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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1950
Page
6
Miss Betty Parrish received a bridal shower with kitchen gifts from twenty guests including a linen luncheon set as a gift from Mrs. John Payne. Autumn flowers and wedding bells adorned the table and mantel as plans continued for further celebrations this week.
Senior Girl Scout Troop No. 37 and escorts held an outing featuring a hayride and square dance. Prizes were awarded for best square dancing and fancy steps, with callers coordinating the Virginia reel and figures. Jane Marshall chaired the program with help from girls’ families and Evelyn McNeely organized the dance records. Transportation was provided by Melvin Carter with his truck.
Members donate sandwiches and refreshments for an all night community sing sponsored by the Lions Club at the Senior High School. Donations should be brought to Mrs. James Kidd or Mrs. Walkup McCain by five this afternoon. Proceeds fund lunches for needy school children.
Mrs Dell Johnson will host the Overseas Club meeting Thursday evening at eight o clock at the Brentwood apartments.
A string of meetings and social events is listed for the week including DAR hostess Mrs. J E Lambeth in Thomasville, Altrusa session at Sheraton, Home and Garden Club at 1014 Rotary Drive, Mid-Week Study Club, Country Garden Club at Old Winston Road, and various hostess duties at local homes. Events include bridge tournament at Starmount in Greensboro and YWCA luncheon with speaker Mrs. L B Reavis.
In pledge ceremony held Sunday November 5, Miss Carolyn Andrews of High Point joined Beta Sigma Beta at Stephens College Columbia. Andrews daughter of J Fred and Mrs J Fred Andrews resides 1009 Rotary Drive High Point. Meanwhile 35 vessels are under construction in the Ryukyus and 25 in Japan to restore the Ryukyuan fishing fleet.
Pattern No. 8654 offers a tailored frock and panelled skirt in sizes 12 through 42. Includes yardage estimates and price, with directions to send 25 cents in coins for the pattern and the Fall and Winter Fashion issue.
Red Star reports Soviet artillery crews are advancing in battle skill and political training. The article emphasizes the branch’s growing role in the Soviet science of war and its improving effectiveness on the frontline.
Pills claim Cardui relieves monthly cramps by easing muscle contractions and restoring natural rhythm. The testimonial notes many girls and women experience relief, urging readers not to wait for another bottle and to try this tested remedy.
Miss Joyce Jean Dawkins, bride elect of November, was honored at a misc shower hosted by Misses Jackie Stutts and Elizabeth Witcher with Mrs. C. C. McKelvey near Jamestown. The event featured games, prizes, pink carnation corsage, and gifts of linen lingerie and crystal ahead of the November 24 Oak View Methodist church wedding to Glenn Misenheimer.
Mr and Mrs J R Terr Route 5 announce the birth of a son Rodger Dale November 12 at the Boulevard Unit of High Point Memorial Hospital. Mr and Mrs Henry I Flinn Jr of Montgomery Alabama announce the birth of a daughter Mary Alan on November 11. Mrs Flinn is the former Miss Alan Clinard of High Point. Mr and Mrs G R Smith 920 Millis Street announce the birth of a daughter Cordielia Diane November 11 at the Boulevard unit of High Point Memorial Hospital. Peggy Ann Metters Mr and Mrs Pat Metters daughter at the rd unit of High Point Memorial Hospital. Mrs Metters is the former Miss Shirley Lackey. Mr and Mrs Roy S Key Jr of 813 Palmetto Street Spartanburg S C announce the birth of essemen on or rata stal. Mrs Key is the former of Betty Myers of High Point.
Jamestown Garden club schedules a 3 PM gathering at the com MAS venue tomorrow afternoon. In Manila a trial concludes with Ester Del Rosario Murray convicted of murder, a former war surplus dealer and Kansas City native given life imprisonment.
A special Missionary Service is planned at Hickory Chapel Wesleyan Methodist Church on Wednesday at 7 30 p.m. The Pilgrim Bible Kernersville ladies sextet will sing under Miss Helen French, with Rev. Paul A. Lain as guest speaker. The public is invited. Also Baptist Church will meet tonight at 7 30 at Mrs Becky Burgess’s Dorothy street home. South Main Class Meeting Tonight Frances McFarland class of the South Main Methodist Church will meet at 7 30 on South Main street venue.
A Sunday evening dinner at Mr and Mrs Alvin Black on Madison Avenue celebrated the marriage of Miss Josephine Welborn to Kevin Black. The bridal table featured a crystal bell, white snapdragons and candles with a wedding cake as dessert, as guests offered nuptial greetings.
Mrs. Robert F. Sawyer hosted a birthday party at her Church Street home Saturday evening for her daughter Kathryn Sue marking her eighth birthday. Guests included Judy Grayson Tanard Wood Dee Fenner Sharon Turpin Ann Patterson Annette Chamblee Patsy Saffit and the children's parents.
The Faculty Wives of High Point College will gather Thursday at 2 30 pm on campus to depart for a meeting at 3 pm. The event will be hosted by Mrs S C Deskins on the Greensboro Road with associate hostesses Mrs W W Collins and Mrs J M Wilson assisting.
The Priscilla Club will hold a Friday meeting at 3 o'clock hosted by Mrs S C Clark on Parkway. Members are asked to bring the curtains they are making for the YWCA.
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