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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Mar 12, 1947

Page

6

Mrs Fraley Elected President of High Point Garden Club

Mrs W J Fraley chosen new president at the High Point Garden Club meeting held yesterday at Mrs G H Kearns home on Hillcrest drive. Officers named include vice president Mrs P Hardin and recording secretary Mrs J W Austin with other roles filled. a spring garden tour is planned for April 28 to May 3 and the national garden club president will visit Greensboro on April 11 with a luncheon at the Field Inn.

W. J. Fraley High Point Garden Club Kearns High Int Garden Club G. H. Kearns Hillcrest Drive Mesdames Levi Hayworth H. P. Hardin Fraley Field Inn Joseph D. Cox State Garden Club Asheville W. C. Idol Effie Cox H. M. Armentrout J. W. Austin F. J. Bartlett S. C. Clark W J. Fraley Howard Hartzell D. R. Parker A. S. Parker W. G. Ragsdale R. K. Stewart F. R. Taylor L. L. Wilkerson J. T. Weaver Altrusa International Macknac Island Michigan Altrusa Club Sheraton Hotel Lois Welborn Edna Ross Edna Blake Marie Forrest Altrusa Salisbury Club High Point OAK Hill Pta Oak Hill Orpha Riggs E. K. Thrower Carson Stout L. A. Parker Kathryn Farr Mary Kearns Associa

Social events calendar for Wednesday to Friday

The schedule lists meetings and gatherings at Sheraton hotel and private homes. Guests include J D aces Mel rose Mills director, Ruth Spurgeon bride elect, Geneva Crowder, and Lauretta Hedrick. Clubs: Business and professional Women, Jewish Women study group, Tea and Topics, Friday Morning Music Study Club.

Business and Professional Women's Club Sheraton Hotel J. D. Aces Melrose Mills William J. Bennett, Jr Herman Hethcox Ruth Spurgeon William Gossard Geneva Crowder The Council of Jewish Women Samuel Hyman Edgedale

Wartime Food Grading Saturates Meat Sales

About nine tenths of beef veal lamb and mutton sold during the war years received federal grading. This indicates extensive government oversight of meat quality and labeling during the period.

League Donates 500 for Bible Teacher Fund in Schools

The High Point Junior Service League contributed 500 to the High Point Council of Church Women campaign to expand Bible teaching in city schools. Mrs. Charles A. McMurray urged increased Bible instruction noting NC counts and the High Point school demand. The group also voted 50 to the Red Cross drive and announced radio council projects and a High Point life history contest.

League High Point Council of Church Women Junior Service League Adams Memorial Ywca Charles A. McMurray North Carolina McMurray High Point High School Sherrill Einstein High Point Radio Council WMFR High Point Red Cross

Miss Jessie May Young Returns Home After Hospital Stay

Miss Jessie May Young has returned to her Barbee street home from the Boulevard unit of High Point Memorial hospital where she has been treated for several days. Her condition is improved but she will stay home for a few days longer. Capt. and Mrs. Arnold Withers and Mrs. Georgia Withers and Miss Elge Withers visited Statesville relatives before their Japan trip next month. The item ends with a note on peanut butter sandwich ideas for kids, mentioning chili sauce mayonnaise and honey as partners.

Jessie May Young Barbee Street Boulevard High Point Memorial Hospital Arnold Withers San Francisco Calif Georgia Withers Elge Withers Statesville A. L. Cook English Street

Vows Here Unite Miss Gossett and Mr Fairrington

Announcement of the marriage of Ada Gossett and Zenas Pam Fairrington on March 1 at the South Side Baptist church. The bride wore a light blue suit with pink rosebud corsage. they are now at home on route one, High Point.

Zenas Pam Farrington W. H. Barker Ada Gossett W. S. Gossett Zenas Pam Fairrington High Point South Side Baptist Church Ean W. 8. Gossett Mr. Fairrington C. C. Fairrington Elsie Fairrington Route One

Miss Garrett Shower Honored By Proffitt Hosts

Miss Helen Garrett, soon to wed Gene Kester, was the bridal honoree at a Gibson clubrooms party hosted by Misses Betty and Phyllis Proffitt. Three bridge tables and green white decor framed the event with prizes, a silver gift, and a shower of gifts from guests. Attending were Misses Garrett Highfill Morris Carroll Pegram Julian and Mrs Carl C Garrett and Mrs Juanita Davis among others.

Helen Garrett Gene Kester Betty Phyllis Proffitt Gibson Peggy Morris Crystal Ashoe Hazel Highfill Miss Garrett Misses Garrett Highfill Jerry Carroll Elizabeth Pegram Perry Morris Marie Julian Carl C. Garrett Carl C. Garrett, Jr Juanita Davis E. F. Profitt

Ladies Bridge Winners Named at Emery Wood Country Club

Winners of top scores in duplicate at the Emery Wood Country Club ladies bridge party were Mesdames C. S. Beaver and F. H. Gray for north-south and Mesdames R. D. Tillson and W. P. Hazelwood for east-west. Runners-up were Mesdames Logan Porter Jr and C L Eaton in north-south and Mesdames C G Mackintosh and L W Flythe in east-west. No contract tables were in play. Luncheon followed the games.

Emerywood Country Club Mesdames C. S. Beaver F. H. Gray Mesdames R. D. Tillson W. P. Hazelwood Mesdames Logan Porter, Jr C. L. Eaton

Births in High Point area listed by families

The High Point Memorial hospital Boulevard unit reports several births. Larry Wayne Idol born March 10 to Staley L Idol and spouse on route one. Clau dette Laverne Carden born March 9 to Claude H Carden and spouse of 1116 Anderson street. Richard Lee Conrad born March 9 to Paul Conrad and spouse of 313 Boulevard. Mary Susan Harrison born March 11 to C R Harrison Jr and former Miss Jean Davis of 313 Fourth street. Patricia Elaine Guarino born March 12 to Robert P Guarino and spouse of Boulevard unit.

Larry Wayne Idol Staley L. Idol Route One Larry Wayne Boulevard Unit High Point Memorial Hospital Cardens Claude H. Carden Anderson Street Claudette Laverne Richard Lee Conrad Paul Conrad 313 Boulevard Richard Lee Boulevard Harrison C. R. Harrison, Jr Fourth Street Mary Susan High Point Memorial Hosital Jean Davis Guarino Robert P. Guarino Patricia Elaine

Ready class to meet Friday night at West End Baptist

The Ready class of the West End Baptist church will meet Friday evening at 7 30 at the home of Mrs Bruce Oxford 829 West Green Street. The Lebanon Methodist church hosts an High Point Christian Endeavor union executive meeting Friday March 14 at 7 30. All members are urged to attend per Mrs Florence Montgomery.

West End Baptist Church Bruce Oxford West Green Street Crry BE. Union High Point Christian Endeavor Union Lebanon Methodist Church Florence Montgomery

Annual Luncheon of Tuesday Evening Garden Club Held

Mrs. C. W. Bates hosted the Tuesday Evening Garden Club at 1100 Johnson Street for the annual luncheon yesterday at one o'clock. Twenty members attended as Mrs. J. W. Montgomery discussed spring pruning fertilizers and plant propagation. The slate was re-elected and two local gardens formed this year led by Mrs. Charles Carmichael and Fitta Torrence.

Garden Club C. W. Bates Johnson Street Mesdames H. D. Minnis E. E. Younts T. R. Short Johnny Montgomery Gardens J. W. Montgomery Jones Burns Bates Sedgefield Naeigh Asheville Country Garden Club Noth Winston-Salem Road Charles Carmichael Better Houses and Gardens Club Fitta Torrence

Garden Gate Club Hears Talk On Rock Gardens

Mrs Charles Byrd spoke to the Garden Gate Club at Mrs J R Adams Arlington home about rock gardens. She covered site selection soil prep drainage rock types and plant choices by height color and adaptability. Mrs Broadus Casey discussed roses and thrift culture for the region.

Garden Gate Club Charles Byrd Rock Gardens J. R. Adams Arlington Charles R. Byrd Broadus Casey Garden Study Club Mesdames T. J. Beam Joe Foley Oscar Joiner E. T. Ring L. P. Magnin H. R. Pancoast W. H. Rigby C. D. Thompson R. N. Williard

Academy Dinner At Asia Tonight

The Academy of the Women of the Moose holds a regular dinner in the Asia restaurant private dining room this evening at seven o'clock. All members are expected to attend.

The Academy of Ee of the Women of the Moose Asia

Palmer's Skin Success Bleach Cream Ad

Advertising copy promotes Palmer's Skin Success Bleach Cream for sun darkened skin and pimples with a money back guarantee and 25 cent price at toiletry counters. The copy warns to use as directed and to dry for a few days.

Palmer

Miss Wilcox Plans Fourteenth Birthday Dance

Venetia Wilcox issued invitations for a Friday evening party at Emerywood Country Club to celebrate her fourteenth birthday. The event features music by the Bowtie Swingers, a local dance group, and will host a large circle of friends.

O. A. Kirkman Emerywood Country Club Anna Tomlinson Venetia Wilcox Bowtie Swingers

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