World Day of Prayer observed in High Point with 300 attendees
High Point marked World Day of Prayer across the city with about 300 attendees at St. Marys Episcopal Church and participation from 26 local churches. Bells rang at noon for a minute of silent prayer, while sanctuaries opened for meditation from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Readings and prayers featured local volunteers and foreign students at High Point College offering prayers in native languages. The day concluded with a 7:30 p.m. service and an offering of 157 dollars for mission work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
St. Mary’s Episcopal Church
Presbyterian Home
St. Mary's
Arlo Newell
D. M. Morgan
Val. Kearns
Percy Marlin
Zuma Davis
E. B. Patterson
Malcolm Reese
Harry B. Monroe
Arthur Utley Jr
Grover Jones
Henry Whipple
Miss Patsy Swaim Hosts Kefauver Visit at U of Florida
Patsy Swaim, Sweetheart of Kappa Sigma at Gainesville, served as official hostess during Senator Kefauver’s Florida swing. A reception was held Tuesday night with Jacksonville cameras in attendance, and breakfast Wednesday found Kefauver chatting with her as flashbulbs popped. Patsy, a UF junior and ADP member, is the daughter of W. S. Swaim and Mrs. N. C. Johnson Sr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patsy Swaim
U. of Florida
Kefauver
South
University of Florida
Gainesville
Kappa Sigma Fraternity
A Re
Jacksonville
Patsy
ADP
W. S. Swaim
N. C. Johnson Sr
Open House At Nurses Home Attracts Prospective Nursing Students
A High Point memorial Hospital Nurses home open house drew about 50 high school girls from Burlington Jamestown Haw River Liberty Graham and High Point. Tea featured a pale yellow linen table with spring flower arrangement. Guides and interviews by nursing staff and former students showcased living quarters education and hospital tours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point Memorial Hospital
Boulevard St
A. R. Cross
Carl Messerschmidt Jr
Frances Burgess
Lucille Weatherman
Ersell Williard
Nursing Arts
Hospital School
Burlington
Jamestown
Haw River
Liberty
Graham
High Point
Edna Ross
High Point High School
Community Club Schedules Weekly Meetings and Events
A long list of clubs and chapters in High Point announces daytime and evening gatherings. Bettys and ladies clubs meet at various homes, the YWCA, clubs, and hotels. weddings and rehearsals noted for Pansy Reavis Bee with details on hosts and locations.
Births at High Point Memorial Hospital
Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Smith announce the birth of Cathy Sue Feb 17 at High Point Memorial Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Raper Jr announce Victor Williams Feb 17 at High Point Memorial Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Bedy Hulin announce James Alan Feb 17 at High Point Memorial Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. John A. Evans announce John Albert Jr Feb 18 at High Point Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Evans is Dorothy Montgomery of Winston-Salem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cathy Sue Smith
W. S. Smith
Kivett Dr
Cathy Sue
High Point Memorial Hospital
Victor Worjam Raper
W. W. Raper Jr
Edwards St
Winston-Salem
Victor Williams
James Alan
Bedy Hulin
Hedrick St
John Albert Evans JR
John A. Evans
Chestnut St
John Albert Jr
Evans
Dorothy Montgomery
Local Patients Reported at High Point Memorial Hospital
Mrs Garnette Bodenheimer of 820 W Lexington Ave entered the hospital for treatment and is setting along nicely. Mrs J R Jordan of Prinity remains a patient with critical condition after 10 days. Co Tews of 108 Eugene Ave entered for observation and treatment and is allowed visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garnette Bodenheimer
Lexington Ave
High Point Memorial Hospital
J. R. Jordan
Prinity
Credit Women's Breakfast Club Meets at Sheraton Hotel
Mrs. Iris Gaither will preside as the Credit Women's Breakfast Club meets Thursday morning at 7 30 at the Sheraton Hotel for its regular breakfast gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iris Gaither
Credit Women’s Breakfast Club
Sheraton Hotel
Mt Vernon Home Demonstration Club hears Miss Badgett on dressmaking
Mt Vernon club members meet in the Community Hut Trinity with 18 members present. Miss Rose Badgett, Home Agent, leads a program on Modern Methods in Dressmaking including stitching, materials, zippers, and pressing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Vernon
A. J. Robbins
W. G. Savage
Alton Spillman
Trinity
H. L. Culler
David Johnson Jr
Ethel Ledwell
Joe White
Jake Bristow
Alex Bulla Jr
Family Life
Paul English
County Ten
Norman Elder
Winston-Salem
Gilbert English
E. W. Whitt
Health and Safety School
Asheboro
Rose Badgett
J. M. Elder
C. W. Redding
Stopping to Find Love Within a Frayed Marriage
A reader laments an unhappy marriage begun to please family and fear social judgment. Dear C B counsels that the wife initiated the union and emotional paralysis blocked happiness, suggesting psychiatric help and referencing Dr Edmund Bergler to explore emotions and growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Haworth
C.B
Edmund Bergler
A.A. Wyn Publishers
M.H
Linda Hedrick Celebrated On Eighth Birthday With Family
Linda Hedrick was honored on her eighth birthday Saturday as her mother Mrs Harold Hedrick hosted a party at 130 Avondale Drive. About 140 guests attended with games and contests leading to prizes for Sandra Terrell and Allen Brewer. A decorated cake and ice cream were served from the dining room table with favors for all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linda Hedrick
Harold Hedrick
Avondale Dr
Linda
Sandra Terrell
Allen Brewer
Ladylike Allure From Swiss Designer Claire Schaffel
Swiss designer Claire Schaffel, who moved from the Alps to Madison Avenue, creates ladylike dresses in unusual fabrics. She started with Carrie Munn, now runs her own business, and her gowns are sold in Los Angeles, Dallas, Denver, Philadelphia, Detroit, and other cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Roe
Associated Press
Claire Schaffel
Alps
Madison Avenue
New York
Claire
Carrie Munn
Switzerland
Los Angeles
Dallas
Denver
Philadelphia
Detroit
Tita Purdom Plans Divorce Filing This Week
Hollywood actress Tita Purdom, estranged wife of Edmund Purdom, will file for divorce this week after a year of alimony and support disputes. Her attorney said she will receive 750 dollars monthly alimony and 300 dollars monthly child support, with her maintenance suit converted to divorce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollywood
Tita Purdom
Edmund Purdom
Albert Pearlson
Richard B. Coyle
Coyle
Purdom
Officers Recognized At Sirocco Club Dance
The Sirocco Club honored new officers for the coming year at a Pleasant’s Club House dance. Ted Reid became president with Mrs. Henry Field as vice president and Mrs. Harold Creasman as secretary, Warren Parris as treasurer. New members Mr. and Mrs. John Seymour joined, and hosts Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Wilson and Mrs. Ed Williams presided at intermission. Special guests included Mr. and Mrs. Vince Lizzie and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sirocco Club
Sirocco
Pleasant’s
Ted Reid
Henry Field
Harold Creasman
Warren Parris
Jack Burris
Russ Stinson
W. H. Hayworth
Steven Thornton
Jack Cox
John Seymour
Glenn Wilson
Ed Williams
Vince Lizzie
Ted Scarce
John McGovern
Earl Myers
Howard Horney
Ivey Teague
Mir
Vince Lisanti
Oyster Stew Supper Planned By Central Church Group
The Christian Women's Fellowship of Central Christian Church plans an oyster stew supper Saturday evening from 5 to 7 at Playland Nursery 116 Oakwood Ct. Proceeds go to the church building fund at Locke and Ferndale Dr. Tickets or reservations are available by calling 3008 or 6736.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Women’s Fellowship of Central Christian Church
Playland Nursery
Oakwood Ct
Fof Locke and
Ferndale
Jo Woody Shaw
Guil-Rand Auxiliary Plans Meeting
The Ladies Auxiliary to Guil- Rand Fire Department will meet at the fire station Tuesday at 7 30 p m Co J Hiatt will discuss a proposed Red Cross first aid course planned for the near future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guil- Fire Department
J. Hiatt
Friendly Garden Club Meeting Set for Tuesday Afternoon
The Friendly Garden Club will meet Tuesday at 2 p.m. at the home of Mrs. F. D. Surratt on Woodrow Ave. Mrs. I. B. Ridge and Mrs. A. B Chilton will be associate hostesses and Mrs. Dave Yow will show films on her trip abroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Frien Garden Club
Tues
F. D. Surratt
Woodrow Ave
I. B. Ridge
A. B Chilton
Dave Yow
Garden Makers To Meet Tuesday Luncheon at Emerywood
The Garden Makers Garden Club will meet Tuesday at 12 15 p m for a regular luncheon at Emerywood Country Club. Members unable to attend should call 465.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garden Makers Garden Club
Emerywood Country Club
Daughters of Wesley to Meet Tuesday Evening
The Daughters of Wesley Class of Calvary Methodist Church will meet Tuesday evening at 7 30 at the home of Mrs M E Mc Mahan 407 E Lexington. The WMU Inspirational Group of Reavis Memorial Baptist Church will meet tonight at 7 at the church hut for a covered dish supper with the YWAs and GAs as guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daughters OF Wesley
Calvary Methodist Church
M. E. McMahan
E. Lexington
WMU
Reavis Memorial Baptist Church
YWA
Scouts Present Program At Immaculate Heart Parish
In observance of Boy Scout Week the Immaculate Heart of Mary Church scouts presented a program to the church PTA in the guild hall. Scout master Dick Hubbard showed colored films of the jamboree at Valley Forge and in California. Mrs. Dorothy Webb, the president, conducted the business meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boy Scouts of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church
Parent Teacher Association of the Church
Dick Hubbard
Valley Forge
California
Dorothy Webb
YWCA Schedule Highlights Week Events and Activities
The notice lists weekly YMCA and YWCA activities by day with times. Key items include 7th and 10th to 12th grade Y Teens sessions, Rev Charlies Jones as speaker, 9:30 Fun and Fitness at the YMCA, 12:30 Double M Club, 6:00 B & P Club Dinner, Miss Vera Idol reviewing Paths of Shining Light, girls swim classes, plunge times, Ladies Day Out with nursery, Slim Gym badminton, Crews Club dinner in Greensboro, Robins Club meeting to attend Little Theater, Sr High Teens, and a Saturday Playday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlies Jones
YMCA
Vera Idol
Crews
Greensboro
Carriers Auxiliary Meeting Scheduled for Tuesday Evening
The Letter Carriers Auxiliary will meet Tuesday evening at 7:30 PM. Members are invited to attend and discuss upcoming activities and plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Meales
Lindsay St
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Madeline
Nurses Home
Beta Sigma Phi
YWCA
Dot Wells
Alpha Rho
Robert Bollinger
Hayworth Circle
High Point Woman's Club
High St
Wayside Garden Club
Franks
Rotary
Almanac Garden Club
Emmett Sumner
Florham Ave
Book League
George Machen
Ferndale Dr
Sheraton
Rand Fire Dept
Letter Carriers
Elizabeth Swiggett
Louise Ave
High Point Camellia Club
Alex Whitley
Edgedale Dr
Arts and Crafts
Credit Women's
Reavis - Hayworth
Ennis St. Wesleyan Methodist Church
Miss Reavis
Point Pharmaceutical
E. R. Anderson Jr
Dr. Pansy Reavis
Credit Women
Mary
Haworth S
N. Wrenn St
Guil-Rand
Friendly Garden Club
PJA News
PTA
Jack 'N
Bill
Washington St
Vicks VapoRub
VapoRub
Vicks
VapoRus
Vicks and
Diffendal
Basiran
Lilahan
Namazie
Super Kerman
Kanape
Sarouk Kanape
Sarouk Dozar
Kerman Dozar
N. Main ST
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