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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Oct 06, 1947

Page

6

Miss Bobbie Lindsay Announces Final Wedding Plans

Wedding details for Miss Bobbie Lindsay and Richard Crook of Lexington are announced. Ceremony at Burgess Memorial chapel October 15 at noon with Reverend Paul Hardin Jr. officiating and one attendant, Miss Meredith Boaze. Several preevent parties planned this week in Lexington.

Bobbie Lindsay Richard Crook Lexington Burgess Memorial Chapel First Methodist Church Paul Hardin, Jr Wesley Memorial Church Mae Kirkman Furnish Wedson Leggie Meredith Boaze Fred Calhoun T. C. Moss Cameron S. C John Lindsay, Jr John A. Lindsay Sarah Coe Hunsucker Jean Hardin Hunsucker Hillcrest

Bridge Shower Honors Bride Mrs Hunter Dalton Jr

Mrs Henry Koonts hosts at Ardmore circle home for dessert bridge honoring bride Mrs Hunter Dalton Jr newcomer to High Point.Guests include Mrs P H Dalton Sr and Miss Jean Hardin with high score prize cologne and runner up lip sticks.

Henry Koonts Hunter Dalton, Jr Pleasant Hunter Dalton, Jr High Point Ardmore Circle Jean Hardin Marguerite Murray Miriam cCall Dalton, Sr Irma Sheloff Peggy Jane Bryant Sally Goding Sara Coe Hunsucker Winifred Wall Robbie Lindsay Gloria Ilderton Nancy Bennett Mesdames Frank Dalton Robert Hutchens Sammy Lambeth Frank Donyes Jimmy McCall Jimmy Smith

Johnson Street PTA Opens Fall With Safety Talk

The Johnson Street Parent-Teachers Association held its first fall meeting last Thursday evening. Howard Pancoast spoke on safety, the school band performed, new faculty were introduced, Mrs. W. F. Lawing was elected treasurer, and Miss Thackston's third grade won the attendance banner.

Johnson Street Howard Pancoast W. F. Lawing Thackston Clyde Lewis Dada the Association press@ad

Births announced in High Point records

Mr. and Mrs. Garnett Ray of High Point announce a daughter Janie Ruth born September 27. Mr. and Mrs. John A. Newson of 119 Lake street report a son John Arvil Jr. born October 3 at High Point Memorial hospital Boulevard unit. Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Honeycutt of 613 W. Farris announce a son Charles Warren born October 4 at Boulevard unit. Mr. and Mrs. W. E. White Route 4 announce a daughter Patricia Annette born October 2 at Washington Street unit. Mr. and Mrs. L. A. Mattocks announce a son Ronald Lee born October 3. Mrs. Mattocks is Martha Ann Creech of Selma, NC. Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Welch of 1213 Thissell Street announce a son Thomas Jerome born October 1 at Boulevard unit.

Janie Ruth Ray J. F. Honeycutt W. Farris Charles Warren Boulevard High Point Memorial Hospital Patricia White W. E. White Route 4 Patricia Annette Washington Street Thomas Welch R. C. Welch Thissell Street Thomas Jerome

Asia Largest Continent by Size Ahead of Africa

A brief note states Asia is the largest continent, followed by Africa as the second. It highlights continental rankings and geographic order without additional details.

Asia Africa

Walters Guides Oak View PTA Inaugural Meeting

Mrs Everett Walters president of Guilford County Congress of Parents and Teachers explains PTA objectives at Oak View PTA inaugural meeting. Mrs Doris Dodamead programs chairwoman presents, X ray campaign details outlined by A H King and Virginia Ryan. Members named to canvass community. attendance prize awarded to Ruth Bingham.

Parent- Teacher Association Guilford County Congress of Parents and Teachers Everett Walters Oak View P. T. A L. R. Peacock Doris Dodamead A. H. King Virginia Ryan High Point Tuberculosis Association E. C. Blair Orvie Hayworth Earl Ridge Marion Mabe M. H. Sloan Jesse D. Jennings William Wheeles Blanche H. Owen J. D. Jennings Ruth Bingham

Daughters of America Plan District Meeting in Greensboro

The Washington Council No. Four, Daughters of America, will meet at their hall on East Commerce street Tuesday evening at 7 30. In addition to routine business plans will be laid for the district meeting to be held in Greensboro on October 11.

Washington Council No. Four Daughters of America East Commerce Street Greensboro

Church Social Truth Seekers Meet Tomorrow

The Truth Seekers class of Green Street Baptist church will meet Tuesday evening at 7 30 with Mrs Bessie Aaron at her home 1503 East Green street. The High Point Inter Denominational council will meet tonight at the First Baptist church at 7 30. All delegates urged to be present. The T E L class of East Green Baptist church will hold its regular monthly meeting Tuesday evening at 7 30 at the home of Mrs S C Stout 900 Sixth street. The Woman's Society of Christian Service of Lindsay Memorial Methodist church will meet Tuesday evening at 7 30 with Mrs T E Thayer at 1132 Monnillieu avenue. The St Anne s Guild of St Mary s Episcopal church will meet this evening at 8 o clock at the parish house with Mrs Martine Barker guest speaker. The Martha Payne class will meet tonight at 7 30 at the Green Street Baptist church.

Green Street Baptist Church Bessie Aaron East Green Street High Point Inter-Denominational Council First Baptist Church T.E.L East Green Baptist Church Thayer Woman's Society of Christian Service of Lindsay Memorial Methodist Church T. E. Thayer Monnilieu Avenue ST. Anne Guild St. Anne's Guild St. Mary's Episcopal Church Martine Barker High Point College Green Martha Payne

Permits Issued For Three New Dwellings

City building inspector authorized permits totaling over 30000 for three new residences and an addition to the High Point Overall plant on South Hamilton street. Brick addition costs 8000 dollars. Dwellings issued to C. F. Dowyes Bridges street five room frame 4500. Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Chandler West Howell six room brick veneer 9000. Bertha Miller Gordon street nine room frame 7500.

High Point Hamilton Street C. F. Dowyes Bridges Street R. W. Chandler West Howell Bertha Miller Gordon Street

Eugene Tuttle Bound Over To Higher Court

Eugene Tuttle 16 of Route 4 waived a preliminary hearing in municipal court this morning and was bound over to superior court on charges of committing a crime against nature involving eight year old Henry Dobbins Jr of Archdale. Bond set at 2500 dollars.

Eugene Tuttle Rt. 4 Superior Court Henry Dobbins, Jr Archdale

Rams Car Incident Leaves Minor Damages

A car driven by Walter S. Halstead of 144 Brentwood Apartments rammed a vehicle operated by Jimmie C. Smith of Albemarle on Montlieu avenue causing 100 dollars in damage. Halstead’s car sustained 50 dollars in damage. No charges were preferred.

Rams Cara Walter S. Halstead Brentwood Apartments Jimmie C. Smith Albemarle Montlieu Avenue Halstead

Local society events fill Emerywood area week

Community calendar lists dinners, teas, and receptions hosted by the Altrusa club the D A R and other groups. Social gatherings honor Miss Bobbie Lindsay bride elect Marcelle Clark and the wedding of Miss Clark to William Mulvey with events across Hillcrest Parkway Emerywood and West Emerywood venues.

Local Happenings: Hospital update and college election

Mrs. Jewel Atkins at High Point Memorial Boulevard unit is improving after a major operation last week. At Meredith College Raleigh Miss Betty Proffitt of High Point was elected treasurer of the freshman class. Miss Proffitt is daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E F Proffitt of 706 Lindsay Street. Mrs. George M Fish and daughter Carolyn Hudson have returned to Santa Barbara California after spending a month with Mrs. Fish's Hudson relatives on Parkway. Mr. Fish joined them for the weekend and then went back to California.

Jewel Atkins Boulevard High Point Memorial Hospital Meredith College Raleigh Betty Proffitt High Point Miss Proffitt E. F. Proffitt Lindsay Street George M. Fish Carolyn Hudson Santa Barbara California

New York Joins Study on Diseases Of Old Age

New York City will co sponsor a comprehensive study of diseases of old age to help provide for the growing elderly population. The research will be conducted at New York University's College of Medicine and the Goldwater Institute.

New York INS New York City New York University College of Medicine

All Western bridge champs head to San Diego for 1934 event

The eastern delegation of bridge players will travel to San Diego for the All Western championships at the Hotel del Coronado from November 7 to 9. Norman Perlstein of Los Angeles, head of the western division executive committee, explains the day’s hand and how strategic defense beat the six spades contract.

San Diego Calif Hotel del Coronado Norman Pernstein Los Angeles New York

Boy readers urge girls to let them practice manners on dates

A male reader argues girls should give boys a chance to display manners on dates. He recalls lessons like opening doors, aiding exits, and guiding at entrances, and says embarrassment comes from girls rushing actions, not from boys lacking etiquette.

Elinor Williams

Revival Set By W G Russell At Allen Jay

Rev W G Russell pastor of Adrian Madora Baptist church in Mt Holly will be guest minister at the Allen Jay Baptist church revival opening October 8 and running through October 17 with services each evening at 7 30.

W. G. Russell Adrian Madora Baptist Church Mt. Holly Allen Jay Baptist Church

Hospital Research Aims at Arterial Hardening Causes

Water Memorial Hospital on Welfare Island plans research directed toward finding causes and treatments for hardening of the arteries, outlining a focused medical study approach.

Water Memorial Hospital Welfare Island

Care tips for dry hair with dandruff request

Readers may obtain tips on managing dry hair with dandruff by sending a stamped addressed envelope to Elinor Williams at this newspaper for a mailed guidance sheet.

Elinor Williams

BPW Week Observance Opens With Breakfast at Sheraton

The local Business and Professional Women club met at the Sheraton hotel for breakfast to inaugurate National BPW Week October 5 to 12. Miss Ev aid delivered the devotional on "We Face the Future" and the group attended Sunday service at First Methodist church where Miss Dorothy Hoskins sang "The Golden Key" with the club.

Sheraton Hotel Sheraton Eva Id First Methodist Church Dorothy Hoskins

Nature Study Club to Meet With Mrs Boyd

The October meeting of the Nature Study club is scheduled for Thursday at 10 30 a m at 609 Howell street the home of Mrs James D Boyd Jr Final garden school plans to be presented by Mrs James Green the club president for the event on October 16 and 17.

Nature Study Club James D. Boyd Howell Street James Green

Pentagon Club to Meet Tuesday at Leon Bernard Home

The Pentagon club will hold its regular weekly meeting Tuesday evening at 8 o'clock at the home of Mr. Leon Bernard on West Farris Avenue. Members unable to attend are asked to call the hostess at 41359.

Pentagon Club Leon Bernard West Farris Avenue

High Pointers Lead Piedmont Music Clubs Meeting in Leaksville

High Point featured prominently as the Piedmont District of the North Carolina Federation of Music Clubs met in Leaksville. Senior and junior clubs sent delegates, with Mrs. R I Quigley chairing the seniors and Vivian Miller elected district secretary. A candle light installation followed talks by Mrs Hassell and others, and a luncheon was held at the Methodist church.

Leaksville High Point Piedmont North Carolina Federation of Music Clubs R. I. Quigley C. F. Tomlinson Genevieve Moore Sandra James Susie McGahey Ann Williams Carolyn Koontz Carolynn Casey Ralph Tilden Donald Chamblee Darlene Jenkins Vivian Miller Martha Taylor Davidson Lesville Alyse Smith Piedmont District Charles M. Hassell Charlotte Herman Halpren Winston-Salem Hassell Grou Carl McMurray Marion Carol Casey

Inspection Starts For Fire Hazards In High Point

High Point's fire department during Fire Prevention Week began a citywide fire hazard inspection with a 25 man team working about a week. Schools plants offices and homes will be checked and owners required to remedy hazards. follow-ups will ensure abolition of risks.

High Point E. K. Ingram Ingram J. R. Graham

Mrs Foscue Hosts Garden Club Meeting

Mrs Henry Foscue will host the West Emerywood Garden Club Wednesday at her Woodland Drive home. The gathering begins at 10 30 AM and includes a luncheon following the meeting.

Henry Foscue West Emerywood Garden Club Woodland Drive

Emma Blair Parents Meet for Music Program at School

The Emma Blair Parent Teachers association will meet at the school Tuesday evening at 7 30. First grades will present a musical program during the gathering and a social hour will follow the business meeting.

Emma Blair Parent-Teachers Association

American Legion Meets Tonight at New Post Home

The Andrew Jackson Post No. 87 of the American Legion holds its monthly meeting at its new address 409 West High Street. A final report of the yearly membership drive will be presented and all members are urged to attend. Other business matters will be discussed.

Andrew Jackson Post The American Legion West High Street

Elevation of the South Pole and Egyptian religious breakdown

The record notes the South Pole sits at 9 070 feet above sea level and observes that most Egyptians are Moslems.

South Pole

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Mary Elizabeth Clark Parkway Allen Welborn Emerywood Country Club Bruce Carraway Maude Carraway Forrest Murray Lindsay William Snow Hayes Jones A. C. Jones Sarah Carolyn Jones Miss Lindsay Nancy Woolen Hillcrest Drive St.Joseph Aspirin Princess Beauty Shop Main St Tel St.joseph Monarka Dupont Newark Shade Co N. Main Washington Johnson Street Pta Vicks VapoRub Rubin D. Barbour Lillian Williams O. O. Williams Williams High Foint Walters Oak View P.T.A Higher Altrusa Club Hazel Johnson Daughters of the American Revolution Y.W.C.A Ride-Elect Cooperette Club R. A. Wilson Carrick Avenue Ladies’ Auxiliary Veterans of Foreign Wars VFW Broad Street Amos Kearns Marcelle Clark Twentieth Century Study Club Mayne Bundy Florham Ave Gluyas Woman's Club G. C. Estes Friendly Garden Club Atar Street Fred Whitescarver Matt Wall Greenway Drive N. M. Harrison Montheu Avenue Priscilla Club R. E. Young Florham Avenue A. E. Tate Philomathean Club West Broad Street James D. Boyd, Jr Nancy Woollen Theo Redman Ann Garrette Clark-Mulvey Junior Musical Art Club Rebecca Johnson Steele St William Walsh Mulvey Church of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Willis Slane West Emerywood Strategic Defense Perlstein North South West Perlstein A Allen Jay Boyd Pentagon Mrs. Bernard Dodamead T. E. Dodamead Gatewood Avenue Mrs. Foscue City Cook Inlet Alaska’s Pacific Coast Sun Dees Joseph Rusch New York Central Your Used Fats A Fat Salvage Committee, Inc Lydia E. Pinkham Pinkham
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