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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Oct 16, 1945

Page

6

Stringfield To Give Concert In Thomasville

Lamar Stringfield renowned flutist and former State Syn cecree director will perform at 8:15 PM October 19 in Main Street school auditors Thomasville. Accompanied by Miss Louise Nelson Pfohl and William B. Greene, the concert is sponsored by the fine arts department of the Thomasville Women’s Club. repertoire includes Bach No 2, Nocturne, Roussel Tityre Cui pieces and works by Grifes Wardell Bennett Fenstock and Stringfield. During early March 1945 the U S Ninth Air Force flew 1 480 sorties daily over Germany.

Chapel Hill Lamar Stringfield State Syncecree Main Street Thomasville Stringfield Louise Nelson Pfohl William B. Greene Fine Arts Asville Women's Club Johann Sebastian Bach George 5. Barrere Margaret Wardell Winston - Salem Robert Russell Bennett Belle Fenstock

Interest Shown In Concert Of Little Symphony

Admission is expected for a High Point Community concert featuring Adolf Busch and the Little Symphony at the senior high school auditorium. The group includes Hermann Busch and Karl Doktor, with twenty seven virtuosi. They play Bach Haydn Mozart with Beethoven and other modern works.

Adolf Busch Little Symphony High Point Community Concert Association Busch Quartet Hermann Busch Karl Doktor Little Symez Argely Adolpf Busch Little Lyman Bach Haydn Mozart Beethoven

Coltrane and Paschal Speak at Reunion

A large Randolph County crowd gathered at Ebenezer Church for the Coltrane reunion with clear skies and 70 degree autumn weather. W. G. Coltrane Sr of Greensboro was elected association president, with Lee B. Coltrane as vice president, Mrs. LeRoy as secretary, J. Wiley Coltrane treasurer, Mrs. A. B. Coltrane and Robert H. Frazier historians. Frank L. Paschal of Greensboro delivered the morning address, and David S. Coltrane of Raleigh discussed agricultural outlook in the afternoon.

Ebenezer Church Randolph County Coltrane W. G. Coltrane, Sr Greensboro Lee B. Coltrane LeRoy Trinity J. Wiley Coltrane A. B. Coltrane Robert H. Frazier Frank L. Paschal David S. Coltrane Raleigh

Birthday party for Estelle Robbins at Archdale home

Mrs Estelle Robbins celebrated her 66th birthday with a surprise lawn dinner hosted by her daughter Mrs W P Parks in Archdale. Guests included Mr and Mrs Carl Robbins Mr and Mrs Leon Harper Mr and Mrs Charlie Allen Mr and Mrs Silas Whitt Mr and Mrs John Beach Miss Virginia Robbins Miss Ollie Brady and nine Robbins grandchildren. Out of town visitors were Mr and Mrs Geo Beckcorn New City and C M Parks of ???

Estelle Robbins W. P. Parks Archdale Carl Robbins Leon Harper Charlie Allen Silas Whitt John Beach Virginia Robbins Ollie Brady Robbins Geo Beckcorn New — City C. M. Parks

Pentagons Meet With Miss Rankin At Home

The Pentagon club will be entertained by Miss Jeanne Rankin at her Church Street residence this evening at eight during its regular meeting, according to an announcement made this morning.

Pentagon Club Jeanne Rankin Church Street

Sgt Ballard and Miss Alexander Wed in Dignified Ceremony

Impressive wedding of Lois Alexander and Sgt Charles Ballard took place Sept 19 at 1006 Park Street. Rev J A Grout officiated as relatives and friends attended. Maid of honor P W Biser wore navy with a flower coronet. best man P W Biser is a discharged soldier. The couple planned a wedding trip with Lois residing at Mr M E Pierces. Ballard served with the 82nd airborne, training at Camp Claiborne and Fort Bragg, overseas duty. discharge hoped under point system soon.

Lois Alexander Sgt Charles Dry Onatare M. E. Pierce Park Street J. A. Grout P. W. Biser Jesse Alexander Derry N. H Ballard Mt. Gilead Camp Claiborne Fort Bragg Camp Edwards Mass 82Nd Airborne Division Oliver General Hospital Augusta Pierce

Miss Betsy Dean Wagger Honored at Mrs Simon Party

Mrs. Jack Simon hosted an autumn evening at Woodrow Avenue to honor Miss Betsy Dean Wagger bride elect. About twelve friends attended with gin rummy and a salad course, the hostess presenting a silver bonbon dish as a gift.

Jack Simon Woodrow Avenue Betsy Dean Wagger Miss Wagger

Mrs Surratt Celebrates 50th Birthday Luncheon

A buffet luncheon was hosted Sunday at the Robert Ward home on the Thomasville road to honor Mrs. W. F. Surratt on her fiftieth birthday. Attending were W. F. Surratt, R. R. Newby and families, Susie Donald and Billy Surratt, Bobby and Pemella Newby, Jane and Dale Ward, and R. R. Phillips and spouse.

Robert Ward Thomasville Road W. F. Surratt R. R. Newby Susie Donald Billy Surratt Bobby Pemella Newby Thomasville Jane and Dale Ward High Point R. R. Phillips

Newcomers Club to Meet Thursday at Mrs McClure’s Home

The Newcomers club will be entertained at the regular meeting by Mrs. W. J. McClure at 607 Colonial Drive Thursday afternoon at 12:30. It will be one of the series of covered dish luncheons.

W. J. McClure Colonial Drive

ORD Officers Address PTA Study Group

The High Point council of Parents and Teachers held its first study group of the year at a junior high school with speakers Captain Felkner and Chaplain Weaver of the Overseas Replacement Depot, Army Air Forces Greensboro. Chaplain Rainey gave the invocation and Felkner discussed venereal diseases and cures, urging parental supervision and healthy recreation. The next study group on October 23 will feature Clyde E. Erwin on international relations.

High Point Council of Parents and Teachers Felkner Weaver Overseas Replacement Depot Army Air Force Greensboro Charles F. Carroll A. J. Rainey ORD Clyde E. Erwin

Hoover Clan Officers Meet for 1946 Reunion Plans

Hoover reunion officers and members met at Mayfield Hoover's Fairfield home to fill executive vacancies and set the next reunion for the second Sunday in September 1946 at Mount Zion church in Randolph County. T. R. Lyndon was named honorary president and L. E. Hoover was elected president. thirty attended.

Mayfield Hoover Fairfield Mount Zion Church Randolph County T. R. Lyndon L. E. Hoover

Stephens Bible Study Meets at Mrs Dixon Home

The Stephens Bible study class will meet with Mrs. P R Dixon at 1006 Lindsay Street on Wednesday afternoon at three. Mrs. C S Grayson will lead the class.

Stephens P. R. Dixon Lindsay Street C. S. Grayson

Local Notes on Residents and Hospital Visits

Miss Sarah Lewis enrolls at Meredith College in Raleigh and is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. S. W. Lewis. Miss R. Jane McNamara of the Demolized Personal Records branch heads to St. Louis for transfer. Lucille Ingram, 540 Jones Street, at Boulevard unit High Point Memorial Hospital after an operation last Friday, now receiving visitors. Mrs. L. W. Chesson, 2301 East Green Street, admitted to Boulevard unit for several days of treatment. Mada Loflin of 801 East Commerce and her niece Johnnie Loflin of 209 Kennedy Street return home after Virginia visit with relatives E. C. Loflin in Richmond L. C. Loflin and Mrs. Paul Chesson in Norfolk.

Sarah Lewis Meredith College Raleigh Miss S. W. Lewis This City Lucille Ingram Jones Street Boulevard High Point Memorial Hospital L. W. Chesson East Green Street Mada Loflin East Commerce Johnnie Loflin Kennedy Street Virginia Richmond Miss Loflin E. C. Loflin Norfolk L. C. Loflin Paul Chesson

Legion Auxiliary Meeting and L Amusante Club Event

The Legion Auxiliary meets at 7:45 p m at the Arcade building with a membership drive. The L Amusante club, hosted by Miss Anna Tomlinson at 529 Parkway, will sew for the Red Cross.

The Legion Auxiliary Arcade Building Ne & m L’amusante Anna Tomlinson Parkway Red Cross

Local clubs schedule meetings and luncheons across the city

The schedule lists multiple club gatherings including Home and Garden with Mrs. Sam Strickland on Parkway at 10 a m, Burbanks W F Bailey with speaker Mrs John C Teague, Century study club lunch with Mrs Bruce Conrad, North Carolina Association of Jewish Women executive board at the Sheraton, Friendly Gar with Tom Bates and Mrs Roy C Brown, Mid-Week Study club hosted by Mrs A M Utley, and a Business and Professional Women's club meeting at the Sheraton all on Wednesday with varied times and hosts.

Home and Garden Club Sam Strickland Parkway Burbanksden Club W. F. Bailey Arlington John C. Teague Twentieth Century Study Club Bruce Conrad Rotary Drive J. Willard Thomas North Carolina Association of Jewish Wome Sheraton Hotel Harry Jacobs Friendly Garden Club Tom Bates South Main Street Roy C. Brown A. M. Utley

Local clubs schedule daytime meeting and dinners

At 10 am the Nature Study club meets with Mesdames J. W. and Dale Montgomery on North Main Street for a business meeting. At 2 30 pm the Newcomers club hosts a covered dish luncheon at Mrs. W. J. McClure 607 Colonial Drive. From 6 30 to 8 pm the Emerywood country club holds a weekly family night dinner for members and families with reservations due by Thursday noon.

Nature Study Club Mesdames J. W Dale Montgomery North Main Street W. J. McClure Colonial Drive Emerywood Country Club

YWCA October luncheon at Adams Memorial building

The YWCA members luncheon for October will feature Mrs. Clara P. Harrison dean of women at High Point College as speaker. A club meeting follows at Mrs. R. K. Young home Florham Avenue with reservations due by 3 p.m.

YWCA Adams Memorial Clara P. Harrison High Point College R. K. Young Florham Avenue

Emerywood Club Events Highlight Afternoon Schedule

At 2 p m a Scotch foursome kicks off at Emerywood Country Club with a Dutch buffet supper to follow. Reservations for the supper are due by Thursday noon. Also at 2 p m the Emerywood debate club meets at the clubhouse followed by USC service men gathering at 8 30 p m in the YMCA gymnasium.

Emerywood Country Club Emerywood Dubate Club USC Club YMCA

Miss Greenwood Demonstrates at Hilles Department Store

Miss Lucy Greenwood of the Fifth Avenue salon Dorothy Gray Limited visits Harlee’s department store this week to advise customers on makeup trends. She highlights the Right Look foundations color harmony and proper application through Saturday.

Lucy Greenwood Fifth Avenue Dorothy Gray, Ltd Harllee’s

Pattern 4950 Slip Underwear For A Smooth Line

Pattern 4950 offers a slip to wear under full clothes for a smooth outline with molded seams. It lists sizes 14 through 42, 2% yards of fabric at 39 inches, and embroidery transfer included. Send twenty cents to The High Point Enterprise for pattern 4950 and related Anne Adams Book notices.

High Point Enterprise

Proctor Child Celebrates Eighth Birthday at Grace Street Home

Jessie Sue Proctor aged eight celebrated her birthday yesterday afternoon at 1107 Grace street. Mrs E R Proctor hosted the party with games and prizes followed by refreshments. Guests included Judy Crowson Joan Crawford Dorothy Green Carolyn Hedrick Betty Peggy Morgan Nancy Owen Ronald Proctor Darrell Meredith Donnie Williams Clifton Green.

Jessie Sue Proctor Grace Street E. R. Proctor Judy Crowson Joan Barbara Crawford Dorothy Jean Tor Elizabeth Green Carolyn Hedrick Betty Peggy Perlis Morgan Nancy Owen Ronald Proctor Darrell Meredith Donnie Williams Clifton Green

Women Of Moose Meet Tomorrow

The Women of the Moose announce a regular meeting tomorrow evening at eight o'clock. The gathering will be held at the Moose hall on North Ptain Street.

Women of the Moose Moose Hall North P Tain Street

Jamestown Couple Celebrate Their 25th Anniversary

Jamestown notes honor of Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Spainhour marking their twenty fifth wedding anniversary with an open house on October 7. The event drew many friends and gifts, with refreshments provided by the couple.

Jamestown

Mary Fat Mansmahn Enters Bull and 31 Pups in Show

Fourteen year old Mary Fat Mansmahn backs numbers in a dog and bull exhibition entering a brindle bull and thirty one pups in the animal relief pet show.

Pittsburgh INS Mary Fat Mansmahn

Births Listed for Several Families in High Point

Mr and Mrs Cloyd L Austin announce the birth of a son David William on Friday October 12 at Boulevard unit High Point Memorial hospital Gloria Ann McMahon daughter born October 9 to Mr and Mrs Walter Lee McMahon of New York City Mrs McMahon formerly Kathrine Zelma of New York City and Mr McMahon son of Mr and Mrs Ben McMahon formerly of High Point now of Hickory F R Smith 11 S/Sgt and Mrs Frank Raymond Smith Jr announce birth of son Frank Raymos III on October 15 at James Walker Memorial hospital Wilman Sgt Smith stationed at Key Field Meridian Mississippi and his wife the former Miss May Barrier of Wilmington has stayed in Wilmington with relatives Sgt Smith a former High Point resident Nancy Dell Norman daughter born October 16 to Mr and Mrs Thomas H Norman 1011 Springfield Avenue Causeys Have Son Glen Howard Causey 634 Wesley Place announce birth of a son on October 13 at Washington Street High Point Memorial Hospital Edwards Baby Born daughter born October 13 at Washington Street unit High Point Memorial Hospital.

Jamestown Harvey Spainhour Deep River Missionary Society Addie Carroll Sadie Spainhour J. W. Dillon Clara Ward Friends Service Committee Africa American Friends’ Service Committee E. F. Williams C. E. Thornton Reid Elaine Beaver Jean Dorsett Robert Reid Goodson Salisbury H. F. Briggs E. J. White R. F. Thornton Virginia Brooks Dora M. Horney Ruth Anne A. J Neave Stanton Reddick Mittie Wilson Nina Joseph H. Peele Springfield Friends Church al Nixon Southern Pines J. L. Skeen Raymond Tennessee Leonard New Orleans Louise Blackwell High Point Helen Key Claudia Thornton Rex Thornton J. N. Jones Pilot Mountain Floyd Key C. E. Jordan Palmer Edwin Palmer Ruth Horney Winston-Salem C. C. Williard Charles Bolling Washington Street High Point Memorial Hospital Austin Cloyd L.austin David William Boulevard Unit Gloria Ann McMahon Walter Lee McMahon New York City Gloria Ann MceMahon Catherine Zelma McMahon Ben McMahon Hickory U. S. Navy South Pacific F. R. Smith Frank Raymond Smith Jr Frank Raymos III James Walker Memorial Hospital Wilman Sgt. Smith Key Field Meridian Miss Miss May Barrier Wilmington Nancy Dell Norman Thomas H. Norman Springfield Avenue Nancy Dell Causeys Glen Howard Causey Wesley Place High Point Memorial Edwards Joseph Charles Edwards Grace Street

Firestone claims blowout proof heavy duty tire advances

Akron Ohio reports Firestone Tire and Rubber Company announces a wire corded heavy duty tire that is practically blowout proof. The tire in the final experimental stage has withstood severe field and laboratory tests.

Akron, CO INS L. FR. Jackson Firestone Tire and Rubber Company

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Stringfeld U. S. Ninth Airforce Germany Nelson Florist Francis B. Nelson Main St Minnie Lee Steed Ruby Tyner Getty Trotter Pauline Hedgecock Princess Beauty Shop Main St. Tei Just Guilford Coltrane and Paschal Mrs. Robbins Miss Rankin Nash Jewelry CO N. Main St Nash Charles B. Ballard Lola Alexander New Hampshire Rgia Sgt. Ballard Miss Alexander Mrs. Simon Mrs. Surratt PTA Hoover Clan R. Jane McNamara St. Louis Miss Greenwood Anne Adams J. Donald Frazier Peggy Irene Adams I. T. Adams Navy Ruby Henrietta Bundy J. Thomas Hester Proctor Johnson Johnson & Johnson Parm & Gene Beauty Shop Winston-Salem, N. C Iine Pinkham Lydia Pinkham Teesens
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