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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1953
Page
6
Miss Nancy Stroud gave a buffet dinner Saturday at her Milbourne Heights home to honor her attendants for her upcoming wedding. Summer flowers, snapdragon centerpiece, gifts for guests, and a pony cart ride highlighted the informal gathering.
Emily Trene Rush and James Monroe Combs united in a candlelit double ring ceremony June 26 at Asheboro Presbyterian Church. Rev. Ivan Hoy officiated as family and friends witnessed the wedding with palms, gladioli, and seven-branch candelabra. The couple will reside at 118 South McCrary Street, Asheboro. Mrs. Rush, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Murdock Rush, is a former Asheboro High School graduate and supervisor at E. Schneierson & Sons in Sanford. Mr. Combs, son of Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Combs of Seagrove, is a Burlington Mills employee.
The S'Amusante Club will meet at eight o'clock tomorrow evening at the home of Mrs. Bob Caperton.
Mrs Mary C Haralson district manager here won a trip to Chicago for outstanding insurance sales. She left yesterday by plane for a week at the Continental Casualty Insurance Company home office. Also noted, William A Bimsweiler returned to Boston after visiting his mother Ethel Sanders and sister Mrs Robert Humpreys. Diane Bowers entered High Point Memorial Hospital for an appendectomy.
Miss Bertha Dita Rogers married Roby Branson Morris in a Lexington garden ceremony at five o'clock on Saturday. Rev. Howard Wilkinster officiated at the Robert Bruton home setting with attuned music from Robert Bruton and family. the bride wore a white lace gown with rhinestone bolero and carried a prayer bouquet. The couple plans a wedding trip and will reside in an apartment with Mrs. James Adderton on Third Avenue. Bertha Rogers is a 1953 Lexington High School graduate and active in Junior Home activities. Roby Morris is a 1950 Denton High School alumnus employed by Carolina Seating Company.
Miss Josephine Claress Garner of Asheboro married Hubert Samuel Forkner Jr at First Baptist Church Asheboro in a Saturday ceremony. The couple, both employed in Asheboro, will reside there after a West Virginia wedding trip following vows officiated by Dr. H. Kk. Masteller.
Mrs X reflects on a childhood remark about overworking for Peggy and how admitting fault helps both generations. The piece argues against denial and urges honest mutual emotion. It ends with cooking tips about making omelets and frosting to avoid texture issues.
Informal evening hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Connor at 812 Circle Drive ahead of the May wedding. About 1000 friends greeted the couple between nine and 11 o clock and later moved to the gift room where gifts were displayed.
Miss Janet Kathryn Mullican and Conrad Mark West wed at Trinity Moravian Church in Winston Salem on June 27. Rev. Dr. Douglas L Rights officiated as the bridal party and reception followed at the Mullican home. The couple plans a wedding trip. the bride will pursue X ray technology while the groom studies voice and dramatics at High Point College.
About 125 Crissman relatives and friends gathered at the old home on the Yadkin River in Surry County for the annual reunion. J. M. Crissman welcomed attendees and Walter Crissman gave the invocation. A picnic lunch followed at 12 30. Curtis Crissman announced next year s gathering will be the first Sunday in October.
The notice lists YMCA programs from 4:30 to 10:00 including beginners swim, girls swim period, Y Teens recreation, and morning bridge. Also mentions 7:30 Community Club and an openhouse at 7:30 Si, Hi. Fried eggplant luncheon tip advises slicing eggplant, coating with seasoned flour, browning in butter, and serving with scalloped tomatoes and greens.
Teens seek smoother hair with scalp care and simple styling steps. Massage scalp with a balm, use a soapless shampoo, dry with towels, apply ointment gradually, then brush upward and out. A skilled barber can trim in layers to reduce bulk, avoiding fancy styles and aligning with head contour. Consider salon straightening options if suitable.
Grace and posture guidance from Alicia Hart on a cat walk exercise to restore feminine poise. Start with straight relaxed stance, feet heel to toe, weight on forward foot, tummy in. Then bend left knee and slowly bring toes to heel as you walk 20 measured steps.
Ad text promotes Pattern No. 8975 for a six to fourteen year old playdress with cuffed top big pockets and a bolero. Includes sizes 6 8 10 12 14 with yardage details and mail-in order to Sue Burnett at High Point Enterprise New York. Also mentions Basic Fashion for 1953 sewing guide and price of two cents.
Mrs Ida Kimble was installed as senior regent at the Women of the Moose installation ceremony held Friday evening at the Moose Home on Church Street. Other officers named include junior graduate regent Williard Evans and junior regent Sarah Moe with guides Grace Krapera and Georgia Neal. music by Betsy Harris and Judy Boylen. magic by Coke Cecil.
Ruth Millett advises parents to teach teen girls not to scorn rivals but to treat every dating prospect with respect. A girl should avoid shrinking her social circle to one boy and learn to handle crushes gently to maintain friendships and popularity.
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