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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1945
Page
7
Reservations rise at Emerywood Country Club for Friday's evening party while yesterday's Ladies Bridge and luncheon crowned winners in both north-south and east-west divisions. Host J S Welborn and wife Steered the event with top contract scores by Hazel P Hardin Elliott S Wood and Victor Dallas.
Johnnie E. Lee remains hospitalized at Boulevard unit High Point Memorial Hospital since July 10 after an elevator shaft fall. Fayetteville residents Mrs Noel Paton and daughter Miss Lucille Paton stay with the Wall family on Hillcrest Drive. Flight Officer James H. Millis on leave at Forest Hill Drive after European service. Mrs Ethel Rochelle Mrs Francis Johnson and Miss Frances Johnson visiting Mrs Johnson's sister Mrs John Barnett in Whitehall Fla. Miss Mary Anne Thomas to Hollins Va to resume senior year at Hollins College finishing in January. Evelyn Brown Carol Loftin travel to Washington from Streamliner, staying at Ambassador hotel about a week. Mrs Mary Wilkerson of Greensboro visiting sister Mrs Hazel P Hardin on Rockford Road. H W McCain and Frank Williams attend funeral of cousin Mrs Greer Moffatt in Fort Mill S C with nephew Lt F H Cunningham Jr accompanying. The first special mail train New York to Chicago 30 hours 40 minutes in 1875.
Petite Jan Clayton, singing star of Carousel, selects three fall outfits designed by Henry Rosenfeld. The outfits include a winged sleeve wool jersey, a black turtleneck with plaid skirt, and a black jersey date dress.
A series of birth notices from High Point Memorial Hospital report the arrivals of children to families including Mor row, Garner, Glascoe, Lamb, Wright, Wiggs, Collins, and Ballow. Each entry lists the newborn’s name, birth date in September, and parental details with prior names where applicable.
Mr and Mrs Clarence Edward Goldsmith announce the birth of a son Lonnie Edward on September 18 at the Washington street unit of High Point Memorial hospital. Mrs Goldsmith was Miss Odessa Ashe of Sylvia North Carolina.
In Evangeline counties of Nova Scotia Canada the largest apple orchards in the British Dominions are noted. The piece recalls the first sanctioned air mail flown in the United States from a temporary field post office in Long Island in 1911.
Mrs. Joe B Dobson president of the High Point council of Parents and Teachers hosted an informal reception at her home. Attendees included local PT A council members principals and resident association leaders. She outlined the council’s plans for the new school year including Clare Tree Major plays start January 21 and March 12 season tickets sales in early January and dates for council meetings. Local presidents will hold schools of instruction with study groups to be announced for October. A Greensboro district conference is set for September 25 at Aycock school with Charles F Carroll discussing child health prospects for local PTAs health programs. A social hour followed with delicacies served at a decorated table.
The Sears & Roebuck foundation sponsors 14,000 purebred pullets produced by 4-H club members across 14 counties. Choice pullets will be shown in five shows and egg shows planned for next spring, a progressive movement meriting special attention.
A detailed list of late corrections affecting programs across networks for Wednesday September 19 ET. The schedule includes serials, dramas, news segments, and musical programs from abc cbs nbc mbs and other outlets with changes in times and lineups through the night.
The Johnson Street School PTA executive board met in the school library on a Tuesday in September. President C B Loflin presided, presenting a large slate of officers and chairmen including vice presidents, secretary, treasurer, program, publicity, membership, legislative, magazine, devotional, grade mothers, needle guild, Red Cross, finance, by laws, summer round up, motion picture, art, founders day, safety, study club, memorial fund, hospitality, and schools at peace. A budget was discussed and adopted along with plans for a broad membership drive and primary grade library book selections as key objectives.
Pattern 4523 for slip and panties with a range of sizes and included embroidery offers 16 inch waists. The Anne Adams Pattern Book brings family styles for fall and winter with hats bags and more. Lt Col Thomas W Gell boasts 88 consecutive combat missions without losing a plane for the 851st heavy bomber squadron.
Crecle No. 3 of the Women’s Society of Christian Service of Ward Street Methodist church will meet Thursday evening at 7 30 at 2009 Gilbert street with Mrs. Bill Carroll as associate hostess. The Lottie Holden Bible class meets at 3 pm Thursday at Oakwood court for a memorial service for Mrs. Lottie Holden. The Philathea class and Baraca class hold a picnic supper at 6 30 Thursday at the church, the Mothers prayer band meets at 2 pm at 1204 Shelton street, and the Lebanon Methodist church Women’s Society holds its monthly meeting at 7 45 pm with Mrs. Frank Green leading.
High Point couples cannot obtain marriage licenses locally and must go to the register of deeds office in Greensboro. For a period, licenses were issued at the No 2 Fire Station on South Street by Lt. Gene Horney, but he resigned and no arrangements have been made to maintain a local office. Indications today are that the county register of deeds will appoint no deputy for High Point for the time being.
The Corvette, famed for convoy protection and U boat hunting, shifts from war duties to mercy missions. These small ships now patrol trans Atlantic air routes to assist any aircraft in distress over the ocean, marking a peaceful postwar role.
When skin is irritated with pimples and itching, the ad touts a 35¢ box of Peterson's Ointment for prompt relief. It promises soothed smarting and improved appearance, noting use on itching feet and cracks between toes as well.
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