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High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1944

Page

6

Emerywood Community Calendar of Club Events

A community scheduling note lists gatherings at Emerywood Country Club and area groups. Activities include bridge and family night at the club house, YWCA luncheon with new members honored, Legion Auxiliary and Kennel Club meetings, Mid Week Club at Greenway Drive, Professional Women's Club at Sheraton, Entre Nous at North Main Street, and Emerywood social events hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Lehman. Reservations for the family night must be in by noon.

Emerywood Country Club Lloyd Flythe the Legion Auxiliary N. S. Stirewall Lexington Avenue Dan Arden Roy Spearman R. L. Waynick The Kennel Club Matt Wall Greenway Drive L. R. Terry North Main Street Emery Cod Country Club C. EF. Lehman

Recent Bride Honored at Party by Plymouth Couple

Mrs. L A Wagner hosted a bridal shower for former Miss Charlotte Jones of Plymouth at Centennial avenue. The red and white decor featured sweet williams and peonies. The honoree received a china pattern gift. prizes went to Mrs. Harry Wagner, Mrs. J W Harris, and Mrs. L D Wagner. About 20 guests attended.

L. D. Wagner Charlotte Jones Plymouth L. A. Wagner Centennial Avenue

Recent Bride Honored At Shower In Green White Theme

Mrs Jack Beeson, a recent bride, was honored at a shower hosted by Miss Doris Loftin and Mrs. Warren Goodwin at Miss Loftin's home Friday evening. The room featured spring flowers and a green white bridal color scheme with refreshments and card game prizes won by Mrs Polly Shaw and Mrs Jack Beeson. Guests included Mesdames Polly Shaw Rachel Beck and Misses Ruth Davis Thelma Kidd Mark Perry Jewel Martin and Katherine Rufty.

Jack Beeson Doris Loftin Warren Goodwin

Parents Honored At Oak Hill Church Banquet

The Young Ladies' Class of Oak Hill Fire Church hosted a Mother Father Daughter banquet in the church annex. Frances Burton served as toastmistress while Gladys Johnson toasted the parents. Judy Primm from Archdale sang and Dr. P. E. Lindley of High Point College spoke on "Our Purpose in Christian Life."

Oak Hill Fire Church Frances Burton Gladys Johnson Clyde Loweres Jackie Burton Judy Primm Archdale P. E. Lindley High Point College

Union Hill 4 H Club Elects New Officers

The Union Hill 4 H club met Thursday with president Bob Saunders presiding. New officers were Rebecca Bol, president. Betty Hedgecock, vice president. Katie Lee Perdue, secretary. Peggy Robbins, historian. A fourth grade victory gardening play and a bird program were presented.

Union Hill 4-H Bobby Saunders Rebecca Bol Betty Hedgecock Katie Lee Perdue Peggy Robbins Elizabeth Witcher Beryl Jackie Day Rebecca Bouldin Inez Patton Evelyn Beck Robbins Dorothy Nicholson Iris Forbis Pa Kirkman Ym Wince Les Pastne Atone

Oak View 4-H Club Elects Officers

Oak View 4-H club at Oak View school elected officers for the coming yearincluding Harold Sloan president Fay Hedgecock vice president Melba J Clapp secretary Henry Blair historian Joyce Winfrey pianist and Carol Overby song leader Neighborhood leaders named Mrs H P Guyer Mrs S R Clinard Mrs H G Clapp D S Hedgecock M H Sloan O M Hayworth and Mrs Blanche H Owen A M Garrison and Lefterich named assistant farm and homestration agents County health contest entrants named David Blair Harmon Lehman and Houston Sloan Plans call for summer monthly meetings with dates to be announced.

Oak View Oak View School Harold Sloan Fay Hedgecock Melba J. Clapp Henry Blair Joyce Winfrey Carol Overby H. PD. Guyer S. R. Clinard H. G. Clapp D.S. Hedgecock M. H

Rickenbacker to Address North Carolina Women's Clubs

Capt. Eddie Rickenbacker will speak at the North Carolina Federation of Women's Clubs annual convention opening tonight in Charlotte. Other speakers include Bishop Clare Purcell, Dr. J T McCallie, Mrs. Hiram C Houghton, and Gertrude D. McKee, highlighting a program led by regional church and federation leaders.

CHA F Carolina Federation of Women’s Clubs Eddie Rickenbacker Clare Purcell Charlotte Methodist Church North Carolina J T. McCallie Chattanooga Tenn Hiram C. Houghton Red Oak General Federation Gertrude D. McKee Viva

WCTU Meeting Set for 3:30 at Mrs Slack's Home

Members of the Women's Christian Temperance Union will meet tomorrow afternoon at 3:30 oclock at the home of Mrs FE W Slack located at 1001 Chestnut Street.

Women's Christian Temperance Union FE. W. Slack Chestnut Street

Correct defense in bridge hinges on subtle cues

In a North dealer deal both sides are vulnerable with a discussion on whether partner's lead was a singleton or doubleton. The article argues defense is not a simple cut and dried choice and involves hair-splitting decisions.

North

Bridge play shows heart doubleton clue and defense misstep

In a club forward contest South opens with a spade overcall and West leads ten of clubs. Declarer plays moves to draw trumps then run hearts, noting West could not know East's heart lead was a doubleton. The analysis discusses alternatives if West held different heart contracts and East's missing heart deuce.

West East Declarer Fast Hearts Deuce South

Home Shampoo Routine in Time Crunch

A practical guide to washing hair at home when time is short. It covers dealing with oily hair, surface debris, and the need for warm water rinses, liquid soap, and multiple washings. Provides a do it yourself cleansing method with castile soap, borax, and vinegar rinse for improved cleanliness.

Homeward Focus At Two Church Services

The First Evangelical and Reformed Church held a morning service sponsored by the Sue s Hedrick Bible Class with M F E Crooks and J R Young among speakers. Welch Memorial Methodist Church honored mothers and service men with Capt. Treadwell Davison as guest minister and a roll of honor read for 49 young men and three young women.

First Evangelical and Reformed Church Sues FE S. E. Tucker Hoy F. Fesperman F. W. Gibbardt E. W. Gibbardt Machree Roy Padgett Welch Memorial Welch Memorial Methodist Church T. E. Strickland Treadwell Davison Fort Bragg Angels of Mercy Edith Sherrod Quentin W. McCauley Elimo Cassell Harlan Reid

Snow family welcomes furloughed airman home in Texas

About People AC Ansel Snow is home on furlough from Randolph Field Texas visiting his parents Mr and Mrs R E Snow. Julius A Jones of Howard Street underwent an appendectomy Saturday at the Washington Street unit of High Point Memorial Hospital He is owner of Jones Grocery.

H. Hoyle Sink T. J. Gold Gold AC Ansel Snow Randolph Field Texas Mrs R. E. Snow Julius A. Jones Howard Street Washington Street High Point Memorial Hospital Jones Grocery

Oak Hill Friends Endeavor Discusses “Kind of Home I Like to Build”

The Oak Hill Friends Christian Endeavor met Sunday afternoon at six for their weekly session. Madeline Gurley led with scripture reading Proverbs 22:6 and Deuteronomy 4:9 15. The lesson focused on the kind of home desirable, with members participating in discussion. The meeting closed with the Benediction.

OAK Hill Friends Christian Endeavor Madeline Gurley Christian Endeavor

Buffalo probation director sparks debate on detention homes

Mrs. Marjorie W. Lentz, 11 years director of probation work in Buffalo, claimed detention homes have a substantial role in juvenile delinquency, a remark that startled attendees at a meeting debating the establishment of such facilities to curb juvenile crime.

Uniontown INS Marjorie W. Lentz Buffalo N. Y

Rogue Women Run Amok in War Time Welfare

Elsie Robinson argues that both rogue elephants and rogue women threaten the home front during wartime. She asserts many women abandon duties for excitement and social risk, blaming a tolerant public and urging readers to confront rising behavior and remake decency.

Solomon Main Caesar Cain You Orny

Newcomers Club Meeting With Mrs Jeranko

The Newcomers Club will meet Friday at noon at 1527 East Lexington Avenue, the home of Mrs. 8. A. Jeranko. All newcomers are welcome. for more information call Mrs. Evelyn Penny at 6336.

Newcomers Club 8. A. Jeranko East Lexington Avenue Evelyn Penny

Pink Lemonade Sundress Pattern for Girls

Pattern 4792 offers a sundress with cap sleeves in girl sizes 2 4 6 8 10 12. It requires 2½ yards of 35 inch fabric for size 6 and includes a bonnet. Also features transfer embroidery motifs for linens and garments. Send 20 cents to High Point Enterprise Pattern Dept for details.

Anne Adam High Point Enterprise Pattern Department West 17Th Bt New York

Dressing Table Frills Ideas From Home Sewing

This piece guides girls to decorate a dressing table using old curtains, draperies, and simple sewing techniques. It suggests visiting a sewing center for lessons and explains basic finishes, ribbons, edging, cording, fringe, and monogram options for a tailored look.

Sewin Center

Mary E Dillon Elected NYC Board of Education President

Miss Mary E Dillon unanimously chosen as president of the New York City Board of Education the first woman to hold the post. She also serves as president of the Brooklyn Union Gas Co and was named outstanding citizen of the year by the Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce in 1942.

New York City

Canary Falls Short at Boston Night Club Rescue

A tired canary recuperating at the Animal Rescue League after a failed attempt to crash Mayfair in Boston escaped during treatment. Three hours later workers at the night club reported the bird giving a concert outside the kitchen. Hospital attendants recaptured the stage-struck bird.

Boston Animal Rescue League Today Agen

TPA Chooses Flippin As State President

Winston Salem May 15 The North Carolina division Travelers Protective Association elected R S Flippin of Kinston as president and endorsed R B Davis of Pilot Mountain for the national board of directors. B Arp Lawrence named first vice president Ed S Mann second vice president J Holbrook third vice president W Rogers fourth vice president H M Bouldin fifth vice president and R P Rawley reelected secretary treasurer Shelly B Caviness reelected state attorney and Dr W A Lambeth reelected state chaplain.

Winston-Salem North Carolina Travelers Protective Association R. S. Flippin Kinston R. B. Davis Pilot Mountain National Board of Directors B. Arp Lawrence Ed S. Mann J. Holbrook Durham Ww. M. Rogere Wilson H. M. Bould

Crafting Sewing Tips for Dressers and Lighting Shades

The article describes how to use a zig zag attachment on a sewing machine for variegated braid and discusses using a zipper foot to create neat finishes on dressing table skirts. It suggests transforming a room with ruffled lamp shades and a slip cover to match dressing table skirts.

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Moroline White Petroleum Ata Ats Gger's Eae Oak Hill Church Union Hill 4-H Lydia EB. Pinkham Lydia E. Pinkham OPA WIA WRB Rickenbacker WCTU Josephine Culbertson North East South West Dr. Scholl D! Scholls the Princess Beauty Shop N. Main Helen Follett Drewe Church School Davison England Warm, Iris James Betty Trotter Lee Steed Helen Wright Pauline Hedgecock Princess Beauty N. Main St Tel Elsie Robinson Jeranko Chi N.Y.C Mary Dillon TPA Flippin Cova
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