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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Nov 20, 1942

Page

6

Bridal Dinner Honors Miss Margaret Watson at Asia Room

Miss Margaret Watson bride elect of the month was toasted at an informal dinner in the Asia Restaurant private dining room. Hostesses Mrs. T. B. Bennett and daughters Mrs. Ross Armsworthy and Miss Mary Elizabeth Bennett presented a china gift in her wedding pattern after a collaborative love story. Guests included Miss Watson, Mrs. Mabel Burnett, Miss Mary Ruth Kinrey, Mrs. James Meadows, Mrs. Bunn W. Hackney, and others. Mrs. Burnett and Miss Kinrey host another party at Route Four that evening.

Margaret Watson T. B. Bennett Ross Armsworthy Mary Elizabeth Bennett Asia Miss Watson Harry M. Doud, Jr Corpus Christi Tex

Miss Sheloff Hosts Bridge Tea For Miss Tomlinson

A bridge tea at Emerywood Country Club honored Miss Sarah Lacy Tomlinson with Miss Helen Marie Sheloff as hostess. Guests included close friends and family, with three bridge tables and floral decor, a silver bowl prize, and a formal tea served afterward. A luncheon and further tea and bridge events are planned to close the week of celebrations.

Sheloff Emerywood Country Club Helen Marie Sheloff Sarah Lacy Tomlinson Frank Armfield, Jr

Ruth Mitchell to Speak at WCMC Monday

Ruth Mitchell a reporter and Serbian Chetnik, famed as Fighting Billy’s sister, will speak at The Women's College of UNC Greensboro Monday at 8 pm on Odyssey Through Hell. She has endured 13 months in Nazi concentration camps and now advocates for conquered peoples and democracies.

Greensboro Ruth Mitchell Billy" Mitchell Europe Woman's College of the University of North Carolina Chetniks Miss Mitchell Zog Gestapo

Open house for 100 Elementary Teachers in Greensboro

More than 100 elementary school teachers from the Piedmont area are expected to attend an open house at Curry Demonstration School, Woman's College, Greensboro, on Saturday. Ralph Brimley, assistant professor of education and Curry principal, leads the event with 8:30 start and classes in art science physical education and music followed by luncheon in Curry cafe. Afternoon conferences allow supervisors to discuss questions with visitors.

Greensboro Piedmont Curry Demonstration School Woman's College Plains Department of Education North Carolina Ralph F. W. Brimley Curry School Curry

Births at Guilford General Hospital

Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Booker Jamestown announce a son James Steve born November 19. Archdale couple Mr. and Mrs. Ferguson announce a daughter Virginia Dare born November 19. Mr. and Mrs. Kermit Burton 403 Lindsay Street announce a daughter Melinda born November 18. Mrs. Burton formerly Miss Jane Simpson. Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Westmoreland 815 Fifth Street announce a daughter Melinda born November 18. Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Humphreys 619 Carter Street announce a daughter Linda Anne born November 20. Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Carmichael 320 Ennis Street announce a daughter Juanita Donalee born November 20. Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Hudson 404 Vine Street announce a daughter Martha Jensen born November 19. Mrs. Hudson formerly Miss Ruth Parringer. Mr. and Mrs. H. T. Teague SID West Greer Street announce a son Roland Edward born November 19. Mr. and Mrs. John Thomas Rich 413 Jessears Street announce a son Roland Levituse born November 18.

J. M. Booker Jamestown James Steve Guilford General Hospital P. G. Ferguson Archdale Kermit Burton Lindsay Street Virginia Dare Burton Jane Simpson R. L. Humphreys Carter Street Linda Anne J. W. Carmichael Ennis Street Juanita Donalee W. E. Hudson Vine Street Martha Jensena Hudson Ruth Parringer H. T. Teague Sid West John Thomas Rich Jsearns Street Roland Levituse

Candlesticks Highlight Early American Arts Club Meeting

Mrs. W G Ragsdale Jr hosted the Early American Arts Club at her Jamestown home. The program traced candle history from church use to colonial party decor, featured handmade family molds, an old Betty lamp, and reproductions of candlesticks. Sixteen members attended along with Mrs. Josephine Huntley of Winston Salem and guest Rupert Pickens.

Early W. G. Ragsdale, Jr Jamestown Ragsdale Atrs. Ragsdale Mrs. Ragsdale Mesdames John Walker George Low Louis Heilig Emmet Sumner C .B. Mattocks Chester Haworth John Picket William Ragsdale W.C. Idol W. L. Jackson Josephine Huntley Winston Salem Rupert Pickens J. H. Davis

Glorifying Yourself Modern Hand Beauty Routine

Alicia Hart outlines a practical beauty routine to keep hands supple and well groomed despite busy work. The piece emphasizes soaking, cold cream, patient massage from wrist to fingertips, lotion use after washing, cuticle care, pumice for roughness, and a scrubbing brush as essential tools. It advises avoiding harsh soaps and maintaining ongoing lotion use for smooth skin and nails.

Alicia Hart NEA Service

Social Calendar Highlights Weekend Gatherings

Friday hosts Miss Margaret Watson with a bridal courtesy by Mrs. Mabel Burnett and Miss Mary Ruth Kimrey at Miss Kimrey’s High Point route four home. Saturday features a luncheon at Emerywood club for Miss Tomlinson hosted by Mrs. A. Scott Parker Jr and Mrs. James B. Love lace, followed by a Johnson street bridge party at Mrs. H. W. McCain’s home with her daughter Mrs. Collier Ellis Jr and Mrs. Collier Ellis Sr. Emerywood Country Club dinner dance at 8:30 with John Peddicord orchestra.

John C. Sheloff Miss Tomlinson Alice Caldwell Mesdames Henry Bet Stanley Davis Robert Sheloff Henry Flynn Montgomery Margaret Briggs Mary Alice Sheloff Ralph Slate A. Scott Parker James B. Lovelace H. W. McCain Collier Ellis, Jr Charlotte Collier Ellis Margaret Watson Mabel Burnett Mary Ruth Kimrey High Point Route Four A. Scott Parker, Jr Emerywood Club Tomlinson Johnson Street Emerywood Country Club John Peddicord

Pacific Islands Discussed For Utopian Club

The Utopian Study Club met at the home of Mrs. J. H. Walker Jr. on Colonial Drive with guest speaker Mrs. W. A. Bivins presenting Stepping Stones of the Pacific. She described the islands, volcano effects, origin and history, and noted Japanese aims including Hawaii Midway Wake Guam and the Philippines.

J. H. Walker Jr Colonial Drive W. A. Bivins Pacific Islands Hawaiian Islands Midway Wake Island Guam Phillipines Bivins Roland Helton Katherine Clark Miami Beach Fla Rodney Snow W. P. Pickett

New Industrial Club Organized At Local Y

A group of girls met at the YWCA yesterday with Industrial Secretary Miss Louise Surratt to form the Half and Half club for night workers. Members present included Mary Samuels Ida Mae Samuels Gwen dolyn Cook Alta Northcott and Lucile Kennedy. They planned Wednesday meetings from 11 to 1 and will study fitness current events consumer education and income tax.

Y.W.C.A Louise Surratt Mary Samuels Ida Mae Samuels Gwendolyn Cook Aha Northcott Ruby Gore Lucile Kennedy Helen Wood Anna Whitaker Alta Northcott

College sororities and fraternities to be entertained tonight

Professor J H Mourane of High Point College is hosting a campus social at his Cedron Avenue home at eight o clock. Guests include the Epsilon Eta Phi Delta Tau Epsilon and the Iota Tau Kappa fraternities and the Sigma Alpha Phi Alpha Theta Psi and Theta Phi sororities.

J. H. Mourane High Point College Cedron Avenue Epsilon Eta Phi Delta Tau Epsilon Iota Tau Kappa Sigma Alpha Phi Alpha Theta Psi Theta Phi

Local Health Notes and Visitors Update

Mrs Walker Ellett at 509 Hedrick Street has recovered from an operation at Burrus Memorial Hospital and can receive visitors. Mrs J H Hubbard admitted to Burrus Memorial Hospital for treatment. Mrs Hy Scarborough ill with influenza and brachial pneumonia at 1115 Monthieus Avenue, confined to bed. Hal Harris visited with daughter Mrs Max Surratt at 404 Harmon Street after returning from Bermuda. Pvt Elmer O Kearns, son of Mrs E O Kearns of 300 West State Street, enlisted in the Army Air Corps on October 26 and is now at Smyrna Air Base in Tennessee. his wife, the former Miss Hester Snyder, is at State Street. Miss Edna Patterson, 110 Briggs Avenue, remains a patient at Guilford General Hospital after an operation this morning.

Walker Ellett Hedrick Street Burrus Memorial Hospital Hy. J. Scarborough Monthieus Avenue Hal Harris Max Surratt Harmon Street Mr. Harris Bermuda Islands Elmer O. Kearns E. O. Kearns West State Street U.S. Army Air Corps Smpra Air Base Tennessee Kearns Hester Snyder Pvt. Kearns State Street Edna Patterson Briggs Avenue Guilford General Hospital

Elmo Huffman Enlists in Naval Reserve

Joseph Elmo Huffman of Thomasville has enlisted in the United States Naval Reserve as a Specialist First Class. He is married and has lived in Kings, North Carolina, for several months and will train at the Naval Training School in Norfolk.

Elm Huffman Enterprise Thomasville Joseph Elmo Huffman J. W. Huffman West Main Street United States Naval Reserve Huffman Kings N. C Naval Training School Norfolk

Women Must Finance War To Do Double Duty Says Judge

Federal Judge Florence E. Allen urges women to finance the war and perform double duty at home and in community life. She notes women control significant property and must help fund war needs, sustain families, and support honest officials while men serve abroad to secure victory at Guadalcanal and defensive efforts.

Florence FE Allen Guadalcanal

Parent-Teacher Council to Meet at Elm Street School

The High Post Council of Paints and Teachers led by president Mrs Blake Thompson will hold the second of four meetings this school year on Tuesday afternoon at Elm Street School. The 3:45 PM gathering invites every representative of local Parent-Teacher Associations to attend as important business will be discussed.

High Post Council of Paints and Teachers Blake Thompson Elm Street

Garden Council Plans Beautification Of YWCA Grounds

Eight garden clubs attended a meeting at the YWCA where the Garden Council voted to beautify the grounds in front of Adams Memorial Building. President Mrs F J Bartlett chaired the session and secretary Mrs Silas Casey announced the project will begin soon.

The W.C. A Adams Memorial Building F. J. Bartlett Wille Futu Silas Casey High Point Council of “i

Tomlinson Takes New Job At Local Post Office

Clarence M. Tomlinson, a well known local grocer, has accepted employment at the Thomasville Post Office starting this week as a substitute employee. He will perform postal duties while transitioning to the new role.

Thomasville Clarence M. Tomlinson Tomlinson

Mrs Shipman to speak at BPW mid year council

Mrs Iatherine Shipman of the High Point BPW club will appear on the Mid Year Council program in Burlington November 21 22. She will preside at Saturday luncheon at the Almance Hotel and both she and Mrs Margaret Farley serve on the state organization executive board.

Iatherine Shipman High Point Business and Professional Women’s Club Burlington Margaret Farley

Rebekahs to Hold Business Meeting Evening

The Magdalene Rebekah Lodge will hold its semi monthly business meeting this evening at 7 30 at the hall. The announcement notes the gathering is open to members and follows a prior session.

Rebekahs Magdalene Rebekah Lodge

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