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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Sep 21, 1942

Page

6

Officials Address Sons, Daughters of Liberty at Party

The Sons and Daughters of Liberty hold a regular meeting at the hall this evening at eight o'clock following a Saturday party with about thirty five attendees. Toastmistress Mrs. C H H Greer presided and speakers included Cc W Crowell Salisbury past state councillor L L Carter Greensboro past national councillor, Rosa Wryrick Greensboro state associate councillor, Jessamine Sapp Winston-Salem past state associate councillor, and Lindsay Sapp Winston-Salem state secretary. Bingo, prizes, an ice course, and war savings stamps as favors completed the evening.

Sons and Daughters of Liberty C. H H. Greer Cc. W. Crowell Salisbury L. L. Carter Greensboro Rosa Wryrick Jessamine Sapp Lindsay Sapp Winston-Salem

Lexington Couple Announce Vows

Lexington announces the marriage of Captain Joseph Franklin Brannock U S Army Air Corps to Miss Frances Ann Warnekros. The ceremony was Sept 12 at Assumption Catholic Church Topeka Kansas officiated by Bishop Eugene Valley. The couple will reside at 313 Hillside Drive Topeka.

Lexington Joseph Franklin Brannock U. S. Army Air Corps Frances Ann Warnekros Assumption Catholic Church Topeka Kansas Eugene Valley Robert W. Strong, Jr Pat J. Patterson Brannock California William L. Warnekros Santa Barbara Santa Barbara State College A. E. Brannock Lexington High School Wake Forest College Army Randolph Kelly Fields Texas Hillside Drive Topeka Air Base

Altrusans to Hear Mrs White Tuesday Evening

Mrs Alice Paige White librarian of High Point College will be guest speaker at the Altrusa dinner and program meeting in the Sheraton Hotel private dining room tomorrow evening. Miss Lillian Massey and Mrs Robert Abernathy head September’s program arranging for Mrs White to speak on Keeping a Level Head During War Times. Dinner starts at 6:30 with the program to follow presided by Mrs Mabel Burnett.

Alice Paige White High Point College Altrusa Club Sheraton Hotel Lillian Massey Robert A. Abernathy Mabel Burnett Soca

Eastern Star To Meet Tomorrow With Board Session

The High Point chapter 106 Order of the Eastern Star will hold its regular meeting tomorrow evening at the Masonic Hall. The session starts at o clock with a brief 7 30 pm board meeting for all officers announced by secretary Miss Bessie Pope.

High Point Order of the Eastern Star Masonic Hall Bessie Pope

Social Calendar of Local Clubs and Meetings

A series of club events and meetings in High Point this week includes a Tuesday morning ladies bridge luncheon at Emerywood Country Club with advance reservations. Sedgefield Slant holds its first business meeting at Sedgefield stables. Altrusa Club dinner at the Sheraton Hotel. Wednesday tea by YWCA Industrial Committee at Adams Memorial. High Point Women’s Club at Il wood Hotel with new president Mrs. Margaret Farley. Jewish Women fall meeting at Mrs. Harry Doctor’s home. Thursday events include Early American Arts Club initation at Mrs. C B Mattocks home. Tea and Topics luncheon at Mrs. E S Wall. Wild Flower Garden Club meeting at 208 Hillcrest Drive. Emerywood Family Night dinner with reservations by noon. Live Yours Club eleventh anniversary banquet at Adams Memorial W C A building with speaker Miss Lucille Browne.

Emerywood Country Club Sedgefield Sedgefield Stables Altrusa Club Sheraton Industrial Committee Adams Memorial Building MH. A. Millis High Point Business and Professional Women's Club Ilwood Hotel Margaret Farley High Point Council of Jewish Women Harry Doctor Early American Arts Club C. B. Mattocks C. E. Richardson Arts Mattocks E. S. Wall Hillcrest Drive Wild Flower Garden Club

Miss Greenway Hosts Birthday Party at 515 Decatur

Peggy Ann Greenway entertained eighteen friends at her home on 515 Decatur Street Saturday evening September 19. The living room was decorated with fall flowers and guests enjoyed games before moving to the dining room whose patriotic color scheme featured a large cake with red white and blue decorations. Refreshments were served by Mrs. L P Greenway and the honoree received many attractive and useful gifts.

Peggy Ann Greenway Decatur Street L. P. Greenway Betty McCrary Nat Hunt Mary McCrary Cyrus McCrary Anne Spencer White Mary Bulard Helen Spruill Jeanne Williamson Jean Craver Patty Sheloff Sarah Gambrell Helen Tussey Barbara Lewis Jacqueline Thomason Jean Griffith Grace Billings Patricia Dorothea Silliman

Robt Gallimore Paid Honor On Leaving For Camp

Mr and Mrs W G Gallimore of Denton hosted a dinner in their home to honor their son Robert Gallimore who soon left for Fort Bragg to begin Army training. Attendees included extended family from Denton High Point Winston-Salem and High Point areas plus siblings and friends who had earlier hosted an ice cream party.

W. G. Galliore Denton Robert Gallimore Fort Bragg U.S. Army Waller Gallimore Alrn Harris Pierce Elizabeth Fed Hedrick Winston-Salem Joel Snyder Bristow Noah Sink Paul Safrict Herman Stroud Leon Stroud

Current Events Class Tonight at Adams Memorial YMCA

An adult education current events class led by Miss Dessie Coax will be held at eight o’clock this evening at the Adams Memorial YMCA building. The weekly class is open to all interested and will be free of charge, continuing each Monday evening at the Y building.

Adams Memorial ¥. W. C. A Welock Dessie Coax

Visitors Feted at Farewell Party at Archdale Home

Mr and Mrs Paul Jack of Elk Hart Indiana were honored by Miss Marguerite Briley at the Archdale home of Mr and Mrs J C Dunn Saturday evening. A weiner roast and dancing followed in a living room filled with flowers. Guests included Willis Kerr Martha Warner Leatrice Lindley Frances Ozment Margie Inglish Ed Kemp Bob Saunders Colon Lorrin Brant Lewis George Sanders of Los Angeles California. The bride to be Virginia Kent of High Point and the Jacks have stayed with Ale and Mrs W F Went at 604 Broad Street for a week before leaving for Parkersburg West Virginia where Mr Jack will enter the Army air photography division. They have traveled through Tennessee Kentucky Ohio Virginia Illinois Indiana and Pennsylvania in recent months.

Paul Jack Elkhart Ind Marguerite Briley J. C. Dunn Archdale Miss Briley Dunn Weiner Willis Kerr Martha Warner Leatrice Lindley Frances Ozment Margie Inglish Ed Kemp Bob Saunders Colon Lorlin Brant Lewis George Sanders Los Angeles Calif Jack Virginia Kent High Point Ale W. F Broad Street Parkersburg West Va Army Air Photography Division Tennessee Kentucky Ohio Virginia Ilinois Indiana Pennsylvania

Industrial Committee Luncheon Changed To Tea

The Industrial Committee of the Y W C A moved its regular luncheon from noon today to Wednesday afternoon at 4 30. Chairwoman Mrs H A Millis notes the change and attendees should meet at the Adams Memorial Y W C A building as usual.

Industrial Committee Industrial Committee of the H. A. Millis Adams Memorial Y. W. CG

Births in High Point and Wilmington announce two boys

Mr and Mrs Lawrence E Mickey formerly of High Point now in Wilmington announce the birth of a son William Lawrence on September 13 Mrs Mickey before marriage was Miss Verna Winslow Mr and Mrs Winifred Robinson of 480 South Main Street announce the birth of a boy on September 20 at Baptist Hospital Winston-Salem Mrs Robinson before marriage was Miss Thelma Bates

Lawrence E. Mickey High Point Wilmington William Lawrence Winifred Robinson South Main Street the Baptist Hospital Winston-Salem Robinson Thelma Bates

Ensign Morrow Receives Coast Guard Academy Commission

Ensign W. R. Morrow has just received his commission at the Coast Guard Academy in New London Connecticut and is visiting his mother at 104 Brentley Circle. He will report to Charleston South Carolina on October 1 for his first assignment after four months of intensive training. Tom Bates of 430 South Main Street is recovering satisfactorily at Baptist Hospital in Winston Salem and can receive visitors. Lieutenant T Carey Liderton has arrived from Aberdeen Maryland for a few days leave with his parents on West College Drive before transfer to Camp Shelby Mississippi for further training. he plans to remain here until Wednesday.

Ensign W. R. Morrow Coast Guard Academy New London Tom Bates South Main Street T. Carey Liderton Aberdeen Maryland Horace G. Iderton West College Drive Camp Shelby Miss

Church Social at Oak Hill Friends Endeavorers

The Oak Hill Friends Christian Endeavor met Sunday evening for weekly worship led by Frances Burton who opened with scripture. Evan Creil led prayer and the group discussed Fun in the Home with participants Elwanda Gurley Jacqueline Gurley Madeline Gurley Edna Ball Hilda Workman Ruby Pegran Sarah Cecil Evan Cecil Doris Underwood. The meeting closed with the Benediction.

Oak Hill

Thomasville native promoted to corporal in Coast Artillery

Charles Burton, son of Mr and Mrs R E Burton of Cox Avenue Thomasville, has been promoted to corporal. He entered service February 1941 and is now stationed with the Coast Artillery in Seattle Washington.

Thomasville Charles Burton R. E. Burton Cox Avenue Burton Coast Artillery Seattle Washington

Return To Normalcy Means War English Woman Editor Declares

Rosellen Callahan reports on Barbara Ward, 28, The Economist foreign editor visiting New York. Ward argues that normalcy postwar would reproduce the conditions that led to global conflict unless social unity and fair distribution are pursued, proposing peacetime reforms to ensure basic needs and avert World War II.

Rosellen Callahan New York Barbara Ward The Economist America Turkey London Miss Ward

Mrs Ralph Smith Hosts Social Bridge Night in Lexington

Lexington social page reports Mrs Ralph Smith hosting the Cee Bee Bridge Club at East Center Street with two tables of bridge and prizes. Other items note a Divinettes bene fit bridge party in Lexington raising funds for Davidson Hospital, plus multiple local social events including birthdays, dinners, and attending students and relatives.

Mrs. Ralph Smith Lexington the Enterprise Ralph Smith East Center Street Cee Bee Bridge Club Abs Johnnie Hewitt Ed Young Willie Lee Yarborough Mary Ivan Hedrick Charlotte Shoaf Dot Thompson Iola Huffman Sara Myers Mesdames Johnnie Hewitt Jack Noblitt Ralph Qostrum Elmo Leonard Claude Smith

Lead From King Cenfuses Defense in Bridge Event

Morgan Howard of San Francisco, president of the American Contract Bridge League, introduces a new trophy for the president's pair event at the national tournament. Dr Kalman Apfel and J P Begley of New York won the previous event. Apfel showcased a winning diamond finesse and a key lead sequence that beat South's position. A large iron and steel plant at Vereeniging, South Africa, halted by war, will resume once equipment from Britain is obtained.

Morgan Howard San Francisco American Contract Bridge League Kalman Apfel J. P. Begley New York Dr. Apfel North South East Vereenigung South Africa Great Britain

College moving tales of local students and a Navy visit

Virginia Olive travels to Raleigh for St Marys College attendance. Henry Dean Jr. of the U S Navy on twelve day leave visits his parents in Erlinger from Newport Rhode Island. Misses Mary and Bill Gordon return to Duke University as junior and sophomore, daughters of Mr and Mrs J L Gordon.

Ginia Olive Raleigh St. Marys College Henry Dean, Jr U. S. Navy Newport Rhode Island Henry Dean Erlanger Mary Bill Gordon Duke University J. L. Gordon

Anne Adams Pattern Book Ad Promotes Wardrobe

An early advertising note promotes Anne Adams pattern book items with pattern 41219 and 4219. It highlights ageless shirtwaist trim, revers, cuffs and pocket tabs, long sleeves, available in sizes 34 through 44. The copy requests order details and lists fall and winter fashion, salvage specials, school outfits and bridal wear.

Anne Adams Theigh Point Enterprise Pattern Department West St. New York N.Y

Glorifying Yourself Men Can't Make Up Minds About Beauty Features

Alicia Hart surveys composers actors and conductors on what features impress them. Answers vary from complexion and posture to hair, eyes, dress, and even legs, with advice to tailor grooming to the man’s tastes and preferences.

Alicia Hart Alicia Hartner Alicia Hart Boyl Jose Iturbi Frank Carrington Marc Connells Howard Barlow CBS George Sebastian Symphon Efrem Kurtz

Planting spring bulbs for best blooms this fall

J G Weaver explains October planting times for spring bulbs at NC State. Emphasis on soil prep to 10 inches, drainage, full sun, and the need for light, moisture without soggy soil. Recommends fertilizer 3-58-10 or two inches well-rotted manure. Depth guidance 3 to 6 inches. spacing 2 to 8 inches. Larger bulbs farther apart. closer for small varieties.

J. G. Weaver N. C. State College

Clark Considers Action to Stop Radio Recordings

Senator Clark of Idaho voiced confusion over how Congress can halt James Petrillo's AFL ban on recording music for radio and jukeboxes. He urged a formal probe, sought rapid action from officials, and planned hearings with broadcasters, music clubs, and Petrillo, noting Petrillo had not been invited to testify.

Clark Washington Elmec Davis Office of War Information James Lawrence Fly Federal Communications Commission Inter-State Commerce Committee Music Clubs Petrillo

Stubborn blaze damages lumber plant at Thomasville

In Thomasville on September 21 firemen fought a stubborn blaze at the C. M. Wall Lumber Company on Randolph Street. The fire, believed caused by spontaneous combustion, started in a storage building for wood shavings behind the main plant. The sheet metal building with wood framework burned its wooden frame and roof but the main plant remained intact. Damage estimated in the hundreds of dollars. no lumber was lost.

Thomasville C. M. Wall Lumber Company Randolph Street

Thomasville Pastor Joins Navy Chaplain Corps

Rev Clyde DuBose long serving First Presbyterian Church Thomasville has requested release to pursue Navy chaplaincy. He has unofficial Navy approval as lieutenant junior grade pending final medical exam and will attend chaplain school in Norfolk Virginia.

Enterprise Thomasville Clyde DuBose First Presbyterian Church Navy DuBose Robert D. Workman United States Navy Norfolk Virginia

Bond Quota For Davidson Likely To Be Surpassed

Thomasville September 21 Special Walter W Rapp Davidson county chairman for the sale of war savings bonds and stamps said this morning that slightly less than half the $124,500 September quota has been sold though sales have improved since August and prospects look good. County totals include Lexington Commercial Bank 16433 15 First National Bank Thomasville 15802 50 postmasters Lexington 10875 Thomasville postmasters 6187 50 Lexington Theatre Company 4012 50 Industrial Bank Lexington 83943 75 Mutual Building and Loan Lexington 1968 75 Carolina Bank and Trust Company Denton 1931 25 Peoples Building and Loan Thomasville 900 00 Erlanger postmaster 318 75 Denton postmaster 243 75 total sales 61627 30

Thomasville Walter W. Rapp Davidson County Rapa Commercial Bank of Lexington First National Bank of Lexington Theatre Company Industrial Bank of Lexington Mutual Building and Loan of Carolina Bank and Trust Company of Denton Peoples Building and Loan of Erlanger

Meeting Date to Be Set for NC Education Association

Raleigh September report states the North Carolina Education Association will set the time and place for next spring’s meeting at the board of directors session on December 20. The board decided that schedules were too uncertain to fix the details at the Saturday gathering.

Raleigh North Carolina Education Association

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Altrusans Mrs. White Eastern Star Lydia E. Pinkham Pinkham Lidia Pinkham Miss Greenway Robt Gallimore OAK Hill Friends Endeavorers Rancy Guinn Lime Hospital Leon Smith Ormsby W. W. King Hitler Wheat Council England Divinettes Municipal Club Davidson Hospital Henry Green Dermont Lohr Johnny Hewitt Felix Gee W. D. Clark Agnes Carrick Charles V Sink Russell Craver Grady Black M. E. Block H. D. Raper Jack Rayhill John A. AleCrars Hillcrest Ruth Sivers Robert Bruce Surratt R. W. Myers Eri. C. Beck Lurena Black Jewel Myers Harvey Embler Aymond Black Lee Black C. R. Myers S. D. Clapp Ray Myers Robert L. Kindrey Cromer Back Livonne Beck Dint Whitlock, Jr Jim Arnold Beck Ruth Frances Ellen Rachel Clapp Bruce Surratt Donald Black Dallas Harold Myers Donald Alton Ambler Addie Starnes Asheboro Virginia Bower John C. Bower Craughan’s Business College Esabel Dillon Zeb Dillon Meredith College H. B. Olive Henderson Vir McKenney BY William E. McKenney America’s Card Authority Cenfuses Dr. Aptel North Pass John Cecil Holm James G. Weaver T'Ville Yaqin Sonora Mexico Davidson Vicks
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