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High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1944

Page

6

Mrs Carriker Elected New Legion Auxiliary President

At the May meeting held at the home of Mrs N S Stirewall on Lexington Avenue, Mrs J Frank Carriker was elected president succeeding Mrs Leigh Harper. Delegates to the state meeting in Asheville were named, Poppy Day May 27 planned, and the June meeting date was moved to the third Tuesday.

American Legion Auxiliary N. S. Stirewall Lexington Avenue J. Frank Carriker Leigh Harper Secant Atarms L. R. Peacock John Raper Oscar L. Smith D. M. Lewis Worth Ivey Jack Burris Pet Harrison State Department Asheville Mesdames Frank Carriker I. T. Mann Harper Cliff Lehmann Roy ‘Spearman J. H. King C. C. Layton R. L. Waynick Dan Arden Roy Spearman

Miss Campbell Hosts Parhelion Club Bridge Evening

Miss Hannah Campbell entertained the Parhelion Club bi weekly at her Boulevard home. Two tables played with Miss Lib Martin winning high honors a silk scarf and Miss Jean Davis taking second high cosmetics. Lib Martin was elected to fill the Bill King vacancy. Refreshments were served by Mrs Frank Campbell and other members. The next meeting will be hosted by Miss Jean Davis on May 30 at her Fourth Street home.

Hannah Campbell Parhelion Club Boulevard Lib Martin Jean Davis Bill King Texas Frank Campbell Jen Polston Maxine Kennedy Det Lee Mesdames Robert Burns Gilbert Southern Fourth Street

Our Baby Album Michael McLeod Birthday Party

Michael McLeod son of Mr and Mrs E V McLeod of 802 Arbordale drive turned three on Wednesday May 10 as family celebrated with a birthday party at home.

Michael McLeod E. V. McLeod Arbordale Drive

Senior High A Capella Choir Delights Y Membership At Luncheon

Eighty five of the YWCA membership attended the May Membership Luncheon at the Adams Memorial building. The Senior High School a capella choir directed by Carl G. N. Cronstedt performed a musical program. Mrs. A Lee Gibson and Mrs. Charles B. Sheloff welcomed guests including twelve new members out of 104 invited.

Y.W.C.A Adams Memorial A Capella Carl G. N. Cronstedt A. Lee Gibson Charles B. Sheloff

Many Small Parties Honor Visitor Mrs Swainson Luncheon Today

Mrs E S Swainson of Newton Massachusetts is the house guest of Mrs M R Cole on Parkway. Today’s luncheon features two tables in play following a formal repast with prizes and souvenirs for Mrs Swainson and Mrs George Miller. Earlier events included bridge and supper gatherings hosted by local residents as part of a welcoming honor series.

N. M. Harrison YWCA Cronstedt Y Clubs Parkway McCrary Harry Anthony Swainson George Miller Chevy Chase Robert Bain Emerywood Estates Coy Moose Mesdames Coy Moose J. R. Carson

Workers Needed At Red Cross Dressings Room H

High Point women are urged to report to the Red Cross surgical dressing rooms to cut and prepare dressings as D-Day nears. Mrs. A L Stephens, local surgical dressings chair, notes rooms are ready to cut 243000 new dressings and remaining stock must be finished promptly to meet demand.

Red Cross Igh Point A. L. Stephens

Beta Sigma Phi Meeting Tonight With Mrs Greene

The Mu chapter of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority will meet at 224 Shirley Street with Mrs Jack Greene this evening at 7 30 o clock.

Beta Sigma Phi Mrs. Greene Beta Sigma Phi Sorority Jack Greene Shirley Street

VFW Auxiliary Plans Memorial Rites and Social

The Ladies' Auxiliary of the Veterans of Foreign Wars met at the hall with Mrs. Cc. H. Greer presiding to outline plans for a city wide memorial service on Sunday May 28 and a social gathering at Mrs. Greer's home 702 Montieu avenue Tuesday. New member Mrs. W. C. Kennerly was welcomed.

Ladies’ Auxiliary The Veterans of Foreign Wars Cc. H. Greer W. C. Kennerly

Local hospital patients and staff travel notes

Mrs. C. C. Ingram of Sinclair street is a patient at High Point Memorial Hospital Washington street unit after an operation Monday and is recuperating satisfactorily. Miss Thelma Muse of 505 South street is recuperating at the same unit after an operation Tuesday morning. Mrs. Irene Shaner, hospital care association manager, left for Asheville for a Blue Cross regional conference at Grove Park Inn May 18 20. Mr. and Mrs. Jack V. Adams of Washington D C visited Mrs. Adams sister, Mrs. Norman Dill of Kernersville Route one. Mrs. J. Fred Hough and her two daughters Fredna and Judith returned to Lynchburg Va after visiting Jamestown and Mrs. J. P. Clodfelter High Point Route Four.

C. C. Ingram Sinclair Street Route Two Washington Street High Point Memorial Hospital Thelma Muse South Street Irene Shaner Hospital Care Association Asheville Blue Cross Grove Park Inn Jack V. Adams Washington, D. C J. Fred Hough Fredna Judith Lynchburg J. P. Barber Jamestown J. P. Clodfelter High Point

Ladies Bridge Winners Named At Emerywood Country Club

At Emerywood Country club yesterday the North-South winners in duplicate bridge were Mesdames J O Hauschild and F T Withite with high scores. East-West top pair were Mesdames W P Hazelwood and Harold McKee, and Mrs C T Anderson led in contract players. Runners-up and table crews listed with numerous participants.

Mesdames J.O. Hauschild F. T. Withite Emerywood Country Club W. P. Hazelwood Harold McKee C. T. Anderson H. O. Williams

Y Business Club Hears Musical

The YWCA Business and Professional club heard a senior high school octet sing selections at the Adams Memorial building. Miss Annabelle Thompson chaired the meeting as delegates to the Southern Conference at Highland Lake near Henderson June 13 to 19 were elected.

Adams Memorial Annabelle Thompson Highland Lake Henderson Margie Welborn Frances Brown Doris Lee Conrad Lloyd Carlson Mary Ruth Seward A. Lee Gibson R. A. Craven Sue Stanfield

Women of the Moose Meeting Thursday at Moose Hall

The Women of the Moose will meet Thursday at Moose Hall for the regular session. The agenda includes nomination of officers for the new year and ballot of new membership candidates. Members are urged to attend and participate in the important business.

Women of the Moose Moose Hall

Births Report Two Daughters At High Point Memorial

Mr and Mrs Joe Holt of 1702 Branch street announce the birth of a daughter Frieda Jo on Friday May 12 at Boulevard unit High Point Memorial Hospital. Mr and Mrs C B Martin announce the birth of a daughter Meriam Irene on May 3 at the Boulevard unit of High Point Memorial Hospital.

HOLTS Joe Holt Branch Street Frieda Jo Boulevard Unit Lof Oy High Point Memorial Hospital Martin

Duke senior Miss Eleanor Rankin Phi Beta Kappa

Miss Eleanor Lambeth Rankin of Durham daughter of Prof and Mrs W W Rankin and granddaughter of Mrs F B Lambeth of Thomasville was made Phi Beta Kappa at Duke University as one of ten inductees. She has been active in campus life and will graduate next month.

Eleanor Lambeth Rankin Durham W. W. Rankin That City F. 8. Lambeth Thomasville Duke University Miss Rankin Duke Duke Chronicle

Mid Week Study Club Hosts Carroll at 506 Greenway Drive

Calendar notes a 3:30 gathering of the Mid Week Study club entertaining Charles F. Carroll Jr. at 506 Greenway Drive with the year’s program under discussion.

Charles F. Carroll, Jr Greenway Drive Sheraton Hotel

No Family Nite Dinner Canceled at Emerywood Club

Emerywood Country club cancels the weekly family night dinner this week due to ongoing clubhouse work. The announcement came from the clubhouse.

Emerywood Country Club

Why Women Seek Romance After Forty Says Millicent Cone

The essay argues women pursue romance after age forty due to husband neglect and picayune chores, while defending homemaking as a valued, demanding profession. It contends love remains essential, urges balanced interests, and criticizes the old belief that a wife’s main mission is to charm her husband.

Millicent ‘Cone Monroe St Chicago Picayune Millicent Charles Boyer Robert Taylor Errol Flynn Ebow Ma- Ma Dad Flo America Gable

Also Mentioned on This Page

Carriker Legion Auxiliary Lydia E. Pinkham Ysor Minnie Lee Steed Pay Helen Wright Trotter Pauline Hedgecock Princess Beauty Shop N. Main St Miss Campbell Our Ray Nelson Clinard Roy Clinard Park Street E. S. Swainson M. R. Cole Ernest Welch E. R. Outland J. W. Rose F. H. Barrett Miller Swainton Clyde Barksdale Lindsay Street J. W. van Loan Southern Dairies Dairies Southern Dairies, Inc National Dairy Products Corporation Joan Davis Jack Haley NBC Red VFW Y Business Club Women of Moose Meeting Mothers Prayer Band Mothers’ Prayer Band O. L. Ruth South Hamilton Street Zemo Cae Phi Beta Kappa Entre Nous Club L. R. Terry North Main Street A of the Wood Country Club C. E. Lehman Elsie Robinson Qoval Crow Laout A&p A& Coffee Isf America A&p Food
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