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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Oct 30, 1942

Page

6

Fashion Revue Delights Large Audience at YWCA Event

Live Y’er club of the local YWCA presented a colorful fall and winter fashion revue in a skit titled Baffled Betty. Miss Maxine Lybarger led as Betty with Miss Ellen Jensen reading and organizing, showcasing office wear, travel suits, date and evening dresses, church costumes, hats, coats and accessories. The program drew about sixty attendees from the Business and Professional club, Jolly Y club, Y board, and guests, followed by tea and delicacies at a lace-covered table with pink chrysanthemums.

Y.W.C.A Jolly Y Club Hostess Club Betty Maxine Lybarger Ellen Jensen Hulda Whitely Inez Pierce Elizabeth Ellis Lefia Smith Allene Smith Die Brown Maud Burrows

Simple Anne Adams Pattern 4245 Draws Feminine Frock

Advertisement for pattern 4245 by Anne Adams describes a feminine frock with a high neck and embroidery motif. It outlines sizes 12 to 20, yardage for size 16, order details, and a pattern book promotion from The High Point Enterprise Pattern Department.

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

Large Attendance at Mrs Upshaw Family Dinner at Emerywood

Mrs A M Upshaw hosted a large weekly Arts Club dinner at Emerywood Country Club with over a hundred reservations. Guests included Mr and Mrs S A Larter, J O Hauschild, Herman Smith, W G Ragsdale Jr, T W Sprinkle, J J Corrigan, Robert Cottam, A G Douglas and many others. The event featured sewing, autumn decor, a fruit and flower tea arrangement, and miniature pumpkin ices. A November birthday luncheon was planned for next Thursday.

A.m.upshaw Emerywood Country Club S.A. Larter J. O. Hauschild Herman Smith W. G. Ragsdale, Jr T. W. Sprinkle J. J. Corrigan Robert Cottam A. G. Douglas Herbert Barthmaier Frank B. Smith Harry Abel James Griffith Marshall Hall Frank Stansucker O. C. Durland Philip Davis A. D. Grant W. P. Hazelwood Willis Slane Paul Ingle C. T. Ingram C. T. Ingram, Jr Cc. J. Cummins Frank Moses W. R. Campbell Paul Casey Henry Foscue T. A. Marlowe Herman Lynn H. M. Armentrout T. J. Gold, Sr C. F. Tomlinson Carter Dalton H. A. Millis Harry Raymond Lizette Mendenhall A. M. Upshaw Forrest Avenue J. N. McCrary E. C. Harville Clifford J. White Co. B. Baxter Burley J. Miller E. R. Outland Louis P. Magnin

William Bell Honored on His 19th Birthday

Mrs E C Bell hosted a Saturday evening party at her Fairfield road home to celebrate her son William’s nineteenth birthday. Guests enjoyed dancing and games among rooms dressed with fall flowers, then were served refreshments. William received many useful and attractive gifts from his mother and the guests.

E. C. Bell Fairfield Road William

Flavor Accent Adds Salt to Apple Dishes

A simple tip suggests adding a pinch of salt to apples when making apple sauce pie or pudding. Salt enhances the natural flavor of apples and heightens sweetness without dulling them.

Olive Tablets promise gentle bowel relief and energy

An old advertisement touts Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a gentle bowel stimulant. It claims they improve bile secretion and intestinal action, reducing constipation and fatigue. The ad notes the tablets come in bottles of 154, 30 cents, and 60, with directions to follow the label and availability at all drugstores.

Hunt Starts at Adams Farm Change for Tomorrow

The Sedgefield Hunt set to begin tomorrow at 8 30 a m will start from Adams Farm instead of W G Ragsdale Jr home. This marks a weekly fixture in the Hunt schedule announced this morning for members to note the new start location.

Adams Farm Sedgefield Hunt W. G. Ragsdale, Jr

Mayers Thompson Vows Solemnized in South Carolina

Mrs Estella Tucker Mayers of Mullins S C and David Paul Thompson of High Point and Florence S C were married August 11 in Marion S C and now reside in Florence where Mr Thompson is employed.

Mayers-Thompson South Carolina Estella Tucker Mayers Mullins S.C David Paul Thompson High Point Florence S. C Marion Thompson

Halloween Party Planned for Wes-Nev Church Youth

Members of the Intermediate and Senior departments of Wes-Nev Memorial Methodist church will hold a Halloween party Saturday at 7 30 p m at the church. Attendees are not required to wear costumes and young people from the two departments are invited to attend.

Wes- Nev Memorial Methodist Church

Junior Legion Auxiliary Meeting Planned on Worth Main Street

The Junior Legion Auxiliary meets Saturday at 2 p.m. with Mrs. A L Stevens at her Worth Main Street home.

Junior Legion Auxiliary A. L. Stevens Worth Main Street

YW Girl Reserve Committee Reports Department Projects

Twelve members of the YWCA Girls Reserve committee met at the Adams Memorial building to hear favorable reports on leadership institutes for white and colored leaders. Reports by Mrs T A Kearns and Mesdames Lehmann and Machen covered the Citizenship Service corps and Civil Defense ties. The group planned to continue the Child Service Bureau and prepared for psychologist Mildred Morgan’s Nov 16 session on counseling. The National Girl Reserve project for war effort with the slogan Forward Today for the Future was announced.

Girls Reserve Committee Y.W.C.A Adams Memorial A. H. Whitley, Jr T. A. Kearns Mesdames C. E. Lehmann George Machen Susann Thomas Y.w.caa Citizenship Service Corps Greensboro Child Service Bureau W. R. Morrow W. L. Jackson J. D. Grant Thomas Dodamead John Womack Mildred Morgan

Oak Hill Faculty Feted At Outing

Oak Hill school faculty and guests enjoyed a chicken barbecue at Peaceful Valley Farm in Fairmont Park. Hosts included Mr. and Mrs. Richard Johnson and others. the event featured music, games, folk dancing, Hallowe en decor, and each faculty member received a naval Hallowe en hat souvenir.

Oak Hill’ School Peaceful Valley Farm Richard Johnson Fairmont Park Richard Johnsson Lonnie Teer Horace Stephens Harrison Cook Allan Burton James S. Paschal

Gala Festival At Elm Street School

A large crowd of about 2500 attended the Fall Festival at Elm Street School sponsored by the Parent Teacher Association. George Penney of Greensboro auctioned items, with proceeds aiding the purchase of a motion picture machine. Funds came from food booths, fishing pond, bingo, the country store, and the lemon lady contest. The high school orchestra provided music and prizes were awarded for bingo. Officials thanked Mr Penney, the orchestra, and all contributors for social and financial success.

Elm Street George Penny Greensboro Penney

Fall Festival at Emma Blair School Tonight at 7:30

The Emma Blair School Parent-Teacher Association sponsors a Fall Festival tonight at 7:30. Crowned king and queen at 7:30, with fishing ponds fortune-telling bingo and a black-face minstrel show. Food booths will offer refreshments. Proceeds go to the PTA general fund.

Parent-Teacher Association of Emma Blair P.T.A

St Mary's Guild Turkey Dinner Set for November 6

The Guild of St Mary's Episcopal Church will hold its annual turkey dinner at the parish house on Friday November 6. The event features the usual tempting menu planned by the Guild's ladies.

Guild of

Visiting friends and neighbors in Deep River area

Deep River community notes list visitors and guests including Jesse Henley of California staying with daughter Mrs. Anna Coble Guilford College and Conrad Farrington of Langley Field on furlough. Local families host relatives with weekend and Sunday visits as fall events and a Halloween party preview are planned.

Jesse Henley California Anna Coble Guilford College Erie Thornton Conrad Farrington Langley Field Clifford Goodson Green Sandra High Point A. W. Yates W. W. Idol Hubert Jordan Westmoreland Colfax Edgar Weston R. V. Weston Richard Neave Leslie Reddick Stanton Reynolds Neave David Neave Greensboro A. J. Neave Claudia Thornton A. D. Ridge J. M. Dodson Seema Archdale Evie Thornton Little Vivian Catherine Tucker Virginia Pegg J. P. Jones Carolyn Clyde Bolling Deep River John Weir Rhoda Johnson A. B. Jordan Summerfield S. S Ivis Bobby Floyd Wooster Horney Dora M. Horney

Salisbury Bride-Elect Vet Ed In Thomasville

Special to The Enterprise from Thomasville October 31. Honoring Miss Helen Kirk of Salisbury, bride-elect of the week, Mrs. J. L. Ward Jr. entertained a kitchen shower with punch and games. Guests included Mrs. McGee, Miss Kirk, and many local ladies and Mr. Ward of Clemmons. Other social notices recount Bible class, literary club luncheon, and pre nuptial events for Miss Daisy Fuller Hall and Lt William G. Barger, with cake cutting and a wedding luncheon.

Thomasville Helen Kirk Salisbury J. L. Ward, Jr Bessie Gillespie W. K. McGee Miss Kirk Mesdames McGee R. G. Jennings Ernest Hartzell Hoyle Sink Homer Beck Clifford Clodfelter R. E. Watkins Albert Ehuford Winifred Poole Milton Jones H. C. Brooks C. L. Black F. R. Mavitz Gilbert File J. L.ward Clemmons Daisy Fuller Hall William G. Barger Methodist Church Charles F. Phillips Sunrise Avenue Mary Alice Hoover Joe Johnson Phillips Sunrise’ Avenue Main Street Tiwo

Hollywood Wardrobe Shifts Amid War era fashion

Hollywood’s wardrobe trends reflect wartime constraints with simpler suits among rising stars while showy old glamour fades. Frances Gifford and Martha O’Driscoll display new spruce green and royal blue ensembles aiding war bond drives, whereas Paulette Goddard still flaunts a dramatic white crepe gown with cut bodice and cape, drawing audience praise.

Martha O'Driscoll Daddy Hollywood Paulette :Goddard Paulette Forest Rangers

Glorifying Yourself Get Ready To Face Autumn Winds

An autumn wind ready to gust through a football grandstand can affect complexion. ALICKA THAW advises a beauty routine: cleanse with cream, apply night cream ten minutes, remove traces gently, then foundation, cream rouge, powder, and lipstick. Finish with brushed brows lashes. cream base protects against windburn. A note mentions ancient Greeks using bread to wipe lips.

Plummer announces birth of Dillyn Kaye in 1842

Mr and Mrs S F Plummer of Chapel Hill announce the birth of their daughter Dillyn Kaye on September 27, 1842.

S. F. Plummer Chapel Hill Dillyn Kaye

Ill at Guilford General Hospital and Burrus Memorial

Friends report Miss Othella Ball is ill at Guilford General Hospital after an appendectomy on Saturday morning. Her condition is satisfactory. Miss Margaret Grubb Sizemore of 610 Blair Street is a patient at Burrus Memorial Hospital recovering satisfactorily after an operation several days ago.

Othella Ball Guilford General Hospital Margaret Grubb Sizemore Blair Street Burrus Memorial Hospital

Entire Alaskan Highway Opens for Full War Effort

Washington Oct 30 Secretary of War Stimson announced the entire Alaskan highway is open to traffic weeks ahead of schedule. Motor trucks began moving supplies and equipment to garrisons in the North Pacific outpost utilizing the 1,671 mile route. Thousands of trucks will operate all winter carrying soldiers and supplies to Alaska. Plans are under way to bring loads of strategic materials on their return.

Washington Alaskan Stimson North Pacific Alaska

Loiterers Warned in Wilmington Court Action

Wilmington police chief C H Casteen ordered street loiterers with no visible means of support to report to court. Those cited will face vagrancy charges and be required to answer in court. The directive was issued October 30.

Wilmington iChief C. H. Casteen

War time marriage advice from Millett urges parental blessing

The article argues it is a mistake to assume war marriages are foolish. If a couple truly loves, is dependable, emotionally mature, and the woman can support herself, parents should bless the marriage despite risks, noting every husband faces health or income uncertainties.

Ruth Mivnett

Tom Sykes Speaks on International Problems to Lions Club

Rev Tom A Sykes of Thamas ile spoke to the High Point Lions Club at Sheraton Hotel on International Problems. He said people worldwide seek unity and cooperation and that nations once viewed others as inferior leading to misunderstanding. He warned against snap judgments and indifference.

Tom A. Sykes

Psychic bidding tricks opponents in bridge column by Woolworth

Howard Woolworth of Buffett notes a psychic bidding trick in a national bridge column. He recalls his wartime service as a captain in the infantry and describes a hand where overcalling and a three clubs bid trapped West into a double, preventing a bigger spade game.

Howard Woolworth Buffett Howard Fort Meade Maryland Hee Stills North East Walt West

Interest Renewed In Good Leaf On Winston Market

Winston-Salem Oct 30 Local tobacco market sales yesterday totaled about 700000 pounds at an average near 42 per hundred. Growers could come to market and return home same day as disposals across grades grew stronger. Wrapper and cutter types drew renewed interest while smoker grades held steady. Top sales included Mrs Weatherls J 4458 12055 3551 and 44449, G W Robertson 20045 and 4100 49, Morris W 230am 2563 32049, A Nichols 245349 2749 and 6249, Byran Groome 37548 30037 31648 400 and 192W49, R E Angel 230&38448 and 40050, Roy Tavis 15651 22050 31830 and54 50, G W Sheaf 30250 asa210650 50, Harmon Stakes 168eM and13252, AtkinsH 400a and21650, M Jessup 13455 and med 30 and 9444, W C Proctor 353 and11050, GroomeH imat385 36650 and34049, B D Wagner 5696 96 a 47 143G50, RL Shoemaker 21236 and20655, R L Vernon 102 3 260Si and17040.

A. Nichols Byran & Groome R. E Angel Roy Tavis G. W. Sheaf Asa Harmon Stakes Atkins & H M. Jessup W. C. Proctor B.D. Wagner RL. Shoemaker R. L. Vernon

Republicans Meet Tonight at Headquarters in City

A Republican meeting is set at the headquarters tonight at 7:30, 15 South Wrenn Street. All precinct workers and others tied to the Nov 3 election are urged to attend. Rev. Md. Sykes was introduced by Lion John Walte, with Presiding George Dobbins presiding. guests included Lion John Easter and Ralph Williams. Attendance prizes went to Lions Glenn Wa and Tim Ridec.

Wrenn Street MD. Sykes Lion John Walte George Dobbins Lion John Easter Thomasins Ralph Williams High Pol Lions Glenn Wa Tim Ridec

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By Anne Onmams JSR Velulild Wuulol Arts Club Group William Bell Hallowe’en Party For Oak Hill ST. Mary's Guild Deep River News Ladies’ Bible Community Church J. E. Lambeth Randolph ‘Street Tom A. Alderman Sykes Winston Churchill Sykes Thomasville Chair Company Churchill England Liberal Party Terry Party Hallowe'en Mmsdames Lee Tuccle Robert Rapp C. H. Newby Id. R. Myers E. L. Webb Paul Green Ben Harris R. E H. Hollisday Mrs. Sykes R. L. McDonald Kinneywood W. C. Covington and Son Bill Wagram N. A. McDonald Timberland D. M. Jester Moore Street Dee Lowrance NEA Service Frances Gifford Wilshire Boulevard NER Service Alicia Thaw Ruben Fira Benenson Millett Tom Skyes McKenney William E. McKenney American Card Authority Woolworth Val North la Kogt Winston Winston-Salem Lydia E. Pinkham Pinkham Wagger’s Elwood Hotel West End Beauty Shop
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