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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1956
Page
6
Miss Georgia Kennedy and Terry Arnold Wagoner wed at Hopewell Methodist Church Trinity on Sunday July 1 at noon. The bride and groom are from Trinity with families listed as hosts and attendants named. The couple will reside on Route 2 after a Florida wedding trip.
Joseph H. Clinard and his daughter Linda of New York City returned home after spending a week visiting relatives and friends. They were honored with a swimming party and family dinner at city lake hosted by Mr and Mrs Samuel K Baynes A son Sammy entertained for mother. Mr Clinard is a former resident of this city.
The Stephens Bible Class will meet Wednesday afternoon at 3 o'clock with Miss Mary Childress in the William and Mary Apts. Mrs. A. G. Carson will lead the program. The public is invited. Susannah Wesley Class to Meet at Archdale Methodist Church at 7 15 PM with Mesdames J. W. Wright, Rauman and J. G. Howell.
Mr and Mrs C E Craven announce daughter Janet Sue born July 7 at Point Memorial Hospital. Mr and Mrs W S Stanley announce daughter Melodie Maria born July 7 at High Point Memorial Hospital. Mr and Mrs J M Beeson announce daughter Susan Lynn born July 3 at Point Memorial Hospital. Mr and Mrs R F Hill announce son Andrew Douglas born July 8 at High Point Hospital. Mr and Mrs C W Strickland announce daughter Virginia Gail born June 30 at High Point Memorial Hospital.
Plans are completed for the Gate City Bridge Championship set for July 13 to 15 at the O Henry Hotel in Greensboro. Events include team of four play with 10 30 a.m start times, a lecture by William B Woodson at 10 30 Saturday on Two Way No Trump, morning refreshments, trophies for winners, and the Ellis Stone traveling trophy for the best overall average.
The South Carolina Tax Commission and State Auditor J. M. Smith miscalculated the 1955-56 tax take by 4000 dollars, an error of .00003 per cent. The appropriation for revenue due December 1 will not be fully collected until June 30, with a target of 119,950,000 dollars.
Roscoe Adams senior vice president of Wachovia Bank and Trust Co will be the guest speaker at the High Point Credit Women's Breakfast Club. The meeting is scheduled for Thursday morning at 7 30 at the Sheraton Hotel and arrangements are under way.
Miss Nancy Chamelin, fiancé of Jerry Laughlin of San Diego, was honored at a bridal shower hosted by Mrs. Sherman Pendergrass with Mrs. Lucille Lawder. The party featured an outdoor barbecue, white carnation corsage on arrival, and a shower of gifts as about 15 guests attended in a rustic terrace setting.
The item notes several local moves and visits. Mr and Mrs Roy L Bennison and daughter Wynonna left for Greensboro to reside at Hunter Hills after leaving 113 Hall Ave. Durham's Miss Sarah Cash and Charlotte's Mrs Margaret Watson visited for the 63rd semi annual furniture market. Others vacationed in Florida and Daytona Beach while relatives and guests gathered for hospital stays and travels.
Tuesday evening events include the Business and Professional Women's Club dinner at Trinity Grange and the Altrusa Club at High Point Woman's Club. Others host board meetings, Eastern Star, and demonstrations. Wednesday features home demonstration, a Deep Auxiliary gathering, Credit Women's breakfast, and various private entertainments and showers.
E J Edgar is under treatment at a hospital for a hip injury from a fall while learning to ride a bicycle. Police report lists his age as 73 in St Joseph Missouri.
The Studio of Child Care at 308 Steele St. held an open house for parents and friends as operation began two weeks ago. Owner Mrs. Jean Kerr Davidson welcomed guests. staff included assistant director Mrs. Thomas Kerr and registrar Mrs. Adrian Allred.
Mrs Terry Wagoner bride of July 1 will be honored Thursday evening at the Johnson home Route 2 Trinity. She is the former Miss Georgia Kennedy daughter of Roy Kennedy. groom Tobe Wagoner son of Tobe and Mrs Wagoner. They wed July 1 at Hopewell Methodist Church and recently returned from a Florida trip.
In York South Carolina on July 3 Miss Patricia Luel la Bradshaw married Charles Richard Kanoy. The ceremony was officiated by Jud Charles F Nunn. The bride, daughter of Mr and Mrs Raynor Bradshaw Sr of High Point, wore a powder blue street dress with matching accessories. The groom is the son of Mr and Mrs Gueue Kaney and is a Walburg High School graduate who served four years in the Navy and now works in farming with his father. They plan to live on Route 1 Kernersville.
Thursday lists swim classes for girls from beginner to intermediate with plunge periods and club meetings at Adams and Robins. Friday offers fabric buying tips to avoid confusion by checking manufacturer hang tags and querying sales staff.
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