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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Sep 14, 1942

Page

6

Bridal Courtesy for Mrs Noblitt Featured in Lexington

Lexington on September 14 featured Mrs Jack Noblitt in a bridge party hosted by Miss Margaret Sparger and Miss Addie Fulton at Miss Sparger s West Second Avenue home. Prizes went to Miss Marguerite Ebelein and Mrs Eugene Snyder while the traveling prize was won by Mrs Fred Elkin Jr Crystal gifts and a three tier wedding cake decked with a miniature bride and groom centered the dining table Attending guests included Mrs Jack Noblitt and numerous friends and relatives.

Lexington Margaret Sparger Addie Fulton Sparger West Second Avenue Jack Noblid Margaret Miller Marguerite Ebelein Eugene Snyder Fred Elkin Crystal Fulton Jack Noblitt Aliss Mary Jane Hackney Henry C. Miller Rush Davis Ralph Smith Ed Younes Jacqueline Miller Anna Green Marilyn White B.C. Young Bill Zacuary J.P. Costner Zeb Green Meta Baker Claudia Baker Arriwona Shoaf

Anne Adams jumper pattern 4222 for children

The minimum fabric and sewing time are noted for Anne Adams jumper pattern 4222. It describes pattern parts, back buttoning, bright blouse contrast, and available child sizes 2 to 8. Includes yardage and ordering details with address for The Flag Point Enterprise Pattern Department, 243 West 17th Street, New York.

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

WE THE WOMEN By Ruth Millet War era ideas miss real woman power

A wartime column urges women to seize new job opportunities and travel beyond hometowns. It argues that returning servicemen will favor nurses and WAACs over stay-at-home workers, and that bold, diverse experiences will make women more capable and appealing after the war.

Ruth Millet Ruth Milletting Johnny Doughbox WAAC

Girl Reserve Opens Year With Tea Event

The Y W C A Girl Reserve committee led by Mrs. A H Whitley Jr will host an informal tea at Adams Memorial building Wednesday at 4:30 PM. Mrs A Scott Parker Jr will direct the event with Miss Lucille Browne presiding in Mrs Whitley’s absence. Reorganization for the new year of fourteen local Girl Reserve clubs will occur within the week, announced Miss Susannah Thomas.

Girl Reserve Committee A. H. Whitley, Jr Adams Memorial Girl Reserve A. Scott Parker, Jr Lucille Browne Whitley Children's Service Bureau A. Durant C. EB. Lehmann Marjorie Yumimel Susannah Thomas

Mrs Stone Weds Marion Robert Craven At Home

In a quiet ceremony at 1617 Long Street yesterday Mrs Gillie Gammon Stone married Marion Robert Craven of Winston Salem. Officiating was Rev Virgil Willard of the Primitive Baptist Church. The bride wore defense blue with black accessories and sweetheart roses. Mrs Craven is widow of R T Stone and he is a retired farmer from near Winston-Salem. They will reside at 1617 Long Street.

Gillie Gammon Stone Marion Robert Craven Winston-Salem Long Street Virgil Willard Primitive Baptist Church

City Christian Endeavor Union Meets Tomorrow

The High Point City Union of Christian Endeavor Societies holds its annual rally Tuesday evening September 15 at eight o'clock at Archdale Friends Church. The Welch Memorial society will chair the social hour and each society should send many representatives. Miss Ruth Payne city union president and Miss Blaise Best will discuss their trip to Mexico with photos.

High Point City Union Christian Endeavor Societies Archdale Friends Church Welch Memorial Society Ruth Payne Blaise Best Mexico

Keith Clark Hosts Ninth Birthday Party at Franklin Street

Mrs. E. W. Clark entertained numerous children at a home party on Franklin Street to honor her son Keith on his ninth birthday. Games and contests were held with prizes awarded to Devon Clark and Hor ace Poole. Guests enjoyed an iced course in the dining room with covers set for Shirly Hicks, Billy Hicks, Frank Hicks, Margie Clark, Barbara Hurst, Kenneth Steele, Tommy Bailey, Virginia Delappe and James Tlayes.

E. W. Clark Franklin Street Keith Devon Clark Horace Poole Shirly Hicks Billy and Frank Hicks Margie Clark Barbara Hurst Kenneth Steele Tommy Bailey Virginia Delappe James Tlayes

Sons and Daughters of Liberty Meet Tonight

The Sons and Daughters of Liberty hold a regular meeting tonight at the hall on Commiecree Street. Members are urged to attend as plans for a weekend party will be completed.

Sons and Daughters OF Liberty Sons and Daughters At Liberty Commiecree Street Bos

Social Calendar for Emerywood Club and Local Groups

Tuesday events include a ladies bridge luncheon at Emerywood Country Club with Mrs L W Flythe hosting and a 1 pm Y W C A membership talk by Arthur Neve. Other gatherings cover Fat luncheon by Mrs W W Gluyas, WB C T G meeting at Mrs Barker’s, and a V F W Auxiliary meeting. Wednesday features a garden club session and Girl Reserve committee start at the Y building. Thursday hosts Family Night dinner at Emerywood Club with advance reservations. Friday hosts alumnae tea for WCUNC and an evening membership party at the Emerywood Club with guests.

Adams Memorial Y. W. C. A Arthur Neve Community Chest Twentieth Century Study Club W. W. Gluyas Greenway Drive American Legion Auxiliary Blair Park W. J. Bennett Dave Croker N. L. Garner T. J. Greer C. B. Hall Reid Marsh J. C. Welch G. W. Sutton Cleo Sartin Burbank J. F. Hayden Washington Street Emerswood Country Club Woman's College, University of North Carolina Greensboro H. W. McCain Johnson Street Clara Byrd WCUNC Rachel Clifford Wcuwnc Emerywood Country Club Afr Bruce Conrad

Go To College Party Honors Departing Students

Jamestown Young People group hosted a party at the Methodist Church recreation room to honor students headed to college and work. Ruth Thornton and Evelyn McKinney return to Woman's College Greensboro, Betty Lynn Williard to Salem College Winston-Salem, Martha Bundy to Washington, and Norris Frazier with Sidney Ray will study in the Midwest. The Jamestown faculty was also honored by the PTA at a Wiener roast at High Point Recreation Park.

Jamestown Methodist Church Ruth Thornton Evelyn McKinney Woman's College Greensboro Betty Lynn Williard Salem College Winston-Salem Martha Bundy Washington Norris Frazier Sidney Ray Mid West Jamestown School Parent-Teacher Association High Point City Recreation Park

Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary Meeting Tomorrow

The Ladies Auxiliary of the Veterans of Foreign Wars will hold a regular session tomorrow evening at the hall, per an announcement this morning.

Art of the Ladies’ Auxiliary Veterans of Foreign Wars

Death of Grandfather Calls Miss Biggs to Laurel Hill

Miss Lacy Biggs of Raeford and High Point era family notices. She was recalled Sunday by the death of her grandfather Broom of Laurel Hill. Burial is to be Tuesday at Laurel Hill at two o'clock in the afternoon.

Lacy Biggs High Point Raeford Broom Laurel Trill Two Oelock Laurel Hill

Sherman Perdue Vows in Washington City

Mrs Armade Blake Sherman of Washington D C and Luther A Perdue of High Point and Washington were married Wednesday evening September 9 at nine o'clock at the home of Rev Beckett 1413 Hamilton Street Washington The bride wore wine velvet with white gardenia corsage Attended by her daughter Virginia Sherman the groom by his brother J P Perdue who is visiting before entering the United States Army A reception followed at 2618 Rhode Island Avenue N E the home of Mr and Mrs Fulton where the couple will reside

Armede Blake Sherman Washington D. C Luther A. Perdue High Point Rev. Beckett Hamilton Street Washington D. C Virginia Sherman J. P. Perdue United States Army Mrr Perdue Jane Perdue Willowbrook Street John Perdue High Point ML Carl Myers J.finstine Dorothy Readyall Fulton Rhode Island Avenue N.E Perdure

Frey Aims Legacy With Third Major Victory This Year

Bridge figure Richard L. Frey, longtime Four Aces member and world championship Masters team of four titleist, pursues a continued record chase this year after securing his third major win to date. Earlier performances mark a dominant season.

Richard L. Frey Four Aces

Duplicate-Both val. KK in Vanderbilt Cup and Eastern States titles

Frey wins many points by speculative doubles in a hand where he sat West. With East overcalling at one level, three clubs seems set, yet the body of East’s hand is strong while North’s is weak. Declarer went down 1100 points after a poor defense and play.

Frey West East North Declarer

People and families in Knoxville area notes

Community items from SOS Wise Street and neighborhood: Mrs Lovelace and EF C Lovelace Sr. are visited at the bed side by Merce and Mrs G Lovelace. Mrs PLP Wilson of Leaksville visits sister Mrs F C Sharp on Carrick Avenue. Mr and Mrs J Knox Harrington visit mother in law Mrs W E L Hargett. Harrington to lead school and Mrs Harrington to teach primary. Mrs J B Wardell returns from Burrus Memorial Hospital after an operation. Ben Cooper Jr leaves for Riverside Gainsville Ga to matriculate.

Merce Mrs. G. Lovelace Sos Wise Street Knoxville Tertm Wheer Mr. Lovelace EF. C. Lovelace Plp. Wilson Leaksville F.C. Sharp Carrick Avenue J. Knox Harrington W. E L. Hargett Philadelphia N.C Harrington J. B Wardell Kennedy Street Burrus Memorial Hospital

Fall color and style surge from California designers

Hollywood reports Los Angeles fall fashion showings feature bold color themes with red, coral, pink, black and natural undyed tones. Emphasis on wearability and practicality, with velveteens, corduroys, and rayon silks headlining. Classic suits dominate, while modern shirtmaker and play clothes gain attention, including a bone-buttoned natural rabbit hair ensemble.

Dee Lowrance NEA Hollywood California Los Angeles Wales Lucille Bail Lucille Ginny Simms Jane Wyatt

Temperance Group To Meet At Mrs Barker Home

The decal unit of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union will meet at Mrs J. C. Barker's home 308 Oitteray Drive Tuesday afternoon at three thirty o'clock. Members are expected to be present at its time, it is stated.

Woman's Christian Temperance Union J. C. Barker Oitteray Drive

Substance as Lesson Theme in Churches on Sunday

Christian Science churches and societies observed a September 13 service focused on the topic Substance. The Golden Text cited Psalms 135:13 about God’s enduring name and memorial across generations. The Lesson-Sermon included Mark 2:28-31 and passages from Science and Health by Mary Baker Eddy on God as substance and man as spiritual image.

Israel Mary Baker Eddy

West End Baptist Class Will Meet Tuesday Night

The Le L. I class of West End Baptist Church will meet Tuesday night at eight oclock at the home of Miss Alma White and Miss Thelma White 210 Redding Street for its regular session.

le L. 1 West End Baptist Church Alma Thelma White Redding Street

Miss Lydia Green Smith Weds Mr Slack in Baltimore

The notice clarifies that bride Lydia Green Smith, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J.T. Smith, married Mr. Slack of High Point and Lexington on September 6 in Baltimore. The groom is employed by the Glenn L. Martin Aircraft Company.

Lydia Green Smith Lydia Green J.T. Smith Baltimore W. G. Slack High Point Lexington Glenn B. Martin Aircraft Company

Building Costs Boosted With Licensing Fees

Enterprise Bureau Raleigh reporting licensing boards in North Carolina show modest fee income and balanced budgets. Examiners for Licensing Tile Contractors collected 1825.00 with 514.10 for exams and meetings. secretary paid 900.00. college transfer 26.24. other boards reported about 800.00 from 135 architects though exact figures lack state reporting. Boards argue small upfront costs save long term building efficiency.

Lynn Nisbet Enterprise Bureau Sir Walter Hotel Raleigh Board of Examiners North Carolina Ceramiics School State College State Board of Architectural Examination and Registration

Seven Explosions Hit Burlington Train Near Woodaway

An eastbound Burlington streamline train from Chicago to Denver was rocked by seven explosions about two and a half miles east of Woodaway Louisiana at 12:20 a.m. Passengers escaped injury and damage was limited to the road bed and some car undercarriages. The train, with 24 cars, resumed movement to Omaha after a short delay.

Omaha Burlington Streamline Chicago Denver Woodaway Burlington

One God Mind Commandment Quotation Fragment

Fragment from a text noting that any other substance or mind is not spiritual and breaks the First Commandment Thou shalt have one God one Mind. The citation points to page 301.

Keeping Skin Free of Blackheads in War Industry Glare

War plant workers seek guidance on cleansing oily skin to prevent blackheads. Advice stresses frequent washing with soap and water, avoiding greasy creams, and consulting doctors about diet. For existing blackheads, use hot boric acid compresses, then gentle extraction, followed by cold towels and antiseptic lotion.

Alicia Hartner

Defense Questions Defense Questions

The Enterprise Raleigh bureau offers to answer readers questions about the civilian war effort. All answers will be officially verified and sent from P. O. Box 1309 Raleigh NC.

Enterprise Raleigh P. O N.C

Government war price answers cap typewriters and tickets

Q and A style summary of wartime price controls and rules. No ceiling on animal prices yet but possible controls on hogs. Government will pay trade-in value for typewriters meeting date standards. No 2 tickets in A ration book. good until September 22. WAACS 21, WAVES 20. Scrap contact through salvage committees. Old medicine tubes should be taken to local drugstore box. most tubes tin. No ceiling on personal services like haircuts.

OPA Uncle Sam WAACS WAVES

Birth of son George Edward Hobbs announced

Mr. and Mrs. Bernie E Hobbs announce the birth of their son George Edward on September 11 at their home 1008 Smith Street.

Alr Bernie E. Hobbs George Edward Smith Street

Navy seeks scientists and engineers for ordnance work

Charleston September 14. The navy seeks scientists and research experts for ordnance officer roles. Age 19 to 50, from universities, tech institutes, research groups, or industrial staffs. Commissions offered as lieutenant or lieutenant commander for outstanding reputations or proven leadership. apply through procurement offices in Raleigh, Charlotte, Columbia, Charleston, Atlanta, or Jacksonville.

Charleston Navy Naval Officer Raleigh Charlotte Columbia Atlanta Jacksonville

McClure Unanimous Pick For Charlotte Pastorate

The Rev. Charles Goddard McClure of New Orleans was unanimously chosen by Caldwell Memorial Presbyterian Church in Charlotte to be its new pastor, succeeding Dr. Charles R. Nisbet who retired after 16 years in April. The vote was taken yesterday with no dissent.

Charlotte Charles Goddard Mcc Clure New Orleans Caldwell Memorial Presbysterian Church Charles R. Nisbet

Decline of a Great Empire Starts in 1549

Once a powerful empire, Turkey declined starting in 1549 and long was known as the sick man of Europe.

Turkey Long Europe

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