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High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Aug 03, 1949

Page

6

Miss Diane Snyder Hosts Bridge Shower for Betty Ragan

Miss Diane Snyder gave a bridge shower at her home on Chestnut Street for bride-elect Betty Ragan of Lincolnton who will wed Bill Williams on August 19. Guests enjoyed bridge and rummy, with prizes including a 4 emmie coat and satin slides, a nosegay marked table, and a lipstick kit for the sister of the bride.

Betty Ragan Diane Snyder Chestnuttreet Ragan Bill Williams Lincolnton Emmie Aso Caroline Arden Ted Williamson Greenspore Jean Sheetz Doris Allen Nancy Ragan E. C. Ragan Rachel Wall Jeane Sheetz Betty Darby Barbara Mabry Dénnis Allen Sara Jane Wall Edna Wall Smith Adelaide Patterson LT. Davis Elouise Garner Irene Mink

Woodmen Circle Dinner Friday to Include Guests

The High Point grove of the Supreme Forest Woodmen Circle will meet at 7 pm Friday in the City Lake dining room. Greensboro members will join and special guest Miss Blanche Eakin state manager will attend. Reservations to Mrs. Paul Carroll by Thursday morning.

High Point Grove Supreme Forest Woodmen Circle City Lake Greensboro Grove Blanche Eakin Paul Carroll

Mrs Allred Hosts Informal Shower For Bride Elect Cauble

Mrs J H Allred entertained at 701 Sunset Drive with a coke party to honor Miss Nancy Cauble bride elect. Guests numbering about 25 enjoyed a kitchen shower style gathering with gifts and buffet refreshments as Cauble’s engagement to S E Richbourg Jr of Lexington is announced. The wedding is set for August.

Mrs. Allred Miss Cauble J. H. Allred Sunset Drive Nancy Cauble S. E. Richbourg, Jr Lexington David E. Cauble D. E. Cauble Henry Whipple Mr. Richean

Pilot Club Plans Aid In International Projects and August Fish Fry

The Pilot club of Greensboro Winston-Salem and High Point votes to support international projects including a August 16 fish fry at the city lake. They also plan a marionette show October 27 and aid to Virmoutiers France and a Clayton Georgia pilot in England.

Pilot Club Tri-City International Organization Greensboro Winston-Salem High Point City Lake A. Coke Cecil Charles Wirsching Wirsching Chicago Shelly York International Virmoutiers London England Clayton

Cooperettes Hold Meeting at Mrs Pitts Home Honor Past President

The Cooperettes International met at Mrs. Reitzel Pitts' home 1131 Montlieu Avenue for a long business session after July cancellations. Mrs. Homer Barrett presided pro tem in Mrs. H. T. Short's absence. twelve members and one guest, Beth Hopkins, attended. A handkerchief shower honored retiring president Eddie Clodfelter. Girl Scout support was discussed. refreshments followed the session.

Cooperettes, International Reitzel Pitts Montlieu Avenue Homer Barrett H. T. Short Little Beth Hopkins Eddie Clodfelter Girl Scout Mesdames R

Local families announce multiple births at High Point Memorial hospital

A batch of birth notices from High Point area families lists newborns including Gene Grayson Jr, Craig Lynn Fulton, Rhonda Sue Beauchamp, Mark Lynn Hoffman, Pamela Annette Mabe, Linda Faye Jarrell, and their birth dates and hospital units. Parents include Gene and Juanita Weaver, W G Fulton, Herman Beau champ, F D Hoffman Jr, C R Mabe, and Lester Jarrell.

Gene Weaver Geddy Avenue Gene Grayson, Jr Washington Street High Point Memorial Hospital Craig Fulton W. G. Fulton English Street Craig Lynn Boulevard Beauchamp Herman Beauchamp Dorris Street Rhonda Sue Lester Jarrell Route 3 Linda Faye

YWCA Business Club to Send Delegates to Crabtree Meeting

The YWCA Business and Professional club meeting at Adams Memorial Y announced delegates would attend a fall conference at Crabtree Park near Durham on September 17 and 18. Delegates to be elected September 6, with Miss Rada Poston as project chair assigning each member one program for six months. Mrs. Charlotte Sheffield returned from vacation to resume duties as executive secretary.

Crabtree Park Durham The YWCA Adams Memorial Y Rada Poston Charlotte Sheffield Vera MacFerree

Peterson's Ointment offers quick eczema itch relief

An ad touts Peterson's Ointment for eczema pimples and red blotches. It promises fast itch relief and improved skin appearance with a money back guarantee if not satisfied. Available at all druggists for 40 cents.

Peterson Kin

Andersons Farm Bill Gains Senate Backing

In Washington on August 3 the senate backed the house farm bill keeping rigid price supports at 90 percent of parity for another year while Senator Anderson pushes bipartisan support for his plan. He favors flexible supports for some crops and a production payment option for others, aligning with Brannan’s program.

Washington Senate Anderson D-Nm Brannan

Miss Hazel Johnson Hosts Altrusa Board Dinner

Miss Hazel Johnson president of High Point Altrusa club entertained the board of directors at the August dinner and board session at her home with six of seven members present. The budget for the new year was presented by treasurer Mrs Vera H Smith and accepted. A four course dinner and floral table centerpieces marked the gathering with attendees including Miss Jessie Mae Young Miss Gladis Kivett and Mrs Vera H Smith.

Hazel Johnson High Point Altrusa Club 246 Boulevard Vera H. Smith Miss Johnson Ethel Moxley Jessie Mae Young Gladis Kivett Madeline Hoover Vera Idol

Bride Elect Miss Mary Smith Fetes At Lexington Avenue Party

Miss Mary Smith bride elect was feted by her aunts Mesdames Myrtle Epps Ina Epps Lucien Williams and James Ledwell at Mrs Ledwell's Lexington avenue home. Guests arranged summer flowers, presented tuberose corsage, and gifted linen. The event included a dessert course after an informal gathering with about 25 attendees.

Lou Smith Thomasville Detroit James Thomas Gannon Myrtle Epps Ina Epps Lucien Williams James Ledwell Mrs. Ledwell Lexington Avenue Miss Smith

Lillian I Massey Group Dines at Rainbow Club

The Lillian I Massey chapter of the National Secretaries Association met at the Rainbow Supper Club for dinner. Mrs. Bess Oglesby led the meeting and announced a beach party planned for August 12 at Ocean Drive and a September membership drive.

Lillian I. Massey Group Rainbow Rainbow Supper Club Lillian I Massey National Secretaries Association Bess Oglesby Ocean Drive Catherine Leach

Half Safe Arrid Creamogen Ad in 1949 Baltimore Paper

Sandra Lane promotes Arrid Creamogen deodorant claiming 48 hour odor control and 1 to 3 days sweat protection. Ad highlights skin safety, non crystallization, money back guarantee, and a 39 cent price plus tax with address on package.

Baltimore Sandra Lane

Buffet Dinner Honors Miss Betty Ellison Bride Elect

Miss Betty Ellison, bride elect for Clifton Lee Evans, was feted at a buffet dinner hosted by Mrs Banks Evans on Lexington Route 4. The couple plan a August 11 wedding at First Methodist Church. Reception decor featured white flowers and a miniature wedding slipper marked the honoree with a rice and rose corsage. Mrs Evans presented a set of china to the honoree. About 17 guests attended.

Betty Ellison Banks Evans Lexington Evans Miss Ellison Clifton Lee Evans First Methodist Church

Prayer Band to Meet Thursday at 2:30 PM

The Mother's Prayer Band will meet Thursday afternoon at 2 30 with Mrs. T E Goins 1502 King Street The Woman's Wesley Class of Main Street Methodist Church will hold its meeting Thursday evening at 7 at the Church Mrs Eddie White will be hostess at this time

Mother's Prayer Band T. E. Goins King Street Wesley Main Street Methodist Church Eddie White

Local Residents Return From Visits and Trips

About People Miss Mary Louise Burger returns home after a two month visit in Washington DC with her aunt Mrs Mary Spencer and cousin Mrs Zula Mae Cooke. Nan Elizabeth Talley vacationing in Pittsburgh with Mr and Mrs J E Talley. J O Cooke Jr and family back from Florida including Daytona Beach Silver Springs and Orlando. Barbara Bartsch to return from Bridgeport Connecticut and Massachusetts. J C Culler hosts Clarkdale Mississippi guests J C Harrison Jr. of Clarkdale. Mrs Harrison formerly Alberta Fausnet of High Point. Rev J D Crawford and Mrs Crawford visiting L C Crawford in Raleigh street. Mrs W J Staley returns home from Archdale after hospital operation.

Mary Louise Burger Washington, D. C Mary Spencer Zula Mae Cooke Nan Elizabeth Talley Winston Road Pittsburgh, Pa Mrs. J. E. Talley J. O. Cooke, Jr Jimmy Larry E. Farris Ave Florida Daytona Beach Silver Springs Orlando Barbara Bartsch Albert Ray Bridgeport J. C. Culler J. C. Harrison, Jr Clarkdale, Mississippi W. J. Staley Archdale Boulevard

Cream Cheese Spread with Anchovy and Onion Flavor

Soften a 3 ounce package of cream cheese and mix in a tablespoon of anchovy paste and a teaspoon of grated onion. Spread over tomato juice cocktail and finish with a dusting of finely grated parsley for color.

Duplicate And Contract Bridge Winners Named

Winners from Emery wood country club weekly ladies bridge session were announced. In North-South duplicate, Laurance Ingram and UW C. Durland led. Laura Holbrook and Lucy Harris followed. East-West top pair was J. T. Ryan and S. Beaver with Harold McKee and Logan Porter second. Table prizes went to Elizabeth H. Covin con, Albert Hart Jr., and Howard Blair. New fall fabric features chiffon-weight tweed offering texture with light weight.

Emerywood Country Club Mesdames Laurance Ingram UW C. Durland Laura Holbrook Lucy Harris J. T. Ryan S. Beaver Harold McKee Logan Porter Elizabeth H. Covincon Albert Hart, Jr Howard Blair

Community Club Meets Thursday Afternoon

The Community club will meet Thursday at 3:30 PM. The city lake picnic moved to August 17. Platinum has been known to science for about 200 years.

City Lake

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