Miss Barrier Feted By Jolly Club Shower
The Jolly Club at the YWCA honored Miss Mae Barrier with a bridal shower ahead of her upcoming marriage to S/Sgt. F. R. Smith Jr. Hosts were Misses Marie Workman and Jen Polston. Cards included bridge and bingo with top prizes and gifts in a green and gold themed setting. Next week’s meeting moves to the YWCA surgical dressing rooms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jolly ¥ Club
YWCA
Mae Barrier
F. R. Smith, Jr
Marie Workman
Jen Polston
Miss Barrier
Esther Rae Jlson
Kerchief
Maxine Kennedy
Bobbie Pins
Virginia Crouch
Anne Allman
The
June evening party and USO events at local clubs
Calendar notes a 7 30 p m dessert bridge for Wood Country Club members, an 8 15 p m USO dance at the YMCA with a gee orchestra for service men, and a Sunday 5 to 7 p m buffet supper at the clubhouse hosted by Y groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rywood Country Clu
YMCA
Menanes
Postwar Prospects for Women Workers Warned by Labor Dept
The Women's Bureau predicts 2 million more women will stay in the labor force after the war, with about 15 million in the immediate postwar workforce. It notes high participation in 1940 and urges women to develop skills, join unions, and engage in economic questions. bulletin available from U S Superintendent of Documents for 10 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Bureau
U. S. Department of Labor
Women's Bureau
National Industrial Conference Board
Fofs
Bureau
Washington, D. C
High Point Enterprise
West 17Th Gt
New York
Open House Ends North Carolina Dealers Convention
About fifty women attended an open house at Tomlinson's in High Point as part of the North Carolina Coal Dealers Association convention. Hosts served punch and treats on the second floor after a tour of furniture showrooms highlighting restored Early American pieces. The formal banquet closed the convention at the Sheraton. Pattern advertisement follows with multiple garment options and ordering details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Carolina Coal Dealers Association
Tomlinson
High Point
Anna Tomlinson
Chas. T. Rawls
Edna Ferguson
Sheraton
Peddicord Band to Play for CadetsDance at High Point College
Tonight at Harrison gymnasium High Point College the American Federation of Government Employees hosts a farewell dance for the college detachment personnel about to close. John Peddicord and his Winston‑Salem orchestra replace an Overseas Replacement Depot band canceled by military orders. Dancing starts at 8:30 with local chaperones and staff-hosted sponsors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison Gymnasium
High Point College
American Federation of Government
B.T.C. Number Ten
Greensboro
John Peddicord
Winston-Salem
Peddicord
High Point
Rachel Ingram
Dot Pegram
Mary Stroupe
Juanita Love
Terry Childs
Betty Jean Culver
Mary Jo Wilson
Jerry Hedrick
Local Girls May Go to Roaring Gap Scout Camp
Mrs. Mabel Burnett, local Girl Scout director, reports Camp Shirley Rogers has two vacancies at Roaring Gap for local girls who registered late. Officials say the Winston-Salem camp can accommodate a few late entrants after the local quota was filled.
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Roaring Gap
Mabel Burnett
Shirley Rogers
Winston-Salem
Summer sports camp openings for youth in Roaring Gap
Ten- and eleven-year-olds can join a camp from June 28 to July 2 with ten positions. Another session runs July 12 to July 26 with one vacancy. Contact Miss Louise Shelton at the Roaring Gap Store Roaring Gap for details and enrollment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louise Shelton
Roaring Gap
Local Residents Move and Improve at High Point Memorial Hospital
W D Smith after two and a half weeks as patient at Boulevard unit shows improvement and plans to return home at 603 Hawthorne street. Mrs Sherwood Forrest improves at home after Baptist Hospital treatment in Winston Salem. Coy E Moose move to 321 Richardson street from 900 North Hamilton. Mrs John R Jarrett is patient at Boulevard unit. Peggy Yates daughter of John and Mrs Yates Trinity is patient at Washington Street unit after appendectomy and recovering well. Lieut H D Minnis Jr stationed at Fortis Keeton spends leave with parents at 1109 Greenway drive. Miss Margaret Reid of Elizabeth City visits Minnis residence.
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W. D. Smith
Boulevard
High Point Memorial Hospital
Hawthorne Street
Sherwood Forrest
Route One
Baptist
Coy E. Moose
Richardson Street
North
Hamilton Street
John R. Jarrett
Peggy Yates
John Yates
Trinity
Washington Street
H. D. Minnis, Jr
Fortis
Keeneton
H. D. Minnis
Greenway Drive
Margaret Reid
Elizabeth City
Minnis
Alumnae Chapter To Meet Monday At Fern Drive
The Alumnae Chapter of the Alpha Beta Phi sorority at High Point College will be entertained Monday evening by Mrs. Thomas F. Strickland at her Fern Drive home. The event was announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpha Beta Phi Sorority
High Point College
Thomas F. Strickland
Fern Drive
Ohio Visitor Is Feted At Tville Functions
Mrs William T of Toledo Ohio aunt of Mrs Pennington was honored at dinner at Colonial Drive home. Guests included Mrs Phil the guest, Mr and Mrs George Finch, Dr and Mrs Claiborne Pennington, Mr and Mrs Doak Finch, and others with the table arranged in white carnations and asters. Little Gardens club held a luncheon meeting with a blood plasma fund contribution and a $25 war bond purchase discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomasville
William T
Toledo
Ohio
Pennington
Glenn Pennington
T Home
Colonial Drive
Ono
Penningtons
Nnne
Phila
George D. Finch
Claiborne Pennington
Doak Finch
Jennie Pennington
R. W. Lambert
J. Walter Lambeth
Ben Harris
Little Gardens Club
C. L. White, Jr
Steve Burton
FE. J. Earnhardt
Larry Poole
Roy Proctor
W.S. Hunt, Jr
Hollywood Buzz Crews Survive Bermuda Gigs Amid War News
Linda Darnell led a Bermuda tour until five weeks into the invasion era delivering 28 shows to crews and soldiers. Other performers Kim Kimberly Nancy Barnes Patty Thomas and Linda Frenz led acts while Linda C. slimmed and prepared for The Great John L. studio fittings.
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Hollywood
Linda Darnell
Bermuda
Linda
Nancy Barnes
Patty Thomas
Kim Kimberly
Linda M. C
Burbanks
John L
Dangerous bidding theory in contract bridge misleads players
South opens as dealer in a vulnerable position as West overcalls at three spades. The analysis notes the overcall theory that early overcalls show strength, leading to an ill judged final contract. East leverages the miscommunication to double confidently, despite North’s misread, illustrating risks of uncoordinated partnerships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West
East
North
Hail Sticks to Wheat Farm as Insurance Lapses
Grover Meisel bought hail insurance one morning but a severe storm hit that afternoon destroying 400 acres of wheat. The loss occurred 24 hours before the new policy took effect, leaving him underinsured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haviland, Kas
Grover Meisel
Births Bennetts Welcome Daughter Judy Lynn
Lieutenant and Mrs W J Bennetts announce the birth of a daughter Judy Lynn on June 17 in an Albuquerque hospital. Mr and Mrs J A Newton announce the birth of a son Bruce Michael on June 18 at High Point Memorial Hospital Boulevard unit.
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Bennetts
W. J. Bennett
High Point
Albuquerque
New Mexico
Judy Lynn
Bruce Oam
Newton
J. A. Newton
Hamilton Street
Archdale
Bruce Michael
Boulevard
High Point Memorial Hospital
Hollywood Hi Jinks and Royalty Blur in 1930s Notes
A collage of entertainment items notes pint sized Bill Burton nearly fainting after a Scotch drop, Barbara Stanwyck’s son renaming to Tony, Abbott and Costello teaching Mar ion Hutton timing for In Society, and Sister Betty Hutton’s earlier lessons. Maj Arthur W Little visits Mocambo with Virginia Bruce, Georgiana Young and Charley Barnett pair up at Charley Foy’s, Louis Armstrong plans to send a cornet and recordings to New Orleans orphans, Ad Die Sherman set for A Wave a WAC and a Marine, and Lyle Latell of Boston Blackie fame reconciled.
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Hollywood
Bill Burton
Dick Haymes
Barbara Stanwyck
Dion
Tony
Abbott and Costello
Marion Hutton
Betty Hutton
Lou Holtz
Virginia Bruce
Mocambo
Arthur W. Little
Georgiana Young
Charley Barnett
Charley Foy
Louis Armstrong
New Orleans Orphans’ Asylum
Addie Sherman
WAC
Lyle Latells
Broughton Plans Early Start For Vice Presidential Bid
Raleigh June 23 State Treasurer Charles M Johnson said Broughton for vice president headquarters will open in Chicago early July ahead of the Democratic national convention A delegation from the Seieteek tele delegation to Governor Broughton for nomination plans to travel to Chicago before the regular convention to launch the Broughton campaign
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Raleigh
Broughton
Chica
Charles M. Johnson
Seieteek Tele
Chicago
Broughton Cam
Salisbury Spencer Trainmen Honored
Six Southern System Federation No 21 AFL bodies elected officers at a Birmingham gathering. Lee Ketchie of Spencer North Carolina was named secretary by the Brotherhood of Railway Car Men while J L Shader of Salisbury North Carolina was chosen secretary for the International Association of Sheet Metal Workers and J E Blake of Spartanburg South Carolina was named secretary for the International Association of Railway Machinists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Ala
Southern System Federation No. 21
AFL
Southern Railway System
Gulf, Mobile and To Railroad Company
Brotherhood of Railway Car Men
Lee Ketchie
Spencer
N. C
International Association of Sheet Metal Workers
J. L. Shader
Salisbury
International Association of Railway Machinists
J. E. Blake
Spartanburg
S. C
Yesterday's Majors Stars Highlight Big League Wins
Whit Wyatt pitched a complete game for the Dodgers in a 10-3 win over the Giants. Bill Zuber blanked the Senators for the Yankees with seven strikeouts. Ralph Hodgin led an 11 hit White Sox attack, Joe Orengo drove in three. Charlie Metro scored the winning run in the Tigers 4-3 win over the Indians. Mike Ryba and Roberto Estalella contributed for the Red Sox. Sam Fisella drove in the winning run in the Athletics 12th inning in a 7-4 split. Spud Davis and Al Rubeling helped the Pirates win 9-4 and 7-4. Ron Northey hit a 15th inning homer for the Phillies, while Jim Tobin pitched a five inning no hitter for the Braves before darkness ended the game.
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Whit Wyatt
Dodgers
Giants
Bill Zuber
Yankees
Senators
Ralph Hodgin
White Sox
Joe Orengo
Tigers
Charlie Metro
Tiger
Indians
Mike Ryba
Red Sox
Roberto Estalella
Athletics
Ryba
Pete Fox
Fstarella
Spud Davis
al Rubeling
Pirates
Davis
Pirate
Rubeling
Ron Northey
Phillies
Jim Tobin
Braves
Northey
Tobin
From Florabelle to streamlined secretaries a century apart
A reflective piece contrasts Florabelle Adams, a 1900s debutante who struggled in a lawyer's office, with modern Pennsylvania secretarial graduates. It highlights changing attitudes toward women at work, from propriety and tears to pride, discipline, and professional poise. The essay frames work as privilege and duty, noting the shift in self-image and expectations across generations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stenoys
Florabelle Adams
Adams
Florabelle
Lawyer 'E Office
Lawyer Armstrong
Pennsylvania
Forabelle
3 Day Fashion Show In Charlotte Draws Attendees
A three day fashion exhibition in Charlotte runs from Tuesday to Thursday with hundreds of stores from the Carolinas and Virginia expected to attend. Cousins of Atlanta arrange for exhibitors to place orders for full merchandise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlotte
Veral
Carolinas
Ginia
Atlanta
Genger
Prices of human hair in China rise after invasion
Prices of human hair in China have jumped 50 percent since the Japanese invasion, signaling market disruption and increased export pressures amid wartime shifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
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Columbus
Evelyn Westerbeck
Bricker
Labor Dept
Minnie Lee
Steed Iris James Helen Wright
Betty Trotter
Pauline Hedgecock
Princess Beauty Shop
N. Main St
Tel
Tomlinson’s
Maree
Ata
Imexsana
T'ville
Moyer Mendenhall
Langley Field
Robert McDonald
Dave Jester
Norfolk
Moore Street
Jerry Neal
Mary Lois
Anne
Timberland
Business and Professional Women's Club
Mills Home
Minnie. Gilliam
Edna Grubb
Asheville
Margaret McLeod
Luther Grimes
Lexington Avenue
Robert Sechrest
Fort Custer
Mich
Edward Sechrest
D. H. Sechrest
Edward Sechres
April
Mire
Martha
Forrest Grimes
J. M. Sears
Harrison Carroll
King Features Syndicate
U. S
John Brodel
Joan Leslie
Warner's
Joan
Hollywood Canteen
Ava Gardner
Mickey Rooney
Franchot Tone
F. Jerome Tone, Jr
American Machinery Manufacturers Association
Franchot
Georgia Gibbs
Bing Crosby
Worcester
Mass
Georgia
Crosby
Kay Francis
Alexia Smith
John Hubbard
Goodnight Ladies” Road Company
Brentwood
Arthur Freed
Harry Warren
Lucille Bremer
Fred Astaire
M-G-M
Walda Winchell
Tony Eden
Twentieth Century-Fox
Barry Sullivan
Timothy
Paramount
Notre Dame
Rotterdam
Phillip Dorn
South Dealer
Lisbon
Portugal
Argentina
Salisbury-Spencer
Associated Press
Elsie Robins
Charl
Mann Drug Store
W. Page Harris
Norwich
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