Two WAACS Join War Effort From High Point
Two Joan d Arces from High Point join the WAACS and sign for foreign service. Winnie Cassell, small and blue eyed, passed her physical and awaits orders, while Margaret Cameron, tall and Titian haired, has orders to report at Des Moines December 5. Winnie aims for food service duties to free Army men for battle. Winnie passed the WAAC exam November 21 and is proud of her brother in the Army Air Corps. She voices ardent anti German and pro Allied sentiment and expects to face danger willingly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joan d’Arces
High Point
WAACS
Foreign Service
Winnie Cassell
Titian Margaret Cameron
Des Moines
Winnie
Food Service Division
WAAC
Miss Cassell
Thomas Hosiery Mill
L. F. Cassel
407
Ward
Virginia
Fimo
Army Air Corps
WAAC Enlistee Margaret Cameron Sees World War Role
Margaret Cameron, dignified and firm, joins WAACs to aid war effort. She aims to travel, sees Germans poorly, supports Allied actions, and notes France’s scuttling as expected. Signed for communications after years at Tomlinsons and McClellan's, living on Oakwood Court with Army Air Corps brother overseas. Australia plans tin can ore factory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Youlon
Margaret
George Ridge
Ervin
Army Air Corps
WAACS
Calvary Circles to Meet Tuesday at 7:30 PM
The Calvary Methodist Church Woman's Society circles will meet Tuesday evening at 7 30. Circle one meets at 205 Thurston Street led by Mrs B W Mantey circle two at 1309 East Green Street with reader Mrs G L Burgess circle three at 1111 Madison Avenue led by Mrs John Tucker. Time and place for Circle four to be announced. Thanksgiving breakfast at Main Street Church. Young people held breakfast and gave groceries to two needy families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Society of Christian Services
Calvary Methodist Church
Circle One
John McIntyre
Thurston Street
B. W. Mantey
Circle Two
Roy Wright
East Green Street
G. L. Burgess
Circle Three
Shirley West
Madison Avenue
John Tucker
Circle Four
Main Street Methodist Church
Carlene Kearns
Mrs Burnett Heads to National Scout Conference in Birmingham
Mrs Mabel Burnett local Girl Scout executive will attend the Conference of the National Association of Girl Scout Executives from December 3 to 5 in Birmingham Alabama The theme is Girl Scouting A Community Force and The Professional Worker's Job Today She will travel from Corpus Christi Texas where she was matron of honor at the marriage of Miss Margaret Watson to Ensign Harry M Doud Jr She expects to return to High Point December 7
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mabel Burnett
National Association of Girl Scout Executives
Birmingham
Ala
First Methodist Church
High Point
Miss Kearns to Wed Davis on Christmas Day
Mr and Mrs Val B Kearns of 1301 North Main announce the engagement of their daughter Golda Mac to William Hal Davis son of Mr and Mrs N H Davis of Homestead Avenue The wedding is set for Friday December 25 according to today’s notice
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Val B. Kearns
North Main Street
Golda Mac
William Hal
Billy” Davis
N. H. Davis
Homestead Avenue
University Women To Meet Tuesday
The local AAUW branch will hold its regular meeting Tuesday at First Methodist Church with a dinner at six. Due to school rationing, the schedule moved from Monday to Tuesday. The meeting is open and guests may attend. reservations must be made with Mrs. N P Yarborough promptly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Association of University Women
First Methodist Church
N. P. Yarborough
Bride of the Month Mrs Paul Hicks Married Here
Mrs Paul Wilson Hicks, daughter of Mr and Mrs Rachel Ward of M Hicks, wed here on November 13. The couple reside with the bride’s mother Mrs Lillie Hicks at 1007 Park Street. Photo by Stones Studio.
Births Report From Local Hospitals
Afr and Mrs Hal Davis announce a daughter Mary Elizabeth born Tuesday November 17 at Burrus Memorial Hospital. Mr and Mrs Clyde Wood welcome Brenda Gail born November 26 at Guilford General Hospital. Mr and Mrs Harold Lohr announce Linda Ann born November 23 at their Red Springs home. Mrs Lohr is formerly Miss Clara Frazier of High Point. Mr and Mrs R E Dawson announce Terry Lydelle born November 20 at Burrus Memorial Hospital. Mr and Mrs Clifton Hedrick announce Larry Clifton born November 22 at Burrus Memorial Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Afr
Hal Davis
Mary Tizabeth
Burrus Memorial Hospital
Davis
Baby
Clyde Wood
Brenda Gail
Guilford General Hospital
Harold Lohr
Linda Ann
Red Springs
Lohr
Clara Frazier
High Point
R. E. Dawson
Till Street
Terry Lydelle
Clifton
Er. Hedrick
Larry Clifton
Hicks Hicks Vows Announced Today
Miss Rachel Ward Hicks and Paul Wilson Hicks were married Friday November 13 at Pilgrim Holiness Church with Rev. O L Ruth officiating. The couple’s attendants were Miss Faye Dean Mendenhall and Harold Bullin. The bride wore a wine velvet dress with black accessories and pearls. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. M. M. Hicks of 915 Asheboro Street. the groom is the son of Mrs. Lillie Hicks and the late W. C. Hicks of 1007 Park Street. They reside temporarily with the groom’s mother on Park Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rachel Ward Hicks
Paul Wilson Hicks
Pilgrim Holiness Church
O. L. Ruth
Faye Dean Mendenhall
Harold Bullin
Ter
M. M. Hicks
Asheboro Street
Lillie Hicks
W. C. Hicks
Park Street
High Point
State Clubwomen Sell War Bonds and Stamps in NC
North Carolina clubwomen from Murphy to Manteo joined a War Savings drive to sell bonds and stamps. Mrs. Karl Bishopric coordinated the effort with help from Mrs. John Robinson and Federation leaders. The campaign received support from First Lady Mrs. J. Mel Ville Broughton and district presidents as organizers rolled up sleeves to push sales. In Raleigh, federation leaders attended the State Legislative Council meeting as officers and new electees were named, including Dr. Ellen Blackey succeeding J. S. Mitchell as federation president and Arthur P. Wilson as vice president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murphy
Manteo
North Carolina
Karl Bishoprig
Spray
War Savings Staff
North Carolina Federation of Women's Clubs
John ). Robinson
General Federation
State Federation
War Service Committee
J. Mel Ville Broughton
Bishopric
Federation
P. R. Rankin
Jermian
Everation
Leon McC. Vick
Durham
Winston-Salem
Bishopri
Raleigh
State Legislative Council
J. S. Mittchener
Henry Highsmith
McCrary
Highsmith
Ellen Blackey
Smith
John Adams Lifespan as Former President Recalled
The article notes John Adams died at age 90 in 1826, highlighting him as the nation’s oldest former president at that time. It emphasizes his long life and historical standing among early U.S. leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Adams
United States
November Bride of Mr and Mrs Flowe in Wattburg
The November bride is Miss Katherine McGee now Mrs George Michael Flowe daughter of Mrs Ruth McGee and the late C S McGee of Wattburg The groom son of Mrs Ada Flowe and the late Michael Miewe of Griffin The couple are connected with the Gary Beverage Company and Griffin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Michael Flowe
Katherine McGee
Ruth McGee
C. 8S. McGee
Wattburg
Flowe
Ada Flowe
Griffin
Michael Miewe
Gary Beverage Company
Stone
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Sara Alderman
Germany
Uve
Europe
Ireland
His & Hers
High Point Linen Shop
Rufus K. Hayworth
Dorothy Elizabeth Parsons
Atvs
H. J. Parsons
Randlemian Route One
Australia
Finchleigh
Rose Furniture CO
South Main Stree
East Main Street
Thomasville
Fayetteville Street
Asheboro
Calvary Circles
Main Street
Miss Kearns
Mr. Davis
Hicks
Rachel Ward
M. Hicks
Ashebora Street
Hicks-Hicks
Samuel
Glamorour
Mary
Ee Coo Credit
ADE Jeweler
South Main ST
MES
Charles G. Doak
Federation of Women's Cluts
Arthur P. Wilson
Kinston
W. L. Stank Durham
Marie B. Noell
Bal
Charts Doak
Guilfori Furniture CO
N. Main
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