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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1944

Page

6

Luncheon Bridge Honoring Mrs Swainson Arranges Flowers

Mrs D Swainson of Newton Mass visits and is honored with a one oclock luncheon bridge hosted by Mrs M R Cole. The home features roses iris and peonies with an imported lace cloth. High score prize bath powder and low score consolation flower ornament awarded. Guest list includes Mrs Swainson Mrs C S Beaver Mrs J W VanLoan and others.

D. Swainson Newton Mass M. R. Cole Cole Ethel Mattingly J. N. McCrary Weaver

Light Summer Menu With Crackers And Spinach Ring

A summer light meals guide favors crackers for energy and coolness. The plan features Neo Bake Spinach Ring with salmon and egg sauce, Jiffy Tea Salad, assorted crackers, fruits and cookies. It includes a no bake spinach ring method and a salmon egg sauce served atop the mold, plus a tomato soup gelatin salad as a chilled mold.

Child Dies After Fourth Floor Fall In Boston

18 month old David Pace son of Seaman Edgar W Pace and Mrs Pace was killed when he fell from a third floor to the street. The father a sailor stationed here came from Greenville South Carolina.

Boston David Pace Seaman Edgar W. Pace

Local Unit Legion Auxiliary Elects New President

Mrs J Frank Carriker was elected president of the local unit of the American Legion Auxiliary at the May meeting held Tuesday evening at the home of Mrs N S Stirewall. She succeeds Mrs Igh Harper whose term will expire.

J. Frank Carriker American Legion Auxiliary N. S. Stirewall Carriker Igh Harper

BPWC Elects Delegates To Asheville Meet

Local BPW club selects delegates for the North Carolina Federation state convention in Asheville on June 23. Chair Mrs. Frances Casey announced the choices Miss Anne Russell Sarah G Annette Stowe Ruth Farthing Birtie White as delegates with alternates Miss Alta Chamelin Mesdames Mary Hughes Thelma Ryan and Mary Haralson. Oriana B. James outlined the proposed revised constitution and by laws to be voted on at the Asheville meeting.

North Carolina Federation of Business and Professional Women's Clubs BPW Sheraton Frances Casey Asheville Anne Russell Sarah G Annette Stowe Ruth Farthing Birtie White Alta

Notable Roanoke Visit and Local Social Notes

Mr and Mrs Sherwood Forrest returned from Roanoke Va where Mrs Forrests uncle Granville R Hash remains in critical condition ill since December Also present were their guests Mr Forbier Mrs James D Boyd and two sons from Norfolk Va Miss Mary Hilliard Carraway daughter of Mr and Mrs Bruce Carraway was praised for having the best grammar room in an open house Miss Hazel Chapman returned to Washington DC after visiting her parents Mrs A L Chapman Mrs Daisy Lindley and Mrs Dorothy Copley returned from Washington DC with family updates Dr and Mrs Homer Guion of Charlotte visited High Point for the Shriners convention and stayed with W Martine Barker Mr W H Swainson of Charleston SC stayed overnight en route to Philadelphia to see his mother Mrs E D Swainson in Newton Mass.]]

Sherwood Forrest Roanoke Mary Hilliard Carraway Bruce Carraway Lake Forest School Wilmington Wend Homer Guion Charlotte High Point W. Martine Barker Thurston Ss . W. H. Swainson Charleston Ss. C M. R.cole Philadelphia E. D. Swainson Newton Mass Cole

WCTU Fetes War Mothers With Garden Party Plan

The Women’s Christian Temperance Union of High Point votes to host a garden party to honor War Mothers. A committee led by Mrs. C. R. Harrison, E. V. Slack, and W. A. Davis will set the date and place. Flower Mission efforts delivered 300 bunches to the sick and shut-ins.

High Point Women's Christian Temperance Union E. V. Slack Chestnut Street M. J. Crowder C. R. Harrison W. A. Davis F. H. Barrett J.M. Lancaster Slack Flower Mission W. C.T.U H. A. Knight

Rebekahs Meet Friday Twenty Go to Winston

About twenty members of the M lene Rebekah lodge returned from Winston-Salem where they attended the Rebekah assembly held there early this week. Mrs. Ethel Clapp was chosen president of the assembly and Mrs. Oisie Burke of Wilmington as vice president. Frances Schneil of High Point was elected marshal. Goldsboro was selected as the 1945 meeting city. Rebekahs will meet this evening at the hall on Commerce Street to hear state assembly reports.

M Lene Rebekah Lodge Winston-Salem Rebekah Ethel Clapp Oisie Burke Wilmington Frances Schneil High Point Rebekah Goldsboro Rebekahs Commerce Street State Assembly

Beta Sigma Phi Hears Mrs Tobias Discuss Clothes

At a Mu era Sigma Phi sorority meeting at Mrs Jack Green's home last evening guest speaker Mrs Sam Tobias led an open discussion on clothes. She spoke about materials workmanship and style for best results as members enjoyed iced drinks during the social hour.

Sigma Phi Sorority Jack Green Sam Tobias Tobias

Sacrificing to Four Hearts Ends with Diamonds Run

In a bridge bidding and play example East-West vulnerable, North-South reach four hearts though sacrificing in diamonds. West leads diamond nine. declarer ducks, cashes clubs, finesses trumps, and draws East's jack. East misplays by keeping diamond ace, allowing declarer to execute a winning club endgame.

East West South Declarer

Mr. Cook Honored At Birthday Dinner

E. F. Cook of this city was honored with a birthday dinner last Sunday hosted by Miss Callie Cook and Mrs. George Floyd at Floyds home on route four. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. S. G. Joyce and children, Mrs. T. FE. Brinkley and children of Mount Airy, Mrs. EK. F. Cook and children, and Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Cook with children of High Point.

E. F. Cook Callie Cook George Floyd Route Four S. G. Joyce T. FE. Brinkley Mount Airy EK. F. Cook W. S. Cook High Point

Thomason Aiken Vows Announced in York South Carolina

Mr and Mrs A L Aiken announce the marriage of their daughter Ruby Lee to Pvt A L Thomason on April 27 in York South Carolina with P E Nunn officiating Thomason attended city schools and works at Silver Knit Hosiery Mill Thomason son of Mr and Mrs A F Thomason of Martinsville Virginia attended High Point schools and serves in the United States Army at Camp Cooke California

A. L. Aiken Lake Street Ruby Lee A. L. Thomason York S. C P. E Nunn Thomason Pvt. Thomason A. F. Thomason Martinsville High Point United States Army Camp Cooke Calif

Women's Clubs To Hear State Senator Tonight in Charlotte

In Charlotte on May 18 the North Carolina Federation of Women's Clubs planned a memorial service for late president Mrs. Thomas O'Berry. The program included elections and departmental sessions. State Senator Gertrude D. McKee of Sylva will speak at the annual banquet where new officers will be installed.

Charlotte North Carolina Federation of Women's Clubs Thomas O'Berry Gertrude D. McKee Sylva

Church Social and Circle Meetings Highlight Friday

The Philathea class of Rankin Memorial Methodist plans a 7 30 pm meeting at Mrs Rosa Lee Smith 1109 Tipton Street with hosts Mesdames J M Bowers and Herbert Oliver. The Ladies Aid Society of North Hamilton Street Church of Christ meets 8 o clock at Miss Josephine Livengood 1418 North Hamilton with Miss Elsie Willis as associate hostess. Ward Street Circle Three of the Woman s Society of Christian Service meets 7 20 pm at Mrs Fred Carroll s Hodgin Street home.

Rankin Memorial Rankin Memorial Methodists Rosa Lee Smith Tipton Street Mesdames J. M. Bowers Herbert Oliver Ladies’ Aid Society of the North Hamilton Street Church of Christ Josephine Livengood Elsie Willis Ward ST Woman's Society of Christian Service Ward Street Methodist Church Fred Carroll Hodgin Street

Mid Week Study and Club Events Schedule Highlight

Calendar notes a 3:30 p m Mid Week Study at Mrs. Charles F Carroll Jr 306 Greenway Drive plans year program. 7:30 p m Business and Professional Women's Club meets at Sheraton Hotel. 2:30 p m Entre Nous at Mrs L R Terry North Main Street. 6 8 p m Emerywood Country Club family night dinner reservations by noon. 7:30 p m Emerywood Club end of evening membership run at the clubhouse hosted by Mr and Mrs C E Lehman.

F. B. Morison Chicago Asheville Ernie Ballard Kennedy Street Ballard Emerywood Country Club Charles F. Carroll, Jr Greenway Drive Ular Sheraton Hotel Entre Nous Club L. R. Terry North Main Street C. E. Lehman

Musicale Tonight At Ray Street School

The city schools music department presents a Musicale this evening at Ray Street school. Rhythm bands and glee clubs from Ray Street Johnson Street and Elm Street schools perform under Miss Dorothy Hoskins with Emile Ser poss on piano. Directors include Ray Street’s Margaret Fussell Louise Bell Mary Baldwin Irene Holton. Johnson Street’s Keron Canady Halda Hester Lilla Bell. Elm Street’s Elise Smith Hazel Young Margaret Andrews.

Ray Street Johnson Street Elm Street Dorothy Hoskins City Schools Emile Serposs Margaret Fussell Louise Bell Mary Baldwin Irene Holton Keron Canady Hal

Warning Against Nazi Propaganda on D-Day Dates

Secretary of War Stimson warned the public Nazi propaganda on the forthcoming invasion of Europe aims to confuse Allied peoples and delay operations. He urged calm and patience as invasion dates are settled, noting the day will come but not the Nazis’ chosen date.

Washington Stimson Europe

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