse With Savings

Houston Sloan, 14, son of Mr and Mrs M H Sloan of Oakview, lost a small coin purse containing $30 near the First Baptist Church on Main Street last Wednesday noon. The purse was the savings for his job as carrier for The Enterprise for two years. The finder is asked to return it to M H Sloan at N H Silver Company 129 South Main Street and will be rewarded.

Houston Sloan M. H. Sloan Oakview First Baptist Church Main Street Enterprise Houston N. H. Silver Company South Main Street

Skin care tip using plain lard for cold cream allergy

If your skin is allergic to cold cream try using plain ordinary lard and then wash your face in hot water. This provides a simple home remedy with a hot water face wash.

Peas Asparagus And Corn Stay Fresh Longer In Fridge

A study finds peas, asparagus and sweet corn retain sweetness three times longer in a refrigerator than in a warm room.Researchers note chilled storage slows sugar loss and preserves flavor for longer periods.

Fidelis Class of First Baptist to Meet Tuesday

The Fidelis class of the First Baptist church will hold its regular monthly meeting Tuesday at 8 PM at Mrs. L. G. Farmer’s home on No. 10 highway. Guest speaker will be Miss Thelma Patrick.

Fidelis First Baptist Church L. G. Farmer No. 10 Highway Thelma Patrick

Circle No 3 Ward Street to Meet Tomorrow

Circle No 3 of Ward Street Woman's Society of Christian Service meets Tuesday evening at 8 at Mrs. E L Clemons home 319 Louise Avenue.

Circle No Ward Street Woman's Society of the Christian Service Ward Street Methodist Church E. L. Clemmons Louise Avenue

Susanna Wesley Class to Meet at Archdale Church Hut

The Susanna Wesley class of Archdale Methodist church will meet Tuesday evening at o'clock at the hut. Salad greens should be crisp clean and dry and should be washed thoroughly and dried by shaking in a towel.

Susanna Wesley Archdale Methodist Church

Prewarion of Dried Eggs in the United States

Pre warion notes a rise from about 5 million pounds to 262 million pounds in dried egg production. It states brown or white eggs are equally good in flavor and emphasizes freshness over color when selecting eggs.

United States

Air Medal Oak Leaf Honors S Sgt Overman

S Sgt Casper H Overman tail gunner of an Eighth AAF B 17 Flying Fortress received an oak leaf cluster to the air medal for meritorious achievement during heavy bombing of Nazi targets in Germany and occupied Europe. Colonel Karl Truesdell Jr presented the award at an Eighth AAF bomber station. Overman, 22, of High Point North Carolina, is the son of Mr and Mrs John H Overman.

Casper H. Overman High Point N. C Germany Europe Karl Truesdell, Jr Washington, D. C Overman John H. Overman Anderson Street

12 Days Left To Meet E Bond Quota

The Fifth War Loan drive reports 8,740 E bond applications totaling 508943.75 with a deficit of 42056.25. Only 12 days remain and organizers urge rapid purchase to reach the quota.

Ben Ra

Hedrick Visitors From Baltimore Bring Betty Jo Home

Mr and Mrs Worth Hedrick and son Kenneth of Baltimore Maryland are visiting their relatives in High Point. Betty Jo Hedrick returns with them after weeks with the Hedricks. Mrs E M Shipman and Mrs J D Ross depart for New York City to attend Columbia University. The WCTU meets at Wesley Memorial church Tuesday at 3 PM for its regular monthly session.

Worth Hedrick Kenneth Baltimore E. R. Hedrick N. C. Lowe Betty Jo Hedrick High Point E. M. Shipman J. D. Ross New York City Columbia University Shipman Ross

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