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High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Nov 22, 1944

Page

6

Thanksgiving Dinner Dance at Emerywood Club Saturday

Bridge winners were Mrs. W. E. Mitchell and guests at the Thanksgiving event. John Peddicord and his orchestra will provide music from eight to one. Reservations urged as the event gains popularity with members.

Emerywood Country Club John Peddicord W. E. Mitchell Mesdames Harold McKee Logan Porter Farrell Gray F. T. Willite J. S. Welborn Harold Bennett P. ¥. Adams Mesdames McNamara C. Durland J. Harris W. E. Davis

Canterbury club notes change in meeting time

The Canterbury club will meet at Mrs. Carson Burns home at 3 30 p m noting a change from Friday. At 9 pm the Women of the Moose host a Thanksgiving dance at the Moose hall with all proceeds earmarked for charitable projects.

Canterbury Club Carson Burns Women of the Moose Moose Hall

Woman's Club Aids Tuberculosis Seal Sale

The High Woman's club, led by Mrs. J. Henry Highsmith of Raleigh, assists with the annual Tuberculosis Christmas Seal sale. The Health Committee under Mrs. Robert A. Sheloff coordinates with the Junior Service League to handle seal sales locally. Club members are asked to donate three hours or more and will file money receipts received by mail.

Ae Agent J. Henry Highsmith Raleigh High Woman's Club Robert A. Sheloff Junior Service League Sheloff Marvin Slate M. Z. Perkinson J. H. Kalte

World Fellowship Talk At YWCA Luncheon

Miss Helen Gardner the Greensboro YWCA executive secretary spoke at the November Membership Luncheon at the Adams Memorial Building. She urged women to build a better postwar world and noted YWCA groups in sixty nine countries working toward postwar betterment as each country is liberated.

World Fellowship Miss Gardner YWCA Helen Gardner Greensboro Adams Memorial Leslie Miller

Johnson St. First School to Win Treasury Flag

Johnson Street school in High Point becomes the first to win the Schools at War Minute Man flag for achieving 90 percent student participation by buying stamps or bonds monthly. Principal Miss Ivey Paytor hopes for a December 7 presentation, as the school raises funds for a $1,950 field ambulance. on November 21 it contributed $962.85, part of a total $1,824.75 in stamps and bonds for the drive.

Johnson Street School High Point Ivey Paytor Pearl Harbor Johnson Street

Adderton Child Feted On Birthday

Mrs LeRoy Adderton hosted a Saturday party at High Point route three for her daughter Vivian's twelfth birthday. A large group of friends attended, enjoyed gifts games and contests, and refreshments were served with assistance from Mrs J M Randall and Mrs J S Jackson. Guests included Sylvia Lilly Larry Sheppard Patsy Royal Sarah Barbara and Jimmy McRoy Jerry Echols Jimmy Brown Anita and Jerry Byrum Elaine Mickey Faye Lassiter Wynona Bennison Billy Sue Randall Delores Davis Joann Graham and Peery Joyce Jackson.

LeRoy Adderton High Point Route Vivian Adderton J. M. Randall J.S. Jackson Sylvia Lilly Larry Sheppard Patsy Royal Sarah Barbara Jimmy McRoy Jerry Echols Jimmy Brown Anita Jerry Byrum Elaine Mickey Faye Lassiter Wynnona Bennison Billy Sue Randall Delores Davis Joann Graham Peery Joyce Jackson

Thanksgiving Festival Tonight At Trinity School

A Thanksgiving Festival is held this evening at Trinity high school with a box party cake auction popularity contest and activities organized by the Parent-Teacher Association and school officials. A program will be staged with weiners hamburgers cold drinks and homemade candy for sale. The event begins at six o'clock and the public is invited.

Trinity High School Parent-Teacher Association

Kindergarten to Close for Thanksgiving Holiday

The Voorhees Town and Country School will close this afternoon for the Thanksgiving holidays and reopen Monday morning as announced by Mrs. Louis E. Voorhees.

Voorhees Town and Country

Carter couple announce birth of son Thomas Alli

Mr and Mrs W J Carter of 314 East Farriss Avenue announce the birth of a son Thomas Alli on November 19 at the Boulevard unit of High Point Memorial Hospital.

W. J. Carter East Farriss Avenue Thomas Allison Boulevard High Point Memorial Hospital

Initial Bond Buyers Tuesday Revealed Today

The first war bond purchases were announced by Sixth War Loan Drive officials with Women division help at multiple booths. Daniel H. Monroe bought the first bond at Center Theater while Mrs. Pearl M. Gorman led the first sale at the Sheraton booth. Dan D. Arden bought the first bond at Elwood and Mrs. Silas McBee at the Postoffice booth. Outdoor booths on Main Street were unstaffed due to cold weather.

Center Theater Beta Sigma Phi Sorority Daniel H. Monroe Edgeworth Pearl M. Gorman Montheu Avenue Sheraton Hotel Booth Elwood Dan D. Arden Chandler Street Postoffice Booth Silas McBee North Main Street Main Streets

Missing Gertrude Tomlinson Tackles Appendectomy at High Point

Mrs. Gertrude D. Tomlinson known as Tommi is listed at the Boulevard unit of High Point Memorial Hospital after an appendectomy performed Monday evening. Her condition is satisfactory. Mr. and Mrs. J. O. Poindexter plan to return home on Howell Street tonight after a visit in Baltimore, Maryland. Jim Burton of the U S Navy is reported ill at the Naval Hospital in Norfolk, Virginia, with Mrs. Burton recently home on Phillips Street after visiting W. A. Burton in Portsmouth. Burton formerly served in the traffic division of the local Police Department.

Gertrude _D Tommi” Tomlinson Boulevard Unit High Point Memorial Hospital Jim Burton U. S. Navy Naval Hospital Norfolk

Eastern Star Initiates Eight Into Membership

The High Point chapter 106 Order of the Eastern Star held a regular meeting at the Masonic Temple. Eight members were initiated including Mesdames Gaye T. Bennett Lucille R. Wagner Etta Kemp Grace W. Oglesby Charles H. Jarvis Miss Laura Young and Mr and Mrs A B Oldham. Refreshments followed with thirty eight members present.

High Point Order of the Eastern Star Masonic Temple Mesdames Gaye T. Bennett Lucille R. Wagner Etta Kemp Grace W. Oglesby Charles H. Jarvis Laura Young A. B. Oldham

Archdale Friends Church Social Classes Meet Friday

The Elizabeth Fry and Brotherhood classes of Archdale Friends church plan their November meeting Friday evening at Mrs Lucy Peace home. Hosts include Mesdames Elsie Spencer Connie Mitchell and Mrs Peace.

Elizabeth Fry Brotherhood Archdale Friends Church Lucy Peace Elsie Spencer Connie Mitchell Mrs. Peace

Jr Red Cross Enrolls 100 Percent Here For Service

Local schools report full participation in the American Junior Red Cross with about 375 dollars raised for the National Children's Fund. Students have packed 150 gift boxes for Europe and prepared 800 Christmas menu covers for Navy and Marine crews, plus hospital decorations and quilted mules for convalescents.

American Junior Red Cross Howard Blair National Children's Fund U. S. Office of Education Nations National Children’s Fund Europe Navy Marine Corps Lidie Horton Lillian Kimrey Willie Marie Carter Leonard St S. E. Leonard Marsha Johnson William Penn High School

Roy Watts Jr Birthday Honoree At Weiner Roast

Roy Watts Jr celebrated his seventeenth birthday Monday at his parents Homestead avenue home. A weiner roast and games followed the festivities, with guests including Betty Jo Smith Arlene Hedgerock King Jewell Davis Frances Ward Edit Current Pauline Perdue Anna Sue Perdue John Wells Rodney Wells Kenneth Hinkle Odell Tice Earl Smith Allen Seward Bill Pendry and Bill Thompson. Roy received many useful gifts.

Roy Watts Homestead Avenue Roy Watts, Jr Weiner Betty Jo Smith Arlene Hedgerock King Jewell Davis Frances Ward Edit Current Pauline Anna Sue Perdue John Rodney Wells Kenneth Hinkle Odell Tice Earl Smith Allen Seward Bill Pendry Bill Thompson Roy

Miss Lewis to Sing With Meredith Choir Group

Miss Willa Grey Lewis of High Point among twelve selected from Meredith College Choir to provide music for the North Carolina Baptist Hour broadcast from Raleigh radio station two Sundays this month. Her parents are Mr. and Mrs. Frank Lewis of 503 Gatewood Avenue.

Willa Grey Lewis Meredith College North Carolina Baptist Hour Raleigh Wen Miss Lewis Frank Lewis Gatewood Avenue High Point

North Carolina Boys Among Navy Casualties

The Navy lists North Carolinians among casualties including dead wounded and missing. Names and homes in Raleigh Winston-Salem Greensboro and Aurora are noted with parents and statuses. A second item reports New Jersey requires 21 year olds to carry proof of age for alcohol purchases.

North Carolina Washington Navy Department United States Naval Forces Burdette Boyd Alexander Shipfitter Wire Nancy Carter Burdette Cambridge Road Raleigh Cheek Daniel Smith Courie Hudson Duncan Whiteville Giles George T U. C M. S Duncan M. Giles Buie Creek Keels Isaac Wesley, Jr J.g Isaac Wesley Keels Monroe, Rierson Thomas Odell James Franklin Rierson Oakland Avenue Greensboro Shue Walker Overton Carl Everett Slue Trollinger Street Burl Stevens Illiam Grady, Jr Aviation Metalsmith Alda Lucille’ Stevens Aurora William Grady Stevens Jersey Trenton N. J New Jersey

Contract Bridge: East Blunder Beats Four Spades Debacle

In a bridge deal East faced a clear defense choice and erred, though the right line was marked. South could have forced three notrumps. instead, West's perfect defense and a miscount by East led to a failed attempt and declarer loss.

East South West Declarer

New doll clothing pattern offers sizes up to twenty inches

Pattern 4531 provides a complete outfit for dolls from 12 to 22 inches and encourages using remnants. Readers send 20 cents to The Enterprise Pattern Dept. to receive the pattern and pattern details for yardage, with a separate 15 cent request for the Anne Adams Fall and Winter Pattern Book.

Enterprise Pattern Dept West 17Th St New York N. Y Anne Adams

Woodmen Hold Party for Longtime Banker Stamey Atkins

Piedmont Camp No. 62 of the Woodmen of the World hosted a 7:30 p.m. gathering at Woodman Hall to honor Stamey Atkins for ten years as local banker. Council Commander John Bulla oversaw proceedings as Ernest Wright praised Atkins' faithful service. Atkins received the Woodman ring. new members Stamey Mendenhall and John L. Doss Jr. were welcomed.

Piedmont Camp Woodmen of the World Woodman Hall Stamey Atkins Johnny Bulla Ernest Wright Atkins Woodmen’s Circle Woodmen Stamey C.mendenhall John L. Doss, Jr

Not the size of the runt but the fight inside

Elsie Robinson reflects on the common burden of feeling small and unseen. A narrator who calls himself a runt champions inner resilience after personal setbacks, declaring the true measure is the fight inside rather than outward stature.

Joe I Iid

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Madeline Hoover Chioupek R. I. Quigsey REA Atk High Point, N. C Rice Epsia Ola Pepsi-Cola Company Long Island City Pepsi-Cola Bottling Co Winston-Salem, N Pvt James D. Stiles Hilliard Memorial Baptist Church Mary Noble Grubb P. EB. Grubb Fast Green Street Pvt. Stiles R. M. Stiles Stiles Italy Johnson St Treasury Flag Trinity School Carters Eastern Star Archdale Jr. Red Cross Meredith Choir By Cha Ohlams Elsie Robinson Chi.chesters Marchine Minnie Lee Steed Vera Buckner Ruby Tyner Hetty Trotter Pauline Hedgecock Helen Wright Princess Beauty Shop N. Main &T Bean's Shoe Shop South Main Street Northwestern Mutual Samuel Hyman, Jeweler Samuel Hyman Grandma Penetro
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