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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1959
Page
9
The Guilford County register of deeds reports 1958 saw 1,650 marriages up from 1,555 in 1957 a 5.1 percent rise. December marriages topped June with 211 versus 171 and divorces remained 230 for two years. Gun permits rose by 65 in 1958 while mental incompetents increased sharply.
Miss Carol Taylor was honored with a bridal luncheon yesterday in the Sheraton Hotel. Hostesses were Mrs. Sam Bogen and Mrs. Henry Shavitz, with 25 guests and a white yellow green floral theme. Out-of-town guests included Miss Rene Sapero, Miss Sandy Margolis, and Mrs. Harry Yahr. Miss Taylor to wed Robert Friedman.
After luncheon the Twentieth Century Study Club met to review the original by-laws and propose revisions. Mrs Vernon Wendler hosted at 600 Parkway at 12 30 p m. Mrs Bruce Conrad led the meeting with Mrs W F Freeman presenting revisions from the committee. A new member Mrs W Van Liere was introduced by the president. Mrs J W Thomas led the book exchange as a buffet luncheon was served with linen and lace and floral centerpieces.
Gamma Xi Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority announces a musical revue Follies of ’59 at the Civic Center in Thomasville. Lee Hewitt of New York will handle musical direction choreography directing and costumes. A cast of 100 non professionals will perform with three chorus lines and two acts to be televised on March 11. Tickets are on sale now.
Mrs C W Clinard hosted a dessert bridge for the Spinsters Club on Mendenhall Street. Stuart Kennedy won a leather billfold, Miss Jewell Everhart was second high for white gloves, and Mrs Lawrence Jarrett took the Travelers prize for earnings. Miss Terry Davis will host next at Vance Road.
Bridge winners named for Cinderella Club event after refreshments. Mrs L Robinson led last month with top score as the club announced results and praised participants.
Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Boles Sr celebrate their Silver Wedding Anniversary with an open house on January 20. Friends visited between 5 and 8 p.m. The couple have two children and two granddaughters. Mr. Boles works at High Point College and Mrs. Boles recently graduated from the Winston-Salem School of Practical Nursing.
Miss Betty Jean Pegram, Saturday bride elect of Jackson Rae Herring, was honored at a shower last evening hosted by Mesdames Leslie Andrews Luther Barker and W B Warner. The event featured a gift presentation and the hostesses added a bedspread as a keepsake.
This month’s winner is Mrs S Swartzberg with other winners including Mrs H Rabhan Mrs D Ballow and Mrs H Belinsky.
Mrs H N Russell, vice president of the North Carolina Association of Nursing Homes, leaves for Raleigh to attend the state convention. Mr and Mrs G T Howard return to High Point from Jefferson Ga after attending Lloyd Howard’s funeral. Ruth Burgess heads to Eau Gallie Fla for Hayworth Mott wedding duties and returns next week by plane. John Leonard of Route 2 and daughter Gayle Leonard travel to a wedding where Miss Leonard is a bridesmaid.
Mr. and Mrs Otis L Gardner announce Anita Joyce Gardner born at Cone Memorial Hospital Greensboro former Miss Gladys Robertson of High Point Mrs Robie E Kennedy of 512 Flint Street announce daughter Joni Michelle born January 26 at High Point Memorial Hospital Mr and Mrs James H Phillips of 701 Thissell Street announce daughter Gloria Jean born January 27 at High Point Memorial Hospital Mr and Mrs Niles Pantelakis Ann announce January 27 birth at High Point Memorial Hospital
High Point Chapter 106 Order of the Eastern Star met at the Masonic Temple with Mrs. Frances Lopp and Henry A. Fick presiding. Guests from Greensboro Spencer and Lexington chapters attended. Officers announced upcoming installations and invitations while the altar honored William Hubert Woodbury who died December 18. Refreshments followed.
THOMASVILLE. Mrs Harold Petty demonstrated making wood fibre flowers at a Park Place Garden Club meeting held at Mrs O F Clodfelters Kern Street home. Guests included Mrs Spud Stoker Mrs Jack Tysinger and Mrs Joe Tew. Feb 24 meeting set at Mrs McAden on Kern Street.
Mr and Mrs Sam D Marze of Waxhaw hosted a Sunday afternoon golden wedding reception from 4 to 6 o clock to honor their long marriage. Mrs Marze, formerly Miss Lura Byrum, wed Mr Marze in Van Wyck South Carolina on January 26 1909 with Rev Carter officiating. The couple received guests including their daughter Mrs Mary Byrum McGinnis and nieces from High Point and Madison.
Thomasville reports the Hasty Home Demonstration Club met at Mrs. Earl Connor’s Unity Street home. The session included a devotional, a talk on Outlook and Life Insurance, and a quiz on insurance facts. A new member and a visitor were welcomed, and 14 ladies plus two children attended.
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