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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Oct 13, 1947

Page

6

Bridal Shower and Bridge Tea for Miss Arta Hiatt

Mrs. P. J. Neal and Mrs. H. P. Morrison hosted a bridge tea at the Neal home on Hillcrest drive in honor of Miss Arta Pearl Hiatt and her forthcoming marriage to Arthur Sherrill Lyon. Three bridge tables were set in the living room with white floral décor as Miss Janet Russell won high, receiving stationery while the honoree got notepaper. Miss Hiatt also received crystal. Tea followed in the dining room with delicacies served from a white linen cloth table, complemented by white flowers, candles, and a silver centerpiece.

Arta Pearl Hiatt Arthur Sherrill Lyon P. J. Neal H. P. Morrison Neal Hillcrest Drive Janet Russell Hiatt J. C. Barker Jane Ferree Nancy Krest Sara Coe Hunsucker Jane Tyson Nancy

Bridal luncheon honors Miss Hiatt at North Main home

A Saturday noon luncheon at Mrs. John A. Miller's North Main Street home paid tribute to Miss Hiatt. Guests included Woollén Jean Hardin Beverly Hancock Margaret Hancock Mrs Wade Hiatt and many others with chrysanthemum decor and bridal cards marking places. Mrs Miller presented Miss Hiatt a wedding pattern china set.

Jean ‘Hardin Beverly Hancock Margaret Hancock Wade Hiatt Jack Benbow Greensboro Ed Lyon Laurinburg Miss Hiatt Bob Hicks George ‘Wood R. D. Tilson Jack Thomas Joe D. Fink John A. Miller North Main Street Dot Hiatt Jane Ferree Nancy Sechrest Sara Coe Hunsucker Jane Tyson Mesdames Wade Hiatt Robert Hicks Charles McAnnally J. C. Barker J. D. Fink R.K. Young

Miss Marian Wood to Wed Paul Edwards in Welch Memorial Church

Miss Marian Elizabeth Wood and Paul Hunter Edwards plan a wedding at Welch Memorial Methodist Church on Wednesday October 22 at eight in the evening with Reverend Horace E Bolick officiating. The bride’s attendants include maid of honor Delphine Braswell and junior maid Barbara Ann Kirkman. The groom’s brother Ralph L Edwards stands as best man. ushers are Charles Burton Wayne Hoover Joe Edwards and Harry Hauser. Music by Howard Wood and Orman Spivey. Multiple pre wedding parties are slated this week with hostesses Betty Lou Armentrout Frances Cox Clara Ferree and Raeford Coggins hosting events on Gilbert Street Tate Street and Route 3.

Welch Memorial Methodist Church Marian Elizabeth Wood Paul Hunter Edwards Horace E. Bolick R. A. Hunter the Boon Pleasant Iden Methodist Church Delphine Braswell Barbara Ann Kirkman Percy C. Wood Ralph L. Edwards Charles Burton Wayne Hoover Joe Edwards Harry Hauser Howard Wood Orman Spivey Greensboro Davidson College Miss Wood Betty Lou Armentrout Gilbert Street Frances Cox Tate Street Clara Ferree Raeford Coggins Route 3 High Point Garden Club Cc. C. Garrett Rockford Road H. I. Hartzell Levi Haworth Adams Y.W.C.A Peggy Bryant Sarah Hutchens Bobbie Lindsay Country Club Medical Society Martha C. Coleman Spring Garden Street Garden Club W. ". Hooker Farris Avenue Baty Loumentrout Elizabeth Wood Lexington Avenue Lindsay-Crook John Lindsay James Polhill Lindsay Ferndale Burbank C. R. Hinshaw Rotary Drive Richard Crook Lexington J. A.indsay Harry Bell West Farriss Avenue Council of Jewish Women Israel Bloom Edgedale Drive Sheraton Hotel L. R. Terry Sorosis Club W. G. Ragsdale Jamestown P. W. Grandjean High Point Elizabeth Woodterbury Club Sedgefield Hunt Sedgefield Stables Embassy Club Stark Dillard A. T. Smith Jack Thomas Arta Pearl Hiatt Jane Ferree E. F. Craver Blake Thompson Marietta Thompson Sunset Drive James T. Smith Miriam McCall Robert Hicks Woodrow Avenue

Musical Art Club Holds First Fall Meeting Tonight

The Musical Art Club meets this evening at 8 o'clock at Mrs. N. M. Harrison's home 905 Montheu Avenue. Hostesses include Mrs. A. H. Whit and Mrs. W. W. Gluyas.

Musical Art Club N. M. Harrison Montheu Avenue A. H. Whit W. W. Gluyas

Miss Betty Brown Shown Bridal Honor

A bridal shower honoring Betty Brown was hosted by Miss Louise Edmonds and friends last Tuesday evening at Edmonds home. Guests presented gifts, with Robert Brown and fiance Toby Delihanty of Lewiston, Maine attending refreshments.

Louise Edmonds Betty Brown Mesdames Om Jones Jessie Thomas Ollie High Rufus Laws Ethel Hollingsworth Mayme Johnson Edna Davis Roxie Mayberry Cathryn Rice Alwayne Blair Sally Edmonds Marie Noble Mesdames Beulah Zimmerman Woody Samuels Nanci Sink Clyde Lawing Horace McKinney Ernestine Nobel Willie Cecil Cora Gibson Jessie Surrett Matti Edmonds Robert Brown Toby Delihanty Lewiston Maine

Lebanon Methodist Circles Meet Tonight at 7 30

The Women's Society of Christian Service will convene at 7 30 this evening at the home of Mrs. A W Kearns on Johnson Street Natchez Mississippi. The town sits as the oldest city on the Mississippi River.

Lebanon Women's Society of Christian Service Lebanon Methodist Church A. W. Kearns Johnson Street Natchez, Miss Mississippi River

Yale Professor Preaches First Sermon at Woman's College

Yale University professor Dr. Clarence P. Sledd will deliver the first sermon of the year at Woman's College of the University of North Carolina in Aycock auditorium. The talk opens a four part annual series funded by the college classes, with the theme A Revolutionary Faith for Revolutionary Times. Chancellor W. C. Jackson will preside. Sledd will also hold student and faculty conferences during a three day visit concluding with a convocation address at noon on Tuesday October 21.

Greensboro Clarence P. Sledd Yale University Woman's College University of North Carolina Aycock Sledd Stephen Merrell Clement Yale Clark University

Community events and club meetings schedule

A dense list of local society gatherings for Tuesday through Saturday includes the High Point Garden Club and Junior Service League meetings, luncheons at the Country Club, and various receptions. Notable hostesses and venues span Rockford road, 1630 Spring Garden Street Greensboro, Gilbert Street, and several hostess homes.

World War I tear gas used most for cheapness

The piece notes tear gas’s extensive use in World War I due to its low cost. It claims one shell could cover an area that would otherwise require 500 or 100 phosphorus chlorine shells.

Tips for Teens by Elinor Williams

A youth guidance piece urges teens to adopt tactful manners and genuine interest to gain lasting popularity. It advises avoiding loudness or bragging, greeting others politely, and inviting participation rather than monopolizing plans.

Elinor Williams

Jamestown Club Hosts New Members and Local Notices

Miss Ruth Anne Horney hosted the Jamestown Modern Club with new member votes for Gwyn Candler and Mrs Ernest Crouch. Reports covered current affairs. Dora Horney attended as guest. Philathea Class discussed membership drives and improvements. Betty Brown presided. Several local residents traveled or returned from visits and events, with leadership changes within the North Carolina Congress of Parents and Teachers.

Jamestown Ruth Anne Horney Kenneth T. Miller Gwyn Candler Ernest Crouch H. N. Williard R. L. Carmichael W. G. Ragsdale Carrie Vincannon E. Wiike Bessie Mae McFadden Miss Horney Dora Horney Lucille Bumgarner Gibsonville North Carolina Congress of Parents and Teachers

South Carolina Governor To Wed Miss Jean Crouch

The engagement of Jean Crouch to Governor J. Strom Thurmond was announced in Elko. The wedding is set for November 7 at the Columbia executive mansion with a private family ceremony. Miss Crouch, a Winthrop College graduate, was senior class president.

Elko S. C Jean Crouch Guv. J. Strom Thurmond South Carolina Horace J. Crouch Elko Miss Crouch Columbia

Cloverdale and Brentwood PTAs Hold First Meetings

Cloverdale school opened the new year with Miss Lucille Teacher presenting music benefits as Miss Sarah Edwards and Miss Frances Brown’s classes win attendance honors. Brentwood PTA held its initial fall meeting with W H Farlow in charge as Maxine Bowen explained immunization and Captain James Teague praised the school patrol.

Cloverdale Pta Parent-Teachers Association of Cloverdale School Lucille L. H. Creasey Sarah Edwards Frances Brown Brentwood Parent-Teachers Association W. H. Farlow Maxine Bowen City Health Department James R. Teague High Point Police Department

Baltimore club holds Halloween themed meeting

Mrs. Brenda Peatross hosted the Baltimore club at her Salem street home Friday evening. Decorations centered on Halloween and twelve members attended a routine business meeting followed by a salad course served to all present.

Baltimore Brenda Peatross Salem Street

S'Amusantes Club Meeting Hosted by Mrs Millis

Mrs Henry Millis Jr will host the S Amusante club meeting tomorrow at 8 PM at her father W A Sherrods home on North Main Street.

Henry Millis, Jr S'Amusante Club W. A. Sherrod North Main Street

Mayor Donates Salary to Guard in Asheboro

Mayor W. C. Lucas in Asheboro donates his $600 salary to the Randolph county national guard unit to help equip an armory. City officials had said $1,200 was needed, with $600 left from emergency funds. This marks a second year of his salary donations.

Asheboro W. C. Lucas Randolph County National Guard Lucas Imayor

Florence Honored At Cable Street Bridal Shower

Informal party Friday night at Mrs Therron FE Florence home on Cable street celebrated Mrs Florence former Miss Colleen Wilkens. Pink roses decorated rooms as guests played games with prizes to Mrs H Scott Sr and Mrs John Cannon. Hostesses gave silver in Florence wedding pattern. ice course in pink and green.

Thomas Allen Florence Colleen Wilkens Therron FE Florence Mary Ellen Cable Street H. Scott John Cannon George Workman W. L. Sprouse Kenneth Hyde T. H. Sharp Marion Boleman T. H. Scott, Jr T. H. Scott, Sr Iris Sharp Greensboro Betty Jean Duggins Maxine Duggins

Scott Jr. Celebrated at 21st Birthday Dinner

Mr. and Mrs. T. H. Scott Sr. hosted a dinner at their Larkin Street home for son T. Haynes Scott Jr. on his twenty first birthday. Guests included Miss Jeanette Scott Horace Lewis and several relatives and friends.

T. Haynes Scott, Jr T. H. Scott, Sr Larkin Street Jeanette Scott Horace Lewis Thomas A. Florence Haynes Scott Wallace Ridge

Local residents listed in brief society notes

Mrs. R. L. Worley and children Virginia and Robert III return to Cristobal Canal Zone after two months with Mrs. Worley’s parents in Archdale. Henry V. Koonts recuperating at Wesley Long hospital Greensboro after operation. Mrs. D. W. Hunter visits McCallie School with cadet son Duval. Madeline Hoover moved from Boulevard unit High Point Memorial hospital to sister’s home. L. J. Young and wife return from 10 day Miami trip hosted by Wade Young and George Pereira.

R. L. Worley Virginia and Robert III Cristobal Canal Zone Henry V. Koonts Ardmore Circle Wesley Long Hospital Greensboro McCallie School Chattanooga Tenn D. W. Hunter Greenway Drive Duval Madeline Hoover The Enterprise Boulevard High Point Memorial Hospital W. L. Hargett Johnson Street L. J. Young Ennis Street Miami, Fla Wade Young University of Miami George Pereira

Daughters of America Call Meeting Tuesday Evening

Council No. 4 of the Daughters of America will hold a called meeting Tuesday evening at the Commerce street hall. Mrs. Hazel Wood, counsellor, says important business will be discussed and asks all members to attend.

Council No. 4, Daughters of America Commerce Street Hazel Wood

Mrs Bernard Hosts Pentagon Club Meeting

Mrs Gilbert Bernard will host the Pentagon club Tuesday at 8 p m at her Parkway home. Members unable to attend should notify Mrs Bernard at 2650.

Gilbert Bernard Pentagon Club Parkway Bernard

Garden Gate Club Meets Tomorrow Morning

The Garden Gate garden club will meet tomorrow at 10 o'clock with Mrs. P. J. Beam at 612 Sunset Drive.

Garden Gate Club Garden Gate Garden Club P. J. Beam Sunset Drive

GIs Oppose Long Skirts

London dispatch reports Rep. Margaret Smith says GIs in Europe asked about home life and their top question was about long skirts. She notes the troops dislike them and conveyed their reaction as they discussed civilian dress trends.

London Margaret Smith R-Me House Armed Services Committee Europe

Ghost Stories Swap at Science Meet in Dundee

At the British Association for the Advancement of Science in Dundee Canon J A Mac Culloch discussed fairy changelings and methods used to recover stolen children. Mrs N K Chadwick spoke on European ghost stories noting ghosts influence modern intellectual life. Also cited are 20,000 drug addicts in Nanking per Chinese government estimates.

Fred Doerflinger London INS Dundee Scotland British Association For the Advancement of Science Britain J. A. MacCulloch Canon MacCulloch N. K. Chadwick Nanking

Horse Runs Wild At Chicago Port

A stray horse halted operations at Chicago's municipal airport for about 30 minutes after appearing on the field and galloping along busy runways without clearance. Thirty planes queued for takeoff as a squad car pursued and captured the animal, ending the chase.

Chicago Dobbin

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Arta Hiatt Pertussin Aluminum Guilford Venetian Blind CO Ring Fiso Marshall E. Ginsburg Grayson-Stanton Building Office Moors Esis Jamestown Book Club Jamestown Methodist Church Audrey Brown Margaret Hodgin Buddy Hassell Russell Hassell Emergency Washington, D. C H. C. Cobb Rhodiss James Cobb New York Ora Sublette Gwyn Chandler Hickory Hendersonville Elizabeth Hanner Graham Madison-Graham Mrs. Peatross S’amusantes Henry Millis United States Trygve Lie Mrs. Florence H. Scott, Jr Daughters of America Mrs. Bernard Grace Flower Shop Washington Science Princess Beauty Shop N. Main St Monark Dupont Norman Bel Geddes America American Far Salvage Committee Bec Sale’ Column
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