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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Oct 27, 1950

Page

5

Ladies Kester and Hendrix Honor Miss Candler At Bridge

Mrs Gene Kester and Mrs Donald Hendrix hosted a bridge party at the Kester home on Manor River to compliment Miss Alice Candler, whose November 4 marriage to Thomas A Grubb of Greensboro is noted. Prizes went to Miss Hazel Highfill, Edna Ranford second, and Mrs Sack Burris. a white chrysanthemum nosegay marked Miss Candler's seat, and she received an electric iron. A salad course followed for sixteen guests.

Alice Candler Gene Kester Donald Hendrix Bridge Kester Manor Rive Rien Edna Ranford Sack Burris Candier Miss Candler Elizabeth Pegram Taylor Hines Pegram Jones Street

Jamestown PTA hears talk on child health at high school

City P Ja Miss Alice Schrizer of Woman's College Greensboro spoke on The Health of the Growing Child before Jamestown Parent-Teacher Association at the high school auditorium. PTA underwrote free milk and crackers for elementary students and set a committee to verify that 22 miles of road work to the Jamestown area had not been completed. The fall festival date was announced as November 10.

Alice Schrizer Woman’s College Greensboro Jamestown Themestown PTA

Convocation For Women of Moose Set for Sunday

The Convocation of the Women of the Moose under the College of Regents will be held at the local Moose Home on Sunday October 28 with the local chapter as hostess. Deputy Grand Regent Frances Lopp of High Point will lead the meeting assisted by Mabel Beeson and Dorothy Forward. The theme is Every Chapter Sponsor A Student Nurse. The event includes discussion groups, a Q&A, lunch at 12 30, an afternoon ritual by Five Top Honor Chapters and initiation of Rose Pfeifer’s class.

Women of the Moose College of Regents Moose North South Carolina Frances Lopp High Point Mabel Beeson Dorothy Forward Rose Pfeifer

German Club Sponsors at Carolina Fall Dances

The University of North Carolina German Club announces 16 women will serve as sponsors for this weekend’s Fall German Club dances in Woollen Gymnasium with Woody Herman and his orchestra providing music. A Friday afternoon concert in Memorial Hall precedes the events. The club unites 13 fraternities on campus, showcasing notable sponsor pairings across several North and South Carolina cities and nearby states.

Carolina University of North Carolina Woody Herman Woollen Memorial Hall Mary Strickland High Point Jake Froelich Nancy Allison Sylva George B. Blackwelder, Jr Hickory Corinne Grimsley Greensboro Marvin Ferrell Winston-Salem Harriet Russell Harrodsburg Bill Rue Danville Mary Rogers Pender Charlotte Rennie Cuthbertson

Loflin-Dorsett Rites Announced

Announcement states the marriage of Beulah Lee Dorsett of Trinity route one to Avery Eugene Loflin of the same community. The ceremony occurred Saturday October 21 at 3 PM at Reverend Leon Kindley’s home with witnesses Coy Loftin and Grace Dorsett among the attendees.

Beulah Lee Dorsett Trinity Route One Avery Eugene Loflin Leon Kindley W.F. Dorsett Poplar Ridge Cephas Loftin Coy Loftin Thomasville Grace Dorsett Trinity

Weddings and club gatherings listed for weekend in High Point area

Friday events include Philomathean club meeting at 701 Parkway, Faculty Wives at the Student Center, and Frances Ward and Wilbur Thornton wedding at First Baptist. Also cake cutting for Mower Good man at 21 West Howell. Saturday hosts Coke party for bride-elect Alice Cand ler and Judith Mower and Goodman wedding at Springfield Friends church. Sunday tea at 108 Hillcrest drive for Mrs Gibson and Mrs Ruffing.

Philomathean Club Homer T. Hudson Parkway Faculty Wives Club High Point College Mesdames H.E. Coble R. A. Short Nick Antonakos Richard Dale Frances Ward Wilbur Thornton First Baptist Church Mower - Goodman John R. Haworth West Howell Street John W. Richardson Elizabeth Pegram Taylor Hines Pegram Jones Street Alice Candler Judith Mower Mr. Goodman Greensboro Springfield Friends Church Adam Lee Gibson Hillcrest Drive Adam Lee Gibson, Jr John Thomas Ruffing

Birthday Celebration for Judy Snider Honored by Hayworth Family

Mrs. Wm. A. Hayworth Jr hosted a 20th birthday gathering for her sister Miss Judy Snider at Blair Club House with corsage, vanity lamps as a gift, and a miniature bride and groom on the honoree’s plate. Guests including family members and friends enjoyed games, prizes, refreshments, and a surprise shower of gifts as plans for Judy Snider’s upcoming marriage to Thomas Wiley emerged.

Wm. A. Hayworth, Jr Judy Snider Thomas Wiley Blair Club House Frank Hunt Frank Myers Elizabeth Blakely E. M. Snider Frances Hayworth William A. Hayworth, Sr C. A. Fogleman F. A. Wiley, Sr Charles Wiley Harold Cook Carl Ward Raymond Briles Lawrence Jordan

Insurance Women Welcome New Members in High Point Session

Three new members Miss Lucy Stephenson Mrs Ruby Wilson and Miss Johnsyne Cashion were welcomed at the High Point Thomasville Association of Insurance Women meeting in the Sheraton hotel. Prospective members Mrs Naomi Albertson and Miss Carolyn Morris were introduced. Captain Jim Teague spoke on traffic conditions and highway fatalities in the area and state. Plans were set for Bosses Night on November 17 at Emory Wood Country Club and a fundraiser movie next month to support Mills Home in Thomasville.

Lucy Stephenson Ruby Wilson Johnsyne Cashion High Point-Thomasville Association of Insurance Women Sheraton Sheraton Hotel Naomi Albertson Carolyn Morris Jim Teague High Point Police Force

Openhouse Honors First Methodist Church Leaders

About two hundred members and friends attended an informal open house for First Methodist with Reverend Kenneth Goodson and Mrs Goodson, Mrs William Collins, Miss Charmione Rose, and church leaders welcomed guests. Hosts directed guests to refreshments as yellow chrysanthemum centerpieces brightened the home, with WSCS and guild members serving and receiving throughout the event.

Kenneth Goodson Goodson William W. Collins Collins Charmione Rose Jay Williard Stewards Willard Belvin Moore Miss Rose Gladis Rivett Church Guild Percy Payne WSCS Ross H. Davis C. L. Gay S. S. Coe A. M. Rankin G. L. Curry J. A. Gray J. R. Meredith T. R. Ballard Wscs and Guild Robert Davis Myrtle Davis J. H. Walker Worth Ivey

Miss Proctor Feted At Informal Party For Wedding

Miss Jeanette Proctor bride elect for Saturday was honored at Blair club house by Miss Odessa Peele and Miss Donna Cecil. Fall decorations framed the event with a chrysanthemum corsage for the honoree and bridal games awarding prizes to Miss Broadus Hurley and Mrs. Ellen Pierce. Guests included Mrs. Nona Sink and Miss Mabel Carter, who with the hostesses will be attendants at the wedding.

Jeanette Proctor Odessa Peele Donna Cecil Blair Club Broadus Hurley Ellen Pierce Proctor Mrs. Nona Sink Mabel Carter Misses Peele Cecil Miss Proctor

Adams Club dinner at local YWCA meeting

The Adams Club of the YWCA held its monthly dinner business meeting at the Adams Memorial building Tuesday evening with about twenty members present. Miss Avis Gibson presided as vice-president. Plans were made for a spend the night party, a November membership open house, and a white elephant sale for the club treasury. Birthday greetings were given to Miss Arlene Craven, followed by an open house hosted by Mrs. E R Anderson at 623 Colonial Drive with assisting hosts Mrs. N S Stirewall, Mrs. R L Waynick, and Mrs. W G McFarland. Members attending included Mesdames Joseph Redding, Charles Embler, Robert Canipe, and Misses Arlene Craven, Lara Gibson, Ella Gison, Frankie Castle, Irene Meekins, Iris Burton, Vera Cook, and Lillian Croft.

Adams Club The YWCA Adams Memorial Building Avis Gibson Arlene Craven Club E. R. Anderson Colonial Drive Anderson N.S. Stirewall R. L. Waynick W. G. McFarland Joseph Redding Charles Embler Robert Canipe Lara Gibson Ella Gison Frankie Castle Irene Meekins Iris Burton Vera Cook Lillian Croft

Senior High PTA Plans Informal Tea for Teachers

The Senior High PTA announces an informal tea to honor teachers, their spouses, and guests. Hosted by A. E. Williams and wife at the Williams home in Archdale North Carolina from three to five p.m. Sunday October 29, hosted by the PTA board members.

PTA A. E. Williams Archdale Parent - Teacher Association North Carolina

Union Hill Hosts Halloween Festival Tonight

Union Hill school teachers and the Parent Teacher Association sponsor a Halloween festival at the school this evening. The program features a king and queen crowning, a play titled A Matter of Color, a hall of fame, and other side attractions for the public.

Union Hill Parent- Teacher Association

Bake Sale At Ring Harris Drug Store Tomorrow

The High Point Pharmaceutical Auxiliary schedules a bake sale tomorrow morning at Ring Harris Drug Store starting at 9 30. Proceeds support local pharmacy community projects and patient assistance initiatives.

High Point Pharmaceutical Auxiliary Ring-Harris Drug Store

Cake Cutting Is Prenuptial Courtesy For Miss Ward

Miss Frances Ward and Wilburn Thornton prepare for a First Baptist church wedding tonight after a cake cutting at the home of Mr and Mrs Elbert Culler. Aunt and uncle hosted last night with a three tier cake, white flowers, ribbons and candles. Betty Jean Johnson and Roy Holden led the cake cutting and punch service as about sixty guests attended with families, friends and wedding party members present.

Miss Ward France Frances Ward Wilburn Thornton First Baptist Church Elbert Culler Florham Betty Jean Johnson Lillington Roy Holden James Sides

Y W C A News Friday Highlights Events

YWCA notices announce Friday 6:00 robins to serve bridge club and Saturday 10:00 fashion classes for Yteens taught by Mrs James Boyd 6:30 Jolly Y initiation ceremony for new members and 8:00 young adult spend the night pajama party. Reginald Aubrey Fesseden noted scientist credited with over 500 inventions in electric waves sound and light.

James Boyd Reginald Aubrey Fesseden

Welborn Patient at Baptist Hospital after Major Operation

W. B. Welborn of Manor Drive is listed as a patient at Baptist Hospital in Winston-Salem following a major operation performed yesterday morning.

W. B. Welborn Manor Drive The Baptist

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