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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1942

Page

6

Breakfast And Dessert Bridge Are Week End Parties For Recent Bride

An attractive social week end featured a breakfast by Mrs. George Elkins and Mrs. Steve Allison honoring Mrs. M. C. Henderson Jr former Miss Catherine Ellison who leaves for Midland Texas with her Army Air Corps husband. Guests from Beta Sigma Phi and family attended a two course breakfast in the Elwood Hotel private dining room with white and pastel floral table decor. A separate dessert bridge hosted by Miss Anne Chappell at Otteray Drive presented Mrs. Henderson with silver, top score prize jewelry, and runner up cosmetic hose to Mrs. Mellvaine.

George Eskins Steve Allison M. C. Henderson, Jr Catherine Ellison Midland Tex Army Air Corps Elwood Beta Sigma Phi Henderson Arthur Ellison E. R. Melflvaine Goldsboro Anna Lee Ellison Betty Cummins Anne Chappel Pauline Kennett Mary Holton Jean Rankin Helen Bolling Wilmington Mesdames

Mrs Slane To Honor Bride In West Emerywood Tea

Mrs Willis H Slane will host a small bridge tea at her West Emerywood home to honor bride Mrs John H Lumpkin of Spring. Attendees will be close friends of the honoree, invited for a 3:00 PM start.

John H. Lumpkin Willis H. Slane West Emerywood

Local society notes and visits reported in Morganton area

Mrs. Lindsay R. Gold recuperates at Burrus Memorial Hospital after an operation and can receive visitors. Master Sergeant Fred F. Wiles and Mrs. Wiles return to Camp Blanding after visiting Mrs. Wiles' mother, Mrs. C. L. Lewis. Hasbrouck Heights residents visit relatives here, and Mrs. Virgil Crouch is noted as heir sitter. Various local social rounds include trips to Portsmouth, Badin, Boston and Goldsboro, with engagements, guests, and a club dinner at the YWCA.

Lindsay R. Gold Trinity Burrs Memorial Hospital Fred F. Wiles Harry Vandalinda Hasbrouck Heights N. J Virgil Crouch

Final Meeting of D A R Tuesday in June

The Alexander Martin chapter Daughters of the American Revolution holds its final meeting of the season tomorrow afternoon at 3 30 on Hillcrest Drive. Mrs. L M H Reynolds hosts a program with Severn Regar's colored slides from the Canadian Rockies and Alaska, plus Indian music by Miss Dorothy Hoskins and Mrs. Henry Koonts. Members should bring cancelled stamps for England's Queen's Hospital For Children. meeting ends season until September.

Alexander Martin Daughters of the American Revolution L. MM. H. Reynolds Hillcrest Drive OG. C. Williamson P. W. Flagge Severn Regar Canadian ‘Rockies Alaska Flagge Regar Williamson Dorothy Hoskins Henry Koonts England Queen's Hospital For Children

Mrs Henderson Leaves City After Homeward Honors

Mrs M C Henderson junior formerly Catherine Ellison eldest daughter of this city left for Midland Texas to join her husband Lieutenant Henderson of the U S Army Air Corps following their May 20 marriage at Lake Charles La. She was serenaded by Mu chapter Beta Sigma Phi sisters with a series of small gatherings including breakfast at Elwood Hotel a dessert bridge tea luncheon and a formal bridge party at Miss Betty Lou Cummins Edgedale Drive all sustaining her as she returns to him.

M. C. Henderson, Jr Catherine Ellison Midland Texas Henderson U. S. Army Air Corps Lake Charles George Elkins Elwood Anne Chappell Arthur Ellison Anna Lee Ellison North Main Street R. Mclvaine Goldsboro Eloise Rankin Beta Sigma Phi Betty Lou Cummins Edgedale Drive

War Bonds For Modern Bride

The bride of 1942 faces uncertain futures as her husband serves overseas and a child may be born amid war. War Savings Bonds prove security now and lay a path to Victory, maturing on her tenth wedding anniversary as lasting appreciation for patriotic support.

Jin

Social Calendar Highlights High Point clubs and meetings

Social calendar lists multiple gatherings across Tuesday to Friday in High Point. Clubs include Garden clubs meeting at Johnson Street and Hillcrest Drive venues, the Daughters of the American Revolution at Hillcrest, Aliousa Club dinner at Keraton Hotel, and O F S chapter at Masonic Hall. Luncheons, bridge teas, golf, and nurse club picnics are scheduled with hostesses and locations such as Hillcrest Drive, Wesley Memorial, Burrus Memorial Hospital, and College Drive.

High Point Garden Club Carter Dalton Johnson Street Junior Service League League Rooms W.C.A Alexander Martin Daughters of the American Revolution John C. Teague Hillcrest Drive Aliousa Club Keraton Hotel Nelle Ansley Honolulu W. WW CG. A High Point O.F.S Masonic Hall Piedmont Women's Golf Association Greensboro High Point Woman’s Club Wesley Memorial Methodist Church J. F. Hayden Virginia Clinard C.H. Rhodes Willis Slane West Emerywood John H. Lumpkin Beta Sigma Phi Pauline Kennett College Drive High Point Graduate Nurses Club Burrus Memorial Hospital Mazel S Johnson Grace Crodfelier WOUCA Adams Memorial Building Priscilla Club Collier H. Ellis Brentiey Cirei

Bundles for Britain and America Office Closes July First

Announcement by Mrs. Matt Wall chairwoman that local Bundles for Britain and America offices in the Security Bank Building will close on July first for the summer. Knitted garments must be sent in promptly to complete the summer shipment. if unable to deliver to offices, items may be taken to Mrs. Sidney Larter's home. Local headquarters still offers merchandise for sale to support the organization’s general treasury.

Matt Wall Britain America Security Bank Sidney Larter General Treasury Eos

Piedmont Women Golfers Invitees Set For June 10 Tennis

The Piedmont Women s Golf Association invites members and non members to its bi weekly tournament on Wednesday June 10 at the new Greensboro municipal course. Participants should tee off between nine and eleven and bring their new handicaps.

Piedmont Women's Golf Association Municipal Greensboro Piedmont Association

Beta Sigma Phi Chapter Meets Wednesday at Miss Kennett’s

The Mit chapter of the Beta Sigma Phi sorority will meet Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. at Miss Pauline Kennett’s home on College Drive. The announcement was made this morning. The United States claims about 1,000,000 square miles of Antarctica.

Beta Sigma Phi Miss Kennett Mit Pauline Kennett College Drive United States Antarctica

Local Girls To Receive Degrees Today at WCMNC

Four High Point girls are among 431 graduates at the Woman's College of the University of North Carolina fiftieth anniversary commencement in Aycock auditorium this morning. Doris Virginia Holmes earns a B S in secretarial administration. Mary Ellen Payne a B A in grammar grade education. Lillian Layne a B S in physical education. Nancy Jane King a B S in secretarial administration.

Greensboro High Point Woman's College of the University of North Carolina Aycock Doris Virginia Holmes Mary Ellen Payne Lillian Layne Nancy Jane King Holmes N. P. Holmes Pine Needles The Carolinian Dikean Society Gamma Alpha Club Education Club Young Democrats Payne W. O W. Payne Botany Club Woman's College le Cercle Francais Cornelian Society

We The Women We The Women By Ruth Millett

A middle aged neighbor asks for updates from Jim, a soldier at camp, and is rebuked by his mother for treating service members as holiday figures. The piece condemns civilians who fail to support those bearing war burdens and urges respect for soldiers and their sacrifices. Includes a stray line about unused preserve jars from the Department of Commerce.

Ruth Millett Jim Camp 18 Department of Commerce

Beta Sigma Phi Hosts For Mrs Henderson at Home

Beta Sigma Phi Mu chapter entertained at Miss Betty Cummins home 410 Edgedale Drive Friday evening to honor Mrs M C Henderson Jr formerly Catherine Wilson. Summer flowers decorated the green white scheme as the bride received a china pattern gift and a kitchen shower. top bridge prize went to Mrs George Elkins with a manicure kit and a runner up prize to Mrs Thomas Chesbrough with a makeup kit. refreshments followed with guests including Mrs Henderson her sister Mrs E R McIlvaine of Goldsboro and several members and spouses.

Beta Sigma Phi Sorority Betty Cummins Edgedale Drive M. C. Henderson, Jr Catherine Wilson George Elkins Thomas Chesbrough Henderson E.R. McIlvaine Goldsboro Eloise Rankin Pauline Kennett Anne Chappell Virginia Gibson Geneva Crowder Mesdames Jack Green

Asheboro Girl to Wed Soon and Club Entertainments

Asheboro announces engagement of Marie Edith Harper to Donald Charles Bowman with plans pending. Local clubs and social groups met this week including Priscilla Club at Mrs. G F Burkhead home, Central Carolina Riding Club picnic, New Deal Bridge Club, Tuesday Bridge Club at Mrs. Sumner’s, Finesse Club, and Woman’s Bible class at Central Methodist Church. Visitors included Mrs. John Neely, Mrs. Clarence Rush, Miss Sara Helen Covington, Mrs. Glenn Southern, and Mrs. Lloyd Griffith.

Asheboro W. E. Harper Marie Edith Donald Charles Bowman Air Bowman Charles Bowman Porter Corners N. Y United States Army Corrinth Paper Mills Priscilla Club G. F. Burkhead Rock Ed Hedrick John Neely Clarence Rush W. C. Hendricks Central Carolina Riding Club New Deal Bridge Club Vance Kivett Bright Holland Forest Swicegood Sara Helen Covington George H. Sumner Glenn Southern Curry Loflin J. L. Fritz Cc. G. Bossong Sean Crawford Ervin Frye Richmond Lloyd Griffith Greensboro R. T. Lloyd C.F. Smith W. F. Redding Central Methodist Church Lloyd Simeon Parks Parks Pisgah

Son Born Here to Mr and Mrs Underwood

Mr and Mrs G W Underwood of 2102 English Street announce the birth of a son Robert Sidney on May 30 at Guilford General Hospital.

Radio Schedule Fragment From War Time Evening Lineup

Readable fragments outline CBS network programs and times amid wartime scheduling. References include Captain Midnight repeats, Blondie and Dagwood, Red high bands, Newsreels, and Alfred Wallenstein concert slots, with war commentary and varied entertainments listed across late evening hours.

Wetworks Secret City Blue Scatlergood Baines Cbs-Baste Nesta News One Ranta Hopper Cbs Narc Carel Marsh Cone Jinn Abner Frank Parker Cbs-Baric Blue Streak Dixie Snow Thomas Tse Captain Midnight Fred Waring Amor Ands E Fulton, Lewiz, Jr M el Charro Gil Johnson Famiy Son Lona Ranger Olue Blondie Dagwood Ebs-West Parks and We Alfred Wallenstein Nbe Hilgen Ive Cbs-Bass Ehmer Davis Onai Blue Rawle Theatre Dbs Gabriel Heattey Mbs Basic Freddy Martin Orches Raymond G. Swing Nyins Morgan Beatty Blondie & Dogwood Dive Easi Radio 3 London Ars

Anne Adams Pattern Sale In The High Point Enterprise

Anne Adams Pattern offers dress patterns with sizes 36 to 50 and yardage details. Customers are asked to enclose fifteen cents plus one cent mailing cost, write size and style number, and send to Pattern Department at 243 West 7th Street New York. The Summer Dress Parade feature promotes a ten cent pattern book with simple designs for home front and on leave glamor.

Anne Adams Anne Adamis High Point Enterprise. Pattern Department West ‘Vth Street New York

Miss Blair Presents Annual Piano Recital Tuesday Night

Miss Florence Blair will present her music pupils in their annual piano recital on Tuesday evening at 8 15 at her sister Mrs A M Rankin home 1 Church Street Relatives friends and those interested are invited to attend according to an announcement this morning

Florence Blair A. M. Rankin Church Street Miss Blair

Graduate Nurses Club Picnic This Wednesday Evening

The High Point Graduate Nurses Club will host a picnic on Wednesday at 7 30 PM on the Burrus Memorial Hospital lawn. It will be the last meeting before fall. members should contact Miss Faye Cunningham at Burrus Memorial Hospital or Miss Grace Clodfelter at Guilford General Hospital by Tuesday afternoon.

High Point Graduate Nurses Club Burrus Memorial Hospital Faye Cunningham Grace Clodfelter Guilford General Hospital

Quebec Inspired Clothes by Truman Bailey Create Canadian Chic

The piece notes a gay Quebec native's spectator sports dress and matching bandana featuring field flowers and sprigged color-fast cotton. Designer Truman Bailey travels yearly for fashion inspiration to spots with natives retaining distinctive natural dress, and this year debuts a whole collection inspired by Quebec.

Quebec Truman Bailey

Lexington Man to Wed Siler City Girl, Miss Witherspoon Honored

Engagement of Miss Sallie Carroll Huddleston of Siler City to James Ralph Hackney of Lexington and Cleveland, Ohio announced for June 25 at the bride's home. The piece also notes social gatherings honoring Virginia Witherspoon and Ruth Brown, plus the marriage of Jacqueline Virginia McCulloch to Robert Donald Fritts and a bridge club gathering with prizes and War Savings Stamps awarded.

Lexington Siler City Miss Witherspoon Sallie Carroll Huddleston Richard Field Huddleston James Ralph Hackney Cleveland Ohio Mr. Hackney Fred Rowland Hackney Atr. Hackney H. H. McCulloch Jacqueline Virginia Robert Donald Fritts York S. C Lexington High School Mr. Fritts P. D. Fritts Role F Dixie Furniture Company

Glorifying Yourself with Subtle Weekend Gifts and Fragrances

A vintage guide highlights charming gifts for hosting, graduations, and celebrations. It suggests French perfume gift packages now in the United States, light summer scents for straw hats, and elegant bath salts and soaps. The piece notes budget-friendly, wartime conserving toiletries and cosmetics suited for fashionable summer wear and refined hostess gifts.

United States

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Harry Brown Finch Fred Cox Wayne Biesecker Robert Rankin Dolen Kennedy B. R. Dixon Otteray Drive E. R. Mellvaine Carol Maxwell Hildreth Gabriel Margaret Tull Jeanne Rankin Harry Brown Finch Mrs. Slane Bride Leoni Wilson Portsmouth Va H.C. Poole East Green Street Hadith Sikes Harley Sikes English Street Lois Lee J. E. Lee Prospect Street Burrus Memorial Robert duBruyne Oakwood Court Apartments Morganton Mary Rankin Sara Martha Holmes Badlin Mrs. H. W. Horney Don McClelland Boston Mass A. E. Taplin Woodland Drive McClelland Sophia Taplin Simmons College Business and Professional Girls Club YW. C. A Bob Sayle E.R. Mellvaine Mellvaine Private Jones Pvt Jones Intel Rumford Rode Island Children’s Hospital Mrs. Henderson Piedmont Little Darrell Bean Frazier J. M. Frazier Walnut Street Stone WCMNC Weilch Memorial Robert Ferree, Jr Bob Pickett Clay Johnson Yo Eath Vistors John Griffin Clyde Avant Gray Bowman Hal Hammer Walker Abs. L. FE. Milks Maxine Cole Frances Cheek Hoover Street Pauline Dail Margaret Cheek J. Snipes By Caine Oddams Graduate Nurses Club Mary Jane Hackney Margaret Miller West Fifth Avenue Virginia Witherspoon Myrtle Strelita Bill Hogsed Meta Baker Mesdames Strelitz Hogsed Ralph Smith Fred Elkin, Jr Dick Talbert Henry Miller, Jr Herman Bray Zeb Green Floyd Overman E. E. Witherspoon Ruth Dave Ripple Anna Green Addie Fulton Frances Peeler Margaret Sparger Marilyn White Marguerite Ebelein Ruth Davis Claudia Ruth Brown Thelma Tharpe Pauline Holloway West Second Street Nick Teonard C. F. Goins Christine Lambeth Ruth Dares Ripple Bridge Henry Miller Marggaret Miller Witherspoon Hall Pugh Beck Ardell Laniert Jack Michael J. B. Dowdy l Alicia Hartner Green Street Baptist Church Mary Stevens W. P. Morewad Denny Street John Cabot
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