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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1959
Page
7
The iris garden of Mrs. D. W Parham at 3113 Triangle Lake Rd will be open to the public this week. The site is famed for its extensive iris plantings and Mrs. Parham announced the event.
The Mid-Week Home Demonstration Club will meet Wednesday at 10 a.m. with Mrs. Frank Alman at 1130 Westchester Drive. The home demonstration agent will present the program and a hat making workshop will be held.
The National Institute of Dry Cleaning conducted a two year wear test on five men’s wool suits and four women’s wool suits. Ten fabric experts and ten consumers evaluated wear and original garment identification, finding suits still wearable after 1500 hours for men and 600 hours for women.
Local laundries like Dutch Laundry at High Point and Sartin Dry Cleaning, Tucker Dry Cleaning, and Sunshine Laundry showcase new services and central locations such as Centennial Ave and English St. The 1959 N C Assn of Launderers membership card is advertised as assurance of professional fabric care.
Beta Sigma Phi celebrated Founders Day at the Sheraton Hotel with five chapters participating. Members from Alpha Rho Phi Tau Xi Psi and Xi Upsilon were highlighted along with a Girl of the Year award given to several members. Miss High Point Sandra Ridge performed a song program as sponsors and past presidents received honors.
Mrs. Doris B. Pierce of High Point was elected 10th District president of the Ladies Auxiliary to Veterans of Foreign Wars at a district meeting held at VFW Post 619 on Greensboro Road. The 10th District includes 13 auxiliaries across High Point Asheboro Greensboro Reidsville Leaksville Thomasville Gibsonville Lexington Madison Mayodan Stoneville Archdale and more.
Mrs. Ruby Nunn of 1408 Bragg Street is recovering at High Point Memorial Hospital after a surgery ten days ago. She is reported to be recovering satisfactorily and may receive visitors.
New adult swim classes for women will start tomorrow at the YMCA with a morning session at 11 a.m. and an evening session at 6 45 p.m. A Slim-Gym class is scheduled for 10 a.m. For more information contact the YWCA office.
Miss Peggy Clodfelter, bride elect, is honored at a Saturday evening miscellaneous shower hosted by Mrs. William S. Blair and Mrs. L. Frank Smith at 210 Pine Ridge Dr. Guests receive corsages, spring arrangements decorate the home, and an iced dessert is served. The hosts give a silver tray as a gift.
Cindy Luann Pitts born May 2 at High Point Memorial Hospital to Mr and Mrs Odell Pitts of 1309 Pershing St Nicolette Siriotis born April 29 at High Point Memorial Hospital to Mr and Mrs Nick Siriotis of 2512 Dallas St Melinda Lou Wood born May 1 to Mr and Mrs Alton Wood of Winsies Fans former Peggy Lou Hedgecock of High Point
Circle 1 of the Woman's Society of Christian Service of Archdale Methodist Church will meet Tuesday evening at 7 30 with Mrs. G L Robbins at her Route 2 Trinity home. Co hosts will be Mrs. G E Ritch and Mrs. W C Rush.
The High Point Council of Garden Clubs will meet at 10 a.m. tomorrow in the library’s audio visual room. Installation of new council officers will take place and a tea is planned. Judging of ten clubs will also take place.
Mrs D A Cook will entertain Gar denette Garden Club members at her home 412 N Ward St at 7 30 p m on Thursday.
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