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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1955
Page
6
Social clubs and church groups publish a dense agenda for Monday through Saturday detailing meetings at First Baptist Church YWCA and various member homes. Recitals by church music ministers Henry Whipple and Norman Acker are listed with times and venues.
The schedule lists daily activities for YWCA youth groups from 4:00 PM to 7:30 PM including 9th to 12th grade Y Teens, Girl Swimmers, Tadpole and Mermaid sessions, plus various club dinners and committees on Tuesday and Wednesday.
A seven year old Kathy resents family attention to a cousin causing a scene at a gathering. The article advises parents to reject blame, acknowledge the reality of sibling jealousy, and remove the child from criticism. Then invite her to color and reassure her to rebuild confidence.
Mr and Mrs H A Chilton Jr announce the birth of their son Herbert Allen II at High Point Memorial Hospital on January 14. Mrs Chilton is the former Margieford of Union Grove.
The Musical Art Club presents two organists Henry Whiple of First Presbyterian and Norman of Baptist Church this evening at 8 15 in First Baptist Church auditorium. An offering will aid the club scholarship fund which supports at least two scholarships yearly for students pursuing music education. The recital is open to the public and visitors are welcome.
The Junior Red Cross Council formed by student representatives from each pulse school will hold a regular meeting Wednesday at 3 30 p m at the Red Cross Chapter House Reports will be heard on the Christmas project and the gift box current value
The pentagon club will meet at the home of Mrs. Joe Gray 615 Gatewood Ave this evening at 8 oclock. Members are asked to call 5235 if unable to attend.
Article notes that young birds often consume food exceeding their body weight in a single feeding session. It highlights rapid growth patterns and high energy needs, illustrating the birds’ voracious appetite and the potential strain on food resources.
The article suggests using a pegboard in the bathroom to sort and store beauty tools and related items. It lists brushes, tweezers, sponges, pins, and even toothbrushes as examples, noting the pegboard can keep essentials in an accessible, tidy system. The tone encourages simple organization without overdoing it.
A reader asks how to win friends and feel accepted amid loneliness after a parent's death and unemployment fears. The columnist advises positive, service oriented social effort, balanced outreach, and self respect to overcome introvert melancholy. Cynthia Lowry notes citizenship struggles and criticizes impersonal naturalization procedures, urging officials to treat applicants with responsibility and empathy.
Ruth Millett notes signals of marital tension and asks readers to assess if a wife may be discouraged or if issues lie with the husband. Examples include silence, lack of affection, begrudging attitudes toward bills and house upkeep, and dwindling ambition.
Garden Makers Garden Club will host guest speaker Mrs. F B Nelson on Tuesday at 12 30 p m at Emerywood Country Club for the January gathering. Her topic is Roc Gardens and Dish Gardens. Members unable to attend should call Mrs. Dupey Sears at 86523.
Heat records show temperatures at or above 100 degrees across all 48 states. Weather officials warn of ongoing heat wave conditions, urging extra precautions for health and outdoor work.
Musterole offers a double action heat formula that provides fast comforting warmth to ease acute upper bronchial congestion and loosen nasal congestion with three strength options: child mild regular and extra strong.
Rickey Coffey was honored on his seventh birthday with a party at home hosted by his mother Mrs Vernon. Guests included grandmother Mrs S B White and friends such as Steven McDowell Randy Hedrick and Patricia Hall. Mrs John Suratt and Mrs Ione Ella Cardwell assisted with cake and refreshments as photographs were taken to remember the day.
Miss Nell Pharr Morrison wed Fred Vinson Jr. in Washington a private ceremony. Justice Tom Clark served as best man at 4 p.m. The bride, from Spencer North Carolina, is a UNC Woman’s College alumna and former secretary to John Sherman Cooper. Vinson Jr. is the elder son of Mrs Vinson and the late chief justice, a Washington lawyer, and will reside at 3631 Thirty-Ninth Street NW after a Nassau trip.
A report notes that more than 90 people across the United States died in accidents. Details on locations and causes are limited in the fragment.
Mrs John Ridge has returned to 1146 St John St after a three week visit to Knoxville and Clarksville Tennessee to see her son John Ridge Jr. Mr and Mrs Gordon Spock and daughters Paula and Patricia of Kinston visited Mrs Spocks sister Mrs Lawrence Matton Jr at 1114 Cedrow Ave during the trip.
A new plastic mattress imitates taf eta with rayon and vinyl filling that won’t lump after washing or boiling. The design is dust proof and odorless, offering a low maintenance sleep surface.
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