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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Sep 19, 1950

Page

6

Mrs B W Hackney Hosts African Violet Club Program

The September meeting of the African Violet society was hosted by Mrs. B W Hackney on Woodrow avenue. She spoke on Containers Humidity and the Care of Foliage and demonstrated clay pots and double containers. A round table discussion followed with club members sharing experiences.

African Violet Society B. W. Hackney Woodrow Avenue D. P. Whitley Mina Wilson W. T. Saunders Evelyn Gallant Louise Hunter Helen Toland

Alpha Rho Plans Rush Program and Tacky Party

Alpha Rho of Beta Sigma Phi men sorority completed fall plans last evening at Mrs. Charles Horton home. Rush program outlined by rush captain Mrs. Orin Whitener with president Mrs. Bill Horney presiding. Tacky party set for YWCA with prizes for top costume. Model meeting October 2 and pledges dinner October 22 planned. Mrs. Newman Oliver spoke on Care of Hair and Jewelry and traced jewelry origins.

Alpha Rho Beta Sigma Phi Charles Horton Rush Orin Whitener Bill Horney YWCA Newman Oliver

Miss Weedon Weds HN Pierce In Informal Ceremony

Formal notice of the marriage of Miss Alice Christina Weedon and Heyward Nelson Pierce announces their vows at 10 oclock last Saturday in the Frith home. The bride is daughter of Mr. and Mrs. L. W. Weedon of Rutherfordton and will reside with relatives at 317 S. Hamilton Street. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. E. D. Pierce of Norfolk Virginia and works with Moore Construction Company.

Alice Christina Weedon Heyward Nelson Pierce Rudolph Frith Arch ‘Street L. W. Weedon Rutherfordton W. C. Weedon S. Hamilton Street E. D. Pierce Norfolk, Va South Norfolk High School Moore Construction Company

Canton Dodamead Feted At Supper By Ladies Group

The Ladies auxiliary of Canton feted Dodamead with a covered dish supper at the Odd Fellows hall. Mrs. Josie Haworth presided as president and announced fall plans. Two new members, Mrs. Sarah Carter and Mrs. Rose Beaver, joined. eight visitors attended from Greensboro and Kannapolis. The next meeting is set for the third Monday in October.

Ladies’ Auxiliary Canton Dodamead Odd Fellows Hall Josie Hayworth Sarah Carter Rose Beaver Kannapolis Greensboro

Bride Elect Jane Tomlinson Fetes With Philip Hanes Dinner

A Sky Club dinner party honors Miss Jane Tomlinson and her fiancé Philip Franklin Hanes of Walkertown. Hosts Mr. and Mrs. Herman Smith of this city welcome the betrothed couple and a small group of close friends.

Jane Tomlinson Philip Franklin Hanes Walkertown Sky Club Herman Smith

Mrs. Gueth Celebrated as Bride at East Lexington Buffet

Mrs. Charles Gueth, a recent bride, was feted at a buffet dinner Friday night at Miss Charlotte Montgomery’s East Lexington Avenue home. Hostess helpers were Montgomery’s mother Mrs. Charles Montgomery and her aunt Mrs. E M Avett. The table featured white chrysanthemum and white dahlia centerpieces with white tapers, and a white rosebud nosegay marked the honoree. Guests included Misses Sara Beth Smith Elizabeth Byerly Margaret Austin Elizabeth Hedrick and Mrs. Jack Rives.

Charles Gueth Charlotte Montgomery Lexington Avenue Charles‘ Montgomery E. M. Avett Sara Beth Smith Elizabeth “Byerly Margaret Austin Elizabeth Hedrick Jack’ Rives Gueth

Kernersville DAR To Meet Thursday

The Joseph Kerner Chapter D A R will hold its first fall meeting Thursday at the Moravian Church Kernersville. New officers will be introduced and a Patriotic Dedication Service will be led by Mrs. Sam Vance with tea to follow. members from four states and nine communities will attend district events in Winston-Salem.

Kernersville Joseph Kerner Daughters of the American Revolution Sam F. Vance Philip Kerner Sarah Shore Winston-Salem Lucie Hoskins Greensboro Sam Vance the United States Lanier Donnell Oak Ridge Zack L. Whitaker W. L. Jackson High Point George Bellamy Sam E. Vance, Jr J. P. Adkins T. W. Tarkington Wade Marshall Walkertown B. B. Tatum

Mount Rushmore Memorial Longevity Expected

The Mount Rushmore carvings of Washington Jefferson Lincoln and Roosevelt in the Black Hills of South Dakota are projected to endure for several hundred thousand years and remain a landmark.

Mount Rushmore Washington Jefferson, Lincoln Teddy Roosevelt Black Hills South Dakota

Washington Bride Marries Bennie Hensley in D C Home

Miss Betty Jane Harriss of Washington D C wed Bennie F Hensley a former local resident last Thursday at Reverend Thomas D Christiee's Washington Boulevard home Washington D C The ceremony featured sister as attendant and Basil L Barnes as best man after two week visit with groom's parents The couple plan to live in Washington D C after a two week honeymoon in western North Carolina The bride is daughter of Mr and Mrs H Harriss and the groom is assistant manager of Hot Shoppes Inc in Washington D C

Betty Jane Harriss Washington, D. C Bennie F. Hensley Washington Thomas D. Christiee Washington Boulevard Boyd Morefield Basil L. Barnes High Point Charles A. Howard D .C H. ©. Harriss Hot Shoppes, Inc Washington, D.C

Overseas Club Meets Thursday

The Overseas club will be entertained by Mrs. Raymond Hackler at her home 215 Nathan Hunt Drive Thursday at eight o clock. Miss Theo Redman honorary member will speak about her recent European tour.

Raymond Hackler Nathan Hunt Drive Theo Redman

Jamestown Garden Club Meeting Planned at Community House

The Jamestown Garden Club will meet tomorrow at 3 pm at the Jamestown Community House. Mrs. Thag West will speak on flower arranging. Hostesses will be Misses Ruth Anderson, Sue Rhyne, Mary Campbell, and Carrie McGirt.

Jamestown Garden Club Jamestown Community House Thag West Ruth Anderson Sue Rhyne Mary Campbell Carrie McGirt

Births of Morris Henry Spencer and Claudia Ann Williams

Mr and Mrs C H Spencer Route 4 announce the birth of a son Morris Henry September 14 at the Boulevard Unit High Point Memorial Hospital. Mr and Mrs T G Williams Route 2 Trinity announce the birth of a daughter Claudia Ann September 15 at the Boulevard Unit High Point Memorial Hospital.

C.H. Spencer Route 4 Morris Henry Boulevard High Point Memorial Hospital Claudia Ann Williams T. G. Williams Trinity Claudia Ann

Brentwood PFA to Meet Thursday for Meet the Teachers

The Brentwood school Parent Teachers Association will hold a Thursday 7 30 p m meeting at the school followed by an informal social hour to introduce parents to the new teachers. George Westinghouse invented the railroad air brake at age 22 with its first test in 1868 preventing a grade crossing accident.

Parent-Teachers Association of Brentwood School George Westinghouse

Hospital notes and movements among High Point residents

Hubert Rockwell remains a patient at the Boulevard Unit of High Point Memorial Hospital for treatment this week. Erwin A. Cameron of Gary Indiana visits High Point with Dr and Mrs Dennis H Cooke. Dennis H Cooke Jr leaves for Duke University and Murray Cooke for UNC Chapel Hill. Mrs Arthur Gregory and Mrs A C McLean undergo hospital treatment. Betty Jo Snyder returns to Raleigh to re enter Saint Marys School. The potato originated on the Pacific coast of South America and was introduced to Europe by Spaniards.

Hubert Rockwell Louise Boulevard High Point Memorial Hospital Dennis H. Cooke Ahseville Western North Carolina The Methodist Church Cooke High Point College Dennis H. Cooke, Jr Durham Duke University Murray Cooke Chapel Hill University of North Carolina Arthur Gregory Ennis Street Me A A. C. McLean West Green Street Boulevard Unit Betty Jo Snyder Raleigh Saint Mary’s School Pacific South America Europe

Community Club Calendar With Social Gatherings

A weekly schedule lists multiple club events at Emerywood Country Club, the YWCA, and local homes. Notable items include a fall season banquet with speaker Mrs. L L Browning, a Garden club luncheon and flower show, nursing guild fashion show, and various receptions and dinners for local brides and civic groups.

Prayer Group Meetings At Wesley Memorial Church

Prayer Group No 3 of Wesley Memorial Methodist church will meet Thursday morning at 10 with Mrs H W McCain at 1008 Johnson street The Stephens Bible Class meets tomorrow at 3 at Mrs J R Wood 238 Montheu with Mrs J Paul Hill leading.

Wesley Memorial Methodist Church H. W. McCain Johnson Street Stephens Bible J. R. Wood J. Paul Hill

Y W C A Events Schedule Report

Y W C A news lists a Swiss Polka party at 8:00 with Adams, a 6:30 Thursday live Yers club chaired by Mrs Charles Gueth, an 8:00 Jolly Y club B and P conference report, and Saturday 2:00 delegates depart for the B and P leadership conference in Winston-Salem.

Charles Gueth Jolly Y Club Winston-Salem

Thomasville Bride-Elect Miss Hall Honored With Corsage

Miss Ruby Hall, bride-elect this month, received a corsage of white carnations and gifts at a party in Thomasville. Hosted by Mrs J D Rollins Jr and Mrs Leon Rickard in Snow White Restaurant private dining room, the evening featured canasta and a dessert course in green and white.

Thomasville Ruby Hall J. D. Rollins, Jr Leon Rickard Snow White Neal Blake H. L. Jones Miss Hall Doris Yokeley

Forced Writing Tactics of Victor Hugo

The French author Victor Hugo used a severe method to compel writing by a servant removing his clothes for hours, aiming to curb restlessness and push him to finish his work.

Victor Hugo

Paravox Hearing Aid Trial Offered By Mail

Years of deafness ended in minutes with Paravox promising quick hearing gain and restored confidence. Thousands have used it for over twelve years and a no obligation trial is offered by Doris Foster at Room 290 Cleveland Ohio with confidential replies.

Doris Foster E. 4Th St Cleveland Ohio

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Glenn's Washington St Allbran Andrew H. Truby Box Woodland Til Kellogg Kellogg's Battle Creek Mich Miss Weedon HN. Pierce DAR Contract Furnishings Bentwood Hughes Equipment CO High Point, North Carolina North Wrenn Street Miss Harriss and B. F. Hensley Overseas Club Jamestown Club Morris Henry Spencer Brentwood Pta Erwin A. Cameron Gary, Indiana Musical Art Club Emerywood Country Club L. L. Browning Federation of Music Clubs Pilot Club Sheraton Otel Home and Garden Club Frank H. Wood Monthey Avenue Friendly Garden Club W. S. Kivett Kivett Drive Garden Study Club J. R. Meredith Garden Club Thomasville Road High Point Memorial Hospital Guild Church of Emmauel Lutheran Church Phyllis Boddiger Woody Brinson Jane Ferree Coke Cecil Rockford Road Friendship Club Alec Ferree W. Howell Street Frank Montgomery Fred Thomas, Jr Emerywood Coun Jane Bentley Tomlinson H. M. Ridge J. R. Willis Scott Parker Parkway League of Women Voters P. Frank Hanes, Jr Winston Wiltshire Boulevard Richard Hartley R. Mann Informa Ellen Russell Mary Jo Spencer Frank Hanes, Jr Mrs. McCain New York Handy Hotel West Manhattan Roosevelt Madison Ave 45Th St Grand Central Terminal Hilton Carpenter Monark N. Main Dupont Yoia E. Pinkham Pinkham Lydia E Pinkham Lydia E. Pinkham Hill and Dale
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