Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

High Point Enterprise in High Point, North Carolina

We have 6,272,067 pages in North Carolina

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 18 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

May 25, 1944

Page

6

Bridge Tea Honors Mrs Paul Ingle At Harris Home

Mrs Valette J Harris hosted a bridge tea yesterday afternoon in honor of Mrs Paul Ingle the former Miss Mary Elizabeth Harllee a High Point resident and Florence South Carolina native. Guests enjoyed iced tea and bridal motif desserts then gathered for bridge at three tables with Mrs Ingle winning top score and receiving an antique crystal vase from the hostess. Other attendees included Mesdames Rodney Charlies Kearns Elizabeth Covington Mary Elizabeth Long Jesse Washburn J H Walker Jr Harry Alexander Grattan Foy J S Pickett Paul Casey and Miss Alice Caldwell.

Mary Elizabeth Harllee High Point Florence 8. C Jesse Washburn J. H. Walker, Jr Harry Alexander Grattan Foy J. S. Pickett Paul Casey Alice Caldwell

High Point College Social Schedule Pleasant Week

Calendar items list events at High Point College and local venues from Thursday to Sunday. Seniors hosted by Dr and Mrs Humphreys at West College Drive. Spring recital at Roberts Hall. Emerywood Country Club dinners. Priscilla club sewing for Red Cross. USO dances at YMCA gym and Em erywood dinner dance. YWCA buffet for service members with USO cooperation.

G. I. Humphreys High Point College Humphreys West College Drive Roberts Hall Ernestine Fields Emerywood Country Club Priscilla Club W. B. Hall Johnson Street Red Cross USO YMCA YWCA

Local Patient News From Winston-Salem And High Point

Mrs Annie Brown remains a patient at Baptist Hospital Winston-Salem after an operation several days ago. Mrs Robert T Jordan of 210 Boulevard ill at High Point Memorial Hospital Boulevard unit since Monday undergoing treatment. Mrs John N Paul Jr hosts houseguest Mrs John L Donalson from Shelton Nebraska en route to Charleston South Carolina to join husband stationed with the Army Air Corps.

Annie Brown The Baptist Hospital Winston-Salem Robert T. Jordan Boulevard High Point Memorial J High Point Memorial Hospital John N. Paul, Jr John L. Donalson Shelton Nebraska Charleston S. C Springfield Mass Army Air Corps

Bridge And Garden Clubs Feted At Thomasville

Mrs Ben Harris hosted a dessert bridge for the Tuesday afternoon club with three tables. Mrs Keith Williams won high prizes and Mrs Frank Murr took cocktail napkins. The morning garden club gathering at Mrs R W Crews on Salem Street featured a business session and a vocal selection. prizes for artsy displays went to Mrs C W Gilliam Mrs Homer Sink and Mrs Crews.

Thomasville Ben Harris Keith Williams Frank Murr Mesdames Doak Finch Howard Palmer Roy Proctor John Alden Charles Phillips W. E. Tomlinson Jesse Finch C. #. Finch S. C. Stimson William Cravens, Jr Thomasville Garden Club R. W. Crews Salem Street Mesdames C. H. Patterson Sam Welborn J. C. Green Crews Josie Grimes C. W. Gilliam Homer Sink

Racket in cosmetics shocks wartime Britain

International News Service reports the booming black market in cosmetics poses a danger to British women, especially teens. Experts warn fake face cream and lipstick are often appalling rubbish and may ruin complexions, with profiteers buying raw materials at high margins to mass produce counterfeit products.

London Milady Britain British Board of Trade Teresa Oliver

Local Births Reported at High Point Memorial Hospital

A series of births announced in High Point Arkansas and nearby: William Clay Jones born May 19 at Conway Memorial Hospital to Captain William C. Jones Jr and Mrs Jones. Judy Gale Kennedy born May 21 at High Point Memorial Hospital to Pvt and Mrs Fred Kennedy. Elbert Vernon Jr born May 23 to L V Owens and Mrs Owens. Sidney Larry born May 24 to Mr and Mrs A D Green. John Williams born May 23 to Mr and Mrs A B Oldham.

William Clay Jones William C. Jones Conway Memorial Hospital Conway, Ark Jones Frank E. Robins Captain Jones W. C. Jones High Point Army Air Forces Davis Monthan Field Tuscon, Aziz Judy Gale Kennedy Fred Kennedy Judy Gale Boulevard High Point Memorial Hospital L. V. Owens L. V. Owens Navy Owens Elbert Vernon, Jr Washington Street A. D.green East Green Street Sidney Larry Oldhams A. B. Oldham Hamilton Street John Williams Washington Streets

Man and Still Taken Near Thomasville

Local deputies night patrol captured a 50 gallon steam type distillery on the old Andrew Long place near Thomasville and arrested George Harrison Staley of Wilkes County after a brisk chase into swamp lands. Another man nearby escaped.

Thomasville Andrew Long George Harrison Staley Wilkes County

Farewell Party for Mrs. E. W. Klawon in High Point

Mrs. Paul Charping hosted a farewell at 323 Louise Avenue for Mrs. E. W. Klawon who will move to Cleveland to join her husband employed there. Residents and colleagues from Washington Street unit of High Point Memorial Hospital attended the party with a miscellaneous shower and punch refreshments.

E. W. Klawon Cleveland Ohio Paul Charping Louise Avenue Klawon Punch Herman Bodenhamer Flora Wilson Steve Herney Wayne Green Joe Wilson Mary Preston Catherine Lowder Aline Kelly

Leading Ladies Warm Up for 1944 Political Campaign

The piece introduces a series featuring Democratic and Republican leading ladies as vote-getting speakers. Focused on Mrs. Robert Tart of Cincinnati, wife of the senator, described as educated, managing two homes, and a prominent speech figure. She recalls Lincoln Day humor and ties to Washington and Ohio activities including Girl Scouts.

Robert Tart Cincinnati Senate Washington Ohio Lincoln Winona Minn Uct

Memorial Service Planned in Kernersville for World War II Dead

The John T. King American Legion Post and Auxiliary announce a memorial service for World War II fallen at the Kernersville school auditorium Sunday at 3 30 p m. George K Snow of Mt Airy will give the address and families will receive gold star citations. Flags will adorn local businesses for Poppy Day and Memorial Day. The post and auxiliary meet tonight at 8 for final Sunday plans and to elect delegates to the Asheville Legion convention next month.

Kernersville John T. King American Legion George K. Snow Mt. Airy Dertment

American Bakeries To Repair Plant

Repairs permits issued this morning totaled 1540 dollars. American Bakeries Company received 840 dollars to repair the building at 920 West Broad. Other permits included Kearns Furniture 350 dollars, J O Teague 100 dollars, D N Moore 25 dollars, and E C Criddlebaugh 225 dollars for paint or repair work.

American Bakeries Company West Broad Kearns Furniture Mallory J. O. Teague North Main D. N. Moore Vail E. C. Criddlebaugh

Raid ends with man turned over to federal authorities

Deputies led by Bob Kennedy and others raided a location as part of an operation described as a run with little whisky found. The man was turned over to federal authorities. Deputies Jesse Green A A Graves T C Beck and N B Gobble participated in the raid.

Ficers Staley Bob Kennedy Jesse Green A. A. Graves T. C. Beck N. B. Gobble

Music Recital At Local College This Evening

High Point College music students present the annual Spring recital at Roberts Hall at eight. Miss Ernestine Fields heads the department and invites patrons. Assistants include Miss Jewell Myers and Miss Mary Sue Briggs with pianists Fields and Myers. Aria from Carmen to be performed. Miss Briggs to sing two selections. Other performers include Joel Williams, Marguerite Koontz, Clyde Collins, Edith Bailey, Norma Mae Brooks, Lena Sale.

High Point College Roberts Hall Ernestine Fields Miss Fields Jewell Myers Mary Sue Briggs Emil Serposs Miss Briggs Joel Williams Marguerite Koontz Clyde Collins Edith Bailey Norma Mae Brooks Lena Sale

Sugar allotments issued for 330000 pounds canning sugar

The local war price and ration board announced 9 684 applications for 330 150 pounds of canning sugar were issued by the board at city and county schools during May 15 and 16 for canning registration. Applicants receive allotments and may get 10 more pounds on June 15 under OPA rules. Mrs Frances W ofepgtery ration board commended teachers and volunteers for handling the collection and praise the good job.

OPA Crnie Frances W Epgtery Ration Board

Thomas C Lamb 73 of Randleman Dies in Hospital

Thomas C Causey Lamb 73 of Randleman Rt 1 died Wednesday night in Randolph Hospital after several weeks illness. Born in Randolph County he lived there most of life. Survivors include daughter Mrs W J Sheldon of Randleman Rt 1 two sons W G Lamb and J P Lamb both of Randleman five grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Funeral at Level Cross Methodist church Friday at 3 pm. Interment in church cemetery.

Randleman Thomas Causey Lamb Randleman Rt. 1 Randolph Hospital Randolph County W. J. Sheldon Randleman, Rt. 1 W. G. Lamb J. P. Lamb Level Cross Methodist Church

Tribute Paid to Late Mrs Flagge at Greensboro College

The Greensboro College Alumnae Association held its annual meeting and dinner at Odell Memorial Hall to honor the late Mrs. P. W. Flagge of High Point. Mrs. Flagge formerly headed the general alumnae or faculty group and was read about by Mrs. W. A. Bivins with several local attendees including Mrs. Bennett and Mrs. Peacock.

P. W. Flagge High Point Greensboro College Everett Marsh Harold Bennett James Allman Bennett Peacock

Mrs Annie Bundy Dies Suddenly at Home

Mrs Annie J Bundy 506 Newton St wife of Bascom Bundy died suddenly at her home this morning around 8. She was born November 25 1875 in Jamestown daughter of Jessie and Margaret Coffer Johnson and married to Bascom Bundy on December 24 1903. She leaves her husband two sisters Mrs J H Garrett Jamestown and Miss Ethel Johnson 506 Newton St. She was a member of Wesley Memorial Methodist Church. Funeral from the residence Friday at 2 pm with Dr C Excelie Rozzelle pastor, burial in Deep River cemetery. Body to return Friday morning at 9 o’clock.

Annie J. Bundy Newton Street Bascom Bundy Jamestown Jessie Margaret Coffer Johnson J. H. Garrett Ethel Johnson Wesley Memorial Methodist Church C. Excelie Rozzelle Deep River

Relieving Bath With Cornstarch For Skin Irritations

A tepid bath with cornstarch sprinkled into the water provides soothing relief for sunburn mosquito bites and poison ivy. Water dries on the skin leaving a thin film of soothing starch to ease irritation.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Valette J. Harris Paul Ingle Imexsana Lexington Wacs Land Australia WAC Signal Corps Lillian Yow Mary Green Mathews Elizabeth City Pentonia Susannah Matthews Woman's College Marcia Black Arthur Black Woman’s College Lucy Horne Alma Jennings Esther McNeill Winston - Salem R. G. Jennings Elliett Drive C. C. McKain Mills Home Relace Paul Conrad Burlington Vertie Swann Statesville Lydia Beavers Mabel Bean Ruth Honeycutt Morris Eggers Elizabeth McKain Jean Hedrick Willie Perkins Mizzelle Robert McKain Howard Berry International News Service W. c¢. Jones Iis Arkansas Ea Ead GGER SDD Ese Ld Mil ‘Glasses Ws — Cola American Bakeries Rosesmary Bertrand B.C Thomas C. Lamb Lydia E. Pinkham Guilford Furniture CO N. Main St Clinton Nes Flagge Gsboro College Annie Bundy Housekeeping Main Drug CO South Main St Bulova Lova OF Time Federe Yar Jeweler S. Main St Lizzie Gooch
Search Courier

Search the High Point Enterprise Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The High Point Enterprise?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication