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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1941

Page

17

Brides Elect at Randleman Honored in Contract Party

Miss Elizabeth Prest er and Josephine Went brides elect were feted at a bridge party hosted by Miss Rose Parrish and Mrs. Watson Millikan at the Johnson home in Randleman. Four tables played, high score prize a decorative plant. Refreshments included salad and coffee as guests enjoyed the event before local graduations. Other notes report social visits and local hospital news.

Randleman Fire Enterprise Rose Parrish Watson Millikan J. W. Johnson Main Street Elizabeth Prester Josephine G. E. Sanderson Larry Hammond Sandersson

Randolph Hospital Open House Marks National Hospital Day

Asheboro May 10. Randolph Hospital held an open house from 1 to 5 p.m. as part of National Hospital Day. Visitors toured the building and observed improvements including painting, new venetian blinds, and upgraded X-ray, kitchen, and surgical areas.

Asheboro Randolph Hospital, Inc

Flower Show Exhibits Draw Enthusiastic Public Praise

The Garden Club Council sponsored a two day flower show held Thursday and Friday that drew strong public praise and was deemed the most successful in twelve years. Prizes will be awarded next week, announced by chairwoman Mrs Ray Nibbelink. Oak Hill school organized a bird exhibit and judges praised the participation.

Garden Club Council Ray Nibbelink Oak Ifill School

Cooperation Of Many Forces For Cancer Control

The American Society for the Control of Cancer promotes early diagnosis and proper treatment to save lives. The family physician, medical societies, health departments, Research, Women's Field Army, and periodic examinations form the cooperative effort. Treatment uses surgery, X rays, and radium, alone or together in clinics where experts pool their knowledge.

Organization of Cancer Defense American Society For the Control of Cancer Women’s Field Army Field Army

Bay Street School Wins First Prize In Show

Bay Street School took first prize for its outstanding display while second place went to Bay Street School for miniature gardens and terrarium and Ada Blair School won third with bird houses and flower arrangements. The committee thanks all contributors and H. G. Ilderton for use of his building and firm cooperation.

Bay Street School Ada Blair School H. G. Ilderton

To Be Honored On Birthday Today

Mrs. H. O. Sechrest, 81, will be honored at a luncheon today hosted by her daughter Mrs. C. C. Stalnaker and Mr. Stalnaker at the Biltmore Hotel. Twelve guests invited. out of town visitors include J. R. Sechrest of Raleigh and Mr. and Mrs. Paul Jenkins with children of Burlington. Mrs. Sechrest remains active, attending Sunday School and getting about well.

HW. QO. Sechrest H. O. Sechrest C. C. Stalnaker Stalnaker Biltmore Hotel Paul Jenkins Burlington

Birth of Ed Ward Harrison Hubbard in May

Edward Harrison Hubbard born May 8 at Burrus Memorial Hospital to Mr. and Mrs. Clark M. Hubbard. The mother before marriage was Alixs Mallonee Moorefield. Cancer danger signals include a persistent lump, irregular bleeding, unexplained indigestion, nonhealing sores, and rapid changes in a wart or tongue area. The notice lists health warnings alongside the birth announcement.

Edward Harrison Hubbard Clark M. Hubbard Ed Ward Harrison Ubbard Burrus Memorial Hospital

Red Men Will Open Meeting Monday

Paul W. Clapp delegate from Chickasaw Tribe No. 32 and T. B. Wrenn depart for Charlotte to attend the annual meeting of the Great Council of the Improved Order of Red Men and the Degree of Pocahontas opening Monday at 3 p.m. Death benefit department meets with John Carpenter presiding at 3. Monday night joint memorial service. Tuesday sessions separate at Hotel Charlotte with E. W. A. Woolard and W. Ben Goodwin presiding. Tuesday night banquet and dance. Final business Wednesday.

Paul W. Clapp T. B. Wrenn Charlotte Great Council of the Improved Order of Red Men Pocahontas John Carpenter Gastonia Hotel Charlotte E. W. A. Woolard Rocky Mount Order W. Ben Goodwin Elizabeth City

Mother's Day Concert Plans at Floral Garden Park Cemetery

Plans for an unusual Mother's Day program set for 5 p.m. today at Floral Garden Park Cemetery near English Street include dedicatory numbers with each mother's name called. Late requests can be added at the singing tower, and a large audience is expected to hear favorite selections and a Mother’s Day reading set to music.

Floral Garden Park Cemetery English Street Singing Tower

Ernest S. Smith Birth Announcement at North Park

Rev and Mrs Ernest S Smith announce the birth of their son Ernest Sherrill on May 9 at North Park B List Church. Rae Airline reports profits four times greater than two years ago.

Ernest

Deep River Church Group Meets With Mrs J L Skeen

Deep River Auxiliary Society held its monthly meeting with Mrs J L Skeen as host. Sixteen members attended and refreshments followed the business session. Other notes include Ed Modlin visiting his son at Fort Bragg and several locals visiting relatives or staying with friends in High Point and Guilford County.

Deep River Deep River Auxiliary Society J L. Skeen Ed Modlin Serg Coy Modlin Fort Bragg Dorothy Wilson Rivelt Drive Fah Point Julia E. Jones Claudia Thornton High Point Dewey Ridge Beulah Sheen C. V. Idol Guilford College Route 1 F. F. Thornton Guilford General Hospital Frances Thornton

Mrs Roy Morris Hosts Denton Church Circle Meeting

On May 9 at Central Methodist Church Denton Circle one Woman Society of Christian Service met at the home of Mr Roy Morris with Mrs J T Davis as joint hostess. Devotional was led by Mrs Ruth G Morris and refreshments were served for one visitor. Emma Sexton and 18 members attended. June meeting planned with Mrs Wesley Morris and Miss Ruth Morris as joint hostesses.

Denton Circle One Woman Society of Christian Service of Central Methodist Church Roy Morris J. T. Davis Davis Ruth G. Morris Ruth Hill Wadena Morris Emma Sexton Wesley Morris Ruth Morris

Visitors and family gatherings fill Asheboro area

Mrs. Grayson Lomax and her daughter return home after visiting friends and relatives in Asheboro. Friends and relatives include Bill and John Crawford of Fort Bragg who spent time here with Crawford family and Mrs Troy Crean. Numerous local residents and relatives are noted visiting, hosting, or spending weekends in towns such as Fort Jackson Raleigh Albemarle Hickory Elizabethtown Thomasville and Thomasville with family.

D. L. Brady Randolph Hospital Paul C. Dean Durham Dean Bette Smith Dorothy Talley Greensboro John W. Worsham Asheboro C. A. Lamb Claude Fox Chapel Til June Fox Charles Lineberry South Boston Grayson Lomax Bill Crawford John Crawford Fort Bragg Nnd Crawford Troy Crean Sallie Mac Franis Kearike Bore Jeff Fran Edna Strig¢y Troipian Charlie Russell Marv C. M. Morris Aor Vic Trela Loftin New Hope Ella Bisher Clay Loftin Norman Johnson Sun Val Johnson Fort Jackson S. C Robert Johnson Lilie Chandler Raleigh Hugh Cates Merrett Tysinger Thomasville Thomas Tysinger Robert Bingham Jimmie Wilkins Albemarle Julius Nance High Point C. W. Morris L. C. Covington Alrs Clegg Covington Ola Covington Garhind Morris Jen Dale Hickory JW. Wright Mir Max Pu Elizabethtown Tenn James Massey Wilson Russell Lewis Cranford

Honored At Pan American Dance At Carolina Randleman

Misses Jennie Wells Newsome and Muriel Mallison lead UNC Pan Hellenic officers in a Friday night installation at Woollen Gym. The ceremony precedes a simple Saturday wedding for Emily Davis of Sophia and Kenneth Pugh of Randleman, officiated by Dr. A B Conrad. They plan a home in Sophia Route One.

Carolina Randleman Pan Hellenic Council University of North Carolina Jennie Wells Newsome Chapel Hill Sam Leaser Raleigh Jane Durning Louisville James Moods Lexington Betty Withers Atlanta Byrd Merrill Dothen Ala Muriel Mallison Lafaycette Bill Davey Concord Virginia Hayes Greensboro Rob. Rose Smithfield Huldah Warren New York City Vaughan Winborne Anne Peyton Sam Gregory Halifax Jean Hahn Wyomissing Wil Emily Davis Sophia Kenneth Pugh Randleman A.B. Conrad First Baptist Church Pugh L. Jerome Davis Mr. Pugh Charles Pugh Randieman Randieman High School Evelyn Coltrane Darrell Curtis Sophia Route One

Koonce Funeral Home Marks Tenth Anniversary

Koonce Funeral Home observes its tenth anniversary on May 15. Arnold J. Koonce announces the firm’s founding date of May 15, 1931, at 414 S Main Street. The staff includes Ernest O Edwards, W H Ferb Hodgin, W H Pugh, and Koonce Jr., with a modern fleet and experienced personnel.

Koonce Arnold J. Koonce Ixp Yi Commodious Main Street Balmer High Point Ious Bndeca Tne W. E. Crissman Ernest O. Edwards Cincinnati College of Embalming W. H.ferb Hodgin Koonce Burial Association W.H. Pugh

Local Surplus Office to Close Monday Noon

The Federal Surplus Marketing Administration office in High Point will close permanently at noon Monday after two weeks under Miss Asha Gray Smith. Operations will transfer to state and county offices, wholesale dealers, and bankers. Miss Smith will head to Washington to assume other duties and expressed appreciation for cooperation received.

Federal Surplus Marketing Administration Asha Gray Smith Miss Smith

Floral Garden Park Cemetery Event with Music and Names

Floral Garden Park Cemetery announces a program featuring Mother Dear O Pray For Us She, Hail Queen of Heaven and unnamed choir pieces. Mark Andrews presents pipe organ sale Tell Mother I ll Be There with Peerless Quartette Songs My Mother Taught Us. Richard Crooks and Dr Phil Regan sing That’s an Irish Lullaby and A Little Parable. A reading with musical accompaniment Mother of Mine.

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