Bridge party honors Miss Helen Raper bride elect
Mrs. Nathan Napier and John Jennings Jr entertained at the Napier home on the Greensboro road with a bridge party for Miss Helen Raper, bride elect, of High Point and States. Alpha Theta Psi sisters attended along with relatives and guests. Top score prize went to Mrs. Dennis Young and runner-up to Miss Lucile Browne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helenaper
Basher
High Point
States
Nathan Napier
John Jennings, Jr
Apier
Greensboro Road
Alpha Theta Psi Sorority
Igh Point College
Sde-Elect
Noree
Cologne
Dennis Young
Lucile Browne
Anne Raper
Nancy Cole
Hickory
Unity Nash
Ina McAdams
Thelma Moss
Mesdames Herbert Ragan
Thomas Bouldin
Honor Wardell
Thomas Strickland
Andrew Smith
James Brooks
Bill Carter
Tyree Nabors
C. R. Hinshaw
Marriage of Miss Essie Dale Hunter and Rufus DeVane Dickson
The ceremony occurred at 9 30 am at the bride’s home, 410 Gatewood Avenue High Point with only relatives and close friends attending. Dr A B Conrad officiated using the Baptist ring rite. The bride wore a powder blue suit and navy accessories. After the ceremony the couple left for a bridal trip and will reside at 410 Gatewood Avenue after July 4. Out of town guests included Dr and Mrs Tom Dickson of Syracuse NY and Mrs G K Gillie of Reidsville among others. Formal announcements note the marriage took place on June 25 1940 High Point NC with home at 410 Gatewood Avenue after July 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missie Dale Hunter
Rufus D. Kson
Gated Avenue
A. B. Conrad
First Baptist Church
Jessie May Young
Dickson
Mere College
Raleigh
A. P. Dickson
Hoke County
Frances Dickson
Davidson College
University of North Carolina
Chapel Hill
Gatewood Avenue
Tom Dickson
Syracuse
N. Y
G. K. Gillie
Reidsville
Wayland Seagraves
Holly Springs
W. B. Young
Jessie May
Ruth Young
Helen Dickson
Rufus DeVane Dickson
Essie Dale Hunter
High Point
North Carolina
Gleaners of Main Street Methodist Hold Social Meeting
At Main Street Methodist church the Gleaners group held a June meeting at Mrs. Wall’s home on School Avenue with Miss Amanda Wall singing solo numbers and Wilma Wall on piano. Mrs. Leland Crouch presided, the session opened with devotion, and refreshments followed a social hour. Visitors included Isa Daisy Hall in Richmond for a house party and Miss Jane Pratt visiting from Lexington via Washington, D. C.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omasville
Ames O. C. Wall
Zeb Robin
Wade Tillotson
Gleaners
Main Street Methodist Arch
Leland Crouch
A. L Jott
Amanda Wall
Wilma Wall
Isa Daisy Hall
Richmond
Mary Virginia
Black College
Blackstone
Jane Pratt
Mare Snell
Washington, D. C
Lexa
W. O. Burgin
Utive
Grady Williamson
Lexington
Tives
Isses Amanda Wall
Max Moore
Bobby Carpenter
Rufus Herring
Lake Junaluska
North Carolina DAR and UDC Host Convention Tea
Delegates and visitors for the 26th annual NC Department American Legion Auxiliary convention and High Point Auxiliary members with two hostess groups are invited to a tea at Mrs. J F Hayden's home. The Alexander Martin chapter DAR and the High Point UDC will join in hospitality. The indoor tea starts at 6:30 PM due to rain and was planned as a garden event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Carolina Department of the American Legion Auxiliary
High Point
Auxiliary
J. F. Hayden
Alexander Martin
Daughters of the American Revolution
United Daughters of the Confederacy
Stephens Bible Class Meets Wednesday Afternoon
The Stephens Bible Study class will meet Wednesday at 3 o clock in the afternoon at Mrs. John York’s Hawthorne Street home. Rev. Smith will select the subject for the session. JOSEPH LEE SHAW BORN AT HOSPITAL
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephens
John York
Hawthorne Street
Smith
Joseph Lee Shaw
Howard Shaw
Burlington
Joseph Lee
Burrus Memorial Hospital
Roanoke Couple Visits Family in Roanoke
The Young People’s Conference of the Methodist Church is noted. Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Tudor of Roanoke Virginia spent Sunday with Mrs. Percy Tudor at her Spring Street home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young People’s Conference of
The
Methodist Church
W. H. Tudor
Roanoke
Percy Tudor
Spring Street
Acme Paris Chief Walks 400 Miles Fleeing Germans
NEA Special Correspondent recounts Jean Graffis manager of the Acme Newspictures Paris bureau who walked 400 miles from Paris to Bordeaux with a small dog to escape German bombs. He left with staff, rode a truck part way, then walked when forced from the vehicle, enduring eleven days of travel to reach safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acme
Paris
Bordeaux
Jean Graffis
Acme Newspictures
Graffis
France
Area Dinners And Dances Highlight North Carolina Auxiliary
Activities closing the North Carolina Department Auxiliary convention feature area dinners joint parley luncheon and two dances for delegates and visitors. Area vice presidents preside as nominations are made for officers and delegates for September Boston National convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Carolina Department of the American Legion Auxiliary
Wesley Memorial Church
H. L. Swain
Williamston
J. V. Edwards
Wilmington
Z. V. Conyers
Greensboro
George Bostian
China Grove
R. K. Shotwell
Asheville
A. C. Duncan
Forest City
Boston
Sons of the Legion
Junior Legion Auxiliary
High Point College
Legion Auxiliary
Legion
National Guard
Emerywood Country Club
H. A. Newell
Henderson
Weaver Mann
William Corwith
Herbert B. Taylor
J. H. Allred
Thomas Strickland
Buddy
Wesley Memorial
City Lake
Mra. N.S
Sheraton Hotel
Frank Johnson
Statesville
T. J. Gause
John Lowe
Lexington
C. P. Andrew
Charlotte
R. S. McGeachey
Weldon
Herbert Taylor
Dunn
Arelia Adams
Newton
Rockville Center
New York
American Legion Auxiliary
Adams
Author Portrays Early America as Spendthrift Era
The author of Stars on the Sea argues Americans historically spent freely with public and private resources. He cites colonial dinners in Virginia or South Carolina with lavish fare to illustrate a culture of extravagance, contrasting it with today’s budgeting and thrift as a virtue in limited regions. The piece reflects on Revolutionary standards and evolving governmental spending attitudes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
South Carolina
North Carolina Farm Market Report on Potatoes and Vegetables
The latest U.S. Agricultural Marketing Service and North Carolina Department of Agriculture report covers North Carolina potato shipments and wholesale market prices across major hubs. It lists carload volumes, fob and delivered prices for Cobblers and other varieties, and price ranges in Washington, Cleveland, New York, Chicago, Detroit, Philadelphia, and other markets for tomatoes peppers peaches corn carrots squash cucumbers Lima beans dewberries huckleberries and snap beans with notes on market strength and weakness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Carolina
U. S. Agricultural Marketing Service
North Caroline
U. S
Washington
N. C
Cleveland
U.S
New York
Ala
Bliss Triumphs
Detroit
Market Steady
Philadelphia
Florida
Macon
Y Bu
Ty Bu
Boston
Pittsburgh
Rothrock Kennedy Families Plan July 7 Reunion
The Rothrock and Kennedy families will hold their annual reunion on Sunday July 7 at the home of W H Underwood near Thomasville. An interesting program is planned and a large turnout is expected as both families are prominent in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rothrock-Kennedy Families
Thomasville
Rothrock
Dodges Air Bombs Reaches Bordeaux After 11 Day Ordeal
Graffis survived an 11 day ordeal dodging air bombardment to reach Bordeaux with 109 pounds lost and no money. He spoke little of his wife and baby missing in Paris while reuniting with most of his NEA Service staff. His team included Jean Gaudilliere, Charles Baulard, and Tatania Glebhoff, all traveling from Paris or from offices in New York and Des Moines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bordeaux
Graffis
Paris
Ofice
Charles Baulard
Tatania Glebhoff
Richmond
Ind
Des Moines
NEA Service
Cleveland
Acme Newspictures
New York
Delegates Return From Carolina Virginia Girl Reserves Meet
Three Girl Reserve delegates and secretary Susannah Thomas of the YWCA return from the Carolina Virginia summer conference at Camp Betty Hastings Winston Salem. Carolyn Jones Mary Ann Thomas and Dorothy Price attended with Thomas elected assistant program chairman for next year. High Point sent two delegates to the Raleigh conference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susannah Thomas
Camp Betty Hastings
Winston-Salem
Carolyn Jones
Mary Ann Thomas
Dorothy Price
High Point
Guilford Battleground
Blue Triangle Club
Thomasville Citizens Rally For Red Cross Relief Funds
The June report shows about $1,500 raised in Thomasville with a $2,000 goal for Red Cross relief, gathered without a formal drive. The piece also laments waste in American kitchens and resources, urging economical use amid rising national debt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomasville
Red Cross Relief Fund
Roundup of Yankees Giants Dodgers and other notes
In the last two weeks the Yanks Giants and Dodgers played 11 Sunday games with only one tie. Tex Oliver buys home in Eugene Ore signaling no move before contract ends. Torby MacDonald from Harvard eyed by the Yanks as a potential outfielder. Ed Danforth reviews Dempsey Luttrell bout as gag fun at $5. Joe DiMaggio reportedly upset with Cronin for reduced playing time. Van derbilt lands J P Moore amid SEC interest. Pee Wee Reese shy after beaning with three for four. Beantown geography confusion noted among NL pitchers. Two Yankee stars hitting .300+ as McCarthy muc h on the beach. Kayak II expected to start in Hollywood Gold Cup. Heafner poker controversy noted with golf writers. Temple of Illinois Wesleyan sold to Easton for seasoning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Yanks
Giants
Dodgers
Tennessee
Fordham
Harvard
The
Joe McCarthy
Clayton Heafner
Temple of Illinois Wesleyan
Easton, Md
Heavyweight Bob Sikes Born On Lincoln Birthday
Robert E. Lee Sikes, known as Bob Sikes in boxing circles, carries a full name tied to a historic namesake and was born on Lincoln's birthday, linking his identity to a notable date in American history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matters OF Record
Bob Sikes
Robert E. Lee Sikes
Lincoln
Pro Pointers By Art Krenz
Johnny Revolta, former PGA champion, fights a persistent hook. He focuses on keeping the left hand from turning over at impact to keep the clubface square and prevents the left elbow from collapsing. When the left arm fails, the right hand overpowers, so Revolta urges swinging the club with the hands not lunging the body to avoid slicing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Art Krenz
NEA Service
Johnny Revolta
Correc
Revolta
Thomasville Lions Install Newly Elected Officers
Vernon G. Snyder was installed as president of the Thomasville Lions Club at a noon meeting at the Womans Club building. Rev. Samuel Wiley led the installation as retiring president, with O S Peer Charles Kearns Clyde Allman Paul Keyes Lank Harris Charles Eanes and Bill Thompson named to officer roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomasville
Vernon G. Snyder
Thomasville Lions Club
Womans Club
Samuel Wiley
O.S. Peer
Charles Kearns
Clyde Allman
Paul Keyes
Lank Harris
Charles Eanes
Bill Thompson
Lost Colony actress dies in automobile accident
Pretty Tessie Basnight fifteen year old milkmaid in The Lost Colony died from injuries after a car wreck in Manteo at 2 am. She was returning from a party with Charlie Midgett when the car skidded and rolled several times. Survived by Captain and Mrs Tom Basnight of Manteo and brothers Arvin Basnight and Tommy Basnight.
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Manteo
Tessie Basnight
Charlie Midgett
Tom Basnight
Arvin Basnight
Yellowstone National Park
Tommy Basnight
Washington, D. C
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Hurch
Atmasville
D.A.R
U. D.C
Stephens Bible Class
Flapper
COPA
WY Aea Service, Inc
T.M. Fog US
By Sylvia
NEA
Acme News Pictures
Maurice Bellambe
Charles Raulard
F. van Wyck Mason
New England
West
van Wyck Mason
Jean Gaudilliere
United States
Upper
Michigan
Wisconsin
Maine
Europe
BY Bwddie Brietz
Ed Danforth
Atlanta Journal
Dempsey
Cowboy Luttrell
Luke Hamlin
Joe DiMaggio
Joe Cronin
Dominic
Vanderbilt
J. P. Moore
Arkansas
Pee Wee Reese
Brooklyns
Beantown
Mpact
Danny Revolts
Thomasville Lions
Duke Power CO
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