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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1952
Page
7
Interior decorator Harriet Sherry shares an affordable method to transform vellum lampshades into fabric covered models. The process uses shade wrapping paper cord clips milliners glue and braid to create a custom look suitable for drapes upholstery or slipcovers.
Advice on selecting sheer linens and care tips for a refined dining surface. Recommends checking steam ironing compatibility and avoiding sprinkling to maintain sheen on right-side Tron damask table linens.
A collage of gossip items mentioning Winchell reporting the Duke of Windsor’s health, Hedda Hopper sending a book copy to Louella Parsons, Norman Sper’s radio TV football predictions, a Kaltenborn Foundation grant, Kinsey and Hemerway week buzz, plus assorted showbiz jabs and editor comments.
Ruth Millett recalls a 68 year marriage and a guiding promise: not letting the husband be better to her than she is to him. The piece urges mutual effort in sharing duties, criticism, and family relations to maintain balance and happiness.
Jamestown and nearby residents are mentioned in a series of short notices. Judy Wood returns to the North Carolina State School for the Deaf in Morganton for her sixth year. Various individuals travel, study, or receive medical updates, including Oscar Whitescarver entering Southwestern Baptist Seminary in Fort Worth. Others visit White Lake or return from trips to Aberdeen, Richmond, and Trenton. A 90-year-old, Mrs. Ida Leslie, is noted as ill at home.
A teacher notes a Mary lacking confidence due to a mother who prioritizes social activities and bridge games over motherhood. The piece argues that modern mothers often resist their role, masking it with recreation, and urges honest self assessment to foster personal growth and better parenting.
The Dorcas Class meets Tuesday evening at 7 30 at Mrs W A Sherrill 520 Walnut Street with Mrs Lucille Green as associate hostess Pals are to be revealed and new officers will be elected for the coming year Estherian Class meets tonight at 7 30 at Mrs Sarah Ward Centennial Avenue for the regular meeting
The Gay Blade Garden Club will meet tomorrow at 2 pm at 706 Jones Street, the residence of Mrs E Clark Wilson, for the first gathering of the new club year.
Mr and Mrs C L Hutchens announce the birth of a daughter Jane Ire on August 31 at the local hospital. Mr and Mrs R F Widener report a daughter Dan Neal born August 31 at the local hospital. Mr and Mrs J H Tucker announce a son Alburn Henry born August 29 at the local hospital. Mr and Mrs Clifford Way announce a son Tony Wendell born August 31 at the local hospital. Mr and Mrs L K Morse announce a son Stephen Lee born August 30 at the local hospital. Mr and Mrs Lonnie Jones announce a daughter Karen Dianne born on August 31. Mr and Mrs Leo L Briles announce a daughter Jane Elizabeth born August 30 at the local hospital. Mr and Mrs Jack Schaal announce a son Owen Glenn born on August.
Mr and Mrs Hollis Beard of 917 Forest Avenue announce the birth of a daughter Virginia Sue on August 25 at the local hospital.
Mr and Mrs Olin Jackson of Jamestown announce the birth of Kathryn Anne Jackson. The newborn is the couple’s first child and addition to the family.
A daughter named Kathryn Anne was born on September 1 at High Point Memorial Hospital to a mother formerly Miss Anne Hendrix. The birth announcement notes the mother's prior name and identifies the new arrival.
Advice urges parents to choose sturdy fabrics to reduce injury risk for children. Emphasizes avoiding materials that ignite quickly and spread flames, encouraging safer wardrobe choices and fire safety awareness.
The Demonstration Club will meet tomorrow at 10:00 at Mrs. Bruce Oxford’s home 1150 Cedrow Avenue with Mrs. Bob Wilson as associate hostess. Members are reminded to plan closets for a new home to reserve space as a cleaning center for equipment.
The Sullivan family plans a reunion at the home of Mr. and Mrs. F. J. Sullivan six miles from Reneatby on the Holly Grove road. A picnic lunch follows Sunday church services at one o’clock with a business meeting and group worship. Reverend Aubrey Hedrick will speak and chairs the Southern Synod of the Evangelical and Reformed Church. The Gulfstream Park meeting dates are set for March 4 to April 21 of next year.
The Garden Center will be staffed by the Out To Grow Garden Club during September. Center hours are Thursdays from nine to five. The monthly theme is Bulbous Shrubbery with this week focusing on general bulb planting.
Jovan Gligor sues the Vienna State Opera claiming breach of contract after performing in Rigoletto and Carmen. He asserts 22 engagements were promised and that the company halted the contract citing his singing as catastrophic. Five witnesses for the opera include conductor Rudolf Moralt. court action centers on the dispute. The note about the American possum appears unrelated.
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