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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1949
Page
19
Miss Betty Jane Wolfe and Darrell Richard Setliff wed in a Greensboro Centenary Methodist ceremony. Details include the bridal party, attire, reception decor, and plans to reside in Fort Lauderdale Florida. The bride is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Henry Wolfe Sr. and the groom is the son of Mrs Daniel Setliff.
C. L. Michael was celebrated at a Thursday evening party hosted by Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Michael at the Johnson home on Thurston Street. Four tables were set for bridge and rook amid gladioli and daffodils. Winners included Mrs. W. H. Canady for bridge and T. R. Bruce with Mrs. Annie Maude Wall in rook. prizes and a gift were given to the honoree.
The La Tertulia Spanish club at High Point College will meet Tuesday evening at 7 30 with Miss Patsy Gadd of 810 Arbordale.
Mrs J Ross Spencer announces the engagement of Eutha Nonnie Spencer to James Richard Hixel of North Wilkesboro. Mrs Alice Barkley reveals Martha Jane Barkley to Neal D Blake. Oliver Tate announces Jean Tate to L Bruce Ball of Lexington. Mrs Darrell Setliff reports her daughter Betty Jane Wolf Setliff wed Saturday March 26 at Centenary Church Greensboro.
Engagement notice for Miss Futha Nonnie Spencer daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. Ross Spencer of 312 Greer Street to James Richard Hix III son of Mrs. James R. Hix Jr. and the late Mr. Hix of North Wilkesboro North Carolina. Wedding planned April 15 at Calvary Methodist Church.
A district meeting of the Women's Christian Temperance Union is planned for Thursday April 21 at 10 o'clock in Memorial Methodist church Thomasville. Frances Dawson WCTU held a preparatory gathering at the president Mrs Robert Williams home with refreshments. Prof J N Hauss honorary member gave an inspirational talk on Temperance. Two new members Mrs F W Henry and Mrs J J Handley were welcomed.
Sigma Phi Epsilon at the University of North Carolina honored 23 pledges and dates with a banquet and dance at the Carolina Inn. Pledge officers include Jim Merritt Statesville president John Brockmann High Point vice president Douglas Carter Winston-Salem secretary James V Thompson Raleigh treasurer George Buddy Webb Greensboro sergeant at arms. Others listed are Sam Bain Greensboro Norman Gillis Lacy Lucas Jack Owens Herman Pickett Winston-Salem Elwood Clinard Bob Goodwin Bob Grubbs Sterlyn Hennis John Weaver Statesville Hunter Morgan Sunbury Adger Wil-
The Arts committee led by Miss Evelyn Stewart will host Arnold H. Schiffman of Greensboro as speaker for the High Point branch of the American Association of University Women. He will present The Story of Stones at Mrs. N. P. Yarboroughs home 1431 Wiltshire Boulevard Monday night March 28 at 8 oclock. Schiffman is a certified gemologist and registered jeweler of the American Gem Society and will illustrate his talk with a gem collection.
The list includes residents from Asheboro Maurice Bowden Goldsboro David Huntley Lenoir Phil Harrell Gatesville Bill Cow burn Lumberton Jack Green Raleigh and Bill Patton Charlotte. Chaperones were Mr and Mrs Harold Weaver Mr and Mrs Damon Turner and Mr and Mrs Charles Henderson of Chapel Hill. Bynum Weathers and his orchestra played for the occasion.
Miss Louise Atkins daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Robert Atkins of Greensboro wed Jack K Hammond of Greensboro at the Alumnae House Woman's College UNC in a noon ceremony officiated by Rev J Ben Eller. Attendants included sister Mrs J Thomas Cox and best man H P Hammond. After a skp and reception the couple will live at 620 Asheboro Street Greensboro.
Mrs Ralph Norman and Miss Carrie Clemmons hosted at 200 Roland Park Friday night to honor newlywed Mrs David Chauns formerly Elizabeth Ellis. Four bridge tables sparkled with daffodils and white iris as prizes were awarded for bridge and rummy. A shower of miscellaneous gifts completed the evening.
Mr and Mrs V C Mabe announce the marriage of their daughter Betty Joe to Robert C Sink son of Mr and Mrs I C Sink of High Point The wedding occurred Saturday March 5 in Bennettsville South Carolina The bride wore a blue suit with black accessories They reside at 309 Park street with both families connected to area schools and Jacksons Hosiery Mill employment.
The notice lists daily events at the YWCA and associated groups. Activities include Personality Plus sessions for junior and senior girls, Teen Etiquette talks by Mrs. Wendell F. Dickerson and Miss Leo Craig, Y-Teen club meetings, Robins Club dinner, bridge classes, choir practice, gym and swimming sessions, Business and Professional Dept events, and Double M Board meeting at Mrs. Bea Wicker's home.
Two social gatherings are slated this week for Miss Mary Edith Ferree before her wedding to Austin Neely Jr on Saturday April 23. Mrs Yancey Cecil hosts bridge Monday at the Ecker apartments for eight, followed by a second informal jamestown cabin party Friday at eight.
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