Boy From High Point Joins Mitchell Choir in Pomona
Eleven year old Christopher Bechard now sings with the Mitchell Boys Choir in Pomona California after recent auditions in Hollywood. He lives with his parents during the week and stays at the choir house on weekends. The eight member groups tour the country and perform in the Los Angeles area. Under Bob Mitchell the choir sings in 17 languages including 16 previously plus one more from a Romanian wedding. They have appeared in films and on TV with Pat O'Brien and Bing Crosby. They travel long distances for engagements and study year round with no holidays. Retirement benefits come as a scholarship fund. Chris previously studied accordion at St Joseph elementary and attends Pomona Catholic High with sister Bonnie. They once lived in High Point Orlando Drive and attended Immaculate Heart of Mary. He is proud to sing high soprano and lead the group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christopher Bechard
High Point
Pomona
Calif
Mitchell Boys
Hollywood
Raymond Bechard
Yorba Dr
Chris
Los Angeles
Bob Mitchell
Pat O'Brien
Bing Crosby
Singers
St. Joseph's Elementary School
Bonnie
Pomona Catholic High School
Bechards
Orlando Drive
Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church
Ferndale Junior High PTA Hosts Open House During Education Week
In celebration of American Education Week Ferndale Junior High School PTA held an open house. Mrs Guy Carr presided over the meeting and Linda Ferree and Sharon Lawson gave devotions. Dr Charles Weaver spoke on quality education and the need to adapt with times. Parents toured classrooms and enjoyed refreshments in the gym.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ferndale Junior High School
PTA
Guy Carr
Linda Ferree
Sharon Lawson
Lena Hedrick
Charles Weaver
Woman's Club to Hear Mrs Rawley at November Meet
High Point Junior Woman's Club members schedule a November meeting at Em erywood Country Club where Mrs D A Rawley will give a speech. The event is sponsored by the fine arts department and members are asked to bring proceeds from their Halloween gum sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point Junior Woman's Club
D. A. Rawley
Emerywood Country Club
Fine Arts Department
Five Women Pledge Ritual At Alpha Rho Chapter
Five local women joined the Alpha Rho chapter of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority in a ritual degree ceremony at the Montheu Avenue home of Mrs. Richard Buck. Mrs. Nolan Brewer reported the chapter’s annual project and announced a Mills Home girl entertainment weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpha Rho
Beta Sigma Phi Sorority
Montheu Avenue
Richard Buck
J. L. Hughes
Adolph Knighten
Sam Gibson
Hugo Tezza
William Alford
Nolan Brewer
Mills
William Brown
Bridal Coffee Honors Miss Young and Mr McLarty
Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Swinney and their son Jack hosted a Sunday coffee at 913 North Rotary Drive for Miss Patty Young and her fiancé George McLarty Jr. Guests called from 5 to 6 p.m. The dining room displayed a lavender chrysanthemum arrangement and a silver tray was presented to the couple. Miss Young and Mr. McLarty are to marry at Wesley Memorial Methodist Church on Saturday.
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C. E. Swinney
Jack
Patty Young
George McLarty Jr
N. Rotary Dr
Swinney
Miss Young
Mr. McLarty
Wesley Memorial Methodist Church
Local Scout Board Reports Growth Goals and Camp Access
Miss Nancy Campbell outlined Keyaunee Area Council aims for three years to boost qualified leader recruitment, create a senior planning board, raise day camp attendance, and revamp council structure. The board set a Nov 13 leadership workshop 9 30 to 11 30 a m at the Scout office and voted to open Keyaunee Camp to other groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nancy Campbell
Atlanta
Keyaunee Area Scout Board
Campbell
M. B. Anderson
Keyaunee
Wesley Memorial Methodist Church
Trinity - Archdale
Lois Gunnerson
Hal Spencer
Fred Banes
George Clements
Jewel Jones
Thomasville
Robbie Musser
Helen Hill Marries In Civil Rites
Helen Hill daughter of the late P. E. Everhart wed J. R. Hollingsworth in a civil ceremony performed by Justice N. M. Cates. The couple, from Lexington, had a post wedding dinner at the home of Mrs Bobby Freeman on Guilford Avenue. The groom serves in the Army.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. M. Cates
Helen Hill
P. E. Everhart
J. R. Hollingsworth
D. E. Hollingsworth
Rt. 1
Lexington
Hollingsworth
Bobby Freeman
Guilford Ave
Minister to speak at Guilford County Home Demonstration Day
Rev. Thomas Haggai will speak on Can God Spare America at E liott Hall Greensboro from 9 30 a m to 12 30 p m during the Guilford County Home Demonstration Achievement Day The meeting includes installation of officers for two years a coffee hour and a tour of the Woman's College home economics department speakers include Mrs Ralph Zimmerman and Mrs D S Sisk with Mrs Carl Stanfield installing officers and a silver cup award for excellence
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Thomas Haggai
Guilford County
Eliott Hall of
Woman's College In
Greensboro
Haggai
America
Ralph Zimmerman
D. S. Sisk
Allen Jay Club
T. A. Farlow
Deep River Club
Lewis Vernon
Stokesdale Club
David Cason
The
Alamance
Woman’s College
State Home Economist Members Name Speaker For Annual Meeting
More than 400 home economists will attend the North Carolina Home Economics Convention in Greensboro on November 10 11 with Dr Alfred P Haake as keynote speaker The program includes a White House Conference on Aging follow up symposium and the Nancy Carter Award presentation by Mrs Agnes Olmstead Friday night features Dr William M Smith Jr Topics include Changing Families Build Changeless Values and The Individual in a Changing Society with highlights from the national Home Economics Association meeting in Cleveland Ohio.
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Raleigh
N. C
Greensboro
Alfred P. Haake
General Motors
White House
Nancy Carter
Agnes Olmstead
Home Economics Association
William M. Smith Jr
Pennsylvania State University
Albert G. Edwards
First Presbyterian Church
Veteran and spouse plan to live at 323 W Russell St
A veteran, employed at Miller TV Products, and his spouse will reside at 323 West Russell Street, outlining their forthcoming residence move.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miller TV Products
W. Russell St
Style Undies Slip and Accessories Sale Listings
Mrs R E Dawson buys Style Undies Slip and Sandra Stafford purchases a 45 dollar item. Frances Hutchins selects Bobbie Brooks pants and sweater. Nancy Ward chooses Jantzen bra and girdle. G M Shaver buys Brownie skirt and sweater. China Hedrick items Rainshedder raincoat. Lois Jennings receives Schrager necklace and earrings. Betty Roberts picks Graceline handbag. Peggie Talbert buys Jantzen skirt and sweater. W M Giles selects Shadowline lingerie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. E. Dawson
Sandra Stafford
Frances Hutchins
Bobbie Brooks
Nancy Ward
G. M. Shaver
China Hedrick
Lois Jennings
Betty Roberts
Graceline
Peggie Talbert
W. M. Giles
Shadowline
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North American
Europe
U. S
Chris Bechard
Woman's Club
al Service
Cilbert Optical CO
Washington St
Scout Board
John Benson
Keith Kearns
David Allman
Ralph Gurley
W. A. Tomlinson
W. F. Michael
Willis Harris
Roy &. Carr
Lydia Powell
James Noble
John Threshie
J. F. Brown
Brightwood Club
Fred Nix
McLeansville Club
Carl Stanfield
Monticello Club
State Home Economist
Callie Hardwicke
National Home Economics Assn
Cleveland
Ohio
Samuel Hyman
Rogers
International Silver Company
Best Buy
Verda Albea
Pat
California
Helen Lassiter
Carolyn Lain
Virginia Tuttle
Kirkland Hall
Effie Cagle
Wesbury
Anna Peters
Yvonne Adams
Jonathan Logan
Rachel Burton
Maggie Stover
Jo Dunbar
Ruth
Kenneth J. Miller
Banbury
Bea Elliott
Loriog
Hattie Peters
Ched
Oldsmobile
Eure
Oldsmobil Highland Motors
Main Street
Hpoint
Cbs-Tv
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