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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1944
Page
13
The Jamestown Book Club held a well attended meeting with Mrs H N Williard hosting. Miss Ora spoke on Rus nation and its political and social impact since World War I. The final meeting is set for March 9 in the building at 3 30 with awards for school attendance.
Miss Letha Marsh of Siler City and Corporal Hartwell Way of the United States Army united in a simple ceremony Friday afternoon February 2 at 3 o clock in the Bar of the First Methodist Bennettsville South Carolina Reverend E S Dunbar officiated. Way is the son of Mr and Mrs E F Way Asheboro and is a World War II veteran who was in Hawaii in 1943. He will soon be stationed at Martinsburg Virginia. The bride is the daughter of Dr F Marsh of Siler City and Mrs Marsh and attended Liberty High School. The couple plan to reside with the bride’s mother temporarily.
The Theta Psi sorority of Hint College held its annual banquet and dance at Emerywood Country Club with Dr and Mrs Walkup McCain as special guests. Highlights included a marimba performance by Charlotte Zimmerman, elegant red and white decor, and toasts from Katheryn Cross and Ruth Griffith. Notables and alumnae attended from Duke University Elizabeth City and Brookyn New York with varias guests.
The High Point Humane Society will meet at eight in the Blue Room of the Sheraton to finalize observance plans for Be Kind to Animals Week in local schools. The week runs from March 1 to the first week of April, aligning with the national observance. Co chairs are Mrs. Thomas W. Sprinkle and Mrs. Paulette Lindsay, with committee members assisting.
The American Bar Association provides free legal aid to servicemen and their families when they cannot pay for the service, offering guidance through eligible cases and connecting clients with volunteer lawyers.
Mrs. Fred Whitescarver of Parkway moved from High Point Memorial Hospital yard unit to Baptist Hospital Winston Salem. Coy E Moose and wife left for Sibley Memorial Hospital capping exercises where daughter Effie Irene Moose will receive her cap. Miss Bessie Richardson of New Hill visits and Emmett T Brown partners at Elwood Hotel. Jake Froelich spends week in New York as Virginia Frank and Sara Addelman stay with Brown children. Paul Havener convalescing at Boulevard unit of High Point Memorial Hospital after surgery last Wednesday. Mrs. Hugh G Strickland and son Ross travel to Pensacola Florida to join husband and father, a U S Navy petty officer. Thelma Ormand of Monroe Street improving at Baptist Hospital Winston-Salem after a recent operation.
Mrs. J M Stewart announces the marriage of her daughter Hazel to Edward Eugene Dickey Lieutenant Commander United States Coast Guard Reserves. Vows were spoken at the Methodist Church in Norfolk Virginia on February 6 1944. The couple reside in Norfolk and Dickey is stationed there with the Coast Guard Reserves.
The Garden Study club will be entertained by Mrs Ray Ward at her home on Circle Drive Wednesday at 10 30 in the morning. Mrs William Pappas will lead the program for the meeting. Social security statistics show two thirds of Chicagoans aged 65 are dependents.
A packed schedule in High Point lists meetings and socials from Monday to Saturday at venues including the Sheraton hotel Adams Memorial YWCA Emerywood Country Club and the Red Cross. Highlights include officer elections courtly dinners and USO dances with notable attendees such as Mrs Ky Pappas and Mrs Ray Ward.
Mrs George E. Marshall announces the advisory and executive boards for the North Carolina division of the Women’s Field Army American Society for the Control of Cancer. The list includes Mrs R A Herring of Mount Airy as commander and many state civic medical and educational leaders.
Mr and Mrs Charles Banner Welch of High Point announce the engagement of their daughter Iris to Staff Sergeant Chester Gregory of the Army Air Forces. S Sgt Gregory is a son of Mr and Mrs John Henry Gregory of Providence Rhode Island. The wedding is scheduled for early spring.
In a contract bridge hand with North as dealer and both sides vulnerable, North bypasses a diamond raise, cue bids to three hearts, and after South replies three notrump, North deduces five diamonds would fail and secures the optimal contract. South's strong hand is hinted but not specified, illustrating the value of information gathering without blocking three notrump.
The High Point Council of Garden clubs will meet at the Adams Memorial Y W C A Tuesday at 10 o clock to elect a new slate of officers. Retiring president Mrs. Fred J Bartlett says all council members should attend to help choose the slate.
The March meeting of the Good Will Garden Club has been postponed. It was to be held with Mrs. W. W. Lentz but will not take place until the late April session.
The YWCA women’s clubs announce a busy week with meetings for the Business and Professional group at 6 15 p m Tuesday followed by the finance committee with Miss Julia Liles. Jolly Y plans bridge and Winston Salem conference details. industrial clubs host stunt night with Florence Nightingale and Adama clubs. Tuesday Lend A Hands wraps a gift box for army hospital men. Friday Lend A Hands meets to plan two months of programs.
A recent study highlights muscular tension as a major contributor to light sleep. Experts suggest relaxation techniques may improve sleep depth and overall restfulness.
Helen Howe, renowned one person actress and writer, is slated to perform Saturday March 11 at 8 p m in the senior high school auditorium as part of the High Point Community Concert Association season. The program, featuring original character sketches, was moved from March 1 to March 11.
The High Point Community Concert Association will hold its annual business meeting Tuesday afternoon March 7 at the Sheraton Hotel. Membership plans for the year aim to attract a larger member base to ensure future artists, with two concerts scheduled this month featuring Helen Howe and Mia Slavenska and her dance ensemble.
A YWCA scene features a teen dance for about 11 youths, an eighth grade affair with St Paul's Day decorations, and regular meetings by Girl Reserve, Gay Debs, Senior High, Hi-Skippers, and junior high clubs at the YWCA. Activities include candy making, educational programs, bowling, and a Friday teen program.
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