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High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Sep 05, 1950

Page

6

Afternoon Baptist Church Wedding Unites Miss O'Brien and Winfrey

Miss Daisy Ruth O'Brien and Gerald Lee Winfrey wed in an afternoon ceremony at Green Street Baptist Church with Dr. L. B. Reavis officiating. The couple, from local families, will reside at 608 Everett Street after a weekend reception and wedding trip with out of town guests from Manchester Connecticut Anderson South Carolina Washington D C St Louis and other North Carolina cities.

Baptist Church Miss O'Brien Gerald Winfrey Daisy Ruth O'Brien Gerald Lee Winfrey Green Street Baptist Church L. B. Reavis J. S. O’brien E. L. Winfrey Lloyd Swink Argie Wood Jane O'Brien Charlotte Taylor Shaw Cook Dave Hepler James E. Winfrey Kenneth Poindexter van McSwaim David Hinshaw Donald Poindexter W.D. Thompson O’brien Winfrey Veterans Administration Winston Salem Army Signal Corps High Point College Ed Winfrey James Winfrey Ting Jessie Stokes Everett Street Manchester Conn Anderson S. C Washington D. C St. Louis

Miss Underwood Paid Bridal Honor to Be Feted This Evening

Miss Betty Lou Underwood, who will wed Vernon Ray Taylor at Hilliard Memorial church on September 16, was honored at a bridal party hosted by Mrs. O. A. Taylor on English street. About twenty guests attended games and contests with prizes, a corsage of white gladioli, crystal gifts, and a bridal shower. Miss Peggy Murphy will host further honors at her Westchester drive home this evening.

Betty Lou Underwood Vernon Ray Taylor Hilliard Memorial Church Arthur Lott Mary McCurdy O. A. Taylor English Street Miss Underwood Peggy Murphy Westchester Drive

Mrs Knapp To Fete Miss Ferree In Dessert Bridge

Mrs Richard Knapp Jr will host a Friday dessert bridge at 2 at Mrs Kathrine Raymonds North Main street home for Miss Jane Ferree who is engaged to Robin Kirby Jr of Charlotte and Knoxville Tenn The Ferree engagement was announced by Ralph S Ferree with a September 30 wedding planned at Wesley Memorial Methodist Church

Richard Knapp, Jr Katherine Raymond North Main Street Jane Ferree Bridgelect Miss Ferree Robin S. Kirby, Jr Charlotte Knoxville, Tenn Ralph S. Ferree Wesley Memorial Methodist Church J. P. Hollingsworth H. Brandis Leonard, Jr Newcomer Hollingsworth R. K. Black M. T

Local Club Dinner and Dance Schedule

Tuesday 6:30 p m B P club dinner meeting. 8:00 p m Adams club polka lesson. Thursday 6:15 p m Live Y ers dinner 6:30 Jolly Y dinner business. Saturday 6:00 p m Adams club dance with Bachelors club of Troy as guests. Menu includes deviled ham with creamed eggs, green salad and fruit dessert.

B&p Club Adams Club Bachelors Club of Troy

Births at High Point Memorial Hospital

Mr and Mrs Harold Tullis announce the birth of a daughter Carla Blaine on August 31 at the Boulevard unit of High Point Memorial hospital. Mr and Mrs Esker E Amos Jr announce the birth of a daughter on Sunday morning September 3 at the Boulevard unit of the High Point Memorial hospital.

Carla Tullis Harold Tullis Carolina Avenue Carla Blaine Boulevard High Point Memorial Hospital Amos Esker E. Amos, Jr Fourth Street

Local residents listed as hospital patients and visitors

Mrs. J. C. Wall and Mrs. A. B. Asbill are patients at the Boulevard unit of High Point Memorial hospital. Miss Bertie Andrews is recovering from an appendectomy at the Washington street unit. Mr. and Mrs. Z. W. Edwards have returned home after visits to Washington DC and New York. Will F. Williamson is ill at home on East Lee street. Miss Stella Marie Scott has returned to Raleigh to resume school. Mrs. H. O. Haworth has returned from Roanoke visiting Roy Smith. Bill Caughman leaves to enter Clemson College. Mrs. Jack Barrier is undergoing treatment at Memorial hospital. Mrs. J. Arthur Marsh, formerly of High Point, returns after visiting her son Arthur Marsh Jr.

J. C. Wall Purdy Street Boulevard Unit High Point Memorial Hospital A. B. Asbill East Green Street Boulevard Bertie Andrews Gordon Street Washington Street High iPoint Memorial Hospital Will F. Williamson East Lee Street Stella Marie Scott Raleigh Roosevelt Scott H. O. Haworth South Main Street Roanoke Roy Smith Bill Caughman Nesbit Caughman West Lexington Avenue Ext Clemson College Jack Barrier Cedron Avenue J. Arthur Marsh High Point Ramseur Arthur Marsh, Jr Marsh West Howell Street

Miss Bruton to Wed Sgt. Robert R. Benz

Doris Jean Bruton betrothed to Sgt. Robert R. Benz. a correction notes the name was misspelled as Burton. The Brutons, formerly of High Point, now reside in Norfolk Virginia.

Doris Jean Bruton Robert R. Benz Burton Brutons High Point Norfolk

Gay Blade Club Meets Tomorrow

The Gay Blade Garden club holds its first fall meeting tomorrow at Mrs. Jack Rochelle's home on Steele Street. The gathering starts at 2:30 PM.

Gay Blade Club Gay Blade Garden Club Jack Rochelle Steele Street

Sorority Meeting At YWCA Tonight

The Alpha Rho Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi will meet this evening at 7:45 at the YWCA for a sorority gathering.

YWCA Alpha Rho Beta Sigma Phi Sorority

S'Amusante Club Hosts Mrs Slane Jr This Evening

The S Amusante club will be entertained by Mrs Willis Slane Jr at her home 218 Edgedale drive this evening at eight o'clock.

S’amusante Club Willis Slane, Jr Edgedale Drive

Baby Welcome Kitten Sacque Set Pattern 5414

For a newborn welcome, a sacque set features embroidered kittens and floral sprays in colorful simple stitches. Options include soft flannel or rayon crepe with iron transfer embroidery designs, lacque and booties patterns, and finishing directions. Send 20 cents and pattern No 5414 to Anne Cabot, High Point Enterprise, New York.

Anne Cabot High Point Enterprise Ave. Americas New York N.Y

Simple Economical Bib Apron Pattern No 8553

A plain neat bib apron pattern that uses one yard of fabric for smaller sizes and features colorful trim with buttons. Pattern No 8553 offers sizes 14 through 44, requires 1 yard of fabric for size 16, and is sold by Sue Burnett via High Point Enterprise for 25 cents coins. The Fall Winter FASHION catalog is advertised with a free pattern inside.

Sue Burnett High Point Enterprise Ave. Americas New York N. Y

Social club schedule fills Friday with gatherings and engagements

A full list of meetings and social events across Greensboro includes the Lillian I Massey NSA at the Sheraton at 6 00 PM, Altrusa entertained by Hazel Johnson, Co operettes hostess Mrs Hugh Kellami, Pilot Club with Mrs R R Blackburn, Catesby Bird Club with speaker Hugh Medford, and many teas and civil church events. Also planned are the Gay Blade Garden Club, Magic Key Garden Club, and a marriage service for Mary Louise Hasty and Henry Clay at Ward Street Methodist Church.

Lillian I. Massey NSA Sheraton Hotel Altrusa Board Hazel Johnson Boulevard Hugh Kellami Cooperettes Pilot Club R. R. Blackburn Montheu Avenue Catesby Bird Club Henry M. Baker Rockford Road Hugh Medford Greensboro

Gleaners Class Meeting Tonight at Mrs Eldridge Home

The Gleaners class of Green Street Baptist meets this evening at Archdale with Mrs Willard Eldridge hosting. Members are urged to attend for special business to be transacted.

Gleaners Green Street Baptist Church Willard Eldridge Archdale

Mrs Hollingsworth Hosts Tea For Newcomer Mrs Leonard

Mrs Hollingsworth plans an informal tea at her home on Rockford Road Friday afternoon. The guest of honor will be Mrs Brandis Leonard Jr a newcomer to High Point and a niece of Mr Hollingsworth. Calls invited between four and six to meet her.

Joe Hollingsworth Rockford Road Brandis Leonard, Jr High Point Leonard Hollinsworth

Church Women Council Opens Fall Board Meeting

The High Point Council of Church Women will hold its first fall board meeting Thursday at 10 a.m. in the First Presbyterian church ladies parlor. Vice president Mrs. W. T. Powell will preside in Mrs. C. E. Sheroff’s absence, and all board representatives are urged to attend to plan the year.

Rems Hunt Highland Road Overseas Club Grace Plummer Willowbrook High Point Council of Church Women First Presbyterian Church Friendship Club Paul Wilson Howell Street Fall Wall High Point

Green Reunion at Shady Grove Elects Officers

The Robert Green reunion association met at Shady Grove Methodist church on Sunday selecting Julius A. Green as president and Mrs. O. R. Robbins as vice president. Elizabeth Ann became secretary treasurer and Curtis Motsinger table chairman. The event included a memorial service for members who died since the last reunion.

Robert Green

Chicago Fair of 1950 Ends After 73 Days on Lake Michigan Front

The Chicago Fair closed after 73 days with attendance of 1 709 004. Fair president Kent Chandler said he was highly gratified by the 60 acre exposition and a decision on annual continuation will be made later.

Chicago Kent Chandler Lake Michigan

Murphy Rites for Mrs Kate Westbrook Murphy

Funeral services are set for tomorrow in Murphy for Mrs Kate Westbrook Murphy 77 who died at her Durham home. She was the mother of Charles S Murphy special administrative assistant to President Truman.

Murphy Wallace Kate Westbrook Murphy Durham Charles S. Murphy President Truman

Friendship Club Holds First Season Meeting

The Friendship Club will meet Thursday at 8 p.m. at the home of Mrs. Paul Wilson on Howell Street to begin the season.

Friendship Club Paul Wilson Howell Street

Prolonged Spanish Chess Games Linked to Fathers’ Deaths

A historical note observes that Spanish chess matches can stretch long enough to end with sons finishing games after their fathers die mid match. The remark stresses the dramatic stakes and family involvement in the chess scene.

Madrigal Club To Meet Wednesday

The Madrigal club of the Musical Art club will hold a morning meeting at ten o clock Wednesday at Mrs Edith Moore Sherrod s home 202 Rowland Park avenue. Officers will be elected and other business related to starting a new year will be discussed.

Madrigal Club of the Musical Art Club Edith Moore Sherrod Rowland Park Avenue

Also Mentioned on This Page

Ben Witherington, Jr Woman's College Monark N. Main Dupont - Tontine Allbrans Kellogg's Battle Creek Mich Santha Parker Serhinsoniy Mrs. Knapp Miss Ferrée Ywca News High Point Laundry Dean Doan THE Brently 20Th Century Fox Beaver Brown Tiaffeta Prunella Wood Miss Bruton Robt. Benz S’amusante Mrs. Slane, Jr Mrs. Anne Cabot Madigal Club of the Musical Art Club Roland Park Avenue Magic Key Garden Club Roger Carr W. Howell Street Nina Wilkes Oakwood Court Apartments Misses Ovid Joyce Kearns Joe Marshall Jane Marshall Irving Hooker Hooker Forest Avenue Elizabeth Dean Hepler J. W. Gordon H. C. Gordon H. C. Gordon, Jr Sara Gaylor Mary Louise Hasty Henry Clay Ward Street Methodist Church Mrs. Hollingsworth Church Women’s Council Green Shady Grove Chicago Fair Onusn Ray Jewelers Madrigal Club Marshall E. Ginsburg N. Main St Lydia E. Pinkham Rueh Jong Lydia Pinkham Ives Contract Furnishings Bentwood Hughes Equipment CO Igh Point, North Carolina North Wrenn Street
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