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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jan 16, 1956

Page

6

Informal Tea Honors Miss Cranford and Fiancé

Miss Edna Cranford and her fiancé James A. Mitchell were honored at an open house hosted by Miss Bessie Pope and Mrs. Marvin J. Kivett at the Kivett home on Sherrod Ave. About 145 guests attended the 3:30 to 5:30 gathering greeted by hosts and escorted to tables with gardenias and white lace linens. The couple received a gift of china, and a display of magnolia leaves, white gladioli, and lily of the valley decorated the home, with several aides and guests named among the attendees.

Edna Cranford James A. Mitchell Bessie Pope Marvin J. Kivett Miss Cranford Kivett Sherrod Ave L. C. Crawford H. L. Mitchell Miss Crawford William L. Kivett Carolyn Crawford Gloria

Community club meetings listed for week in High Point area

A dense schedule of club meetings and social events for Monday to Sunday includes Beta Sigma Phi with Miss Jane Francis, Almana Club with Mrs. Gooch, Garden Club luncheons, VFW Auxiliary supper, Pilot Club dinner, various garden and women's groups, a linen shower, a dessert bridge, and a Sunday social honoring Miss Edna Crawford at multiple homes and venues around Emerywood, Greensboro, and surrounding streets.

Beta Sigma Phi Jane Francis Emerywood Uncheon Emerywood Country Club Robert Gayle Rockford Rd High Point Post VFW Post Greensboro Pilot Club Sheraton Open Heart Club W. L. Davis Go Fire Department High Point Letter Carriers Bonnie Spain Louise Ave Edna Crawford

North Carolina Church Women Plan Burlington Meeting

The United Church Women of the NC Council hold a two day annual meeting at First Presbyterian Church Burlington on January 24 and 25. Registration begins at 9 30 Tuesday with Mrs T S Newbold presiding. Sessions include open forum films on refugees and migrant ministry.

Burlington Department of United Church Women North Carolina Council of Ches First Presbyterian Church T. S. Newbold Rocky Mount Guion Johnson Department of Christian World Relations United Church Women At Work E. L. Hillman Ada McRacken C. C. Todd James D. Wyker United Church Women of the National Council of Churches Ralph W. Lockman Christ Church (Methodist New York City

Y W C A News: Teen Activities Schedule Chart

A detailed YMCA schedule lists 4th to 9th grade Y Teens events, badminton and volleyball, swimming lessons, Plunge sessions, club meetings, and social evenings across Thursday and Friday with speakers, dinners, and reading events. Key figures include Donna Burns and Mrs. Cecil Haworth.

B&p Adams Club YMCA R. G Robins Club Donna Burns Crews Club Cecil Haworth

Mid-Week Study Club Plans Wednesday Meeting

The Mid-Week Study Club will meet Wednesday at 3 PM at the home of Mrs. W. L. Watson 104 Brentley Circle. Members gather for an afternoon session in a local residence setting.

W. L. Watson Brentley Circle

Country Garden Club to Meet at Mrs Idol Home

The Country Garden Club will meet Wednesday afternoon at 1 o'clock with Mrs Ray Idol at her Winston Road residence. The program will cover pruning and shrubs.

Country Garden Club Ray Idol Winston Rd Bill Miller

Induction Tea Honors New Epsilon Sigma Alpha Members

Six new members were inducted into the Beta Epsilon Chapter of Epsilon Sigma Alpha International at a Sunday tea held at Mrs. Harold McGee’s 606 Spruce Street. North Carolina State Council president Mrs. Fred Alton presided, with Mrs. Neal Allred greeting guests and Mrs. Alton receiving a yellow carnation corsage. The event featured blue and gold sorority colors, jonquils, blue iris, and a silver epergne centerpiece. Members completing probation included Mrs. Alfred Cook, Mrs. Drew Haney, Mrs. J. W. Henderson, Mrs. R. W. Mickey, and Miss Bernice nhour.

Beta Upsilon Chapter Epsilon Sigma Alpha International Harold McGee Spruce St Beta Epsilon Fred Alton Greensboro North Carolina State Council C. M. Venable Neal Allred Neal Alfred Alfred Cook Drew Haney J. W. Henderson Bernicenhour McGee R. M. Cook Jr Beia Upsilon

Exotic Caribbean inspired sportswear by Stephanie Koret

The latest clothing line features shirts skirts shorts jackets blouses and sundresses in two fabrics natural cotton and Trinidad print in brick black and brown. Designs mirror West Indian singer styles with a tomboy Trinidad print swimsuit. Mix and match coordination emphasized.

Yppso Stephanie Koret San Francisco Trinidad

Do-It-Your-Self Craze Hits Denver Burglary

A Denver burglar broke into a key shop early Thursday and stole two code books that identify key patterns and a key machine. The shop owner Gene Crow suspects the thief could now make keys to fit many locks.

Denver Mar Gene Crow

Post 619 Auxiliary To Meet For Supper

The Ladies Auxiliary to High Point Post 619 of the V. F. W. will hold a covered dish supper at 6 30 followed by a short business session.

High Point Post

Musical Art Club To Meet Tonight

The High Point Musical Art Club will meet at 8 o'clock tonight at Mrs. A. W. Dunbar's home 307 E Farriss. Speaker will be Frits van der Steur a new member of the oe Schools Music Department faculty.

High Point Musical Art Club A. W. Dunbar E. Farriss Frits van der Steur

Miss Handby Weds Charles Rhodes Jr In Thomasville

In a double ring ceremony Jan 10 at the home of Dr. Harry Whitmore in Thomasville Miss Rosemary Handby married Charles Rhodes Jr. The bride is daughter of John Edmund Handley of Melbourne Australia and trained as a nurse in Horsham. The groom is son of Charles C. Rhodes, a graduate of Appalachian State Teachers College employed by the Davidson County Health Department. The couple will reside with the groom's parents in Thomasville and their reception followed.

Miss Handby Charles Rhodes Jr Thomasville Harry Whitmore First Presbyterian Church Rosemary Handby Rhodes John Edmund Handley Melbourne Victoria Australia England India Horsham Charles C. Rhodes Appalachian State Teachers College Davidson County Health Department Wilson Hill

Weed n Win Club Meeting Set for Tuesday at 2:30

The Weed n Win Club plans a Tuesday gathering at 2 30 PM at the home of Mrs Robert Gayle on Rockford Road with Mrs Joe Johnson Jr as associate hostess.

Robert Gayleton Rockford Joe Johnson Jr

Mrs Ernest Gaither travels for funeral and court news

Mrs Ernest Gaither left for Elizabeth City to attend the funeral of her mother Mrs W P Skinner who died last night after an extended illness. Funeral arrangements are incomplete. Mr and Mrs James B Lovelace placed returned from New York City where Mr Lovelace attended the National Convention of Railroad Trial Counsel en route they stopped in Philadelphia for commissioning of the U S S Ponchatoula to which their son Ensign James B Lovelace Jr is assigned as disbursing officer, the ship being outfitted for duty with the Pacific fleet.

Ernest Gaither Elizabeth City W. P. Skinner James B. Lovejlace New York City Lovelace Philadelphia Ensign James B. Lovelace Jr

Loretta Grubb Honored On Fourth Birthday Party

Loretta Grubb daughter of Mrs. Margaret Grubb was honored on her fourth birthday Saturday at 116 Carter St. hosted by Mrs. Estelle Hegler and grandmother with Miss Martha Heglar assisting. Guests included Marie Cook Chrissie Ann Cook Marie French Cynthia Ball Cassandra Tomlinson Jane Montgomery and Cynthia Laws with balloons cake ice cream and party favors.

Loretta Grubb Margaret Grubb Estelle Hegler Carter St Martha Heglar Marie Cook Chrissie Ann Cook Marie French Cynthia Ball Cassandra Tomlinson Jane Montgomery Cynthia Laws

Open House Planned to Honor Miss Peggy Love

A birthday open house will honor Miss Peggy Love on January 22 from 2 to 5 PM at the Love home 6A Clara Cox Apts. Hostesses include Mrs. Clara Polle Mrs. Dot Lancaster Mrs. Flossie Haley and Mrs. Fannie Alderman.

Peggy Love L Ove Clara Cox Apts Clara Polle Dot Lancaster Flossie Haley Fannie Alderman

Open Heart Club Meeting Held At Mrs. Davis Home

The Open Heart Club will meet Tuesday at 7 30 p m at 1506 Parkside Drive hosted by Mrs W L Davis. Miss Donna Burns will speak and show films from her Europe trip. A prepared macaroni dinner with frankfurters will be served.

Open Heart Club W. L. Davis Parkside Dr. Speake Donna Burns Europe

Carriers Auxiliary Will Meet Tuesday

The Letter Carriers Auxiliary will meet Tuesday evening at 7:30 at Mrs. Bonnie Spain’s home on E Farriss Ave. Grady Snow will present color slides from his Holy Land trip. Mrs Ruth Surratt, president, will preside over the business session.

Bonnie Spain

Guil-Rand Auxiliary to Meet Tomorrow

The Ladies Auxiliary of the Guil Rand Fire Department will gather Tuesday at 7 30 PM at the Guil Rand Station. Hostesses will be Mrs. Mattie Fuitt and Mrs. Edna Ruth.

Guil- Rand Fire Department Guil- Rand Mattie Fuitt Edna Ruth

Birth of Cynthia Gail Boles in High Point

Mr and Mrs R A Boles Jr announce the birth of a daughter Cynthia Gail on January 9 at High Point Memorial Hospital. Mrs Boles is formerly Miss Janie Jones of High Point.

Cynth Gail Boles R. A. Boles Jr Route 5 High Point Cynthia Gail High Point Memorial Hospital

Relieve nasal congestion with VapoRub guidance

The ad touts VapoRub steam to ease a child's stuffed nose and coughing. It promises quick relief as menthol vapors enter the airways and urges following package directions for continued use.

Vicki VapoRub VapoRub Vicks VapoRub Vicks End Vaporus

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Hoover Almana Club Ae Gooch Route 2 Carterbrook Emery Rd Wayside Club Home and Garden Club James Kidd Rotary Town and Country Garden Club Fred Cox Gatewood Ave Point Woman’s Club Board Woman's Club High St Guilford Count Medical Auxiliary Wi ‘ Cross Herman Snider English St Fire Garden Club C. A. Hughes Westcem Midw Menne Watson Jamestown Garden Club Jamehomodies Core Em P Hazel H Wayneee Borden's Edna Cranord O the Aauw Ff Fred Cox George McLarty Frank B. Smith Lucy Heilig Private Duty Nurses Club John Williams Westwood Ht High Point College F. H. Allred Sunset Dr Matt Wall Wee Wade Cecil John Canine N. C R. W. Key Fred H. Alton State Council Ma Alpha B. J. Mickey Bernice Ridenhour Langley Epsilon Sigma Alpha Underworld Musical Art Club Ia Chir N. Main St Aaron N. Main Borden Weed ‘N’ Win Miss Love Guil-Rand Grace Flower Shop Wrenn & Howell Monark DuPont Monark Shade Co I'S Oldsmobile the Girls’ Shop Dick Calle Church Street
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