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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Nov 17, 1942

Page

5

Patriotic Group Dinner Features Thanksgiving Talk

The Sons and Daughters of Liberty met at Commerce Street hall last evening with J. R. Pierce of Goldsboro and C. W. Rowell of Salisbury as speakers. They discussed Thanksgiving and national gratitude, voted to donate five dollars to the High Point Graduate Nurses club surgical dressings project, and ten dollars to the Camp Butner reception room fund. About twenty five attendees enjoyed a meal prepared by Mrs. J. R. Long.

Sons and Daughters of Liberty Commerce Street J. R.pierce Goldsboro C. W. Rowell Salisbury Mr. Pierce High Point Mr. Crowell High Point Graduate Nurses Club Camp Butner Durham J. R. Long

Women in War Time Seek Housing for Officers Wives

Ruth Millett recounts a wife traveling 600 miles with a six month old baby to reach her husband’s Army camp. After finally securing a temporary apartment, a landlord orders them out because of the baby. Millett argues many soldiers’ wives follow husbands to camps and deserve housing stability. families shoulder two homes on slender lieutenant salaries.

Ruth Millett

Noted Educator Dr Mildred Morgan Addresses High Point Girls

Dr Mildred Morgan spoke to a city wide gathering of Girl Reserve advisors at the senior high school on Understanding Girls and Methods of Counseling. She outlined four key adjustments for girls including adult relations with parents, peer relationships, realistic work and money views, and personal standards.

High Point Woman’s College Greensboro Mildred Morgan Girl Reserve Morgan Susandall Thomas Dr. Morgan Alex H. Whitley, Jr Edgvedale Drive William Penn High School St. Mary's Episcopal Church Interclub Council of Girl Reserves North Carolina

V. F. W. Auxiliary Meeting Tonight Open to New Members

The Ladies Auxiliary of the Veterans of Foreign Wars will hold an open meeting at the hall on Washington and Main this evening at eight o'clock. Eligible interested individuals are invited to attend. The announcement was made this morning.

Ladies Auxiliary of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Washington and Main

Brentwood PTA Silver Tea Delayed To Wednesday

The Brentwood Parent Teacher Association schedules its third silver tea for Wednesday afternoon from 2:30 to 4:00 at the home of Mrs. B. S. Clodfelter on Model Farm avenue.

Brentwood Parent-Teacher Association B. S. Clodfelter Model Farm Avenue

Social Calendar Highlights for Miss Tomlinson’s Bride-Elect

The Emerywood area hosts a week of social events from Tuesday through Saturday. Dessert bridge, informal receptions, garden club meetings, teas, and dressings at the Emerywood Country Club honor Miss Sarah Lacy Tomlinson, with multiple clubs, churches, and community groups involved, including Main Street Methodist, Beta Sigma Phi, and the Canterbury Club. Notable venues include Emerywood Country Club, YWCA, Asia Restaurant, and various private homes in Greenway Drive Farriss Avenue and Guilford Avenue.

Richard Marshall Emerywood Country Club Sarah Lacy Tomlinson Main Street Methodist Church Walter R. Kelly Burbank Garden Fairway Drive Elliott Wood Robert Davis Utopian Study Club J. H. Walker Colonial Drive Tomlinson Alice Caldwell Yarkway Business and Professional Woman's Club Elwood Beta Sigma Phi Harry Crawford W. G. Ragsdale, Jr Jamestown Yw.c.a J. Clifford White Guilford Avenue Helen Marie Sheloff Emerywood Mary Elizabeth Bennett Ross Arms- Worthy Asia Restaurant Margaret Watson

Appropriate program given by groups at Allen Jay PTA

The Allen Jay PTA held its November meeting with Vice President Mrs Hall in charge. Rev G E White led devotionals. Awards were announced for October PTA attendance. Demonstrations of playground activities were shown by primary grades.

Allen Jay P. T. A Hall G. E. White Archdale Methodist Church Purvis Miss Haswood Jordon Spencer

Meredith College Luncheon At Baptist Convention

Local Meredith College Alumnae plan a luncheon tomorrow at one o clock in First Methodist Church in connection with the 112th annual Baptist convention opening at First Baptist. Dr Carlyle Campbell Meredith College president will speak along with L C Satterfield Mae Grimmer and Mrs L R Harrill. About seventy five guests expected.

Meredith College First Baptist Church First Methodist Church Meredith Carlyle Campbell L. C. Satterfield Mae Grimmer L. R. Harrill Raleigh

Altrusa Cancels Soldiers Supper and Dance Plan

The High Point Altrusa Club announced the cancellation of a planned supper party and dance for soldiers from the U S Army Air Corps Technical School at Sedgefield. The delay stemmed from transportation difficulties preventing troops from traveling to High Point.

High Point Altrusa Club U. S. Army Air Corps Sedgefield Mabel Burnett

Montgomery visitors and local health notes update

Mr and Mrs Herman Flynn of Montgomery Alabama visit Mrs Flynn's mother Mrs John W Clinard at 401 Otteray Drive arriving Saturday and staying through the weekend Mrs Clifford Holton of 518 Worth Avenue recovers at Guilford General Hospital after an appendectomy she cannot receive visitors yet Miss Marie Hoggard has returned home to 710 712 West Green Street and can receive friends Set Mayton F Fulp has returned to Fort Bragg after a five day furlough with his parents Lloyd and Mrs Fulp at Triangle Lake Fulp is listed as having enlisted in October 1940

Herman Flynn Montgomery Ala Clifford Holton Worth Avenue Guilford General Hospital Marie Hoggard Burrus Memorial Hospital West Green Street Set Mayton F. Fulp Fort Bragg Lloyd Fulp Triangle Lake Set. Fulp

Local births announced for several families

Mr and Mrs G B E Schultheiss announce a son Barry Norman born November 15 at Burrus Memorial Hospital. Mr and Mrs John Bartley Conner announce a son born November 16 at Guilford General Hospital. Mr and Mrs W Amos Fulp announce a son Samuel Walter born November 17, Mrs Fulp formerly Odessa Hibbard. Mr and Mrs R Sigman Sechrist announce a daughter Mary Beth born November 17 at Guilford General Hospital, Mrs Sechrest formerly Beatrice Harris.

G. BE. Schultheiss Chandler Street Barry Norman Burrus Memorial Hospital Schultheiss Aliss Eloise Hinney John Bartley Conner Clara Cox Guilford General Hospital W. Amos Fulp High Point Samuel Walter Fulp Odessa Hibbard R. Sigman Sechrist Mary Beth Sechrest Beatrice Harris

Early American Arts Club Meets Thursday at Ragsdale Home

The Early American Arts Club will meet Thursday at 10:30 AM at Mrs. W. G. Ragsdale Jr.’s James town home. The session, shifted for Thanksgiving, features Mrs. Ragsdale presenting on Old Candlesticks and Molds with her collection of rare candle sticks and antique lamps.

A. Scott Parker, Jr James B. Lovelace Emerywood Club Tomlinson Er. W. McCain Johnson Street Collier Ellis, Jr Collier Ellis John Peddicord W. G. Ragsdale, Jr Jamestown Ragsdale

Stephens Bible Class to Meet Wednesday

The Stephens Bible Study Class will meet tomorrow afternoon at the home of Mrs. P. R. Dixon at 1006 Lindsay Street. Mrs. Nora L. Andrews will be in charge of the session.

Stephens Stephens Bible Study P. R. Dixon Lindsay Street Nora L. Andrews

Young Style Pattern 4259 by Anne Adams Promises Verve

Youthful dress pattern 4259 by Anne Adams features a crisp collar curved waistline and practical pockets. Misses sizes 12 through 20 available with a 25 yard 33 inch fabric requirement for size 16 and instructions to send sixteen cents plus size name and address to The High Point Enterprise pattern department in New York.

Anne Adams High Point Enterprise Pattern Department West 10Th St New York N.Y

The Tar Heel Gardener Transplanting Trees And Shrubs

The Tar Heel Gardener advises on transplant timing by region with dormancy aiding survival. It notes deciduous plants are dug with little soil, nursery grown stock preserves roots, and wild-collected stock has few usable roots. It stresses careful digging, root preservation, and wrapping root balls for evergreens during relocation.

Piedmont North Carolina

Piatigorsky Stars In Praised Cello Recital At School

Russian cellist Gregor Piatigorsky delivered a highly praised junior high school concert backed by Valentin Pavlovsky. The program featured Marcello sonata, Beethoven, Weber variations, Prokofieff, Achron dedicates pieces to Piatigorsky, Chopin nocturne, La Campanella, Saint Saens The Swan, de Falla pieces, with encores underscoring strong audience response including local and Chapel Hill cellists.

Gregor Piatigorsky Valentin Pavlovsky Piatigorsky Chapel Hill Koussevitsky

Mrs Wm Cates Feted At Bridal Shower

Complimentary to Miss Doris Petty, bride to be, a bridal shower was given by her mother Mrs T R Petty and hostess Miss Jewell Rhyne. Games and refreshments followed, and the bride received many attractive gifts.

William Cates Doris Petty T. R. Petty Jewell Rhyne

Shields to protect dresses from soil across shoulders

To prevent staining woolen, silk, or synthetic dresses, attach black shields of soft material. Readymade shields are sold at novelty counters or can be home made from washable cotton, net, silk, or discarded slip. Cut from the back section of a dress pattern, finish edges neatly, and launder after every second or third wear.

Mrs. Ayers Hosts Susannah Ayers First Birthday Party

Mrs. T. M. Ayers entertained a small group of little girls at her East Avenue home on Thursday November 12 to honor her daughter Susannah on her first birthday. Guests included several young friends and ladies, and a large birthday cake with one candle centered the decorated table.

T. M. Ayers East Avenue Susannah Samura de Lappe Beth Antoinette Parks Martha Caldwell Aim Gray Eilkin

Woodmen meet here tonight for special session

The High Point lodge of Woodmen of the World will hold a special meeting tonight at 7:30 o clock in the lodge hall. All members are urged to attend as important organizational matters are scheduled to be discussed.

High Point Lodge of Woodmen of the World

Dr Caldwell's Laxative Senna with Syrup Pepsin

Constipation relief promoted as a gentle, stomach friendly laxative. Claims it wakes lazy nerves and muscles in the intestines for prompt relief and ease on a sensitive stomach. Endorsed for adults and children with directions on the label or by a physician for maximum comfort and better health.

Dr. Caldwell

Thomasville Man Given 18 Months For Abandonment

Thomasville news item outlines multiple local court cases with sentences for drunkenness and assault charges. Mil ler Dunlap received 12 months for abandonment and non-support. Irving Nelson faced three counts of drunkenness with 30 days each. Fred Gallimore fined $10 and costs. Broadie Moore jailed 30 days with fine conditions. Several youths with assault charges referred to juvenile authorities. A number of motorists were taxed one third court costs for speeding. Kentucky Derby winners horseshoes donated to scrap.

Thomasville Miller Dunlap Carl Wilson Irving Nelson Fred Gallimore Denton Broadie-Moore William Crawford Richardson Margen Lee Massey James Nelson George Nelson Charles Mock Davidson County Bert Alexander Ayers Charlotte William S. Lander Lincolton Glenard R. Stewart Burlington John Wiliam Smith Salisbury J. Odell Watford City R. R. Mitchell

Kernersville Youth Charged With Drunken Driving After Crash

Thomasville police announced a warrant for Marvin Idol 18 of Kernersville Route One charging drunken driving in connection with a wreck on East Guilford Street Sunday night. Idol drove an auto upside down after losing control. Craver, the other occupant, was slightly injured. Idol posted $500 bond. case to be heard in Thomasville court.

Enterprise Thomasville E. R. Richardson Marvin Ido Kernersville Route One City Memorial Hospital Idol Craver Thomasville Court

India home to one fifth of world population

A historical note states that one in five people globally resided in India, and it mentions 18th century fashion with musical snuff-boxes being popular during that era.

India

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