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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Oct 10, 1950

Page

6

Miss Betty Morris Complimented At Party And Shower

Miss Betty Morris, soon to wed Frank Smith, was honored at a Smith residence shower. Hosts Mrs. J. Dan Smith, Mrs. Roy Bodenheimer, and Mrs. Hazel Yodzic greeted guests with a corsage, games, and a miscellany of gifts in bridal colors and fall flower decor.

J. Dan Smith Centennial Avenue Smith Roy Bodenheimer Joe Hazel Yodzio Kimsey Betty Morris Smith Residence Frank Smith Hazel Yodzic Miss Morris Fleet

Births of Three Boys in High Point Memorial Hospital

Mr and Mrs C D Davis announce the birth of son Raymond Lee on October 6 at Boulevard Unit. Mr and Mrs R L Robinson announce son Roger Keen on October 8 at Boulevard Unit. Mr and Mrs W E Gordon Jr announce son James Adams on October 9 at Bridges Street.

Raymond Lee Davis C. D. Davis Route 8 Greensboro Raymond Lee High Point Memorial Hospital Roger Keen Robinson R. L. Robinson East Farriss Roger Keen W. E. Gordon, Jr Bridges Street James Adams Boulevard

Nature Study Club To Meet Thursday

The Nature Study Club will convene Thursday at 10:30 AM at 100 Brentley Circle, home of Mrs. Marvin Slate. Guest speaker will be Mrs. H. T. Hudson, and members are asked to bring a flower arrangement.

Nature Study Club Marvin Slate Brentley Circle H. T. Hudson Roby Yarborough Plant and Pluck Garden Club Centennial Avenue

Burns Family Reunion Held At Al son Burns Home

The Burns family held its annual reunion Sunday at the Al son Burns home in Asheboro. An outdoor singing session with string music drew a large crowd and provided a highlight of the gathering.

Burns Alson Burns Asheboro

Wesleyan Guild Hears Miss Cherry Medical Missions Talk

The Wesleyan Service guild of Wesley Memorial Methodist church met last evening with president Mrs. Estelle Lawing presiding. Miss Mabel Cherry spoke on Medical Missions in the Orient with emphasis on Korea, describing missionary work, clinics, and training natives while stressing health of body and mind as a path to spiritual well being. An open house followed at Mrs. Lawing's home with tea and fall decor attended by teachers and church members.

Wesleyan Service Guild Wesley Memorial Methodist Church Estelle Lawing Joe Welch Mick Ramona Rhodes Lord Most Holy Frances Dearman Welch Fred Ingram Mabel Cherry Orient Korea Cherry Lawing Mrs. Lawing Miss Cherry Unity Nash Lily Brown Margaret Austin Mesdames Gladys Horney Evvie Brown Helen Allred

University enrollments dip at Chapel Hill

CHAPEL HILL Oct 10 Total enrollment at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill this fall is 6 864 compared with 7 519 last year. About 80 percent are North Carolinians. There are 70 commuting students in Saturday morning and Monday night special education classes. General College has 2 691 students, Arts and Sciences 1 239, Business Administration 783, Education 305, Graduate School 1 015, Journalism 26, totaling 6 059 versus 6 863 last fall.

Chapel Hill University of North Carolina At General College College of Arts and Sciences School of Business Administration School of Education

Miss Virginia Gibson Honored by Beta Sigma Phi Chapter

Exemplar chapter hosts a dessert bridge for Virginia Gibson bride elect of October 21. Twenty guests attend at Mrs Jack Green’s home with garlanded tables and a crystal serving tray gift. Scores lead to top prize Elizabeth Swiggett, runner up Mrs Irvin Black.

Beta Sigma Phi Jack Green Woodrow Avenue Virginia Gibson Gibson Robert G. Griffith Bridge Elizabeth Swiggett Irvin Black J. E. Gibson James J. Griffith Miss Gibson H. B. Crawford Emerywood Country Club E. S. Welborn, Jr Norwood Court Apts

Britain to nationalize iron and steel next February

Britain's Labour government announced it will take over 92 privately owned iron and steel companies on February 15. The move, part of state socialism, follows years of political battles led by Tory opposition and Winston Churchill. The cost of the industry to be purchased remains undisclosed. Britain already nationalized coal mines railways electricity gas airlines Bank of England and much road transport.

Winston Churchill Churchill Labor Party Britain Bank of England

Canterbury Club Hosts Mrs Ellis Friday Afternoon

Mrs W F Ellis of 317 Woodrow avenue will host the Canterbury club Friday at 3 30 PM.

Canterbury Club Mrs. Ellis W. F. Ellis Woodrow Avenue

1st Radiance of Roses Apron Pattern Promotion

Pretty and practical apron trimmed with embroidered roses for the skirt and bib. Pattern No. 5738 includes tissue pattern, material requirements, iron transfers, stitching and illustrations. Send 20 cents and pattern number to Anne Cabot, High Point Enterprise, New York. Needlework fans may also order Anne Cabot's new album with many designs for 25 cents.

Anne Cabot High Point Enterprise Ave. Americas New York N. Y

CLASS MEETING NOTES AT WARD STREET CHURCH

The Elizabeth Albright class of Ward Street Methodist church meets Friday evening at the church hut with co hosts Mrs P A Martin Mrs W F Doty and Mrs Bill Wireless. The Rebekah class of Green Street Baptist church meets this evening at 7 30 with Mrs Elmo Allgood 126 South Road where year end officers will be installed. The Crissman Bible Class meets tonight at 7 30 at the post office club house on Nathan Hunt Drive. The Light Sharers class meets this evening at 7 30 at the home of Miss Irene Kivett 706 Hines Street.

Ward Street Church Elizabeth Albright Ward Street Methodist Church P. A. Martin W. F. Doty Bill Wireless Rebekah Green Street Baptist Church Elmo Allgood South Road Crissman Bible Class Post Office Club Nathan Hunt Drive Green Street Homer‘ T. Hudson Parkway Tom Pitts Virginia Gibson Joe Kirby Florham Holton- Pearman Arnold Medlin

Elon College Opera Workshop Course to Start Wednesday

Elon College Department of Music announces a new opera workshop course beginning Wednesday. The course will be directed by Robert C. Bird of Raleigh, who leads a statewide North Carolina opera movement, as disclosed by resident Leon E. Smith.

Elon College Elon College Department of Music Leon E. Smith Robert C. Bird Raleigh North Carolina

Sheep Population In State Advances

RALEIGH October 10 An increase of more than 10 000 was shown in the past year in the states sheep population The Department of Agriculture announced the estimated number now is 45 000 compared with last years low of 35 000

Raleigh State Department of Agriculture

Birth of Mary Lovelace Webb in Winston-Salem

Mr and Mrs Van Wyck Webb announce the birth of a daughter Mary Lovelace on October 2 at Baptist Hospital. Mrs Webb formerly Miss Anna Tomlinson of High Point. Mrs F E Moses from Rotary Drive was moved to Maryfield Nursing Home after two weeks at High Point Memorial Hospital following an operation.

Mary Lovelace Webb van Wyck Webb Winston-Salem Mary Lovelace the Baptist Hospital F. E. Moses Rotary ‘Drive Maryfield Nursing Home Boulevard High Point Memorial Hospital

Juvenile Musical Art Club Holds First Meeting

The Juvenile Musical Art club met at the YWCA for its year kickoff. Beverly Wilkinson played a piano number planned for the district meeting on October 14. Nora Bryant directed a Hansel and Gretel story with opera excerpts. Hosts Mrs L L Wilkinson and Mrs Silas Casey served refreshments. The club welcomes any youth interested in joining. The next meeting is set for November 4.

Juvenile Musical Art Club YWCA Beverly Wilkinson Nora Bryant Hansel and Gretel L. L. Wilkinson Silas Casey

Daytime frock pattern for winter wear in shirtwaist style

Practical and versatile frock in dark grey flannel or bright gabardines. Pattern No. 8646 offers sizes 12 through 42 with 54% yards of 3% inch fabric for size 14. Send 25 cents and details to Sue Burnett, High Point Enterprise, New York 19, for pattern No. 8646 and Fall Winter FASHION issue.

Sue Burnett High Point Enterprise Ave. Americas New York N. Y Fashion

Social club events fill week with meetings and nuptials

A dense schedule of meetings unfolds across local groups. Altrusa, Fortnight ers and Junior Service League gather at hotels, homes and YWCA, while garden clubs host talks and bridge luncheons. Miss Martha Lou Holton and Harvey R. Pearman, Jr. plan a Green Street Baptist church wedding with a reception at Triangle Lake.

Martha Lou Holton Harvey R. Pearman, Jr Green Street Baptist Church Triangle Lake

Y W C A News Tuesday Club Schedule

Y W C A announces a Tuesday agenda featuring Burgess Leonard as speaker with musical entertainment, followed by a 7 30 Bridge class and 8 00 Adams Club Lemonseed Party plus 8 00 Parliamentary Law class. Other activities include Y Sewing circle and Y Teens events and a 7 30 Live Y ers executive committee at 304 Lindsay street.

Burgess Leonard Adams Club Lindsay Street Blair Park Collier Ellis

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