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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1944
Page
3
W A Bivins shares a reflective piece on Miss Ellis a former High Point teacher now in Statesville hospital praising her sacrifice and cheerful strength. He muses on the book Life's Extras and Life's Hurts noting childhood adventures and growth from boyhood to manhood with memories of danger and delight.
A detailed Sunday broadcast lineup for Eastern War Time with program times and segments. Notable entries include The Paul Lavalie Concert, Moylan Sisters, John F. Kennedy in Commentary, Ed Murrow News Comments, NBC Symphony, and The Bandwagon Orchestra among many features and dramas.
Rows of childhood memories fade as life’s range grows through medicine. Local nurse notes an appendectomy as a near wartime wound. Yet modern medicine raises life expectancy to about sixty years.
The piece discusses mental and spiritual distress and notes that many people sleep poorly due to worries and guilt. It recounts a story of a man who abandons work after a perceived sin, then finds renewal through a minister’s compassionate guidance and a return to faith as a healing, sane prescription.
Morganton insurer A B Stoney Burke County’s representative in the last two general assemblies said he would be a candidate for speaker of the house in the 1945 session. He was unopposed in the Democratic primary and was the first Burke official in 20 years to serve two consecutive terms. He sponsored administration approved measures including the absentee soldier registration and voting bill.
The 5th War Loan Drive opens Monday June 12 with Patrolman O H Leake named chairman of the Negro Division to boost bond purchases. A committee met at Hairlips chapel and beauticians clubs pledged emphasis on bond sales at salons. Violet Mitchell wins popularity contest prize of 50 dollars at Wm Penn Auditorium with Elks presenting prizes to top finishers.
A special talent night of music will be held at the First Baptist church on Monday June 12 at 8 p m. The public is invited to come and hear the talented performers.
The United Club will convene Thursday at 8 p m at 460 Daniel Brooks Homes to discuss upcoming activities and commitments. Members are urged to attend for planning and updates.
Fairview Street and Leonard Street schools opened their playgrounds this week with many registrations and attendance reported. The facilities are open daily from 9 a m to 5 p m offering supervised recreation and activities for children.
Two tennis courts were prepared at the park this week and may be used in the mornings and evenings. Patrons should report at the bathhouse to obtain nets for play and lessons will be arranged for learners. The softball and baseball fields are lined off and ready. The baby pool swings slides and picnic grove are available.
On Wednesday June 7, the Boys Club held its first pool swim with 41 members. O E Davis supervised and invited new joiners at the playgrounds or park, as girls from Leonard Street playground swam under Mrs E P Wilson. Lifeguards Paul Robinson and James Haywood aided by Charles Balem and Louis Foxx.
Dr. O. Faduma head of the theology department at Va. Seminary will be guest speaker during the 11 o'clock worship at the Presbyterian church today.
Twelve men completed a seven week Scoutmasters training course and a demonstration hike at Camp Park Grove. The program, led by Commissioner O. E. Davis and acting executive Nichols, will award certificates at a forthcoming special program. Names include O C Young O W Ross D W Gibson J A Barr D L Flowe Theodore Walker and J W.
The High Point Day Camp runs Monday June 12 through Friday June 16, offering swimming crafts singing games outdoor cooking first aid and more. Volunteer staff includes unit leaders Mrs T Y Brincefield and Miss Mary T Bynum plus counselors and medical staff. Late registrations accepted Monday only and visitors welcome after opening day with a closing exhibition Friday afternoon.
The Y P C of St Stephens A M E Zion church will meet Monday night with Mary Lou Mos jer on Commerce Street at 8 p m. All members are urged to be present. The Heavenly Gospel Singers will sing at Mt Vernon Baptist church today at 3 p m. The public is invited.
The Daughters of Dorcas Club of the First Baptist will meet Monday night June 12 at 8 p.m. at 1000 Hoover Street with Mrs Salliebles. Members are requested to attend.
Mr and Mrs W M Cunningham honored Miss Catherine Clan ton with a surprise party Friday night June 9 at 707 East Washington Street. Attendees included Maxine Bostic Doris Phifer Edna Phifer Blanche Martin Annie Oliver Dorothy Ross Joan Young Robert Simpson Raymond Gill James Stanton Ray Baldwin David Young Oliver Walker Alphonzo Smith Rev and Mrs W F Elliott and Mrs Mary.
A series of thank you notes express gratitude to friends and neighbors for kindness, floral designs, cards, and support during illness and recovery. Names mentioned include Mrs. J. L. Lofton Mrs. M. L. Anderson Charles Armstrong Jr and Mrs. Ethel Waddell.
Guilford College hosts the annual Young Friends conference with sessions Monday through Friday. Mary Elizabeth Pittman, president, says programs include special studies crafts worship and recreation led by Howard Yow Harold Hadley Sam Snipes and Ruth Field. Evelyn Pearson will direct music as planning continues.
An advertisement touts Mexsana as a soothing powder to relieve heat rash and prevent irritation. It notes ingredients used by specialists and encourages thorough application on heat irritated skin. The copy also claims low cost and urges consumers to demand Mezsans.
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