Mrs Wishart Delivers Breckinridge Talk Before UDC Chapter
Mrs. A T Wishart spoke at the Point chapter United Daughters of the Confederacy about John Cabell Breckinridge from his Kentucky birth on January 15 1821 to his death January 6 1876 tracing his rise from Kentucky lawyer to United States vice president under James Buchanan and later Confederate brigadier general. The gathering at Ernest R Andersons home 623 Colonial Drive included Red Cross notes and tributes to Dora E Richardson with social hour features and associate hostesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Cabell Breckenridge
Tucky
Point
United Daughters of the Confederacy
A. T. Wishart
Ernest R. Anderson
Colonial Drive
Kentucky
United States
James Buchanan
Tennessee
Mississippi
Virginia
Louisina
Richmond
Cuba
London
England
W. Bivins
Red Cross
Camp
Butner
Dora E. Richardson
Mesdames E. Kirkman
J. S .Welborn
W. G. Kirkman
A. E. Tate
J. E Marsh
Ube
DAR Members To Attend Tea And Business Meeting
Alexander Martin Daughters of the American Revolution plan a final business meeting and tea at the Sheraton hotel this Friday afternoon. Mrs. John R. Myers of Thomas district serves as director and another local chapter officer is vice director. Luncheon reservations were reported as closed this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander Martin
Daughters of the American Volution
Tae 3Nop Ey Dar
Sheraton Hotel
John R. Myers
Thomas
AAUW Plans State Board Meeting Here Oct 20
High Point AAUW hosts state board meeting at First Methodist Church on October 20 with 13 branches expected to attend. Dr Helen Dwight Reid, Washington DC advocate for international education, will speak as state president R A Herring presides. Committees led by Hogg White Jarrell Hall Freeman Stewart Shipman arrange programs around University Women’s Responsibility in This Time of Crisis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
American Associaton of University Women
The
AAUW
First Met
R. A. Herring
Helen Dwight Reid
International Educa
Washington, D. C
James R
Hogg
H. A. White
Ne Lee Jarrell
He Hall
R. L. Freeman
Floyd Mehan
Mis Stewart
J. Shipman
Moore
University
National Organization
A. S. Withers
Ben Hill
Jo Chapman
Yarborough
Y Club Hears Mr Barrazza At Weekly Meeting
Florence Nightingale club of the YWCA met at the Adams Memorial building for a weekly session. Ernest Barrazza of Lima Peru spoke on social conditions in South America, focusing on industrial workers and postwar hardships. Twenty five members and three visitors attended.
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Florence Nightingale Club
YWCA
Adams Memorial Building
Ernest Barrazza
Lirm
Peru
South America
Barrazza
Contract Ridge Reveals Overconfidence in Defense
A bridge contest illustrates overestimation of declarer’s bid. South, vulnerable, holds AKOs 4A10 A1074 iKQ106 10. After mhg first, two over one hints at opening strength. West misleads with heart continuation and later discards doom defensive chances, allowing declarer to fulfill the contract.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mhg
South
West
East
Declarer
Miss Rutledge and Sgt Patterson to wed
The England approaching marriage of Nellie Ray Rutledge to Sgt Joseph B Patterson is announced. The couple will marry Saturday September 29 at 8 PM at Green Street Baptist Church in Mt Airy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Rutledge
Sgt. Patterson
A. G. Ae Eee
England
Nellie Ray
Joseph B. Patterson
S. C. Patterson
Mt. Airy
Green Street Baptist Church
Losordo Newell Vows Announced From Utah Post Chapel
Announcement is made today of the marriage of Miss Lois Newell to Joseph Losordo. vows were spoken in the post chapel at Kearns Utah on Aug. 15 1945. Miss Newell is the daughter of Mrs Laula Newell and the late John B Newell of High Point. Losordo is the son of Mr and Mrs Frank Losordo of Boston Massachusetts.
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Lois Newell
Joseph Losordo
Post
Kearns
Utah
Laula Newell
High Point
John B. Newell
St. Losordo
Frank Losordo
Boston
Mass
Pentagons With Mrs Bernard Meeting Tonight
The Pentagon club will meet tonight at 8 o clock with Mrs. Gilbert Bernard on Parkway. All members urged to be present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pentagon Club
Gilbert Bernard
Parkway
Woodmen Circle Sets Wednesday Meeting at New West High Home
The Woodmen Circle will hold its regular business meeting tomorrow night at the new home on West High Street. The district meeting in Greensboro will be held on October 13 instead of October 6 as formerly announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodmen Circle
West High Street
Greensboro
Women of the Moose to Host War Relief Chapter Night
The Women of the Moose plan a chapter night program on war relief tomorrow at eight o'clock during their regular meeting at Moose Hall. Miss Jackie Musgrave will supervise the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women of the Moose
Moose Hall
Jackie Musgrave
Brentwood PTA Plans First Meeting of School Year
The Brentwood Parent-Teacher Association will hold its first meeting of the school year Thursday at 7:30 in the school auditorium. An informal social hour in the cafeteria follows the business session, and all parents are urged to attend.
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Brentwood Parent-Teacher Association
Idol Philathea class hosts final supper at YWCA
The A M Idol Philathea class of the First Methodist church will hold a covered dish supper at the YWCA on Wednesday September 26 at 6 45 PM. Members are urged to attend as this is the year's final meeting. The Stephens Bible study class meets tomorrow at 3 PM at 324 Louise Ave hosted by Mrs Charles Gueth with Mrs C S Grayson leading.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. M. Idol
Stephens
Stephens Bible Study
Charles Gueth
Louise Avenue
C. S. Grayson
Birth Notices for three local families
Pfc. Stephen Wayne Hill and Mrs. Hill announce a son Stephen Wayne born Friday September 17 at High Point Memorial hospital Boulevard unit. Pfc. Hill serves with the 94th division in Sedlice Czechoslovakia. Deans announce daughter Eleanor born September 21 at High Point Memorial hospital Boulevard unit. Gregory announces son Richard Henry born September 19 at the Army Air Base hospital Greenville South Carolina. Mrs Gregory is former Miss Iris Welr of this city.
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Stephen Wayne Hill
Jerry Hill
Stea Wayne
Boulevard
High Point Memorial Hospital
Pfc. Hill
Sedlice
Czechoslovakia
Deans
Cameron Deans
North Main Street
Eleanor Dea
Gregory Baby Sr
Chester Gregory
Richard Henry
Army Air Base Hospital
Greenville
South Carolina
Gregory
Iris Welr
Cleanup Campaign Ends Blackjack on Courthouse Lawn
Gambling ended in a cleanup here when seven youths were caught playing blackjack on the courthouse lawn. Under police direction they were put to work scrubbing at city locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pontiac
Court House
City
Calendar of club meetings and social events
Calendar notes a string of social gatherings across High Point including High Point Sedgefield Kennel Club dinner at Emerywood hosted by Tom Kearns. Altrusa dinner and program at Sheraton with Dr Excelle Rozzelle speaker. Eastern Star officer meeting then regular session. Burbank club speaker at 10 A M. Community Ladies Guild meeting at YWCA. Wild Flower Garden Club gathering at Mrs Bain home. Emerywood Family Night dinner. DAR luncheon at Sheraton in Blue Room honoring Mrs Preston D Wilkes. Canterbury Club meeting at 901 Johnson Street. DAR convention tea at Sheraton ballroom. September Victory dinner dance with John Peddicord Orchestra at Emerywood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point-Sedgefield
Order of the Eastern Star
Burbank Club
P. J. Neal
St Drive
la Charles
Woman's Guild of the
High Point Memorial Hospital
YWCA
W. C. Idol
The
Wild Flower Garden Club
Robert Bain
Emerywood Estates
Robert Varnon
Emerywood Country Club
Daughters of the American Revolt
Sheraton Hotel
Preston D. Wilkes
Charlotte
Canterbury Club
W. B Hall
Johnson Street
Pang Carson Burns
DAR
Emerywood Country
John Peddicord
Local residents note various illnesses and transfers
Mrs C L Whitaker speaks at home on 101 Wood Court after illness. Jack Douglas, formerly of High Point, now at Sternberger hospital Greensboro for a week or ten days of treatment. Capt and Mrs Robert Craver arrive in city, staying with Craver parents on Colonial Drive while awaiting separation papers after 2.5 years in the army air force. Mrs George T Wood of 206 Boulevard recuperating at Memorial hospital from automobile accident injuries on South Main street. Terry C Stanford of 222 Montheu Avenue at Wesley Long hospital after operation. visitors welcome. Mrs Joseph Losordo leaves for Boston to be with husband after his father’s death. Mrs Martha I K resting at Kernersville Route One after major surgery at Boulevard unit High Point Memorial hospital. visitors may call.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Douglas
R. W. Newell
Leakaville
High Point
Sternberger Hospital
Greensboro
Robert Craver
City
E. F. Craver
Colonial Drive
Capt. Craver
Pittsrah
Army Air Force
George T. Wood
206 Boulevard
Boulevard
High Point Memorial Hospital
South Main Street
Terry C. Stanford
Montheu Avenue
Wesley Long Hospital
Martha I. K
Kernersville
Juste Fontaine Beats Joey Paralta In Bout
In New Orleans on September 25 Juste Fontaine a 135 pound boxer from Pittsburgh won a 10 round decision over Joey Perlata a 136 pound Mexican. Fontaine opened a cut over Perlata left eye and then another on the right. He pressured the Mexican attack steadily forcing Perlata to miss frequently and win a clear points decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Juste Fontaine
Pittsburgh
Joey Perlata
Fontaine
Perlata
One-Hander Becomes Good Hand At Sea
Exmouth England Bill Salter born without a right hand volunteered for the Royal Observer Corps and served as aircraft identity expert aboard the liner Empire Broadsword. The ship took troops to Normandy and brought wounded men back before it struck a mine and sank with Salter listed as missing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Exmouth
England
Bill Salter
Royal Observer Corps
Normandy
Salter
Pattern 4891 Shirtfrock with yoke in many sizes
Advertises Pattern 4891 for shirts or dressy shirtfrocks with a striking yoke and long sleeves. Available in multiple sizes and requires yardage per size. Includes order details and pricing for mail purchase from New York. Also mentions Anne Adams Pattern Book for fall and winter.
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P Station O
New York
Anne Adams
State Ads Highlight New Freight Rates for NC Industry
Raleigh reports the state advertising division released ads touting reduced freight rates as a key factor for plant location. The campaign cites North Carolina’s advantages and claims lower freight costs make the state an ideal site for manufacturing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
Business Week
Time
News Week
U. S
North Carolina
Aussies Seek Siberian Lumber From USSR in 1946 Plan
Canberra reports Australia aims to import 100 million feet of timber from Siberia in 1946 to boost local supplies and bolster imports from British Columbia. The cabinet will seek Soviet agreement. Earlier shipments of pine and hardwood from the Amur valley had reached Australia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canberra
Australia
British Columbia
Siberia
Amur
Funeral Casket Stirs Laughs at Baltimore Ration Office
A Baltimore ration board closed after an employee decorated the office window with a satin lined casket filled with gas and fuel oil stamps and sympathy cards from merchants. No one cried. the scene drew laughter from onlookers.
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Baltimore
Opening High Point Fair Draws Record Crowd
The High Point fair opened with a record crowd at Willis, featuring midway attractions by the W. C. Kaus Shows. A nightly leap of death by Sky High Alcides is performed 25 feet below the main rigging. Judging of exhibits begins today with blue and red ribbons awarded for first and second places as cash premiums are paid Saturday.
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Willis Lo
W. C. Kaus
Sky High
Alcides
Rai
Lewis and Holmes Awaiting Directive
D M Lewis president of Lewis and Holmes Motor Freight says the company knows nothing about a Washington report that the National Labor Relations Board ordered reinstatement of several employees. He cites an old case affecting the Charlotte branch and notes the AF of Steamsters union was involved there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. M. Lewis
Lewis and Holmes Motor Freight Corporation
Washington
National Labor Relations Board
Carlotte
Charlotte
AF of Steamsters’ Union
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Nelson T and Decorators
NCIS
B. Nelson St
Minnie Lee
Steed
Ruby Tyner
M. Mein
Laura
Laura Mockier
Stariac
Borden
Starlac’s
Starlac
Department of Agriculture
Bordens
Borden Co
Glentex
Y Club
Mr. Barrazza
Akos
Security Bank
Main ST
Walgreens
Maurice
Beauty Shoppe
Tremett
Mann's
Walgreen's
Oxford Products
Tae
Pentagons
Mrs
Bernard
Brentwood Pta
Rulane
Winston-Saiem
N.C
C. L. Whitaker
Wood Court
Joey Paralta
Ussr
Luna Smith
Dotzigier
Ina Moore
Lucile Bodenheimer
Bebe
Guilford Furniture CO
N. Mair St
Heinz
Heinz Own
Lewis
Holmes
Pinkham
Oldia
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