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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Sep 16, 1942

Page

6

Value of Social Agency In Wartime Cited by Arthur Neve

Arthur Neve executive secretary of the Community Chest told about wartime social agencies at the Fall luncheon of the Adams Memorial YWCA. He argued social services protect youth and emotional stability, contrasting democracy values with fascist ideas. The program included music by Mrs. Cameron and readings, with about sixty attendees.

Arthur Neve Community Chest Social Service Agency Adams Memorial Y.W.C.A Mr. Neve

Temperance Group Elects Slate and Delegates to Charlotte

The Woman's Christian Temperance Union met at Mrs. J. C. Barker's home. Mrs. J. D. Payne was elected president and delegates to the state convention in Charlotte October 13 to 15 were chosen. Delegates include Mesdames J. D. Payne and M. J. Crowder.

Woman's Christian Temperance Union J. C. Barker Otteray Drive J. D. Payne Charlotte Dred Peacock Gale Burgess

Nine Tables In Play at Ladies Bridge Luncheon

Nine tables of duplicate and contract bridge were in play at the weekly ladies bridge and luncheon at the country club clubhouse. Mrs L W Flythe hosted, with winners in North-South duplicate Mrs W P Hazelwood and O C Durland and East-West Mrs C G Mackintosh and L W Flythe. Contract winners were Mrs E J Holsteak and Mrs Morris Jones. all winners received war savings stamps.

Country Club Mrrs L. W. Flythe Aesdames W. P. Hazelwood O. C. Durland Mesdames C. G. Mackintosh

Beta Sigma Phi Meets Tonight at Millson Home

A meeting of Beta Sigma Phi is scheduled for 7 30 tonight at the home of Miss Anna Lee Millson 118 North Main Street. Members are reminded to attend and participate in the evening’s activities.

Beta Sigma Phi Anna Lee Millson North Main Street

Lutheran Women Elect New State Officers at NC Convention

In Winston-Salem on September 16 the 57th annual meeting of the Woman's Missionary Society of the United Evangelical Lutheran synod of North Carolina featured talks by Dr. P. E. Monroe of Lenoir Rhyne College and Dr. F. E. Reinartz of the United Lutheran Church of America. The society reelected Mrs. R. E. Trexler as president and chose Mrs. Aubrey Mauney as vice president with Mrs. J. Frank Davids as recording secretary. speakers included Miss Nona M. Diehl and Dr. Grady Cooper, a China Grove native returning from China.

Winston-Salem N.C P. E. Monroe Lenoir Rhyne College F. E. Reinartz United Lutheran Church of America Woman's Missionary Society United Evangelical Lutheran Synod of North Carolina R. E. Trexler China Grove Aubrey Mauney Kings Mountain J. Frank Davids Shelby Nona M. Diehl Grady Cooper China

Allen Jay P T A Opens Year With Music and Awards

The Allen Jay School Parent-Teacher Association held its first meeting of the year with R. L. Murray presiding. Mrs. T. Bennison led singing, devotionals were by C. M. Floyd, and Margaret B. Blair’s The President's Message was read. Announcements by Principal T. Bennison followed. Dewey English delivered the treasurer’s report. Attendance awards went to R. J. Paine’s eighth grade boys home room and Nan Haywonod’s fifth grade.

Parent-Teacher Association Allen Jay School R. L. Murray T. Bennison C. M. Floyd Allen Jay Baptist Church Margaret B. Blair Dewey English R. J. Paine Nan Haywonod

Social Calendar Highlights Local Club Events

Wednesday features a Y W C A tea with leaders as honored guests at the Y building and a Wayside Garden Club outdoor supper hosted by Mrs. J F Hayden on Washington Street. Thursday brings Emerywood Country Club Family Night dinner at the clubhouse with reservations due by noon. Friday hosts the UNC Greensboro alumnae tea at Mrs. H W McCain’s home with speakers Miss Clara Byrd and Miss Rachel Clifford. Emerywood club membership party also at the clubhouse hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Conrad.

Girl Reserve Committee Y.W.C.A Wayside Garden Club J. F. Hayden Washington Street Eimerywood Country Club Alumnae Association of Woman's College University of North Carolina Greensboro H. W. McCain Johnson Street Clara Byrd WCMC Rachel Clifford P. m Emerywood Country Club Bruce Conrad

Scouts Begin New Program In High Point

Girl Scout troops start fall activities as leaders train new volunteers. Mrs Paylor Simpson urged expansion of troops and services for emergencies. Mary Rush Skimney and Amelia Hough plan a series of workshop sessions beginning September 24 to support leaders with hands on projects and materials.

Girl Scout Office High Point Girl Scout Girl Scout Paylor Simpson Ars Henry Foscue Leaders Association Ute Mabel Burnett George Machen Mary Rush Skximney Amelia Hough Winston-Salem

Jan Peace Birthday Party At Home Celebrated

Sept 15 report of Jan Peace sixth birthday at her home Trinity with friends, games, a contest won by Martha Morgan, a pink green cake, and refreshments served by Mrs Gurney Peace and relatives. Bridge club hostess Miss Bess Johnson hosted and rewarded top scorers with war savings stamps.

Trinity Fan Burwie Peace Martha Morgan Gurney Peace Bill Andreses Buren Andrews Betsy Anne A Andrews June Marie Royals Amanda Sue Allman Myra Dale Wiliams Carolyn Spencer Julia Smith Doxie Rhu Singhes Billie Anne Goodwin Doris Jean Wall Kay Andrews BoBo” Andrews Darrell Peace Bascom Redding Billy Oakley Billy Wood Jerry Mack Douglas Jackie Spencer Gerald Smith Bess Johnson Virginia Redding Tme F. 12 McLeod Melvinee Martin LeRay Hlancock

Anne Adams Patterns Promised for School Wardrobe

School-time full-time pattern 4177 by Anne Adams offers jacket with optional pockets and versatile wear. Pattern 4147 comes in teen sizes 10 12 14 16. jacket and skirt require 2 1/2 yards of 41 inch fabric. Send sixteen cents each. order form asks for size name address and style number.

Anne Adams High Point Enterprise Pattern Department West Itth Su New York N.Y

Musical Program Heard by Legion Auxiliary Meeting

The Fall meeting of the local American Legion Auxiliary at Blair Park featured Miss Eddie McCormick violin and Mrs. G. M. Haley piano in patriotic selections. Mrs. Oscar L. Smith spoke on membership noting 60 paid members. Third Area Conference in Siler City on October 13 urged attendance. Certificates awarded to First Aid graduates. Thirty-five members attended. refreshments served by hostesses W. J. Bennett David Croker N. L. Garner T. J. Greer C. B. Hall Reid Marsh G. W. Sutton J. S. Welch and Cleo Sartin.

American Legion Auxiliary Blair Park Eddie McCormick G. M. Haley Oscar L. Smith Abrs C. B. Stainback Siler City Leigh Harper W. J. Bennett David Croker N. L. Garner

Local Students Enter Freshman and Leave for College

Mary Edith Ferree left yesterday for Catawba College Salisbury to enter the freshman class. Earl Howell Jr of Trinity began studies at Chapel Hill as a freshman. Misses Betty Smith Arlene Shackleford and Don Payne Chiries Yorn departed for Asbury College Wilmore Ky to start as sophomores. Other locals report improved health after hospital treatment and ongoing health concerns.

Mary Edith Ferree Lef Catawba College Salisbury Davecter C. EF. Ferree Ala Steele Street Earl Howell, Jr Trinity Chapel Hill Betty Smith Arlene Shackleford Don Payne Chiries Asbury College Wilmore

Circle 3 Society to Meet at Ward Street Church Home

Circle 3 of the Woman's Society of Christian Service will meet Thursday evening at 7 30 at the home of Alms i bh Clemmens on Ward Street. The meeting time is 7 30.

Woman's Society of Christian Service Ward Street Methodist Church I. Bh. Clemmens Ward Street

Mothers must face total war and sacrifice for victory

Ruth Millett argues that total war demands women accept hardship as husbands and fathers are drafted. Many young wives resist, but the piece insists families may be torn apart, children left with grandparents, and mothers must work in war plants to win.

Ruth Millett Aral

Thomasville Garden Club hears fern growing talk

Thomasville events note Mrs. J. S. Hix spoke on Ferns and How to Grow Them at a Garden Club meeting hosted by Mrs. W. S. Long and cohostesses. The Women Missionary Society met at the Baptist Church with Mrs. R. G. Jennings presiding. Briarfield UDC named delegates to Greensboro and St. Louis conventions.

Thomasville Garden Club Ferns U. D.C Thomasville

Flower Show Highlights Burbank Garden Club Meeting

The Burbank Garden Club held its first Fall meeting at Mrs. Hal Davis's home on Clyde Street. President EL Morrison opened with The Oak by Alfred Tennyson. Members approved supporting the defense council. An informal flower show featured many members' arrangements. Thirteen members attended.

Burbank

Local births announced from Guilford General Hospital

Alt and Mrs W A Owens announce a son born September 13 at Guilford General Hospital. Mrs Owens was Mamie Forrest before marriage. Mr and Mrs H W Allman announce a son born September 15 at Guilford General Hospital Me and Mrs Mr OM Andrew High Point route 1 announce a daughter born September 14 at Guilford General Hospital. Mr and Mrs Do EL Patterson announce a son born September 16 at Guilford General Hospital.

Alt W. A. Owens Denny Street Guilford General Hospital Owens Mamie Geneva Forrest H.W. Allman Walnut Street OM. Andrew High Point Do EL Patterson Franklin Street

Birthday Party for Church Women Set Thursday

The Woman's Society of Christian Service and the Wesleyan Service Guild of the First Methodist Church plan their annual birthday party for Thursday evening September 17 in the church assembly room at 1 24 oclock. Mrs. T R Ballard will direct the program and Rev W M Rathburn of Thomasville will preach at Chapel Hill camp meeting revival services. The fourth quarterly conference for the charge is scheduled for Chandler's Grove on Sunday September 27.

Woman's Society of Christian Service Wesleyan Service Guild First Methodist Church T. R. Ballard W. M. Rathburn Thomasville Chapel Hill South Davidson Chandler's Grove

VFW Auxiliary Reports From National Encampment

The ViPAW Auxiliary met on West Commerce Street Tuesday evening led by President Mrs. Ruby Burney. Delegates reported on the National Encampment in Cincinnati Ohio held at the start of the month. Delegates included Mrs. Ruby Snyder Mrs. T C Potis sac Ales and A C Ingram.

Vipaw West Commerce Street Ruby Burney Cincinnati Ohio Ruby Snyder T. C. Potis Sac Ales A.C. Ingram

Betty Lou Cummins Crawford Weds Harry Bunch Crawford

Announcement reads that Betty Lou Cummins daughter of Alt and Mrs Claude J Cummine married Harry Bunch Crawford on Saturday September 12 1942. The couple will reside at 498 Parway High Point North Carolina.

Alt Claude J. Cummine Betty Lou Harry Bunch Crawford Parway High Point North Carolina

Also Mentioned on This Page

H. D. Sears W. F. Clayton Temperance Group James A. Coney Bornemouth England Federal Council of the Churches of Christ In America God Airs J. C. Baker Florence Miler Mary Washburn M. J. Crowder D. H. Parsons W. A. Davis Afes H. W. MicCain Meschames J. S. Welborn Reid McWantiara C. B. Faircloth Harold McKee T. C. Langley E. A. Cline J. O. Hauchild Laurance Naes Haier Hubbard John Waik Jr EB. J. Holbrook Lloyd Flyate G. Mackintosh P. ¥. Adams R. D. Tillson Valette J. Harris Walter Tice Hal Davis C. S. Beaver Morris Jones W. E. Mitchell William Tomlinson Ed Mendenhall Ed Lyon William Simmons Frank Wood E. A. Sumner Paul Casey Fred Metcalfe Jesse Washburn Aven B. Welborn Moffitt’s N. Main Se High Point, N. C Allen Jay P.T.A Jan Peace Legion Auxiliary Francis B. Nelson Hame Baptist T Hospital Winson-Salem Forrest W. Smith Camp Livingston Otis Nance Guilford General Hospita Church Circle Meeting Woman's Missionary Society of the Baptist Church R. G. Jennings C. €. Coppedge J. L. Ward C. M. Howell Coppedge P. M. Jones Briarfield United Daughters of the Confederacy T. B. Johnson Ulisses Bain Mary Johnson Robert Jones W. G. Smith R. L. Lambeth George Lyles Sallie McCracken St. Louis Vann Stringfield Bain Johnson J. A. J. Parrington Floj. Alexander J. FE. Lambeth Lambeth U.D.C L. E. Bird Sam Wiley Henry Reod, Jr Clyde DuBose Dubose First Presbyterian Church Wiley John Alden Fort Washington Mary Faison Covington Peggy Mendenhall Blackston College Meyer Mendenhall Willian Howard Craver Carolyn Cochrane Pensacola Fla Craver Katherine Cochrane G. T. Cochrane D. K. Hoover Sunsdas North Witheshire Ray Hoover Lenoir W. W. Rowe Blackwelder Hospital Patty Hassler St. Mary's College, Raleigh Alice Myers Westeran Service Guild Main Street Methodist Church Nat Walker Paul Benner F. R. Womack A. L. Elliott H. T. Hethcock Naomi Howie Mya Rumford Rhode Island United States Rathburn Texas New Mexico Earth VFW Nat Cummins-Crawford Jones Business College Tad Columbus Georgia Lydia E Pinkham Pinkhams Pinkham Aelia Coca-Cola Coca-Cola Company Coca-Cola Bottling CO
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