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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1953
Page
5
Miss Helen Agnew, bride elect, was feted at a kitchen shower hosted by Mesdames Leonard and McKenzie on Rockford Road. Guests enjoyed autumn chrysanthemum decor, bridge and canasta games, bingo prizes, and a kitchen gifts reveal as the evening’s highlight.
An informal miscellaneous shower for Martha Blue, bride elect, was hosted by Mrs. George Estes Sr. at 900 Centennial Ave. Guests enjoyed games and prizes won by Miss Emily Fallenstein. The hostess gifted a dining room table, and a white and green color motif colored the table with chrysanthemums and crystal. Martha Blue is set to wed Jack Pierce on November 1.
Miss Effie Cox, Bulb authority, spoke to 16 members of the Out Our Way Garden Club at Mrs. Harry Hawthorne's Woodrow Ave home. She covered soil prep, bulb care, planting times and suitable varieties while chrysanthemum displays were critiqued by Mrs. Hawthorne.
Jessie Lee Kearns was honored at a surprise party on Saturday evening October 17 for her 16th birthday. Hosted by her mother Mrs. Robert Kearns aunt Mrs. Glen Ward and friend Dolores Lewallen at Dav id Draughns hut Route 4. Members of her Fairfield Methodist Church Sunday school class attended along with cousins. A pink and white cake with 16 candles graced the table. After games guests enjoyed cake and refreshments. The honoree received many lovely gifts.
Mr and Mrs Kenneth C Wilkerson announce Kenneth Clyde Jr born Oct 19 at High Point Memorial Hospital. Mr and Mrs William P King announce Paul David born Oct 20. mother former Lucille Nooe. Other births: David Williard Montsinger Oct 19. Allen Ray Waters Oct 20. Ronald Jay Peters Oct 19. Thomas Edward Estes Oct 20. Stephen Andrews Spillers born Oct 16 at Tinker Air Force Hospital. mother Carolyn Andrews from this city.
VEW Auxiliary schedules a Halloween party for October 30 at the Post Home on West Broad Street. The group, meeting at the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post Home, elected Mrs. Sally King as new member and discussed sock donations to Caswell Training School and a December visit to the Veterans Hospital in Durham.
The Pilot Club sponsors a baby contest running through November 12 at Efird's Department Store. Entries include babies ages three months to five years with prizes on November 14 at Johnson Street School. Proceeds benefit civic projects of the club.
A reception at English Street Baptist Church will honor the new pastor Rev George Richman and his family from 7 to 9 pm. The Frances McFarland Class of Main Street Methodist met tuesday evening in the church basement with hostesses listed. Mrs Bob Burney led the devotional with class president Mrs Dwight Upton presiding. A short business session followed and Christmas cards and other items were distributed. Twenty one members attended the gathering and refreshments featured a Halloween motif.
Tulsa authorities dispute a burglary claim as Elmo Cherry, 30, on trial for breaking into a recreation store to obtain information about two associates, saying the act was justified by an informant known as Officer 6%. Lt. Harry Stege notes Cherry had provided information before but did not authorize the break-in.
Peaches and readers can heat grapefruit halves by brushing with honey or molasses then broiling until the edges lightly brown. This quick method adds a caramelized glaze while preserving bright citrus flavor.
An article by Helen Follett urges balanced habits for beauty. It links health, sleep, fresh air, exercise, and emotional control to a sparkling appearance, warns against negative feelings, and promotes nutrition and hydration for clear skin. It also emphasizes baths, water, and outdoor activities like golf, tennis, swimming, and walking to sustain mental calm and beauty.
Miss Rose Badgett demonstrated laundry equipment for the Mt. Vernon Home Demonstration Club. Mrs Cone Spencer presided over the business session. Co-chairmen reported on High Point and Asheboro fairs as the club won blue and red ribbons. Members voted to buy venetian blinds for the hut. Hostesses were Mesdames Dewey Bulla, Lester White, Jesse Crotts, and Robert McGee.
The Woman’s Club on Greensboro Rd hosts a district meeting October 27 with 9 to 10 a.m. registration, 10 a.m. business session led by Mrs. Lawrence Johnson of Draper, luncheon, and an early afternoon workshop. Local clubs prepare committees, bazaar plans, and blotter ads. Visitors include Mrs. J G Fearing and Mrs. Lew Lewis.
Mrs A L Parks of 614 Cable St Greensboro has been hospitalized at Wesley Long for a week with improving condition and potential visitors. Miss Elizabeth Peatross of 516 Carter St awaits Honolulu travel Tuesday, visiting Mr and Mrs Bill near by. Mrs Joel E Trogdon of Asheboro remains in critical condition, mother of A E Williams who has cared for her. Albert Leffever, five, son of Archdale residents, underwent a tonsillectomy with satisfactory reports.
Miss Ann Cooper of Agnes Scott College spoke on entrance requirements and student life at a seated tea hosted by local alumnae at Emerywood Country Club. She answered questions about the college and outlined available courses while color film of campus scenes played. Tea and delicacies were served to attendees.
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