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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Oct 22, 1946

Page

8

Alpha Theta Psi Alumnae Dessert Bridge Meeting

Alpha Theta Psi alumnae of High Point College held a dessert bridge at Mrs. Archie Koonts home. Mrs. Leon Chidester was elected treasurer and Mrs. Cameron secretary. Mrs. Young was again chosen president. Three tables played, with Mrs. John Jennings earning top score and dusting powder going to Mrs. Smith Moss. Attendance included Unity Nash Annie Lee Jarrell and many others.

Alpha Theta Psi High Point College Archie Koonts Leon Chidester Cameron Young Meetalate Bridge John Jennings Smith Moss Unity Nash Annie Lee Jarrell Mesdames Thomas Bouldin

Parties Planned For Miss Kennedy

Several parties are planned for Miss Jacqueline Kennedy this week. Mrs. Joe Brinson hosts a dessert bridge Friday at two o clock at Emerywood country club with Mrs. John T. Akin of Atlanta sharing honors. A dinner party is set for Saturday evening at Nick Rowe drive with Mrs. Joe Kidd joining, and a dinner bridge at the Temple home on Lindsay street at six thirty.

Jacqueline Kennedy Joe Brinson Miss Kennedy Emerywood Country Club John T. Akin Atlanta Brinson Nick Rowe Saburdath Joe James Kidd Temple Lindsay Street

Freeman and Bumgarner Wed in Sept Ceremony

Mrs. Mary Freeman and Claude V. Bumgarner announced their marriage, held here on September 11 at 8 30 p m with Rev. Bill Barker officiating. A stray line about lemon peel cut points follows the notice.

Mary Freeman Claude V. Bumgarner Bill Barker

Governor Backing North Carolina PTA Membership Drive

Governor Cherry endorses October membership month for state PTA groups. North Carolina aims for 150 000 members from 135 000 enrolled, as PTA executive secretary Mrs. J W Burke reports. National Congress of Parents and Teachers seeks 5 000 000 members from 4 000 000.

North Carolina J. W. Burke PTA National Congress of Parents and Teachers Raleigh Cherry North Carolina Congress of Parents and Teachers Burke Gibson

Miss Marlowe Named Head Burrus Alumnae Association

Burrus Memorial alumnae association held a meeting at High Point Memorial hospital. Miss Lillian Marlowe was elected president, succeeding Miss Wilma Webb. Other officers include Mrs. Margaret Hardister vice president Miss Hazel Johnson secretary Miss Reece Quinn treasurer and several directors. Next meeting set for January with hosts Miss Reece Quinn and Mrs F R Allman serving refreshments.

Burrus Memorial Alumnae Association High Point Memorial Hospital Lillian Marlowe Miss Marlowe Wilma Webb Margaret Hardister Hazel Johnson Reece Quinn Fay Williams Sallie Pierce Miss Cobb F. R. Allman

AAUW Workshop in Burlington Next Saturday

The North Carolina division AAUW fall workshop will be at Alamance hotel Burlington on Saturday October 26 from 10 am to 4 pm. Attending local members include Mrs. James H. Hogg Mrs. R. A. Herring Mrs. Blake Thompson and Mrs. Floyd Mehan. Principal speaker will be Mrs. Lucy Summerville Haworth.

North Carolina The American Association of University Women Burlington Alamance Hotel High Point James H. Hogg R. A. Herring Blake Thompson Floyd Mehan Lucy Summerville Haworth AAUW National Committee On Howorth Greenville Mississippi Randolph-Macon Woman's College Columbia University of Mississippi Vetnt Administration Washington Gillie A. Laren South Atlantic

Social calendar of Emorywood events and club meetings

A schedule listing dinners dances and meetings for Mrs Joe Temple and Miss Jacqueline Kennedy honors at Lindsay Street. Altrusa Sheraton Western Star Eastern Star Masonic Temple events. Golf tournament lunch study groups guild friendship club and Jewish women council programs. Emerywood clubs host tea topics family night and dinner dances through Saturday.

Church Women to Elect State Officers at Luncheon Meeting

The High Point Council of Church Women will meet next Monday at 12 30 PM at Emmanuel Lutheran Church for a luncheon and election of new officers for the coming year. A speaker will discuss challenges facing church women and representatives from the various churches are urged to attend.

High Point Council of Church Women Emmanuel Lutheran Church

Stamey Sees Pay Oil Near Morehead City Well

Winston-Salem report quotes North Carolina petroleum company president Roderick Stamey saying pay oil is likely near Morehead City after drilling past 2,500 feet. He claimed the team is on the tail of a fox and expects success this time or the next.

Winston-Salem North Carolina Petroleum Company Winston-Salem Journal Today Morehead City the Journal Roderick Stamey

Browns Welcome Daughter In High Point Birth

Mr and Mrs James Brown 815 Millis Street announce the birth of a daughter on October 20 at the Washington Street unit of High Point Memorial hospital.

James Brown Millis Street Washington Street High Point Memorial Hospital

Williamson Baby Harvey Michael Born at High Point Memorial

Mr and Mrs H A Williamson 1219 Cassell Street announce the birth of a son Harvey Michael on Oct 20 at Washingn Street unit High Point Memorial hospital.

Birth of Judith Diana Williams in High Point

Mr and Mrs J D Williams announce the birth of a daughter Judith Diana on October 19 at Washington Street unit High Point Memorial hospital Jamestown Rt 1 mother and baby report healthy

Judith Diana Williams J. D. Williams Rt. 1 Jamestown Judith Diana Washington Street High Point Memorial Hospital

Sprinkle Family Welcomes Son James Coy

Mr and Mrs W B Sprinkle of 302 Willowbrook announce the birth of a son James Coy on Oct 20 at the Washington Street unit.

Sprinkles W. B. Sprinkle Willowbrook James Coy Washington Street High Point Memorial Hospital

Stephens Bible Class With Mrs Dixon At Lindsay Street

The Stephens Bible study group meets at Mrs P R Dixon home 1006 Lindsay street tomorrow at 3 pm Rev J Paul Hill pastor Hayworth Wesleyan church will be the speaker.

Stephens Dixon P. R. Dixon Lindsay Street J. Paul Hill Hayworth Wesleyan Church

Industrial Group Plan Luncheon

The Industrial committee of the YWCA will hold a luncheon and business meeting tomorrow at 12 15 PM at the Adams Memorial building. Mrs W D Sale Jr, industrial committee chairman, will chair the meeting.

Industrial Committee The YWCA Adams Memorial Building W. D. Sale, Jr

Local Couple Marks 25th Anniversary Celebration

Mr. and Mrs. Walter Cherry Sewerd celebrated their twenty fifth wedding anniversary with a home reception on Trinity Route Two. Guests arrived between eight and ten o clock while Mrs. Robert Kennedy signed the guest book and Mrs. Charles Lawrence cut the cake. Mrs. J. C. Collett and Miss Nancy Lambeth served at the punch bowl as gifts and greetings poured in from attendees.

Walter Cherry Sewerd Trinity Route W. L. Coble Robert Kennedy Charles Lawrence J. C. Collett Nancy Lambeth

Jewish Women's Study Group Meets at Mrs Herman Home

The Council of Jewish Women study group will meet Wednesday at 8 PM at 605 West Farriss Avenue. Topic is voting with Mesdames Herman and Jacobs participating in charge.

Woman's Guild High Point Memorial Hospital Association Adams Merorial Ywca Friendship Club Joe Boyd Howell Street Boyd The Council of Jewish Women Ben L. Herman West Farriss Avenue Willard Myers Mesdames Herman Harry Jacobs

Tea and Topics Meeting Thursday

The Tea and Topics club will meet Thursday afternoon at 3 30 for its regular meeting. Miss Lucille Clark is recuperating at her home 650 Wesley Place after a tonsillectomy and can receive visitors.

R. H. Sechrest Otteray Drive Emerywood Country Club Tea and Topics Club Lucille Clark Wesley Place

Selwyn Brown Birthday Party Held at Thomasville Route 1 Home

Mrs. Ray G. Brown hosted a Saturday birthday party at her Thomasville Route 1 home to celebrate her daughter Selwyn Brown. Guests included Clydeon Maxie Ray Kennedy Bobby Helen and Doris Hayes Jerry Christian Rebecca Vogler Kay Abernathy Penny Lea Collins and others as Selwyn received many gifts.

Ray G. Brown Selwyn Thomasville Rt. 1 Mrs. Brown Bertha Fisher Clydeon Maxie Ray Kennedy Bobby Helen Doris Hayes Jerry Christian Rebecca Vogler Kay Abernathy Penny Lea Collins Selwyn Brown

State College Registration Sets Record

State College records a record registration of 4901 students at North Carolina State College. Registrar W. L. Mayer reports 3944 from North Carolina, 920 from other states, and 37 from foreign countries representing 43 states, the District of Columbia and 11 foreign countries.

Raleigh N. C. State College District of Columbia W. L. Mayer

Pattern 4660 Dream Gown Looms in 1946 Book

The advertisement promotes Anne Adams pattern 4660 a sleeveless or cayp-sleeve gown with slim lines and waist tucks. It lists sizes 34 through 52 and a 39 inch fabric note plus embroidery transfer. Include offer for pattern packet and 15 cents extra for the 1946 47 book with a hat and bag pattern.

Sena Enterprise Pattern Dept West 17Th St New York N. Y Anne Adams

Cleaning tip about drying dust with a sheet

A simple home tip suggests placing a clean sheet on the floor under the ironing board to catch damp scraps and prevent dust from sticking.

Social notes on visits and travels around Walterboro Savannah and Baltimore

Mrs. H. W. McCain and Mrs. Frank Williams travel to Walterboro South Carolina to visit Mrs. McCain daughter and her husband in their new home. Miss Betty Sechrest spent the weekend in Savannah and will visit friends in Florida. Mrs. Frank Gay and her children visit Mrs. Hedgecock in Alexandria for two weeks. Hunter Dalton Jr. and Elizabeth Andrews attend the Carolina Navy game in Baltimore before returning to UNC. Mrs. John T. Akin arrives from Atlanta to visit her sister Mrs. Brinson.

H. W. McCain Frank Williams Walterboro S. C McCain Collier Ellis, Jr Mr. Ellis Ellis Betty Sechrest Savannah Kehath Mopper Florida Frank Gay Frank, Jr Patsy Dorothy Ann Alexandria Va P. H. Dalton Hunter Dalton, Jr Elizabeth Andrews Statesville Baltimore Carolina Navy Miss Andrews Dalton University of North Carolina

Teachers Plan Convention for Winston-Salem

The Northwestern district Teachers Association will hold its 24th annual convention in Winston-Salem on Friday October 25. About 3 000 teachers principals and superintendents from 15 counties are expected to attend.

Winston-Salem Northwestern District Teachers Association

High Taxes in State Facing Opposition

Raleigh observer reports the advisory budget commission studying a request from C A Wilkins head of the tax division of American Tobacco and American suppliers for a reduction in state income and franchise taxes on foreign corporations. Wilkins argues North Carolina taxes foreign firms more than other states and this deters entrants. Budget chairman Brandon Hodges calls the issue a grave state concern.

Raleigh Advisory Budget Commission C. A. Wilkins American Tobacco Company American Suppliers Budget Commission Wilkins North Carolina Brandon Hodges Commission

Sprinkle To Address Brotherhood Tomorrow

The Men s Brotherhood of First Evangelical and Reformed Church will host a supper meeting Wednesday at 7 PM in the church dining room. Thomas W. Sprinkle, a local attorney and Wesley Memorial Methodist layman, will be the principal speaker. Full attendance of the membership is requested.

Men's Brotherhood of First Evangelical and Reformed Church Thomas W. Sprinkle Wesley Memorial Methodist Church

Americans See Record Per Capita Food Availability in 1945

In 1945 Americans had access to more eggs dairy products citrus fruits and vegetables per person than at any prior time, reflecting broad availability and wartime production shifts that boosted domestic supplies.

Lima Beans Dried on Vine by Sun and Air

A historical note explains lima beans are dried on the vine using sun and air. The method preserves the beans before storage and cooking, reflecting pre-modern drying techniques seen in agrarian communities.

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Dorothy Heltrich Pittsburgh International Soundphoto the Enterprise Women Madeline Hoover Sybil Brown Gilbert Weant J. Wayland Brown Ramseur Sybil Ruth Gilbert H. Weant First Methodist Engree Wilson O. Weldon Walter Hardister Hardister Virginia Hines Street Weant School of Nursing Boulevard George H. Weant Fairfield Road Alien Jay School Barrer-Weant Dr. D. Jayne & Son Jaynes PW Nelson Flovid & Decorators Francis Welson A. Malm West End Beauty Shop Dial Englis Becky's Whitlark’s East Commerce Mrs. Freeman Mr. Bumgarner Aauw Workshop Joe Temple Altrusa Club Sheraton Hotel Elsie Ellen Moore Beatrice Crouch Order of the Eastern Star Masonic Temple Ruth Hoover Denton S. E. Adcock Stokesdale Piedmont Woman’s Golf Association Wluyas Greenway Drive Gluyas Adams Memorial Ywca Chester A. Marsh Priscilla Club Paul Ingle Wild Flower Garden Club R. H. Shaw Westwood W. H. English Emerywood Duplicate Club Emergreg Country Club Stamey Industrial Group Kitty Higgins New Jersey Kate Powers Ipana Bristol-Myera Atlanta, Ga Sprinkle Brotherhood Elliott Flora L CO Princess Beauty Shop C. A. Ring's de Liso Red Cale Lighlly Palter Deliso Lot South Main Street
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