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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1953
Page
7
Maison Turnage, a boat theft suspect in New Orleans, swam in the Mississippi River for nearly two hours to evade arrest. Officers kept patient watch, arresting him as he emerged from the water.
Miss Jean Kathryn Murray brides to be was feted with tea at Archdale by Mrs. P L White and Mrs. Percy I Payne Jr. The event featured white magnolias and bridal white and green décor with guests served delicate treats. Additional parties followed as part of a week of honors with more gifts and outfits in her chosen pattern. Chicago (UP) Arthur Godfrey said he tires of fans swooning over the telephone and insists he is not the famous entertainer.
At the annual Sigma Alpha Phi Sorority banquet at High Point College the highlight was the announcement of the sweetheart, Tom Beaver, among the year's festivities.
Mrs J E Marsh hosted United Daughters of the Confederacy members with associate hostesses. Mrs C L Whitaker led the devotional as the High Point Chapter discussed district meeting notes from Leaksville. Mrs H P Morrison spoke on Women of the Confederacy focusing on Winnie Davis Rose Greenhour and Belle Boyd.
The African Violet Society met at the High Point Thomasville and Denton Railway offices with Mrs Lillian Justice and Miss Wilma Byerly as hostesses. Final reports from the recent African Violet Show praised its success as a polio fund benefit, with a sum raised.
New officers of the Alma McCain Guild of Wesley Memorial Church were installed last night in a candlelight service at 108 West Farsiss Avenue. Officers: president Nancy Sechrest, vice president Marion Cochran, secretary Gerry Hancock, treasurer Joanne Sechrest. Guild adviser Mrs. Walter J. Miller attended. A short business session decided to drop the annual picnic and hold a covered dish supper in September. The Stephens Bible Study Class meets tomorrow at 3 PM with Miss Rosa Sutherland at 217 Lindsay Street, led by Rev. Roy Putnam.
Calvin Henry, 33, was sentenced to 60 days in jail on eight traffic citations by Municipal Judge Ben Koenig in Los Angeles after claiming he had not had time to obtain a driver's license in the past two years.
The text argues that easily hurt feelings harm social life and lead others to avoid sensitive people to prevent bruising feelings. It warns against overreacting to slights and stresses practical social caution.
Mrs. Roy Bennison remains a patient at City Memorial Hospital after major surgery on Friday. Mrs. Ada Asbury and family receive a visit from Mr. Charles Asbury of Miami while Mr. Asbury is on leave from Coral Gables Veterans Hospital. Mrs. Alice Modlin at High Point Memorial reports improving condition after a week of treatment. Mrs. Nolan Mulles shows improving condition after four weeks of hospitalization. Mrs. H D Minnis returns home after two weeks in Fort Worth visiting her brother Dr A H Edens.
Oklahoma City AP report states journalist Otis Sullivant broke a leg while horseback riding. The Oklahoma Senate passed two resolutions one praising Sullivant and another commending the horse for its display of courage.
G. H. Ford cafe operator in Dallas reports a shotgun booby trap aimed at the window thieves used to enter his cafe. He says burglars have robbed the place 24 times in four years, and stole his shotgun and change from a vending machine after breaking through another window.
Mr and Mrs Paul Eastman Route two announce the birth of a daughter Kathy Gayle at High Point Memorial Hospital on May 24. Mr and Mrs C W Castevens 131 South Road announce daughter Patricia Ann at High Point Memorial Hospital on May 23. Mr and Mrs Forrest Hedrick 1702 Westover Hills Boulevard Richmond Virginia announce daughter Cheryl Ann on May 23. mother is the former Darene Calhoun of this City.
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