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High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Nov 15, 1949

Page

5

Fortnighters Club Honors Miss Hancock Bride Elect

The Fortnighters club hosted a bridge and canasta party at Mrs. Wayland Linthicum's home on Boulevard for Miss Margaret Hancock bride elect of December. Guests enjoyed desserts, gardenia corsages, and a shower of kitchen gifts while Nancy Smith won the bridge prize and Mary Elizabeth Clark the canasta prize.

Miss Hancock Wayland Linthicum Margaret Hancock Nancy Smith Mary Elizabeth Clark Mrs. Linthicum Meadam Dick Bennett Jack Lauder James Parsons Davis Thompson Betty Welch Dot Lee A Gibson Mildred Crowder

Faculty Wives Garden Club Meeting Moved To Eight

The Faculty Wives Garden club will meet Thursday evening at eight o'clock at the home of Mrs. Richard Dale 412 Otteray drive. Associate hostesses are Mrs. Herman Coble and Mrs. David Braithwaite.

Faculty Wives Garden Club Richard Dale Otteray Drive Dale Herman Coble David Braithwaite R. H. Shaw Ray Nance Wild Flower Garden Club Westwood W. H. English North Carolina Emerywood Club Hal Davis Faculty Wives Club High Point College Otteray

Tamara Wood Birthday Party At Home On Church Street

Little Miss Tamara Wood was honored at a birthday party hosted by her parents Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Wood Jr. on Church Street. Outdoor games followed by a circus themed cake and pink green decorations. Guests included Joyce Chapman Judy Grayson Terry Newman Katheryn Sawyers Margaret Clapp Terry Starrett Miriam Modlin Eddie Phillips Sandra Garrett Suzanne Modlin and relatives.

Tamara Wood J. D. Wood, Jr Church Street Joyce Chapman Judy Grayson Terry Newman Katheryn Sue Sawyers Margaret Clapp Terry Starrett Miriam Modlin Eddie Phillips Sandra Garrett Suzanne Modlin Kay Phillips

Stephens Bible Study Class Meets Tomorrow at 3 PM

The Stephens Bible study class will meet at Mrs. W. P. Bodenheimer's home 313 Sunset Drive with Mrs. J. Paul Hill as speaker. The event is scheduled for tomorrow afternoon at three o'clock.

Stephens Bible Study W. P. Bodenheimer Sunset Drive J. Paul Hill

Country Garden Club Meets Wed for Christmas Decorations

The Country Garden Club will meet tomorrow at 1 p.m. with Mrs. J. E. Reid at Oak View. Mrs. R. K. Stewart will be guest speaker on Christmas Decorations.

Wed Country ‘Garden Club J. E. Reid Oak View R. K. Stewart

Local Leaguers At Winston-Salem Meet Presided By Ladehoff

Seven members of Saint Mary's Episcopal church Young People's Service League attended the fourth district meeting at Saint Pauls church in Winston Salem. Robert Ladehoff presided as district chairman with two advisors present during a weekend of registration, banquet, talks by Rev. Robert Cox, dance, Holy Communion, and morning program with reports from High Point led by Norma Jean Ansell.

Young People’s Service League Saint Mary’s Episcopal Church Saint Paul's Episcopal Church Robert Ladehoff Y.P.S.L Manley House Robert Cox Greensboro Pat Besser Winston- Salem Winston- Salem High School Tom Rodman Y.ps.l High Point Norma Jean Ansell James S. Cox Ann Garst Carolyn Foy Bob Ladehoff David Driver Burt Bragg Eugene Hyde Brown Hoover

Brides-Elect and Brides to Share Honors Tea

Two brides and two brides-elect will share party honors at an informal tea hosted by Mrs. R. L. Brinson Jr. and Mr. Brinson. Honorees include Miss Margaret Hancock and Miss Nancy Woollen with forthcoming marriages to L E H Branson and Samuel Simonton in early winter and December.

Mesdames R. L. Brinson, Jr Woody Brinson Robert T. Amos, Jr Martha Ross Morganton Robert Edwin Stroupe Margaret Newman Winston-Salem Margaret Hancock Nancy Woollen Hancock L.E.H. Branson Miss Woollen Samuel Simonton

Brazil Consul and Family Visit High Point Briefly

John Ocheltree consul at Rio de Janeiro Brazil and his wife and daughter Linda were overnight guests in High Point. They stayed at the Sheraton and dined with Mr and Mrs A Kirkman, former Oxford classmates. Then they visited Wellesley College to see their daughter Ann Ocheltree before continuing a two month consular leave.

John Ocheltree Rio de Janiero Brazil West Mr. Ocheltree

BPWC Mid-Year Council Hosts in Southern Pines

High Point BPW club sent ten representatives to the Mid-Year Council of North Carolina BPW clubs at the Hollywood Hotel in Southern Pines. State president Mrs. Kathryn Shipman presided. Margarite Raywalte spoke on Federation Objectives at the banquet. Other attendees included Miss Alta Chamelin, Mrs. Elsie Kropf, Mrs. Elizabeth Brown, and several fellow members.

High Point Kathryn Shipman BPW Hollywood Hotel Southern Pines Elizabeth Brown Pearl Conrad Emma Chaffin Kate B. Ragan Carrie McGirt Evelyn Harris Ruth Anderson Ruth Welborn Evelyn Boyd

Party Tomorrow To Fete Mrs Stroupe In Winston-Salem

Social events honor brides elect and recent brides this week. Mrs Grady Stroupe and her daughter Mrs Willis H Slane Jr host an at home party at 212 Hillcrest Drive. Guest of honor is Mrs Robert Edwin Stroupe, formerly Miss Margaret Baily Newman of Winston Salem, from 3:30 to 5:30 PM.

Grady Stroupe Willis H. Slane, Jr Hillcrest Drive Robert Edwin Stroupe Margaret Baily Newman Winston-Salem Burbank Oak View L. H. Baker Gatewood Avenue J. R. Meredith W. E. Griffith Hardover H. W. McCain Willis Slane Jr Robert FE. Stroupe Beta Sigma Phi Sorority YWCA Margaret Maxwel C Council of Jewish Women B'Nai Israel Synagogue Willard Meyers Herman Bernard Plant and Pluck Garden Club Roby Yarborough Centennial Avenue Valette J. Harris R. L. Brinson, Jr J. Woody Brinson Margaret Hancock Nancy Woollen R. T. Amos, Jr Robert E. Stroupe Adams Memorial Ywca Priscilla Club Fred Thomas Forest Rus Drive D.A.R C. C. Haworth B. J. Dunn Ruth Anne Horney Mesdames Elizabeth Jackson Meeta Jackson Mittie Wilson Zelma Culler Culler- Spencer Chestnut Street

ACE Group Benefit Bridge Hosted by Association of Childhood Education

The Association of Childhood Education held a benefit bridge at the YWCA with 17 tables in play. Prizes were awarded to Mrs. Ida Pickens and Miss Lucile Ingram. Gay Manchester chaired the finance committee and Margaret Marley welcomed guests. Prizes were donated by local stores.

Association of Childhood Education YWCA Ida Pickens Lucile Ingram Gay Manchester Margaret Marley

Jamestown Garden Club Sets Wednesday Meeting

The Jamestown Garden Club will hold its regular monthly meeting on Wednesday at 3 PM at the Oakdale Community House. Members are invited to discuss club activities and upcoming events.

Jamestown Garden Club Oakdale

Palique Club Meets Tonight at Member Home

The Palique club will meet this evening at 7 30 at Peggy Jane Bryant's home on Montieu.

Palique Club Peggy Jane Bryant Montieu

Local Hospital Patients Improve at Memorial and Baptist Facilities

Mrs J D Welborn of 810 West Broad Street shows marked improvement but cannot receive visitors at Boulevard Unit High Point Memorial Hospital. Mrs Frank Dockery has returned to her mother in law's home at 955 Council Street after several days at Point Memorial Hospital. Mrs K C Welborn of Thomasville has moved from Baptist Hospital Winston Salem to her daughter Mrs W L Dawkins High Point and is recuperating after eye surgery.

J. D. Welborn West Broad Street Boulevard High Point Memorial Hospital Frank Dockery Council Street K. C. Welborn Thomasville Baptist Hospital Winston-Salem W. L. Dawkins High Point

Area Birth Announcements From High Point and Nearby

Several families report newborns with location details. Dianne Heath Groome born November 9 at Guilford General. Martha Irene and Floy Curtis III Morehead born November 11 at Hickory Memorial. Clarence Craig Farmer born November 12 at Boulevard Unit High Point Memorial. Michael Edward Petty born November 13 at Boulevard Unit High Point Memorial. Rhonda Gay Bodenheimer born November 6 at Boulevard Unit High Point Memorial. Carl Richard Coleman born November 14 at Boulevard Unit High Point Hospital.

Dianne H. Groome Ivey A. Groome Dianne Heath Guilford General Hospital Parmer C. L. Farmer English Street Clarence Craig Boulevard High Point Memorial Hospital Michael Petty H. C. Petty East Green Street Michael Edward Carl R. Coleman Carl M. Coleman Clara Cox Carl Richard High Point Hospital

Deskins Speaks On Pakistan At Wesleyan Guild Meeting

The Wesleyan Service Guild of Wesley Memorial church heard Dr. D S Deskins of High Point College present a program on Pakistan. He described its history as part of India and highlighted missionary work, sanitation, education, and social standards, stressing early education for children as key to progress. Refreshments followed a social hour in Westy hall hosted by Mrs. Ed Harrison and others.

Wesleyan Service Guild Wesley Memorial Church Eleanor Young Bess Sheroff Arthur Kale D. S. Deskins High Point College Pakistan India Deskins Westy Hall Ed Harrison R. J. Welch Gladys McFarland Louisa Hatch

One Yard Skirt Pattern 4899 by Anne Adams

Minifashion feature describes Economical Pattern 4899 for waist sizes 24 through 30. Includes smart button trim and pocket-flaps with back closing, uses one yard of 54 inch fabric, illustrated instructions, tested fit, and optional Anne Adams Fashion Book for fifteen cents more.

Anne Adams High Point Enterprise Pattern Dept West 17Th St New York N. Y

Community clubs and society events schedule

A dense slate of afternoon and evening gatherings listed by time and host, including W O T club at Mrs H A Millis North Main, Miss Margaret Hancock informal party at Fieldstone Farm, and garden and study clubs at multiple addresses. A series of weddings and bride elects are noted, with receptions and cake-cutting events at local homes and clubs.

W.O.T. Club H. A. Millis North Main Street J. S. Lynch Margaret Hancock Douglas Henrick Fieldstone Farm Homer Barrett, Jr W. F. Robinette Eugene Horney

Hasty PTA Observes American Education Week Program

Hasty school hosts American Education Week events with awards for Mrs. Teachers, Mrs. Motsinger, and Mrs. Johnston classrooms. Mrs. Eagle oversees meeting. Mrs. Stanley’s fifth graders present a world citizenship playlet. Readings and solos precede an open house with punch and cookies for visiting parents.

Hasty Pta Hasty Parent-Teacher Association Teacher Motsinger Johnston Henry Eagle Stanley

May and Garssons Ordered to Begin Prison Terms

The Supreme Court refused to review the wartime bribery case of former Rep. Andrew J. May and Henry and Murray Garsson. May, at 74, faced eight to 24 months for taking 530,000 as war contract favors while chairing the House military committee. The court’s action ends further review and sets path for surrender to prison.

Washington Supreme Court Andrew J. May Garsson Brothers May Henry Murray Garsson Garssons Kentucky House Vinson Clark Circuit Court District Court

YWCA Weekly Activities Schedule

YWCA announces daily programs for girls and teens including swimming classes for schoolgirls, Y-Teens sessions for 9th grade and older, adult plunge, club tours, and a 21 and under bowling event. Weekly lineup features library pickets, business meeting, and a luncheon.

YMCA Jewell Myers Rosemary Rainey Adams Club Library

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Marshall E. Ginsburg Main St Guilford N. Main ST Grandma's Board of Education Workers Council Main Street Methodist Church Monark Dupont Sentiné Monark Shade Co Lifebuoy Lever Brothers Company B.C Royal Prince Charles Princess Elizabeth Prince Philip Marcus Adams NEA Ladehoff Hone BPWC ACE Group Jamestown Garden Rhonda Bodenheimer Lawrence E. Bodenheimer Lindsay Street Rhonda Gay Minis Helos Rathalyne Culler Harold Spencer Hayworth Wesleyan Methodist Church P.j.a Rep A. J. May New England Mutual George D. Davis High Point, N Huaslhe Taundry Ywca News LaChoy Food Products Beatrice Foods Co Archbold, Ohio Fleetwood Ataca Miia America Er Company Residential Tered Duke Power Company
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