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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Mar 12, 1944

Page

13

Community Concert Group Names Workers For Drive

The Community Concert Association announced final plans for its annual drive the week of March 20. New workers are named by president Mrs. C F Tomlinson and will meet Friday afternoon at the Tea Hotel to receive instructions. Abbott Florence of Florence South Carolina will direct the campaign with Mesdames Fraley Lindsay and other co chairs. Special committees and school representatives are listed. Membership invites new and former members to join before the concert on March 20 featuring Mia Slavenska and her Dance Ensemble.

Orkers C. F. Tomlinson Abbott Florence S. C A B. Huff F. Armfield G. E. Hedrick Es Washburn Eleanor Amos Mae Kirkman Mary Sue B Clara Cole Sherrod Anna Tomlinson W. T. Powell W. C. Idol George McLarty N. M. Harrison Harry Jacobs Sam Tobias A. H. Whitley Leslie Miller

Canterbury Club Hosts Imaginary NZ Trip For Members

Mrs. P. W. led an imaginary journey to New Zealand for Canterbury club members. A twelve year old narrator and Grandjean described Honolulu and island customs while Betsy assisted with refreshments. Guests included Ellis, Marsh, Brockmann, Hayworth, Reese, Sale, Lindsay, Perry and Grandjean.

New Zealand P. Win Canterbury Club Roy Spearman Brentley Circle Hawaiian Grandjean Honolulu Betsy Ellis Nnne Mesdames Everett Marsh Harry Brockmann R. V. Hayworth Owen Reese W. D. Sale, Jr W. F. Ellis Craven Page J. W. Lindsay Charles Perry P. W. Grandjean

Duplicate Game Report At Country Club Week Play

Scorers Mesdames Laurance Ingram and T Wilhite led North-South as the duplicates held at the country club yesterday afternoon. Sizable turnout included Mesdames Hazelwood Durland Hawkins Flythe and many others. Morning Wayside Garden Club hosts a meeting at Rowland Park Avenue with plans for an entertaining program.

Laurance Ingram T. Wilhite Poo Mes- Dc S. Beaver J. T. van Mesdames V. P. Hazelwood C. Durland J. D. Hawkins L. W. Flythe Mesdames Sizemore J. V. Thompson Gray Logan Porter, Jr J. Ayers Capus Waynick J.teaver R. D. Tillson Frank Wood FE. T. Howard Ralph Sni Co H. Risch P. M. Adams H. Walker C. T. Ingram H. I. Coffield Phil Warner Allette J. Harris

Nurses and Officials to Attend NC State Meeting in Winston-Salem

High Point representatives led by Mrs. E F Long and Mrs. Edith Moore rod travel to the North Carolina State Nurses Association mid year meeting in Winston-Salem at the Robert E Lee Hotel. The program includes U S Cadet Nurse Corps discussion and a lantern slide lecture on tropical diseases with Dr George Harris. Claude from the War Manpower Commission speaks on the Stabilization Act as it affects nurses. The Private Duty section meets at 7 p m with Dr W C Horton speaking after the business session. The advisory council and Nursing Council for War Service meet Saturday morning followed by a directors meeting at 2 30 p m.

High Point North Carolina State Nurses Association Robert E. Lee Winston-Salem E. F. Long Boulevard High Point Memorial Hospital Edith Moorerod J. P. Richardson High Point Graduate Nurses Club U. S. Cadet Nurse Corps George Harris Bowman Gray School of Medicine Claude War Manpower Commission State Nurses Association W. C. Horton Raleigh The Nursing Council For War Service

DAR Meeting At Hayden Home In March Session

The Alexand er Martin chapter DAR meets Tuesday afternoon at 3 30 at Mrs J F Hayden home for the March session with April hostesses to serve due to illness among March hostesses. The hostess committee includes Mrs Hayden and Mesdames Fred Whitescarver Clair Conner Eddie Wertz Seborn Perry Royster Tucker R I Quigley and Miss Laura E F Wiley. The program is not announced.

J. F. Hayden Alexander Martin Daughters of the American Revolution Hayden Fred Whitescarver Clair Conner Eddie Wertz Seborn Perry Royster Tucker R. I .Quigley Laura EF. Wiley

Open House At Parsonage For Rev and Mrs Weldon

An informal open house was held at the First Methodist parsonage Friday evening from eight to ten thirty. Rev and Mrs Weldon welcomed about 150 guests with aid from church and school officers including Mrs Belvin Moore and Mrs T R Ballard. The event featured a yellow motif with snapdragons and jonquils, punch and cake served during the hours.

Percy Payne Service Sis Ralph Vance Previce V Ance Wesleyan Service Guild T. R. Ballard Myrtle Davis Ward

Miss Faye Long Feted At Party

Mrs. Jerry Lucas hosted a birthday gathering at her Woodrow Avenue home in honor of Miss Faye Long. The evening featured spring floral decor, games, prizes to Miss Sub Owen and Cpl. Nelle Brown, and refreshments with a birthday cake.

Jerry Lucas Woodrow Avenue Faye Long Sub Owen Cpl Nelle Brown Wacs Fura Mesdames Bill Martin Lonnie Moring June Kivett Lester Valentine Henry de Lappe R. J. Allen, Jr Tinses Judy Owen Edna A Nelle Brown Violet Reid Despina Lucas

BPWC To See Famous Films

The High Point Business and Professional Women's club will host G F Ball from Standard Oil on Wednesday at 8 15 pm in the Sheraton ballroom. He will present color color footage from the 22 000 mile Thaw Asiatic Expedition titled Land of the Maharajahs showing life in India and a royal ceremony. Miss Alta Chamelin conducts the program and invites members to bring guests. the event replaces the monthly business meeting scheduled for later in the month.

High Point Business and Professional Women’s Club Sheraton G. F. Ball Standard Oil Company of New Jersey Paris France Bombay India Alta Chamelin Ball

Alford-Williams Vows Announced in Greenville

Mrs. J. P. Alford of Conway announced the marriage of her daughter Deskey Alford to W. O. Williams. The ceremony occurred on Saturday March 10 1944 in Greenville South Carolina. Deskey Alford of High Point works at Slane Hosiery Mills. Williams is an employee of Atlantic States Motor.

J. P. Alford Conway D. C Deskey W. O. Williams Greenville South Carolina Miss Alford Hamilton Street High Point Slane Hosiery Mills Williams Atlantic States

National Girl Scouts Honor Mrs McKinney for Blanket Cover

Mrs McKinney former Mary Ruth Kimrey receives recognition from National Girl Scouts Inc for a locally used blanket roll cover design. A national official discovered the cover and she sent photo and specs to national headquarters. the design appeared in the March issue of the Girl Scout Leader.

McKinney National Girl Scouts, Inc Girl Scout Leader Mary

JayCees Dance For Red Cross Friday March 31

The Junior Chamber of Commerce announces the annual Red Cross dance to raise funds for the High Point quota of 59000. Music by Jimmy Harris and his orchestra, with proceeds supporting Red Cross work worldwide.

JayCees Red Cross Junior Chamber of Commerce Jimmy Harris Jay Cees

Priscilla Club Members to Meet at Mrs Dickson’s Home

Members of the Priscilla club will be entertained by Mrs. Frank F Dickson at her home on Lindsay street on Friday afternoon at three o clock, it was announced yesterday.

Garclub Th Moore Sherrod Rowland Park Avenue Priscilla Club Frank F. Dickson Lindsay Street Westerday

Local Folks Visit and Army News Briefs

Mr and Mrs O W Pendergrass of Charlotte guests at a Sheraton hotel during a furlough visiting the Carter Daltons on Johnson Street Lt Dalton received his wings and commission as second lieutenant Mr and Mrs F Jewell and three children of Waleanen to spend a week with Mrs Jewell at the Carvicker home in Wilmington with the Caroling Company Howard T B Turner and Mrs Turner due to arrive from Leesburg Fla to visit Mrs Turner’s parents Dr and Mrs F C Turner H M Culler returns home 321 South Hamilton after visiting son Major Harry H Culler at Randolph Field Tex and daughter Mrs A M Guyer in Shreveport La Melvin A Hayes in Noburn Hospital Asheville recovering from emergency operation daughters Miss Melvin Hayes and Mrs Darrel Bulla at his side

Hite Frank Dalton Carter Dalton Johnson Street Lt. Dalton F. Jewell Waleanen HM. H. Culler South Hamilton Street Harry H. Culler Randolph Field Texas Army Air Forces A. M. Guyer Shreveport Louisiana Melvin A. Hayes Noburn Hospital Asheville Mr. Hayes Melvin Hayes Darrel Bulla

Union Hill 4-H Club Grows With 25 New Members

Union Hill 4-H club met in the school auditorium and welcomed about twenty-five new members. The program featured a talent display and a brief play on teamwork, with singing of The Star Banner and America the Beautiful. The Junior Service League plans its March meeting at the Adams Memorial YWCA Building with an executive board session at 9:30 and general session at 10:30.

Union Hill 4-H Bobby Saun Janenen Star Banner Elizabeth Witcher Katie Lee Perdue Betty Hedgecock Buddy Terry Horace Brower Junior Service League Adams Memorial Y.W.C.A

Miss Barker and Lieut Pollard Betrothed in Burlington Status

Burlington announces the engagement of Miss Evelyn Cochrane Barker to Lieut Ambrose Jones Pollard Jr of Durham and Harrisburg. Both families listed. wedding date to be set per military orders.

Burlington W. J. Barker Fisher Street Evelyn Cochrane Barker High Point Ambrose Jones Pollard Army Air Forces Durham Harrisburg Halloway Street Barker Burlington High School University of North Carolina Athletic Association For Women Women's Glee Club Alpha Kappa Gamma Miss Barker Duke University High Point Memorial Hospital Robeson County School Scotland Neck Raleigh Pollard Alpha Tau Omega Ett. Myers Tobacco Company Tham Miami Fla Ambrose Jones Pollard, Jr Army Force Ker Boulevard High Memorial Hospital

Church Social Plans and Religious Meetings This Week

Wesley Memorial Guild meets Monday at eight with worship and program led by Mrs Claude Kimrey and Miss Mona Harville. Hostesses include Mrs W L Hargett Mrs Edna Blake and others. Various church circles and BTU events listed for Monday Tuesday and Friday with locations and hostesses.

Wesley Memorial Guild Wesleyan Service Guild Wesley Emorial Methodist Church Claude Kimrey Mona Harville W. L. Hargett Edna Blake Lucy Jackson Norma Dutton Fether Kee

Shaver Phillips Vows on February 27 Wedding Announced

Announcement of the marriage of Miss Flaine Phillips to Rev. Richard D. Shaver reports vows spoken February 27 1944 at Rev. O L Easter home. The bride wore navy with red rosebud corsage. Music by D C Jr and Mrs William Harris. Rebecca Jane Shaver served as ring bearer. Shaver is stationed in Clinton Mississippi with the armed forces.

Richard D. Shaver Elaine Phillips Clinton, Miss Flaine Phillips D. C. Phillips D. C. A Jr William Harris Rebecca Jane Shaver Shaver

Mrs Montgomery Hosts Tuesday Garden Club Meeting

The Tuesday Garden club will meet Tuesday March 14 at 3 PM at 1807 North Main Street home of Mrs J W Montgomery. Mrs Dale Montgomery will be associate hostess and members are asked to attend as important matters will be brought before the club.

Ist Training Union Henel Pisgah Baptist Church BTU J. FE. Hedrick Garden Club J. W. Montgomery North Main Street Dale Montgomery

YWCA Girls Plan Nationwide Observance and Banquet

The Y Business Clubs and Pro girls announce a Tuesday eve observance at the YWCA with a 7 30 p m banquet. Industrial department has varied programs and club meetings including Florence Nightingales and Adams club. Lend-A-Hands events include a pool visit and birthday recognitions for Mesdames Lawrence and Gillis.

Ness Prof Y.W Pusiessional Clubs Sional Club Live Y'er Jolly Y Clubs Florence Nightingales Adams Club Y.W.C.A Gry Ym.ca Mesdames Estelle Lawrence Esther Gillis Eine Ruby Procter

Mothers' Club To Hear Lloyd Thayer

The Double M Club of the Y. W. C. A. will hear Lloyd Thayer as guest speaker at the regular meeting Tuesday afternoon at 3 15 at the Adams Memorial Building. Hostesses will be Mesdames Spencer Videon and L. F. Thomperon.

Double M Lloyd Thayer Adams Memorial Building Spencer Videon L. F. Thomperon

Births in High Point area announced for multiple families

Lieutenant and Mrs H Lumpkin announce birth of John Henderson Jr on March 4 at High Point Mortar Hospital ward unit. Mr and Mrs James H Kennedy announce Brenda Elaine March 10 at Wash Street unit. Mr and Mrs Jerry Hill announce Jerome March 8 at High Point Mortar Hospital. Mrs Hill is former Hazel Burton of the area.

J.g Guy A. Minton Clara Cox Nounce A da Guydeen Wash Street High Point Mortal Hospital James H. Nedy Thomasville Brenda Elaine Hills Jerry

Eastern Star To Elect New State Officers

The High Point Chapter 106, Order of the Eastern Star will meet at the Masonic Temple for its regular session at 7:30 PM to conduct the annual election of officers.

Eastern Star New State High Point Order of the Eastern Masonic T Nlaece

Also Mentioned on This Page

W. J. Fraley J. Lindsay Bership Committee H. P. Morrison L. Bouldin F.T. Wilhite J. O. Cc New DAR Maurice Beauty Shoppe Fleer Hall Lexington Woman's Club New Slate High Point Woman's Club J. A. Eshelman J. H. McCall Eshelman G. J. Humphreys BPWC Alford-Williams Wagger Nat'l Girl Scouts Mrs. Dickson O. W. Pendergrass Charlotte Sheraton Hotel Howard T. B. Turner U. S. Army Union Hill 4-H Club Lieut. Pollard Enterprise Saint Mary's St. Mary's Womans Auxiliary William Goray Woman's Missionary Union of the Green Street Baptist Church L. C. Underwood Whiteoak = street P. FE. Robertson East Russell Street T.S. Clayton Thissell Street C. T. Albertson South Main Street Shaver-Phillips Mrs. Montgomery Mothers’ Club Lumpkin America J. W. Sechrest & Son High Point, N
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