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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jan 18, 1948

Page

15

Displaced Persons Legislation Cited For Federated Clubs

North Carolina Federation of Women's Clubs urged clubs to publicize displaced persons relief and support HR 2910. Citizens Committee led by Dr. Earl Harrison seeks emergency legislation to admit 100000 per year for four years. Material includes 113 supporting organizations, a General Federation resolution, and a Truman quote urging immigration.

C. G. Doak Federation of Women's Clubs Europe North Carolina James A. Gupton Charlotte General Federation of Women's Clubs Stratton Citizens Committee United States Earl G. Harrison University of Pennsylvania Law School Asajor William J. Donovan Herbert H. Lehman William Green Philip Murray Edward A. O'Neal Edward R. Stettinius Charles P. Taft Virginia C. Gildersleeve Franklin D. Roosevelt Harper Sibley Federation East 36Th St New York N. Y United General Federation Congress Truman University of North Carolina At Chapel Hill Rko-Pathe Gupton J. L. Blair Buck Veterans Committee R. E. Tomlinson Ramsey St Fayetteville

Local Engagements and Upcoming Weddings Featured

The notice lists engagements and forthcoming marriages from multiple families: Ida Mae Hooks to Lamar Smith of Rockingham announced by Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Hooks of 1208 Filbert Street with a February wedding planned. Frances Louise Troxler to Mrs. Fay Alfred Gilbert’s son. Tansy Delight Dillon to Paul Eugene Ballard announced by Mr. and Mrs. William T. Dillon of Sedgefield with a January 23 event at St Benedict’s Church. Rosa Lee Johnson to causey W. McPherson of York. Rosa Lee McPherson previously married in York, S C, on January 9. broadwell and Johnson families noted in ties to 1609 Bradley Street and Randleman connections.

Ida Mae Hooks Lamar Smith H. G Smith Rockingham J. T. Hooks Filbert Street S. F. Johnson Bradley Street C. H. McPherson Randleman United States Army Asheboro Augusta McPherson

Frances Troxler Weds F A Gilbert In Church Ceremony

Miss Frances Lose Troxler and Alfred Gilbert wed at Hayworth Wesleyan Methodist Church on Sunday January 4. Rev J Paul Hill officiated the simple ceremony with music by local soloists and organist. The couple resides with the bride’s parents on Route 2 after the wedding.

Frances Troxler F. A. Gilbert Hayworth Wesleyan _Methodist church Frances Lose Troxler Alfred Gilbert J. Paul Hill B. H. Phaup Henry Asbury Vi Gentry Johnnie Harris Gilbert H. T. Troxler Route 2 High Point College Adams Millis Corporation High Point Lincolnton A. J. Gilbert That City United States Army Southern Processing Company Greensboro

Miss Tansy Dillon to Wed Paul Ballard in January

The engagement and forthcoming marriage of Miss Tansy De light Dillon to Paul Eugene Ballard are announced by the bride to be’s parents in Sedgefield. The ceremony is planned for January 23 at St Benedicts Church Greensboro with Monsignor Hugh Dolan to officiate.

Green Thumb Club Meeting With Mrs Thomas

The Green Thumb Garden Club will meet at Mrs Jack Thomas home on Edgedale Drive Tuesday afternoon at three. Tyson T Ferree local architect will speak on House Planning and Architecture.

Green Thumb Garden Club Jack Thomas Edgedale Drive Tyson T. Ferree

Dogs Used as Napkins in 18th Century England Diners

In early 18th century England some eating places used long haired dogs as napkins. Diners wiped their hands on these dogs which were sent among the tables.

England

Inspirational Church Social Opens Monday at Burgess Memorial

The Woman's Society of Christian Service at First Methodist Church begins Monday at 3 PM with a dramatic worship titled That Thy Will May Be Known. Guest speaker is Mrs. Frank Little, district spiritual life secretary, with Mrs. Ernes tine Strickland on organ and direction by Mrs. J. R. Meredith.

Woman's Society of Christian Service First Methodist Church Burgess Memorial Chapel Frank Little Ernestine Strickland J. R. Meredith

Susannah Wesley class meeting set at Mrs English home

The Susannah Wesley class of Arhdale Methodist church will meet Tuesday evening at 7 30 at the home of Mrs W D English with Mrs R D Allman as associate hostess.

Susannah Wesley Arhdale Methodist Church W. D. English R. D. Allman

Swim Classes At The YMCA Pool This Tuesday

The second swimming class in the new series will be Tuesday night at 6 30 at the YMCA Pool. Reservations are requested at the YWCA office. ioe Y Theater Group meets Tuesday night at 8 at the Adams Memorial Building. A great crater in northern Arizona is believed formed by a meteor fall weighing about a million tons.

YMCA YWCA Ioe Y Theater Adams Memorial Building Arizona

Country Club to Elect Three Directors at Annual Meeting

The Country Club will hold its annual membership meeting on Tuesday January 20 at eight in the club house. Members are expected to attend for the election of three new directors and other matters as may come before the gathering, per president Harriss Covington.

Harriss Covington

Philomathean Club Meeting Set for Friday

The Philomathean club will meet Friday afternoon at 3 o clock at 533 Parkway the home of Mrs Forrest H Murray Mrs W C Idol will present the program for the gathering announced yesterday.

The Philomathean Club Forrest H. Murray Parkway W. C. Idol

Miss Rainey And Mr Serposs On Radio Program

The radio committee of the Musical Art club sponsors a musical program this afternoon at 3 15 over The Enterprise radio stations WHPE and WHPE FM. Miss Mary Lou Rainey contralto will be accompanied by Emile H. Serposs of High Point college. Mrs Walter T Tice and Mrs Marvin Slate will supervise the program.

the Musical Art Club Enterprise Radio WHPE Whpe-Fm Mary Lou Rainey Emile H. Serposs High Point College Walter T. Tice Marvin Slate

Pioneer Council Set to Install Officers

Pioneer Council No. 52 Sons and Daughters of Liberty will hold a called meeting tomorrow at 8 pm at the home on Ciustuece street for installation of officers.

Pioneer Council No. 52 Sons and Daughters of Liberty Ciustuece Street

McPherson Broadwell Vows Spoken In South Carolina

Announcement of the marriage of Mrs Rosa Lee Johnson Broadwell and Causey W McPherson solemnized in York South Carolina on January 9 with Judge E Gettys Nunn officiating The bride wore a light gray wool suit with black accessories and red rose corsage The couple plans a short honeymoon in Augusta Georgia and will reside near Asheboro after the ceremony

Rosa Lee Johnson Broadwell Causey W. McPherson York S. C E. Gettys Nunn

Local Notables Show Varied Health and Visit News

Mrs J P Clodfelter Sr remains a patient at High Point Memorial Hospital after major surgery and can receive visitors. Mrs Donald B McAdams and Mrs George E Washington from Newport News plan to return home tomorrow. Mrs Thelma Scoggins Chandler vacationed in Miami attending the Orange Bowl and Hialeah opener. Bobby Ray Glover recuperates at High Point Memorial after appendicitis surgery Friday. Mr and Mrs A Durham Sr travel to Hampton due to grandsons serious pneumonia but improving. Mrs Frank Bailey returns home to Swarthmore after visiting Cedron Avenue. Mrs Mary Lou Rothrock, district Altrusa governor, leaves for Raleigh to visit clubs. Mr and Mrs J B Dobson Jr go to Charlotte for Gene Autry broadcast and after-party. Mrs Clara May Todd undergoes treatment at Memorial Hospital with visitor access. Friends of Miss Baba Stanton ill at home. Mrs Harry D Johns, formerly of High Point and Greensboro, is at Guilford County Sanitorium.

J. P. Clodfelter, Sr Rt. 4 Boulevard High Point Memorial Hospital Mary Lou Rothrock Altrusa Raleigh Altrusa Club

Senior Scout Club Will Meet Monday

The Senior Girl Scout club will meet Monday at 7 30 P M at Girl Scout headquarters. Mrs Mabel Burnett the local executive said the meeting is important and all senior scouts are expected to attend.

Girl Scout Mabel Burnett

Miss Doris York Lymon Robertson to Wed Next Month

Mr and Mrs E A York announce the engagement of Doris Geraldine York to Lymon Edgar Robertson. The couple plans a February wedding, with Doris from Jamestown and Lymon from High Point.

Doris York Lymon Robertson E. A. York Rt 1 Jamestown Doris Geraldine Lymon Edgar Robertson S. S. Robertson Rt. 4 High Point

Burbank Garden Club to Meet at Mrs Goldson’s Home

The Burbank Garden Club will meet Wednesday at 10 in the morning. Mrs J G Goldson will host the gathering at her Arbordale Drive residence.

Burbank Club Burbank

Mid-Winter Dance At State College

Davidson hosts the Midwinters dance sets on February 6 and 7 in the Morris Field gymnasium Charlotte. Friday informal 9 30 to 1 00, Saturday formal 8 to 1 30 with Claude Thornhill orchestra featuring Fran Warren and Gene Williams. Thornhill, named 1948 look magazine No 1 bandleader, rose from Terre Haute Indiana where he began music at age four.

Fran Warren Gene Williams Thornhill Look Magazine Terre Haute Indiana

Wild Flower Club With Mrs Connor

The Wild Flower Garden club meets at 812 Circle Drive with Mrs Clyde F Con nor hosting. Miss Ivey Paylor serves as hostess and Mrs Ray Nance presents the program Thursday evening at 7 30.

The Wild Flower Garden Club Clyde F. Connor Circle Drive Ivey Paylor Connor Ray Nance

Also Mentioned on This Page

Federated Winston Satorr Fay Alfred Gilbert Frances Louise Troxler William T Dillon Sedgefield Ter Tansy Delight Paul Eugene Ballard St. Benedict's Catholic Church York, S. C Causey W. McPher Rosa Lee Johnson A. L Groom Is Mr. and Broadwell Audrey Vernelle Blevins Durham Jordan Dallas Blevins Highland Kansas Wayne Edward Davis John H. Davis Duke University Chapel Miss Ida Mae Hooks Mrs. Causey W. McPherson Mrs. Fay Alfred Gilbert Robert Strelitz Wash Ington, D. C Tansy Dillon Mrs. Gilbert of Tansy Delight Dillon Washington, D. C William T. Dillon Montsiegror Hugh Dolan Miss Dillon Curry High School University of North Carolina Mr. Ballard Greensboro High School United States Navy Mrs. Thomas Perman Park Ave Broadhurst Theatre Shirley Pope Jerry Trogaon Neola Smith Lio Smith First Methodist Society Archdale Country Club Miss Rainey Mr. Serposs Pioneer Council Donald B. McAdams George E. Washington Newport News Thelma Scoggins Chandler Miami Florida Hialeah Hialeah Park Bobby Ray Glover Washington Street Mrs. A. Durham, Sr Hampton, Va Harry Barry Schwartz Frank Bailey Swartmore Harvey W. Mathews Mr. Mathews Cedron Avenue J. B. Dobson, Jr Dickie Chalotte Gene Autry Mr. Autry Clara May Todd Route Five, High Point Boulevard Unit Baba Stanton Cable Street Harry D. Johns Guilford County Sanitorium State College Wild Flower Club Mrs. Connor Jeff’s Drug Store Audiphone CO S. Elm ST N.C North State
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