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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Oct 04, 1946

Page

4

Kennedy wedding aide accepts bridal courtesy party

Miss Jacqueline Kennedy and her fiancé Robert J. Call of Ann Arbor Mich prepare for marriage next month as aunt Mrs Marion C 1 and Howard Raper host a bridge party at 1107 Ro drive. Guests and players include Mrs Frank Bintell 1IT and Mrs Joe M Brinson with prizes a linen cloth. Gifts of silver and a blanket are given to Miss Kennedy and Mrs Raper.

Jacqueline Kennedy Robert J. Call Ann Arbor Mich Marion C. 1 Howard Raper Rodrive Vestal Daintily Kennedy Frank Bintell Joe M. Brinson Phil Th Frank Stell Grady Mor- Saine Wetherell William James McCall James Kidd Greensboro Misses Morrison Mary Ellen Ie Rhee Hampton Miss Kennedy Phil

Mixed Scotch Foursome and Luncheon Events At Local Clubs

Calendar notes list the Piedmont Golf Association mixed Scotch foursome at Sedgefield after 12 noon with a cocktail party at Sedgefield Inn. Elizabeth H Covington hosts a luncheon at Emerywood for Mrs Baxter Freeze and Miss Joan O Neal. Canterbury club meets with Mrs W B Hall at 901 Johnrma Street and Emerywood duplicate club schedules 2 p m play.

Piedmont Golf Association Sedgefield Sedgefield Inn Elizabeth H. Covington Emerywood Country Club Baxter Freeze Joan O'Neal Canterbury Club W. B. Hall Johnrma Street

Sheron Kay Harris Birthday Observance Noted

Mrs J W Harris hosted a birthday party for her daughter Sheron Kay at the Saunders grandparents home 109 Worth Avenue. Children enjoyed games and later refreshments for guests Loretta Hester Emily Hester Betty Bobby Sylvia Crawford Doris Winslow Linda Barnes Sonny Darrell Richard McDonald Faye Kay Rosalie Hege Myra Faye Bullock Betsy Eddie Saunders Tommy Moore Edna Yarborough Ronnie Gene Darrell Bullock and others.

Loretta Emily Hester Betty Bobby Sylvia Crawford Doris Winslow Linda Barnes Sonny Darrell Richard McDonald Faye Kay Rosalie Hege Myra Faye Bullock Betsy Eddie Saunders Tommy Moore Edna Jean Yarborough Ronnie Gene Darrell Bullock

Robert Denny Weds Miss Martin of Whiteville

Announcement of the marriage of Doris Belle Martin of White, formerly of Four Oaks route one, to Robert Denny of High Point. The ceremony was August 24 at the Whiteville Baptist church. The couple reside at 211 Oak Street, High Point.

Doris Belle Martin White Four Oaks Robert Denny High Point Baptist Parsonage Whiteville

Girl Scout Council Hears Reports On Activities

The High Point Girl Scout Council met in the headquarter board room for a busy week including the second activities course. Mrs. J C Doggett presided as Mrs Mabel Burnett reviewed year finances and Mrs Tom Sprinkle reported on training and attendance. The event also announced final course sessions by Mrs Chester Marsh and approved a fireplace for the camp cabin. Leaders recruiting efforts were praised and regional conference plans were outlined for Asheville. The senior Girl Scout club held its first meeting with four senior troops and announced a program including vocational exploration and a square dance.

High Point Girl Scout Council Girl Scout Headquarters J. C. Doggett Mabel Burnett Tom Sprinkle Chester Marsh Owen Reese Amos Kearns Ray Nibbelink Doggett Asheville J. B. Dobson

Second Training Course In Scouting Held For Girl Scouts

The second in a series of Leaders Training courses for Girl Scouts was held at First Methodist church. Music in the Troop directed by Mrs. Charles Blair showcased song leading. Frances Grayson, returned from Red Cross service, outlined troop recreational activities and games. H R Pancoast of High Point safety council shared tips to raise safety awareness. The next session plans a camp trip on Wednesday October 9 with a 10 am departure to the Girl Scout camp for fire-building and outdoor cooking instruction.

First Methodist Church Charles Blair Frances Grayson Red Cross Armed Forces H. R. Pancoast High Point Safety Council

Fire at Davis Milling Plant Extinguished Again

Four city fire trucks answered an early morning call at 7 30 to the Davis Milling company on South Perry street. The blaze damaged the fourth floor but caused only slight damage. Fire Chief E K Ingram said the fire started in a charcoal box on the fourth floor and burned through the box and floor before being put out.

New Davis Milling Company South Perry Street Davis Milling Hamilton Street E. K. Ingram

Permits Issued For Two New Residences

The city building inspector issued permits for two new houses. Co. R. Allen of 1410 North Main Street gets a two story six room frame home on Arch Street costing about 3090 dollars. Carl Mickey of 215 West Bay Street gets a one story four room frame home on Worth Street costing about 3500 dollars.

Co. R. Allen North Main Street Arch Street Carl Mickey West Bay Street Worth Street

McKenney on Bridge Hand From Dr Stern and Dr Rockfelt

A London hand described by Dr Paul Stern and played by Dr M Rockfelt at Yadhurst. East led the queen of spades and Rockfelt won with the ace, then cashed...

Paul Stern London England M. Rockfelt Yadhurst Rockfelt East

Progressive squeeze nets top score for Dr. Rockfelt in bridge

In a bridge deal, Dr. Rockfelt executes a sequence starting with a diamond lead and a finessing club continuation. He applies a progressive squeeze that strips East of resources, yielding seven tricks with a top score as the hand unfolds across all four hands.

Dr. Rockfelt

Bison Sightings Through History Begin in Zoos

The first bison seen by a white man did not appear in the wild but in captivity. In 1521 Cortez and his men visited Anahuac, the Aztec capital, and viewed the animal in King Montezuma's menagerie.

Cortez Anahuac Mexico Montezuma

When the Carrier Comes

Dean Collins memorializes newspaper delivery youths on National Newspaper Boy Day. The poem depicts wind snow rain and evenings waiting for the Enterprise carrier as the world comes to the doorstep through papers, families share the read aloud, and youngsters claim the sports and funnies.

Dean Collins Enterprise News Daily Globe Dad Big Brother Mary Manville Sis Atlas

Mrs Hamer Miller Reviews Leper Colony Tale At Y Club

Mrs Hamer Miller gave a book review for the Jolly Y club at the Adams Memorial YWCA building. Miss Verne Stewart introduced the reviewer who discussed Who Walk Alone by Perry Burgess detailing Ned Langford life after leprosy and Culion island.

Hamer Miller Jolly Y Club Adams Memorial Ywca Verne Stewart Miller Perry Burgess Ned Langford Trudy Edgerton Kitty Reaves

South Side Prayer Band Meeting Saturday Evening

The South Side Prayer band will hold a prayer meeting Saturday at 7 30 PM at 821 West Green Street hosted by Mrs Ada Robbins with Rev Marion Leviner as speaker. The public is invited per Miss Daisy Shaw, prayer band leader.

South Side Prayer Band Ada Robbins West Green Street Marion Leviner Daisy Shaw

Births in Winston-Salem and High Point announce two daughters

Mr and Mrs Robert Howell Martin of Beaumont Texas and Shanghai announce the birth of a son Robert Howell Jr on Oct 3 at Baptist hospital Winston-Salem Mrs Martin is the former Miss Gertrude Tomlinson Armstrongs have a daughter Pauletta Harville born Oct 2 at Boulevard unit High Point Memorial Hospital Mrs Armstrong formerly Miss Iretta Harville of High Point

Robt. Howell Martin, JR Robert Howell Martin Beaumont Texas Shanghai China Robert Howell, Jr the Baptist Hospital Winston-Salem Martin Gertrude Tomlinson S. H. Tomlinson Oo Armstrongs Paul R. Armstrong Madison Apartments North Main Street Pauletta Harville Boulevard Unit High Point Memorial Hospital

Canada Rivers Compare Lengths and Medical Note

The Mackenzie is Canada's longest river at 2 500 miles from mouth to head. The St Lawrence follows as the second longest at 1 900 miles. Digitalis, the dried foxglove leaf, is used as a cardiac stimulant.

Canada Mackenzie River St.Lawrence

Notable Health Updates From High Point Area Homes

Mrs J H Elliott of near New Bern moved to her son's Archdale home after a stroke kept her at High Point Memorial Hospital on Washington Street for weeks. Ray Brown at Watts Hospital in Durham undergoes observation and treatment. Thelma Robertson of 430 South Main Street had surgery at Baptist Hospital in Winston Salem and is improving and ready for visitors. W C Croker of Trinity returned home from High Point Memorial Hospital Boulevard unit. Mrs Leonard M Bullard, former Essie Jassey, is a patient at Boulevard unit after a major operation. Robert Howell Martin joined his wife, former Miss Gertrude Tomlinson, who has been with her parents in town. the Martins recently returned from Shanghai and spent time in California and Beaumont, Texas. P C Smith and daughter moved to their new home at 408 Hillcrest Drive from 1106 Johnson Street.

J. H. Elliott New Bern High Point M. H. Elliott Archdale Washington Street High Point Memorial Hospital Elliott Ee Ray Brown Watts Hospital Durham Mr. Brown Thomasville Thelma Robertson South Main Street Baptist Hospital Winston-Salem W. C. Croker Trinity Boulevard Leonard M. Bullard Boulevard Unit Essie J.assey Robert Howell Martin Gertrude Tomlinson S. H. Tomlinson Martins Shanghai China Mr. Martin California Beaumont Texas P. C. Smith Hillcrest Drive Johnson Street

Warning Signals At RR Crossing Delayed

Southern Railway informs City Manager Roy S Braden that installation of crossing lights and bell signals at Hoskins and Grimes streets is delayed due to a shortage of critical materials. Greensboro railway superintendent E L Keister notes the approximate installation date cannot be set until materials are available.

Hoskins and Grimes Street Southern Railway Roy S. Braden E. L. Keister Greensboro

Earth's Creatures Count by Type

The Earth hosts about 500000 known living species with insects comprising roughly three quarters of this total. This snapshot highlights the dominance of insects in global biodiversity and the vast variety within the animal kingdom.

Earth

DAR Chapter Meet on Tuesday

The Alexander Martin chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will hold its October meeting at Mrs. Gurney H. Kearns home on Hillcrest drive Tuesday at 3 30 p m A board meeting precedes the general gathering The hostesses listed include Sther McKenzie B H Carraway Rupert Pickens and Craven Page. others are currently unavailable for comment

Alexander Martin Daughters of the American Revolution Gurney H. Kearns Hillcrest Drive Sther S. McKenzie B. H. Carraway Rupert Pickens Craven Page

Nellie Tayloe Ross First Woman Governor in Wyoming

Nellie Tayloe Ross is noted as the first woman to serve as a state governor in the United States, holding the office in Wyoming.

Nellie Tayloe Ross Wyoming

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