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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1948
Page
6
Altrusa International unveils its 1948 49 program under the theme Altruism In Action. The plan focuses on improving human relations and world ties, with activities ranging from talks and career clinics to forums and educational outreach.
Miss Jacksie Miller and Thomas Jackson Cumby Jr. were married Sunday July 11 at Archdale Methodist Church with Rev. Don Payne and Rev. Fred L. Setzer officiating. The ceremony featured gladioli arrangements, piano and vocal music, and a white slipper satin gown for the bride. The couple will reside in Marion after a wedding cake reception at the bride's home.
A concise promotional note urges shoppers to choose a jeweler as the trusted guide for gifting, emphasizing pride in presents and the expertise of fine jewelry sellers.
The S Amusante club will be entertained by Mrs Edward L Short at her home 1003 Johnson Street tomorrow evening at 8 o clock Those unable to attend to call Mrs Short at
The Pentagon Club will meet tonight at 8 o clock at the home of Mrs Tal Ellington on Bridges street.
Two local residents Mrs. Mattie Butler and Miss Louise Butler returned home at 828 Lexington Avenue after visiting Chicago. In Windy City they toured Arlington race track and witnessed Citation win the Stars and Stripes stakes. Mrs. Butler won a 17 jewel wrist watch on a national radio broadcast with her granddaughter taking other prizes.
Bridge columnist William McKenne y recounts Dan Mahoney a league official scorer and strong player who used a simple safety play to secure a slam after the jack of diamonds opened the lead. Mahoney led spades then hearts to dummy creating a winning path despite a risky entry.
Mr and Mrs Al Bodine return to Rochester after visiting H Eugene Wood and Mrs Wood at 1002 North Main. Bodine wed June 26 at Wesley Memorial. David Lambert hosts Tommy Farmer and Jerry Weber from New Orleans. L T Lee returns to Baltimore with Miss Peggy Joyce Kaney accompanying to stay a month. Mrs T C Kivett and daughters plan a Daytona Beach trip via Atlanta before returning to High Point. Myrtle Davis on vacation near Asheboro. Bruce and Rickett Wright families visited Washington before returning home.
Mrs. Josefino Guerrero a 30-year old war heroine arrived in Carville Louisiana to become the first foreign patient at the National Leprosarium. After initial visa denial Manila restrictions were overridden by a ruling from Attorney General Tom Clark. Her room 13 was decorated with a welcome flag reading Welcome Joey.
A note on aging suggests facial lines come mainly from laughter rather than anxiety. The idea highlights how humor, joy, and positive emotions shape our expressions, contrasting with stress-induced damage.
A simple summer salad features peeled tomatoes with five lengthwise incisions holding cucumber and radish slices. Serve on pale endive with salad dressing. the dish is colorful, easy to prepare, and boosted by a commercial dressing praised for versatile use.
Paying courtesy to Miss Helena Upshaw whose marriage to James Petree of Winston Salem will take place August 1. Mesdames Marshall and Irving Booker entertained Saturday evening with a dessert bridge on Forrest avenue. Guests enjoyed ice, green and white accents, and white carnations for the bride elect, while Miss Upshaw won runner up and Miss crete wegee took top score. Traveling honors went with hose to Mrs Jack Farrell. Hostesses presented Miss Upshaw with china. Additional guests from Greensboro and Thomasville attended. A bridge party is planned tomorrow at Joy FR and Millikan Hall hosted by Mrs Jack Cecile.
Hamilton E Gray and several other couples report the birth of sons in July at High Point Memorial Hospital. Births listed include Hamilton E Gray III, Jos Le Tillman Jr, Ralph Raymond Jr, Thomas Lynn, and Edward Dalton Jr with parents named and home addresses provided.
Philadelphia July 12. Robert Snyder president of the Harrisburg Central Democratic club bragged about his sleeping arrangements at the Democratic convention. As convention sergeant at arms he could not find a ram in a hotel so a friend obtained him an invitation to the Union League stronghold of Republicans.
Hollywood memorial notes the passing of King Baggot a leading man of early silent cinema and later director He died in a sanitarium at age 69 reported from Hollywood on July 12
Miss Jean Slate Holton hosted a wedding breakfast Saturday for Mrs. Coltin Staley after a wedding at Mitchell's church. Attendees included Mrs. Doris Misenheimer and several guests, with a three course breakfast and decor featuring shasta daisies and feverfew.
A retired naval officer identified as B. Couvillion of Melville, 39, was fatally wounded in an attack near Melville, while a 21-year-old woman companion was struck multiple times. Sheriff Guilbeau led a large manhunt with up to 500 searchers from St. Landry Parish, involving both Black and white residents. Several suspects, including five Black individuals and white men, were taken into custody or released.
A historic note describes old time pitchers chewing elm bark to slick their spitballs as part of their practice and game routine, illustrating early ball control tricks in baseball lore.
California Illinois Iowa Minnesota Missouri New York Texas and Wisconsin are the leading egg producing states in the country, dominating output trends across the industry.
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