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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1946
Page
8
A wartime critique notes a shift in working women toward cold, curt service. The piece claims many salesgirls in towns and cities lack courtesy, eye contact, and warmth, with few who still smile and say thank you. It argues the trend is permanent, not temporary from wartime strain.
Mrs L C G Cooper of Gantt apartments announces the birth of a daughter Patricia Arne on October 15 at the Boulevard unit of High Point Memorial hospital. Mr and Mrs Herbert C John of Route 4 announce a son Herbert Jr on October 5 at the Washington Street unit of High Point Memorial hospital. Mr and Mrs C J Chastain announce a son Charles Keith on October 16 at the Boulevard unit of High Point Memorial hospital. Mrs Chastain is the former Miss Elizabeth Sappen-
The article argues fashion writers shape both dress and conduct for American women, promoting feminine dignity and refined manners. It notes women quickly adapt, tanning or toning, slimming or girdling to match trends, with "Master's Voice" of fashion dictating changes. The piece cites women swapping jeans for womanly attire and shifting manners accordingly.
Mrs J E Rook has returned to her California home to join her husband stationed at Inyokern Naval base. She will stop in San Diego to visit friends. She was formerly Miss Margaret Hall of this city.
Members met with Mrs. Charles F. Carroll for a regular meeting. Mrs. G. V. Stroupe, club president, led a routine session and introduced Mrs. C. Jones who outlined a plan for the club project. Final project details will be decided later, set against fall flower decor and hostesses.
Advertisement for Anne Adams fall and winter 1946-47 pattern book. Promotes pattern 4588 girl’s dirndl dress with pointed yoke and front pleat in sizes 2 to 10. Includes illustrated instructions. size 6 uses 2 yards fabric. Send 25 cents for pattern 4588 to Enterprise pattern department.
The Philathea class of Rankin Memorial Methodist church meets at Mrs. Kate Vickers home on Friday October 18 at 7 30 with Mrs J R Jones and Mrs C M Queen as associate hostesses. New officers will be elected for the coming year.
A NEA dispatch from Neubiberg Bavaria reports how army lectures train GI wives to represent American policy while managing homes and occupation duties. Wives are taught to be firm yet fair, avoid false sympathy for Germans, and engage with German children, amid warnings about Nazi mentalities and disease.
Leaders of the Girl Scouts completed the third training session at the camp on Wednesday. They left the office at ten and cooked outdoors using tin can, stick, and one pot methods. Participants included Mrs. J. F. Armstrong, Mrs. George Lewis, Mrs. Charles Lee Amos, Mrs. George Marsh, and others.
The Society of Automotive Engineers suggests applying aircraft design and construction techniques to cars to achieve lighter vehicles and enhanced use of structural materials.
NEA feature highlights Jo Ann Leib a one year old from Queens Long Island who models at home and speaks through a playful text caption. The piece notes her 13 word vocabulary and ability to imitate neighbors while hinting at a five dollar first paycheck.
Samuel William Evans of High Point told arresting officers he bought 30 quarts of tax paid whisky for personal use and as Christmas presents. State Highway Patrol Cpl. W E Ebert said the whisky was found in Evans car during a routine check. Evans posted bond for appearance in recorders court on October.
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