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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Oct 26, 1942

Page

6

College Sororities Initiate New Members

High Point College celebrated Rush Week with initiation ceremonies for two sororities. Theta Phi initiated Ulisses Sue Woodruff Winston-Salem Betty Brady Rural Hall Lena Sale Elkin and others in costumes with suitcases. Sigma Alpha Psi pictured with Lillian Self Casar Vansie Rash Union Grove Marguerite Koontz Lexington Irma Miller Bayonne Ruth Hull Cherryville Nancy Isenhour New London Nan Clapp Dot Chamberlain High Point Dot Alexander Martinsville Va. Other members Mimi Wagger High Point Neil Hartman Advance not shown.

High Point College Theta Phi Sorority Ulisses Sue Woodruff Winston- Salem Betty Brady Rural Hall Lena Sale Elkin Mary Anne Coe Bet Ty Dean Knox Miriam McCall Garnet Hinshaw High Point Sigma Alpha Psi Lillian Self Casar Van

Ruth Millett urges fair maternity leave for working women

Ruth Millett argues in favor of flexible pregnancy leave and pay, urging cities and employers to support women who work while raising families. She notes wartime needs, the right of women to earn a living, and the urgency of fair policies that allow mothers to return to work after childbirth.

Home Nursing Classes Start This Week In Two Groups

Mrs Marvin Slate chair of Red Cross Home Nursing announces two new classes starting this week. One meets tonight at seven in Clara Cox Apartments community room for inmates and nearby residents, with sessions Tuesdays and Thursdays. The second class runs Tuesday and Thursday mornings from nine to eleven at the YWCA building, with Mrs Frank Judish as instructor, open to those contributing to war work.

Marvin Slate Red Cross Home Nursing Clara Cox J. W Frank Judish

State Rebekahs Head Visits Here In High Point

Mrs Mae Jennings of Elizabeth City president of the State Rebekah Assembly is slated to pay her official visit to High Points Magdalene Rebekah Lodge at 730 PM in the Odd Fellows club rooms on West Commerce Street She will be accompanied by Mrs R D Watson and Winston Salem lodge members All local Rebekahs are urged to attend and greet the state president.

Mae Jennings Elizabeth City Rebekah Assembly Rebekahs Greensboro High Point Magdalene Rebekah Lodge Odd Fellows Club West Commerce Street Winston-Salem

Early American Arts Club Meets Thursday Morning

The Early American Arts Club will hold its regular meeting at the home of Mrs. John Pickett on North Main Street Thursday morning at ten thirty. The hostess will present the program on Old Pewter with a display of rare pewter articles to illustrate the talk.

Early American Arts Club John §. Pickett North Main Street Altrusa Club Sheraton Hotel J. C. Curran New York City Business and Professional Women's Club Abrs Margaret Farley West Broad Twentieth Century Study Club R.L. Quigley Westwood W. F. Bailey Arlington Road Industrial Committee of the W.C.A Y Building H. A. Millis J. S. Pickett Social Arts A. M. Upshaw Forest Avenue Girl Reserve Committee Y.W.C.A A. H. Whitley,Jr Priscilla Club Owen Reese Hillcrest Drive The Junior Legion Auxiliary A. L. Stevens

Mid-Week Study Club Sets Meeting With Mrs Bailey

The Mid-Week Study Club will meet at Mrs. W. F. Bailey home 1015 Arlington Road Wednesday at 3 30. The group will present its usual current events program and voted to alternate meetings at the Y W C A surgical dressing rooms for war work, awaiting supplies.

W. F. Bailey Arlington Road

Susannah Wesley class dinner meeting at church dining room

The Susannah Wesley class of Wesley Methodist Church will hold its regular monthly dinner meeting Thursday at 6 15 p m in the church dining room. Newly elected president Miss Lois Welborn will preside. Reservations must be made with group chairmen before Wednesday morning. Chairmen report reservations to the committee chaired by Mrs A D Smith at S825.

Susannah Wesley Wesley Methodist Church Aliss Vera Idol Church Lois Welborn A. D. Smith

Social Calendar of Local Women’s Groups Week Events

A series of meetings and dinners are planned this week by local affiliates. American Association of University Women hosts a dinner at Mrs Hartzell’s home. Alpha Theta Psi Sorority and other clubs meet at various homes and venues including Sheraton Hotel and YWCA locations.

American Association of University Women Howard S. Hartzell Guilford Street Alpha Theta Psi Sorority Unity Nash Lucille Brown Ferndale Drive

Women of Moose Host Halloween Party Benefit

The Women of the Moose Chapter 961 will host a Halloween party Thursday at 8:00 PM at the hall. Various games will entertain, a leading dance academy will offer a free floor show, music and dancing will follow, and a palm reader will give fortune readings. A small admission fee will be charged and the public is invited.

Women of the Moose Hlall la Tel Fortunes

Mrs Quigley to Entertain 20th Century Club

The Twentieth Century Study Club will meet with Mrs R L Quigley at Westwood Drive for a one o'clock luncheon on Wednesday.

Mrs. Quigley 20Th Century Club Twentieth Century Study Club R. L Quigley Westwood Drive

Church Social A M Idol Class To Meet Thursday

The A M Idol Philiathea Class of the First Methodist Church changes meeting to Thursday at 4 30 PM at Mrs Brandis Leonards home Arbordale Drive Molly Phipps class Calvary Methodist Church meets Tuesday evening at 7 30 PM at the church Highland W S C S meets Tuesday at 7 30 PM at the church with Mrs G H Ashiem guest speaker Pilgrim class of Pilgrim Holiness Church holds its October 27 meeting at Miss Anna Ruth Kearns 1007 Albert Street with a Halloween party Philathea class Green Street Baptist changes to Monday November 2 at 7 30 PM at the church

A. M. Idol Philiathea First Methodist Church Brandis Leonard Arbordale Drive Molly Phipps Calvary Methodist Church Highland Wsccs Highland W. S. C. S G. H. Ashiem The Pilgrim Holiness Church Anna Ruth Kearns Albert Street Philatheas Green Street Baptist Church

Fritzie Raymond Feted At Party On 16th Birthday

Miss Fritzie Raymond the daughter of Mrs. Katherine Raymond was entertained for her sixteenth birthday at 1101 North Main with five tables of bridge. Rooms were decorated with golden chrysanthemums. Aliss Mary Etta Thompson won high score and Shirley Jean Hurt took consolation. An ice course followed the game for the guests listed.

Fritzie Raymond Katherine Raymond North Main Aliss Mary Etta Thompson Shirley Jean Hurt Bobby Lyon Beverly Hancock Carol Walker Catherine Comer Nell Humphreys Mary Etta Thompson Iann Wood Mary Alice Cottam Shirley Redding Peyton Voorhees Nelson Mann Gloria Foust Ellen Stirewall Janet Russell Elizabeth Morrisson Alta Pearl Hiatt Esther Free Martha Ann Klutis

Legion Auxiliary Benefit Set at Sheraton Hotel

Plans are nearing completion for a bingo party to be held Wednesday evening at the Sheraton Hotel. Sponsored by the local American Legion Auxiliary, with Mrs. Leigh Harper as president, the event aims to raise funds for the unit’s activities. Prizes donated by local merchants and firms. Tickets available from any unit member. 7:45 p.m. start.

Sheraton Hotel American Legion Auxiliary Leigh Harper

P T A Silver Tea Tomorrow

The Johnson Street Parent Teacher Association hosts a silver tea tomorrow at 1516 Johnson Street from 3 to 5 PM. Proceeds benefit the school fund and the public is invited to attend.

Johnson Street Parent-Teacher Association C. E. Alverson

Hasty Parents Teachers Association Sponsor Supper Friday

The Hasty School Parent-Teachers Association will host a Hallo We'en party at the school Friday at 5:30. A chicken and oyster supper will be served for a small charge to fund lunchroom equipment. Tickets in advance are available from Mrs Charles McManus or Mrs Jerome Alexander on the Thomasville Road.

Hasty School Parent-Teachers Association Charles MecMlanus Jerome Alexander Thomastville Road

Priscilla Club Meets Friday Afternoon With Mrs Reese

The Priscilla Club will meet Friday at 3:00 with Mrs Owen Reese on Hillcrest Drive.

Priscilla Club Mrs. Reese Owen Reese Hillcrest Drive

Births at Guilford General Hospital

Mr and Mrs R C Ward announce the birth of a daughter on October 24 at Guilford General Hospital. Mr and Mrs Zeb Dorsett of the Ciara Cox Apartments announce the birth of a daughter Deborah Grace born at Guilford General Hospital this morning. Mrs Dorsett was formerly Miss Mary Grace Hussey of High Point.

R. C. Ward Winslow Street Guilford General Hospital Zeb Dorsett Ciara Cox Deborah Grace Dorsett Mary Grace Hussey High Point

Baltimore visitors aid ailing Myers kin in town

Mrs. M. E. McMahon and her son Billy arrive with her brother Thomas Myers from Baltimore to visit W. E. Myers, father of Mrs. McMahon. Sr. and Mrs. C. C. Trice and son Clarry from Richmond spend the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Farrell on Woodrow Avenue before Lt. Trice heads to Randolph Field, Texas for a six week air corps training course.

C. C. Trice Clarry Richmond

Local Christian Endeavorers Hold Weekly Meetings

The Spring Hill Methodist Christian Endeavor Society met last evening at the church with Loretta Moore as leader. After Scripture by Harley Cecil and prayer, the topic Great Persons in Church History was discussed by Stanton Craven Mozelle Cecil Grendelyn and Edna Moore and Ruby and Edna Marion. The society was dismissed by the Endeavor Benediction.

Spring Hill Methodist Christian Endeavor Society Loretta Moore Harley Cecil Stanton Craven Mozelle Cecil Grenidolyn Edna Moore Ruby Edna Marion Christian Endeavor Benediction

BPWC Board to Meet Tuesday With Mrs Farley

The High Point Business and Professional Women executive board will meet Tuesday evening at 716 West Broad Street with president Margaret Farley. Officers and committee chairmen are expected to attend the 7:30 gathering. Also noted, Hickory and oak are preferred woods for smoking meats.

High Point Business and Professional Women Res Margaret Farley West Broad Street

Here Is Newest Way To Show Your Colors

A mother writes to her son as the Stars and Stripes hangs over her desk. The flag shown attached to the wall without a staff is described as proper by the National Marriage in Every Home Committee, providing inspiration and symbols of freedom.

National Riage

Lipstick Innovation Gives Utility Oomph to Lines

Alicia Hart reports on cosmetic houses adding practical design to lipstick. New lipsticks feature non slip, tear shaped tips, ivory plastic cases, and automatic exposure controls. Shades span red to taupe with versatile tones, plus a dual case for lipstick and nail enamel. Also noted are apple and pear cider production in Switzerland and peanut digging delays in northeast North Carolina.

Alicia Hart NEA JEEP Ahouse

Meatless Soup Ideas From Modern Menus

NEA Service Staff Writer shares meatless soup options for nourishment and variety. Recipes include Fish Chowder with salt pork onions potatoes and fish stock then milk and butter, and Peanut Butter Soup blending peanut butter tomato juice milk and cream with seasonings for a hearty alternative.

NEA Service

Anne Adams Pattern 4142 Dress for Youthful Households

Anne Adams Pattern 4142 offers a simple homie chic dress for youthfull housewives with bias side insets and a flattering surplice bodice. Available in misses and women's sizes 14 through 40, size 16 uses 3 1/2 yards of 35 inch fabric. Order via The High Point Enterprise Pattern Department, 243 West 17th St, New York, NY, for 16 cents and the Fall Winter Pattern Book.

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

Low Trump Lead Sets Stage for Grand Slam in Bridge

Richmond EH Skinner, vice president of the American Contract Bridge League, now a captain in the Chemical Warfare Service, shared a recent hand. Declarer won the club ace, then heart ace, led a low heart to accept trump loss, finessed spades, discarded diamonds from dummy, and after a sequence and East squeeze, achieved a grand slam.

Richmond EH. Skinner American Contract Bridge League Chemical Warfare Service New England Boston West East Declarer

Tomorrow’s Menu Breakfast Luncheon Dinner Highlights

The menu lists breakfast items such as grapefruit juice cracked wheat cereal buttered toast jelly coffee and milk. Luncheon features peanut butter soup salted crackers raw carrots sticks stewed pears honey cup cakes tea and milk. Dinner includes celery ripe olives fish chowder pilot biscuit raw vegetable salad apricot upside down cake cream coffee and milk.

Axis claims 104 British tanks knocked out at El Alamein

German broadcasts report heavy fighting on the El Alamein front Saturday during a large Allied offensive. Axis forces allegedly destroyed 104 British tanks and the battle continued with fighting still ongoing.

Berlin Fl Alamein

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Ruth Millett Department of Public Works Ruth Millete Mazthood Lydia E. Pinkham Wostan Pinkham Women of Moose Hallowe’en A. M. Idol Wagger's Elwood Hotel Legion Auxiliary BPWC Switzerland North Carolina Countes Alicia Hart Adams Anne By McKenney Low Trump Val West Pass Sears Rumford Rox CS Rhode Island
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