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High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Oct 29, 1946

Page

9

Week of Prayer Program at First Methodist Church

The Week of Prayer and Self Denial is sponsored by the Woman's Society of Christian Service and Wesleyan Service Guilds of the First Methodist Church. A program in the ladies parlor on Wednesday at 7 15 p m includes meditation prayer and explanations of the week objectives led by Mrs. Weldon with others. The self denial offering benefits designated worthy causes and the service ends in the chapel at 8 30 with Mr Weldon speaking on Something That Helps God.

Woman's Society of Christian Service Wesleyan Service Guilds First Methodist Church Wilson

Births Pauline Dixon Elkins and Dianna Lee Hulin

Mr and Mrs George E Elkins announce the birth of a daughter Pauline Dixon on October 28 at the Boulevard unit High Point Memorial hospital. Mrs Elkins is the former Virginia Dixon. Mr and Mrs H R McPhee announce the birth of a son Hugh Robert on October 20 in Hollywood Florida. Mrs McPhee is the former Jean Durham of High Point. Mr and Mrs William H Hulin announce the birth of a daughter Dianna Lee on October 24 at Boulevard unit High Point Memorial hospital. Mrs Hulin was the former Peggy Draughn.

Pauline Dixon Elkins George E. Elkins Pauline Dixon High Point Memorial Hospital Hugh Robert McPher H. R. McPhee Hollywood Fla Hugh Robert McPhee Jean Durham High Point Hulins William H. Hulin Edgeworth Street Dianna Lee Boulevard Hulin Peggy Draughn

Weldon Sets Topic for Chapel Hour Broadcast

Mr Weldon will speak on Something That Helps God at the First Methodist church mid week chapel hour broadcast on Wednesday night at 8 30. Special music by the First Methodist vocal Choir directed by Miss Dorothy Hoskins with Mrs T E Strickland at the organ.

Weldon First Methodist Church First Methodist Dorothy Hoskins

Visitor Speaks on India of Yesterday at Wesley Memorial

Mrs. E. L. Sides of Greensboro spoke on India of Yesterday during Wesley Memorial Church Week of Prayer and Self Denial. She wore authentic Indian dress, described India's climate and extremes, explained Hinduism and child marriage, praised E Stanley Jones, and noted India’s upward march seeking guidance from the United States.

Wesleyan Service Guild Wesley Memorial Methodist Church E. L. Sides Greensboro Sides India Lottie Duncan Lillian Marlowe Hostess Guild

Red Cross Pictures Donated By Barker

William L. Baker of 1003 North Main street took the three Junior Red Cross photos showing children buying and packing for relief and donated them to the Red Cross. He also produced and donated the Judith Durham picture that ran in Sundays Enterprise, and the paper apologizes for the initial credit error.

Red Cross William L. Baker North Main Street Judith Durham Baker

Weaver traditions and Hallowe'en events noted

The article recalls Navajo weaving origins tied to Pueblo roots and mentions rare old blankets. It then lists a dense calendar of events for High Point, including a parent teacher council meeting, Civitan club dinner, L'Amusante club, a tea honoring Mrs Freeze, a BPW Halloween party, Jewish Women meeting, Green Thumb club talk, Canterbury book club, a Homecoming banquet and football game, a Kennedy Call wedding, a college dance, and a Sunday open house at Woman's Hall.

Im Street School James H. Hogg Civitan Club Hallowe'en Emerywood Country Club L'Amusante Club Anne Scott Garrett Rockford Road Baxter F. Freeze E. W. Freeze Mesdames F. W. Freeze W. D. Freeze James W. Poole Business and Professional Women's Club Sheraton Hotel High Point Council of Jewish Women Ben Swartzberg H. Cantor Green Thumb Garden Club W. A. Tomlinson Fifth Street Fred Bartlett Canterbury Book Club Paul Hardin, Jr Hillcrest Drive High Point College High Point Woman's Hall

Baldwin guides two tournaments in bridge rules

McKENNEY ON BRIDGE describes Col. Russell J. Baldwin's return as tournament director for the American Contract Bridge League. A postwar ruling over an out of turn lead shows Baldwin interpreting laws when declarer missteps. North became declarer after East led out of turn and South spread her hand.

Col Russell J. Baldwin A. M. Sobel Colonel Baldwin East West Morrie Elis New York

Bridge Hands From a Tournament Match

Players South and North faced a 5NT contract after a Pass by East. The deal shows a mixed distribution with A and Q high cards, and the bidding sequence led to strategic plays in a competitive tournament setting.

Local hospital updates patient statuses in Durham and nearby towns

Ray Brown of Thomasville road was admitted to Watts hospital in Durham for observation and treatment. Lt. Rytha Moxley visiting her sister Miss Ethel Moxley expects to return to Walter Reed hospital. Miss Martha Jean Burton recovers at 1131 Montlieu Ave after a tonsil operation. Miss Martha Kirkman travels to Wilmington for a visit with relatives. Miss Jo Ann Wardell ill at 313 Barker St with throat infection and influenza but slightly improved. Master Rickey Jarrell recovering after tonsillectomy. Mrs. James P. Harmon family returns from Greensboro visit. Jessie Lassiter improving at Boulevard hospital after recent operation and welcomes visitors.

Rytha Moxley Ethel Moxley Walter Reid Hospital Jo Ann Wardell Barker Street

Church Social and Parish Meetings Tonight

The Philathea class of Green Street Baptist church meets tonight at 7 30 with hostesses Mrs H L Embler and others at 404 E Lexington Ave. Archdale Methodist Women plan Week of Prayer and Self Denial Wednesday at 7 at Mrs G G Robbins home on Bouldin Rd. Stephens Bible study class meets tomorrow at 3 at Mrs I M Lassiter 909 Sunset Dr led by Mrs C S Grayson. The article notes a decline in unskilled workers from 36 percent in 1910 to 26 percent in the United States.

Green Street Baptist Church H. L. Emblers Lexington Avenue C. E. Cagle A. L. Hall A. L. Hunsucker Archdale Women’s Society of Christ Archdale Methodist Church G. G. Robbins Bouldin Road Stephens Lassiter I. M. Lassiter Sunset Drive United States

Household appliance ownership in the United States

Nearly three quarters of wired homes in the United States have refrigerators and about two thirds possess washing machines. This snapshot highlights common domestic amenities in U.S. households.

United States

State Guard Unit To Hold Drill Tonight

The 22nd Company N. C. State Guard switches from regular drill to an evening session at 7 30 at the armory. Major Albert E Noland brigade adjutant and property auditor will visit Wednesday night during the inspection. All members are asked to note the change and report accordingly.

N. C. State Guard Albert E. Noland Raleigh

Diamond Cutting Industry in Palestine Founded in 1938

Palestine establishes its diamond cutting industry in 1938, marking the start of organized production in the region. The move positions local workshops within a growing global trade network and sets the tone for subsequent industrial development.

The Diamond Cutting Industry In Palestine

Local Furniture Store Granted State Charter

Certificates of incorporation filed with Secretary of State Thad Eure include Austin Furniture Company of High Point. Authorized capital stock is $100,000 with $300 subscribed. Officers listed are W. F. Austin Joy B. Austin and L. J. Fisher, all of High Point.

Raleigh Thad Eure High Point Austin Furniture Company W. F. Austin Joy B. Austin L. J. Fisher

Inner-AID medicine promises bowel cleansing power

One man used INNER AID for three days and reported dramatic health changes. He cites relief from headaches pimples rheumatic knee pain and overall vitality after cleansing his stomach bowels and liver. INNER-AID contains 12 herbs and is sold at drug stores.

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Week of Prayer U. S Nelson Florist & Drecorators Francis & Nelson Lay High Point Laundry N. Wrenn St New Mexico Jacqueline Kennedy Robert James Call Ann Arbor Michigan Paul Hardin Harrison Gymnasium Lnston McKenney North Ads Ray Brown Thomasville Road Watts Hospital Durham Martha Jean Burton Montlieu Ave Burris Clinic Martha Kirkman Centennial Avenue Wilmington Rickey Jarrell Clyde Jarrell James PD. Harmon Elizabeth Mary Alice Martha Ann Jessie Lassiter Boulevard Unit Roach Orkin Washington St N. CC Enterprise Tobias, Ing State Guard Jayne Decas Ogee W. L. Powell Pritday Elviner Childe North Main
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