Pledges Initiated by Xi Upsilon Chapter Beta Sigma Phi
Xi Upsilon Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi initiated five pledges Mrs Beeson Mrs Wells Miss Parton Miss Whitener and Mrs Gaither at 8 p m meeting held at Miss Knox s home in William and Mary Apartments Also welcomed former member Mrs Lawrence Austin and guests Mrs Hinnant and Miss Adams After ritual a brief business session led by president Miss Swiggett adopted plan to sell occasion cards City Council fashion show tickets to go on sale Feb 1 Meeting adjourned after social hour
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Swiggett
Alpha Rho
Gray Williamson
Pine Ridge Drive
Don Harris
Wayne Brackett
Musical Art Club presents A Parade Of American Music
The Musical Art Club hosted a program celebrating American music at Mrs. C. F. Tomlinson home on Hillcrest Drive. Members performed vocal and piano pieces by Malotte MacGimsey Guion Gershwin Persichetti Chopin and Hopkinson concluding with God Bless America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Musical Art Club
C. F. Tomlinson
Hillcrest Drive
Beulah Moton
Columbus
Donald E. Wies
D. L. Bouldin
Norman Acker
Frank Garrett
Missie Kirkman
Ted Schu
Harry Alexander
Sharp Music ‘Club
Ben Witherington Jr
Presbyterian Home
Mehan
North Carolina Symphony
Irving Silver
Hasty Club Hears Dr Zimmerman on Camellias
Hasty Garden Club met at Mrs Claude Lee Sink's home with 17 members. The group adopted dogwood as its flower and blue and gold as colors. Door prize went to Mrs Rob Kennedy. Hostess and associate hostess visited Dr T R Zimmerman who conducted a greenhouse tour and spoke on camellia culture and grafting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hasty Garden Club
Claude Lee Sink
Route 4
Thomasville
Rob Kennedy
High Point
T. R. Zimmerman
Tea In Randleman Honors Mrs. Freeze at Randlewood
Mrs Edgar Wilson Freeze Jr hosts a tea at Randlewood in Randleman to honor her daughter in law Mrs Edgar Wilson Freeze III and the honoree former Miss Louise Lee Cox. Cox married Dec 21 at High Point Friends Meeting House. invites call times 4 to 6 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar Wilson Freeze Jr
Randlewood
Randleman
Edgar Wilson Freeze III
Louise Lee Cox
High Point Friends Meeting House
Open Heart Club Plans Meeting at Mrs Opal Cable Home
The Open Heart Club plans a meeting hosted by Mrs Opal Cable at 1505 Blain St with Mrs Robert Nelson as associate hostess. The gathering begins at 7 30 p.m. tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Opal Cable
Blain St
Robert Nelson
Local Club Meetings This Week
A list of social gatherings across Tuesday to Saturday includes Auxiliary to Letter Carriers Association with Mrs A E Williams at 4016 S Main St, Spade and Grow Garden Club with Mrs Nancy Burrows at 322 Player Dr, Forest Park Garden Club with Mrs Clarence Robards at 2401 Woodruff, Twentieth Century Study Club host at Greenway Drive, Modern Study Club with Mrs Gilbert Koontz at 714 Ferndale Dr, Credit Women's Breakfast Club at the Sheraton Hotel, Priscilla group hosting at Emerywood Country, and a Saturday coffee honoring Mrs Owen Reese at 432 Birchwood Dr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haas
Wellington
Letter Carriers Association
A. E. Williams
S. Main St
Spade and Grow Garden Club
Nancy Burrows
Forest Park Garden Club
Clarence Robards
Woodruff
W. W. Gluyas
Twentieth Century Study Club
Greenway Drive
Modern Study Club
Gilbert Koontz
Ferndale Dr
YWCA Evening Schedule and Club Meetings
The YMCA announces a packed afternoon and evening with girls swimming classes and plunge periods, Y-Teen Club for junior high girls, Adams Club Dinner, B and P Club dinner, Bible class, intermediate bridge, JUG Y-Teen, seventh and eighth grade Y-Teens, and Robins Club meeting at the Y to attend the Little Theatre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
YMCA
Robins Club
Little Theatre
Flower Club Meets Tonight at Mrs. Martins Home
The Westview Flower Club plans a 7 30 p m meeting tonight at 615 Chandler Street hosted by Mrs W C Martin. Members will gather for discussion and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flower Club
Westview Flower Club
W. C. Martin
Chandler St
Miss Neely Hosts Beta Sigma Phi Chapter Meeting
Alpha Rho Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi met at Miss Landry Neelys home on Penny Road with associate hostesses Mrs. Melvin Kirsch and Mrs. C L Stamey. President Gray Williamson led a business session and ticket distribution for the Valentine Ball set for February 15 at Shrine Club Greensboro Road with Buck Wachen Desert Knights providing music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpha Rho
Beta Sigma Phi Sorority
Buck Wachen
Desert Knights
Harold Craven
Community News Briefs From Local Homes
Mrs H R McIntosh of 600 Mint St hosted weekend guests Mrs Ralph S Morgan and Dr Ralph S Morgan Jr of Sylvia, with Mr Voncannon’s guest list including Rosa Kennedy and daughters from Savannah and Miss Linda Bettencourt visiting the Sheltons of 815 E Farriss Ave. Mrs B F Rutherford and Stevie Rutherford of Raleigh are also visiting. Mrs Tommy Voncannon remains a patient at High Point Memorial Hospital after surgery ten days ago with satisfactory prospects for visitors. Betty Jean Clinard of 300 Best St is home with a knee injury and may receive visitors. she is a senior at the local high school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. R. McIntosh
Mint St
Ralph S. Morgan
Ralph S. Morgan Jr
Sylvia
Tommy Voncannon
Valley Ridge Dr
High Point Memorial Hospital
Rosa Kennedy
Virginia
Lorraine
Linda Bettencourt
Savannah
Carl Shelton
E. Farriss Ave
B. F. Rutherford
Stevie
Raleigh
Sheltons
Betty Jean Clinard
Frank Clinard
Best St
Clinard
Bible Class Meet At Ellington Home Wednesday
The Stephens Bible Class will gather at Mrs. C. F. Ellington’s residence 217 W. Ray St. tomorrow at 3 p.m. Mrs. A. G. Carson is named the leader.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephens Bible
C. F. Ellington
W. Ray St
A. G. Carson
Former Slave Lydia McKnight Celebrates 109th Birthday
Lydia McKnight of Greenville Texas celebrated turning 109 and recalled a life spent working and laughing. She and her parents were slaves in Richmond Virginia before the Civil War and visited her granddaughter during the occasion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
Lydia McKnight
Greenville
Tex
Plane Passes First Test
Baltimore Martin Co. announced its remodeled jet engined SeaMaster passed its first flight test, flying for 1 hour 55 minutes under Navy observation. Earlier two experimental models for long range reconnaissance and mine laying exploded due to tail trouble. Five more models will be tested before 18 production types are built.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Martin Co
Navy
Martin
Stolen Key Rented Out At Adrian Grade School
Seven youths were questioned after a weekend theft of 70 dollars from a grade school principal's office. One boy reportedly had a pass key stolen last summer and rented it to friends for five dollars each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adrian
Ore
Birth announcements for Billings and Griffith families
Mr and Mrs Ray Billings of 33 C Clara Cox Apt announce the birth of a son Richard Fieldmore on Jan 20 at High Point Memorial Hospital Mrs Billings is the former Miss Viola Howerton of Sumnerfield. Mr and Mrs Robert C Griffith of 715 A Chandler St announce the birth of a daughter Bobbie Gaye on Jan 18 at High Point Memorial Hospital Mrs Griffith is the former Miss Margie Clark of High Point.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billings
Ray Billings
Clara Cox Apts
Richard Fieldmore
High Point Memorial Hospital
Bobbie Gaye Griffith
Robert C. Griffith
Chandler St
Bobbie Gaye
Michael Glenn Staton
Robert G. Staton
Charles St
Michael Glenn
Staton
Nancy Holland
High Point
William Gregory King
William L. King
William Gregory
King
Mary Belle Adams
Morrison announces birth of Vernon Daniel Morrison
Mr and Mrs Ronald Morrison of Route 1 Trinity announce the birth of a son Vernon Daniel Morrison on January 19 at High Point Memorial Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon Daniel Morrison
Ronald Morrison
Trinity
Vernon Daniel
High Point Memorial Hospital
Suggs Birth Announced for Benny Wayne Jr
Mr and Mrs Benny W Suggs of 140814 N Main St announce the birth of son Benny Wayne Jr on January 17 at High Point Memorial Hospital The mother, Joyce Hancock formerly of Radford Virginia, is cited in the notice as the child’s mother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benny Wayne Suggs JR
Benny W. Suggs
N. Main St
Benny Wayne Jr
High Point Memorial Hospital
Suggs
Joyce Hancock
Radford
Birth announcement for Mary Ruth Allen in High Point
Mr and Mrs J V Allen of 1225 Carter Street announce the birth of a daughter Mary Ruth on January 17 at High Point Memorial Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Ruth Allen
J. V. Allen
Carter St
Mary Ruth
High Point Memorial Hospital
Birth of Sandra Yvonne Mowery in High Point
Mr and Mrs G B Mowery of 324 Amherst Street announce the birth of a daughter, Sandra Yvonne, on January 20 at High Point Memorial hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandra Yvonne Mowery
G. B. Mowery
Amherst St
Sandra Yvonne
High Point Memorial Hospital
Farlows Welcome Denise Elizabeth Farlow
Mr and Mrs Byron Farlow of Sophia announce the birth of a daughter Denise Elizabeth on January 18 at High Point Memorial Hospital Mrs Farlow was formerly Peggy Davis of Sophia
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denise Elizabeth Farlow
Byron Farlow
Sophia
Denise Elizabeth
High Point Memorial Hospital
Births of four children announced in High Point area
Mr and Mrs Gilbert Cagle announce the birth of Gilbert Martin at Hospital. Mr and Mrs Robert Staton announce Michael Glenn at Hospital with Nancy Holland formerly of High Point. Mr and Mrs William King report William Gregory born January 20 at High Point Memorial Hospital. Mr and Mrs S Bruce Campbell Jr announce Patricia Jo Ann born January 19 at High Point Memorial Hospital. Mr and Mrs R A Lee Jr report Beth Karen born January 19 at High Point Memorial Hospital. Mrs Lee formerly Miss Joan Smith of Rocky Point.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patricia JO Ann Campbell
S. Bruce Campbell Jr
Route 3
Thomasville
Patricia Jo Ann
High Point Memorial Hospital
Beth Karen Lee
R. A. Lee Jr
Barbee St
Beth Karen
Travel Talk At Mu Chapter Beta Sigma Phi Meeting
Miss Dot Wells spoke on travel during Mu Chapter Beta Sigma Phi Sorority’s meeting at Mrs. Napier L. Dills home with 11 members present. She detailed a Caribbean trip focusing on Jamaica and discussed plans for an upcoming City Council fashion show.
Mary Haworth Readers Debate Marriage and Drink Welfare
A reader seeks advice on a strained marriage centered on drinking and bill paying. Mary Haworth scolds the husband, urges cooperation, and calls for mental health help, while noting the wife’s steady management and quiet role.
Cub Scout Den Visits Planetarium Adventure
Cub Scout Den 5 of Pack 5 from the First Methodist Church of High Point toured the Morehead Planetarium in Chapel Hill last Saturday. After the show the group received a hands on lesson on making home projects to study the solar system led by guides with Cub Master Harold Linderburger and Den Mother Mrs. D H Cornette present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kernersville
Den
First Methodist Church
High Point
Morehead Planetarium
Chapel Hill
Den 5
Jerry Clodfelter
Dallas Shugart
Scotty Meade
Stevie Mathe
Steven Duggins
Larry
Michael Cornette
Harold Linderburger
D. H. Cornette
Mrs
June Duggins
Mrs Reardon Covers Cosmetics At Sorority Meeting
Xi Psi Exemplar Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi met at 7 45 p.m. at the home of Mrs. J R Summers with Mesdames Ray Stutts and E A Neely Jr hosting. Mrs Beth Reardon spoke on cosmetics including applying techniques for different individuals. Plans for a Feb 27 fashion show at Senior High School were discussed with High Point merchants involved and Miss North Carolina to be featured. President Mrs Taylor Kennerly led the business session and refreshments followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor Kennerly
Guil-Rand Group to Meet at Archdale Fire Station
The Guil-Rand Group and Guil-Rand Ladies Auxiliary will hold their monthly meeting tonight at the Archdale fire station. The gathering begins at 7:30 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guil-Rand Group
Guil-Rand Ladies Auxiliary
Archdale
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Xi Upsilon Chapter
Hasty Club
Dr. Zimmerman
Mrs. Freeze
Open Heart Club
Credit Women's Breakfast Club
Sheraton Hotel
Fred Thomas
Priscilla A
Emerywood Country
N. M. Harrison Jr
Howard Coble
Owen Reese
Harrison Home
Birchwood Dr
Miss Neely
Gilbert Martin Cagle
Gilbert Cagle
Monthieu Ave
Gilbert Martin
Meet of Mu
Sample Shoe Store
Sample’ Shoe Store
Mary Haworth
E. D
M. H. Mary Haworth
DuPont Tontine
Monark
N. Main
Mrs. Reardon
Sorority
Koonce Service
Koonce Funeral Home Inc
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