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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

May 13, 1942

Page

6

Babies May Register Longer At Baby Conference In High Point

The High Point Business and Professional Women’s Club extends baby conference registration for several days to allow more infants from High Point and surrounding areas to participate. Health exams are underway. mothers must report to Harllee's Youth Center in person for scheduling with physicians. Over 100 prizes, including trophies and ribbons, lure entrants. Registration runs daily 10 a m to 3 p m for babies up to six years old. Top children include Suzy Willoughby and Billy Bruce Jo with guards, while Sara Normal and Billy Oakley place high in the friendship score. The following list names many contestants by full names and families.

Better Baby High Paint Business Professional Woman’s Club Kate B. Rafan Harllee’s Suzy Willoughby J. E. Willoughby Billy Bruce S. W. Bruce Sara Normal Paul Worman Billy Oakley M. R. Oakley Trinity Nancy Barnes Janice Gaye Welch Kella Borland Tamaria Ann Clary Lannie Campbell David Hicks Tommy Burton Margaret Yarborough Dale Thompson Sherry Moffitt Charles Ervin McPherson Robbie Mashburn Donnie Jones Renda Hicks Sue Morton Carolyn Ann Guyer Corali¢é Moran Wayne Marley Gene Harmon Diana Long Tansorial Gayle McKinney Ruby Campen Ronnie Buddy Ronnie Jackson Michael McLeod Harriett Schnell Shirley Ann Angle Jo Ellen McLean Tommy Chesborough Beth Minor Eugene Wall Larry Stroud Jane Montgomery Dolores Bury Keith Lewis David Gordon Larry Rowland Lana Cecil Billy Aggies Charlotte Huff Frances Cole Phil Tiinshaw Nancy Chamelin Patty Embler Beth Newton Keith Lancaster Michael Lee Jackie Gibson Linda Spaugh Dorothy Lee Jackson Wayne Miller Vera Alice Buck Ronald Parrish Judy Wood Billy Gregory Brenda Coffey Dianne Kearns George Marshall Rebecca Ann Burroughs Darrel Vilson Phyllis Harmon Diane West

Sans Souci Club Entertained At Thomville Home

In Thomville on Thursday evening the Sans Souci bridge club met at Mrs. G. E. Crowell’s home with two bridge tables and Spring flowers. Mrs. Harry Lee Lambeth won the top score prize and Mrs. Vernon Snyder, visiting players, also earned a top score award. Refreshments followed for ten ladies.

Thomasville G. E. Crowell Sans Souci Bridge Club Harry Lee Lambeth Jtew Vernon Snyder Ralph Wilson Walter Newby Paul Hassler Fred Gray O. S. Peer Frank Murr

Installation of Slate and Musical Program Highlight D A R Meeting

Officers for an additional term of one year were installed at the Alexander Marlin chapter Daughters of the American Revolution meeting held at the home of Mrs C T Ingram 4214 Woodland Drive with chaplain Mrs Bruce Carraway in charge. Also installed for three years were D L Bouldin treasurer C S Mattocks historian and Carraway chaplain extended two years. New board members include Daniel J R McCrary of Lexington Mrs G D Pettibone and Mrs John A Myers of Thomasville serving one year. Other notes include contributions to the local soldiers memorial, May 28 radio broadcast by Junior D A R, and a stamp drive for the Queen's Children's Hospital.

Alexander Marlin Daughters of theAmerican Revolution C. T. Ingram Woodland Drive Bruce Carraway D. AR. Society Stirewall J. F. Hayden Grover Kester D. L. Bouldin Mattocks Carraway Mesdaniel J. R. McCrary Lexington G. D. Pettibone John A. Myers Thomasville Chamber of Commerce A. F. Wishart WMER England Queen's Children’s Hospital J. S. Welborn Asheville Rebecca Conrad Wiliam H. Pouch D. A.R Conrad Peyton Voorhees

Mrs Harriss Hosts High Point Garden Club Garden Party

Mrs J W Harriss entertained the High Point Garden Club at their annual garden party at her Rockford Road home. The rose garden and blooms formed the setting while guests enjoyed lime ice sandwiches and cakes on the terrace. Mrs Fred Bartlett presided over the punch bowl and a brief business meeting with Mrs Caldwell reporting from the Council. The club’s last meeting for the year was announced for June.

Mrs. Harriss High Point Garden Club J. W. Harriss Rockford Road Elizabeth H. Covington Fred Bartlett

Altrusans Back Navy Relief and Soldier Memorial Funds Plan Picnic

The Altrusa club voted fifty dollars to the Navy Relief Society fund and five dollars toward a local soldier memorial to be erected by the Chamber of Commerce. They endorsed the supplement tax to raise High Point city schools, heard reports from officers and committee chairs, and accepted an invitation to hold the annual picnic at Mrs. Marie Forrest’s Route One home two weeks hence.

Altrusa Club Navy Relief Society Sheraton Hotel Chamber of Commerce U.S High Point MM. L. Patrick Cloverdale Mary Lou Rethrock Altrusa Marie Forrest Route One

Ladies Bridge and Luncheon at Emerywood Club

Emerywood Club hosted a ladies bridge event with top North-South honors to Mrs Bennett and Wilhit. East-West to Mrs Durland and Capus Waynick. Family Night dinner follows at 6:30 pm reservations due by Thursday noon. May bridges postponed with Navy Relief event replacing. Public invited.

Emerywood Club Mesdames Capus M. Waynick C. 8. Beaver J. S. Welborn Phil Warner GO. C. Durland F. T. Wilhite Harold Bennett Reid McNamara J.H. Ayers C. G. Mackintosh Joe H. Smith Glenn G. Perry Harold S. Meee Hal A. Davis Emerywood Country Club Harald Bennett F. T. Wilhit Mesdames C. Durland Capus i. Waynick Pp. Y. Adams Joe E. Smith Bendit L. P. Magnin Cedron Emerywood County Club Virginia Bennett John Bennett Lexington Avenue Eloise Best Sam Best

Social Calendar Highlights High Point Events

Wednesday nights feature the High Point Graduate Nurses Clubs and Bur rus Hospital alumnae meetings followed by bridge and social arts gatherings. Thursday and Friday include luncheons to honor brides, Red Cross bandages, tea gatherings, and several bridge and social events at Emerywood clubs and private homes. Saturday offers bride events, university women meeting, a nurse graduation, and a bridge party lineup at multiple addresses in High Point.

High Point Burrus Hospital Irene Plummer Carrick Avenue Virginia Bennett Council of Jewish Women Philip Silver Parkway

Scotch Foursome To Be Held Friday At Sedgefield Club

The Sedgefield Club invites members to bring friends for the Invitational Mixed Scotch Foursome Friday May 15 from 12 to 2 pm. A cocktail party and opening of new quarters follow with prizes for both members on each team in net and gross divisions.

Sedgefield Club

Piano Students Present Program at Mrs Gayle's Home

The piano class under Mrs S A Gayle staged a charming last evening program at her home. The young pupils displayed notable progress and older students showed clear grasp of their selections. Performers included Jack Lewis Charles Froelich Pepper Tice Becky Wall Jake Froelich Aida Ingram Dot Lewis David Hayworth Mary Sue Briggs plus Betty Blades Spearman Martha Harris Mac Kenzie Ella Page Harrison Jane Baucom Peyton Voorhees Barbara Brasington and Bot Gayle with Mary Sue Briggs singing two songs.

S. A. Gayle Jack Lewis Charles Froelich Pepper Tice Becky Wall Jake Froelich Aida Ingram Dot Lewis David Hayworth Mary Sue Briggs Betty Blades Spearman Martha Harris MacKenzie Ella Page Harrison Jane Baucom Peyton Voorhees Barbara Brasington Bot Gayle

Police Auxiliary to Meet at Mrs Snider Home

The Police Auxiliary holds its regular meeting Thursday evening at Mrs. Fred Snider's home 512 Worth Avenue. Associate hostesses will be Mrs. James Burton and Mrs. W. G. Friddle.

Police Auxiliary Fred Snider Worth Avenue James Burton W. G. Friddle

Dr Hinshaw addresses Double M Club on the pre school child

Dr C R Hinshaw of High Point College spoke to the Double M club on the pre school child at yesterday's YWCA meeting. Four new members were welcomed: Mesdames Hendrix, Holmes, Bivins, and Kearns. A social hour followed with refreshments for members and guests.

Double M Club C. R. Hinshaw High Point College Dr. Hinshaw G. W. Pleasants, Jr Mesdames B. Francis Hendrix Frank Holmes W. P Bivins E. E. Kearns Mesdames Hendrix iKearns Holmes Bivins Pleasants Harry Bell Joe West Edgar ‘Snider Glenn Hendrix Fred Munidy Don’ Mower

Bridal Shower Honors Mrs. Bryan Jones at Warner Home

A surprise bridal shower for Doris Connally’s former city bride Mrs. Bryan Jones occurred at the Warner home on Route Three. Guests included Mrs. Ray Warner and several brides, with contests and prizes won by Miss Vera Lee Jones and Mrs. Ray Durham. gifts presented by the hostess and guests. Another note reports the birth of Phillip Ray Spoon on May 12 at Guilfore General Hospital to Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Spoon, with Mrs. Spoon formerly Opal Hayworth.

Ray Warner Jerry Spencer Elizabeth Greenway Route Three Bryan Jones Doris Connally Vera Lee Jones Ray Durham F. DB. Connally A. B. Jones Paul Allen W. Greenway G. A. Greenway Elizabeth Vussell Evelyn Cain Vera Lee Wesley Spoon Phillip Ray Guilfore General Hospital Spoon Opal Hayworth

Magic Program And Y W C A Supper Meeting

The Basin and Professional Club of the Y W C A held a supper at the Adams building followed by a magic show by H F P Richardson of the local police force. The club adopted resolutions for a ten percent teacher salary increase and praised teachers for their sugar and gas rationing work. Private William Daniel Dunlap announces birth of son Douglas MacArthur at Guilford General Hospital on May 12. he is at Fort Bragg. John Payne and wife announce birth of daughter Mary Dianne at Guilford General Hospital on May 7. Mrs Payne was formerly Miss Mary Clinard of Winston-Salem.

Basin and Professional Club Adams H. F P. Richardson Richardson MacArthur Dunlap Hospital Here William Daniel Dunlap Douglas MacArthur Guilford General Hospital Dunlap Fort Bragg John Payne Mary Dianne Payne Mary Clinard Winston-Salem

Wilson Recuperating at Burrus Memorial Hospital

L Floyd Wilson remains a patient at Burrus Memorial Hospital after several days with improving condition and now welcomes visitors. Ma and Mrs E W Dobbs stayed with Dr and Mrs N S Stirewall en route to Sumter S C after visiting Williamsburg and Virginia. Helen Nichols, daughter of Mr and Mrs E N Nichols of 538 Gordon Street, visits Mr and Mrs P A Asbill in Wilmington, former High Point residents.

L. Floyd Wilson Burrus Memorial Hospital E. W. Dobbs N.S. Stirewall Sumter S. C Williamsburg Virginia Mr. Dobbs Mrs. Stirewall Helen Nichols E. N. Nichols Gordon Street P. A. Asbill Wilmington Asbills High Point

Church Social ARCHDALE GROUP TO MEET THURSDAY NIGHT

The Woman's Society of Christian Service of the Archdale Methodist Church will meet with Mrs. G. E. White on Thursday evening at 8 o'clock at her home in Archdale. LOTTIE HOLDEN BIBLE CLASS MEETS THURSDAY The Lottie Holden Bible Class will meet with Mrs. P. W. Albert at her home in Oakwood Court Thursday afternoon at 3 o'clock. WILLING WORKERS TO MEET TONIGHT The Willing Workers Class of the Gospel Tabernacle on Willow Street will hold its monthly class meeting tonight at the home of Mrs. Reha Payne, 807 East Green Street.

Archdale Woman's Society of Christian Service Archdale Methodist Church G. E. White Lottie Holden P. W. Alberton Oakwood Court The Gospel Tabernacle Willowstonk Street Reha Payne East Green Street

Registration For Gas Opens

Washington reports the go home sign by yesterday as eastern motorists lined up for gasoline ration cards ahead of Friday. About 8.5 million automobile owners in 17 coastal states and D C register alphabetically through Thursday. Non essential drivers may take three gallons weekly. essential vehicles receive XX cards for unlimited purchases.

Washington Seaboard Maine Florida District of Columbia OPA

High Point Girl Receives Honor at Kentucky College

Wilmore Ky May 13 Miss Arlene Shackelford a Asbury College freshman was chosen by student body as a member of the Asbury Student Foundation Committee for the coming year. Selection based on originality versatility and personality. The ASF helps students with loans funded by students and annual ASF program proceeds. The escort for the occasion is highlighted by the blushing debutante.

Wilmore Arlene Shackelford Asbury College Asbury Asbury Student Foundation

Women of Moose 10 Hold Meeting at Hall Thursday Night

The regular meeting of the Women of the Moose will be held tomorrow evening at 8 o'clock in the Moose Hall. Announced this morning by Senior Regent Mabel Beeson. Chicago Markets Butter receipts 992.0 steady. eggs receipts 34,139 steady. other prices unchanged. Scientists say dinosaurs became extinct as land areas gradually arose, drained swamps, and deprived them of their food supply.

Women OF Moose HALL Women of the Moose Moose Hall Mabel Beeson Chicago

Ice Mint Treatment for Callouses Promises Relief

Promotes an Ice Mint product for feet claiming cooling relief from burning and aching callouses. Encourages readers to visit their druggist for the soothing rub and to feel spring in their step. Mentions brand cues and groggy wording from the ad copy.

Lee- Winkler

Japs Pressing China Points In Major Operations

Japanese General Shunroku Hata said in Nanking that heavy pressure is being applied to Chiang Kai-Shek’s forces in northern and central China with greater attacks planned. Reports say Japanese infantry with air support have begun large scale operations in Central Honan against 10,000 Communist troops trapped near Anping, as air bases in Chekiang Fukien and surrounding areas endure heavy raids. A separate note describes inventor Stewart Hartshorn's plan for a body cooler with a window shade roller and air pumped through shoe-bellows.

Tokyo Shunroku Hata China Nanking Chiang Kai-Shek Hata South China Chungking Domei North China Honeh Province Peiping Anping Hopeh- Shantung Henan Shansi Tapanese Chekiang Fukien Tsi Kiangsi Shensi Stewart Hartshorn

Merchants push to abolish North Carolina sales tax

North Carolina merchants urged ending the 3 percent sales tax citing a state surplus and added tax burden from federal wartime levies. Governor Broughton backed wartime sacrifices and opposed gasoline rationing while urging business as usual for the war effort. RALEIGH officials led by C. Shell were named to key posts in the state merchants association unite.

Raleigh North Carolina Becaus Broughton Association Durati C. Shell Roanoke Rapi F. R. St of Greensboro Clyde R. Greene Boon W. L. Dewell

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Sans Souci Club Thomville First Baptist Church R. G. Jennings Milton Jones Cc. M. Howell South America L. E. Teague C. L. Berrier R. S. Green R J. Farrington Charlotte Mary Matthews Bath Howard Palmer Washington, D. C Meade Hite H. A. McDonald Neil Raeford D. E. Hoover S. L. Pollock T. S. Eanes Pollock Rotary Anns Ernest Layfield Governor's Louis Sutton Henry Tighsmith Clyde Dillon J. M. Bailey William Linehan Altrusans Navy Relief Soldier Memorial Lydia E. Pinkham New York Hotel Lincoln aSith Worl Fames Maria K Othe Edison Roosevelt Hotel Henry Betts Forest Bill Drive John H. Lumpkin Priscilla Club Red Cross Henning Addickes Wiltshire Boulevard Philomathean Club S. H.tomlinson Fullcrest Drive Doak Finch J. P. Crowder Harry Brown Finch John Lumpkin Russell van Landingham American Legion Auxiliary Legion Blair Park Emmanuel Lutheran Church Richard Marshall J. P. Davis Emerywood Court Apartments American Association of University Women Fred R. Taylor Johnson Street Mesdames Horace Haworth Blake Thompson Mary B. Mower Gaston Johnson Jerry Marin Doris Koonce C. B. Baxter Centennial Avenue Double M Warner Home Kentucky College Tokyo Radio Goodfellow Field San Angelo Tex Alway Teethina Columbus Arline Canada Dry NE ‘Splipe Canada Meet Canada Dry
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