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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Sep 16, 1947

Page

6

Miss Martha Minnis Bridle Courtesy Given by Burke Guests

Mr and Mrs W M Burke hosted a informal buffet at Thurston Street in honor of Miss Martha Minnis bride elect and her fiancé Edward Lewis Myers. Lavender and pink flowers decorated the home while silver gifts were presented. Additional prenuptial gatherings are planned for September 19 and September 23 with Mrs J W Church, Mrs Joseph Robbins, Miss Wincie Cagle, and Dorris Lee hosting respectively.

Martha Minnis Mrs. Burke W. M. Burke Edward Lewis Myers Thurston Street

Informal parties honor Miss Dorothy Rockwell Bride Elect

Miss Dorothy Rockwell, soon to wed James H. Burnely, was feted with two informal weekend events in Roanoke. Mrs. George Schmidt hosted a come-and-sit tea Sunday with bridal books and roses as centerpieces. Judith Rockwell held a Saturday coke party with blue damask decor and miniature pottery brides. Crystal gifts and flowers highlighted the maid of honor’s tributes as families joined in celebration.

Dorothy Rockwell James H. Burnely Roanoke H. J. Rockwell George Schmidt Gatewood Avenue Rockwell Charles Brown Idt Schmidt Hubert J. Rockwell

Home and Garden Club Meets at Mrs Heilig Home

The Home and Garden club will meet with Mrs. L. B. Heilig at Rotary Drive Wednesday at ten o'clock for the initial fall season meeting. No program is announced and plans for the fall will be made.

Home and Garden Club L. B. Heilig Rotary Drive Stephens Gueth Stephens Bible Charles Gueth Louise Ave C. S. Grayson

Bacon Drippings Elevate Muffins Cookies and Gingerbread

Bacon drippings are praised as a versatile fat for bran muffins spice and molasses cookies and gingerbread. The sturdy spice and molasses flavors help cover any fat taste and enhance baked goods.

Alpha Theta Psi Alumniae Chapter entertained by Mrs. Smith Moss

Alpha Theta Psi Alumniae alumnae of High Point college met at Mrs. W. Smith Moss home with 11 members and one visitor. Homer Miller presided as president. Three bridge tables awarded prizes: Dennis Young top scorer, Andrew Smith runner up, C. R. Hinshaw traveling honor. Miss Mary Ruth Seward visited. October meeting planned with Mrs. Thomas Strickland.

Alpha Theta Psi Alumniae Smith Moss Alpha Theta Psi Sorority High Point College W. Smith Mos Homer Miller Dennis Young Cologne Andrew Smith C. R. Hinshaw Mary Ruth Seward Mesdames M. L. Patrick Leon Chidester Thomas Strickland Bill Carter John Jennings Annie Lee Jarrell

Bride-Elect Dorothy Rockwell Honored at Bridge Party

Miss Dorothy Rockwell bride elect of the Fall shared party honors with Mrs. Charles Ward bride of August at a bridge party yesterday afternoon hosted by Miss Ann Wood at 1002 North Main Street. Rockwell and Ward welcomed guests as colorful summer blooms adorned the rooms while four bridge tables provided entertainment. Top score prize went to Miss Martha Ann Klutiz and Miss Cynthia Cox. runner-up received a novelty prize and a keepsake handkerchief.

Dorothy Rockwell Charles Ward Ann Wood North Main Street Rockwell James H. Burnley Roanoke Ward Jean Cooper Westminster Miss Wood Martha Ann Klutiz Cynthia Cox Winston- Salem Ellen Stirewall Wood H. Eugene Wood Claude H. Pearson Hubert J. Rockwell Judith Rockwell Glenn Ward

Rush Week Plans by Nu Phi Mu Sorority

Nu Phi Mu sorority held a meeting at the Adams Memorial YWCA to review the fashion revue sponsored with a local ready-to-wear shop and to outline rush plans. Helen Gibson presided as president with members Winifred Wall Margaret Hancock Mary Elizabeth Clark Sarah Hutchens Peggy Jane Bryant Ruby Parker Mary Allen Hayes Ruth Culler and Mrs James Clontz present. Alfreda Hardie advisor from Beta Sigma Phi attended.

Nu Phi Mu Adams Memorial Ywca Helen Gibson Winifred Wall Margaret Hancock Mary Elizabeth Clark Sarah Hutchens Peggy Jane Bryant Ruby Parker Mary Allen Hayes Ruth Culler James Clontz Alfreda Hardie Beta Sigma Phi Sorority

Juvenile Musical Arts club installs officers at meeting

The Juvenile Musical Arts club met Saturday at 306 East Farriss avenue with 22 members. Sandra James was installed as president and officers Susie McGahey Carolyn Koontz and Ann Williams were named for the year with committees formed for program calling and social activities.

Sandra James Silas Casey Anne Williams Carolyn East Farriss Avenue Federation of Music Clubs Susie McGahey Carolyn Koontz Ann Williams Margaret Slate Harriett Zimmerman Patricia Russell Evelyn Hyman Elmer James

Junior Musical Art Resumes Meetings

The Junior Musical Art club opened its fall season at the counsellor Mrs. Aubrey Dunbar’s home. Ralph Tilden was installed president, Dot Lewis vice president, Donald Chamblee secretary, and Darlene Jenkins treasurer, with others present including Vivian Miller, Tommy Woollen, Betty Bowman, Rebecca Johnson, Sue Folger, Barbara and Eleanor Terry, Susan Stanton, Jane Sowers, and Mrs. Dunbar.

Betty Bowman Rebecca Johnson Sue Folger Barbara and Eleanor Terry Susan Stanton Jane Sowers Mrs. Dunbar

Beta Sigma Phi Meets Tomorrow

The Mu chapter of Beta Sigma Phi sorority will meet Wednesday evening at 7 30 at the Adams Memorial YWCA. Tagalog is noted as the basis of the national language of the Philippines.

Beta Sigma Phi Beta Sigma Phi Sorority Adams Memorial Ywca Philippines

GFWC Leader Heads to Paris Assembly and District Meetings

Mrs. J. L. Blair Buck of Richmond Va presidents the General Federation of Women's Clubs and will attend the first international Women's World Fellowship assembly in Paris September 28 to October 1 aboard the Queen Elizabeth. She will visit European clubs, parade London Paris and meet Danish clubs before returning October 10 for the GFWC board meeting October 17-18 in Washington. The two year theme is United for Peace.

J. L. Blair Buck Richmond General Federation of Women’s Clubs Women's World Fellowship Paris France New York Mrs. Buck General Federation Europe London Club Feminin de Gaison Francos-Americaine Denmark J. A. Gupton North Carolina Federation United For Peace Eady Raleigh Council Institute Gupton Edwin F. Brown Wingate Shelby North Wilkesboro Asheville Bryson City Greensboro Salisbury Rockingham Fuquay Springs Benson Camden Woodland Williamston Cherry Point Wallace Clarkton

Miss Armentrout Receives Bridal Shower

Josie Faye Armentrout, bride elect of the month, was honored with a miscellaneous shower by Ward Street Methodist circle two on Thursday evening at the home of Anna and Hope Crouse. Guests and hostesses presented gifts and enjoyed games and refreshments.

Josie Faye Armentrout Circle Two Ward Street Methodist Church Anna Hope Crouse Mesdames S. M. Barr R. O. Lawson

Mr and Mrs Walter A Robertson Return From Wedding Trip

Mr and Mrs Walter A Robertson returning to High Point from their wedding trip in West Virginia and Ohio. they reside at 302 Best Street. Mrs Robertson is the former Miss Feral Green of High Point.

Walter A. Robertson High Point Points West Virginia Ohio Best Street Robertson Feral Green

Births Ason Norman Dale Parnell Jr and Nancy Carolyn Flowe

Mr and Mrs Norman Parnell announce the birth of a son Norman Dale Jr on September 15 at High Point Memorial hospital Boulevard unit. Mrs Parnell is the former Mildred Weavil. Mr and Mrs George M Flowe announce daughter Nancy Carolyn on September 15 at a Burlington hospital. Mrs Flowe is the former Catherine McGee of Wallburg.

P. A. Clifton Morris Street Boulevard High Point Memorial Hospital Norman Dale Parnell, JR Norman Parnell Winston Road Norman Dale, Jr Boulevard Unit Parnell Mildred Weavil Nancy Carolyn Flowe George M. Flowe High Point Burlington Nancy Carolyn Burlington Hospital Flowe Catherine McGee Wallburg

Two Charlotte City Employees Indicted for Embezzlement

The Mecklenburg county grand jury indicted B. A. Skinner chief safety inspector and Herman Black assistant superintendent of the traffic signal division for embezzling public funds from city parking meters.

Charlotte Mecklenburg County Grand Jury B. A. Skinner City of Herman Black

Mill Ejects 15 Former Workers at Safie Mills

In Rockingham on September 16 a court action seeks to eject 15 former workers from mill homes after Safie Mills refused to rehire them for alleged unlawful acts. The CIO Textile Workers Union had recently called off a 140 day strike. management states no contract was signed and the strike action was unilateral. The mill remains fully staffed with over 1,100 workers across three shifts and conflicts occurred at the mill gate during the stoppage.

Rockingham Safie Mills CIO Textile Workers Union of America Morehan

Freezer Strategy for Ground and Small Meats

Use up ground meat stew meat spare ribs and small cuts first from the home freezer. Heavier cuts with longer shelf life should be kept longest to maximize storage efficiency and reduce waste.

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