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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1956

Page

11

Tea At J. H. Millis Home Compliments Miss Stamey

Abridged tea hosted at J H Millis residence on Country Club Drive complimented Miss Mary Anne Stamey, bride elect of June. About 65 guests from Polkville and nearby joined a pastel themed reception with floral centerpieces, mingling in the receiving line and dining room.

Mary Anne Stamey J. H. Millis Georges Jr William EB Country Club Drive Verta Coe 4. H. Millis Miss Stamey Wyatt M. Stamey Polkville Mesdames Lyles and Price William Hinson E. L. Grimsley Baxter Freeze Jack Rochelle Max Rogers Joe Brinson Outatown Ina Fears C. T. Stamey Marian Blackburn

Dedmon Dinner Honors Nieces Before Upcoming Weddings

Mr and Mrs C Paul Dedmon entertained at their Erwin Heights home with a dinner honoring nieces Miss Margaret Strawn of Charlotte and Miss Betty Aileen Cumby of High Point. Strawn, a High Point College student, will wed Donald Rn of Charlotte July 21. Cumby will marry Lt Gilbert Hames Jr at Allen Jay Baptist Church Saturday. Corsages of yellow cymbidium orchids and mixed sweet peas were given, white arrangements and daisies centered the buffet tables, and eighteen family members attended.

Thomasville C. Paul Dedmon Erwin Heights Margaret Strawn Charlotte Betty Aileen Cumby High Pot Strawn High Point College Donald R.n By Will Gilbert Hames Jr Allen Jay Baptist Church

Green Thumb Club Hosts Slides on Greensboro Flower Show

Green Thumb Garden Club held a final meeting with 18 members as guests. Mrs Melean B Leath led the session while plans for a buffet supper with husbands were discussed and committees assigned. The event occurred at the intersection of Parkway and Lindsay Street with roses displayed.

Green Thumb Garden Club Greensboro Melean B. Leath Oene Parkway Lindsay St

Two Local Meredith Alumnae Head Committees For Reunion

Mrs James S Hunt and Mrs Rh E Connor of High Point will lead committees planning Meredith College Alumnae Day events. Activities include registration in Jones auditorium lobby, a 10 30 business meeting, reports by committees, gifts from reunion classes, a noon luncheon, 4 30 Class Day exercises, and an open house at the Alumnae House.

James S. Hunt Rh. E. Connor High Point Meredith College Jones Auditorium E. L. Rankin Raleigh Robert Young Norwood Allege Hall

Velvet Hats In Summer Sparks Millinery Debates

Fashion column notes a feud among milliners and buyers over summer velvet hats after Walter Fiorell showcases 20 velvet hat designs in red shades. Some resist straws in summer, while others push velvet as acceptable. Readers are urged to enjoy wearing velvet this season despite controversy.

Sion Walter Fiorell Tal

Euphon Sumner Wins Bruce Craven Cup at Trinity School

Euphon Sumner wins the Bruce Craven Cup at Trinity School. The ceremony lists graduates Betty D Francis Frazier N Jean Hill Shirley Snt Frances Wagoner Jimmy Ann Allman Nancy Rice. Miss home economics award honors excellence in that field at the Trinity school.

Euphon Sumner Bruce Craven Cup Trinity School Bruce Craven Trinity High School Betty D Francis Frazier N Jean Hill Shirley Snt Frances Wagoner Jimmy Ann Allman Nancy Rice

Prayer meetings and church group notes at local homes

The South Side Baptist Church Prayer Band lists Friday and Saturday evenings prayer meetings at 308 Best St hosted by Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Lackey and 338 Innis St hosted by Mrs. Ethel Brady. Archdale Friends Meeting Elizabeth Fry and Brotherhood classes meet Friday at 8 in the church basement. Main Street Methodist Church Character Builders hear Mrs. Chariie Xepolis discuss Greece with guests attending a social afterwards.

South Side Elizabeth Fry and Brotherhood Archdale Friends Meeting Main Street Methodist Church Chariie Xepolis Greece Mon- Gay Ge Heme Xepolis Ootane John C. Henderson H. G Allen J. A. Bolling Lena Davis H. G. Keen Charlie Xepolis

Young Ladies Class Meeting at Lebmon Methodist Church

The Young Ladies Class of Lebmon Methodist Church will hold its regular meeting Friday. A program planned by Mrs. Virginia e Yokeley, Mrs. Frances Brown, and Mrs. Bonnie Finch will follow.

Lebmon Methodist Church Virginia E Yokeley Frances Brown Bonnie Finch

Gay Blade Club Ends Year With Buffet Luncheon

The Gay Blade Club hosted a year end luncheon at Mrs. William McKenzie’s Glenwick home with Christie Thomas as guest of honor. Mrs. R. L. Brinson won high bridge, Mrs. William Bencini low bridge, and Mrs. Royal Jennings high canasta. Committees led by Mrs. Joyce, Mrs. Wilson, Mrs. Bencini, and Mrs. Jennings organized the event. activities resume in September.

Gay Blade Club McKinzie Home William McKenzie Christie Thomas McKenzie Glenwick R. L. Brinson William Bencini Royal Jennings Canasta Fred Joyce Clark Wison Robert Bencini

Junior Musical Art Club Elects Slate And Gives Program

At the final meeting held at 1510 N Hamilton St Mrs Neil C Russell the Junior Musical Art Club elected Irene Mellvaine as president with Noon Whitesell first vice president Alice McKvaine second vice president Ellen Hatley treasurer and other officers. The program featured piano by Pat Flythe Jean Powell bassoon by Bill Algood cello by Mayan Zett and a vocal number by Jean Harris. Three guests attended: Bill Newsome Beulah Moton and Fritz Vander Steur.

Neil C. Russell N . Hamilton St Irene Mellvaine Noon’ Whitesell Alice McKvaine Ellen Hatley Algood Bill Es Pat Flythe Jean Powel Bill Algood Mayan Zett Jean Harris Bill Newsome Beulah Moton Fritz Vander Steur

Mishoe in High Point Hospital for Observation

D. Mishoe of High Point Route 1 is in High Point Memorial Hospital for observation and treatment and is allowed visitors. Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Cribfield flew to New Orleans for the American Cancer Society Region Three volunteer workers meeting. Cribfield is state chairman of the North Carolina ACS. Mrs. Claude Mickey undergoes surgery Friday at Point Memorial Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. J O Coltrane visit his mother in Trinity and plan four weeks here.

Mishoe High Point Route 1 H Point Memorial Hospital Glenn Crihfield New Orleans Cribfield American Cancer Society North Carolina Claude Mickey Johnee la Point M Hospital Set Mrs. J. O. Coltrane A. B. Coltrane Trinity Sgt Mrs. Coltrane

Nell Harriss elected state treasurer at Creditwomen meeting

Mrs Nell Harriss was elected to the office of state treasurer at the 15th annual convention of Credit Women's Breakfast Clubs of North Carolina at the Robert E Lee Hotel in Winston-Salem. Attending High Point members included Mrs Harriss, Sean Robertson, and Miss Elizabeth Swiggett.

Nell Harriss Credit Women's Breakfast Clubs North Carolina Robert E. Lee Winston-Salem Harriss High Point Club Maryyn Quay Springs Nes. Beulah Sullivan Burlington Elsie May Rocky Mount Beulah Lee McKinley Lumberton Marie Abernathy Fuquay Springs High Point Sean Robertson Elizabeth Swiggett Gaither Sheraton Hotel Nell Clingman Salisbury Club

Thirteen Earn Exemplar Degree at Beta Sigma Phi Rite

Thirteen eligible members received Ritual of Exemplar Degree last evening at the home of Miss Elizabeth Swiggett. Nora Bryant conducted the ceremony. Recipients include Mrs. Lance Ingram, Mrs. Maggie Graham, Mrs. Kitty Miller, Mrs. Mary Edith Neeley, Mrs. Viola Garner, Mrs. Midge Oliver, Mrs. Betty Bot, Mrs. Ruth Kennerty, Mrs. Culler, Mrs. Hazel Carter, Mrs. Hazel Dunn, Mrs. Chris Holloway, and Mrs. Shirley Slate. City Council sponsor Helen Slate attended. Bridge prizes awarded to Mrs. Mary Belle Stutts and Mrs. Chris Hughes. Dainty refreshments served by the hostess.

Elizabeth Swiggett Nora Bryant Lance Ingram Maggie Graham Kitty Miller Mary Edith Neeley Viola Garner Midge Oliver Betty Bot Ruth Kennerty Culler Hazel Carter Hazel Dunn Chris Holloway Shirley Helen Slate Beta Sigma Phi City Council Mary Belle Stutts Shirley Hughes

Petite Bridge Club Hosts Meeting At Mrs Campbell Home

Mrs Henry Campbell entertained the Petite Bridge Club at her Wallcliff Park home last night with a brief business session and a family picnic plan. Two tables played while guests included Mrs Dot Goodwin Mrs Ruth Young and Mrs Norma Howard. High score earned by Mrs James Lewis second by Mrs Hoyt Bray and low by Mrs Garvin Hilton.

Henry Campbell Petite Bridge Club Wallcliff Park Dot Goodwin Ruth Young Norma Howard James Lewis Hoyt Bray Garvin Hilton

Layer Sponge Cake With Strawberries and Vanilla Ice Cream

A simple serving idea features sponge cake slices layered with sliced strawberries topped by vanilla ice cream scoops and a few whole berries. A light fresh finish suitable for company fare.

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