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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Mar 04, 1947

Page

6

Musical Art Club Awards NC Symphony Membership to Local Player

The Musical Art Club held a reorganized meeting at Mrs. R. I. Quigley's Westwood home. It awarded a membership in the North Carolina Symphony Orchestra to the senior high school orchestra's most valuable player chosen by Miss Virginia Frank.

Musical Art Club Theusical Art Club R. I. Quigley Westwood North Carolina Symphony Orchestra Virginia Frank J. Gurney Briggs C. H. Rhodes

BPWC to Invite Third District Clubs to Meet in High Point

The Business and Professional Women's Club voted last night at the Sheraton to invite Third District clubs to meet in High Point on Sunday March 16. The event includes an afternoon meeting and a dinner with representatives expected from Asheboro Gibsonville High Point Leaksville Spray Lexington Thomasville and Winston Salem. The club also backed a war orphan foster plan. Mrs. Kate Bee presided.

BPWC High Point Business and Professional Women's Club Sheraton Hotel North Carolina Asheboro Gibsonville Leaksville-Spray Lexington Thomasville Winston-Salem

Wesleyan Guild Meeting At Main Street Church

The Wesleyan Service guild of Main Street Methodist church met last evening at Mrs. A. Wilkinson’s home 211 East Bay street. Miss Viola Brigman led the program and Mrs. Charles Mann attended as guest with a discussion on Racial Relations. The group welcomed attendees and conducted its club activities.

Main ST Wesleyan Guild Wesleyan Service Guild Main Street Methodist Church A. Wilkinson East Bay Street Viola Brigman Charles Mann Atwadance

Young Matrons Form News Church Circle

An enthusiastic circle of married women from the Methodist church organized last evening at the parsonage. Officers elected include Mrs Goods as chairman, Mrs John Kelman co chair, Mrs Douglas Thorburn secretary, and Mrs Thurman Wall treasurer.

Goods John Kelman Cochairman Douglas Thorburn Thurman Wall Porter Hauser Leons Lambeth Harry Lee Lambeth Walteree William Wall Clyde Lee Paul Williamson Fredar J. H. Allred Woman's Society of Christian Service Wilson O. Weldon

Phyllis Snipes Celebrates 6th Birthday at Party

Little Miss Phyllis Snipes celebrated her sixth birthday yesterday afternoon at the Blair Park clubhouse. Her mother Mrs. James G. Snipes Jr and her aunt Miss Ruby Reece of Columbia SC assisted by Mrs. A L Carter hosted a party with green and yellow decorations and games including a fishing game. A large birthday cake was shared after candles were blown out and guests enjoyed refreshments and gifts. Attending besides the honoree were Linda Ralph Darrell Mauny Marilyn Cole Larry Helmstetler Linda Ellington Molly George Lenaeus Nancy Tee Clinard Nancy Bobby Danny Gerring Michael Stewart Judy Joy Purcelle Gloria Dunn Dana Gibson Raine John Furr and Jimmy Shelton.

Phyllis Snipes Blair Park James G. Snipes, Jr Ruby Reece Columbia S. C A. L. Carter Phyllis Linda Ralph Darrell Mauny Marilyn Cole Larry Helmstetler Linda Ellington Molly George Lenaeus Nancy Tee Clinard Bobby Danny Gerring Michael Stewart

Canterbury Club To Meet Friday

The Canterbury club will meet Friday at 3 30 P M at Mrs William Simmons home on Greenway Drive Mrs Owen Reese will be in charge of the program

Canterbury Club William Simmons Greenway Drive Owen Reese Green Thumb

Ruth Goins Weds Jack R Welch at South Side Baptist Home

Miss Ruth Goins becomes bride of Jack R Welch in a 6 PM ceremony at Rev W H Barker's residence. Attendants were Mr and Mrs W E Grissom. Ruth, a Park Street resident, taught locally and works at Marsh Furniture, while Jack, son of H G Welch, works at Guilford Hosiery. They reside at 1107 Park Street.

N. L. Goins Park Street Ruth Jack R. Welch W. H. Barker South Side Welch Marsh Furniture Agency H. G. Welch Guilford Hosiery Company

City notes and club events fill social page

A social diary lists numerous meetings and gatherings at local clubs. Mrs Gladys Curtis and several others visit High Point hospital patients while events at VFW, AAUW, Girl Scouts, Garden Study and Canterbury clubs proceed across Emerywood and nearby venues with teas, luncheons, and a wedding planned at the Presbyterian church.

Births: Mitchells welcome son William D Jr

Mr and Mrs W D Mitchell of 1309 Emory street announce the birth of a son William D Jr on March 3 at the Boulevard unit of High Point Memorial hospital. Born to Mr and Mrs Max Turner of 106 College avenue Thomasville a son Michael Ray on February 28 at City Memorial hospital. Mrs Turner is the former Miss Mary Rose Bowers of Homer Ray Bunn Sr Mr and Mrs Homer R Bunn of 1707 Franklin street announce the birth of a son Homer Ray Jr at the Boulevard unit of Memorial hospital on March 3. Mrs Bunn a native of Northern Ireland arrived in this country in May of last year having met her husband while he was in the armed service in Europe. He was at front in Germany on VE day. Announce Birth Mr and Mrs L W Royal of 213 North Main street announce the birth of a son Leslie William Jr on February 24 at the Boulevard unit the local hospital.

W. D. Mitchell Emory Street William D. Jr Boulevard Unit High Point Memorial Max Turner College Avenue Thomasville Michael Ray City Memorial Hospital Homer Ray Bunn Homer R. Bunn Franklin Street Homer Ray, Jr Memorial Hospital L. W. Royal North Main Street Leslie William, Jr Boulevard W. A. Hedrick Barker Street High Point Memorial Hospital Dora Lee Eddins Clara Cox

Freshman-Sophomore FHA Meets at YWCA

The Freshman-Sophomore Future Homemakers of America held a monthly meeting at the Adams Memorial YWCA with Miss Maxine Farlowe presiding. The program, led by Carolyn Morris, featured an open forum on methods to improve and fund the club.

Future Homemakers of America Adams Memorial Ywca

Mrs Truman Fox Hosts Informal Party for Miss Hedrick

Mrs Truman Fox entertained at her home on Adams Street with an informal party and bridal shower for Miss Hedrick, honoring her upcoming marriage to Garland Pugh on March 15. Guests included family and friends. games, prizes, and gifts accompanied cake and bridal ices.

Truman Fox Miss Hedrick Lauretta Hedrick Garland Pugh

Girl Scout Council To Meet Thursday Morning

The Girl Scout Council will hold its March meeting Thursday at ten oclock in the morning at Girl Scout headquarters on College Street.

Girl Scout Council Girl Scout Headquarters Girl Scout College Street

Johnson St PTA Postpones Meeting

The Johnson Street Parent-Teacher Association postpones its meeting, announcing it will now be held on Thursday March 13 in place of the original date. Members are advised to note the change in plans.

Johnson Street Parent- Teacher Association

Green Thumb Club Meeting Time Changes

The Green Thumb Garden club updates its meeting time from 3 30 to 3 00 on Friday afternoon. The Emerywood country club will host the gathering as announced this morning.

Green Thumb Emerywood Country Club

Visitors Feted At Dinner Here

Mr and Mrs Paul A Morris and Mrs W E Shore hosted relatives at a Sunday dinner. Guests included Mr and Mrs Herman M Morris of Graham, Mrs Clan N Brown of Richmond Virginia and D R Dennis of Lakeland Florida.

Paul A. Morris W. E. Shore North Main Street Herman M. Morris Graham Clan N. Brown Richmond, Va D. R. Dennis Lakeland Fla Morris

Pentagon Club Meets Tonight

Members of the Pentagon club will meet at 8 oclock this evening with Mrs. Robert Hoskins at her home on Wrenn Street.

Pentagon Club Robert Hoskins Lon Wrenn Street

Officers Planning For Chapter Night

The Women of the Moose meet Wednesday at 8 PM at the Moose hall for a chapter night program led by the chapter officers headed by senior regent Mrs. Mary Schwinzer.

the Moose Moose Hall Mary Schwinzer

Scout Leaders Plan Court of Awards

The Intermediate Girl Scout leaders met last evening to plan the Spring court of awards at the Junior High auditorium on Friday March 28 at 7 30 pm. A special radio broadcast by the High Point Radio council on March 12 at 9 30 pm will mark the thirty fifth anniversary of Girl Scouting. The program will be aired over WMN with local scouts participating.

High Point Radio Council WMN

Sorority Chapter 2 Meeting Tonight

Nu Phi Mu sorority Chapter Two meets in the Adams Memorial YWCA industrial room at 7 45 tonight with Miss Katharine Hester, president, in charge of the session.

Nu Phi Mu Sorority Adams Memorial Ywca Katherine Hester

Bridgairs Club to Meet for Dinner Plans

Bridgairs members will gather Wednesday at 7 30 p m with Mrs Inman Chastain at her Rt 2 home to finalize plans for a dinner meeting at the Plantation club.

Bridgairs Club Inman Chastain Rt. 2 Plantation Club

Ferger Offers Practical Guidance on Camellias and Azaleas

Jim Ferger of Wilmington, former Orton plantation supervisor, explains soil and care for Camellias and Azaleas. He notes slight acidity favors growth but neutral to slightly alkaline soils can work for some varieties, outlines ideal soil mix, planting depth, and 2-3 inch coarse mulch.

Jim Ferger Wilmington Anormer Orton Plantation Ferger

Mid-Week Schedule Announced By Wesley Memorial Methodist Church

Wesley Memorial Methodist schedules a Wednesday 7 30 p m fellowship hour with Rev Paul Hardin Jr to speak Miss Barbara Lowe and Miss Barbara George sing The Lord Is My Shepherd The Youth choir rehearses after in the choir room under Miss Crowder The discussion for young married couples and parents leads by Dean Lindley at 8 in the Intermediate room on Achieving a Christian Home Henri Christophe led a slave rebellion and crowned himself king of Haiti.

Wesley Memorial Methodist Church Paul Hardin, Jr Barbara Lowe Barbara George Lord Shepherd Smart Missing Crowder Dean P. E. Lindley

Tips for Teens: The 1947 Page Boy Hairdo Trend

Elinor Williams outlines this year's page boy hairstyle for teens. Shorter smooth tops with ends turned under define the look, with variations for older high school girls. Accessories include barrette or rhinestone clips, matching hair color, and simple care tips.

Elinor Williams

Also Mentioned on This Page

D. Bouldin Quigley State Federation Gastonia Music‘al Art Club Chambers Music Group Greensboro Sidney Gayle Emile H. Serposs Kate Bee Green Street WBLE Stephens Bible J. R. Wood Montheu Avenue C. S. Grayson Charlotte, N. C Guilford Venetian Blind Shop Ming News Church Aaby Tut Ben Ruth Goins Gladys Curtis Stanton Street Ladies Auxiliary The Veterans of Foreign Wars VFW Broad Street Symphony Enjoyment Group Floyd D. Mehan Lexington Avenue Schumann Verona Blalock Co-operettes International E. E. Younts Thurston Street W. B. Thomas Horace Haworth Utopian Study Club Asia Homer Hudson Anna Tomlinson Eleanor Amos Parkway Frank Dunn Traynham Sky Club Garden Study Club YWCA Charles M. Griffith N. C. Gardner Graduate Nurses Club Edna Heinzerling Tom Pitts Edward Short Henry Millis, Jr Sane Club Asia Restaurant H. B. Whitlark Tomlinsons W. L. Tabb 500 Parkway W. W. Lentz Tommye Lentz Geneva Crowder Lentz Priday H. S. Coffield Sara Ray Miss Traynham Lambeth Presbyterian Church Gertrude C. Traynham A. G. Sexton Rt. 3 P. A. Hudson Campbell Street D. V. Denton English Street I. R. Robbins Edgeworth Street Boulevard Unit Hospital L. A. Parker Gilbert Street Mitchells F.H.A Miss Pearl Jones Jones Street J. C. McCullough Mocksville Arlie Hughes South Main Street W. T. White Route 3 Elizabeth Chapman Anderson Street C. H. Bodie J. R. Trotter Rt. 4 Richard Alexander Homestead Avenue G. W. Poindexter Adams Street M. G. Walker West Green Street E. V. Hill van Buren Street Fred Smith Wise Street E. F. Profitt Linda Say Street Miami Florida Conrad Davis P. L. Culler Washington Street Eugene McMahan Fred Lambe Paul Callaham Hot Springs Ark 8. C Veterans Hospital Greenview Terrace Reece Harold Wall Sheldon Dennis Bill Ellington Dwight Upton Donald Upton Claude Hensley D. W. Canada A. T. Joyce Johnson St. Pta Green Thumb Club Lydia E. Pimkham Scout Sorority Bridgairs John H. Harris N. C. State College Wesley Memorial Methodist Henri Christophe Haiti Cad Nlon Hose NLON Terry Jeroets Esmond Ednesday Princess Beauty Shop Ce Weaig
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