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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Nov 27, 1957

Page

6

Luncheon in Honor of Bride Elect Miss Anne Hall

Miss Anne Hall bride elect was honored at a luncheon by Mrs. J. W. Lindsay and Mrs. J. W. Lindsay Jr. at Emerywood Country Club. Twelve guests attended in a private dining room with bridal place marks and a silver tray gift for Miss Hall. Attending were Mrs. W. B. Hall, Mrs. Owen Reese, Mrs. W. P. Hall Jr., with out of town guests Mrs. William Reese of Greensboro and Mrs. Barden Winstead of Gulf. Miss Hall will wed Dr. Owen Reese at Wesley Memorial Methodist Church Saturday at 5 PM.

Anne Hall J. W. Lindsay J. W. Lindsay Jr Emerywood Country Club Miss Hall W. B. Hall Owen Reese W.P. Hall Jr William Reese Greensboro Barden Winstead Gulf Wesley Memorial Methodist Church

Rehearsal and Cake Cutting for Shook Flinchum Nuptials

Jamestown Methodist Church hosted the rehearsal for Miss Sonja Shook and Russell Flinchum on Monday evening with a 7 30 start and a cake cutting after. A reception for the bride’s parents Mr and Mrs Wade L Shook featured white floral centerpieces and a punch bowl arrangement. Guests included Mrs S L McFarland and Mrs Garland York assisting. Miss Mary Lou Becker aided in serving. The couple’s wedding is set for Thanksgiving Day at 4 p m with mitts to be worn by attendants.

Jamestown Methodist Church Sonja Shook Russell Flinchum Wade L. Shook S. L. McFarland Garland York H. C. Nance Dewayne Nance Mary Lou Becker Miss Shook Flinchum

Shower Honors Miss Rogers Ahead Of December Wedding

A bridal shower for Miss Shirley Rogers accompanied by hostesses Misses Hill Howell and Mrs Rogers was held at the Asheboro Road home with fall flowers and a bridal cake. Gifts included an electric alarm clock. A second shower is planned Friday at the YWCA before the Rogers Gurley wedding set for December 21 at Mitchells Grove Methodist Church.

Asheboro Road W. B. Rogers Lloyd Gurl YWCA Melba Smith Rogers-Gurley Mitchells Grove Methodist Church

Local High Point Residents Attend Pinehurst Meeting

Several High Point residents attended the annual Mayflower Descendants convention held in Pinehurst over the weekend. Attendees included Mrs. H. A. Millis of 1109 N Main St, Mrs. W. T. Powell of 204 Hillcrest Dr, Mrs. W. G. Shipman of 611 Montheu Ave, and Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Quigley.

High Point Pinehurst H. A. Millis N. Main St W. T. Powell Hillcrest Dr W. G. Shipman Montheu Ave R. J. Quigley

How To Get The Most Out Of Your Christmas Dryer

The National LP-Gas Council offers eight tips for efficient drying. Wipe the drum clean to avoid transferring dirt, avoid overloading, sort by fabric, avoid overdrying to prevent static and wrinkles, dry starched items with other starched fabrics, use the dryer top as a folding surface, clean the lint tray regularly, and follow the dryer’s temperature settings.

National Lp-Gas Council

Open House Planned For Miss Cox and Fiance

Cards invite guests to an open house honoring Miss Louise Lee Cox and her fiancé E. W. Freeze III at 425 Hillcrest Dr. hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Davis, Mr. and Mrs. Hart Jr., and Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Jr. The couple plans marriage at Friends Meeting House on December 21.

Louise Lee Cox E. W. Freeze Robert Davis Albert Hart Jr Fred A. Thomas Jr Davis Hillcrest Dr Miss Cox Mr. Freeze Friends Meeting House

Meredith Alumnae Plan Coke Party at 11 Friday

High Point Mere dith College Alumnae Association plans a Coke party at 11 Friday morning at 108 Hillcrest Dr. hosted by Mrs. Lee Gibson. Prospective students from the local high school and current students home for Thanksgiving will attend. chapter president is Mrs. Royster Tucker Jr.

High Point Meredith College Lee Gibson Hillcrest Dr Royster Tucker Jr

Thanksgiving Visits Noted for Local Residents

Mr and Mrs J W Mathews of Pittsburgh Pa will arrive tonight to spend Thanksgiving with Mrs Mathews parents Mr and Mrs M R Cole 1111 Orlando St Sam Guy a UNC student will stay with his grandparents Donna Marie Hunt of 1010 Albert St remains bedbound after a September 1 auto crash Phil Surrett of 414 Smith St remains unchanged after a heart attack at High Point Memorial Hospital and cannot receive visitors Mayfield Ferguson of 516 Bridges St was admitted for observation and treatment at High Point Memorial for about 10 days and visitors are allowed Mr and Mrs R C Rutledge of Baltimore Md are arriving tonight to spend Thanksgiving with Mrs Rutledges parents Mr and Mrs H Deligny of 440 N Wrenn St

J. W. Mathews Pittsburgh Mathews M. R. Cole Orlando St Sam Guy University of North Carolina Phil Surrett Smith St Mr. Surrett High Point Memorial Hospital Mayfield Ferguson Bridges St High Point Memorial R. C. Rutledge Baltimore

Modern Ironer Great Emancipator

The piece extols automatic ironers as a great emancipation from hand ironing. It highlights time savings, reduced physical strain, and improved finish, noting cabinet and table top styles. It uses a persuasive tone aimed at homemakers needing relief from back breaking ironing duties.

UL Label Marks Safety For Electrical Appliances

The UL label on new electrical appliances signals they meet safety standards set by Underwriters' Laboratories, Inc. A non profit lab established over six decades ago, UL certifies products as reasonably safe through testing and evaluation.

Underwriters’ Laboratories, Inc

Dr. Peterson Addresses Altrusa Club Dinner

Dr. Herbert C. Peterson of High Point College spoke at the Altrusa Club dinner at the Sheraton Hotel. He urged aiding foreign students and described education of Overseas Chinese as a vehicle for spreading democratic ideals behind the bamboo curtain.

Herbert C. Peterson High Point College South East Asia High Point Altrusa Club Sheraton Hotel Altrusa Peterson America

Bride-Elect Miss Stilwell Honored With Shower in Thomasville

Miss Shirley Stilwell, December bride-elect and Ashmore Business College instructor, was honored at a parole shower organized by college students and faculty. About 35 attendees received refreshments as Miss Stilwell was given a portable mixer and toaster. She is to wed Arnold Fuller on December 15 at Fair Grove Methodist Church.

Thomasville Shirley Stilwell Ashmore Business College Marie Cooper Martha Hedrick Ann Gallimore Myra Beck Stilwell Peggy C. Grimes Marlene M. Craver Miss Stilwell Arnold Fuller Fair Grove Methodist Church

Publishers Wife Advises Wives To Develop Interests

Phyllis Cerf, wife of Bennett Cerf, urges wives to cultivate outside interests to balance busy husbands. She notes her own career as publisher, author, puzzle expert, and columnist, and recalls how she and Cerf both stayed active after marrying while managing family life.

Publishers Reno Phyllis Cerf America Bennett Cerf Phyllis Edith Young Random House Christopher Jonathan New York Bennett Harold Ene New Yorker Magazine

Local births announced for November in North Carolina families

Mr. and Mrs. Carl Musten announce a daughter Janet Leigh born Nov 15 at a Winston Salem hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Harry W Hill Jr announce a son Harry Wilson Jr born Nov 26 at High Point Memorial Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. A T Spaugh announce a son James David born Nov 25 at the local hospital. Mr. and Mrs. James M Branham announce a daughter Angela Reece born Nov 25 at the local hospital. Mr. and Mrs. William R Mullins announce a daughter Bobbie Ann born at the local hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Donald Johnson announce a daughter Donna Marie born Nov 25 at the local hospital. Mrs Johnson is former Vivian Ratcliff of High Point. Mr and Mrs Jimmy L Ashby announce a son Jeffrey Michael born Nov 23 in Biloxi Mississippi. Mr Ashby serves with the US Air Force at Keesler AFB Biloxi.

Carl Musten Route 1 Kernersville Janet Leigh Winston- Salem Hospital Harry Wilson Hill JR Harry W Barbee St Harry Wilson Jr High Point Memorial Hospital James David Spaugh A. T. Spaugh Trinity Ave James David Angela Reece Branham James M. Branham Pine St Angela Reece Bobbie Ann Mullins William R. Mullins Springfield Rd Bobbie Ann Donna Marie Johnson Donald Johnson Triangle Lake Rd Donna Marie Jeffrey Michael Ashby Jimmy L. Ashby Biloxi Jeffrey Michael Ashby Abigail Lanier High Point United States Air Force Keesler Air Force Base

Caution on Home Canned Foods Spoiling and Illness Risk

Warning warns that improper sealing of home canned fruits and vegetables can spoil and cause illness. Cloudy liquid is commonly a spoilage indicator, and consuming spoiled contents may lead to severe illness.

Violet Club Speaker Discusses What Makes the Violet Tick

High Point African Violet Club members met at 609 Parkway home of Mrs. D. P. Whitley. Mrs. B. W. Hackney spoke on the topic while a new officer slate led by Mrs. W. A. Daniels was elected. Other officers include Hackney as vice president Willis Welborn secretary Mae Parker treasurer. Plans for a Christmas party were discussed and Mrs. Howard Rich was introduced as a new member. The door prize went to Mrs. Hackney.

High Point

Maple Grove 171 Circle Reports From Washington Convention

The Maple Grove 171 Supreme Forest Woodmen Circle heard reports on the national convention in Washington last week. Local delegates Miss Annie Jarrett and Mrs. Julia Jarrett spoke. They announced the Christmas party for Dec 16 at 7 p.m. at the Pioneer Restaurant and urged reservations by Dec 14 with Miss Daisy Greene or Miss Jarrett.

Thomasville Maple Grove Supreme Forest Woodmen Circle Wow Hall Washington Annie Jarrett Julia Jarrett Pioneer Daisy Greene Miss Jarrett Ee Greene

BPW Delegate Evelyn Hudson Heads to National Convention

Mrs. Evelyn Hudson of Cedar Lane travels from Thomasville as a delegate to the BPW national convention in New York City. She is accompanied by her sons Kenneth and James Hudson for a week of activities including a visit to the United Nations and the Christmas parade.

Thomasville Evelyn Hudson Cedar Lane Business and Professional Women's Club New York City Covention Kenneth James Hudson New York Unitn

How To Hold FALSE TEETH More Firmly in Place

Do your false teeth slip or wobble when you eat or talk. Sprinkle FASTEETH on plates to hold teeth more firmly and comfortably. No sour taste or odor. Buy FASTEETH at any drug counter.

Miss Nancy Andrews Feted At Shower In Thomasville

A miscellaneous shower honored Miss Nancy Andrews of Archdale bride elect of Bobby Myers of Thomasville at Mrs. H. E. Segers home on Randolph Street. Hostesses were Mrs. Paul Lee Mrs. Cecil Bingham and Mrs. Alfred A. Oliver Jr. about 25 guests attended including Mrs. Herbert Andrews and Mrs. Ben Myers. The couple will wed December 21 at Archdale Friends Meeting House.

Thomasville Nancy Andrews Archdale Bobby Myers H. E. Segers Randolph Street Paul Lee Cecil Bingham Alfred A. Oliver Jr Sedgefield Sidney Grosman Buddy Woods Herbert Andrews Ben Myers Miss Andrews Archdale “Friends Meeting House

In-School Television Discussed For AAUW By State Director

The AAUW local branch met at 8 p.m. to hear Charles W. Phillips discuss North Carolina in school television, a program begun Sept. 9 with 7 000 participants and 43 member schools. Proceeds from a book sale support the AAUW fellowship fund and a tea for new members was planned for Dec. 7 hosted by Mrs. W. R. Peters.

AAUW North Carolina Charles W. Phillips Edward Silver Phillips Woman's College MNC Whrre Ior Nelson McCoss W. R. Peters Annie Lee Jarrell Kitty Cline

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Madeline Hoover Shirley Hill Frances Howell Miss Rogers Pinehurst Meeting Mommy Coke’ Party Donna Marie Hunt Albert St Gardner Webb Frosh Gardner-Webb College Elizabeth Smathers Mills Home Eileen Hill Woodruff S.C Dean Som Kings Mountain M Smathers Bridges Dr. Peterson Altrusa Club Charles Mann Elizabeth Sumner Saunders Jane Folger Catherine Moffitt Jessie Mae Young Arnold Koonce Dean Miller Dorothy Roe Associated Press Musten Mrs. Hackney Violet Club BPW Coble
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