Garden Club hears talk on tropical fish care and therapy
Mrs. R. R. Blackburn shared details on tropical and cool climate fish at a May Garden Club meeting on Montlieu Avenue. She described aquarium setups, breeding habits, feeding, and the therapeutic value of watching fish, as 18 members and one guest attended with officers and hosts named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point Garden Club
R. R. Blackburn
High At
Garden Club
Montlieu Avenue
Blackburn
Mrs. Blackburn
W. F. Clayton
C. E. Haworth
L. L. Wilkinson
F. R. Taylor
Council
C. C. Garrett
H. M. Armentrout
Sevoa
Faylor
W. C. Jones
J. D. Cox
W. c
W. C. Idol
Alexander Martin DAR Chapter Reports From Congress
Twenty five members attended the May meeting at Mrs H Albion Millis home with reports on the recent Continental Congress in Washington D C Delegate Mrs J F Hayden said the chapter received three recognitions at Congress and noted debts on the Valley Forge chapel and bell tower were paid Local members served on committees and Miss Velva Hayden Tucker and Miss Gertrie Carraway held pages Mrs Edith Moore Sherrod presided and the group donated to the Milk Fund and sent gifts to Crossnore School The event included a tea with Venetian lace tablecloth and summer blooms
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander Martin
Daughters of the American Revolution
H. Albion Millis
North Main Street
Continental Congress
Washington, D. C
J. F. Hayden
Andrew Yankey
John Welborn
John Sheloff
Velva Hayden Tucker
Yankey
Gertr
Mie Carraway
Valley Forge Chapel
Royster Tucker
National Building Committee
Congress
Edith Moore Sherrod
Junior Service League
Gurney Kearns
Crossnore School
Club and society events listed for midweek local calendar
The schedule shows dinners, dress revues, teas, and receptions across town venues. Guests include Holt McPherson and multiple bride-elects with numerous hostesses at homes and clubs from Sheraton Hotel to local residences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Business and Professional Woman's Club
Sheraton Hotel
Holt McPherson
Singer Sewing Machine Company
Almanac Garden Club Meets to Plan Upcoming Tea
A called meeting of the Almanac Garden Club was held at the home of Mrs. James Hunt to finalize plans for a tea next week. President Mrs. Hunt hosted and refreshments were served as members discussed routine year end business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Almanac Garden Club
James
Altrusans Plan May 26 President's Banquet
Altrusa Club progress on the Cancer Drive reports between five and six hundred dollars raised in ten days. Plans include sending a ton ilectomy poster and club scrapbook to the Los Angeles International convention, plus camperships for local Girl Scouts. A banquet for members and guests is set for May 26 with reservations due May 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plan
Lo- Altrusa
Sereten
Dorothy Forward
Emma Blair
Mis
Los Angeles
Lois W. Smith
Ada Burgess
Thorward
Hazel Johnson
Miss Johnson
Helen Nelson
Mary Haralson
Fern Ferree
Mrs Charlotte Sheffield Honored By Double M Club
The Double M Club of the YWCA hosted a farewell coffee at Mrs Coy Williards home honoring new members and Mrs Charlotte Sheffield who leaves in July. About 40 to 50 attendees heard introductions by Mrs Earl Hutto as gifts and tokens were exchanged including a handmade duster for Sheffield and a shadowbox for Mrs L E Miller who moves to Canada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlotte Sheffield
Coy Williard
The
YWCA
James A. Monroe, Jr
Harvey Linderman
Sheffield
L. E. Miller
Canada
Scoopers for Kitchen Use: Varied Sizes Aid Muffin Bakes
Small and large scoopers simplify filling muffin pans with batter and dishing mashed potatoes. A tiny scoop helps form evenly sized drop cookies, making kitchen tasks quicker and neater.
Atkins Holder Vows Revealed Bride Honored
Miss Shirley Holder daughter of Mr and Mrs J H Holder Harlem Ga marries John E Atkins Jr son of Mr and Mrs John E Atkins High Point N C The vows were spoken Friday April 24 in Aiken South Carolina with Probate Judge Glen Willis officiating The couple reside in High Point where Atkins works for Perry A Thomas Car Shop Mrs Atkins recieved a bridal courtesy from Mrs B B Byrd and Mrs G L Stroud with a miscellaneous shower at the Stroud residence
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shirley Holder
J. H. Holder
Harlem
John E. Atkins, Jr
John E. Atkins
High Point
Aiken
D. C
Glen Willis
High
N C Wild Flower Preservation Group Set To Meet May 16 17
The North Carolina Wild Flower Preservation Society convenes its annual session May 16 17 at Surf Inn Wrightsville Beach with local directors guiding field trips. Notable speakers include Thomas W. Morse B W Wells H L Bloomquist Alfred Mordecai and H R Totten and J A Warren will preside. A cake crumb topping recipe follows.
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North Carolina Wild Flower Preservation Society
Surf Inn
Wrightsville Beach
Servin
Edna L. Applebury
Jack Lane
Thomas W. Morse
North Carolina Department of Conservation and Development
B. W. Wells
N. C. State College
H. L. Bloomquist
Duke University
Alfred Mordecai
Winston-Salem
H. R. To
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Madeline Hoover
Alexander Martin Dar
Colllers
California
Emerywoot Country Club
High Point College
Nis Cooke
Cane Ars Tay
American Legion Auxiliary
Melva Price
Montheu Avenue
Priscilla Club
W. B. Thomas
Colonial Drive
Pete Oldham
Johnson Street
Frankie Cecil
Bryant Harris
John Blair
Carolyn Voncannon
Tipton Street
Mona Pennington
John Scalf
English Street
Miss Pennet
Mollie Lamet
Winfield Ballroom
Woman's College, Greensboro
Jean Kanter
Millie Cooley
Austin Neeley
Earl Duke
Richardson Street
Almanac Club
Cobgornia
Monark
Monark Shade Co
Lluzillas Tiv
N. C
Wild Flower Preservation Group
Laura Len
Sawa Sen
N. Main ST
Sears
Sears, Roebuck and Co
High Point, N
Kenmore
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