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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jan 18, 1949

Page

6

Miss Rosemary Raney Discusses Greek Sororities

Alpha Rho chapter of Beta Sigma Phi heard Miss Rosemary Raney talk on Greek sororities. Raney noted fraternities began in youth and outlined codes of procedure like assignia monogram and symbol. Princeton was cited as the only university without fraternities. A rummage sale was planned for Saturday and the group set meetings for February.

Rosemary Raney Alpha Rho Beta Sigma Phi Miss Raney Coleges Wiss Raney Princeton Ways of Means Elizabeth LaRoche Taylor The Tower Players

Mexican guest speaker visits High Point College Spanish club

Dr. Hervey Ross, director of the Presbyterian hospital at Morelia, Mexico, spoke at La Tertulia the semi monthly meeting held at Mrs. Gideon I Humphreys home on College Drive. Thirty one guests attended as the program included an interpretative dance and a vivid account of Mexican life and customs. The next meeting is set for February 7.

Hervey Ross Presbyterian Hospital Morelia Mexico Ross United States C. R. Hinshaw George H. Hobart Mesdames J. Hobart Allred Ben H. Hill N. P. Yarborough Betty Spearman Ellen Stirewall Gideon I. Humphreys

Ada Blair PTA Meeting and Ada Blair program speaker

The Ada Blair Parent-Teacher Association will meet Thursday at seven o clock in the school with president Mrs B C Wrenn presiding guest speaker Robert L Thompson editor of The Enterprise will discuss the legislative program for schools All interested friends and parents urged to attend The Trinity PTA will meet Wednesday at 730 in the high school auditorium The high school Glee club will perform under Mrs Pell Payne Grover H Jones city attorney of High Point will discuss The New Look in Education

Ada Blair Parent-Teacher Association B. C. Wrenn Robert L. Thompson The Enterprise Trinity Parent-Teacher Association Glee Club Pell Payne Grover H. Jones High Point

Providence church youth rally starts Thursday night

The youth of Providence church announce a youth rally beginning Thursday January 20 at 7 30 p m Each evening invites friends to attend and listen to guest speakers Rev E W Jones Rev Paul Hill Rev Milton Hadley Rev S T Brown and Rev Lyman Lance participating in the Door Bell Bundle Plan to invite members and friends to join.

Youth of Providence Church E. W. Jones Paul Hill Milton Hadley S. T. Brown Lyman Lance

Bridal Shower for Mrs Jack Lauder Given by Nu Phi Mu

Nu Phi Mu sorority hosted a bridge and rummy party at Miss Helen Gibson’s home 405 Howell Street to honor Mrs Jack Lauder formerly Miss Mary Allan Hayes. A camellia corsage marked her seat and a kitchen shower was presented as a surprise gift. Prizes went to Mrs Wayland Linthicum and Miss Margaret Hancock.

Unit Phi Mu Helen Gibson Howell Street Thad McInnis Miss Gibson Jack Lauder Mary Allan Hayes James Parsons Catherine Bailey Nu Phi Mu Sorority Oklahoma Bridge

Leon Chidester Elected President of Alpha Theta Psi Alumnae

The Alpha Theta Psi alumnae meeting at Mrs. M. L. Patrick’s home elected officers with Mrs. Leon Chidester named president succeeding Mrs. Patrick. Other officers include Mrs. Andrew Smith as vice president and Mrs. W. J. Carter secretary. Bridge fun followed with top prize linen handkerchiefs and runner-up earrings.

Leon Chidester Alpha Theta Psi Alpha Theta Psi Sorority M. L. Patrick Alberta Patrick Andrew Smith W. J. Carter Smith Moss Dennis Young Annie Lee Jarrell Anity Nash Mesdames Thomas Strickland Homer Miller Honor Wardell Herbert Ragan Archie Koonts Thomas Bouldin William Carter

Little Brenda Coffey Feted on Birthday

Miss Brenda La Verne Coffey celebrated her eighth birthday at home 520 Barker Street Saturday afternoon. Guests included Betsy Wardell Mary Gladys Wardell Audry Knight Jay Goldsmith June Hall and many others. Prizes went to Charles Crawford Phillip Fulton Marshall and Donatree Carmichael.

Brenda la Verne Coffey Vernon Coffey Barker Street Charles Crawford Phillip Fulton Marshall Donatree Carmichael Betsy Mary Gladys Wardell Audry, Knight Jay Goldsmith June Hall Hazel Lee Rouse Mary Ann Fortner Kay Friddle Nancy Cecil Penny Lea Collins Donarree Carmichael Barbara Metcalf Judy Jordan Sharon Surrett Mickey Hoke Ricky Coffey Dale Clark Henry Marshall Wayne Hinkle Phillip Fulton J. T. Hicks

Asheboro Girl To Wed Kinston Man

Betty Jean Causey of Asheboro to wed Robert Samuel Dawson of Kinston on February 11. The notice lists wedding plans and families of both couples.

Asheboro Kinston J. C. Causey Betty Jean Robert Samuel Dawson B. T. Dawson

Women of Moose To Meet Tomorrow

Women of the Moose will gather Wednesday evening at eight at the Moose Home on Church Street for the regular meeting. Mrs Dot Knight senior regent will preside at this time.

the Moose Moose Church Street Dot Knight

Walton Family Mourns Son Illness in Washington DC

Friends of Mr and Mrs E R Walton of Washington DC announce their son Michael is seriously ill in Children’s Hospital with a kidney ailment. Mrs Walton is remembered as Jacqueline Allen formerly of this day.

E. R. Walton Washington, D. C Michael Children’s Hospital Walton Jacqueline Allen

Births Announced in High Point Memorial Hospital

Mr and Mrs T D Comery High Point announce a daughter Donna Rose born January 15 at Boulevard unit High Point Memorial hospital Mr and Mrs L E Robertson Jamestown announce a daughter Victoria Elizabeth born January 15 at Boulevard unit High Point Memorial hospital Robert B Rankin 1106 Johnson Street announces son Robert Blair Jr born Saturday January 15 at Boulevard unit High Point Memorial hospital Reverend and Mrs A S Moore field Thomasville announce a daughter Peggy Ruth born January 15 at Boulevard unit High Point Memorial hospital

T. D. Comery High Point Route Four Donna Rose Boulevard Unit High Point Memorial Hospital L. E. Robertson Jamestown Victoria Elizabeth Robert B. Rankin Johnson Street Robert Blair, Jr Boulevard A. S. Moorefield Leonard Street Thomasville Peggy Ruth

Home Demonstration Club Entertained in High Point

The High Point Home Demonstration club met with Mrs. H. C. Dixon on Chestnut extension yesterday at 2 00 p m. Miss Harriss from Greensboro demonstrated Know Your Organization. Dainty refreshments were served to members and a list of visitors attended.

High Point Home Demonstration Club H. C. Dixon Chestnut Street Harriss Greensboro F. S. Wall Fred Shultise Kennedy Robert Swaim Bessie Swaim Milford Byerly W. R. Sykes Will Saferight Lawrence Johnson Zelma Culler Odis Stamey

Miss Mozelle Wagoner Showered Before Her Wedding

Mrs. J. D. Wood Jr entertained Saturday evening at her Church street home with a miscellaneous shower for Miss Mozelle Wagoner who will wed Roy Freth. Guests enjoyed games with prizes, and refreshments in bridal colors followed by many gifts for the bride to be.

J. D. Wood, Jr Church Street Mozelle Wagoner Wagoner Roy Freth Gertrude Lindley Carolyn Brown Mesdames Lottie Phelps Rachael Clark Edna Chapman Gertrude Newman Margaret Bolick Annie Loflin Isla Thomas Lula Brown Jo Welch Emma Nance Carolyn Estelle Brown

City Gains Recognition In Magazine

The January issue of American City featured High Point and its leaf-loading machine with a photo and write-up. The piece credits Silas McBee for solving excessive dust from the vacuum process by covering the truck with oil-soaked burlap bags. McBee directs city blick works in High Point.

American City High Point Silas McBee McBee Blick Works Hight

Farewell Party For Mabel Brooks Before College Departure

Mrs Effie Brooks hosted a going away party at 807 Fifth Street for daughter Mabel Lee Brooks who leaves January 25 for Bob Jones University in Greenville. Paul Royal also honored as he leaves January 20 for Tennessee Temple College in Chattanooga. Eddie Myers led games and music came from Jack Kay Paul Royal Hal Livengood and Eddie Myers. About twenty five attended with guests Jimmy Wade Margaret May of Greensboro and George Smith of Julian.

Effie Brooks Fifth Street Mabel Lee Brooks Januay Bob Jones University Greenville Paul Royal Tennesee Temple College Chattanooga Eddie Myers Jack Kay Hal Livengood Jimmy Wade Margaret May Greensboro George Smith Julian

Mrs. J. L. Rayfield Returns From Honolulu

Mrs. J. L. Rayfield and her son Johnny have arrived from Honolulu where her husband is stationed with the Navy. She flew via San Francisco to Roanoke and will visit High Point friends while her husband serves in Alaska. She stays with her mother Mrs. Otis Proctor at 433 South Main Street.

J. L. Rayfield, Jr Johnny Honolulu T. H J. L. Rayfield Navy

VFW Auxiliary chapter formed by Archdale unit

Archdale VFW Auxiliary to Sumner Hodgin Post No. 9899 was instituted last night with Mrs. Ruby Snider of St. Louis past department president of North Carolina administering the obligation. Mrs. Alberta J. Warner of Greensboro installed officers. High Point Auxiliary directed the installation. Elected officers include Virginia Sullivan president Stella Flint Sr vice president Viola Suggs Jr vice president Irene Hintle chaplain Aetna Ruth conductress Wanda Rush guard Lola Shelton treasurer and trustees Helda Kinney Madie Fruitte Louise Byrd.

Archdale Veterans of Foreign Wars Sumner Hodgin Ruby Snider St. Louis North Carolina Alberta J. Warner Greensboro High Point Auxiliary Virginia Sullivan Stella Flint Viola Suggs Irene Hintle Aetna Ruth Wanda Rush Lola Shelton Helda Kinney Madie Fruitte Louise Byrd

Mid-Week Garden Meeting Set for Wednesday

The Mid-Week Garden will meet Wednesday at 10:30 AM with Mrs. Elizabeth H. Covington on Rockford road. Associate hostesses include Mrs. Sidney Ives III and Mrs. Harry Alexander.

Elizabeth H. Covington Rockford Road Covington Sidney Ives, III Harry Alexander

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