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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1944

Page

6

Two Garden Clubs And Guests Close Year With Outing

Two garden clubs the Tuesday Evening and Wild Flower, with fourteen and seven members plus seven guests, held a joint May Day picnic at Mrs. Sherwood Forrest’s home. Hostesses Dale Montgomery and Mrs. Forrest served a picnic lunch under oak and hickory trees.

Forrest Home Wild Flower Garden Clubs Sherwood Forrest Dale Montgomery Forrest Wild Flower Clubs Fred J. Bartlett J. F High Point Coun

Miss Raymond Hosts Open House For Seniors And Friends

Miss Fritzi Raymond hosted an informal open house at her North Main Street home on Monday evening for a large group of high school seniors and their friends. Family helped greet guests and register while punch, sandwiches, and delicate desserts were served from a May Pole centerpiece with yellow and white ribbons and daisies. About seventy five to eighty attendees enjoyed the hospitality and lighting fixtures complemented the table decor.

Fritzi Raymond North Main Street Katherine Raymond Harry Ray

Calendar notes for Scouts and service groups in Raleigh area

The Girl Scout council meets at Scout headquarters at 10 am for its final meeting. The Tea and I club plans a picnic at 411 Edgedale Drive at 6:30 pm with husbands as guests. Family Night is at 6:30 pm. Dinner orders for three weekly sessions must be in by noon. Saturday at 8:15 pm USO for service men with a popular orchestra at the Y M C A gym. The North Carolina Jewish Women and Men hold a two session meeting at the Sheraton Hotel from 1 am to 7 pm. The YWCA club and USO co host a weekly buffet supper for service men.

Girl Scout Council Scout Tea and I Club Horace Haworth Edgedale Drive North Carolina Association of Jewish Women North Carolina Association of Jewish Men Sheraton Hotel Ywca Club USO

Mrs. Miller Reviews A Tree Grows In Brooklyn at Y Club

The Business and Professional Club of the YWCA hosted guest speaker Mrs Homer Miller who reviewed Betty Smiths A Tree Grows In Brooklyn noting its focus on Francie Nolan and her families life in poor Brooklynn scenes. Madeline McCain elected Southern Conference delegate for June 13 19 at Highland Lake Camp. Annabelle Thompson presided with about twenty five members and one visitor Maud Burrows.

Y.W.C.A Adams Memorial Homer Miller Betty Smith Brooklyn Henderson Annabelle Thompson Maud Burrows Madeline McCain

Church Social at Rankin Memorial Philatheas Meet

The Philathea class of Rankin Memorial Methodist Church hosts a fried chicken supper Friday evening June 2 from five to eight in the church basement at Barker and Adams streets. Proceeds go to the church fund. advance tickets are available by calling 3822 or 48302 through Thursday night.

Rankin Memorial Methodist Church Barker and Adams Streets

Winners Named At Ladies Bridge Of Country Club

At Emerywood Country Club yesterday morning the weekly ladies bridge awarded North South high score to Mesdames Charles H. Risch and O. C. Durland while East West top honors went to Mesdames Harold McKee and Frank Wood and Mrs D W Hunter led contract scoring. Runners up were Mesdames J O Hauschild and J H Walker with Valette J Harris second in East West.

Emerywood Country Club Pees Mesdames Charles H. Risch O. C. Durland Harold McKee Frank Wood D. W. Hunter J. O. Hauschild J. H. Walker, Jr Valette J. Harris F. T. Wilhite N Porter, Jr C. 5. Beaver C. C. Durland W. P. Hazelwood C. E. Porter Knoxville, Tenn W. E. Davis Charlies Risch

Local residents return home after visits and illnesses

Carrie Brame and Anne Bullock have returned home after ten days with the Brame family on Lindsay Street. Mrs. Hedrick is ill with a broken arm from a fall. Muriel Hilton Parks arrives to stay with her parents while her husband serves overseas. Royal B. Grant and Pfc Grant visit family before returning to Hendricks Field. Mrs. Knight underwent a tonsillectomy and remains in hospital, likely to go home Friday.

Carrie Brame Warren County Anne Bullock Scotland Neck J. D. Brame Lindsay Street Frank M. Hedrick Kernersville E. W. Parks, Jr J. S. Hilton Sherrod Street Muriel Hilton Pfc Royal B. Grant Hendricks Field Fla John W. Carmichael W. W. Grant Trinity H. A. Knight Boulevard Unit High Point Memorial Hospital

Lieutenant Hutchens and wife visit relatives here

Lieutenant Robert Hutchens and his wife visit their parents Mr and Mrs George Hutchens and Mrs Fred Neese. Hutchens earned his wings and second lieutenant commission at Stuttgart Arkansas last Tuesday and will report to Maxwell Field Alabama as first pilot with the air corps. Mrs Hutchens, formerly Beverly Sheetz of High Point, was Queen of the cadets class 44 E.

Robert Hutchens George Hutchens Fred Neese Hutchens U. S Stuttgart Ark Maxwell Field Alabama Air Corps Beverly Sheetz High Point

Eastern Star Initiates Three New Candidates

The High Point chapter number 106 Order of the Eastern Star initiated Mesdames Jessie Memory Eistralia Mellonas and Chappie Monroe at a special meeting held at the Masonic Hall. Mrs. Kate Bryant presided and forty seven members attended with refreshments served. An invitation from Guilford Chapter 141 Greensboro for a June 2 initiation in Greensboro was read.

High Point Order of the Eastern Star Masonic Hall Mesdames Jessie Memory E. Estralia Mellonas Chappie Monroe Kate Bryant Guilford Greensboro

UDC Hosts Maygoers Fellowship With Reagan Talk

The Maygoers of the High Point UDC met at Mrs. L. R. Terry’s home to hear Mrs. Co. H. Bass discuss John R. Reagan Texas era. Miss Nancy White won the $5 UDC scholarship for outstanding scholastic record. A social hour followed with refreshments hosted by Mrs. Terry and Mrs. W. A. Bivins.

Nancy White A. White Richardson Street High Point United Daughters of the Confederacy L. R. Terry North Main Street Co. H. Bass John R. Reagan Exas C. A. White U.D.C Ternational Commerce Commision Tennessee Texas John L. Woodbury Louisville A. T. Wishart UDC Jefferson Davis Highway Commission California Washington W. A. Bivins J. D. Brame Terry

Mrs Thompson honored by Myers Perdue at Thomasville gathering

In Thomasville on May 31, Mesdames Chester Myers Fred Perdue and Alfred Myers hosted a hospitality event for Mrs Walterson, formerly Miss Alice Ruth Myers. Guests arrived to a receiving line with hostesses and honoree, then moved to a dining area where Miss Louise Myers directed guests to Mrs Stimpson Myers at the punch bowl.

Thomasville Chester Myers Fred Perdue Alfred Myers Ce Ees Walterson Alice Ruth Myers James Clifford Statesville Louise Myers Stimpson Myers Mesdames Robert Williams David Burkhart Coman Cashatt

Lt. Moxley Makes Short Home Visit in Sparta

Miss Bytha Moxley a lieutenant in the Army Nurse Corps arrived from Camp Forrest Tennessee for a brief visit at 246 Boulevard with her sister Miss Ethel Moxley. She plans to travel to Sparta to visit relatives for a few days before returning to duty.

Bytha Moxley Army Nurse Corps Camp Forrest Tenn 246 Boulevard Ethel Moxley Sparta Uty Moxley

Anne Adams Pattern 4533 for easy dress with transfer motifs

Pattern 4533 offers a side closing dress for easy dressing and ironing in sizes 12 through 40 with size 16 requiring 3% yards of 35 inch fabric and a contrasting collar. A transfer pattern of linen and garment motifs is included. Order details for High Point Enterprise Pattern Department in New York.

Anne Adams High Point Enterprise Pattern Department West City St New York

Nurse recalls New Guinea duty amid Pacific war

Lieut. Virginia W. Crelli of Johnstown returned after 16 months in the Pacific describing wounded soldiers in New Guinea as showing less kicking than soldiers not in combat. She was among the first American nurses to reach New Guinea.

Johnstown INS New Guinea Virginia W. Crelli Pacific

These Women Petticoat Alger Grows In Brooklyn

Mary Dillon a Brooklyn leader heads multiple posts including president of the Brooklyn Borough Gas Co and first woman president of the New York Board of Education She balances city council defense advisory roles and arts organizations by strict time discipline rising at eight exercising quickly dressing dining brief lunch and seven o clock dinner ready for a long evening

Mary Dillon Miss Dillon Brooklyn Borough Gas Co New York Board of Education New York City Council of Defense Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce Brooklyn Institute of Arts and Sciences Coney Island Sea Gate New York Bay New York City

Seattle YWCA Installs New Beau Catcher Course

The Seattle YWCA offers an up-to-date dating and poise course dubbed the bea u catcher. Instructor Marie Laliberte leads girls in posture, walking, sitting, etiquette, makeup, and cleanliness to attract male attention. Class demand rises, prompting other schools to adopt similar programs.

Seattle Ywca Bonnie Wiley Seattle Wash YWCA Y. W Marie Laliberte Laliberte

Mary Dillon Eyes Education Reform as New Board Leader

Elsie Robinson profiles Mary Dillon, New York Board of Education chair, outlining her disciplined schedule, rise from office girl to president, and belief that policy focus should rest with the superintendent while the board handles public needs. She values education ahead of social change and plans a deliberate, steady approach.

Colonial House Henry Farber Miss Dillon New York Brooklyn Borough Gas Co Mary Dillon New York Board of Education

A Suggestion on Forcing Sacrifice Bids in Bridge

In a North South vulnerable deal East dealer example, a heavy sacrifice bid by West cost their side hundreds of points and a swing to North South. The piece argues against overzealous sacrifice bidding and blames North for the misjudged contract and needless risk.

West North-South South North

Portland Treasurers Office Sets Odd Record

The Portland city treasurer's office reported an eight hour period with only 4.50 in business, a record slump. The prior day the office processed 3,000,000 in transactions.

Portland INS

Spring Revue of Dance Pupils Set For Friday Night

At the junior high school auditorium Friday evening more than a hundred local dancers will perform in the Spring recital. The Rainbow Ballet features soloists Virginia Perry and Madge Fields Wilson with additional ensemble members including Venetia Wilcox Helen Dallas Frances Pickett Carolyn Andrews Mary Elizabeth Casey Ethel Jean Elkins and Diane Wagger. The program runs at 8 30 pm under Ruth Adams and Jacqueline Dorming with Edith Bailey and Mrs Frank Armfield accompanying.

Rainbow Ballet Virginia Perry High Point Madge Fields Wilson Thomasville Venetia Wilcox Helen Dallas Frances Pickett Carolyn Andrews Mary Elizabeth Casey Ethel Jean Elkins Diane Wagger Ruth Adams Jacqueline Dorming Edith Bailey Frank Armfield

Mud Buggies Aid Red Army On Berlin Route

Marshal Ivan Konev's central Ukrainian Army uses six wheel four gear trucks and American jeeps as mud buggies praised by Red officers as they push toward Berlin.

Boston INS Ivan Konev Berlin

Scouts Undergo Farm Work Exams With Parental Consent

Boy and Girl Scouts in farm work programs receive medical examinations and must obtain written permission from parents before participation.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Madeline Hoover Cil Garden Clubs Robert Varnon Washington, D. C Robert Bain F. L. Gordy Tuesday Evening Club Hayden Garden Club Mrs. Forrest Miss Raymond Mexsana Minnie Lee Steed Iris James Helen Wright Betty Trotter Pauline Hedgecock Princess Beauty Shop N. Main St I. A Val Shankle Carl Shankle Route One Judith Carleen McDowell Charles H. MacDowell Charles Robert Hazel Peace Akh Cope NTL Ladies Bridge of Country Club Robt. Hutchens Eastern Star Mrs. Bivins Mesdames Myers and Perdue Wete Mrs. Thompson G. F. Kinner Caroline Richmond Hill, N. Y S. L. Pollock Lexington Avenue Bruce J. S. Green C. F. Finch Hickory Marvin Bowers, Jr M. A. Bowers Winston- Salem Ray Hoover Patsy Anne North Wilkesboro Paul A. Hoover Jacksonville Petticoat Alger Adelaide Kerrap Jessamine Richardson Jessamine Guy Boswell Elsie Robinson Board of Education Petsamo Finland Arctic Circle Goodness Josephine Culbertson Aks North Pass Merle Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Co. of Milwaukee Company of America W. Page Harris
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