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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Oct 29, 1943

Page

6

Social Calendar Events Tonight in Sherbrook and Emerywood

The Priscilla club meets at Mrs. Charles W. Perry's Sherbrook Court home. An 8:15 p.m. dance at the M C A gymnasium for local men follows. The Emerywood try club hosts an October din dance with Shirley Smith and his orchestra. At 5 to 7 p.m. the Sun night buffet at the Y W C A serves men in the area in cooperation with the USO.

Priscilla Club Charles W. Perry Sherbrook Court Emerywood Shirley Smith Tion USO

Lenola Couples Celebrate Nuptial Dates and Anniversaries

Special to The Enterprise in Asheboro reports Mr. and Mrs. Allen M. Kearns marked their 55th wedding anniversary on October 18 at Glenola. Kearns, age 90, is the last surviving son of Thomas FE Kearns. Mrs. Kearns, 79, was formerly Miss Nancy E. Rush. They have seven children, grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Mr. and Mrs. M. J. Harrell of Ville observed their 60th anniversary on Sunday the 24th. He nears his next birthday and she is 76. The couple have eleven grandchildren and three great grandchildren, all of whom attended a picnic dinner to celebrate.

Asheboro Allen M. Kearns Glenola Kearns Thomas FE. Kearns M. J. Harrell Ville Mr. Harrell

Dinner Dance At Club Tomorrow Plans Family Night

Emerywood Country Club officials organize an October family night dinner with Shirley Smith and his orchestra set to perform. Reservations list numerous members and guests from the club community, and a Saturday duplicate club play begins at two o’clock tomorrow afternoon.

Emerywood Country Club Shirley Smith E. C. Bryant Kenneth Redman J. W. van Loan W. P. Hazelwood Amos R. Kearns J. H. Rollins Sidney Larter Harold Bennett S. S. Saunders

Miss Williams Cast in Furman Play Letters to Lucerne

Roma Williams of High Point acts in Furman university's season opener Letters to Lucerne directed by Frances M. Bailey. Williams plays Sally Jackson in the on stage production.

Greenville S. C Roma Williams High Point Lucerne Furman University Frances M. Bailey Department of Dramatics Sally Jackson

PTA Council Study Group Meets November 2

The City Parent-Teacher Council begins a series of study group meetings on Wednesday November 2 at the junior high school with Edwin Duckles as the speaker.

PTA Council Duckles Parent- Teacher Council Edwin Duckles

AAUW Journal Editor Addresses Local Branch On War Time Front

Mrs Ruth Wilson Tryon editor of the AAUW Journal spoke to the High Point branch on the war effort and postwar aims. She described the Washington building housing notable members and the international federation hopes, noting efforts to relieve wartime strain and expand education opportunities.

Aauw Journal Challenge American Association of University Women Ruth Wilson Tryon Washington, D. C A. A. U. W. Journal Committee On Fellowship For the National Organization High Point A. A. U. W Frederick R. Taylor Johnson Street Tryon Alice Paige White Washington

Girl Scout Week Set to Open Sunday in High Point

Girl Scout Week will officially begin Sunday October 31, commemorating Juliette Low birthday. Observance runs through November 6 with daily themes and a Juliette Low Memorial meeting at St Marys Church at 7 30 pm. Proceeds aid war evacuees and China orphan work. Local troops contributed menu covers to the Navy and tray favors and nut caps for hospital use.

Juliette Low United States Meesgen Mabel Burnett High Point Troop 19 BTC No. 10 Greensboro Hallowe'en Troop 20

Kinley Bradham Vows Spoken in Pensacola Florida

Thomasville couple announces the marriage of Nancy Frances Kinley to Benjamin Franklin Bradham of the United States navy stationed in Pensacola. The ceremony occurred October 22 at First Baptist Church with a small gathering, followed by a reception at a Pensacola club. The bride, eldest Kinley daughter, wore powder blue crepe and a white orchid. The groom, formerly of Millen, Ga., has served in the navy two years.

Thomasville J. Fran Kinley Nancy Frances Benjamin Franklin Bradham United States Navy Pensacola Fla First Baptist Church Paul W. Waters Marie Bowers J. Frank Kinley Pilot High School Carolina Underwear Millen

Woman's West Bible class Holds October Meeting at Wesley Memorial

The October session of the Woman's West Bible class at Wesley Memorial Methodist Church met in the choir room with Mrs. J. F. Hayden presiding. Committees for the new year were named including ways and means, worship, missionary education, and hospitality. A Halloween social followed with proverb contest and treats for about forty attendees.

Woman's West Bible Wesley Memorial Methodist Church J. F.yden Hayden Ways and Means P. W. Kirkman J. E. Marsh

Archdale Group Plans Halloween Party at Church Hut

The Archdale Methodist Church young adult fellowship will meet Saturday at 7 30 PM in the church hut for a Halloween party. Associate hostesses are Mrs Reitzel Hiatt and Mrs Yale Sheppard. Members are asked to note the date change announced today.

Archdale Methodist Church Church Hut Reitzel Hiatt Yale Sheppard

Randolph Macon student visits Lynchburg weekend with relatives

Miss Marguerite Murray a Randolph Macon College student arrives in Lynchburg Virginia to spend the weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs Forrest H Murray on Parkway. She is accompanied by two schoolmates Miss Mary Frances Henry of Little Rock Arkansas and Miss Margaret Carter of Johnson City Tennessee. The item notes that 296 West Point graduates served in the Confederate Army during the Civil War.

Marguerite Murray Randolph Macon College Lynchburg Forrest H. Murray Parkway Mary Frances Henry Little Rock Ark Margaret Carter Johnson City Tenn

Local residents visit kin and endure illness

Miss Annie Thomas of Washington DC spent the past week with her sister Mrs G M Hoover who remains ill at home on East Main street and is unable to receive visitors. Miss Agnes Herndon visited Lincolnton with relatives. Mrs Philip Green and daughter Jean of Winston-Salem visited Mrs R S Green. Mrs D E Hoover left for North Wilkesboro to see her son Ray E Hoover and sister Mrs W W Rowe in Lenoir.

Annie Thomas Washington, D. C G. M.hoover East Main Street Hoover Agnes Herndon Lincolnton Herndon City Schools Philip Green Jean Winston-Salem

The Vocational Guidance Director on the West Coast Speech

A veteran guidance director discusses juvenile delinquency amid war era working mothers. She notes centers exist but attendance remains half, blaming lack of trust in teachers and voluntary cooperation. She fears compulsory measures may be needed to save "the children" despite resistance.

Elsie America Kindergarden South Pasadena

Two Pocket Pattern 4557 Offers Versatile Wardrobe

Anne Adams promotes Pattern 4557 with two, or three pockets and options for blouse and skirt in one color or contrast. Available in junior miss sizes 11 through 18. size 13 requires 31/8 yards 39 inch fabric. Send sixteen cents with size, name, address, and pattern number to High Point Enterprise Pattern Dept.

Birth of Peggy Madeline Kearns in Guilford General

Mr and Mrs R Kearns of High Point route one announce the birth of a daughter Peggy Madeline on October 28 at Guilford General Hospital.

Peggy Madeline Kearns R. ©. Kearns High Point Peggy Madeline Guilford General

YW Industrial Committee Elects New Chairmen

The YWCA industrial committee met at Adams Memorial building with seven members. Mrs. Nell Machen served as industrial secretary and Mrs. D Ralph Parker chaired. Appointments included Mrs. Grady Stroupe Mrs Leta Anderson and Mrs H W McCain as heads and advisors. Reports covered activities of industrial clubs and a Hallowe en party held for soldiers at BTC. Tea followed the meeting.

Industrial Committee Y.W.C.A Adams ‘Memorial Nell Machen D. Ralph Parker Grady Stroupe Woman's Press Leta Anderson H. W. McCain Ralph Parker Glenn Ward Frank Hunsucker BTC

PVT HAYNES ARRIVES FOR BASIC TRAINING AT FORT BRAGG

Pvt. Sidal C. Haynes of 801 Ward street has arrived at the field artillery replacement training center at Fort Bragg for basic military training.

Pvt. Haynes Fort Bragg Sidal C. Haynes Ward Street Field Artillery Replacement Training Center

Sgt Younts Arrives for Army Air Force Instruction in Kentucky

Sgt Paul L. Younts arrives at Transylvania College Lexington Kentucky for a five month Army Air Force training course. He is the son of Mr and Mrs P L Younts route two.

Younts Kentucky Paul L. Younts P. 1 Transylvania College Lexington Army Air Force

Pvt Craven Arrives at Fort Bragg for Basic Training

Pvt Solomon L. Craven arrives at the field artillery replacement training center at Fort Bragg for basic military training. His wife is Mrs Doris Setliff Craven of 1601 Larkin Street.

Craven Fort Bragg Solomon L. Craven Field Artillery Replacement Training Center Doris Setliff Craven Larkin Street

Pvt Morgan Returns to Camp Hulen Post

Pvt. Howard C. Morgan has returned to his post at Camp Hulen after reassignment or leave, resuming duties as stationed.

Morgan Howard C. Morgan Camp Hulen

Private Morgan Relocates After Ten Day Furlough

Texas reports Pvt. Morgan returning home after a 10 day furlough spent with his wife at 913 Smith Street. He is the son of Mr and Mrs D E Morgan of Gold Hill.

Texas Beulah Royals Morgan Smith Street Pvt. Morgan D. E. Morgan Gold Hill

Hutchens Starts Nine Week Training at Maxwell Field

Second Lieut. Marion Akers Hutchens of 400 Prospect Street has begun a nine weeks pilot training course at Maxwell Field Alabama.

Harris on Leave From Corp. John C. Harris

Salt Lake City man John C. Harris has been on leave for the past ten days from his duties with the company. He is traveling with his parents Mr and Mrs K E Harris of 110 Sunset Drive.

Harris John C. Harris Salt Lake City van Doen K. E. Harris Sunset Drive

Andrews at North Africa Lands Safe in North Africa

Pvt. Clifton A. Andrews husband of Mrs. Carol Andrews of the Clara Cox Apartments landed safely in North Africa, according to word received this morning.

Farm Expenditures on Build and Machinery Fall in 1942

Farm spending on construction and machinery declined by a notable percentage in 1942, reflecting wartime shifts in agricultural investment and resource allocation. The drop marks a turn from prior levels as farmers adjust to changing economic conditions.

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