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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1955
Page
6
Mrs R K Stewart spoke to Hum n Hoe Garden Club at Mrs J S Parsons home on Colonial Dr about fall gardening. She explained fall work improves spring beauty, grouping plants and planning spacing, and recommended narcissi tulips and lilies. Refreshments were served by Mrs Parsons and Mrs W R Morrow.
A series of parties honors Miss Faye Arledge bride elect of October. Mrs. Marge Dunlop and Mrs. Jo Jarrett hosted a come and sit gathering for Duke Power Co. employees at Kendall Street location. The honoree received china in her chosen pattern, with green and white refreshments served. Mrs. W. E. Arledge attended as mother of the bride elect. Miss Arledge set to wed William Ridge at ao Methodist Church.
High Point Council of Garden Clubs met at the public library for 1955 56 planning. Mrs W H Linthicum Jr new president led 24 of 28 clubs representing 44 members with $1073.63 in the treasury. The by law amendment restricts membership to one garden club.
Mrs G W Ellington of 403 Howell St entered High Point Memorial Hospital after a home injury a broken hip and may be visited. Mrs Paul R Williams of 210 Tomlinson St began treatment at the same hospital. Mr and Mrs J W Van Loan and son Don returned home after a week in New York and Atlantic City. Richard Dobbyns of Wilmington Del visited the Bryant household. The Jarretts of 944 Council St and the Lockmans visited Lincoln ton then toured Grandfather Mountain Blowing Rock and other Western North Carolina sites.
Mrs Betty Pickard of James Town stays critically ill at home after an unconscious condition since she suffered a hemorrhage Tuesday of last week.
Miss Carolyn Foy, recently moved from High Point to Beach, D. C., attends a luncheon hosted by Mrs. H. T. Hudson for her and Miss Laverne Wood, who are among the local debutantes presented at the Raleigh ball this weekend.
Miss Betsey Jayne Bryant will depart Sept. 15 for Deland Florida to enter Stetson University. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Hobart Bryant. Little Anne Bailey McLean of Atlanta visits her grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hubbard at their Wellington home. The 9 month old will be joined by her mother Mrs. C C McLean this weekend and stay next week.
Miss Sie Gaynelle Barnes daughter of Mr and Mrs Clayton Barnes of 216 Jay Avenue has returned from the hospital to her home. Her condition is reported to be satisfactory.
Mrs C A Tysinger of Hampton Virginia is visiting her brother B W Manley at 309 Cable 5S1 and other relatives in the city. She is the former Miss Eula Manley of High Point.
Miss Aelise Dailey and Jerry A. Smith were married Friday at 7 p.m. in a ceremony at the bride’s home on Irbywood Drive led by Rev. J. W. Phillips. The couple planned a wedding trip to northern points and will reside in High Point after their return.
The Women of the Moose will hold a covered dish supper at the Moose home on Church Street Thursday at 6 30 p m in honor of the chapter anniversary. The regular meeting follows at 8 p m Mrs Ora Lawrenson and her chapter will present the night program.
Mrs Martine Barker spoke to Green Acre Garden Club on Line Arrangements showing nine types of black and white posters and colored expert examples. Mrs Knox Wilson Jr presided. plans for a council project were set to furnish toys and favors for the pediatrics ward with Hal Ingram and Don Wilson as co chairmen. The meeting ended with light refreshments for 17 members.
Marse Grant of Mills Home Baptist Orphanage in Thomasville was guest speaker when the Women's Christian Temperance Union held a meeting discussing the Holy Land and related topics.
Seventeen members attended the Pilot Club meeting at the Sheraton Hotel where a student was chosen for the annual Pilot Club scholarship. Plans were made for a visit by the district six Lieutenant Governor on Nov 1 and reports from committees were heard.
The YWCA presents a 7:00 7:30 evening lineup with a club music program and Club Capers segment. Aimed at community engagement, the schedule highlights music and social activities for members.
The Central Carolina Bridge Association sponsors a Charity Duplicate Bridge Tournament at the Mayfair Cafeteria in Greensboro with open pair and two sessions. Registration starts 12:15 p.m. and qualifying play begins at 1 p.m. The 7:45 p.m. championship session includes a master point game for non qualifiers. Proceeds go to the National Society for Crippled Children and Adults.
The Junior League announces a rehearsal for the High Point on Parade fashion show Thursday night at the college auditorium where the show will be held Friday at 8 o clock. Twenty five local merchants will supply new fall fashions for women misses and children. Mrs Don Padgett coordinates with merchants and league. Mrs Henry Dowdy chairs the project to replenish the league treasury for ongoing work.
An advertisement touts Arrid as America’s largest selling deodorant with PERSTOP for rubbed-in protection against perspiration and odor. It claims daily use keeps underarms dry, sweet, and moisture free, and highlights safety for normal skin and fabrics.
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