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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Oct 02, 1956

Page

6

Dot Lewis Finalist in Geneva International Piano Contest

Miss Dot Lewis daughter of Mr and Mrs Fleet Lewis of 607 Hillcrest Dr was named one of 12 finalists in an international piano contest in Geneva Switzerland Sixty eight contestants from European nations except Russia entered the event She studies at the Paris Conservatory on a Fulbright Grant since last September and plans to travel to Rome for further contests and possible symphony engagements The winner travels Europe performing with orchestras

Dot Lewis Fleet Lewis Hillcrest Dr Geneva Switzerland Russia Miss Lewis Geneva Symphony Orchestra Symphony Paris Conservatory Rome Italy Sidney Gayle Juilliard School of Music

District President Visits Summers-Hodgin Auxiliary

Mrs. Shirley Isley tenth district president visited Post 9899 Veterans of Foreign Wars for its regular meeting at the Post Home. She urged recruiting and community projects and urged placing the US flag in prominent places. Thelma Proffitt conducted the meeting and received a gift on behalf of the Auxiliary.

Shirley Isley Tenth District Summers- Hodgin Auxiliary Veterans of Foreign Wars Post S. Main Extension Thelma Proffitt

Unique Program Teaches BPW Club Membership Aims

Mrs Leona Ritchie led a High Point Business and Professional Women's Club dinner program at the Sheraton Hotel modeled after a TV fame program. Tables answered top questions in isolated booths with Miss Ruth Goodman and Mrs Kate Ragan moderating. New members welcomed and 54 in attendance, greens and golds theme with zinnias and marigolds.

Leona Ritchie High Point Business and Professional Women’s Club Sheraton Hotel Ruth Goodman Kate Ragan Mildred Hussey Ritchie Maude Reynolds Barbara Wale Bess Oglesby L. J. Marshall Mabel Alexander Helen Gillespie John McAfee Gaynelle Hepler Brownen

Edwards-Lacey Vows Spoken In Chesterfield South Carolina

Announcement of the September 16 marriage of Shirley Jean Lacey and Robert Edwards in Chesterfield South Carolina. The bride is daughter of Mr. and Mrs Lacey. the groom is son of Mr. and Mrs N B Edwards of Route 3 High Point. He serves in the United States Navy. The bride will live with her parents until discharge.

Shirley Jean Lacey Robert Edwards William Redfern Chesterfield S. C Lacey N. 8. Edwards Route 3 High Point Trinity United States Navy

Saint Edwards Guild Meeting Wednesday Schedule

Saint Edwards Guild of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Church will hold its monthly meeting Wednesday at 8 p.m. in the Guild Hall on Montheu Avenue. The Wesleyan Service Guild of Main Street Methodist Church meets tonight at 7 30 with Mrs Harold Wilson at 806 Scott Street.

Saint Edwards Guild of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church Guild Hall Montheu Avenue Wesleyan Service Guild of Main Street Methodist Church Harold Wilson Scott St

Mrs George O Wall hospitalized with visitors allowed

Mrs George O Wall of 321 Cole Trane S and T is at Point Memorial Hospital for treatment and observation. She is able to receive visitors. Donald M Setliff and son Tim left for Fort Lauderdale Florida to make their home. They had been residents of 212 Potter Dr Forestdale Jamestown. R B Surratt and C R Myers have returned home at 507 Sunset Dr after a 16 day vacation through Tennessee Alabama Mississippi New Orleans Florida Georgia and South Carolina.

George O. Wall Coletrane S&t Donald M. Setliff Tim Fort Lauderdale Fla Potter Dr Forestdale Jamestown R. B. Surratt C. R. Myers Sunset Dr Tennessee Alabama Mississippi New Orleans Florida Georgia South Carolina

Miss Alice Hill Celebrates 14th Birthday at Home

Miss Alice Hill daughter of Mr and Mrs Kenneth Hill of Route 1 was feted at a birthday party hosted by her mother on her 14th birthday Approximately 20 guests including Trinity High School classmates and Mount Vernon Church friends attended The Hill home featured a pink and white decor with games led by Miss Gayle Leonard and a decorated cake as the centerpiece served with cake ice cream and delicacies

Alice Hill Kenneth Hill Route 1 Ning Alice Trinity High School Mount Vernon Church Hill Gayle Leonard

Miss Jayne Francis Discusses da Vinci Lecture

Miss Jayne Francis spoke on Leonardo da Vinci in a Mu Chapter Beta Sigma Phi meeting at Mrs. Glover Bedford's home on Westwood. Plans for attending the Charleston convention October 26-28 were set, with Mrs. Donna Turner of Madison visiting. The group discussed year projects and voted to sell Christmas candy for fundraising.

Jayne Francis Beta Sigma Phi Glover Bedford Westwood

Door racks boost storage in ikitchen cupboards

Using door racks in ikitchen cupboards frees space for spices and waxed paper. The simple addition rearranges pantry items, creating more organized storage and easier access to common kitchen goods.

Xi Psi Chapter Entertained By Mrs Robt Millar

Xi Psi Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi met at Wendover Drive home of Mrs. Robert Millar for an impressive candlelight ceremony. Officers installed included Mrs. E A Neely Jr president, Mrs. Fred Hughes vice president, Mrs. N L Garner Jr recording secretary, Mrs. Grover Dunn corresponding secretary, and Mrs Roy B Culler Jr executive officer. E A Neely elected director. Mrs L A Marsden named sponsor. Refreshments followed.

Xi Psi Chapter Beta Sigma Phi Robert Millar Wendover Esmond Slate E. A. Neely Jr Fred Hughes N. L. Garner Jr Grover Dunn Roy B. Culler Jr E. A. Neely L. A. Marsden

YWCA Calendar Highlights Multiple Activities

A busy schedule lists Girls Beginners and Intermediate swimming, plunge periods, golfing at Blair Park, club dinners and meetings, Bible and sewing classes, bridge sessions, horseback riding, Y Teens groups, and infant care first session. Activities occur across Tuesday and Friday with meetings led by Mrs. L C Chiles and others.

Golf Blair Park Adams Club L. C. Chiles Agenda Crews Uccers School

Johnson Street PTA Holds First Meeting Tonight

Johnson Street School's Parent Teacher Association convenes its inaugural meeting this evening at 7. The event includes a business session and an open house with parents visiting the classrooms of their children.

Johnson Street Pta Johnson Street

Informal Party Honors Miss Elizabeth Allman at Bridal Shower

Miss Elizabeth Allman was feted at a bridal shower hosted by Mrs. Clara Peele and Mrs. Alma Peele at Route 1 Kernersville. Alma Peele led games, guests received pink rosebud corsages, hostesses gave a dishes set, and refreshments of decorated cakes and punch were served to relatives and friends. Miss Auman announced engagement to Carl Chappel of Baltimore.

Elizabeth Allman Clara Peele Alma Peele Kernersville J. D. Auman F. A. Auman Miss Auman Carl Chappel Baltimore

Alpha Rho Chapter Plans Benefit Dance and Convention

The Alpha Rho Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi met at Mrs. Gray Williamson’s home with Mrs. Howard Stutts as associate hostess to discuss ticket sales for a benefit dance on October 20 at the VFW Hall Greensboro Road. They planned attendance at the Carolina South Carolina Beta Sigma Phi convention in Charleston October 26 to 28. Prizes were awarded in bridge and canasta to Mrs. Melvin Kirsch, Mrs. Wayne Brackett, and Mrs. Howard Stutts. Rushees present included Mrs. Jack Burris, Mrs. Russell Blackburn, Mrs. P. A. Ledbury, Mrs. David Elder, Mrs. Jack Cox, and Mrs. Wayne Brackett. The next meeting October 15 will be a model meeting. rushees urged to attend.

Alpha Rho Beta Sigma Phi Gray Williamson Howard Stutts VFW Greensboro Road North Carolina-South Carolina Charleston S. C Melvin Kirsch Wayne Brackett Jack Burris Russell Blackburn P. A. Ledberry David Elder Jack Cox

Four High Point couples announce newborn daughters

Mr and Mrs Kenneth D Hutchins of 502 Westwood announce the birth of Holli on September 30 at High Point Memorial Hospital. Mrs Hutchins is former Sara Withers of Anderson. Mr and Mrs Donald Greene of 1712 Long St announce Donna Marie born September 29 at High Point Memorial Hospital. Mrs Greene is former Betty Lou Haley of High Point. Mr and Mrs Thomas W Gardner of 1122 Saint John St announce Rhonda Rae born September 30 at High Point Memorial Hospital. Mr and Mrs Harvey R Weaver of 1805 Springfield Ave announce Peggy Joyce born September 29 at High Point Memorial Hospital.

Kenneth D. Hutchins Westwood Holli High Point Memorial Hospital Hutchins Sara Withers Anderson Donald Greene Long St Donna Marie Thomas W. Gardner Saint John St Rhonda Rae Harvey R. Weaver Springfield Ave Peggy Joyce

Births Reported for Two Girls in Jamestown and Thomasville

Mr and Mrs Marvin Cruthis of Route 1 Jamestown announce the birth of a daughter Terri Lorraine on September 30 at High Point. Mr and Mrs Rizzle Peace of Route 4 Thomasville announce the birth of a daughter Kathy Mae on September 29 at High Point Memorial Hospital. Mrs Peace is the former Miss Elenor Wilson of Thomasville.

Marvin Cruthis Route 1 Jamestown Terri Lorraine High Point Memorial Hospital Kathy Mae Peace Rizzle Peace Thomasville Kathy Mae

Warm Weather Blouses From Judy Bond Collection

New York fashion piece notes how American wom en seek versatile, affordable blouses with fine detailing and easy care. It stresses checking care tags and following directions, highlighting two Judy Bond washable silk broadcloth and rayon linen blouses with embroidered quills and Greek key patterns.

Gaile Dugasnea New York Judy Bond

Lindsay Memorial Women To Sell Stew

The Woman's Society of Christian Service at Lindsay Memorial Methodist Church will sponsor an annual Brunswick stew sale this Thursday. Those interested may call the parsonage at 23134 to place orders.

Woman's Society of Christian Service Lindsay Memorial Methodist Church Brunswick

Peach ripeness under red blush varies by variety

The color blush on peaches does not always indicate ripeness. Ripeness depends on the peach variety and can vary beyond the pink or red skin shade.

DAR Fourth District Meet Tuesday at Sheraton Hotel

About 125 attendees including nine state DAR officers travel with Mrs. Roy Cagle to the Fourth District meeting of the North Carolina Society Daughters of the American Revolution. Registration starts at 9 30 with opening at 10 30. state president Cagle to give the principal address and officer elections to follow. Luncheon at 1 p.m. Martha Bell Chapter pages from Children of the American Revolution participate.

Roy Cagle North Carolina Society, Daughters of the American Revolution Sheraton Hotel Alexander Martin DAR R. L. Brinson Larry Vaughn Troop 11 Jamestown Boy Scouts of America Cagle Martha Bell Children of the American Revolution

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Hodgin Saint Edwards Guild Wesleyan Guild Miss Dot Lewis Xi Psi Robt. Millar PT A News Miss Allman D. C Holli Hutchins Donna Marie Greene Rhonda Rae Gardner Peggy Joyce Weaver Terri Lorraine Cruthis Rky Lindsay America St.joseph Thelma PET Shop Woodlawn Baptist Church Winston-Salem Highway Crown Gas E. L. & Thelma Shoemake Grace Flower Shop Mich Fouts Escplore Cor Wrenn 2 & “Moweb ‘Sts Koonce Service Vice Funeral Home Kiddie-Korner S. Main ST Penney
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