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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

May 27, 1943

Page

6

Social Calendar Highlights Dinner and Dance Plans

Mrs Hill Dyer hosts a dinner and theatre party for Miss Evelyn Sharp at 7 p.m. The American Legion Auxiliary holds a benefit bingo at the Elk's Club at 8 p.m. Mrs Sam Tobi as chair invites public. Friday features a dinner party for Miss Evelyn Sharp and bride-elect Mrs Leo S Hines. Saturday includes Catherine Swiggett's dinner and Emerywood Country Club May dinner dance with John Peddicord orchestra. reservations urged.

Hill Dyer Evelyn Sharp The American Legion Auxiliary Elk’s Club Sam Tobias Margaret Taylor Leo S. Hines Greensboro Road Emerywood Country Club John Peddicord

Priscilla Club Meet Postponed To A Later Date

The Priscilla Club postpones Friday afternoon meeting at Mrs. J F Hayden home 400 Washington Street. A new date will be announced.

Priscilla Club J. F. Hayden Washington Street

Women Of Moose To Do War Work This Evening

The Women of the Moose will meet at seven o'clock to make surgical dressings replacing the usual gathering. Members should assemble at Moose Hall at 7 15 and march to the Red Cross rooms. Mrs. Frances Lopp was recently initiated into the chapter.

The Moose Moose Hall Red Cross Frances Lopp

Jewish Women Hear Call for Full Use of Woman Power

Robert L. Thompson urged the High Point Council of Jewish Women to embrace fullwoman empowerment. He said the greatest waste is the underutilization of women in offices, factories, schools and war effort, urging voting power and equal pay for equal work. The luncheon at the Y included remarks by Mrs. Harry Doctor and reports from officers and committees as war efforts and social services plans were outlined.

Robert L. Thompson Enterprise High Point Council of Jewish Women Y. W Thompson Harry Doctor Ers Rabbi Mihaly Mies Robert Wagger Sam Tobias Bess Schwartz Ben Herman Philip Silver Max Friedman Harry Jacobs Harry Kaplan L. Greenberg Milton Silver Edna Schwartz al Schwartz Ben Feen Ben Swartzberg Ed Layton Kaplan USO Soldiers Hospitality Committee

Emerywood Women Golfers Open Season With Luncheon

Emerywood Country Club hosts 16 women for opening luncheon and business session. Plans call for weekly nine or 18 hole play each Wednesday with light refreshments at 12:30 before golf. Mrs Tom Marlowe led qualifying with 93 as the low score. officers return, including S Saunders chair, with Herman Lynn heading the handicap committee.

Emerywood Country Club Tom Marlowe 8. S. Saunders Mesdames Tom Marlowe T. J. Gold Herman Lynn

Community groups plan Sedgefield Horse Show sponsorship

An enthusiastic meeting in the Sheraton Hotel Blue Room outlined final plans for co sponsoring the Sedgefield Horse Show with the Soldiers' Hospitality Committee and the Sailor Woman's Club of Greensboro. Proceeds will fund entertainment for service men and support the Service Men's Center. The High Point Parent-Teacher Council reported year end business and announced two institute dates at Women's College, noting a 2513 membership and a ten dollar donation to the Junior Service League milk fund. The Amazon River is 3400 miles long and 150 miles wide at the mouth.

Idiers’ Hospitality Committee J. F. Hayden Sheraton Sedgefield Horse Soldiers’ Hospitality Committee Sailor Woman's Club Greensboro T. V. Rochelle Sedgefield Business and Professional Women's Club American Legion Auxiliary Altrusa Club Council of Jewish Women Catholic Women Woman's Club Stern Star Service Men's Center High Point Parent-Teacher Council Elm Street Charlotte Blake Thompson Murray White Thompson Ray Street Woman’s College Carolina Institute Woman's College America Harry Bell Junior Service League

Girl Scout Exhibit Highlights 22 European Costumes

Girl Scout Troop 18 led by Mrs McCain and Mrs Smith completed a World Trefoil badge project in International Friendship Field. They crafted 22 clothespin dolls showing European costumes, on display in Hartlee's window. The figures, made of clothespins pine and wax with crepe paper costumes, reflect historical details and teach country customs.

Girl Scout Troop 18 Mesdames Robert Smith W. K. McCain Harllee’s Billie Ruth White Betty Jean Shields Helen Lyon Patsy Elliott Joanne Greene Marilyn Robinette Barbara Lee Becky Wall Tommy Layton Rachel Leonard Mrs. McCain Marcelline Ayers Betty Anne Rankin Joyce Loftin Florence Fine Mrs. Smith Dot Kendall Jean Weekley Phyllis Fesperman Betty Jane Moffitt Barbara Spencer Peggy McCain Margaret Smith Judy Garrett Enterprise Tny Hartlee’s Mabel Burnett

Community Day Camp planned at Y M C A for girls

Plans are nearly complete for a first summer Day Camp at the Y M C A for senior high school girls May 31 to June 5. The program includes swimming tennis hot lunches and bus transport with a $1.50 fee. Registrations are incoming fast with a 30 participant quota expected by Friday.

Margie Krummel Alex Whitley, Jr Curtis Smithdeal Mary Hilliard Carraway Posey Redman Herman Smith J. D. Ross Emily Herring B. A. Sheloff Wanda Harville Margaret Andrews Mary Ellen Hege

Local woman convalesces at home after hospital stay

Mrs. H. L. Burton is convalescing at 321 Richardson Street following a stay at Burrus Memorial Hospital for an operation. She works in the ready to wear department at Harllee's. Mrs. H. O. Hayworth, state treasurer of the Daughters of America, attends Raleigh meeting this week. Mr. and Mrs. H. D. Sears travel to Seymour Indiana for their son H. D. Sears Jr.’s Army pilot wings graduation program.

H. L. Burton Richarson Street Burrus Memorial Hospital Burton Harllee’s H. O. Hayworth The Daughters of America Raleigh H. D. Sears Seymour Ind United States Army

Artist Samuel Morse Noted as Painter Sculptor

Samuel F B Morse, creator of the electrical telegraph, was primarily a painter and sculptor rather than a scientist, reflecting a diverse 19th century career.

Samuel F. B. Morse

Mothers blamed for juvenile delinquency in war plants

In a speech Mrs. Alfred J. Mathebat of the American Legion Auxiliary criticizes mothers of children under 14 who work in war industries. She calls this "adult delinquency" and urges authorities to weigh long term civic costs against short term wages.

Alfred J. Mathebat American Legion Auxiliary Ruth Millett

Courtesy Farewell for Mrs Swanson in Jamestown

Jamestown May 27 Mesdames Henry Bundy and I A Ray hosted a farewell courtesy for Mrs FE J Swanson who will move to Ellington New York. Guests included Mrs Lucy V Webster and Mrs C M McKinney with prizes awarded to several attendees and gifts presented to the honoree.

Jamestown Henry Bunday I. A. Ray FE. J. Swanson Ellington N. Y Ernest Roach Lucy V. Webster C. M. McKinney FE. B

YWCA Industrial Committee Sets War Work Agenda

The YWCA Industrial Committee met at Adams Memorial Building with Mrs. D. R. Parker presiding and ten members present. President Mrs. C. E. Sheloff spoke on National Progress Day observance and skits by clubs with emblems for industrial women in war work. The group discussed grade labeling of canned goods, mission study on Peace in the Post War World, and nurses for children amid women out of work. A regional conference is set for Camp Merriwoode June 21 to 25.

Y.W.C.A Adams Memorial D. R. Parker C. E. Sheloff Y.w.ca T. W. Sprinkle H. W. McCain Wesley Memorial Church Parker Camp Merriwoode High Point Thelma Patrick Bertha Dennis Mesdames H. W McCain Leta Anderson H. A. Millis Alice Caldwell

YW Business Girls Name Delegate At Conference

Miss Madeline McCain was elected to represent the YWCA Business and Professional Club at the upcoming Conference of Business and Professional Girls Clubs at Camp Merriwoode June 17 through 21. Charles F. Carroll Jr., city school superintendent, spoke on Education during the weekly Adams Memorial Building supper meeting, the third in a postwar talk series following topics on Science and Religion. The High School octet performed a vocal set before the talk, and several visitors joined Mr. and Mrs. Carroll for the evening.

Madeline McCain Business and Camp Merriwoode Adams Memorial Building Charles F. Carroll Carroll Anne Bollinger Mary Buchanan Maggie Lou Blackmon Ruth Hendry Ruria Shelton

Church Social Singer Class Meets Tonight

The Singer Class holds its regular meeting this evening at 7 30 at Mrs. Tom Hedrick home 503 Kennedy Street with members gathering for singing and social time.

Singer Tom Hedrick Kennedy Street

Birth Announced for Lorinda Anne Parks

Cpl. and Mrs. W. Parks announce the birth of a daughter Lorinda Anne on May 20 at Burrus Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Parks is the former Miss Helen Yarborough.

Bad Break of Suit Blocks Final Masters Game Score

The declarer's miscalculation on hand No 14 in the final round gave Alvin Roth the top score and the Masters title. The four hands show why the psychology of the play is hard to grasp.

Alvin Roth

Moment in a Bridge Hand Ends with Two Diamonds Made

A declarer misreads suit layouts in a bridge hand. After ruffing the diamond lead, he misjudges spade and diamond breaks, leading to only two diamonds made while hoping for a diamond break two-two and spade establishment. West shows out on a key king.

West Declarer East South

Gin Rummy Quiz Question on Jokers

A reader asks if a joker is ever used in gin rummy. The answer is no jokers are used in standard gin rummy.

Berea Class Holds Regular Meeting at Deep River

The Berea class met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Wheeler with 14 members and 2 visitors. Officers for the coming year were elected including Jo seph Peele as teacher and Julia Jones as president.

W. F. Wheeler Parrish Crumpler Wheeler Joseph Peele Julia Jones Irma Peele Irvin Crumpler Leona Jones Mamiee Parrish Lester Davis Nora F. Lloyd E. Thornton Pees R. V. West Clifton Williard Rex Davidson Air Corps C. V. Idol Guilford College Idol Jacksonville Florida C. V. Idol, Jr Zulene Rocket Bshcoe Allie Williams Cpl Leonard Thompson Marion Rockett Kansas Williams Ed Shoaf Larry Thomasville Rex Thornton Nancy Jones High Point Eugene Ward Reidsville California Clay Bowman Bill Dillon W. J. Little New Orleans Mr. Little

Giant U S Farms Surpass Hundred Thousand Mark

More than 100,000 farms exceed 1000 acres in the United States with most located in the western region as cattle ranches dominate the landscape.

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