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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Oct 14, 1942

Page

6

Heritage Urged Preserve for Future Generations by D A R

The Alexander Martin Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution met at 1222 North Main Street to hear Dr. G. Humphreys of High Point College discuss Whose Country Is This. He traced the nation’s founding by religious liberty seekers, urged unity, and stressed preserving the land for future generations. The group planned “Buddy Bugs” for soldiers, adopted a budget, and supported Crossnore School Red Cross WCA and other causes. Mrs Ralph Rochelle attended with 25 members and tea followed.

America G. Tho Plumphreys Alexander Martin The Daughters of the American Revolution Ethel Rochelle North Main Street Humphreys High Point College Humphrey C. C. Williamson Alys Z P. Long Social Service Committee Crossnore School Red Cross W.C.A Ralph Rochelle Rochelle P. Long Glenn Pennington C.F. Phillips Thomasville G. C. Bosthan Harbey Mills L. R. Peacock

Colorful Movies On Birds and Flowers Seen By High Point Club

The High Point Garden Club met at Mrs. W. B. McEwen’s home for a morning program of technicolor motion pictures on bird habits and early spring flowers. President Mrs. G. D. Pettibone presided. guest hostesses were Mrs. D. R. Parker and Mrs. F. R. Taylor. The show featured nesting birds, mockingbirds, and rare spring flowers like blood root, hepatica, and arbutus with closeups and slow motion openings of jack in the pulpit. Members praised the photography and Mrs. Jesse Washburn for handling the motion picture equipment. An upcoming district meeting report was given, and an invitation from Mr. and Mrs. Charles Cannon of Concord extended to all garden clubs for a victory gardening demonstration on October 13 and 5, with Archibald Rutledge and Miriam Birdseye as speakers.

High Point Garden Club W. B. McEwen W. Farris Avenue G. D. Pettibone D. R. Parker F. R. Taylor Eilants Charles Cannon Concord Orlock Archibald Rutledge Miriam Birdseye Nutriment Department United States Agricultural Department Mesdames H. Ets Armentrout J. W. Austin Als. Caldwell S.C. Clark J. D. Cox Carter Dalton Stanley Davis W.oas Hares W. C. ‘Idol C. Jones G. H. Kearns A. 5 Dae R. KK. Stewart Effie Cox

Needlework Guild Ingathering Date Set for Wednesday

The High Point Needlework Guild set the annual ingathering for Wednesday November 4 at its first meeting held at the Sheraton Hotel. Mrs R H Sechrest presided in Mrs Royster Tucker absence. Members discussed year plans and the event location at the Y M C A was tentatively chosen for collection and distribution. The guild aims to furnish new garments to city children with two new items or cash as membership, plus accepted washed used garments as an optional addition.

High Point Needlework Guild Sheraton Hotel R. H. Sechrest Royster Tucker

Cloverdale PTA to Meet Thursday for October Session

The Cloverdale Parent Teacher Association will hold its October meeting at the school tomorrow evening. The program centers on business with group singing by Louis Alrutz and a talk by AL L. Patrick, principal, on the proposed school amendment. A reel of the movie Children of Mexico will close the evening.

Cloverdale Parent-Teacher Association Louis Alrutz AL L. Patrick Mexico

O E S Hears Date For Seventh District Meet

At a High Point chapter meeting the Seventh District meet was announced for October 24 in Asheboro. Mrs. Mary Ix. Fleety, grand matron, will visit High Point at a called meeting on Thursday evening October 22 at the Masonic Hall. Mrs. Ida Kimble presided last night.

Asheboro High Point Aiasenic Hall Mary Ix. Fleety Grand Chapter North Carolina Masonic Hall Ida Kimble

Social Calendar Big events at local clubs cancelled or moved

Wednesday nine forty five p.m. The High Point Graduate Nurses Club dinner at the YWCA replaces the annual banquet and dance. Thursday six thirty to eight Emerywood Country Club Family Night dinner at the clubhouse. reservations due by Thursday noon. Friday one thirty p.m. Priscilla Club visits YWCA Red Cross rooms to roll bandages. Saturday eight p.m. Emerywood Country Club Octobe dinner dance at the clubhouse with John Peddford Orchestra.

High Point Graduate Nurses Club Y.w.c.la Atys Evans Cecil Emerywood Country Club Thursdé

Fraternities At College Planning Rushees' Parties

High Point College fraternities announce rush week with dinner parties for rushees. Epsilon Eta Phi lists High Point and out of town invites including Moran Edwards Mutchins and others. Tata Tau Kappa and Delta Alpha Epsilon also host dinners. eligibility requires a C average and invitations will follow next week.

High Point College Epsilon Eta Phi Fraternity Bill Hall Howard Moran Charles Edwards Thomas Mutchins High Point Bob Lloyd Pl Cole Asheboro Bob Lily Seagrove Bil Welborn Trinity Harold Connor Danville Vac Hugh Goener New Jersey Asia Tata Tau Kappa George Humphreys George Nostrand Robert Porter Greenfelt Hugh Goemer Tal Cole Robert Kirchgessner Jersey City Charles Noel Winston-Salem Delta Alpha Epsilon Fraternity Varry Hauser Charles Coffee Virginia Dan Sides Robert Wirchgessner Bob Porter Greenbelt Ashebora Harold Conner

Another Silver Tea Given Under PTA Sponsorship

The Johnson Street PTA hosted the third informal silver tea at Mrs. J. M. Howard’s home 933 Forrest Avenue with hosts Mrs. W. H. Brock and Mrs. R. A. Davis. About 20 guests attended 3 to 5 pm as fall flowers adorned rooms and homemade cakes were served. A public meeting Tuesday evening featured Dr. Edgar W. Knight on a proposed state constitution school amendment. Delegates were planned for the district DTA meeting in Winston‑Salem on Thursday. The next tea will be hosted by Mrs. L. W. Glenn at 505 Dayton Street with Mrs. Paul Frye and Mrs. Early Hill from 1 to 3 pm. Tea hours were changed and are open to the public, with a silver offering to the school fund.

Johnson Street Edgar W. Knight University of Ws. C D.T.A Wirston-Salem L. W. Glenn Dayton Street Paul Frye Early Hill

Home Nursing Classes for Clara Cox Apartment Residents

Red Cross Home Nursing Department offers home nursing courses at the Clara Cox Home. Classes are held Tuesdays and Fridays from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. with instructor Mrs. J. W. Van Loan. Community members are invited to attend to help address home care needs amid a shortage of doctors.

Red Cross Home Nursing Department Clara Cox J. W. van Loan Home Nursing Department Clara Cox Home

Anne Adams Pattern 1236 and 4236 for children

advertisement for Anne Adams sewing patterns 1236 and 4236 in small girl sizes including details on fabrics and yardage. offers pattern book and salvage specials, Fall and Winter selections, with order address in New York.

Anne Adams High Point Enterprise Pattern Department West 17Th St New York N.Y

Winners Named at Club Ladies Bridge Luncheon

Winners for North South were Mesdames R. D. Tilson Hal Davis J. S. Welborn and Bruce Conrad and East West honors went to Mesdames J O Hauschild and G C Durland with Mrs E A Kline high contract. Runners up and table lists noted. War savings stamps awarded to each winner. A hundred reservations already made for Saturday night dance at Emerywood Country Club.

Emerywood Countrys Club Mesdames R. D. Tilson Hal Davis J. S. Welborn Bruce Conrad J. O. Hauschild G. C. Durland J. H. Ayers C. S. Beaver F.O. Wilhite Mexdames O. C. Burland Philip Davis Foy Horton Rocky Mount Virginia H. Mekk J. H. Walker Jr. High Smart Carter Datton H. F. Hunsucker Avention Emerswood Country Club

Miss Umstead to Speak at Union Hill Nutrition Class

Miss Jane Umstead director of the Guilford Dairy Council will address the Adult Education class on The Food Value of Milk at Union Hill School tomorrow evening at seven oclock. Mrs Meta Jackson teaches the nutrition course and the public is invited.

Union Hill Meta Jackson Jane Umstead Guilford Dairy Council

Business Club Hears Dr Knight At Supper Meeting

The Business and Professional Club of the YAWLCLA held a supper gathering last night where Dr Edgray Knight from the University of North Carolina argued against the proposed school amendment detailing each point for members.

Business Club Dr. Knight W.C.A Yawlcla Edgray Knight University of North Carolina

League President Urges Members to Stress War Work

At the October meeting of the Junior Service League Mrs Willis Slane urged members to stress war work and support armed forces with service and money. Reports followed her talk including a funeral clinic, Civilian Defense class, and a Red Cross home nursing course.

Junior Service League League Adams Memorial Y. W.C. A Willis Slane J. C. Penney Helen Marie Sheloff Arts and Interest High Point Henry Betts Red Cross Everett Marsh Board of Junior Leagues of America Washington Mars Linville K. Martin Winston-Salem

Legion Auxiliary Nine Members At Area Conference

Nine representatives from the High Point unit of the American Legion Auxiliary attended the Third Area Conference in Siler City. Mrs. C. A. York, department chairman for National News, spoke on subscribing to the national publication. Others present included Mrs. C. H. Ingram, Mrs. Victor R. Johnson, Miss Arealia Adams, and members Mesdaniel C. B. Stainback, Oscar L. Smith, E. H. Kreienbaum, J. F. Carriker, W. Fr. Bennett, W. C. Anderson, C. C. Layton, and J. H. ing.

High Point American Legion Auxiliary Siler City C. A. York National News C. H. Ingram Greensboro Victor R. Johnson Pittsboro Arealia Adams York Mesdaniel C. B. Stainback

Two Cases of Diphtheria Reported in Thomasville

Special to The Enterprise Miss Ella Dorsett Red Cross nurse for Thomasville announced two diphtheria cases in the city both among colored residents She urged vaccination before school entry and required a written statement from the family physician confirming vaccination has taken place

Thomasville Ella Dorsett Red Cross Dorsett

Night Police Chief Reports Liquor Heist in Ayden

Ayden Police Chief Walter Hamilton said two men stopped him on his beat, disarmed him, and forced him at gunpoint to help steal cases of liquor from the Ayden ABC Store. He logged the incident in a report filed October 14.

Creenvillfe Walter Haamitton Ayden Ayden Abc

Glorifying Yourself High Calibre Oil Shampoo Tips

A wartime beauty column advises monthly oil treatments to protect hair from sun wind and dirt. Use olive oil if available, or mineral and vegetable oils, heat, oil the scalp, massage thoroughly, then wash with mild soap and a vinegar or lemon rinse to remove residue and avoid gummiiness.

Tuesday Evening Garden Club Meeting Report

The Tuesday Evening Garden Club met yesterday at Mrs. T. R. Short’s North Main Street home. Mrs. A. E. Frazier summarized the recent garden club council meeting, and Mrs. Fred Gody reported on the State Garden Clubs directors’ meeting in Winston-Salem with state president Mrs. J. S. Lybrook as hostess. District meetings, food saving, beauty conservation, and morale were discussed, with a district gathering planned at the Robert E. Lee in Winston-Salem to be announced. The plant exchange at the close was declared a success.

Alrs. T. R Winston-Salem Robert E. Lee

Mass shoe production originated in the United States says commerce

The Department of Commerce states mass production of shoes began in the United States and was greatly developed there in the early years. The comment highlights U S leadership in industrial footwear manufacturing and its early development trajectory.

The United States Department of Commerce

Church Social and Circle Meetings Announced

The Ladies Aid Society of the B Naim Israel Synagogue will meet at Mrs. Ben Shwartzberg home Clyde Avenue at 730 tonight. Circle two of Green Street Baptist Church will meet with Miss Mary Washburn at 421 Gatewood Avenue Thursday at 730 p m instead of Friday as previously announced. Members are urged to attend both events.

Ladies Aid Society B-Nai Israel Synagogue Ben Shwartzberg Clyde Avenue Green Street

Births Report Two Local Newborns This Week

Mr and Mrs Carlton C Hooks announce the birth of a son named Carlton Curtis on Thursday October 8 at Burrus Memorial Hospital. Mrs Hooks formerly Miss Inez Jones of Philadelphia PA and baby are at their Fifth Street home. Mr and Mrs Max Surratt announce the birth of a daughter Max Olivia on October 10 at Guilford General Hospital. Mrs Surratt was formerly Miss Mildred Harris.

Carlton C. Hooks Carlton Curtis Burrus Memorial Hospital Max Surratt Harmon Street Max Olivia Guilford General Hospital Surratt Mildred Harris

We the Women So Hubby Did Nothing Round the House Eh

Ruth Millett notes Mrs. Jones learns in six months of Army life to stand up for herself. She manages bills and the family checkbook, handles odd carpentry, lawn care, snow shoveling, and child management. The main lesson: men do a lot around the house, even those thought to do nothing.

Mrs. Jones Mr. Jones Ruth Millett

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G. J. Humphreys High Point Club Cloverdale P T. A O.E.S Perkinson’s Perkinson PTA Anne Oh Miss Umstead Union Hill School Legion Auxiliary Peertar Rumtard Rhode Island Alicia Hartner Alicia Hart Green Street Circle Hubby Iceland Broadhurst Paramount Rialto THA Coca-Cola Company Coca-Cola Bottling CO. OF East Washington Street Froane
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