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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1947
Page
6
Covington hosts Garden Makers club meeting with Mrs. R. K. Stewart speaking on Soil and Soil Preparation. She covers soil content, compost enrichment, drainage, and fall planting options. Members vote to support a spring garden school.
The High Point chapter of the North Carolina Hairdressers and Cosmetologists association held a dinner meeting at the Sheraton hotel. Officers and directors for the new fiscal year were elected by ballot including President Ruby Patterson and First Vice President Maurice Peace.
The weekly ladies bridge event at Merywood Country Club announced North-South top scores by Mesdames Laurence Ingram and W C Jones Jr and runners-up Hall A Davis with C S Beaver. East-West winners were Mesdames R D Tijlson and Harold McKee with second place Mesdames W P Hazelwood and J T Ryan. Three contract tables played. winners included Mesdames Morris Jones Victor Dallas and Miss Sarah Hutchens. luncheon followed.
Mrs W H Linthicum hosted the Women's Christian Temperance Union gathering at Boulevard home with 24 members and one visitor. Delegates reported on the northwest district meeting in Lexington on April 18 where local president Mrs J L Payne was elected district president. Literature chairman Mrs E H Parker announced material placed at bus and railway stations and the group voted to place Union Signal in school libraries. Raising projects were discussed by Mrs J A Eshelman and Mrs C B Hauser was welcomed as a new member.
Nu Phi Mu Hai sorority unit met at the YWCA Adams Memorial building last evening for a bridge game. Miss Peggy Jane Bryant won high score prize a box of candy. Miss Winifred Wall the president presided over a business session with eight in attendance. Dainty refreshments were served afterward.
Mrs Bohannon and Mrs James hosted a social evening for Miss Lucille James at 638 Wesley Place. Guests included family and friends from High Point Asheboro and Thomasville. The event featured decorative flowers, a bridal guestbook, and a cake-cutting plan for the wedding rehearsal at Calvary Methodist Church.
Rev. Paul Hardin Jr spoke on living in a world community at the Altrusa club spring banquet at the Sheraton hotel. About 65 members and guests attended as Miss Lois Welborn welcomed visitors and district officials were honored with orchids. Vocal numbers by Coltrane and Thoma accompanied by Mrs Strictland, with table decor featuring American flags globes pansies and a dove of peace.
Preliminary reports show North Carolina residents strong in backing the fight on cancer. Mrs. George E. Marshall, commander of the state division, announces the 1947 fundraising appeal with John D. Larkins Jr. as campaign chairman. The national goal is 12 million dollars, with North Carolina tasked to raise 168 thousand. Leading state figures head county campaigns.
The calendar lists a Wednesday 7:30 pm High Point PPWC meeting at the Sheraton and 8:30 am Study group with Mrs. Ben Swartz. Thursday includes an informal party for Mrs. J Grady Goldston Jr at 1208 Woodland, Tea and Topics at Fairway hosted by Mrs Logan Porter, and a family night dinner at Emerywood. Friday covers Priscilla club at 202 Citerest, Philomathean at North Main, April Evening bridge, Pentagon spring dance at Emerywood, and a monthly Emerywood dinner dance with Royce Stoener orchestra.
The High Point chapter No. 106 Order of the Eastern Star held a regular meeting at the Masonic temple presided by Mrs. Mildred Baker and Clarence Albertson. Mrs. A. C. Muser of Norfolk was welcomed. one petition was received and by-laws read. Initiation ceremony set for May 27. 43 members attended.
Mrs J Grady Goldston Jr will be honored at an informal coke party tomorrow from 11 30 to 12 30 hosted by Mrs Phil Warner and her daughter at their home 1208 Woodland.
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