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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1942

Page

4

Anne Adams Pattern 4118 Front Line Suit Feature

Pattern 4118 described with front line design and no waistline seam. Available in women sizes 34 to 46. size 36 requires 37 8 yards of 39 inch fabric. Order form notes postage and mailing costs, and promotes Summer Pattern Book at ten cents. Deals with Victory era sewing patterns from The Enterprise Pattern Department.

Anne Adams Enterprise, Pattern Department West 17Th St New York N. Y

U S Employment Service Studied for War Effort

Raleigh June 16. North Carolina Employment Service managers met in Greensboro to streamline the agency for the war effort. Plans include shifting from local job finding to supplying workers for essential production and training programs, with employers releasing skilled staff to support war needs and potential cross transfers under War Manpower Commission guidance.

Raleigh United States Employment ‘Service North Carolina Greensboro War Manpower Commission Gertrude Ek Clinton Sidney F.marsh Benton Bray R. C. Godwin Veterans’ Placemnt M. R. Dunnagan Manpower Commission

Sun Heat By Degrees

Alicia Hart advises American women to maximize summer sun safely through gradual exposure, home sunning, and beach access. She reviews sun care products from various houses, offering usage tips, cautions about overexposure, and guidance on aftercare including boric acid for burns and makeup suitable for tanned skin.

Banquet and Dance Highlight NC Sons and Daughters of Liberty Meet

About 150 delegates and visitors attended the thirty second annual state meet banquet and dance of the North Carolina Council Sons and Daughters of Liberty at the Sheraton ballroom. J o Pierce presided, decorations featured a patristic motif with red white and blue, and corsages highlighted visiting officers. Distinguished guests included Mrs Edna H Grown from New Jersey and Mrs Sara Grubb of Richmond. Dancing ran nine to twelve to Basil Freeman and his orchestra.

North Carolina Council Sons and Daughters of Liberty Sheraton J.o. Pierce United States Edna H. Grown National New Jersey Sara Grubb Richmond L. Carter Greensborg John Rusher Salisbury Joseph C. Kester Nert Carolina Armanda Greiner State Council Greiner Jessamine Sapp Winston-Salem Ali Jessie Mae Perry Burlington W. Lindsay Sapp Charles Snyder C. H. Greer High Point Irene Chandler Basil Freeman

Young Local Artists End Musical Arts Club With Final Program

A group of High Point youths presented a farewell recital at the Musical Arts Club’s June meeting. The program featured Miss Marredith Clark Slane, David and Rachel Conrad, Miss Anne Scott Garrett, Miss Mary Sue Briggs, Miss Barbara Brasington, and two original pieces by Mrs. Byron Flory. President Mrs. Valette J. Harris led the session and noted the organization’s suspension for the duration due to current conditions. Robert Gayle missed the event due to illness.

High Point Musical Arts Club Marredith Clark Slane Rachel Conrad Anne Scott Garrett Bach Mary Sue Briggs Flor Byron Flory Valette J. Harris Harris Robert Gayle

Mrs Armsworthy Feted At Tea In Greensboro

Mrs H Ross Armsworthy, a recent bride formerly Miss Virginia Bennet of High Point, was honored at a seated tea in Greensboro Saturday afternoon. Hostess Amelia Block, at 208 Leftwich Street, welcomed about ten friends as flowers and lights decorated the dining room. Tea service featured tea, sandwiches, cookies, and salted nuts, with Mrs Cartland assisting during the event.

H. Ross Armsworthy Virginia? Bennet High? Point Greensboro Amelia Block Steen Hoenoree Herbert Cartland Leftwich Street Miss Block Cartland

Grady Brinkley Shown Honor At Party

Grady Brinkley was delightfully entertained at a birthday party given by Misses Doris Brinkley and Geneva Gobble at his Lexington home on route 3 Saturday night. Games and contests were played with prizes to Jane Grubb Evelyn Wepley and Raymond Jar. Refreshments after the entertainment were served to a long list of attendees including Misses Geneva Gobbie Doris Brinkley Dorothy Eastridge Lois Craver Mabel Will Evelyn Kepley Gertrude Hill Esther Boone Joyce Vae Aderm Doris Bavender Wanda Eastridge Jane Grubb Mary Grubb Grady Brinkley James Everhart Henry Clay Sowers Roger Thorpe Marvin Whitaker Clyde Brinkley Fred Eastridge and Raymond Jarvis.

Lexington Grady Brinkley Doris Brinkley Geneva Gobble Route 3 Jane Grubb Evelyn Wepley Raymond Jar Geneva Gobbie Doris Brinkley Dorothy Eastridge Lois Craver Mabel Will Evelyn Kepley Gertrude Hill Esther Boone Joyce Vae Aderm Doris Bavender Wanda Eastridge Mary Grubb James Everhart Henry Clay Sowers Roger Thorpe Marvin Whitaker Clyde Brinkley Fred Eastridge Raymond Jarvis

Mrs Armsworthy Receives Silver Gift At Greensboro Social

Guests limited to close friends of the honoree in Greensboro. Mrs Armsworthy will be hosted again this week by Miss Clarkie Pleasants and Mary Buchanan at 119 Thurston Street on Thursday at eight o'clock for a dessert bridge.

Social Calendar Highlights A Busy YWCA Week

Tuesday events include the Business and Professional Club observ ing homecoming with a 6 15 p m social and a 4 social dinner led by Miss Nelle Ansley. American Legion Auxiliary meets at Blair Park for a Flag Day program hosted by several officers and guests. Wednesday features a bridge luncheon honoring Mrs John H Lumpkin at 329 Parkway. Thursday offers Tea and Topics Club picnic at Pickett Farm and Family Night at Emerywood Country Club with RSVP by Thursday noon. Evening bridge honors Mrs H Ross Arudy and Wayside Garden Club hosts a picnic at 400 East Washington Street followed by a Burbank Garden Club final fall outing at 208 Hillcrest Drive.

Business and Professional Club Ysw.c.a Sarah Lacy Tomlinson John H. Lumpkin Parkway Herman BD. Sears Pickett Farm Emerywood Country Club Clarkie Pleasants Mary Buchanan H. Ross Rudy Wayside Garden Club J. F. Hayden Washington Street Burbank Garden Chi John Co Teague Hillcrest Drive

Community Notices From Durham and High Point Areas

Mrs A Lee Gibson of Durham formerly of High Point has returned home after an operation at Duke Hospital. Her condition is greatly improved. Mrs J L King and granddaughter from Chickamauga Ga are visiting Mrs King’s sister. Mrs L R Hartnell listed as 424 Ennis Street. Mrs Paul T Bryant underwent an appendicitis operation at Burrus Memorial Hospital and is recuperating. Miss Ruth Futrelle, vocational home economics teacher, returns home for vacation and will resume work July 15. Miss Jessie Frazier leaves for Conway S C to attend Ella Earle Busbee and Thomas Luther Benson wedding, then visits Jacksonville Fla. Mr and Mrs John S Shambley return from Hickory with Mrs Shambley’s sister Martha V Cline visiting. Lily Jean Thacker of High Point has accepted a position in Washington DC with the British Purchasing Commission.

A. Lee Gibson Durham High Point Trinity Street Duke Hospital J. L. King Chickamauga, Ga Ruth Futrelle Pinehurst ‘Schols WL. R. Futrelle Elsiewood Greenshers High Point Highway Futrelle North Central District of Home Economic Jessie Frazier Conway S. C Ella Earle Busbee Carl Leon Bushee Thomas Luther Benson U. S. Navy Miss Frazier Jacksonville Fla Lily Jean Thacker Route 1 Washington, D. C British Purchasing Commission

Pauline Woosley Circle Meets at Trinity Home

The Pauline Woosley Circle of the Woman's Society of Christian Service at Trinity Methodist Church plans a Thursday evening gathering at Mrs. Reid Younts home in Trinity. A second brief item notes the Lebanon Endeavor Society meeting with Miss Clara Mae Bowers leading on the topic New Jobs for a New Day. Florence Montgomery read scripture, Rev. Q L Easter offered prayer, and Mrs. Cole led a business session.

Pauline, Woosley Trinity Pauline Woosley Woman's Society of Christian Service Trinity Methodist Church Reid Younts Lebanon Endeavor Lebanon Christian Endeavor Society Clara Mae Bowers Florence Montgomery Q. L. Easter

Miss Ansley Guest At Luncheon Meet Of Y W C A Club

Miss Nelle Ansley former YWCA secretary spoke at a Tuesday Lend A Hand luncheon at the Adams building with Miss Susannah Thomas as guest. Fourteen members attended and she later addressed the Florence Nightingale Club with a technicolor Hawaii program attracting 63 visitors. She was to address the June Membership luncheon of the YWCA at noon and then speak to the Business and Professional Club at 815.

Nelle Ansley Hawaiian Islands Y Clubs Adams Building Ansley Susannah Thomas Miss Ansley Florence Nightingale Club Hawaii Adamsub Business and Professional Club

Fidelis Class Hosts Mother-Daughter Banquet at Church

The Fidelis class of North Main Street Baptist Church held a Mother-Daughter banquet with Mrs H S Smith delivering welcome remarks. Miss Willie Clinard and Mrs C R Allen led a devotional, Betty Smith sang Calvary with Pearl Smith on piano, and after supper mothers joined in games before singing God Bless America to close.

Fidelis North Main Street Baptist Church H. S. Smith Willie Clinard C. R. Allen Betty Smith Calvary Pearl Smith God America

Gospel Tabernacle Revival Continues

Lay Evangelist Howard S. Williams of Hattiesburg Mississippi leads tonight’s revival at Gospel Tabernacle Willow Brook Street with a two week guest run. Last night he spoke on He Brought Him to Jesus and urged four requisites faith love ingenuity and persistence to win souls. Daily Vacation Bible School runs 9 to 11 am through Friday with a teen class led by Williams.

Howards. Williams Hattiesburg Miss Gospel Tabernacle Willowbrook Street Jesus H. P. Williams the Tabernacle Deep Faith Love

Miss Lanier's Pupils To Present Piano Recital Tomorrow Night

Miss Hazel Lanier leads about thirty five piano pupils in an annual recital at the Y M C A tomorrow evening at o o clock. Parents friends and interested persons are invited to attend.

Hazel Lanier W. C Liss Lanier

Railway Express Auxiliary to Hold Meet at Local Clubroom

The Railway Express Agency will hold its regular meeting Wednesday night at the clubroom on Broad Street. All members are asked to be present.

Railway Express Railway Express Agency Broad Street

Local girl improving from wreck injuries at Mercy Hospital

Miss Wanda Manley daughter of Mr and Mrs B W Manley is a patient at Mercy Hospital Charlotte recuperating from injuries after an automobile accident last Sunday She suffered a broken collar bone fractured shoulder and other injuries Her condition was reported improved and she is expected to return home in High Point later this week.

Wanda Manley B. W. Manley Cable Street Mercy Hospital Charlotte Miss Manley

Leaving Japan Rev F L Fesperman Repatriated

Rev F L Fesperman and his family, missionaries to Japan and brother of Rev Hoy L Fesperman, planned to sail this month from Japan to Lourenco Marques, Portuguese East Africa aboard the Asama Maru. The Board of International Missions warned Americans may face repayment of passage costs to return to America. Swiss authorities in occupied territories said subsistence support would end once repatriation opportunities are offered.

P Fesperman Hoy L. Fesperman F. L. Fesperman Japan Lourensa Marques Portuguese East Africa Board of International Missions of The Evangelical and Reformed Church Lourenca -Marques America

E D Steele Celebrates 83rd Birthday at Home

Edward Douglas Steele known as Ed Steele quietly observed his 83rd birthday at his Greensboro home at 401 East Washington Street. Born June 16, 1859, he studied in Greensboro schools and Trinity College then Randol pn County, later practiced law in North Carolina and edited The High Point Enterprise. His wife Mary Jones died last year leaving him in High Point area.

Eward Douglas Steele Ed Steele East Washington Street Mr. Steele Greensboro Trinity College Randolpn County Trinity North Carolina High Point High Point Enterprise North Main Street Mary Jones

Pentagon Club Meeting Set At Mrs Foister Home

The Pentagon Club will meet tonight at 7 30 at Mrs William Forster’s home 1X4 North Main Street. A 600 pound pig disrupted an afternoon event at Mrs Thomas G Ashton’s estate driving guests to cover breaking glasses and snacks while feasting on petunias before Patrolman Phillip Minnis captured it after a chase through the garden. the animal reportedly fell from a passing truck en route to market.

Pentagon Club William Forster North Main Street Philadelphia Thomas G. Ashton Philip Minnis

High Point GIs Seeks Pen Pals From Local Girls

High Point soldiers serving abroad request correspondence from local women. Corporal Warren Amick, 19, stationed in U S Army Co D 27th Infantry APO 4957, San Francisco, asks High Point girls to write. He lists companions Private Albert Harahano and Private Nicholas, Battery A 97th C.A.A., APO 954, also in care of the San Francisco post. Italy note ends with joke about a hen.

Lonesome High Point High Point Enterprise Warren Amick U.S. Army Amick Co. D 27Th Infantry Care San Francisco Catif Albert. Harahano Nicholas Battery A 97Th C.A.A

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Mxec Adams Oban U. S. Employment Service Alicia Hartner Dresden Juanita Starke New ‘Hollywood Beauty State Meet Sons, Daughters of Liberty Misses Brinkley Gobble Moffitt's Paul T. Bryant John 8 Buck Furr C. C. Camp Road Jimmie Worth Guilford General Hospital Y.W.C. A. Club Howard S. Williams Charlotte Hospital Vacation Bible School First Methodist First Methodist Church Rev F.L. Fesperman E. D. Steele Portland U. S James C. Oliver Pearl Harbor Maine Robert Hale Jong Roosevelt Lydia Pinknam Ann Serino Mrs. Foister Italy Tex W. H. Formby Guilford Furniture CO Canada
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