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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Oct 06, 1954

Page

8

Mrs. Percy Idol Hosts Informal Coffee for Newcomer

Mrs. Percy Idol entertained at 417 Hillcrest Dr to welcome newcomer Eleanor Newman Ramsey and her husband who recently moved from Salisbury to Emerywood Hills. Guests were greeted by Mrs. Robert Davis and welcomed by the Idol family in a reception, with coffee served in a room styled with pink, gold, and yellow decor and autumn flowers.

Percy Idol Hillcrest Dr Indaw John Idol Salisbury Eleanor Newman Ramsey Emerywood Hills Robert Davis Idol W. Chase Idol T. Lynwood Smith

Dior de accentuating bosom rules win praise by Hanes

Gordon Hanes of Winston-Salem approves Dior's move to de accentuate the bosom and favors bare leg aesthetics. He explains stockings should fit like a second skin to enhance leg beauty and claims most women need stockings to improve skin blemishes.

Gordon Hanes Winston-Salem Dior America Christian Dior Winston Salem N.C Hanes New York 5Th Avenue

Junior Musical Art Club Entertained by Betsey Bryant

The October meeting of the Junior Musical Art Club was held Monday with hostess Betsey Bryant at her home 602 Colonial Dr. Libby Nicholson presided at the business meeting, where routine matters were disposed of. Later the group enjoyed refreshments and dancing.

Junior Musical Art Club Betsey Bryant Libby Nicholson

VFW Auxiliary Welcomes Three Into Membership

The Ladies Auxiliary to VFW Post 619 welcomed three new members Mrs. Howard Joyce Mrs. Warner L Black and Mrs. Andrew Kilgarff at the Home on South Main Street. They voted to donate 5 to the cerebral palsy drive and outlined plans for a Oct 15 visit to the Salisbury VA home.

Veterans of Foreign Wars S. Main St Howard Joyce Warner L. Black Andrew Kilgarff Roy Hunter Veterans Administration Salisbury Charlies Gardner Richard Black

Wedding Color Scheme Carried Out For Miss Lee

Miss Mary Lee’s wedding plans to marry Del Risdon in November. At the Stout home on Cornell Street last night Miss Betty Meyers and Mrs William Stout hosted a party for the bride elect. Guests enjoyed a mauve and rose color scheme with a salad course, miniatures, corsages, and lingerie gifts for the honoree.

Miss Mary Lee Betty Meyers William Stout Stout Cornell St Miss Lee del Risdon George Willie Herman Crawford Bucky Walters D. S. Lee

Y W C A Schedule and Club Meetings

Wednesday listing shows golf class at 5 30 p m Lit Slimgym at noon Modernette Luncheon at 4 00 8th Grade Y Teen at 5 30 Robins Dinner Meeting at 6 00 Adams Club Dinner at 6 30 Agenda Club Dinner at 7 30 Stardusters at 7 30 Open House follows

Robins Adams Club Agenda Club Stardusters Openhouse

Mary Orths Mail Dear Mary Haworth

A reader seeks advice on a conflict between a wife and her mother in law. The columnist blames the mother in law for jealousy and emotional immaturity, urges inner self work and prayer, and suggests several spiritual books for guidance.

Mrs. X John Harpers Ee Fox Macalaster Park Glenn Clark Revell Hannah Whitall Smith M.H

Linen Shower Honors Miss Margaret Payne

Guests brought linen gifts to the shower held on Telaabeck for Miss Margaret Payne. A corsage was presented at arrival and guests also gave a bedspread as a gift. Sandwiches and punch were served to 16 attendees including Mrs. W. M. Payne and Mrs. Lee White.

On Telaabeck W. M. Payne Lee White

Local residents recover from hospital stays

Mrs. Joyce Black returned home yesterday after a hospital visit. Mrs. Peggy Hayworth, Mrs. Mann, and Hazel Hodzie attended the Carolinas Harvest Festival of Hairstyles in Charlotte. Mrs. Howard Farabee was moved from High Point Memorial Hospital to her sister’s home in Lexington after a 16 day treatment.

Joyce Black S. Hamilton St Peggyy Hayworth Ye Mann Hazel Hodzie Bebe Beauty Oy Charlotte Carolinas Howard Farabee Lexington C. S. Knight Rt. 4 High Point Memorial Hospital

Mrs Hudgin Honored At Gainesville Farewell Party

Mrs William Hudgin was the guest of honor at a farewell party hosted by Mesdames Jack Davis Calvin Pierce and Herman Malpaas at 2434 Centennial Ave. She is moving to Gainesville Georgia. About 25 people attended with games and gifts for the honoree and refreshments served.

William Hudgin Jack Davis Calvin Pierce Herman Malpaas Centennial Ave Hudgin Gainesville

New Escape System From Submarines

In Gosport England the British Navy showcased a surface escape idea from crashed subs. Divers warned standard oxygen masks risk oxygen poisoning. new method relies on holding breath, opening a hatch, and ascending. Pressure would expel air from lungs, making breathing during ascent impossible.

Gosport England Navy

Miss Sue Proctor Feted by Miss Cranford Ahead of Wedding

Miss Sue Proctor, soon to wed Ralph Wilmoth, was honored with a lingerie shower hosted by Miss Barbara Cranford on Grace Street. Attendants, 12 guests, pink rose corsage, and gifts accompanied a matching negligee set. Mrs. Roy Crawford served light refreshments.

Sue Proctor Ralph Wilmoth Barbara Cranford Grace St

Births announced for several local families

Mrs N D McAdden and family report the Oct 1 birth of Theresa Gale at High Point Memorial Hospital. Mr and Mrs Sam W Conner Jr announce daughter Jane Lee born Oct 1 at High Point Hospital. James Howard Johnson born Oct 2 to Mr and Mrs George H Johnson. Michael Wayne Weatherman born Oct 2 to Mr and Mrs Jack Weatherman. mother Betti Ann Knight from Winston Salem. Donnie Ray Gray born Sept 30 to Mr and Mrs Raymond Gray. Martha Jane Hines born Oct 4 to Mr and Mrs J C Hines. Margaret Russ Huntley born Oct 3 to Julian L Huntley. mother formerly Jean Hopkins of Beaufort.

N. D. McAdden Theresa Gale High Point Memorial Hospital Jane Lee Conner Sam W.conner Jr Ridgecrest Dr Jane Lee High Point Hospital James Howard Johnson George H. Johnson Gordon St James Howard Michael W. Weatherman Jack Weatherman Rockspring Rd Michael Wayne Donnie Ray Gray Raymond Gray Route 3 High Point Donnie Ray Martha Jane Hines J. C. Hines Winston - Salem Martha Jane Margaret Russ Huntley Julian L. Huntley Walkertown Margaret Russ Huntley Jean Hopkins Beaufort

Party-Pretty Hors D oeuvres Ready in Minutes

Simple bite sized appetizers use cottage cheese on bologna slices. Roll with a cocktail pick and add matchstick pickle pieces in the center for color and crunch. Easy party finger foods with minimal ingredients.

Pisgah Baptist Philathea Meet Thursday Evening

The Philathea Class of Pisgah Baptist Church will gather tomorrow at 7 30 at the church hut with Mesdames M J Bowen R C Allen and M Adams as associate hostesses. The Highland Village Prayer Group meets tomorrow at 2 at Mrs Mary Dunlaps 274 Young St. The Wesleyan Service Guild of Ward Street Methodist meets Thursday at 7 30 at Mrs Millie Guyers Rt 2.

Pisgah Philatheas Pisgah Baptist Church Mesdames M. J.bowen R. C. Allen M. Adams Highland Village Mary Dunlap Young St Wesleyan Service Guild Ward Street Methodist Church Millie Guyer

Frazier Family Reunion Set for Sunday at Shady Grove

The third annual Frazier family reunion will be held Sunday at Shady Grove Baptist Church. The program starts at 11 o clock with Mayor Robert Frazier of Greensboro delivering the principal address. Family members are urged to attend and bring baskets of food.

Frazier Shady Grove Baptist Church E. S. Barnes Robert Frazier Greensboro

Green Acre Club Hears Mrs Harris and Guests

Mrs Valette Harris illustrated rules and types of arrangements to Green Acre Garden Club meeting held yesterday. Introduced by Mrs Don Dahl. Hostess Mrs Jack Green at 429 Edgedale with assistance from Mrs W A Horney Jr. Members voted to support the children’s ward at the local hospital as a new year project.

Valette Harris Green Acre Garden Club Don Dahl Jack Green Edgedale W. A. Horney Jr Childrens

Henry Wilkins Vows Revealed

Announcement of the marriage of Miss Christine Wilkins to J. B. Henry solemnized August 14 in Dillon. The bride is daughter of Mrs. Charlie Wilkins of Madison. groom’s parents are Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Henry of London, Tennessee.

Christine Wilkins J. B. Henry Dillon Charlie Wilkins Madison W. G. Henry Landon, Tenn

Tweed Dominates Fall and Winter Fashion 1954

Tweed rules the 1954 fall and winter fashion scene with new light tweeds for heated spaces and thick varieties for cold weather. Designers mix tweed with satin rhinestones leather fur and brocades to create glamorous day and evening looks. A versatile fabric praised for its practicality from college to country homes.

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Dorothy Roe Women's Gay Binke Garegon Ay Blaarden Club Rockford Rd LWV Colonial Dr P. S. Wilson Pearty Gray Ladies Marietta Forestdale Garora American Legion Deep River Rd Marjorie Haithcock Loretta Carson Haithcock Tabor St Roy E. Watts Canterbury Club Woodland Dr Hallie Giltreath Betty Allman Aia College Dr Margaret Payne Sunset Garden Club T. R. Hed Schultheiss Sylvia Schultheiss Argie Wood Esther Farrington Mn St Mg the Russell-Briles Ralph M. Wilmoth First Church of the Nazarene Betty Jo Liven Jamin B. Reese E. Green St. Baptist Church VFW Auxiliary Mary ORTH Mary Haworth Inlaw V.R Mrs. Hudgin Cranford Theresa Gale McAdden Jayne Sanitary Seafood Markets E. Washington ST Green Acre Club Henry Wilkins Colgate Noxz Young AT Oldsters Kincaid Ug To Lumber Company Main’s Drug Store N. Main Mile High Swinging Bridge
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