Confederate Memorial Day Service at Oakwood Cemetery Honors Local Daughters
United Daughters of the Confederacy held a Memorial Day service at Oakwood Cemetery led by Ashley Garten and Lee Morgan. The event featured wreath laying before the Confederate Monument, Scouts from Troop 22, a Laura Wesson Peace Garden dedication, and the posthumous Confederate Cross of Honor awarded to Bruce Hillard Carraway Jr. The service included invocations, benediction, music by Jimmy Tinsley and Anne, and taps by Steve Arnold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oakwood Cemetery
United Daughters of the Confederacy
Bruce Hillard Carraway
Maude Carraway
Troop
First Reformed Church
Danny Outlaw
Robert Walls
Keith Peters
William Wright Jr
Daughters of the Confederacy
Bruce Hillard Carraway Jr
Andrew Jackson Sapp
High Point
Laura Wesson
Cosmetologists Mark 38th NC Convention in High Point
The Piedmont Cosmetologist Chapter 7 hosted the 38th annual convention of the North Carolina Beauticians and Cosmetologist Assn Inc at the High Point Theater and Exhibition Center. About 500 delegates registered for the event themed Continued Growth Through Education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Piedmont Cosmetologist
High Point
North Carolina Beauticians and Cosmetologist Assn. Inc
Becky Young Feted At Bridal Event
Becky Young, July bride elect, was honored at a lingerie and linen shower at Ehringhaus Dorm UNC Chapel Hill. Hostess Cindy Hackler and Mrs. Bob Hackler organized the event with Miss Young receiving a yellow rosebud corsage and lingerie gift.
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Becky Young
Cindy Hackler
Bob Hackler
University of North Carolina
Chapel Hill
Ehringhaus
Miss Young
Elmer Young
James T. Hampton
Ronald Wade Hampton
Wesley Memorial Methodist Church
Three Cakes For Wedding In Brussels
Baker Gilbert Roustin aged 37 married Lilliane Wery 26 in Brussels. He served three cakes including a three tier chocolate cake for himself and a white vanilla cake for guests.
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Brussels
Wns
Gilbert Roustin
Lilliane Wery
Eta Phi installation rites for Beta Sigma Phi chapter
The ritual installation of Eta Phi Chapter officers took place at Mrs. Peggy Williams home with Fran Andrews named adviser. Regina Smith pledged for initiation. Plans discussed for a May 28 loans sale at Mrs. Jequila Bailey home and a June hot dog sale. Next meeting set for May 19 at Mrs. Trisha Ingram’s home.
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Eta Phi
Beta Sigma Phi Sorority
Peggy Williams
Fran Andrews
Regina Smith
Jequila Bailey
Trisha Ingram
Hymn Playing Contest At Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church
The 29th annual Hymn Playing Contest hosted by the High Point Musical Art Club at Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church drew praise for student performances. Superior ratings were awarded to multiple students of Agnes Owen Burnette Hinson and others, with judges including Mrs. Joan Elson and Mrs. Ernestine Fields. The event schedule featured several segments from 3 p.m. Frogs to 6 p.m. Tennis events and awards in the afternoon program.
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Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church
Sponme
High Point Musical Art Club
Hubert McCain
Wilbur Currie
Britt Grace
Neal Lancaster
Marie Burnette
Jeff Edwards
Sherry Blankenbeckler
Sheri Sams
Lynn Williard
Ann Hauser
Agnes Owen
Stephanie Bundy
Lee Cecil
Carolyn Hill
Betsy Solustri
Miss Burnette
Michelle Hepler
Sherry Durham
Catherine Pressley
Tonya Hilliard
Tammy Hilliard
Carolyn McPheron
Hazel Lanier
Jill Mangas
Cathy Hinson
Teresa Williams
Ernestine Fields
Martie Hayworth
Mae Kirkman
Joan Elson
Doris Willis Weds Vincent Lee Meleizen
Doris Marie Willis daughter of Mr and Mrs James P Willis of Route 2 married Vincent Lee Meleizen son of Mr and Mrs Sherrel Cutts of 601 Kennedy Ave High Point on April 30 at 1214 S Elm Rev E G Parrgm officiated The wedding party included maid of honor Carolyn Sweet bridesmaids Martha Hughes Peggy Weakly best man the bridegroom's father ushers Leverne Groomes Harold Hughes Robert Weakley and David Willis ring bearer Wayne Cooper The couple will reside in High Point with Doris attending Davidson High School and Ferndale Junior High and Vincent employed by High Point Furniture Co.
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Vincent Lee Meleizen
Sherrel Cutts
Kennedy Ave
High Point
E. G. Parrgm
S. Elm
Jean Lambeth
Carolyn Sweet
Martha Hughes
Peggy Weakly
Leverne Groomes
Harold Hughes
Robert Weakley
David Willis
Wayne Cooper
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Ashley Garten
Scott Garten
Hillcrest Drive
Lee Morgan
James Morgan
H. P. Morrison
N. S. Stirewall
Larry Diehl
The
First Reformed United Church of Christ
Jimmy Tinsley
Sister Anne
James Hogg
Sam Burford
Sam Gill
Barbee Hotel
Helen Carraway
Marvin Shields
Steve Arnold
Troop I
Katie E. Whickam
Washington, D. C
William W. Snipes
Greensboro
Johnson C. Smith University of Charlotte
L. W. Snipes
Beatrice H. Shaver
Raleigh
Wildflower Garden Club
Paul Spencer
Greensboro Rd
Hospital Guild of
High Point Memorial Hospital
Grace Flower Shop
Sorority News
Chem Ik
Holton-Hodgin Furniture
Amity Weekly
Main ST
Jamestown
Eastgate
Penncross
Ores Par
Eas
Old
Thomasville RD
Eastgate Shopping Center
English RD
Anderson Drug
Fairfield Plaza
N. Main ST
Varsity Drive
High Point Enterprise
Women’s Editor
Adelaide Wendler
Frogs
B&p
Doris Willis
James Paul Willis
Davidson
Ington
Ferndale
High Point Furniture Co
Vincent L. Meleizen
Box Ltd
Glenn’s Sewing Machine CO
the Board of Trustees Parents
Westchester
Academy
Westchester Academy
Pine Tree Lane
N.C
Lexington Ave
Wallburg Road
Abbott Creek Church Road
Cascade Drive
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