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High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Oct 24, 1945

Page

6

Miss Betsy Dean Way Honored With Informal Party

Mrs Edward Leyton hosted a small informal party at her Woodrow Avenue home honoring Miss Betsy Dean Way bride elect. Guests played gin rummy at tables, and Miss Way received a china gift in her chosen pattern. A luncheon for out of town guests follows Friday at 1 PM in the Sheraton room of the Sheraton Hotel hosted by Mrs Samuel Shavitz.

Edward Leyton Woodrow Avenue Betsy Dean Way Miss Wagger Sheraton Sheraton Hotel Samuel Shavitz Betsy Dean Wagger Canterbury Club W. F. Ellis West Lexington Avenue R. J. Asker Kehatheseus Briggs-Spearman Wayne Sullivan Emerywood Country Club J. W. Woollen Central Friends Church

Altrusans Hear GI Bill of Rights Discussed

Thomasville attorney W. Howard Steed spoke at an Altrusa meeting on the GI Bill of Rights. He explained muster out pay education benefits and federal loan policy for home or business loans. Guests included Mrs. Walter Newby and Mrs. Elizabeth Tate as the club welcomed back secretary Mrs. Mabel Hargett.

Altrusa Club W. Howard Steed Thomas Ville Steed May Hull Avel Peacock Dorothy Harris Thomasville Armed Service Mr. Steed Walter F. Newby Elizabeth C Tate Evelyn Sutton Mabel Hargett

Princeton Founding Trustees Include Many Presbyterian Ministers

The historical record notes that at Princeton University’s founding twelve of its twenty three trustees were Presbyterian ministers.

Princeton

Evening Party And Dinner Dance At Emery Wood

Emery Wood Country Club hosts a busy weekend with an evening bridge on Friday at 7 45 pm hosted by Mr and Mrs J W Woollen and a monthly dinner dance Saturday at 8 pm starring John Peddicord and his band. Duplicate winners listed include F T Wilhite Laura Holbrook and others.

Emerywood Country Club J. W. Woollen John Peddicord Mesdames F. T. Wilhite Laura Holbrook Mesdames Laurance

Bridal Luncheon Honors Miss Briggs At Emerywood Club

Mrs Henry Betts hosted a small luncheon at Emerywood Country Club for bride elect Miss Margaret Briggs. Guests gathered in the private dining room around a table with a bridal bouquet and shells, with a bridal gift presenting crystal compotes. Others present included Miss Helen Marie Belotf and several Mesdames.

Henry Betts Miss Briggs Emerywood Country Club Margaret Briggs Helen Marie Belotf Mary Sue Briggs Frank Armfield Fred Thomas, Jr Jack Thomas William Jarrell Fred Guerin George Armie

Ray Dover Jr and Family Visit Crestwood Park

Mr. and Mrs. Ray Dover Jr and their daughters Mary and Martha are guests of Mr. and Mrs. Dover in Crestwood Park for an indefinite stay. Dover recently received an honorable discharge as a technical sergeant from the Army Air Force after three years and eight months of service in Sioux Falls Iowa. His wife and daughters had been with relatives in Tulsa Oklahoma during his service and joined him here soon after his arrival. Brazil is noted as one of the richest mining countries.

Ray Dover, Jr Mary Martha Mr. Dover Ray Dover Crestwood Park Army Air Force Sioux Falls Iowa Tulsa Okla

Births Notice From High Point Memorial Hospital

Mr and Mrs Willis Estelle Bare 1421 Johnson announce the birth of a son on October 22 at the Washington street High Point Memorial hospital. Forrester child and Michael Wesley Smith births also listed with details of parents addresses dates and hospital units. Stephen Riggs son Stephen Haynes born October 23 at the Washington street unit High Point Memorial hospital.

Willis Estelle Bare Johnson Street Washington Street High Point Memorial al Forrester Troy Conrad Forrester Clinton Street Jimmie Lucinda High Point Memorial Hospital Forrester Vesta Mae Carter Japan Michael Wesley Smith Wesley Smith Michael Wesley Boulevard Stephen Riggs James H. Riggs Mangum Avenue Stephen Haynes

Potato Shreds Make Five Pounds Mashed Potatoes

A note explains that one pound of dehydrated potato shreds yields five pounds of mashed potatoes. It also mentions marigolds grown in pots in England as a kitchen herb used to flavor soups. It incorrectly cites Gandhi as raising and commanding a Red Cross unit in South Africa.

England Mahatma Gandhi Red Cross South Africa

Wagger Mopper Wedding Events Dominate Week Schedule

Area brides to be Betsy Dean Wagger and Mary Wilson Wail headline a busy schedule of social teas, luncheons, and dinners through Friday. Events honor Briggs Spearman and Wagger families with bridge parties, garden club meeting, and a Saturday wedding at Central Friends church and a Sunday ceremony at B nai Israel Synagogue.

H. I. Coffield, Sr Briggs-Spearman S. A. Temko Betsy Dean Wager Margaret Beepo Peak Rancis Pearman Central Friends Church Bride Emerywood Country Club John Peddicord B'nai Israel Sheraton Room Sheraton Hotel Mesdames Gilbert Bernard Stanley Taylor R. J. Wagger Betsy Dean Wagger Kehathopper Nai Israel Synagogue

Rowan Schools Head Urges Focus on World Affairs

C Erwin superintendent of Rowan county schools spoke at the High Point Parent Teacher council study group on international relations. He urged parents and teachers to follow Washington Moscow London and Paris and warned that current statements threaten world peace. He called for world peace efforts and for action by communities before it is too late.

High Point Parent- Teacher Council C. Erwin Rowan County Schools Erwin Washington Moscow London Paris Truman Russia America Marshall Bretton Woods Dumbarton Oaks California Japan Cc. F. Carroll

Leather Shoes Use Many Materials in Production

A single pair of leather shoes may incorporate up to 291 distinct items or components used in its manufacture, illustrating the complexity of footwear production.

Transit Fleet Sizes Surface in U.S. Study

A U.S. study reports 27,000 street cars in service and 48,000 motor buses across transit agencies. The figures illustrate the scale of urban transportation fleets and ongoing reliance on rail and bus networks.

U.S

Church and church group meetings slated for Thursday

The Willing Workers class meets Thursday at 7 30 PM at 1212 East Russell with heart sister names to be drawn. Trinity Methodist Youth plan a candlelight service at 8 PM followed by games and refreshments in the church basement for new officers installation. Calvary Methodist Manly Bible class meets Thursday at 7 30 PM at 1105 Thissell Street. Lebanon Methodist WSCS meets Thursday at 7 30 PM at the church. Mother's Prayer Band holds a Thursday meeting at 2 PM at the home of a member.

Pilgrim Holiness Church L. L. Duggins East Russell Street Trinity Methodist Church Trinity Manley Calvary Manly Bible Calvary Methodist Church Thissell Street Lebanon WSCS Woman's Society of Christian Service of Lebanon Methodist Church Mother's Prayer Band

OES Welcomes Denton Guests At Meeting Here

The High Point chapter number 106 Order of the Eastern Star met at the Masonic Temple hosting guests from Denton chapter. One membership petition was received. Ed Updegrove presided with Mrs. Edwin Bennison, the Seventh district deputy grand matron, welcomed.

High Point Order of the Eastern Star Masonic Temple Denton Ed Updegrove Edwin Bennison Seventh District Charles Hoover Coy Kearns S. L. Murry Nora Cochran Jacueline Bulla Pauline ‘Aushy Gastonia Star Point Lassie Johnson Adah Carmala L. Hansell Ruth Bennison Grace Oglesby Marshall

Meeting Speaker Named for Mrs Culler’s Address

Mrs P L Culler of 322 Greer Street will host a meeting where Mrs A C Carton is announced as the speaker for the event.

P. L. Culler Greer Street A. C. Carton

Worship Week of Prayer Begins Across Methodist Churches

WSCS Guilds launch a Week of Prayer and Self Denial with services in Wesley Memorial First Methodist and Main Street churches. A sacrificial supper will be held October 26 at 6 30 PM following a worship period in the main auditorium. The three Guilds will present tableaux of projects funded by the Week of Prayer offering and invite the public to attend.

Wesleyan Service Main Street First Methodist Wesley Memorial Wesley Memoria

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the Enterprise Women Wagger Johnson Johnson & Johnson Mimeie Lee Steed Ruby Tyner Getty Trotter Pauline Hedgecock Princess Beauty Shop S. Main &T. Teso Vayareq Gitte Nelson Florist Eo B. Nelson Yow’s Funeral Home Rogers Bros George A. Compton Carrie Campbell L. G. Campbell Route 5 W. Wilbur Hutchins Cpl Seattle W. E. Davis Logan Porter, Jr J. T. Ryan EF. T. Howard R. D. Tillson J. S. Welborn Lloyd Flythe Joe Hollingsworth Howard Blair Don Conrad Paul Ingle Mrs. Ingle Brazil Countries Penetro Lydia E. Pinkham Pinkham Nature Abe Lydia E. Pinkhama Vegeta Mesdames Amos Ames Kearns Amos Kearn Hillcrest Drive Mary Wilson Wail Dorothy Dean Boyles The Wild Flower Garden Club John C. Teague T. R. English Rowan Schools OES Wscs Guilds Olron Northwestern Mutual W. Page Harris NEW South New Potomac Gulf Com Southern Dairies South Trial Frontier Southern Dairies, Inc National Dairies Products Corporation
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