Many Join PTA Council In Welcoming Teachers
About 450 gathered in the high school cafeteria for the annual welcome party for city schools faculty hosted by the High Point Council of Parents and Teachers. 52 new teachers attended as dignitaries and the event featured a dinner, an invocation by Lloyd T. Thayer, and a welcome by Mayor pro-tem O A Kirkman.
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PTA Council
High Point Council of Parents and Teachers
PTA
A. J. Simeon
Pareng
Presid
Switt Jackson
Lloyd T. Thayer
O. A. Kirkman
George Covington
Nancy Anne Staley
Dean B. Pruette
W. A. Tomlinson
Mesdames Winford Hinkle
Paul Howard
High Point fashion show allows patron plus one companion
Junior League announces that a patron with a ticket may bring her husband or a family member with a general admission ticket. Milady's autumn 1955 and children's wear will be modeled, including vintage pieces, with clothing from Peggy Anne Shop and 24 other local merchants featuring prizes and lobby sales.
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Junior League
High Point
Ahyade
Milady
Yesteryear
Peggy Anne
High Point College
Adams Shop
Belk Beck
Diane Shop
Collier Ellis
John T. Ellis
Efird’s
Friedman's
the Fashion Shop
Gill’s
Lizzie Gooch Shop
Harllee’s
Janet Shop
Myrtie’s
J. C. Penney Co
Rosanne Shop
Richardson's
Stellen's
Sara Wagger
Tobias
Cradle Shop
Jack and Jill Shop
Kiddie Korner
Dick Culler’s
Children’s Wear
Dawson's
Philathea Class Meeting At Brentwood Baptist Church
The Philathea Class of Brentwood Baptist Church meets this evening at 7 30 at Miss Emma Frits home 1906 Russell St. Associate hostesses are Mrs Roy Cooke and Mrs R H Vaughn.
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Brentwood Baptist Church
Emma Frits
Russel St
Roy Cooke
Amd
R. H. Vaughn
League of Women Voters Plans First General Dinner Meeting
League of Women Voters members met at the president Mrs Janes T Warren home to outline the year’s first general dinner meeting. The initial three meetings will study Guilford County Government focusing on Administrative Offices Health Department and County Welfare. Unit meetings start Wednesday with leaders named for units 1 2 4 and 8.
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League of Wome Voters
Janes T. Warren
Oodbrook
Guilford County
Hunter Dalton
Dean Thomas
Whiteside
Unit
P. S. Wilson
Institute of Government
Chapel Hill
C. A. York
High Point League of Women Voters
Mrs Sanford Cox Complimented At Miscellaneous Bridal Shower
A bridal shower at Borden's Gold last evening honored Mrs Sanford Cox nee Nellie Frances Reaves of High Point. Guests including Mrs Mac Reaves and Mrs J L Cox watched as prizes were awarded and gifts such as a waffle iron toaster and a blanket were presented under a pink and white umbrella decor. Ice cream molds and decorated bridal cakes were served after gifts were opened.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sanford Cox
Borden
Webster Marlovte
Marlene Newsom
J. L. Cox
Garden Study Club hears Mrs Barker at first meeting
The Garden Study Club opened its season with Mrs. Martine Barker delivering a talk titled The Garden, An Extension of Your House at the home of Mrs. Russell Larcom in Wellington. She discussed indoor outdoor integration, plate glass effects, privacy screens, and architectural material repeats. Fifteen members gathered on the porch for refreshments while Murray White loaned Williamsburg pieces for display. President Mrs. Joe Smith led the business meeting with reports from committee chairs.
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Garden Study Club
Martine Barker
Russell Larcom
Wellington
Anne
Iker
Williamsburg
Murray White
Barker
E. C. Harville
Larcom
Joe Smith
Debutante Miss Laverne Wood Honored by Mrs Hudson
High Point debutante Miss Laverne Wood is feted at a luncheon by Mrs Homer T Hudson at 701 Parkway Raleigh weekend debutante ball planned. Guests include Misses Carolyn Foy Kitty Marsh Virginia Walser Wanna McAnally Margaret Ingram and grandmother Mrs George T Wood Sr. spread features Brussels lacecloth clematis and North Carolina souvenir spoons. The event follows a Warrenton honor for two Henderson debutantes and preps for Miss Foy’s Raleigh dinner party with about 50 guests.
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Laverne Wood
Homer T. Hudson
High Point
Hudson
Parkway
Wanna Mary McAnally
Virginia Walser
Carolyn Foy
Myrtle Beach
Katherine Marsh
Wood
Margaret Hollowell Ingram
Raleigh
Enterprise
Janet Langley
Kitty Marsh
Wanna McAnally
Margaret Ingram
George T. Wood Sr
Clematis
North Carolina
Miss Wood
Warrenton
S. O. Nunn
Henderson
Miss Foy
Mary Foy
Miss Peggy Harrison Given Miscellaneous Bridal Shower
Miss Peggy Harrison of Thomasville, engaged to Robert Chaney, was honored at a miscellaneous shower hosted by Miss Madge Miller and Mrs. J. E. Saunders at Edgewood Ave. The event featured a corsage, gifts of crystal and china, bridal games, and refreshments in green and white for 23 guests. The couple plans to wed October 9 at Memorial Methodist Church in Thomasville.
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Peggy Harrison
Thomasville
Robert Chaney
Madge Miller
J. E. Saunders
Edgewood Ve
Willadean Chaney
J. Harry Tesh
Ray Harrison
H. C. Chaney
Miss Harrison
Mr. Chaney
Memorial Methodist Church
Caroline Roberts Leaves for UNC Nursing Sophomore Year
Miss Caroline Roberts daughter of Mrs E H Roberts 508 Forrest Ave leaves town for Chapel Hill to begin as a sophomore in the University of North Carolina school of nursing and will advise freshmen girls in nursing. Dr and Mrs George T Wood and their son Stevie of High Point spent Labor Day weekend at Bent Creek Ranch near Asheville and plan a return trip in late October after enjoying horseback riding through Pisgah National Forest.
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Caroline Roberts
E. H .Roberts
Forrest Ave
Chapel Hill
University of North Carolina
Caroline
School of Nursing
George T. Wood
Stevie
High Point
Bent Creek Ranch
Asheville
Steve
Honey
Pisgah National Forest
Master Point Bridge Postponed At Emerywood Club
The master point bridge game at Emerywood Country Club is postponed to September 17 at 1 30 p m due to a charity bridge tournament in Greensboro on September 10.
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Emerywood Country Club
Greensboro
Carrots in Consomme Finish Dish Gently
Cook coarsely grated carrots in consomme until tender then finish with butter. Use only enough liquid to leave about a tablespoon remaining as the carrots finish cooking.
Informal Party Fetes Miss Nancy Motsinger Shower Honors Bride
Miss Nancy Motsinger, slated to marry Joe Green on Sept 24, was honored at a Tuesday evening miscellaneous shower hosted by Mrs. Willie Essick and Mrs. James Michael Jr. at Route 1 Kernersville, with gifts, flowers, and carnation corsage. A second gathering is planned for Saturday at Borden's with family hosts.
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Nancy Motsinger
Joe Green
Willie Essick
James Michael Jr
Kernersville
Fem
Joe Fritts
James Peele
Borden's
Bridal Shower Honors Miss Lillian Barnes Bride Elect
Miss Sybil Aldridge hosted a bridal party Saturday night honoring Miss Lillian Barnes, bride elect of Chester Street. Guests from Rural Hall and Walnut Cove attended, corsage was yellow carnations, Mrs Ernestine Utt directed a contest, prizes went to Mrs G W Preddy and Miss Patsy Ruth, bridal gifts were presented.
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Sybil Aldridge
Lillian Barnes
Chester Street
Ernestine Utt
G. W. Preddy
Walnut Cove
Patsy Ruth
Rural Hall
Elkses Announce Son Michael David Birth
Mr and Mrs Billy Elks of Greensboro announce the birth of a son named Michael David on September 7 at Wesley Long Hospital in Greensboro The father is stationed in Newfoundland with the Navy hospital service.
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Billy Elks
Greensboro
Michael David
Wesley Long Hospital
Mr. Elks
Newfoundland
Navy
Hiatt Family Announces Births and Names
Mr and Mrs Robert F Hiatt Jr Rt 1 High Point announce the birth of a son Robert Fred II on Sept 5 at 1 High Point Memorial Hospital He is the son of Hiatt and former Miss Marie Clodfelter of High Point Also Mr and Mrs Carl Thompson Rt 5 High Point announce the birth of a son James Carlos on Sept 6 at High Point Memorial Hospital Charles Thomas Bryant born Sept 5 to Mr and Mrs Billy Bryant 609 Whittier Sr High Point Memorial Hospital
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Robert F. Hiatt Jr
Rt. 1
High Point
Robert Fred II
High Point Memorial Hortel
Ste
Mrs
Carl Thompson
Rt. 5
A Point
James Carlos
High Point Memorial Hospital
Charles Thomas Bryant
Billy Bryant
Whittier Sr
Charles Thomas
Births Announced for Patricia Diane Crotts and Steven Daniel Stalnecker
Patricia Diane Crotts was born September 6 at High Point Memorial Hospital to Mr. and Mrs. Branson Crotts of Sophia. Steven Daniel Stalnecker was also born September 6 at High Point Memorial Hospital to GM2 Steven Daniel Stalnecker and Mrs. W. E. Stalnecker of 207 E Lexington Ave. He is with the U S Navy aboard the Lake Champlain Carrier at Mayport Florida.
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Steven Daniel Stalnecker
GM2
W. E. Stalnecker
Lexington Ave
Steven Daniel
High Point Memorial Hospital
Stalnecker
U. S. Navy
Mayport
Fla
Births of Charles Edward Hoosier and Timothy Gary Kirkman
Mr and Mrs Charles Hoosier of Kernersville announce the birth of a son Charles Edward on December 6 at High Point Memorial Hospital. Mr and Mrs Gary Kirkman of Jamestown announce the birth of a son Timothy Gary on September 7 at High Point Memorial Hospital. The mother is Ruth Kitchen. The family will live with her mother-in-law Mrs O W Kirkman at 312 Druid Drive after leaving the hospital.
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Charles Edward Hoosier
Charles Hoosier
Rt. 1
Kernersville
Charles Edward
High Point Memorial Pital
Timothy Gary Kirkman
Gary York Kirkman
Route 1
Jamestown
Timothy Gary
High Point Memorial Hospital
Ruth Kitchen
Inlaw
O. W. Kirkman
Druid Dr
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League of Women Voters
W. S. Cox
Borden's Gold Room
Webster Marlowe
High Point Enterprise
Miss Laverne Wood
Mrs. Hudson
Master Point
Eis
Sears
Allstate
Cremer
Alto
Elm and Church
Ron Suns
Miss Barnes
Michael David Elks
Robert Fred Hiatt Ht
James Carlas Thompson
Patricia Diane Crotts
Branson Crotts
Sophia
Patricia Diane
Ay Sears
Pornuce and CO
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