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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1960
Page
7
A new Belfast cotton fiber enables fabrics to self iron and be washed and dried in any way. Tests show high permanence after many washes, with garments ranging from dresses to shirts gaining wash and wear performance. The article notes the potential to ease housework and suggests mothers consider this as a Christmas gift idea for busy families.
The checkerboard street system of Philadelphia was devised by William Penn in 1662, shaping the city’s layout for centuries.
FLATONIA Tex AP Alexandra Fox celebrated her 100th birthday on Sunday. She upset norms in 1880 by serving as a postal clerk at the Flatonia post office. A longtime suffrage advocate she has voted in every election since 1920 and urges women to participate more in politics.
Lilla Upton, 88, a longtime widow in Hancock New Hampshire, died Sunday at home. During World War II she knitted one sweater each week for war relief and after the war mailed 450 shawls to needy English women via an aid group.
A bridal shower for Mrs. Jerry Holden was hosted Friday evening at Mrs. Leo Hill's home in Trinity with 30 guests. Guests included Mrs. Roy McDaniel and Mrs. Homer Holden, and out of town attendees came from Asheboro and Thomasville. The honoree previously wed Mr. Holden on October 22.
Mrs. Donna Phaye Reddick and Mr. Woodrow Red dick Jr announce a daughter born November 23 at High Point Memorial Hospital. Also listed are Robin Raye Guido born November 24 in Hollywood Florida, and John Knox Wilson III born November 27 at High Point Memorial Hospital. Christopher J. Williams born November 26 at High Point Memorial Hospital. James Steven Martin born November 25 at High Point Memorial Hospital.
A sequence of cultural and civic club gatherings is listed for Monday through Thursday. Activities include United Daughters of the Confederacy at 911 Johnson St with Mrs John Peacock, a Zeta Tau Alpha alumnae dinner at Schrafft’s, African Violet Society at 224 Edgedale Dr, DAR junior committee at 419 Otteray Dr, and the American Association of University Women at 641 S Main St. Tuesday features the Book League at 301 Parkway with Mrs Edward Drake Jr, Westwood Flower Club at 800 Carr St, a Miss Jayn Marshall tribute at the Forest Hills home of Mrs S M Newsom in Thomasville, Modern Study Club at 115 Gatewood Ave. Thursday lists Till n Tail Garden Club at 526 Dogwood Dr with Mrs Del Risdon.
An advertisement touts Ayds candy as a pleasant safe appetite curber without drugs. Virginia claims doctors proved the plan best and safest at a New England clinic. It offers first box for 3.25 dollars with money back guarantee.
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