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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Apr 16, 1957

Page

6

Five members of Musical Art Club present program

At the regular meeting hosted by Mrs. C. F. Tomlinson on Hillcrest Drive the five performers included Mrs. Herbert Waldrop Jr. soprano and Mrs. Carolyn Weisman contralto. Mrs. Percy Payne and Mrs. Robert Bencini Jr. gave piano numbers and Mrs. E Thad McInnis sang two arias.

Musical Art Club C. F. Tomlinson Hillcrest Dr Herbert Waldrop Jr Percy Payne Carolyn Weisman Robert Bencini Jr Edward Thad McInnis Strickland James Rogers Club Neil Russell Ernestine Field

Sorority Council Entertained by Mrs Slate at Home

Mrs J E Slate hosts the Beta Sigma Phi City Council at her 1051 Rockford Rd residence tomorrow at 6 45 p m with a dinner hour followed by a business meeting.

J. E. Slate Beta Sigma Phi Sorority Rockford Rd

Jet bomber fuel use for taxiing raised in report

A report notes that a modern jet bomber consumes about 300 gallons of fuel to taxi from the parking ramp to the runway, a distance of roughly one and a half miles.

Local grocer pledges continued service with dairy expertise

The advertisement thanks customers and promises ongoing efforts to merit patronage. It highlights capable personnel with 35 years of experience to serve every need with the nation's finest dairy products and best possible service as a local grocer.

Governor Proclaims Youth Temperance Education Week

Governor Luther Hodges proclaims April 22 to 27 as Youth Temperance Education Week in North Carolina. The declaration honors the North Carolina W C T U for youth education on Christian ideals, law respect, narcotic education, and abstinence promotion.

Luther Hodges North Carolina Woman's Christian Temperance Union W.C.T.U

New Officers Elected At Dance Club Dinner Meeting

Pompanola Dance Club members dined with Mr and Mrs Roy Crews as minutes were read and new membership proposals voted upon. New officers were elected: D Wagner president, Charles Smith vice president, Elmer Young secretary, Ray Collins treasurer, and Ray Fowler member at large. Next dance set for the second Friday in May at the Pleasants Club Guilford College.

Pompanola Roy Crews Charles Smith Campes D. Wagner Elmer Young Ray Collins Ray Fowler Pleasants Club Guilford College

Alpha Rho Chapter Beta Sigma Phi Plans Founders Day

The Alpha Rho Chapter met at the home of Mrs. W. D. Russell with co hosts Mrs. Charles Bryan and Mrs. Jack Burris presiding. Founders Day observance set for April 28 at Emerywood Country Club and Easter favors for a local Negro school were reported. May 6 installs officers for the new year and Mrs. Melvin Kirsch was elected Representative to Beta Sigma Phi Council.

Alpha Rho Beta: Sigma Phi Sorority Charles Bryan Jack Burris W. D. Russell Bryan Arbordale Drive Ray Stutts Emerywood Country Club Don Harris Melvin Kirsch Beta Sigma Phi Council

Klass and Honbarrier announce two births

Mr and Mrs E C Klass announce the birth of a daughter Martha Melissa on April 12 at Highpoint Memorial Hospital. Mrs Klass is the former Betty Ann Surratt. Mr and Mrs Bob Honbarrier Jr announce the birth of a son Roger Britt on April 14 at High Point Memorial Hospital.

E. C. Klass Martha Melissa Highpoint Memorial Hospital Klass Betty Ann Surratt Roger Britt Honbarrier Bob Honbarrier Jr Roger Britt High Point Memorial Hospital

Births Announced at High Point Memorial Hospital

Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Banks announce the birth of a daughter Victoria May on April 13 at High Point Memorial Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. John R. Moore report a son Stan Alton born April 14 at High Point Memorial Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Haynes Jr. announce Clyde Lee III born April 13 at High Point Memorial Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. John S. Phillips announce Muriel Anne born April 13 at High Point Memorial Hospital.

Victoria May Banks H. L. Banks Jefferson Ave Victoria May High Point Memorial Hospital Stan Alton Moore John R. Moore Tipton St Stan Alton Clyde Lee Haynes III C. L. Haynes Jr State St Clyde Lee III Muriel Anne Phillips John S. Phillips W. Circle Dr Muriel Anne Joseph Lee Haney Ardenal Haney Route 4 High Point Joseph Lee

Sorority Discusses Art And Religion In Meeting

Miss Hilda Ridge spoke on Art And Religion to Beta Sigma Phi members at Nancy Francis home Emserywood Court Apts. Relgious paintings included Raphael Sistine Madonna El Greco Twelve Apostles. Green Pastures by Mark Conin cited as example. Next meeting with Mrs Howard Pancoast at Rotary Dr. addressed by guest speaker Dave Oden.

Hilda Ridge Beta Sigma Phi Nancy Francis Emserywood Court Apts Raphael el Greco Green Pastures Mark Conin Jane Francis Howard Pancoast Rotary

Local clubs schedule events through Friday evening

Tuesday and Wednesday house many club meetings at venues across High Point including the Sheraton Hotel Archdale and various residences. Highlights include the Pilot Club dinner, Open Heart Club with Mrs Venable, and a master mind bridge session at the Womans Club.

Pilot Club Sheraton Hotel Open Heart Club Bob Venable E. State St Letter Carriers Auxiliary Hal Winslow Archdale High Point Woman's Club W. High St Home and Garden Club L. B. Dutton Westwood Town and Country Garden Club Robert Rankin Emery Rd High Point Guilford County Medical Auxiliary S. S. Saunders Greenway Dr Country Garden Club Ray Samuels

Local residents in and out of High Point Memorial Hospital

Several High Point area residents are listed with hospital stays or recent surgeries. Mrs. Sally Carroll is a patient at High Point Memorial Hospital for treatment and observation. Mrs. Robert Bishop has returned home after major surgery at the same hospital. Mrs. Etta Kemp hosted overnight guests Sunday and is connected to Mrs. Ola Giles and Mr. Lynwood Phillips of Yanceyville. E. M. Foster has moved from Duke Hospital to Rice House in Durham and is improving. Mr. and Mrs. Metcalfe arrived to visit in High Point after a Florida Myrtle Beach trip. G. W. Mitchell is at High Point Memorial Hospital for observation. Mrs. A. F. Edwards was admitted for treatment and observation. Betty Clinard underwent surgery with improving condition and visitors allowed. Mrs. D. E. Harllee of Florence, S. C., returned home post-surgery. her daughter Mrs. Paul Ingle remains with her in High Point.

Sally Carroll Cook Street High Point Memorial Hospital Robert Bishop Green Oak Drive Etta Kemp Campbell St Ola Giles Lynwood Phillips Yanceyville Phillips Kemp E. M. Foster Archdale Rd Duke Hospital Rice House Lamond Ave Durham Foster F. M. Metcalfe Ridgewood, N. J Gilbert H. Clinard Arbordale Dr Metcalfe Florida Myrtle Beach G. W. Mitchell Westchester Dr Betty Clinard Hammer St D. E. Harllee Florence S. C Paul Ingle High Point Harllee

Teen Age Club Opens Filings For Board Officers

The High Point Junior High Teen Age Club invites filings for fall officers and committee chairs. Positions include chairman of the board program chairman secretary treasurer host hostess chairman chaperone chairman marshal decoration and arrangements chairman and audio visual chairman. Must be club member in good standing in junior high fall 1957 and attend meetings. Filings close April 23 with election the next Friday night. New officers to be introduced at the May Dance May 3 at the YWCA patio.

High Point YWCA Marshall YWC Patio

Weed 'n' Win Club Meeting Plans Election Day

Weed n Win Garden Club members will meet with Mrs Henry Dowdy at 1035 Rockford Rd Wednesday at 2 30 p m with Mrs Frank Hunsucker Jr as associate hostess Election of officers will take place at the meeting

Weed 'N’ Win Garden Club Henry Dowdy Rockford Rd Frank Hunsucker Jr

Flogging Penalty Across Centuries Described in Britannica

From the 18th century to 1800 flogging stood as the chief punishment while imprisonment remained rare, Britannica notes. The article outlines a shift in penal practices highlighting flogging’s prominence in crime penalties.

Encyclopedia Britannica

Birth Announcement for Joseph Lee Haney

Mr and Mrs Ardenal Haney of Route 4 High Point announce the birth of a son Joseph Lee. The brief note states the birth occurred recently and lists the family as the informant.

Clemment announces birth of Catherine Grace

Mr and Mrs Paul D Clemment of 701 Oak View Road announce the birth of a daughter Catherine Grace on April 12 at High Point Memorial Hospital.

Catherine G. Clemment Paul D. Clemment Oak View Rd Catherine Grace High Point Memorial Hospital

Stephens Bible Class Meets Tomorrow at Ellington Home

The Stephens Bible Class will gather tomorrow at 3 p.m. at 217 West Ray Street. Mrs. C. S. Ellington hosts and Mrs. A. G. Carson will lead the session.

Stephens Stephens Bible C. S. Ellington W. Ray St A. G. Carson

Time Clock Platform for Tax Collectors Proposed by Solomon

Thomas W. Solomon, candidate for the Republican nomination of tax collector in Penn Township, advocates installing a time clock in the tax collector’s office. He argues it would record the actual hours worked and salaries expended. The piece notes tax collectors have long set their own schedules while collecting taxes.

Pittsburgh Thomas W. Solomon Penn Township Solomon

Police Budget Proposal Recommends Bigger Uniforms

Police Chief John Patrick presented a budget including a $280 item for bigger uniforms for stout men, as the Police Commission in Kitchener Ontario discussed trimming expenses.

Kitchener Ont Police Commission John Patrick

Cloverdale PTA Meeting Set For Tonight in School Auditorium

In Ponca City Oklahoma downtown traffic halted as a dog scene disrupted the street. The dog dropped a paper sack and sandwiched contents spilled out before the dog retrieved the empty sack and moved on.

Ponca City Okla

Also Mentioned on This Page

High Point College H. J. Coffield Velva Hayden Nora Bryant N. M. Harrison Charles Taylor Richard Riemer Ruth P. Sears Weisman Sorority Council J. Russell Collins W. C Bill” Patterson Sealtest Distributorship Sealtest Distributor Piedmont Dairies Howard M. Krieger Ufashion Mesdames Bryan and Burris Alpha Rho Group All Point Fioriss Monark Shade Co Hardy Azalea Gardens Rose Ave Centennial Martha Melissa Klass Carol Jane Lexington Ave Mark Harrison Miss Ridge Dave Oden Patty Dillon Jane Marlette Marlette Willenbar Ter Barbara Ellington A. F. Edwards Elwood St Weed ‘N Black Patent Koonce Service Funeral Home Suc. Ambulance Service ST. 414 South Mai Cloverdale Pta Waite Hestens Sab John Puhl Chicago, Ill Alliance, Ohio Salem, VA Houston, Tex
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