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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1949
Page
6
Mrs W Martine Barker spoke before the Garden Gate garden club at a meeting held at a private residence. Her remarks covered gardening tips, plant care, and seasonal tasks for home grounds.
The St Elizabeths Woman's auxiliary at St Marys Episcopal church held an October meeting led by Mrs David M Driver. Plans were finalized for a food sale at Belk Stevens department store on Friday October 14 starting at 11 am with Mrs Dan Gorman in charge.
Mrs Barker led an informative talk on arranging flowers noting nine key elements design scale balance harmony focal point rhythm accent repetition and unity. The club approved cooperation with the council to install a fountain at Tate Park and fourteen members attended the meeting.
Mrs. Charles A. McMurray spoke to the Wesleyan Service guild at First Methodist Church Monday night. She reviewed the study course Women of the Scriptures, highlighting forgiving women across biblical history and noting some were rejected by the Jewish race. Mrs. H. E. Coble led the business session and hostesses served tea during social hour.
At Em erywood country club a weekly ladies bridge party crowned winners in duplicate with W P Hazelwood and O C Durland top. East West honors went to C S Beaver and Hal Davis while second places went to R D Tillson and J T Ferebee. Contract high score went to Mrs Albert Hart Jr. Hostess Mrs W Page Harris honored visitor Mrs Randolph M Owen of Richmond Virginia and prizes were awarded to Melvin Binney Everett Marsh and John Dwyer.
Luther Medlin of Guilford County Mental Hygiene Society urged the Guilford county clinic to prevent mental illness and aid child guidance during the October Junior Service League meeting in High Point. The program also highlighted juvenile welfare efforts, arts events, and a community toy drive.
The Friendly Garden club met at Mrs. G. C. Estes home to hear Mrs. W L Kivett discuss dahlias planting soil prep and tuber storage. Mrs. John McMahan reported on the garden council and plans for a November bazaar and luncheon were announced.
The Alexander Martin chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution heard Mrs R R Stewart speak on national defense at the home of Mrs Katherine Raymond on North Main Street. She noted resolutions from the national society and urged support. Refreshments followed as Mrs C C Haworth led in reports from the district meeting in Wadesboro.
Mr and Mrs G H Lassiter announce the marriage of their daughter Peggy to Paul Brewer son of Mr and Mrs H W Brewer The wedding occurred September 24 in York South Carolina Justice of the Peace Nunn officiated Mrs Brewer attended High Point High School Bryce Commercial College She works with Mendenhall Moore Realtors The groom attended local schools and High Point College He is athletic director of the Red Shield Boys club Salvation Army in Greensboro The couple reside at 71844 West Farriss Avenue
The auxiliary of the UNAPOC will meet Friday at 7 30 PM at the home of Mrs Joe Hoover in Archdale.
YWCA announces bridge classes start Tuesday with Mrs Kathleen Russell as instructor. Designed for beginners, the program welcomes men and women and urges home women to register for the 10 o clock morning class. A second evening session runs 7 30 to 9 30 with registration limited to 20.
Pamela Jane Bailey, who yesterday marked her second birthday, hosted a children’s party at her parents home 328 Player Drive. About forty five guests, outdoor photos, and a two-tiered cake with candles highlighted the celebration assisted by her grandmothers Mrs. F. L. York and Mrs. C. B. Bailey. Ice cream cake and lollipops followed the entertainment.
Whiteford Smith 24 assistant publicity director for Duke University was attacked on the University of Maryland campus near College Park. He was robbed of 35 dollars by five youths, suffered a broken jaw, and was taken to Emergency hospital for treatment after an alumni event at the Statler hotel.
Miss Ruth Highfill held a dessert bridge party at her Thurston street home in honor of Miss Mary Fay Alexander the October bride elect. Guests enjoyed a bridal motif dessert course as bridge and rummy games proceeded with scores awarding Miss Hazel Highfill and Miss Donree Garner. Miss Alexander received a red rosebud corsage and a crystal gift.
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