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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1941

Page

4

Legion Auxiliary Memorial Service For Late Miss Dosh

An impressive memorial service for Miss Georgena Dosh capped the June meeting of the local Legion Auxiliary at Blair Park clubhouse. Taps by Jimmy Bennett closed the rites as flowers were sent to a ill member. Mrs. Ivey presided in the president’s absence while members discussed Flag Day history and plans for the state convention in Durham June 22 24.

Georgena Dosh American Legion Auxiliary Blair Park Fred Gordy R. L. Waynick N. S. Stirewall Jack Owens North Carolina Department of the American Legion Auxiliary Durham Ivey A. L. Stevens Tar Hee Stevens Gloria Ilderton Rotary Club Peggy Teague Anna Lou Doctor Legion Auxiliary Ruby Parker Civitan Catherine Albertson Business and Professional Women's Club Catherine Cross Junior Service League Nancy Meredith Kiwanis Club W. J. Bennett Stanton Bennett George Connor Carl Foster D. W. Wright Alice Apple Misses Xanie Annette Stowe

Marriage Of Miss Mary Labberton To Edgar Hartley Jr

Mrs Mary Halton Kirk announces the marriage of her daughter Mary Halton Labberton to Mr Edgar Hartley Jr on Tuesday the fifth of June nineteen hundred thirty nine in Danville Virginia at home Gantt Apartments High Point NC The bride is daughter of Mrs Mary Holton Kirk and J M Labberton She attended Fas Ffern Hendersonville Guilford College and Charlotte secretarial work Mr Hartley is son of Mr and Mrs Edgar Hartley of 108 East Russell Street He graduated Guilford Class of 40 and works with McEwen Lumber Company in High Point at Gantt Apartments Reference to their marriage and current status.

Mary Halton Kirk Mary Halton Labberton Edgar Hartley, Jr Danville Virginia Gantt High Point N.C Hartley Mary Holton Kirk J. M. Labber Fassifern Hendersonville Guilford College Charlotte Edgar Hartley East Russell Street McEwen Lumber Company Gardenias Robert C. Soyars Ernest J. White Briggs’ Trousseau Route One High Point Jamestown High School High Point College Atlantic States Motor Lines Allen James D. Allen Jones Business College Hawthorne Street

Florence White and James Allen Jr Wed at Deep River Church

Miss Florence White of Jamestown region married James D. Nen Jr. of High Point in a Quaker ceremony at Deep River Friends Church. The wedding featured family relatives from Guilford and High Point, with music by Catherine James, Virginia Rank, and Steven Thornton. The couple plans to reside at 308 Hawthorne Street after a wedding trip.

Deep River Friends Church Florence White James D. Nen, Jr High Point Joseph Peele Guilford College Catherine James Virginia Rank Steven Thornton Frank James Liszt McDowell Mr. Thornton Stults Mildred Bundy Jamestown

White-Allen wedding eve cake cutting honors Mrs James

Mrs Oriana B James and daughter hosted the final pre nuptial cake cutting for Miss Florence White and James D Allen Jr after a wedding rehearsal at Deep River Friends Church. About thirty guests attended as the two tier cake with a miniature bridal couple was cut and served with punch and bridal ices.

Oriana B. James White-Allen Florence White James D. Allen, Jr Deep River Friends Church Sirs Oriana James Catherine James

Women Of Moose To Meet Tomorrow Night

The Women of the Moose will hold a business meeting tomorrow night at the Moose Hall at 7 30 o clock. All members are asked to be present.

New German Locomotive Praised for Wheel Inspection Ease

A newly introduced locomotive in Germany is hailed as an improvement since its design helps crews inspect the wheels more easily. The feature promises quicker checks and potential maintenance savings for railway operations.

Germany

VY. F. W. Auxiliary Elects Delegates For Encampment

The local Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary met Tuesday night June 17 in the West Washington Street hall with President Ruby Snyder presiding Routine business was discussed and delegates were elected for the encampment June 29 to July 1. Delegates were Ruby Barnes Thelma Walker Lillian Suttenfield with alternates Inez Shipwash Anna Ingram Eva Weant. Past national president Anna Mae Lochner of St Petersburg Florida will attend the encampment. Delegates for the national encampment in Philadelphia in August were Curtie Potts and Anna Ingram. Mr and Mrs F J Harris announce the birth of a son Forrest Jefferson Jr at Guilford General Hospital Wednesday June 18.

Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary West Washington Street Ruby Snyder Ruby Barnes Thelma Walker Lillian Suttenfield Inez Shipwash Anna Ingram Eva Weant Anna Mae Lochner St. Petersburg Fla Philadelphia Curtie Potts F. J. Harris Forrest Jefferson, Jr Guilford General Hospital

Miss Tula White Weds Herbert Luquer Jr in Jamestown

Miss Tula White of this city married Herbert Luquer Jr of Jamestown on Saturday morning June 14 at the Jamestown Methodist parsonage with Rev. C. M. McKinney officiating. The bride wore white silk jersey and a white picture hat, with a string of pearls. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Luquer Sr. of Jamestown and works with the Adams Millis Corporation. They will reside at 528 Centennial Avenue after a short wedding trip.

Tula White Herbert Luquer, Jr Jamestown Jamestown Methodist C. M. McKinney Jamestown Methodist Church Ars. Luruer Als Mary White Guy White Luceer Herbert Luquer Eison Jamestown High Adamis- Millis Corporation Centennial Avenue

Tuttle Blair Wedding Planned in New York City

Invitations announce the marriage of Miss Fredericka Tuttle of New York and David Hunt Blair Jr of Washington D C, formerly Winston-Salem. The ceremony will be Saturday at four in St James Church New York with a reception at the Cosmopolitan Club hosted by the bride's parents, Mr and Mrs Hendley Ross Calloway. Miss Tuttle is a Sarah Lawrence graduate, class of 1910, and Mr Blair, Princeton, class of 1939, recently with the Army Military Police in Washington after FBI service.

Fredericka Tuttle New York David Hunt Blair, Jr Washington, D. C New York City St. James’ Church Hendley Ross Calloway Cosmopolitan Club Miss Tuttle Sarah Lawrence College Mr. Blair D. H. Blair Winston-Salem Martha Ada Emma Elva Blair South Main Street Princeton University Federal Bureau of Investigation Washington Military Police U. S. Army

Sons and Daughters of Liberty Close Winston Meeting

North Carolina Sons and Daughters of Liberty conclude their two day convention in Winston Salem electing C. M. Crowell as state councillor and Mrs Jessamine Sapp as associate state councillor. Other officers include T G More vice councillor and W L Sapp secretary with several reelections and new national representatives.

Winston-Salem North Carolina Sons and Daughters of Liberty C. M. Crowell Spencer Jessamine Sapp T. G. More Rocky Mount Rose Wyrick Greensboro W. L. Sapp Annie James Burlington P. C. Idol Pauline Causby High Point Alma Allgood Salisbury Ozie Carpenter Durham Fay Patrick Nina Gay C. P. Barringer Frank Smith Ruth Crawford H. T. Harrell

Delegates To Girls State Head To Raleigh Trip

The 183 Tar Heel Girls State delegates depart Greensboro by bus for Raleigh for a mock legislative session in the Senate and House chambers at Woman’s College. Miss Kitty Jane Fairly of Monroe was elected governor yesterday. The Raleigh program includes sightseeing luncheon and tea.

Greensboro Woman's College Raleigh Senate House Kitty Jane Fairly Monroe

Many Awards Made At Closing Field Day Of Girl Reserves Day Camp Here

The Senior Day Camp for local Girl Reserve clubs closed after eight days with many awards. Miss Susanneh Thomas led the staff. events included ping pong won by Betty Faye Gibson, tennis won by Edna Earl Ferree and Marjorie Payne, and Mary Edith Ferree doubles. Swimming, crafts, and Red Cross certificates followed, with prizes to Jean Durham, Frances Cassell, Mildred Coggin, and others.

Susanneh Thomas Margie Wagner Betty Faye Gibson Roma Williams George Machen Edna Earl Ferree Marjorie Payne Mary Edith Ferree Bill Ellington Clarence Cecil Mary Sue Briggs Jean Durham Frances Cassell Mildred Coggin Carlene Kearns Mildred Coggins Frances Rae Coppedge Helen Blash Irene Moser Edna Earle Ferree Peggy Franklin Mesdames H. L. Brock- Mann William Ragsdale, Jr D. A. Rawley Red Cross Doris Horne Zelten Allen Irene Moose Margaret Short

Debutantes Assist Bundles for Britain Booth at Sheraton Hotel

Debutantes from the L Amusante and Debonair clubs staff a Bundles for Britain gift booth at the Sheraton Hotel. Noted for aiding British relief, the team includes Clara Cole Sherrod Anna Tomlinson and many others. A lock system was installed after closing hours by H Clarence Perry who contributed materials and labor to the effort.

Bundles For Britain Booth Sheraton Hotel L'Amusante Club Clara Cole Sherrod Anna Tomlinson Margaret Hayworth Betty Hunt Murray Eleanor Powell Mary Lewis Millis Mary Wall Mary Sue Briggs Helen Millis Betty Hardin Sara Suggs Theo Redman Doris Stroupe Debonair Club Mildred Marsh Betty Sechrest Katherine Kearns Pauline Douglas Pearl Thompson Jane Austin Eleanor Amos Mary Allan Clinard Betty Lou Jackson H. Clarence Perry

W C T U Obesives Flower Mission Day At Meeting

The Woman's Christian Temperance Union met at Wesley Memorial Methodist Church for Flower Mission Day. Mrs H A White presided, a devotional was read, a paper explained Flower Mission Day, and members delivered flowers to local hospitals to brighten the sick and bring cheer.

Woman's Christian Temperance Union Wesley Memorial Methodist Church H. A. White M. J. Crowder Rosa Sutherland

Cool Beverages For Gay Summer Parties

Hot weather party planning centers on light refreshments and novel bottled drinks. Ginger mint julep crafts a cooling gin drink, Golden Glow Salad uses orange soda and gelatine for a cold mold, and Grape Ice blends grape beverage with lemon and sugar then freezes for a refreshing treat.

Bridal shower prizes awarded at May party

Prizes were given to Mrs. V. Bryan, Mrs. Leon Blue, Mrs. D. H. Hill, Miss Lucile Eddinger, and Miss Lois Kennedy. Kennedy gave her sister a dusty rose tufted bed spread. The den displayed pink and blue larkspur and feverfew while Mimosa decorated the living room. A bridal scene with pastel dressed dolls sat on the coffee table. refreshments in bridal greens and whites followed.

V. Bryan Leon Blue D. H. Hill Lucile Eddinger Lois Kennedy Robert Gray van Rothrock Woodrow Hall W. B. Bryan Rueben Bavender E. J. Jarrett Raymond Mason Roy Bray E. J. Jarrett, Jr Robert Thompson E. R. Sink Everett Weilborne Mitchell Edwards Donald Jarrett QO. L. Lackey E. M. Kennedy Lawrence Jarrett Theo Saintsing Lucille Eddinger Odeline Byerly Dorcas Kennedy Ollie Phillips Velma Mason Helen Fouts

Willing Workers Class Meeting at Miss Workman’s Home

The Willing Workers Class of Rankin Memorial Methodist Church will meet at Miss Mildred Workman’s Adams Street residence Friday at 7 30 p m Circle Three of the Ward Street Woman's Society of Christian Service will gather Thursday at 7 30 p m at Mrs H R Haliman’s Oak Hill Forest home for services and fellowship

Miss Workman Rankin Memorial Methodist Church Mildred Workman Adams Street Ward Street Circle Woman's Society of Christian Service Ward Street Methodist Church H. R. Haliman Oak Hill Forest

Rankin Memorial Church hosts chicken salad supper

The ladies organizations of Rankin Memorial Methodist Church will hold a chicken salad supper in the church basement on Saturday from 5 to 8 pm. The public is invited and proceeds will fund the church fund.

Rankin Memorial Methodist Church

Domino Club Elects Officers For Year

The Domino Club met at the home of Mrs Thur man Wall north of the city and elected officers for the next term. President Mrs Bob Guarino secretary Mrs Carl Gibson treasurer Miss Anna Elizabeth Kearns social chairman Mrs Margaret Taylor publicity chairman Miss Billie Bundy guests included Mrs Howard Heinz of Audubon New Jersey and Mrs Harry Hammock of Clearwater Florida.

Domino Club Thurman Wall Prsident Bob Guarino Carl Gibson Anna Elisabeth Kearns Margaret Taylor Billie Bundy Howard Heinz Audubon New Jersey Harry Hammock Clearwater Fla

Insurance men qualify to attend Home Security Life convention

High Point insurance men who qualified for the annual Home Security Life Insurance Company convention will meet at Ocean Forest Hotel Myrtle Beach on June 20 21 and 22. Attendees include H J Jones manager J R Comer superintendent E C Powell N L Oliver of High Point and W P Kirkman of Asheboro agents. They will depart Thursday night. Bascom Hayes reports this will be the largest delegation in company history. The keynote is relaxation with a single meeting the banquet Friday evening.

High Point Insurance Home Security Life Insurance Company Ocean Forest Myrtle Beach H. J. Jones J. R. Comer E. C. Powell N. L. Oliver High Point W. P. Kirkman Asheboro Bascom Hayes Durham

Democracy is tested by treatment of minorities at retreat

Ridgcrest June 18 Charles A. Wells lecturer told the Southern Baptist Student Retreat that the Jewish problem is a great test of democracy. He described German persecution and blamed a few Jews for betraying their communities during inflation and postwar turmoil, urging Christian democracy to act.

Ridgecrest Charles A. Wells Southern Baptist

Refrigerator Care for Hot Weather

Absolute cleanliness in handling and storing foods becomes more important as the weather becomes hotter. Refrigerators should be kept spotless and spills wiped immediately. Watch leftovers and do a complete weekly cleaning with lukewarm suds and a clear rinse.

Sweden's first rock-wool plant opens for insulation use

American manufacturing methods are applied in Sweden to produce rock-wool from rock. The material serves as a heat insulator, marking a new industrial milestone in Swedish production and building trade.

Sweden

Miss Rada Poston To Head Business Club Next Term

Members of the Business and Professional Girls club of the local YWCA held an outing at the city lake park last evening with 23 members and one visitor, Miss Theresa Pheeney. Miss Rada Poston was chosen president to succeed Miss Nash, with Miss Gladys Hall as vice president and other officers named.

Business and Professional Girls Club Y.W.C.A City Lake Park Theresa Pheeney Lillian Marsloe Rada Poston Nash Hazel Young Gladys Hall Polly Moon Annabelle Thompson Marie Heath Lillian Marlowe Gladys Ellington Helen Deans

Local Social Roundup Highlights Moves and Visits

Mrs. George T. Wood returns home from Rochester Minnesota where her mother Mrs. V A Quale improved and left hospital. Mrs. Wayne Horton departs with 206 Church Street for a north sight seeing trip. Miss Beverly Burton stays in Greensboro with grandparents J R Bilbro. Miss Barbara Burton heads to New York for summer with aunt and uncle Jack Jennings. accompanied by aunt Lelia Bilbro. Mrs. R G Jackson of Brunswick Georgia visits niece Mrs A M Upshaw in Milbourne Heights. Upshaws and daughter Helena return home from Clearwater Florida. guests include Mrs. Harry Hammock Jr and children for about a month. Lawson Ingram a 505 English Street patient at Guilford General after appendectomy. Joe F Hardee, visiting mother Blanche Hardee, leaves for Eugene Oregon to work for Willamette National Forest. will stop in St Louis and Denver en route. Harry Morrill recuperating at Burrus Memorial Hospital after operation. condition satisfactory and able to receive visitors.

Barbara Burton New York Jack Jennings Lelia Bilbro Greensboro A. M. Upshaw Helena Milboure Heights Clearwater Fla Harry Hammock, Jr Joe F. Hardee Blanche Hardee Eugene Oregon Williamette National Forest St. Louis Denver Colorado

Mrs Walser Honors Father With Birthday Party

Mrs James B Walser honored her father J W Lambeth with a surprise birthday party at his home 1107 Tipton Street Monday Approximately 30 guests attended Games were played early in the evening Refreshments were served and Mr Lambeth received many useful and attractive gifts

James B. Walser J. W. Lambeth Tipton Street Mr. Lambeth

Also Mentioned on This Page

Helen Clark Miss Dosh Mary Labberton James Allen, Jr Deep River Church Iit Niet Columbus VY. F. W. Auxiliary Mrs. Harris Glorla, Laus ET Honor Theo Dulph Alos Theodulph Orleans Anjou J. W. Sechrest & Son High Point, N. C Tuttle-Blair Sons, Daughters of Liberty Winston Meeting Lidis E. Pinkham Covington Alden BPW Indianapolis Ind U.S. Army Fort Knox Thomas- Vile Business and Professional Women's Club Wrightsville Beach Jewel Sink Margaret McLeod Seymour McMillan Nell Boles Sallie McCracken Miss Boles G. E. Crowell BPWC Jewell Sink Wrightsville William Thompson G. E. Whideen J. Roy Procter W. H. Gurlee Eau de Cologne Roy Proctor W. H. Curlee Doak Finch Charles F. Phillips J. W. Hawthorne Alvah Boyles W. C. Boyles Joe Johnson Joe Farrington Z. P. Long Jesse Finch Camp Uwharrie Mary Lois Jester Martha Phillips Betty Lou Phillips Bobby Jean Black Shirley Harris Dianna Patsy Dickens Ann Murphy Queen of Hearts Josph Farrington Cramer Street Claud Green G. E. Whitten Gemes Mesdames Whitten Green H. A. Cecil, Jr W. C. Borles W. L. Robertson R. B. Eleazer, Jr Ellen May Pegs Gladys Falls J. W. Boone D. W. Boone Atlanta, Ga Lee Rice Fisher Ferry Street G. C. Grenshaw Smail Son Birmingham Ala L. E. Rackley Rackley Spring Street Paul Green Anne Maynard Fayetteville White Lake Max Lipe City Memorial T. S. Harris West Guilford Street Orren Ray Mason Intogene Kennedy Winston- Salem Road Aid W.C.T.U Rankin Memorial George T. Wood Rochester Minn V. A. Quale Wayne Horton 206 Church Street Skyland Drive Beverly Burton Mrs. J. R. Bilbro R. G. Jackson Bruns Wick, Ga Mr. Upshaw Milbourne Heights Lawson Ingram English Street Guilford General Harry Morrill Burrus Memorial Hospital Mrs. Walser Childre
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