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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1942

Page

6

Dresden china talk sets club alight at Early American Arts

Mrs George Lowe discusses Dresden via for Early American Arts Club at the Sefof Mfrs on Far m Avenue. She outlines Dresden china origins from the early eighteenth century, showing marks and pieces including an HK Al plate. Alys Lowe’s paper enchants members as Mrs W C Idol shares a visit to the Dresden factory and Meissen collection. Members present include Mses Idol Ha worth, Hudson, Sumner, Pickens, Harris and others. guest Mrs C O McMichael of Winston-Salem attends.

George Lowe Dresden Mfr George Loswé Farm Avenue Vallette J. Harris Intry J. E. Millis Its. Lowe Lowe Ong Alys. Lowe W. C. Idol Meisssen Mesdames C. C. Haworth Homer Hudson EB. A. Sumner Rupert Pickens Horace Haworth Valette Harris W. G. Ragsdale W. F. Bailey Rey Spearman A. C. Davis John Walker, Jr W. L. Jackson Miss Pearl Idol C. O. McMichael Winston-Salem R. T. Amos

Evening Radio Schedule Framed by Wartime Programs

A dense listing of radio programming for Friday in Eastern War Time, detailing CBS NBC and mutual network segments. It includes rhythm and dance programs, music orchestras, war updates, news drams, serials, and talent showcases with numerous named performers and show titles scattered through the dense schedule.

Don Alesser Jluss Brown Hie Benge Cbs-West Mbs enoVed Plushug Cba-Basic Abe Chs Cbs Ted Steele Nbe Jom Abner Pine Ridge Frank Walker Basic cbs-Dizis Jack Aringhong Stern Lowell Thomason Fon Chicago Cbsaptain Bred Waring East Col Stoopasgle Canada Aniis Andy Lucie Manners Khate-Smith Tal ‘Tiliney L'O Ore Kelner Davis Abis Lyman Nba Playhouse Dhs Gabriel Heatter Mbs-Basie Mbs o—Parey Dbs-Basie CBS Concert Orchestra Cbe Dirle Vo Elsa Maxwell Ginny Sims Ramona Gad Blue Glenn Stiller Che Wedrie Foster Olga Coelho Ires Clear Danes Orchestra Morgan Beaty Blueberry Svayne Hoh Hayk Billy Keston Blus Broadene World News Cbs-East Nbc-Red Fred Waring Nbc

Girl Scout Council Annual Camp and Cookie Sale Report

At the May meeting of the High Town Girl Scout Council held at the Adams Memorial YMCA reports highlighted the annual cookie sale and camping plans. Cookie chair Mrs. Sam Tobias noted success with 900 boxes sold for the first time. Thomasville troops sold 2000 boxes. Funds raised supported the Juliette Low Memorial and a World War aid program. Camp plans divide into two sessions June 6-10 for Brownies and June 14-27 for Scouts with a training camp for staff. Scout commissioner Mrs. Taylor Simpson presided and reported on the Atlanta Regional convention.

Rnt Adams Smorial Y. W C. A Sam Tobias Pointe’ T Tve Thomasville Girl Outs Jennie Id Newby Frances Griffin Thomasville Outs Juliette Low C. E. Diifendal Girl Scouting Tom J. Kearns Taylor Simpson Atlanta

Frank Hunsucker guest speaker for Tea and Topics Club

Yesterday the Tea and Topics Club held a meeting at Mrs. M. T. Lambeths on Wellington Road with Mrs. Frank Hunsucker as guest speaker. She reviewed Peruval Renters Springs of Virginia noting its social history and figures such as George Washington and Jefferson.

Frank Hunsucker Tea and Topics Club M.T. Lambeth Wellingon Road Peruval Renters Orginia Mra. ‘5. Wall Hunsucker

Sixty Six Attend Dinner at Emerywood Club

Around sixty six members and guests attended the Family Dinner at the Emerywood Country Club last evening with tables reserved by many couples and individuals including Willis Slane Lumpkin Lehmann Smith Elliott Wood Sanders Wineskie Powell WilHITE Freeze Miblis Poole Denny Charlotte Denny Redman Campbell Beanett Collam Hafl Hudson Foscue Hazelwood and others.

Emerywood Country Club Willis Slane John Flenderson Lumpkin C. E. Lehmann Frank Smith Elliott, Wood Sanders Dallas Frank Wineskie W. 7. Powell Homer T- Hudson Henry, Foscue W. P. Hazelwood

Dorcas Class Meeting at Smith Home Tonight

The Dorcas Class of Green Street Baptist Church will meet at Mrs A M Smiths home on Asheboro Road with Mrs Waldo Carroll as associate hostess. All members and visitors should assemble at the church at 7 30 this evening.

Dorcas Smith Green Street Baptist A. Mo Smith Asheboro Road Waldo Carroll

Allen Jay School holds 35 diplomas at finals

May 8 report: Thirty-five students received diplomas at Allen Jay High School during Tuesday evening commencement exercises. 33 completed the eleventh grade and two completed the twelfth. Recipients included Charles Auman, William Bell, Donald Causey, Joseph Dalton, Clifford Drake, and others. Citizenship award went to Paul Tysinger. English, scholastic, civics, geography, commercial awards to a slate of honorees. Mildred Davis gave the salutatorian address and Joseph Dalton delivered the valedictory.

Trinity Allen Jay High School Tuvo Charles Aumian William Bell Donald Causey Joseph Dalton Clifford Drake J. F E. Hipps Randall Johnson Roger Morgan John Smith W. L. Thrift Paul Tysinger Paul Whitlock Marler Zachary Josephine Barrington Ernestine Bodenheimer Mildred Davis Vivian Deaton Nita Dickens Margaret Giles Olivia Greenway Dorothy Hepler Dorothy Leonard Anne Ling Elinabeth McNabb Edith Nelson Hallie Peatross Ernestine Smith la Verne Smith Margaret Summey Vada Taylor Louise Thomas Porothy Tysinger Hazel Ruth Coltrane Reba Cox T. R. Foust E. T. Bennison Scholastic Barbara Shepherd W. M. Lewallen

Wilsons to Observe Golden Wedding Anniversary

Mr and Mrs C F Wilson of 1604 Johnson Street celebrate their golden wedding with an open house Sunday from three to five pm at their home. Mrs Wilson is ill but hopes to greet guests. daughter Mrs Archie Clapp of Lillington will help receive visitors. The couple married May 17 in Randolph County.

C. F. Wilson Johnson Street Calden

Remarkable perfect hand at Syracuse bridge tournament

At the Central New York tournament in Syracuse John Haggarty and his wife achieved a rare perfect hand with 4-3-3-3 distribution across suits. The event featured a newly unshuffled deck producing repeated contracts and high scores, with defenders often taking the odd trick on no trump. Haggarty opened with a five and easily won seven bricks at his table.

Central New York Syracuse John Haggarty Haggarty

Local social notes from Rocky Mount and area

Mrs. Kenneth Denny of Rocky Mount visits Hillcrest with Mr. and Mrs. George W. Denny and drives over for the weekend. Sergeant Orville Owings and Sergeant Bill Johnson, recently in Walla Walla Seattle Washington and Alaska, visit relatives in town. They have been transferred to Camp Alabama. Sergeant and Mrs. John W. Ratledge of Fort Bragg visit his mother in High Point. Mrs. C. O. McMichael of Winston-Salem stays with Mr. and Mrs. R. T. Amos. Mr. and Mrs. R. T. Amos and Eleanor Amos were guests at the Waldorf Astoria in New York. Mrs. Norman Surratt of High Point leaves for Baltimore to visit her husband, with her sister Mrs. Charles Crawford. Miss Mary Alice Sheloff recuperates at home after a hospital operation. Mrs. Margaret Cartwright of Charlotte and Mrs. Hasell Dick of Washington DC leave after overnighting with Mrs. A. S. Caldwell. Mrs. Dick and husband, a longtime U. S. diplomat, were in Bordeaux during the Nazi invasion and now reside in Washington DC.

Kenneth Denny Rocky Mount George W. Denny Hillcrest Denny High Point Orville Owings Bill Johnson Walla Walla Seattte Washington Alaska Sam Lewis Boulevard Owings Sergeant Johnson Camp Alc Clelland Alabama Ghree C. O. McMichael Winston-Salem R. T. Amos McMichael Amos New York Eleanor Amos Forest Hill Drive Waldorf-Astoria New York City Norman Surratt North Main Street Baltimore Charles Crawford Thomasville Mary Alice Sheloff C. E. Sheloff Parkway Burrus Memorial Hospital Margaret Cartwright Charlotte Hasell Dick Washington, D. C A. S. Caldwell U. S Bordeaux France

American Mother of 1942 Writes Absent Children Weekly

Mrs William N Berry of Greensboro North Carolina chosen American Mother for 1942 attends luncheon at the Waldorf Astoria to receive a gold medal and citation. She notes nine of her 13 children are away at schools or in the armed forces with several in college or religious life. Her son Joseph at the Naval Academy wired praise and a $10 loan, while her son James a West Point graduate serving in the Army Air Corps sent prayers for her day. The Berry household hosts servicemen and she remains proud of a busy life balancing home business with the coal enterprise and family duties.

Amy Porter York William N. Berry Greensboro N. C Joseph United States Naval Academy Washington Golden Rute Foundation Berry Wal Astoria James West Point Army Flying Corps Ife Mary Elizabeth Margaret William St. Michael's Union City N. J John Naval Reserve Commission Francis Georgetown University Army Reserve Corps Richard Fuller Anne Teresa Benedict Thomas Stephen

Alpha Theta Psi Banquet Dance at Sheraton Tonight

Members of Alpha Theta Psi sorority at High Point College hold their annual banquet and dance at the Sheraton Hotel this evening. About fifty members alumnae and guests are expected in the ballroom with a 7 30 banquet and dancing from nine to twelve. Dick Ginther and his orchestra will provide music.

Alpha Theta Psi Sorority High Point College Sheraton Hotel Dick Ginther

Junior High May Day Pageant delayed to Monday at lake

A rainy forecast postponed the Junior High May Day Pageant from yesterday to Monday May 10 at five pm in the lake park amphitheater. The event titled Freedom of Fun features 350 colorfully costumed students under a Liberty statue by Neil Sicele and crowns Colleen Whitlock as Queen.

City Lake Park Neil Sicele Colleen Whitlock

Trinity High School honors sixty one graduates in record class

Sixty one seniors received diplomas at Trinity High School in the largest graduating total on record. Mayor O A Kirkman Point gave the address on Defense Around the World. Principal F D McLeod presented the Bruce Craven Cup to Arthur Williams. The Glee Club sang America to the Homeland as diplomas were awarded by C H Redding, chair of the school board.

Trinity High School O. A. Kirkman F. D. McLeod Bruce Craven Arthur Williams America C. H. Redding Charman

Accurate pitch standard broadcast by Bureau of Standards

The musical pitch standard broadcast by the Bureau of Standards is precise to one part in ten million, reflecting a high-accuracy calibration effort.

The Bureau of Standards

UDC Memorial Service Bookends Memorial Day Ceremony

A short but impressive Memorial Day service will be held by the High Point chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy on Monday afternoon at Oakwood Memorial Park. Members are urged to attend with decorations for graves of Confederate veterans and others, as the ceremony begins at 3 o clock. ANN BIRTH OF A DAUGHTER Mrs Douglas Reese and wife announce the birth of daughter Julia Mariene at Burrus Memorial Hospital on May 5.

High Point United Daughters of the Confederacy Oakwood Memorial Park Douglas Reese Clara Cox Julia Mariene Burrus Memorial Hospital Reese Aliss Pauline Neese

Methodists Hear Session at High Point College

The High Point District Conference of the Methodist Church met at High Point College with District Superintendent W. Taylor in charge. Bishop Clare Purcell spoke on preaching today and war, urging faith to sustain morale, while laymen and ministers held meetings and officers renewed licenses and prepared for next year’s gathering.

High Point The Methodist Church High Point College Ss. W.taylor D. D C. Excelle Rozzelle Wesley Memorial Methodist Church World Service General Administrative Fund District Fund Children Brevard College Woman's Society For Christian Service W. T. Powell Vera E. Whitlock Clare Purcell Charlotte God Jesus Christ College J. D. Williams Welch Memorial Methodist Church Guy O. Bag Well W. B. McEwen Arnold J. Scoonce G. W. Allen F. L. Mock Board of Missions W. B. West Salisbury E. I. McLarty Methodist Boone D. R. Fowler L. A. Ring J. A. Jones Ss. W. Taylor C. FE. Ridge

Farewell party honors Mesdames Parker Samuels at Current's Place

Mrs Burley Current hosted a farewell gathering at Current's Place on Phillips Street for Mesdames Parker and Samuels as they prepare to join their husbands in Pensacola Florida and Durham North Carolina. Prizes and lingerie gifts were awarded, with refreshments served by the hostess and Mrs Raymond Campbell.

Richard A. Parker, Jr Evelyn Current Blackwelder Pensacola Fla R. G. Samuels Durham Burley Current Current's Place Phillips Street Grammy Ner Johnson N. G. Samuels Mary O'Neill Edna Rogers Samuels Parker Raymond Campbell Elmer Johnson R. R. Rogers Hoyt Harris Leon Collins Mary O'Neil Coral Mrs. Current Mrs. Samuels

Navy Relief Fund Reaches 307.25 After Factory Drive

Employee of Crown Hosiery Mills in High Point led a fund push raising 225.25, bringing the Navy Relief Fund total to 307.25. Vice president Charles L. Kearns said six departments achieved full participation with nearly all workers donating by Wednesday night and Thursday morning. Navy Relief Society officials praised the factory for its group patriotism and urged other plants to follow suit. J. W. Poole, treasurer, is at Security Bank to receive contributions.

Crown Hosiery Mills, Inc Navy Relief Society High Point Charles L. Kearns Navy J. W. Poole Treaswer

Ported receipts note various figures and names

Anonymous entries list payments and amounts for Crown Hosiery Mills employees and others including B C Harmon Cecil Loy Roger Edwards and R O Lind with small sums. The text also mentions the Carolina Spring Corporation and a total, followed by a note about a tin container for food being a steel can with about 1.25 percent tin.

Crown Hosiery Mills B. C. Harmon Cecil Roger Edwards R. O. Lind Kearns Clarence E- Lambeth Willard Morris A. Jones Max Bones J. W. Poole Carolina

Institute Opens Chapel Hill Scholastic Press Institute

The sixth annual North Carolina Scholastic Press institute opened in Chapel Hill under the sponsorship of the University of North Carolina Journalism Department and the State Department of Public Instruction. The theme for this year is Enlivening the high school paper.

Chapel Hill North Carolina Scholastic Press Institute University of North Carolina Journalism Department State Department of Public Instruction

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