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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1952
Page
6
Neighbors hosted a luncheon at 808 Fifth Street to bid farewell to Mrs. W. R. Malpass who is moving to Burlington. The party featured a springtime motif with pink snapdragons and blue Dutch iris, a three course repast, and a silver sugar and cream set as a farewell gift.
Mrs. Laurance Ingram of this city and Mrs. William Ellis of Winston-Salem won East-West in the consolation bridge game Saturday at the second annual Piedmont North Carolina Contract Championship held at the Robert E Lee in Winston-Salem. The event also saw Mrs. E T Howard of High Point and W W Williams of Raleigh take third in the open pair contest with partners Ra Farber of Greensboro and Herbert Gerst of Norfolk, Va.
The Woman's Society of Christian Service of Sherwood Village Church met at Mrs. H. W. Hazelwood's home on Valley Drive for an evening program led by Miss Cherry. She discussed Korea, its people, and current needs, and two visitors joined, Mrs. Billmane or Mr. John Jeffries, alongside Miss Cherry.
Mrs W D Steelman hosted a birthday gathering for her son Junior Socket with games songs and entertainment at the family home. Guests included Toni Reece Betsy Judy Kaydeen Steelman Billy Paulette Goddard Ricky Billy Phyllis Hunt Donnie Harold Tuttle Bobby McGee and Brenda Steelman. Wash your dishes one at a time keeping water temperature steady.
Emerywood Country Club schedules a February 23 dance with Clyde Watson and his orchestra providing music. The club bulletin notes bingo on February 7 and 21, monthly buffet dinners begin next month, and bi weekly Sunday dinners, ladies bridge luncheons, and family night dinners with bridge. New members J and Mrs Norman Weisbecker added to the roster.
YWCA events outline a busy week with swimming sessions at the YMCA, dinners and musical programs by the Business and Professional Club and Adams Club, adult swimming, youth events like Bobby Soxer Valentine and Teen conferences, education and committee meetings, board session, and a membership luncheon. The Winston-Salem YWCA hosts the Y Teen Conference registration and related church service.
The Mothers Prayer Band will meet tomorrow at two thirty at Mrs. Jeff Johnson's home 1410 English Street for the regular session. The Stephens Bible Study Class will gather with Miss Rosa Sutherland at 217 Lindsay Street Wednesday at three o clock with Rev. C K Gentry to speak.
A long list of meetings and social activities for various clubs and groups. The schedule includes Altrusa Club meals, a canasta party for Miss Barbara Russell, Garden Club meetings with speakers, a YMCA dinner for Business and Professional Women, and multiple garden club gatherings. Also noted are wedding-related events for the Cottam Younts, including a rehearsal party, a wedding breakfast, and a ceremony at First Methodist Church.
North Carolina Agriculture Commissioner L Y Ballentine warned of possible shortages and slow fertilizer deliveries since October an increase in food materials could further reduce supplies in the Southeast farmers should place orders immediately to avoid gaps in spring fertilizer needs.
Miss Rita Demas of Greece, four years a High Point resident, won best speaker honors at the Wesleyan Service Guild of Calvary Methodist Church February meeting at Mrs Nas Chapman's home. She described wartime bombing, postwar Communist arrivals, Greek customs, and gratitude for American citizenship. Mrs. Jack Samuels announced World Day of Prayer on February 29 and planned a snack supper for youths March 2. Refreshments for 27 members and guests were served. New member welcomed Mrs John McIntyre. guests included Miss Demas, Mrs Pat Hines, and Mrs Harold McMahon.
The Archie J Laurie family, vacationing in Hollywood Florida, express gratitude they were away from home in Elizabeth New Jersey when a plane crash occurred nearby. Laurie, an NYSE account executive, described a long-distance call confirming their daughter survived as debris from the aircraft damaged their third-floor apartment.
The Norwegian Weather Bureau cut another 24 hours of winter predictions as the first events near start day. Forecasters admitted the earlier snow storm forecast had gone astray and warned spectators to expect continued cold clear weather.
Robert L. Brown of Vaughan married Ada Saunders Brown widow of his brother on February 9 1952 in a simple ceremony at the bride’s home Rev G M Allison of People's Methodist Church Thomasville officiated The couple will live at 115 Gray Street where Mrs Brown teaches piano Mr Brown a retired lumberman had four sons and four daughters from his first marriage
The text highlights dust absorbing properties of scatter rugs and their reversible design for double duty. It suggests finishing unpainted furniture with washable enamel or washable finish for easy upkeep.
Mr and Mrs J P Slawter welcome a daughter Dorothy on February 6 at High Point Memorial Hospital. Mr and Mrs Duncan Butler announce daughter Lillian Faye born February 9 at High Point Memorial Hospital. Julia Faye Whicker and Ronda Kay Martin also born February 9 and 10 respectively at the same hospital to their parents. Edward Gene Hill born February 9 and Daryle Madison Blackburn born February 10 at High Point Memorial Hospital.
The Overseas Club will meet Thursday evening at 8 o'clock at the home of Mrs. A. H. Kimbie, 1707 Welborn Street.
Brig. Gen. William C. Manley will assume command at Cherry Point Marine Air Corps Station next Monday succeeding Maj. Gen. Vernon S. McGee who departs to lead Fleet Marine Force Pacific at El Toro California. A Marine Corps announcement confirms the command change.
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