Garden Council names winners in annual Christmas decorating contest
High Point Garden Council announced nine winners across Modern Old-Fashioned and Fun divisions. Top Modern home was Mrs. Edgar Johnson of Westminster Drive with a greenery tree. Other winners include Mrs. Leroy Collins and Mrs. Cecil O'Brien. Old Fashioned winner was Jolly Workers Junior Garden Club at Pine Valley Circle. Fun category led by Mrs. Walter Grace at Oakview Road. Contested among High Point area neighborhoods with judging by the High Point Judges Club on theme, design, color and originality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point Garden Council
Edgar Johnson
Westminster Dr
Leroy Collins
1605
Valley Brook
Cecil O’brien
Beverly Hills Dr
Jolly Workers Junior Garden Club
Pine Valley Cir
Scott Whitely
Timberlake Dr
Marie Arsenault
Westchester Dr
Walter Grace
Oakview Rd
David Maners
Merry Drive
E. L. Shumate
Asbill
High Point
Oakview
Allen Jay
Archdale
Trinity
Brides Wanted for Sunday Publication Photos
In the office women’s department by noon on Sunday. Submit glossy 5 by 7 inch photos of brides and engagements with required information. Include engagement date and expected wedding month if possible.
Borax Trick Promises Shine for Mirrors
A note suggests adding a cup of borax to washing water to produce brighter mirrors. The tip appears in a household guidance column, highlighting a simple at home cleaning method using common mineral borax.
Women Robbers Caught in Paris Theft Ring
Paris police uncovered a gang stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars in electrical goods from department stores. The crew included 43 women and one man, Raymond Forhan, who transported merchandise for leader Dimitra Ligouris to spare the women from carrying it. The women took items from TVs to carving knives claiming repairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Raymond Forhan
Dimitra Ligouris
Playground Proves Better Than Classroom
Paris writers report Genevieve and Catherine Martel, caretakers at Bois de Boulogne, observe visiting children quickly pick up French. They note foreign children gain a working edge in two days and speak freely in two weeks, with classroom lessons proving harder. Current group includes Americans, French, a Greek, and a Vietnamese.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Genevieve
Catherine Martel
Bois de Boulogne
Cleaning method for mineral deposits on glass cookware
To remove stubborn white mineral deposits from glass cookware, half fill with very hot water and two tablespoons of vinegar. Boil for a few minutes, then wash in hot suds and rinse.
Myra Russell Weds Roland Brooks At Grace Lutheran Church
Miss Myra Annette Russell and Roland Rodger Brooks were married at Grace Lutheran Church with Rev. Hoke H. Ritchie officiating. The bride wore satin with chantilly lace, carried a white Bible and orchid, and was attended by maid of honor Janice Russell and bridesmaids. The groom's party included best man, ushers, and a reception followed at the church fellowship hall hosted by the bride's parents. The couple will reside in High Point after the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomasville
Myra Annette Russell
C. R. Russell
Fairna Ave
Roland Rodger Brooks
Roland Brooks
Rt. 2
Siler City
Grace Lutheran Church
Hoke H. Ritchie
Douglas Rayle
Greensboro
G. Philip Leary
High Point
Chantilly
Janice Russell
Leslie E. Brooks
Andrew A. Hobson
Orlando
Fila
Alan Parker
Helen Swain
Peggy Brooks
David C. Russell
Russell F
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Garden Council
Santa Takes
Santa Claus
Mrs. Walter
Grace
Stew
Art Richardson
Granville-Mayflower
Granville Bonded Warehouse
Hasailton St
Palizzio
Barefoot
Rice O'Neil and
Mezzio
Florsheim
Damans
Caressa, Red Cross
Capezio
Edith Henry
Memento and Era
Oldmaine
Trotters and
Amalfi
Esprits
Culberts
Church Street
Myra Russell Is
Married To
Mrs. Brooks
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