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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1944

Page

6

Alpha Theta Psi Sorority Feted By Mrs Strickland

High Point College alumnae chapter Alpha Theta Sorority enjoyed a June meeting at Mrs. Thomas E Strickland s Fern Dale Drive home. Guests included Mrs Chester Gregory Miss Annie Lee Jarrell and Miss Hildreth Gabriel. Top scores earned perfume and bath powder prizes.

Alpha Theta Sorority High Point College Thomas E. Strickland Ferndale Drive Chester Gregory Annie Lee Jarrell Hildreth Gabriel Thomas Bouldin Trinity Mesdames Bouldin Gregory Tyree Nabors William Carter Dennis Young Cameron Deans Unity Nash

Picnic Supper Marks Final Detachment Event at High Point College

About 300 attended a picnic supper for the High Point College Aviation Detachment marking the unit's closing and personnel transfer. The Army hosted, USO assisted with plans and hospitality, and Mrs. E C Harville led cooking. Highlights included moving tires, a College Detachment vs Jay Newby All Star baseball game, and aviation-themed movies by Avia St Bissette. Captain Wayne praised the USO and Harville staff for a standout evening.

High Point College Army USO E. C. Harville College and Dietician Aviation St . Bissette Jay Newby Bissette Air Corps al College Wayne Harville

Art Exhibit Opens At Elm Street School Afternoon And Evening

Elm Street school hosts a state art exhibit this afternoon from three to five and tonight from eight to ten. Mrs. W B McEwen serves as state chairman and the event is sponsored by the North Carolina Federation of Women's Clubs. Twelve noted North Carolina artists display works as part of a traveling show across the state. The article also notes that nearly 400000 dollars worth of American toys were received into South Africa last year.

Elm Street School W. B. McEwen North Carolina Federation of Women's Clubs South Africa

District BPWC Names Oriana James Third District Director

Mrs Oriana B James of this city was elected to lead the Third District of the North Carolina Federation of Business and Professional Women's Clubs at the Asheville meeting. The district includes Leaksville Spray Winston Salem Greensboro Asheboro Thomasville and High Point with recruitment of new clubs a major 1944 45 goal. Dr Irma Henderson Smathers of Asheville headed the state alamo at the same meeting which ran June 23 25 for its 23rd annual convention with other local BPWC members in attendance.

North Carolina Federation of Business and Professional Women's Clubs Oriana B. James Leaksville-Spray Winston-Salem Greensboro Asheboro Thomasville High Point Alamo Irma Henderson Smathers Asheville BPWC E. M. Shipman Anne Russell Feral Green Annette Stowe Alta Chamelin Birtie White

Community Calendar Highlights Apt Activities This Week

The calendar lists events at multiple venues from Wednesday to Sunday. Activities include a American Auxiliary meeting with Mrs. J T Mann, reports from Charlotte convention and Girls State Greensboro, cake cutting for Miss Alice Hoffman and Lieut Alfred Scofield, a Garden Club meeting, a wedding at Wesley Memorial, a Temperance Union gathering, family dinner at Emerywood, a country club gin rummy party, USO dance at the YMCA, and a YWCA buffet supper closing the series for summer.

American — Auxiliary J. T. Mann Johnson Street Charlotte Greensboro Alice Hoffman Alfred Scofield Hoffman West Emerywood Gardens CT. Thy

Stephens Bible Study Class Meets Tomorrow

The Stephens Bible Study class will meet tomorrow at 3 PM with Mrs. John G. York at her Hawthorne street home. Mrs. C. F. Grayson will be the leader for this session. The Government of Spain is trying to increase domestic production of manganese.

Stephens Stephens Bible Study John G. York Hawthorne Street C. 5. Grayson Spain

Exceptional defense preserves trump for partner in bridge

In a highly unusual contract bridge deal with North as dealer and both sides vulnerable, the defender holds the high trump when it is the only trump for their side. The declarer holds ample length in the suit, creating an exception to the general rule.

North

Bridge play scrambles to seal contract after risky diamond line

In a tense bridge hand West discards a heart to a diamond ace while declarer plans a club finesse. West later cashes hearts and returns a club to threaten a ruff, West ruffs none, and South chooses a heart, unsure if East holds the club or spade queen. East’s distribution leaves declarer unable to guard against the thirteenth card and the contract is doomed.

West South Declarer East i Jaelen En Ted Totter East

Eight year old Raynard Clay to seek Baltimore treatment tonight

Raynard Clay son of Mr and Mrs Frank Clay of 406 Gordon street leaves this evening for Baltimore Md where he has been treated intermittently since April He will be accompanied by his father and expects to be away for several days.

Raynard Clay Frank Clay Gordon Street Baltimore

McBride Boy Celebrates Ninth Birthday at Home Party

Philip Larry McBride was entertained Saturday afternoon by Jean Davis at 1416 Tryon Street on Larrys ninth birthday. Eighteen guests attended including John Newlin and Peggy Rumsey. A pink and white cake with ice cream, games, and miniature flags accompanied gifts for Larry.

Philip Larry McBride Jean Davis Tryon Street Larry John Newlin Peggy Rumsey

Births Jerald Michael Black and Jerry Leigh Kirk

Irvin and Mrs. Black announce the birth of a son Jerald Michael June 23 at Boulevard unit High Point Memorial hospital. Aviation Cadet and Mrs. W G Kirk Jr announce the birth of son Jerry Leigh on June 24 at Boulevard unit High Point Memorial Hospital. Kirk resides at 307 Kennedy street while husband stationed at Ocala Florida with the army. The Netherlands Indies Government has a program to establish basic industries.

Jerald Michael Black Irvin Black Montheu Avenue Jerald Michael Boulevard Unit High Point Memorial Hospital Kirks W. G. Kirk, Jr Jerry Leigh Boulevard

Council Institute set for August by NCFWC board

North Carolina Federation of Women's Clubs executive board at Raleigh named August 30-31 as dates for the annual Council Institute to accommodate teachers starting in September. The program will include forums, panels, and talks on issues such as cartels and postwar plans, led by first vice president Mrs. J. C. Williams.

North Carolina Federation of Women's Clubs Raleigh Institute J. C. Williams Wilmington J. Henry Highsmith Federation John Oan Gordon Maddrey Ahoskie Paul B. White Hill International Actions Department James T. Little Greenville W. T. Boss J. O. MacClelland James O. Brownie Atlanta Constitution Charlotte Woman's Club Preston C. Farrar Chapel Hill Ellen Black Winston Farrar State Legislative Council John D. Robinson Wallace Robinson Department On Veterans’ Aid General Federation of Women's Clubs Broughton Committee On Home and Public Safety Highsmith American Home Agent Leon McC. Vick Durham Karl Bishopric Spray Home Demonstration Clubs Nurses’ Association U. S. Army Norman T. Kirk North Carolina Federation of Women’s Clubs Larkspur Jacksonville Florida

Why Aren't Women Good Sports

Elsie Robinson argues against male and female roles in risk taking and sports. G A C contends most women discourage risk, but the piece asserts women have always shouldered care and risk, and that without women taking chances humanity might not endure.

Deep River minister improves after illness

Rev. Joseph Peele, absent from the Deep River pulpit due to illness, is improving and other ministers have filled in. Mrs. Mittie Wilson and daughter Nina visited relatives in Raleigh and Pittsboro. T. J. Jones remains in serious condition after six weeks at High Point Memorial Hospital. Mrs. A. B. Jordan and children visited relatives near Summerfield. A dinner honored Adolphus and Ralph Gossett in service. Ralph attended with his wife and small son. Berea Bible class met at the hut for a June gathering with pot luck and a brief business meeting.

Joseph Peele Deep River Mittie Wilson Nina Raleigh Pittsboro T. J. Jones Boulevard High Point Memorial Hospital A. B. Jordan Summerfield W. S. Gossett Adolphus Ralph Berea

Rail cars and trailers in operation in Chile

Motor rail cars and trailers just placed in operation in Chile carry 90 passengers. In Holland 12 youths are sent to prison for forming an anti German club. Gold was discovered in Australia in 1851.

Chile Holland Australia

Girl Scouts Do Red Cross Work for Bandages

Girl Scouts of Troop 14 under Mrs. Jonat Hawkins rolled 325 bandages on Fridays helped by Mrs. Kenn ony and Mrs. J. H. Allred. They plan to continue the work through the remainder of the summer.

Girl Scouts Jonat Hawkins Mildred Jeffers Peggy Bencini Ella Jew Jane Allen Joan Jarrel Kennony J. H. Allred

Former Episcopalian Bishop Theodore Duboseton Dies

Bishop Theodore Dubose ton, 81, of Jackson Mississippi, longtime Episcopal church leader, died in a Jackson hospital after 41 years of service. He retired and was succeeded by William Mercer Green. A Winnsboro native, he once served as chancellor of the University of the South.

Jackson Miss Theodore Duboseton Southeastern South William Mercer Green Winnsboro University of the South Tenn Mississi

Sundress Pattern 4847 for Women to Sew

Pattern 4847 by Anne Adams offers a button-back sundress with matching bolero in sizes 12 through 40. Includes transfer motifs for linens and garments, priced twenty cents per pattern, plus ten cents for the pattern book. Order details listed for High Point Enterprise Pattern Department in New York.

Anne Adams High Point Enterprise Pattern Department West 17Th Gt New York

Women of Moose Install State At Meeting Here

The Women of the Moose held a regular meeting at the Hall with Senior Regent Dorothy Forward presiding. J. O. Poindexter installed the new slate, naming Frances Lopp as Senior Regent and listing officers including Dorothy Forward, Annie Bradly, Mabel Beeson, Amy Forward, Aussie Forward, Gladys Richardson, Grace Beverly, Annie Henderson, and Effie Rambaulis. Poindexter spoke on cooperation between the Loyal Order of Moose and the Auxiliary Women of the Moose, followed by a nine o'clock ceremony and refreshments for members and visitors.

the Moose Dorothy Forward J. O. Poindexter Frances Lopp Annie Bradly Mabel Beeson Amy Forward Aussie Forward Gladys Richardson Grace Beverly Sentinel Annie Henderson Argus Effie Rambaulis Poindexter Loyal Order of Moose Women of the Moose

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Alpha Theta Psi Sorority Strickland Reddy Kilowatt Duke Power Company East High Point Woman's Christian Temperance Union Oak Grove Baptist Church Kivett Drive R. L. Smith Emerywood Country Club Y.M.C.A Y.W.C.A Famous & Dia E. Pinkham Pinkham Lydia E. Pinkham Wilma Byerly Farmier York County Hospital Rock Hill S. C L. D. Chaney Washington Unit W. P. Frazier John Venable Route Four Carolina Beach Margaret Russell Richlands Jacqueline Kennedy Rotary Drive University of North Carolina John Lewis Fishell Winston- Salem Fred J. Flagler, Jr Navy Kappa Alpha Chapter Carolina McBride Netherlands Indies Council-Institute NCFWC Charles G. Doak Federation of Women's Clubs Elsie Robinson G.A.C Paramount Guilfor Furniture Cd N. Main St Lifebudy Ax Cannon Towels Swan Efird’s Dept.stor South Main Street By Chane Ohlams Women of Moose Minnie Lee Steed Iris James Helen Wright Betty Trotter Pauline Hedgecock Princess Beauty Shop
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