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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1952
Page
9
Miss Joan Jarrell, bride elect for June, was honored with a miscellaneous shower hosted by Mrs. Joe Ellington Jr. at 1302 Franklin Street. Guests enjoyed corsages, bridal games, and a tea with green and white decor, attended by fifteen guests and relatives.
Mesdames Shavitz and Harris entertained at Hedgepeth home in Greensboro to honor Miss Helen Jacobs. Guests included Mrs. Samuel Sha aS and Mrs. Jake Harris. Tables featured a lace cloth, white satin, pink cantien and summer flowers with carnation corsages for the bride and her mother. A three course luncheon was served to fourteen guests with place cards and silver wedding pattern gifts.
The Deep River Home Demonstration Club held its first meeting at the Deep River Church Hut. Miss Betty Daniels spoke on Picture Making and Hanging. Elected officers are Mrs. C C Williard president, Mrs. H H White vice president, and Mrs. H H Moorefield secretary and treasurer.
Mrs. Charles Patterson of North Main Street is in High Point Memorial Hospital for three weeks with satisfactory progress and now accepts visitors. Mrs. Garland Slack has returned home from High Point Memorial Hospital after surgery on Wednesday and is getting along nicely. Six year old Lat al Veach, son of Mr and Mrs Henry Veach, has come home from Duke Hospital after an operation last week. Mr and Mrs William H Bell and Mr and Mrs John A Hulin have returned from Myrtle Beach South Carolina where they attended Imperial Life Insurance President's Club at Ocean Forest Hotel.
At the May meeting of the Women’s Guild of High Point Memorial Hospital, the group voted to hire a fourth worker for the soda shop during summer months. They planned to sponsor the Furniture Market Cafeteria again at the July Mid-Summer market with co chairmen Mrs W B Hall and Mrs Thag West. The president presided as a projects committee was appointed and a delegate to the National Convention in September was to be named later. The service report listed 1193 items, and several members were transferred or welcomed.
Last Tuesday night at a Mary Strickland led supper party badges were presented to Jane Folger Pat Conrad Pat Flythe Jet Hester and Betty Jacobs among others with five year pins. The ceremony drew ten mothers and one father while Mrs L A Marsden the Girl Scout Commissioner made the awards. Scouts from Troop 24 Thomasville and Troop 20 camp activities and open houses at Camp Keyaunee were announced along with upcoming meetings and council events.
The Town and Country School run by Mrs L Voorhees presented an original play about home and health with preschool age children. Jim Gayle and Andy Marsden designed the invitation and program covers while music and dances added to the afternoon event.
Oak View Home Demonstration Club met at Mrs. EB Jarretts home at one oclock for a luncheon. Ten members and six visitors attended. Mrs Marguerite McAllister of La Culture beauty spoke as fashion show judged members dress styling with the best made and styled dress winning. Mrs E Roy Samuel presided and announced adjournment.
Mrs Ishee presented her music pupils in a piano recital at the home of Mrs Stanley R Tay before an audience of parents and friends. Awards for achievement were announced for Patsy Caughman and others, then attendees moved to another room for refreshments from a decorated table.
The report lists officers and appointees for the club with Mrs Dolen Nealcha as sound vice president, Mrs Schwab named state chair of the Clothing Closet, and Mrs Long chosen for the club spirit award. Mrs Arthur Cassell was absent for the photograph.
Mr and Mrs Robert G Hendr ix Jr announce the birth of a son Robert Terrell on May 27 at the etee ony Frances New of High Point Mrs Henry Moore of Jamestown announces the birth of a son Dennis Robert on May 1 second 1 me ie Point Memoria ital former Miss Margaret Rhodes of High Point
The article promotes a regular ten minute daily calisthenics routine aimed at women to improve musculature, waistline, and complexion. It outlines simple movements such as leg lifts and a torso twist, plus dietary tips to reduce fat by cutting sweets and fats and eating lean meat, greens, and fruit.
Alicia Hart explains a comb razor can help women maintain short hair like a poodle cut. The tool thins shapes and tapers to desired length, useful for home perms, with wet-cutting and daily training to keep the line neat.
Mrs Arnold Craven Jr was elected president at a luncheon in Adams Memorial CA with Mrs Jesse F Hayden installing officers. Other officers named include Mrs P M Kimsey secretary and Mrs D Kempeiter it auditor. Mrs Hes Schwab retired president received tribute, club planned a June bridge luncheon at YWCA.
Peggy Green received gifts and attention at two showers in Jamestown and Borden's Gold Room. Hostesses Miss Nancie Warner Miss Frances Howe and guests noted pink and blue larkspur decor and a white pink carnation corsage for the honoree.
The Magdalene Rebekah Lodge 34 will hold a call meeting at the Lodge Hall on Commerce Street Friday night at 8 o clock. Mrs. W F Kent, state meeting representative at Elizabeth City, will report. Members should attend the election of new officers.
On her fifth birthday Nellie Lee Hammes was feted with guests served at a party hosted by Mrs. G ent. Tables featured cupcakes labeled with guests' names and the honoree enjoyed the celebration as part of the event.
The Woodmen Circle club met at 7:45 PM on West High Street at Home with Mrs. O P Jones and Mrs. B R High as hostesses. Rummy was played and high scores went to Mrs. Roby Corder and Mrs. R P Tucker. Refreshments were served to members.
The Catherine Gill Bible Class of Welch Memorial Church on East Commerce Street will meet Friday night, rescheduled during revival services. The Elizabeth Fry and Brotherhood Classes of Archdale Friends Church plan Friday evening gathering at 8 o'clock in the basement with Mesdames Marsh Hancock Beck and Davis hosting. Southside Baptist Prayer Band meets Saturday at 7 at Mrs Saings on Sas Street with Mrs E R guest speaker.
Sixteen members attended the Garden Study Club annual picnic at Mrs Williards home to close summer activities. A business session followed with retiring president Mrs Ward thanked for her service and Mrs J Fappes named next year president with plans outlined by Mrs Reginald Rogers.
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