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High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Aug 16, 1950

Page

7

Bride elects feted and weddings planned in town week

Social calendar lists multiple engagements and upcoming weddings. Barbara Ann Lain and Joann Davis are among brides to be, with rehearsals at Wesley Memorial Church and First Baptist, receptions at home and hotel venues, and auxiliary picnics, teas, and square dancing events scheduled through Friday evening.

Barbara Ann Lain Wilma Kearns Denny Street Lea Sumner Sedgefield “Shack Joann Davis Lee Sumner Joan Davis Lacy High Sedgefield Shack

Killarn ey Rose Medallion Crochet Pattern by Anne Cabot

Dainty embroidered forget me nots and trailing ribbons frame a Killarn ey Rose medallion ideal for bureau scarf pillowcase and topsheet. Pattern 5050 provides complete crocheting instructions material list hot iron transfer six motifs and directions. Send 20 cents and pattern number to Anne Cabot High Point Enterprise New York. Anne Cabot’s Big Album adds dozens of new designs gifts decorations and four gift patterns for 25 cents.

Anne Cabot Killarney Bureau High Point Enterprise Ave. Americas New York N. Y

First Methodist Guild Hears Conference Report

The Wesleyan Service Guild at First Methodist heard a Lake Junaluska conference report from Miss Annabel Thompson after a devotional by Miss Tressie Caudle. Guests joined a hosted tea by Mrs. Pauline Leonard and Misses Martha Hayworth, Marie Rice, and Annabel Thompson.

First Methodist Guild Wesleyan Service Guild First Methodist Church Pauline Leonard Arbordale Drive Gladis Kivett Margaret Carter Tressie Caudle Annabel Thompson Caudle Miss Thompson Greensboro Guild Lake Junaluska Selah Alabama Leonard Martha Hayworth Marie Rice

Miss Bonnie Nelson Bridal Shower At South Westchester

Mrs. Arnold Johnson and Mrs. Vernon Sells hosted a informal party for Miss Bonnie Nelson on South Westchester drive. Guests enjoyed games and prizes as a corsage and colorful arrangements welcomed the bride elect. Refreshments followed with gifts and a hostess gift of white vanity lamps. About fifteen friends attended.

Bonnie Nelson Arnold Johnson Vernon Sells South Westchester Drive Doris Davis Ruth Hedgecock Fred Leonard Frank Sapp

Youth Says He's Sorry He Didn’t Kill Father

Detroit report describes 42 year old Lyle L Griffin gravely wounded by his 14 year old son Lyle Griffin Jr who is in juvenile detention after claiming he was sorry he did not kill his father for beating his mother The mother Mrs Mabel Griffin age 45 is hospitalized with head injuries The incident followed an attack with a chair over alleged whiskey money.

Detroit Lyle L. Griffin Lyle Griffin, Jr Mabel Griffin van Dyke Memorial Hospital Michael Helminger

Notice of Absolute Divorce Action in High Point

The Municipal Court of Guilford County North Carolina serves Claude A. Rutledge in an action by Ruby M. Rutledge seeking an absolute divorce after over two years of separation. The defendant must appear at the Guilford County Clerk's office in High Point within twenty days after September 12 1950 to answer or demur.

North Carolina Guilford County City of High Point Ruby M. Rutledge Claude A. Rutledge M. W. Nash Charles R. Jarrell

Nurses Honor Two Club Members At Burrus Clinic Gathering

The Burrus Clinic Nurses and Secretaries held their August meeting at the city lake with a supper honoring two members Mrs. George Gillie and Mrs. William Seckler. Guests included mothers Mrs. Sykes and Mrs. Guy and various club members plus visitors from Danville Virginia.

Burrus Clinic City Lake George Gillie Peggy Sykes William Seckler Grace Ann Guy Red'’ Sykes Tom Guy Clarence Haley Glenn Jackson Margaret White Doris Barnes Dot Payne S. D. Smith Chester Marion Evelyn Cain Grace Peele Mary Whiteley Hazel Johnson Frances Crawford James Montgomery Danville Harriet Edwards

Luncheon Honors Miss Tobias Before Wedding

Mrs. Samuel Shavitz hosted a Sedgefield luncheon at one o'clock to honor Miss Barbara Tobias prior to her marriage to Fred Swartzberg Sunday evening at the B'Nai Israel synagogue. Guests included out of town attendees and relatives, with gifts and corsages, and plans for further pre nuptial events in Burlington.

Tobias - Swartzberg Bliss Greensboro Adolph Guyes F. W. Guyes Salisbury Sidney Guyes Burlington Tobias- Swartzberg B'Nai Israel Sam Tobias Sedgefield Inn Samuel Shavitz Sedgefield Miss Tobias Barbara Tobias Fred Swartzberg Arthur Cassell Ben Swartzberg Shavitz Marlene Wolfe Omaha Nebraska Tobias-Swartzberg Clara Jean Pulitzer New Orleans Tomma Leyton Ben Fein Oakland California Harry Jacobs B. J. Robbins Shirley Robbins Durham Moe Hellman Adrian Hellman New York City Tobias Sally Goldman

Ladies Honor Miss Kathryn Wrenn Bride-Elect At Bridge Party

Mesdames John Albertson and Floyd Lewis hosted a bridge party at 450 Lindsay Street honoring Miss Kathryn Wrenn. Three tables, lilies of the valley, rosebud centerpieces, and a silver bell marked the guest of honor, with prizes for top scores and traveling honors.

Mesdames John Albertson Floyd Lewis Kathryn Wrenn John R. Albertson Lewis Lindsay Street Miss Wrenn Claude Carter Charles Mendenhall Wrenn China Worth D. Wiike Hugh Kellam

Kimreys announce birth of daughter Sandra Rae

Mr and Mrs Russell Kimrey of St Johns Street announce the birth of a daughter Sandra Rae on August 15 at the Boulevard unit of High Point Memorial Hospital.

Russell Kimrey St. Johns Street Sandra Rae Boulevard An High Point Memorial Hospital

Peterson's Ointment relieves itching in piles

Millions of sufferers over 40 years found relief from itching and smarting piles with Peterson's Ointment. A user testimonial claims the cooling soothing formula stopped itching, eased discomfort, and helped sleep, with 40c and 70c sizes backed by money back guarantee.

Peterson

Local arrivals and visits report across North Carolina scene

Mrs Grady Hall of Baltimore arrives to spend weeks with her parents Mr and Mrs R A Lohr in Route 5. Miss Mickey Streicher joins Emerywood Country Club staff replacing Edna Griffis. Carolyn and Patricia Murray return from Camp Greystone after eight weeks. Carolyn as junior counsellor Patricia as camper. Mr and Mrs Edwin Chappell and son Richard return home from South Carolina after three weeks visiting related families. Mrs R C Soyars of Fayetteville attends her son Robert C Soyars Jr wedding. she had been in High Point. Mr and Mrs George Earp and daughter of Thomasville spent weekend in western North Carolina for Cherokees drama Onto These Hills. Mrs Paul R Spencer, patient at High Point Memorial Hospital Boulevard unit, improving and receiving visitors. Mrs Stanley B Hubbard and children visit Grissom family on East Green street. Canned sweet potatoes scalloped with butter sugar and seasoning described for serving with cold meats.

Carolyn Patricia Murray Forrest H. Murray Parkway Camp Greystone Hendersonville Patricia Edwin Chappell Richard Ferndale Drive South Carolina R. C. Soyars Fayetteville High Point Robert C. Soyars, Jr George Earp

Pretty Trio Bolero Ensemble Pattern No 8575

Youthful bolero ensemble described with bold striped blouse fabric and perforated pattern No 8575 in sizes 12 through 20. Includes yardage for skirt and bolero and blouse. instructions request 25 cents and name, address, size, and pattern number to Sue Burnett at the High Point Enterprise. Also mentions chocolate frosted Mary Ann sponge cakes and Connecticut motto Land of Steady Habits.

Sue Burnett High Point Enterprise Ave. Americas New York N. Y

Latham’s War Duty Returns As Reins Bill Passes

Former Navy officer Latham, elected 1944, wrote the reins bill language and saw its passage. He learned he was a Congressman only after reading an old Honolulu newspaper during a secret South Pacific mission. He is back on active duty temporarily.

Latham Honolulu South Pacific

Also Mentioned on This Page

Burlington Country Club P. H. Dalton Sr P. H. Dalton, Jr Hillcrest Drive Marion Rowland, Jr Jean Graham Dunn American Legion Auxiliary G. M. Haley Howell Street Wilma Bishop Randolph Street Esma Shelton the Odd Fellows City Lake Park City Recreation Department Wesley Memorial Church Ed Davis Sheraton Hotel Edgedale Drive Waddells Greensboro Road Maxine Kim Lain-Livengood Edward J. Davis Davis-High Guyer Street Burgess Chapel Lacy Thacker High Wesley Memorial Methodist Church Harry Doctor Max Bones Jennie Land Woman’s Club Thomasville Thomas Livengood First Pilgrim Holiness Church Maxine Kimrey Thomas Mitchell First Baptist Church Rose Marshall E. Ginsburg N. Main St Jayne D. Jayne Jayne's Kellogg's Fairmont Park Young Woman's Missionary Society of Archdale Wscs Woman's Christian Service of The Archdale Methodist Church Wm. Seckler Quting Burrus Clinis Club Noris Frazier Marshall Short Mike Kupecki Everett Wall Polly Moon Louise Short Ruby Brooks Betsy Sarah Wrenn Kimrey Finest Ladies Janet Norwood Tiny Price Fireman Grady Hall Baltimore, Md R. A. Lohr Mickey Streicher Emerywood Country Club Miss Streicher Edna B. Griffis Virginia Fort Belair Paul R. Spencer High Point Memorial Hospital Stanley B. Hubbard Mary Ann and Stanley, Jr Charlotte Pretty Trio State of Connecticut Winchell Ruth Snyder Zemo Eeers Wfc Tobias and Youthmore Juilliard Coats
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