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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Feb 16, 1947

Page

19

Valentine Tea Honors Jr. High Student Council Officers

About 450 students filled the nasium for a valentine tea dance honoring outgoing and incoming student council officers. New officers were Don McNeill president Max Shoaf vice president Erline Hall secretary treasurer and Shirley Ray Gallimore public relations. outgoing officers were Bille McGuinn president Tommy Lentz vice president Joan Crowder secretary treasurer and Jo Ann Ronk public relations chief.

Ndt Adece Bud Montgomery Don McNeill Max Shoaf Erline Hall Shirley Ray Gallimore Bille McGuinn Tommy Lentz Joan Crowder Jo Ann Ronk Don McNeil Erline Enterprise Pho- 0

Jewish Women Meet Wednesday at Mrs Fine's Home

The High Point Council of Jewish Women will gather Wednesday evening at 8 30 at 508 Parkways the residence of Mrs Julius Fine. The meeting invites members to discuss council activities and neighborhood concerns.

High Point Council of Jewish Women Julius Fine Parkways

Miss Goins Feted At Bridal Shower

Ruth Goins, soon to wed Jack Welch, was honored at a shower on Cable Street hosted by Mesdames Grissom and McDowell. Guests joined games and a treasure hunt as the honoree received a shower of gifts, with sandwiches cookies and drinks served.

Ruth Goins Jack Welch Mesdames W. E. Grissom G. A. McDowell Cable Street Robert Goins Vivian Beck Gertrude Griffin Vera Cavin Mesdames C. F. Cavin Earl Grissom Clarence Sechrest Claude Joyce R. T. Leonard Effie Griffin N. L. Goins

Nadine Bodenhamer Weds Kester Burrow Jr in Greensboro

Nadine Bodenhamer daughter of Mr and Mrs C B Bodenhamer of Kernersville marries Kester Ray Burrow Jr son of Mr and Mrs K R Burrow of High Point on January 25 in Greensboro North Carolina. The couple will reside on Kernersville route one. Less than 200000 blind people are residents of the United States.

The United States

Priscilla Club Hosts Valentine Luncheon at Mrs Perry Home

Priscilla club members gathered yesterday at Mrs. Charles W. Perry’s Sherbrook court home for a luncheon. Guests enjoyed a self serve table with red satin bows and heart ties as centerpieces, and the Valentine theme continued in the salad and dessert courses. Attending were Mesdames H. L. Brockmann S. C. Clark Vernon Idol J. F. Hayden Owen Reese Charles F. Carroll W. B. Hall Paul Hardin Paul Jones Frank Smith Harry Alexander and R. K. Young.

Priscilla Club Charles W. Perry Sherbrook Court Valentine Mrs. Perry Mesdames H. L. Brockmann S. C. Clark Vernon Idol J. F. Hayden Owen Reese Charles F. Carroll W. B. Hall Paul Hardin Paul Jones Frank Smith Harry Alexander R. K. Young

Johnson Harris Vows Announced in Thomasville

Announcement is made of the marriage of Dorothy Treva Harris to Nolen Vestal Johnson. The ceremony occurred January 30 at the bride’s home with Rev. D A Oakley officiating. The couple reside on Thomasville route 1.

Thomasville Dorothy Treva Harris Arthur P. Harris Nolen Vestal Johnson L. W. Johnson D. A. Oakley Trinity Methodist Church Johnson Thomasville High School Ragan Knitting Company Hasty High School National Barber Shop

Concert Group Plans Annual Meet Monday

The Community Concert association will hold a dinner meeting at the Sheraton hotel Monday at six thirty to recruit new members and contact lapsed ones. Mrs Goodwin of the Columbia Concerts group will join, and plans for the next season's program will be discussed with listed captains and volunteers from city schools and colleges.

Community Concert Association Sheraton Hotel Goodwin Columbia Concerts Group New York Association Harry. Alexander Mesdames Charles Barrier Taylor Simpson Laurance Ingram Frank Wood Harold Bennett Stanley Davis R. R. Fountain H. T. Hudson Harriss Covington A. B. Huff Farrell Gray Edward L. Short George Machen L. L. Wilkinson W. B. Hall Valerie J. Harris Walter Tice Roland Holton

Azaleas Topic Set For Burbank Garden Club

The Burbank Garden Club will meet Wednesday at 10 AM at 761 Sunset Drive hosted by Mrs J H Allred. Guest speaker Mrs R T Amos will discuss Azaleas as her topic.

Burbank

Mid-Week Study Event at Mrs Watsons Brentley Circle

The Mid-Week Study club will meet Wednesday at three o clock in the afternoon with Mrs W L Watson hosting at her Brentley Circle residence for the regular current events program.

W. L. Watson Brentley Circle

Eldridge Dies After Gastonia Inn Shooting

Jimmy Eldridge aged 22 died after a Tuesday shooting at a West Gastonia Inn. Police held Fred Hayes 27 manager of the Inn in connection with the case.

Gastonia Jimmy Eldridge Fred Hayes

Valentine Themed Church and P T A Notices Across Local Congregations

Several church groups and clubs hold meetings and social events this week. The Susannah Wesley class of Wesley Memorial Methodists plans a dinner at 6 30 p m, with reservations via two hosts. Archdale Methodist hosts Mrs White at 7 30 p m in Archdale. Green Street Baptist Youth host a Valentine Banquet attended by 115, featuring a Mills Home guest, Bobby Allman, and a womanless wedding. Ada Blair PTA to hear Miss Saunders on Radio In The Schools. Woman’s Society of Christian Service shares an event titled Children of One World with speakers and prayers. First Baptist Adult Training hosts a Valentine party with heart hunt and games, prize winners announced, and Emile Serposs performing piano. Allen Jay Baptist hosts Intermediate class with 24 members and Valentine festivities.

Baptist Young People’s Department Green Street Baptist Sunday School Lloyd Swink Carson Stout C.sc Bobby Allman Thomasville Julian S. Hopkins Woman's Society of Christian Service Mount Vernon Methodist Church Dewey Bulla C. W. Peace Sam Hite June Peace Earl Peace C. W. Redding Godfrey First Baptist Church Paul W. Godfrey Torrest Avenue T. G. Shelton Emile Serposs Junie Smith Mesdames Emile Serposs Allen Cumby Allen Jay Baptist Church Route 5 D. L. Mabry Claude Knight Nancy Yarborough

Births Jerry Wayne Mobley Michael Lynn Owens and Michael Thompson

Mr and Mrs Joe Mobley announce the birth of son Jerry Wayne February 10 at Boulevard unit High Point Memorial hospital. Mr and Mrs E J Owens announce son Michael Lynn January 30 at Grace hospital Richmond. Mr and Mrs C V Medlin announce son Michael Thompson February 13 at Washington Street unit High Point Memorial hospital.

Joe Mobley English Street Jerry Wayne Boulevard High Point Memorial Hospital Mobley Jean Vinson Michael Lynn Owens E. J. Owens Richmond Michael Lynn Grace Hospital Owens Betty Doloris Bishop C. A. Bishop C. V. Medlin 319 Fourth Street Michael Thompson Washington Street

Navey Robinson Wedding Announced in Chapel Hill

Announcement of the marriage of Miss Virginia Robinson and Mr L Navey at the Baptist church in Chapel Hill. Dr D Kelley Barnett officiated. The bride is daughter of Mrs Lillian Robinson of High Point and the groom is son of Mr and Mrs J L Navey of Charlotte. Both study at the University of North Carolina. The couple left for a short wedding trip.

Virginia Robinson L. Navey Baptist Church Chapel Hill D. Kelley Barnett Lillian S. Roinson High Point J. L. Navey Charlotte University of North Carolina Navey Ierram Siemenmerce Hief

Weekend News of Guilford and Nearby Figures

A roundup of local residents visiting relatives and traveling for events. Miss Jane Rhodes spends the weekend with her parents on Park Way while Miss Marietta Thompson returns home from Woman’s College Greens boro. Hospital notes include Nancy White at High Point Memorial Boulevard unit and Mrs. Harry Godwin recovering from an operation at City Memorial hospital. Other items mention Anita Burton heading to Baltimore and the Brame home hosting guests. Dr. Carrick visits Marblehead then Cornell University. the opera drew Misses Agnes Campbell, Addie Campbell, and John Sykes from Statesville. Elliott Hester arrives from Louisville for the Aik Hester wedding and heads back, and Isaac Fidler returns from Raleigh after a ME meeting. The Dobbsons enjoy Holdens Beach weekend. Mrs. Mabel Burnett attended a Girl Scout leaders’ institute in Gastonia. Amelia Hough accompanied her. Turner family announce birth Jennie Marie February 13 at High Point Memorial Boulevard unit.

Tlen Mabel Burnett Gastonia Girl Scout Leaders’ Institute Amelia Hough C. Williamson H. FE. Turner Spencer Avenue Jennie Marie Boulevard High Point Memorial Hospital Turner Edith Reck

State Officers To Attend VFW Auxiliary Meeting

Three state officers will visit the local Ladies Auxiliary of the VFW for a Tuesday 7 30 PM meeting at the VFW home on Broad street. Grace Williams of Charlotte leads as department president joined by Marie Cook of Winston Salem department chief of staff and Alberta Warner of Greensboro department senior vice president. Hostesses include Anna Ingram and Frankie Greer. All members are invited.

Ladies Auxiliary of the Veterans of Foreign Wars VFW Broad Street Grace Williams Charlotte Marie Cook Winston-Salem Alberta Warner Greensboro Anna Ingram Frankie Greer

High corn yields exceed average U S land production

The text notes that while the average corn yield on U S land is 33 bushels per acre, yields of 140 bushels per acre are not uncommon and a report exists of 225 bushels per acre.

U.S

Brentwood PTA to Hear Elm Street Principal on Feb 20

The Brentwood school parent teacher association will meet Thursday evening February 20 at 7 30 with Lloyd Thayer principal of Elm Street school as speaker.

Ada Blair PTA Miss Saunders Parent-Teacher Association Brentwood School Lloyd Thayer Elm Street School

PTA meetings rescheduled and founders day honors set

The Allen Jay School PTA moves its meeting to Tuesday at 7 30 PM from Monday and will honor past presidents during a Founders Day program. Archdale PTA postpones its May meeting to Monday at 7 30 PM, maintaining the regular hour.

Allen Jay School

S'Amusante Club Meeting Set for Tuesday Evening

Members of the S'Amusante club will meet Tuesday evening at Soclock with Mrs Archie Newton, at her Morris Street home.

S'Amusante Club Soclock Archie Newton Morris Street

Sexton Everhart Vows Announced

The marriage of Mise Everhart, daughter of Marvin Everhart, and Maurice Chek Beeton of Lexington was held February 7 at the Piest Lutheran Church in Lexington. Rev C Ross Ritchie officiated. High Point guests included Robert Sexton best man and Ross and Mrs Davis.

Marvin Cheek Sexton Bertie Everhart Lexington Robert Sexton High Point First Lutheran Church Miseerhart Marvin Oscar Everhart Maurice Chek Beeton Lela M. Sexton Burlington Piest Luthern Church Lexingtn C. Ross Ritchie Robert Ross Davis

Gen Marshall And Wife Vacation At Pinehurst Cottage

Gen George C. Marshall and Mrs Marshall vacation at Listombe Lodge Pinehurst in a quiet weekend visit. Marshall plans to stay weekends through March until departing for the Moscow conference, having returned from China with his wife.

Gen. Marshall Pinehurst Cottage Pinehurst George C. Marshall Speetak Washington Olina

Miss Crowder Honored At Valentine Luncheon

Miss Crowder was saluted as the valentine luncheon guest of honor at Emerywood club hosted by Mrs. Finch of Thomasville. Guests, including family and friends, gathered for a heart themed repast with a bridal gift of silver presented to the honoree.

Miss Crowder Emerywood Mrs. Finch Thomasville William D. Locke William Mowery Henderson Richard Short Iredell Hutton Sara Ray Virginia Gibson

Also Mentioned on This Page

Jr. High Student Council Timmon Pryor Street Atlanta Georgia Miss Goins Miss Bodenhamer Mr. Burrow Attention Veterans G. I. Ball of Rights Continental Beauty School High Point, N. C J. W. Sechrest & Son Seckrest W. Sechrest & Son Main St High Point, North Carolina Johnson-Harris Sonotone Hearing Center N. C Azaleas Burbank Club Eldridge Wesley Memorial Susannah Wesley Wesley Memorial Methodist Church Wesley Hall Suanna Wesley Susanna Wesley H. D. Smith W. J. Pappas Mount Vernon WSCS Jerry Wayne Mobley Jane Rhodes Guilford College C. H. Rhodes Parkway Marietta Thompson Woman's College Nancy White Richardson Street Boulevard Unit Harry Godwin Lexington Avenue City Memorial Hospital Anita Burton Phillips Street Baltimore, Md R. C. Gary W. H. Blacknal of Henderson J. G. Brame Lindsay Street J. L. Millikan Mrs Blake Thompson Myrtle Beach S C D. B. Carrick C. W. Hewlett Marblehead Mass Cornell University Ithaca N. Y Agnes and Addie Campbell John Sykes Statesville Elliott Hester University of Louisville Dental College Louisville Ee Isaac Fidler Raleigh Association of Mechanical Engineers South Carolina Mrs. Blake Thompson J. B. Dobson Holdens Beach Fla Brentwood Pta Allen Jay Archdale Archdale Parent Teacher Association S’amusante Club Dorminy Studios Monark Shade CO
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