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High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Apr 21, 1947

Page

6

Miss Dorothy Parrish Bride Elect Greeted At Shower

Miss Dorothy Parrish bride elect was the guest of honor at a surprise bridal shower given by joint hostesses Miss Rachel Leonard Miss Irene Hennis Miss Jewell Press and Mrs Carrol Jarrett at Miss Leonard s home Thursday Contests with prizes awarded to Colleen Parks Lucille Lowe Donna Swaim Dorothy Parrish and Peggy Farrington Gifts included a table lamp from the hostesses The dining room was decorated in bridal motif and a wedding cake and punch were served

Rachel Leonard Irene Hennis Jewell Press Carrol Jarrett Dorothy Parrish Brids-Elect Miss Leonard Colleen Parks Lucille Lowe Donna Swaim Peggy Farrington

City PTA Convention Opens Tomorrow in Asheville

The North Carolina congress of parents and teachers announces its 27th annual convention starting tomorrow in Asheville with about 500 delegates expected from the state’s 800 PTA units. Archdale PTA Meets Tonight with Trinity glee club music and Rev. Don Payne devotional, followed by officer elections and a social.

Asheville North Carolina Congress of Parents and Teachers PTA Archdale Pta Archdale Trinity Glee Club Don Payne

Alexander Garden Opens to Public in Bloom

City garden lovers are invited to visit Alexander Garden at 219 English Street now in full bloom. Miss Mimi notes the tulips are especially beautiful and hopes visitors including a nanny will come to enjoy them. The garden is open at all times via the Elm Street gate.

Alexander English Street Mimi Nanny Elm Street

West Emerywood Garden Club Meeting Planned

The West Emerywood Garden Club will meet Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock at Mrs. Sanders Dallas home 119 Rotary Drive. Mrs I Paul Ingle will lead the program.

West Emerywood Garden Club West Emerywood Garden Club Sarders Dalas Rotary Drive ST. Paul Ingle Paul Hardin, Jr Hillercret Twentieth Century Study Club Tranald Conred Nroeram Nlav Women’s Club Culler Colonial Drive Grover [I Jones Hich Point PPWC Sheraton The Council of Jewish Women Ben Swartztere

Community Notices Highlight Local Moves and Travels

Henry Baker returns home on Rockford road after attending University of Virginia spring dances in Charlottesville. W A Hancock of 800 West Broad street underwent an operation at High Point Memorial hospital. Amelia Hough and Mrs N Cox head to Spartanburg South Carolina to visit the First Presbyterian kindergarten, plan to return by Wednesday. Jack Weils family visits Greensboro. Elizabeth Martin teaches near town. Tommy Allred recovers from bus accident injuries. Mary Elizabeth Clark returns from New York trip via Schenectady to stay with brother Steven Clark Jr. J W Tadlock recuperating at Randolph hospital Asheboro after an operation and visitors may come. William W Raper at 213 Lindsay street admitted to Baptist hospital Winston Salem for leg injury treatment.

Henry Baker Rockford Road Charlottesville University of Virginia William W. Raper Lindsay Street The Baptist Hospital Winston Salem

Community club and society events schedule week

A dense calendar lists meetings and social gatherings across clubs and auxiliaries. Activities include dinners at Emerywood and Boulevard units, bridge parties, garden club tours, theater for the Century study club, and a formal dinner dance at Emerywood with Royce Stoener orchestra.

Emerywood Country Club Royce Stoener

The Newest Coat Flourish

Fashion copy describes a pedigreed wool suede cloth fabric suitable for tailored clothes. It highlights softening qualities and a range of shades including beige black red green gray aqua and flag blue to suit various ensembles.

Jaeger Wins Eastern States Women’s Pairs. Life Master No 74

The article notes Paula Bacher and Lewis Jaeger win the Eastern States women’s pairs, with Jaeger earning Life Master No 74. It highlights Jaeger’s careful play in a key hand, including a heart finesse and improvised defense to secure nine tricks.

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Lindsay Memorial WSCS Begins Christian Study Course

The Lindsay Memorial Methodist Church Women’s Society of Christian Service opens a four lecture study on "Christian and Race" Friday at eight o’clock with Rev. and Mrs. Windimer E Hartman of Greensboro teaching. Mrs Hartman teaches sociology at Woman’s College and studies for a doctorate at UNC. All Methodist groups not yet enrolled are invited. visitors welcome. Baptist WMU Meet Postponed For Greentreet Church due later notice.

Lindsay Memorial Wscs Woman's Society of Christian Service Lindsay Menorial Methodist Church Windimer E Hartman Greensboro Hartman Womans College University of North Carolina

Births Reported for Margaret Ann Glenda Ruth and Yvonne Rita

Mr and Mrs Frank F Snodgerass announce a daughter Margaret Ann born April 18 at Boulevard unit High Point Memorial hospital Mrs Snodgerass is former Miss Margaret L White of this city Glenda Ruth born April 19 to Mr and Mrs Walter Boro of Brooklyn N Y and former residents of this city The Jones couple from New Orleans announce a daughter Yvonne Rita born April 17 Mrs Jones is former Miss Ursula Cearns and Mr Jones is a former resident of High Point

Frank F. Snoderass West Circle Drive Margaret Ann Boulevard High Point Memorial Hospital Snodgerass Margaret L White Glenda Ruth Boro Walter Boro Brooklyn N. Y T His City Glenda Ruth

Vacationists Seek North Carolina Travel Inquiries Rise

Raleigh reports the state division of advertising and news sees vacations inquiries averaging 500 per working day, about 10 percent above last year, with a projected 1,000 daily as the campaign gains steam. Inquiries totaled nearly 12,000 in Q1 1947, with New York leading, followed by Pennsylvania Illinois and Ohio. Canada and England also sent letters.

Raleigh Northarolina Isplay New York Pennsylvania Illinois Ohio Canada England

Administratrix Notice for James Pow Estate in North Carolina

Agnes J. Smith administratrix of the James Pow estate announces that all persons with claims must present them by March 18 1947 in Gutiford County North Carolina. Creditors are reminded to make immediate payment to the administratrix at Dallep &. This public notice is dated March 7 1947.

Hay Damestow Gutiford County North Carolina Tnis Dar mm Agnes ?. Smith Dallep James Pow

Gate City Host To Musicians

Greensboro April 21 High school musicians gather in Gate City for the 28th annual state contest and festival at the Woman's College campus 5000 students from 62 schools join 32 bands seven full orchestras 58 glee clubs and 21 mixed choruses. Climax comes Wednesday with a memorial day concert featuring 25 bands as one ensemble. Bands judged individually on maneuvers and twirling.

Greensboro Woman's College North Carolinas Memorialis

Notice of Administration of John A Sherton estate

Adminstrator D A Parsons announces for all claimants against the estate of John A Sherton of Guilford County North Carolina to present verified and itemized claims within one year or be barred. Creditors in High Point North Carolina and others indebted should settle promptly. Dated March 28 1947.

John A S Perton Guiltord North Carolina High Point D A. Parsons John A Sherton

Fire damages Onslow Theater in Jacksonville

The Onslow theatre valued at 25000 dollars was partially destroyed by fire yesterday. Flames began on the stage curtain and burned the roof interior and theatre equipment. Edward Arthur, theatre projectionist, suffered minor burns while pulling down the curtain. Manager Otis Strickland said the blaze started when the curtain brushed a spotlight during morning cleaning.

Jacksonville Onslow Theatre Edward Arthur Otis Strickland

Kinney to Represent Poland in Model UN Assembly

Anderson Ind April 21 John Kinney of High Point North Carolina a history student at Anderson College will represent Poland as a delegate in the Model Assembly of the United Nations to be held on campus April 15 26 The United Nations will send George Mathieu a secretariat member as speaker for the occasion Kinney a sophomore is active in other campus activities

Anderson Ind John Kinney East Green Street High Point N. C Anderson College Poland United Nations George Mathieu Secretariat Tcasion Kinney

Watches Sell at Discounted Prices with Lifetime Standout

Ceiling price listed as 9.35, sale price at 5.50 for watches offered either socket or wrist style. Described as beautiful mirror chrome case with sweep hand, stainless steel, and 6 percent Rand. Include name and address with payment plus postage on arrival.

Bex Allents

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