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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1955
Page
7
Mrs. L H Zimmerman hosted the final Sertoma Auxiliary meeting of the year at 91 Carrick Ave. The club voted to affiliate with La Sertarma, the wives of Sertoma members, and planned a September charter presentation. Officers for the coming year were installed and cards were sent to hospitalized members.
The T E B L class of First Baptist Church honored Miss Mary Washburn at a Monday night meeting at Mrs S D Gibson’s home. After a brief business session the group presented Washburn with silver candelabra as she leaves High Point for Rutherfordton this week.
Mrs. Mary Foy entertained a group of close friends at a luncheon in the Sheraton Hotel. The decor featured pastel flowers dominated by gladioli. A four course luncheon was served as she prepares to relocate to Myrtle Beach South Carolina where she will have a summer home.
The Junior Woman's Club executive board met for lunch at 919 Marion St hosted by new president Mrs. B. E. Connor. Plans for the fall year were discussed and committee chairs were announced including membership, finance, publicity, yearbook, and welfare with donations invited for Caswell Training School projects.
About People Miss Carolyn Foy left today for Henderson where she will be the guest of Miss Ruth Watkins prior to a house party at Nag's Head. They will attend the wedding of schoolmate Miss Sally Wood while away. Mrs W J Bennett underwent surgery at High Point Memorial Hospital and is improving. Mr and Mrs Hugh Humphrey of New Orleans visited Dr and Mrs Creech before returning home.
A long schedule of prewedding events includes Miss Betty Faye vetewenn honored at a tea hosted by Mrs. Wade Cecil and others at 109 Hillcrest Dr. Various parties follow for Miss Sarah Clyde Johnson and Miss Anne Folger as the Johnson Williams wedding and related rehearsals unfold across local homes and venues.
Pfc. and Mrs. L A Workman announce daughter Carol Lynne born May 31 at Marine Base Hospital Cherry Point. Mrs. Workman formerly Barbara Ingram of High Point. Mr. and Mrs. C P Welborn announce son Faron Ray born June 7 at High Point Memorial Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. L A Metcalf announce son Lawrence Avon Jr born June 6 at High Point Memorial. Betty Diane Cranford born June 6 at High Point Memorial. Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Crawford announce daughter Betty Diane born June 6 at High Point Memorial. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Lee Thomas announce son Bradley Lee born June 5 at High Point Memorial. Mrs. Thomas formerly Adele Barber of Jamestown.
Mrs. Charles E Blair will present her piano pupils in a recital tomorrow evening at 8 o clock. The concert will be held in the auditorium of Tomlinson School and the public is invited to attend.
Dean Martin blames publicity for making him look like a heel amid a temporary split with Jerry Lewis. He heads to Hawaii with his wife while Lewis premieres a movie in New York, insisting they remain a team and that the rift arose over Lewis getting the spotlight at a premiere.
A new tannage method makes leather gloves washable by hand or machine. Tests cover cape, kid, deer, pig and suede gloves in light pastels and dark shades.
Miss Jill Burrows and David Horlick wed in a double ring ceremony at Central Christian Church on June 3 at 6 30 p m officiated by Rev J E Chil dress. The couple's wedding featured classical music, floral decor, and a traditional gown with lace jacket. The England born bride is with Diamond Hosiery. Horlick formerly served in the Royal Navy and now works for Carson's Inc. A post ceremony home ceremony was held at 224 Spencer Ave.
Mrs Sherrod hosts a Coke party at 500 Hillcrest Drive tomorrow morning for Miss Helen Gaitley city schools faculty member and future bride of Bruce H. Carraway Jr. in Red Springs July 10. Mack Morris hosted dinner in Greensboro Sunday where he was named best man.
The Business and Professional Club of the YWCA held its installation of new officers last night at the CA after dinner. Installed were president Rada Poston, vice president Elizabeth Cooper, recording secretary Susan Copeland, corresponding secretary Thelma Moss, treasurer Margaret Sink, program chairman Jewell Cress, and reporter Ruth Young.
Miss Sylvia Newton hosted a pink and green miscellaneous shower for Miss Betty Faye Hedgecock at 510 Prospect St. on Monday night. Twenty guests enjoyed games, a corsage, and a sugar bowl and creamer gift as plans for Hedgecock and Kenneth Campbell’s Saturday wedding at Ward Street Methodist Church were announced.
The Yates family reunion will be held at Reynolds Park in Winston-Salem on Sunday June 12. Lunch will be served at 1:30 at table 10, and all relatives and friends are invited to attend with baskets for the picnic lunch.
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