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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Mar 06, 1946

Page

6

Garden Club Council Plans Local Tour and Elections

High Point Garden club council met at the YWCA to select John C. Sheloff to succeed Mrs. J. F. deathers and to slate officers including vice president Mrs. J. F. Hayden, recording secretary and treasurer Mrs. Valette Jarris, and spending secretary Mrs. A. Ring. A steering committee of Mrs. Valette J. Harris, Mrs. John Sheloff, and Mrs. W. J. Pappas was named to organize the state garden tours and spring events. Residents were urged to notify Mrs. Hayden if they wished to open gardens and to reserve for the Pinehurst Pine N state meeting and New Orleans convention, with plans to depart April 6 and return via Mobile, Baton Rouge, and Nassau. Reservations due by March 15 to Mrs. Paul P. Brown.

High Point Garden Club Council YWCA John C. Sheloff J. F. Deathers J. F. Hayden Treasuer Valette Jarris A. Ring S. H F. Hayden Cin Crentee Valette J. Harris John Sheloff W. J. Pappas Hayden Pine N Pinehurst New Orleans Pullman Mobile Baton Rouge Nassau Paul P. Brown Garden Pilgrimage Raleigh J. W. Hiatt Burbank A. A. Upshaw Friendly E. Wright John Off Hardin F. J. Bartlett E High Point Clarence M. Alfred B. Thomas A. C. Sawyer John Teague Wild Flower Oak Hill E. K. Thrower J. M. Randall T. H. Williard Ruth Welborn Mary Kearns Carson Stout

Mrs R K Stewart Hosts WOT Club Current Events

The W O T club met at Mrs. R K Stewarts West Farriss avenue with associate hostess Mrs W C Jones yesterday afternoon. Tea was served at a lovely table with yellow roses and sweet peas. Mrs W C Idol presided and members shared current events articles. Attending were Mesdames J D Cox Hiram Armentrout A S Parker W C Idol J H Adams Carter Dalton H A Millis T J Gold Mary Alexander and guests Mesdames Howard Hartzell Bruce Caraway and Frank Hunsucker.

W.O.T. Club R. K. Stewart West Farriss Avenue W. C. Jones Stewart Mesdames W. C. Idol J. D. Cox Hiram Armentrout A. S. Parker J. H. Adams Carter Dalton H. A. Millis T. J. Gold Miss Mary Alexander Mesdames Howard Hartzell Bruce Caraway Frank Hunsucker

Mrs James Polhill Hosts Luncheon For Bride Honoree

Mrs H A Millis and John Walker Diffendal hosted a luncheon at the former’s North Main Street home. Bridal place cards and white tissue marked the honoree Mary Elizabeth Polhill, with a three course meal for guests including Miss Irma Shore Sheroff Maude Carraway and others. A hand painted glass sandwich tray was given as a gift.

James Bill, Jr Mary Elizabeth Irma Shore Sheroff Maude Carraway Mary Lou Cecil Mary Anne Thomas Mesdames J. A. Lindsay J. A. Lindsay, Jr Frank Stel Robert Pearce Philip Griffitt

Miss Emmogene Shields Feted At Dessert Bridge

Miss Emmogene Shields, bride elect of Norman C. Johnson, honored at a dessert bridge hosted by Miss Dot Miller at 120 Thurston Street. Guests enjoyed jonquil centerpieces, decorative camellias, and ice shapes. high score prize went to Mrs. Darrell Sechrest. The event featured gifts for the honoree and a stepping stone toward the March 16 wedding.

Emmogene Shields Dessert Bridge Miss Miller Emmogene Lds Dot Miller Thurston Street Shields Norman C. Johnson Darrell Sechrest William Shields Frances Muse Miss Shields Betsy Saunders Sara Ray Geneva Crowder Virginia Gibson Alfreda Hardie Ruth Gillian Melvin Hayes Elizabeth Swiggett Sara Hester Jen Polston Mesdames Richard Short D. T. Harvey, Jr William Locke

Guilds Fashion Show Planned At Sheraton Hotel

St Edward s Catholic guild announces a fashion show Monday March 11 in the Sheraton ballroom. The event begins at eight with sixteen attractive young women and children modeling Spring and Summer fashions. A musical tea features Miss Mae Kirkman and Miss Coralie Thoma with Geo Clerk singing to accompany refreshments.

St. Edward's Catholic Guild Sheraton Hotel Mae Kirkman Coralie Thoma Geo. Clerk

Ladies Bridge Winners Named At Club Party

Mesdames E. T. Howard and W. P. Hazelwood topped the North South duplicate scores at the Emery wood country club bridge party held yesterday. East West high scorers were Mesdames Logan Porter Jr and O C Durland. Runners up for North South were Mesdames Laur ance Ingram and Harold Bennett and Mesdames Jack Holbrook and Lloyd Flythe in the opposite direction. Lunch was served after the cards.

E. T. Howard W. P. Hazelwood Emerywood Country Club Clubhorse Logan Porter, Jr O. C. Durland Esdames Lovelace Frank Armfield Gilbert Clinard Mesdames Laurance Ingram Harold Bennett Jack Holbrook Lloyd Flythe C. Durland Harold McKee Loganean Jr Valette J. Harris Laura Holbrook Ethel Rochelle Paul Kingsworth Ed Mendenhall O. A Kirkman Charles McAnally W. E. Mitchell James B. Lovelace George P. Jones, Jr Guest Mrs. Jones A. H. Holton D. T. Hunnewell

Chief Lowdermilk Addresses Scouts On Safety Laws

Chief J A Lowdermilk police chief of High Point spoke to Girl Scout troops 14 and 20 at the scout headquarters on College Street. He explained community safety zones stop lights and safety measures for welfare and urged the girls to cooperate in enforcing laws. Twenty one girls hearing about driving or potential driving listened as Mrs Mabel Burnett introduced him.

J. A. Lowdermilk High Point Scout College Street Piscon Feel Irls Chief Lowdermilk Mabel Burnett

Beta Sigma Phi Mu Chapter Meets at Sheraton Tonight

The Mu chapter of Beta Sigma Phi will meet at the Sheraton hotel this evening at 7 30, with a social hour after the business meeting.

Beta Sigma Phi Beta Sigma Phi Sorority Sheraton Hotel

Miss Young Hosts Altrusa Board Dinner Evening

Miss Jessie Mae Young entertained the Altrusa executive board at a dinner party at her home. Guests for six thirty enjoyed a four course meal amid jonquil centerpieces. Eight covers included Mrs Effie Young and Miss Ruth Young. Afterward the board met to handle current business and plan a Monday lecture by Marion Hargrove author of See Here Private Hargrove.

Jessie Mae Young Altrusa Club Effie Young Ruth Young Marion Hargrove Hargrove

Double M Club Uses Cosmetics Talk at Meeting

Mrs. Helen Dorsett head of cosmetics at a local department store spoke to the Double M Club at the Adams memorial YWCA building on proper makeup application. A prize box of face powder went to Mrs. Douglas Tilley. The club, with 35 members and guests, sent ten dollars to the Red Cross and featured St Patrick's Day decor at luncheon.

Helen Dorsett Doubleo M Club Adams Memorial Ywca Ai Lindsay

Tea for Bride Mrs George Marsh at Emerywood Club

Cards issued for a tea honoring Mrs George Marsh new High Point resident. Hostesses include Mrs Julius Marsh and her daughters Mrs Charles Lucas and Mrs James Groome Jr. Tea set for next Wednesday 4:30 to 5:30 at Emerywood Country Club with attendees listed on formal cards.

George Marsh High Point Julius E. Marsh Charles Lucas James Groome, Jr Emerywood Country Club Julius Marsh Yee Ae

Mrs Wood Celebrated at Kernersville Birthday Party

Grace Wood was honored at a March 2 party at Mrs Annie Coes home on Kernersville route one. Guests played games and presented gifts then gathered for a cake. The honoree and her mother and sisters received red rosebud corsages.

Grace Wood Annie Coe Kernersville

ORD Dance To Be Thursday At Greensboro ORD

The usual dance will be at the ORD service club in Greensboro tomorrow evening with buses leaving the local USO at seven. Junior hostesses are needed as dance partners and asked to notify the USO of attendance.

Ord Greensboro USO

Judge Hayes to speak at BPWC dinner in High Point

Judge Johnson J. Hayes, federal court judge, will address the High Point Business and Professional Woman's club dinner at the Sheraton tonight. The program on Who Runs Government and How is organized by the public affairs committee chaired by Pearl Bumgardner. Club president Mrs Frances Casey will preside as the meeting begins at 6 30 p m.

Johnson J. Hayes Federal Court High Point Business and Professional Woman's Club Sheraton Hotel Judge Hayes Pearl Bumgardner Frances Casey

Judge Rives To Speak At USO Banquet Friday

Greensboro judge Earl Rives will speak at the USO banquet Friday evening closing the local USO after thirty months of service. About 100 attendees are expected at St. Mary's Episcopal parish house starting at seven. Mrs. J. F. Hayden chairs the board and will preside, with USO hostesses and press representatives present. T. V. Rochelle, USO treasurer, will introduce the speaker.

Earl Rives Greensboro USO High Point St. Mary's Episcopal Church J. F. Hayden T. V. Rochelle

Senior High PTA To Elect Slate

Senior High PTA plans to elect a new officer slate during Thursday evening meetings in the school cafeteria. The slate will be chosen before the students’ talent parade, with officials urging strong attendance for the important session. Oak Hill PTA met last night with the theme Our School a Community School.

Senior High Pta Parent-Teacher Association

Eleanor Idol Leaves for Washington to Join State Department

Miss Eleanor Idol departed last weekend for Washington D C to accept a position with the state department. She had been visiting her parents Mr and Mrs W C Idol after returning from Racife Brazil where she worked with the U S department of engineers. Former Corporal Billy Manley and his wife left Monday for Albany Georgia after visiting his parents Mr and Mrs B W Manley. He was discharged in California from the armed forces about ten days ago after forty months of service. Major and Mrs Richard Meiskey and their young son arrived Monday from Kansas and are living with Mrs Meiskey's aunt and uncle Mr and Mrs M H Folger on Ferndale drive as Major Meiskey heads to Ashford General Hospital in West Virginia for separation from the armed forces before returning to High Point.

Eleanor Idol Washington, D. C State Department Miss Idol Mrs. W. C. Idol Racife Brazil U. S. Department of Engineers Billy Manley Albany B. W. Manley California Armed Forces Richard Meiskey Small Son Kansas

S Amusante Club Plans Spring Formal

The S Amusante club met for its regular session to discuss spring formal plans. Miss Sara Sears president led reports from the treasurer and planning committee, received a Red Cross activity award, and announced invitations will be issued later. Members present included Clara Cole Sherrod Anna Tomlinson Anne Scott Garrett James Diffendal Frank Dalton Carter Holbrook John Dupuy Sears Edward Lort.

S’amusante Club Sara Sears Red Cross Clara Cole Sherrod Anna Tomlinson Anne Scott Garrett James John Diffendal Frank Dalton Carter Holbrook John Hu _ Dupuy Sears Edward Lort

High Point Birth Announcements Record Several Newborns

Mr and Mrs Carl David Kinley of High Point announce a son born March 3 at Washington Street High Point Memorial Hospital. James Wade Morgan and wife welcome a son born March 6 at the same hospital. Janice Lee Hynes, daughter of Marshall Lee Hynes, born March 5 at Washington Street unit. Newton Garner Jr and wife welcome a son born March 4 at Washington Street unit. Max Rowland Money and wife announce a daughter born March 4 at High Point Memorial Hospital. Homer Artis Wilkins and wife welcome son Marion Franklin born March 4 at JUDITH FE McMAHAN McMahan and wife announce daughter Judith Elaine born March 4 at Washington Street unit. Betty Ann Trexler, daughter of John Edward Trexler, born March 3 at Washington Street unit High Point Memorial Hospital.

Morgans James Wade Morgan High Point Washington Street High Point Memorial Hospital Janice Lee Hynes Marshall Lee Hynes Janice Lee Garners Leonard Newton Garner, Jr Newton Judith FE. McMahan Christopher Cloa Er McMahan High Point Route Five Judith Elaine Betty Ann Trexler John Edward Trexler Betty Ann Sore High Point Memorial Hosal

Pfeiffer Alumni Plan Homecoming Day

Pfeiffer junior college alumni group met at the Misenheimer campus to organize a May 11 homecoming. They envision an afternoon program followed by dinner and a dance, with a wartime pause now ending to encourage all former students to visit the college.

Pfeiffer Junior College Misenheimer N. C Cere Junior College Sc F

Local Club Dinner Programs and Social Gatherings listed

Calendar items note dinner programs by Business and Professional Women's Club at the Sheraton with Judge J J Hayes, High Point Graduate Nurses, Girl Scout Council meeting, Emerywood Country Club family night dinner, Priscilla Club at Mrs Clark’s home, USO banquet at St Marys Parish House with Judge Earl Reeves, Miss Emmagene Shiekis bridal courtesy bridge, Emerywood duplicate club, and Eleanor Younts bridge party honoring Miss Shields this week. Reservations advised for several events.

Business and Professional Women's Club Sheraton Hotel J. J. Hayes Federal Court High Point Graduate Nurses’ Club Adams Memorial Ywca C. H. Williard Girl Scout Council Girl Scout College Street Emerywood Country Club Priscilla Club S. C. Clark Parkway USO St. Mary's Episcopal Church St. Mary's Episcopal Church Parish House Earl Reeves Betsy Saunders Emmagene Shiekis Bridge Club Frances Muse Emerywood Eleanor Younts Bridge Thurston Street Miss Shields

A Question of Counting in a Contract Bridge Deal

North dealer under NS vulnerability analyzes a bridge hand to show how counting to 13 reveals a failing plan. The declarer misplayed a club ruff after trump information and West's distribution leads to a squeeze in a multi-suit endgame. East showed hearts diamonds and likely spades, limiting clubs.

West South East Declarer Fast Dummy

New Pattern 4780 for Spring and Summer Frock

Dainty pinafore frock with sleeves for Spring and sleeveless option for Summer. Pattern 4780 available in sizes 12 to 20. size 16 uses 2 1/2 yards of 39 inch fabric. Send twenty cents to The Enterprise Pattern Dept at 243 West 17th St New York for details and order form.

Enterprise Pattern Dept West 17Th St New York N. Y Anne Adams

Mothers Prayer Band Meet at Mrs Warner's Home

The Mothers Prayer band will meet on Thursday afternoon March 7 at 1001 Tate Street with Mrs B F Warner as hostess and Mrs A C Carson as leader. The Florence Thomas Bible class met at 413 Forest Ave with Mrs Paul Godfrey presiding and Mrs Wilbur Hutchins explaining The Church Covenant in detail. The Mary Conrad Bible class gathered at 625 West Lexington Avenue for a stewardship program and devotions led by Mrs Leslie Miller and Mrs Helen Kennedy. The slave trade began in 1503 with the first shipment of Negroes to Santo Domingo.

Mother's Prayer Band B. F. Warner Tate Street A. C.carson Mary Conrad First Baptist Church Marian Slaughter Lexington Avenue Thelma Loflin Leslie Miller Helen Kennedy Santo Domingo

Burglar Proof Dallas Lock Fails as Knob Vanishes

March 6. L. T. Busby believes his room is secure after removing the bedroom door knob and hiding it in the refrigerator. A hungry burglar raided the ice box, found the knob, entered the bedroom, and stole Busby’s radio and clothing.

Dallas L. T. Busby Busby

Also Mentioned on This Page

Garden Club Council James Polhill Becky Whitlark’s Guild SSS Tonic S.S.S. Co Steany VFW Mae Cooke Ladies’ Auxiliary of the Veterans’ of Foreign Wars Broad Street Frankie Greer Winston-Salem National Woman's Council Statler Washington D. C Lowdermilk Ider Marshall Mgr Miss Young Entertains Altrusa Board Double M Club Geo. Marsh Mrs. Wood BPWC Judge Rives PTA S‘amusante Club Pfeiffer North Dealer North-South Vulnerable North East South West D. M. Spurlin Lona Smith Lucille Bodenhamer Dot Zigler Bebe Zemo Minnie Lee Steed Ruby Tyner Betty Trotter Pauline Hedgecock Princess Beauty Shop N. Main St Tel Lydia E. Pinkham Nkham Pinkham
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