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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1953
Page
5
Harold Alexander was guest speaker for the Le Fleurette Garden Club at Mrs. W. E. Davis Jr. home on Louis avenue. He presented Iris and Its Growing Habits with colored slides and described planting methods to create decorative beds. Hosting members served the 15 club menu of coffee and delicacies.
Mrs Clifford Richardson was honored at a miscellaneous shower hosted by Mrs D C Richardson. Miss Marie Beeson of Sophia to wed Wade Pugh Aug 29. Mary Talley hosted a luncheon on High Point Road. Mrs Jack Fenner hosted a bridge night. Central Falls staff held three-table games with prizes. Billy Stokes Feezer, son of Mr and Mrs Stokes Feezer, celebrated his tenth birthday with friends after swimming at the municipal pool.
Carolyn Murray daughter of Mr and Mrs Forrest Murray of Parkway left recently by Streamliner for New York City where she and several friends will work during the winter. Several local residents including Charlie Ferguson and Taft Henderson underwent surgeries with varying recoveries and visitors welcomed.
Western North Carolina social listings show Miss Betty Gwyn Delk Miss Nancy Winfrey Miss Pat Gunter and others hosting informal gatherings at homes in Asheboro Zebulon and Trinity. The weekend features weddings receptions cake cuttings and rehearsals with families including the Lowe Crowder Estes Whitley and Tucker circles plus venues at Blair Park Clubhouse and Zebulon churches.
Mrs E W Fowler spoke at the Pilot Club covered dish supper about her experiences as an English war bride. She described arriving in 1946 with coupon shortages in postwar America and returning to England in 1951 with her son. She noted clothing shortages for children and knickersbockers and knee socks as common attire.
Mrs. Robins Tilden hosted a luncheon at Sedgefield Inn for Miss Velva Hayden Tucker with 12 guests. A white corsage and a centerpiece of gladioli and roses highlighted the event, gift was a silver vegetable dish, and attendees included close family.
At Wesley Memorial Church a tea honors Miss Peggy Mont bride elect of Durham. The event hosted by Mrs. Bruce Clodfelter and Mrs. Milton McLaughlin with Miss Patsy in attendance runs Sunday from 3 to 4 30 p m. Mrs Delores Beck will wed H E Thomas Jr at Central Friends meeting.
The Wesleyan Service Guild of Mount Vernon Methodist Church will gather tomorrow evening at 7 30 at the church with Mrs Cone Spencer and Mrs Norman Elder hosting. The Ready Class of English Street Baptist Church will meet Thursday evening at 7 30 with Mrs Pet Gregory at 2405 Van Buren.
Miss Sally Trepke, bride elect, was feted at a bridge and canasta party hosted by Miss Nancy Lewis and Mrs. George Holland at Holland home on Woodrow. Corsages for Sally and her mothers marked the event. prizes went to Mrs. Trekpe and Miss Joanne Murrow.
Mr. and Mrs. Bud Sexton Route 1 announce the birth of twin daughters Barbara Ellen and Beverly Christine on August 13 at High Point Memorial Hospital. The mother is former Miss Betty Jane Campbell.
The Robbins Club gathers at 7:00 followed by Adams Club ice cream supper and Starduster's business meeting. Community Cl and Agenda Club convene at 7:30 and 8:00 at 225 Woodrow for officer elections and social activities.
Irene Hicks daughter of Mr and Mrs Thomas Hicks married Eugene Bunting son of Mr and Mrs Sam Bunting in Greensboro on August 7. Mrs Bunting a Walnut Cove High School graduate works at Blue Gem Manufacturing Co while the bride served in the U S Navy.
The United Society of Friends Women of Archdale Friends Church will meet at 8 p.m. Thursday at Mrs. Rachel Anne Smiths home in Cedar Lodge Park Fair Grove. Associate hostesses will be Lola McCampbell Annie Blair Bertha Hill and Norma Owens.
The Trinity Archdale Home Demonstration Club will meet at Archdale School Thursday morning at 8 30 for its regular monthly meeting.
Miss Lois Griffin bride elect was honored at an informal miscellaneous shower hosted by Mrs. Clayton Herndon and Miss Jettie Smith at the Herndon residence on Ward Street. Guests received corsages and participated in games with prizes. The evening featured a display of gifts including a coffee percolator, with decorated cakes and wedding bells served at dessert.
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