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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1942

Page

6

Pattern 4047 Anne Adams Sun Baby Wardrobe

Anne Adams Pattern 4047 offers sun-baby wardrobe items including overalls a sunshade a playsuit and a bolero in children's sizes 2 4 and 6. Instructions list fabric yardage for size 6 overalls and hat playsuit hat and bolero and ruffles with contrast. Send fifteen cents plus one cent for mailing to The High Point Enterprise Pattern Department for the Summer Pattern Book.

Anne Adams High Point Enterprise, Pattern Department West With New York N.Y

Murder in the Newfoundland jail hints at a hockey baseball past

In a Newfoundland inquest a Canadian Intelligence officer probes the victim Lemoy Statler's past. An undertaker finds a raw steak in the dead man’s heel, a clue leading to a former university athlete. Sergeant Rose identifies Statler’s likely hockey and baseball career, suggesting Ottawa share and university ties.

Clyde Dawson Canadian Intelligence Department Lemoy Statler Hedy Lamarr Statler Newfoundand Dawson Fome University Canada Ottawa Lemoy

Altrusa Club Names New Slate At Tea Hosted By Mrs Rothrock

Mrs. Mary Lou Rothrock hosted a tea at 208 Woorrow Avenue to honor Altrusa Club’s retiring president and introduce the new officers headed by Mrs. Mabel Burnett. The slate includes Mrs. Burnett president, Mrs. Mabel Hargett vice president, Mrs. Marie Fandlen secretary, Miss Anne Gibson treasurer, Miss Ednar Blake board member, with Miss Lillian Massey as the second board member absent. The event featured pink floral decorations, congealed salad, decorative sandwiches, cakes, iced tea, and nuts. The new officers begin in July with the first meeting July 14.

Altrusi Club Mary Lou Rothrock Woorrow Avenue Mabel Burnett Rothrock Burnett Mabel Hargett Marie . Fandlen Anne Gibson Ednar Blake Lillian Massey Altrusa Club

June Brides To Have No Electric Stoves Says OPA

June brides will be furnishing modern kitchens without electric ranges this year as the OPA Consumer Division limits electric ranges to meet wartime needs. WPB froze ranges in dealers and allocated stock for new housing and military orders, with replacement parts still available. Homeowners are advised to follow careful cleaning routines to extend range life and prevent enamel damage.

OPA WPB Army Navy

Family Reunion At Mrs Jones Home With Grateful Gathering

Mrs W C Jones of 108 West Farris Avenue anticipates a family reunion this week as children arrive from Greenville and Charlotte. Lieutenant W C Jones Jr and wife expected from Waco after his Conway Arkansas wedding. Also announced are births: Ronda Lee Mills June 28 and Linda Faye Phillips June 24 at Burrus Memorial Hospital. brides Miss Marian Byrd of Conway and Miss Susie Robertson of this city.

W. C. Jones West Farris Avenue Bruce McPherson Bruce, Jr William Harrison Greenville Thomas Jones Jones Charlotte W. C Jones, Jr Waco Texas Lieutenant Jones Conway Arkansas Marian Byrd Stanley Mills Laurel, Md Ronda Lee Burrus Memorial Hospital Paul T. Phillips High Point Route 2 Linda Fave Phillips Susie Robertson

Caring for an Electric Range in Daily Use

Cleaning racks with fine steel wool is advised. Wipe deep-well coker lining with a damp cloth then dry. Do not immerse insulated lid in water. Allow the deep-well to cool before re placing the kettle. Avoid storing food in the oven and ensure the range rests evenly. Keep the vent clean and wiring in good shape. If units misbehave, call a repair man promptly. Maintain A-t condition daily.

Lexington Party Fetes Visitor and Bridge Club Meets

In Lexington on June 29 Mrs. John A. McCrary hosted a farewell luncheon for Mrs. Mack Stamps who is moving to Durham and for Mrs. Whitt Brown of Wilmington. Guests included Mrs. Stamps, Mrs. Brown, and several others. bridge followed lunch. The Double Deck Bridge Club met at West Thirdt Avenue with high scores awarded and ice cream served. a Park View gathering for Mrs. Stamps featured a vase prize and a red white and blue gift tray.

Lexington John A. McCrary Mack Stamps Durham Whitt Brown Wilmington Masdames Stamps Brown Cecil Hayes Richard Phillips Joe Mann W. B.rant Stokes Adderton J. E. Hull Double Deck Bridge Club West Thirdt Avenue Fred C. Michael Hall Pugh Beck Ed Beck W. T. Norman Myrtle Strelitz Norman Parkview Bridge Stamps Mary Link 2. S. Hutchins Basil Melton Frank Smith Joe Mann, Jr Milton Block Charles Hoover

Kernersville Visitor Honored At Tea Sunday

Miss Gladys Cain of Kernersville was feted at an informal tea Sunday afternoon hosted by Miss Judy Primm. Guests, including Peggy Atkins Dot Allman Katharine Crawford Isis Moffitt Virginia Snider Edith Greene and others, were presented to the honoree as tea and delicacies were served. Mrs Atkins presided over the tea table.

Gladys Cain Kernersville Judy Primm J. #. Atkins Peggy Atkins Dot Allman Katherine Jowers Isis Moffitt Kathevine Crawford Almina Stroud Virginia Snider Edith Greene Mary Simmons Blanche White

Wesley Memorial Methodist Picnic Planned at City Lake Park

The Woman's Wesley Bible class schedules their annual picnic for Tuesday afternoon at City Lake park with bus transport from the church. Rain plan has the event moved to the church basement and attendees asked to bring husbands or guests.

Wesley City Lake Woman's Wesley Bible Wesley Memorial Methodist Church City Lake Park

Local residents make visits and travels this weekend

E L Bailey and daughter Rebecca Anne left for Newport Rhode Island to visit Bailey at the Naval Training Station for two weeks. Doris Robbins, nurse at Presbyterian Hospital in Charlotte, arrives for a two week visit with her parents in High Point. Mrs Paul Greenway returns home from Winston-Salem Baptist Hospital improved. E J Logan of Skagway Alaska and wife Gladys Wade Logan visit High Point relatives. Girls from High Point depart for Camp Yonahlessee Blowing Rock with several planning to stay two months. Millicent Young and Mary Frances Webster of Sedgfield visit Newport News Virginia Beach this week.

Ates. E. L Bill) Bailey Rebecca Anne Newport Rhode Island Mx Bailey United States Naval Training Station Doris Robbins Presbyterian Hospital Charlotte Mrs. T. C. Robbins Low Avenue Paul Greenway High Pow Route 2 Baptist E. J. Logan Skagway Alaska High Point Logan Gladys Wade Millicent Young Mary Frances Webster Sedgefield Newport News Virginia Beach

Miss Tull Leaves for Duke Hospital Duties

Miss Margaret Tull, daughter of Mr and Mrs W F L Tull, will depart tomorrow from Detroit to Durham to begin a position at Duke Hospital. She has spent the past month with her parents at 305 Thurston Street and previously worked for St Joseph's Mercy Hospital as a dietitian.

Margaret Tull W. FL Tull Thurston St Durham Duke Hospital Miss Tull St Joseph's Mercy Hospital Detroit Mich

Auto Dealers Study Effects On Industry

Wrightsville Beach, June 29. The North Carolina Automobile Dealers Association, in its eighth annual convention, studied the impact of national legislation and wartime conditions on the industry. Ray Chamberlain discussed national legislation while Marty Sommers spoke on the present and future of the industry. Rep. J Bayard Clark was to speak, and Governor Wm. Broughton would be the principal speaker at tonight’s banquet. Officers to be elected tomorrow.

Wrightsville Beach North Carolina Automabilite Dealers’ Association Ray Chamberlain National Automobile Dealers’ Association Marty Sommers National Office of Price Administration Atlanta J. Bayard Clark

Gas Cards Good Through July 21 War ration seals explained

The Office of Price Administration outlined that repro duction of a war bond seal on A and B gasoline rationing cards can be used to buy gasoline between July 15 and July 22. The seal values vary by card type, with A three to B-3 six gallons for cars and smaller amounts for motorcycles. Unused units remain valid until July 2 and July 22 changes apply to new local cards.

Washington Office of Price Administration OPA

Services At The Churches But Also A Night In Queens

A New York report describes Christian Science service readings led by a magistrate in Queens where 30 Black men and a woman faced disorderly conduct charges from noisy dances. The defendant joked invitees were not all invited, prompting the judge to suspend sentence.

Plain Truth New York John Mason Queens Dance Halls Carr

Death of Hoyt C Cranford in San Diego Navy Hospital

Hoyt C Cranford, 46, World War veteran and 22 year Navy sailor, died Saturday in the U S Naval Hospital at San Diego. He was a native of Montgomery County and son of Rudolph Cranford and Sallie Loflin Cranford of Thomasville. Surviving are his mother, three brothers Cc G Cranford C W Cranford of Thomasville and Join Crawford of Eldorado, two sisters Mrs J A Johnson and Mrs N B Tucker of Thomasville and Miss Irene Crawford of Eldorado. The body will be sent to Thomasville for funeral services likely at Macedonia Methodist Church in Montgomery County. arrangements incomplete.

Hoyyt C. Cranford Enterprise Thomasville Hoyt C. Cranford Sallie Loflin Cranford Naval Hospital San Diego California Cranford Navy Montgomery County Rudolph Cranford Cc. G. Cranford C. W. Cranford Crawford Eldorado Shter J. A. Johnson N. B. Tucker Irene Crawford Fldorado Macedonia Methodist Church

Interment to Follow in Church Cemetery

Interment will follow in the church cemetery as part of services noted in the notice. The brief item lists funeral arrangements and burial details for a local observance. No additional context or names are provided in the readable fragment.

Funeral Rites for Mrs Mary Jane Ball in Thomasville

Funeral service for Mrs. Mary Jane Ball a prominent Thomasville route one resident died Saturday afternoon was held at Bethany Reformed Church Sunday at four PM Rev W T Albright led the service. Motsingers and Henry McGhee joined in songs Abide With Me In the Sweet Bye and Bye and Sane Time Tomorrow Pallbearers included Irvin Beck Francis Beck Arthur Ball Ernest Ball Raymond Ball and Fred Ball Interment followed in the church cemetery.

Mary Jane. Ball Thomasville Mary Jane Ball Bethany Reformed Church W. T. Albright Henry McGhee Rohe Motsinger Hollis Motsinger Mr. Motsinger Irvin Beck Francis Beck Arthur Ball Ernest Ball Raymond Ball Fred Ball

Mrs Mattie Overcash Dies After Illness in Thomasville

Mrs Mattie Overcash 33 wife of Lee Overcash dies at home after long illness. Native of Randolph County daughter of Alfred and Mrs Moffitt. Survived by six sons Willie James Edward Hubert Avery Clifford all of Thomasville one daughter Mrs Vernon Hunt one brother Charlie Moffitt Lexington one sister Mrs Charles Myers Winston-Salem. Member of Unity Chapel Methodist Church funeral Tuesday at four in the church.

Thomasville Mattie Overcash Unity Street Lee Overcash Randolph County Alfred Moffitt Willie Overcash James Overcash Edward Overcash Hubert Overcash Avery Overcash Clifford Overcash Vernon Hunt Charlie Moffitt Lexington Charles Myers Winston-Satem Unity Chapel Methodist Church

Freddie Gene Hicks Funeral Service Held in Thomasville

The funeral for 20 month old Freddie Gene Hicks of Thomasville took place at Hughes Grove Baptist Church. Rev S G Sayer led the service with singers Tha Mae Bean and others. Pallbearers included J R Ticks James Lovelace and others. Interment followed in the church cemetery. A second note mentions rising turkey production in the United States, doubling over 19 years.

Thomasville Freddie Gene Hicks Coy Hicks Virginia Avenue Hughes Grove Baptist Church S. G. Sayer L. B. Rule J. C. Roberts John Creed Tha Mae Bean Rugged J. R. Ticks James Lovelace Robert Lovelace Dalton Gailey

Thomasville Amateur Horse Show Planned for Sunday

Thomasville hosts an Amateur Horse Show at Brookdale Riding Stables on Sunday afternoon. Proceeds go to the local Junior Chamber of Commerce for a sign board listing service men. Admission is free except for a voluntary contribution. Only amateur events will be held including ponies and gaited saddle horses.

Thomasville Brookdale Lewis [Hall Thomasville Horse Show Association

Walnut Cove Man’s Death Termed Suicide

James William Bullin, 45, was found dead near his father in law’s home three miles west of Walnut Cove. He had been shot through the heart with a rifle found beside him. Sheriff John J. Taylor investigated and termed the death a suicide.

Walnut Cove James William Bullin Here John J. Taylor

Visiting in reverse Philadelphia tale unfolds

A man Lovell At king from Belgrade Florida visited his wife in Philadelphia with his five and two year old children. On arrival they learned Mrs Atkins had just left for Belgrade to see them. Atkins is starting back again.

Philadelphia Lovell Atking Belgrade Fla Atkins

Also Mentioned on This Page

By Cannne Adams Dan Alan Jones Clarence L. Jones Guilford Avenue Stone Ferry Command A. W. O'Brien Lewey Statler Awson U. S. Army Sergi del Rose Ilinois Newfoundland Shane Ad ‘Nan Ess Iea Mrs. Jones Ronda Lee Mills Mrs. Phillips York, S.C Monroe Kennedy, Jr York, S. C Martha Madeline Leonard D. G. Leonard Bridge Club Ickery Methodist Young People’s Christian Endeavor Society Vickery Methodist Church Hermen Yokeley Aliss Kimily Kirkman Flora Mac Hohn Lois Tiohn Emily Carolyn Wickman High Point City Lake Blowing Rock Betty Jo Snider Pat Groome Betty Ann Rankin Patricia Cook Mary Jo Ryan Mary Jo Spencer Franklin Allen Perry A. F. Perry Long Street Smith Christian Science Mary Baker Eddy Jesus Mrs. Mattie Overcash The United States
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