Y Club Installs Modernette Officers at YWCA Luncheon
Modernette Club of the YWCA installed new officers at a luncheon meeting. Named were Mrs. J. Ray Wagner president, Mrs. L. B. Hill president elect, Mrs. Max Stout second vice president, Mrs. Robert Willen secretary, Mrs. Rowan Welborn Jr. treasurer, Mrs. Roy Naylor assistant treasurer, and Mrs. Lee Sherrill adult program director as installing officer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Modernette Club
The
YWCA
J. Ray Wagner
L. B. Hill
Max Stout
Robert Willen
Rowan Welborn Jr
Roy Naylor
Lee Sherrill
Samuel Napier
Ed Post
Tom Prangley
Sherry Melinda Hines Honored at Floating Bridal Shower
Miss Sherry Melinda Hines bride elect of William Arvil Marion Jr. of Winston-Salem was honored at a floating bridal shower hosted by her aunts on East Fairfield Road. About 25 guests attended as she received a corsage and gifts. special guests included her mother and the mothers of the groom elect. The couple plans to marry February 27 at Conrad Memorial Baptist Church in High Point.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherry Melinda Hines
William Arvil Marion Jr
Winston-Salem
Carol Price
Frances Stroud
Betty Lambeth
Lambeth
East Fairfield Road
Local births announced for three area families
Latest arrivals include Brian Keith Johnston born January 20 at High Point Memorial Hospital to Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Ray Johnston of Thomasville. Michael Scott Duncan born January 20 at local hospital to Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Leo Duncan of Trinity. Wendy Denise Killgo born January 16 at Wesley Long Hospital to Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Killgo of Greensboro. Mrs. Killgo formerly Sheila Southern.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jimmy Ray Johnston
Rt. 3
Thomasville
Brian Keith
High Point Memorial Hospital
Kenneth Leo Duncan
Rt. 1
Trinity
Michael Scott
Duncan
Patsy Myers
High Point
Kenneth Killgo
Lawndale Ave
Greensboro
Wendy Denise
Wesley Long Hospital
Killgo
Sheila Southern
Bride-to-be Sonya Barringer feted at parties
Miss Sonya Barringer, bride elect of Stephen Scott Andersen, was honored at a bridal lunch given at the home of Mrs. Neil Bolton. Hostesses Mrs. Bolton and Mrs. Robert Blevins presented a corsage and silver gift. Guests included relatives from High Point and Greensboro College students hosted a bridal shower with plans for the January 30 wedding at Calvary United Methodist Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winston-Salem
Sonya Barringer
Stephen Scott Andersen
Neil Bolton
Bolton
Robert Blevins
High Point
Grady Barringer
Z. D. Andersen
Miss Barringer
Robin
Carl Nelson
Kelly Ritter
Susan Price
Sallie Foy
Ann Terrell
Jane Fararr
Betty McLawhorn
Miss Terrell
Mr. Andersen
Calvary United Methodist Church
Club Marks 25th Anniversary With January Meeting
At the January meeting of the British Overseas Club held at Mrs. W. L. Brown’s home in High Point the club celebrated its 25th anniversary. Founded in 1947 by Mrs. Lilian Fowler the group began with brides of GI's and grew to about 25 members from Guilford Randolph counties and several towns.
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British Overseas Club
W. L. Brown
Lexington Avenue
Lilian Fowler
U.S
British Empire
Guilford
Randolph Counties
High Point
Thomasville
King
David Hedrick
Chic Drawstring Bags Evolve Into Evening Accessory
Drawstring bags crafted in silk, macrame, or canvas rise from casual wear to evening style. The versatile design features tassel ties and chic fabrics, making the bag a fashionable complement for nighttime outfits.
Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary Plans North Carolina Visit
Members met with Mrs. Charlie Logan to map plans for the national president Frances Harmon visit to North Carolina on Feb 18 19 and 20. Events include a luncheon fashion show banquet and dance at Hilton Inn Greensboro a worship service and council meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary
Charlie Logan
Manor Dr
North Carolina
Frances Harmon
Eastern Flight 605
Hilton Inn
Greensboro
Council of Administration
Lexington
VFW
Nancy Marley
McCain Sanitorium
Jim Shelly
Murdock Center
Betty Purvis
Faith Christian School
Ramseur
Jean Polson
Birds and feeding tips shared with Jolly Workers Junior Garden Club
Laurel Blanchard hosted members at 1315 Kensington Dr. Mrs. John F. Benson led a birds program detailing species IDs feeding, bird house types, field trips and counts. Bird feeders and a birds book were given. guest R. T. Wilder joined from Camellia Garden Club sponsoring the junior group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laurel Blanchard
Jolly Workers Junior Garden Club
Kensington Dr
John F. Benson
Benson
R. T. Wilder
Camellia Garden Club
Kendall Center Discussed At National Council Meet
The High Point Section of the National Council of Jewish Women discussed the Kendall Center plans set to open April 1 at Clifton Road near I-40. The facility will include administrative offices and a 32-bed residential wing for disabled residents, offering diagnostic evaluation, treatment, and counseling services to Guilford County families. Volunteers were encouraged to help as the group announced its upcoming international luncheon on February 23.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Wiseman Kendall
High Point
National Council of Jewish Women
B'nai Israel Educational Center
Harry Samet
Dayton Greene
Bryan Stabler
Clifton Road
Interstate 40
Guilford County
Kendall Center
Norman Silver
Henry Cooper
Ben Krauss
Stanley Shavitz
Famous Gardens Seen In Slide Program
Pine Hill Garden Club met with Mrs. Howard Haley of Pioneer Lane to view the slide program Man made Gardens and Nature s Own. Mrs. Carson Southern led a tour of U S and Canadian gardens she and her family toured naming Middleton and Magnolia in South Carolina Cypress Gardens Florida Gardens in Mobile Alabama Portland Oregon Monterey and San Francisco California Glacier National Park Butcharat Gardens Ho Rain Forest Colter Bay St John s Hyannis Port Gardens of the Gods and more. Mrs Clifford Cain later shared slides from a Bahama Islands cruise. Coffee and a sweet course followed by the hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pine Hill Garden Club
Howard Haley
Pioneer Lane
Middleton
Magnolia
Primrose Garden Club Tours Local Museums
A Primrose Garden Club meeting highlighted a tour of the High Point Museum and John Haley House. Mrs Norman Andrews led the tour with exhibits and acquisition notes while Mrs Harold Jarrell guided the Haley House and its Quaker architectural features.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point Museum
John Haley
Primrose Garden Club
Norman Andrews
Haley House
Harold Jarrell
Jack Childress
Alpine Drive
Glover Bedford
George Freeman
John Riggs
Dean Tester
Harry Rothrock
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Y Club
Modernettes
Ray Wagner
Sonny Hedgecock
Brian Johnston
Michael Duncan
Wendy Killgo
Greensboro College
Ela
An Jewelers
Hla
Garden Center
Forest Park Garden Club
Sears Garden Center
Art Richardson
Tigerv Industries Inc
Tryon St
Courtesy Rd
Thomas Cor Works
Artistic Beauty College
N. Main St
National Council Meet
Glenn L. Ward
Mrs. Southern
Gatewood
Ellington Florist
Noght
Hazel Wiliams
Main Street
Wek Witt
Acall
Lazier Cosmetics
Kay Rogers
Lynn Staton
Judy Brewer
Hazel Clary
Carol Collins
Clary
Lindsay St
UTA Etl
Ane
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