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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1949
Page
6
Ward Street Methodist church members will host a farewell party for their pastor Rev. and Mrs. M. G. Ervin on Wednesday at 7:30 in the church hut. All members are cordially invited, the announcement said.
The Exchangette club met at Mrs. Joe Barr’s home and discussed a major project to furnish clothing for underprivileged school children. Ada Blair school was chosen, two families have benefited, and a gift was presented to Mrs Russell Baird after readings.
High Point chapter of the Daughters of the Confederacy met at Mrs. C. B. Mattocks south Main street home. They discussed the Durham convention October 11 12 13 and the New Orleans general convention in November. Delegates named and a nominating committee appointed. The historian spoke on memorial plans for Robert E. Lee and tributes were paid to Admiral Raphael Semmes. Twenty members attended.
Miss Rosemary Rainey hosted Alpha Rho members at her Rockford road home to map fall and winter events. Plans include a pledge dinner on Sunday October 9 at 5 45 PM at the Adams Memorial YWCA with Mrs N C Johnson and Mrs Bill Horney leading committees.
Senior Girl Scouts are invited to bring supper to the Wesley Memorial Girl Scout hut on Shirley and Blain streets for a September 29 gathering to plan for the year and enjoy a song session. Brownie Scouts will have a play day October 1 from noon to 2 30, with a lunch. all Brownies invited.
The Reidsville Council of Garden Clubs announces a garden school to be held October 10 to 12 in Reidsville under North Carolina State College Raleigh direction. The event begins at 9 30 on opening day with Mrs. Cochrane Cole of Bronxville New York in charge. A nominal lecture fee is set, per Mrs. E V Boatright of Reidsville.
The Piedmont Cotillion club holds its annual meeting at Emerywood Country Club at 8 30 PM to elect officers for the year and tackle business for the new season. Plans for the initial fall dance will be discussed. Bob Amos Jr serves as club president.
The Alma McCain Guild of Wesley Memorial Church gathered in the church chapel for the first meeting of the year. The program centered on The Flag The Torch and the Cross with Dot Lee leading and Mildred Crowder at the organ. A brief business session followed, urging attendance at the Greensboro District meeting on October 16 at the First Methodist Church. Peggy Jane Bryant was elected secretary. A social hour completed the gathering with Mildred Crowder and Dot Lee as hostesses. The Stephens Bible study class will meet Wednesday at 3 PM at Mrs. John R. Yorks on Hawthorne Road with Mrs. J. Paul Hill as leader.
Thomasville news item notes the Spinsters Club sponsors a benefit bridge tomorrow at eight in the Thompson Auto showroom on West Main Street. Tickets are available from any club member. An unrelated local tip urges proper buttoning and care in clothing to save time.
A vintage drug advertisement extols Doan's Pills as a stimulant diuretic for kidney and bladder issues. It describes symptoms such as backache aches, swelling, nocturnal urine, and general fatigue. The copy urges readers to consult a druggist and claims long use and wide trust.
The Musical Art club outlined a 1949 50 fall and winter program at its September meeting at Mrs. Tomlinson s home. Plans include an opera by High Point College students with Albert J Stone directing a Bob Gayle public benefit concert for a college senior scholarship. Other events feature community Christmas carol at the Sheraton hotel a high school a cappella concert opera arias with commentary by Albert J Wood and James McElroy Bergen an American Composers program by home talent and a new members program. The club invites the North Carolina Federation of Music Clubs to hold its spring meeting in 1951 and notes upcoming Piedmont District Guilford College meeting and Juniors meeting. The Symphony study course will include four symphonies. New members Miss Sarah Clapp Mrs Lucy Jackson Mr and Mrs Frank Garrett and Miss Hazel Lanier were elected. attendance was about 25.
Hundreds of High Point youths wake early as the Dailey Brothers circus arrives by the Southern Railroad around 7 a.m. for previews before two performances at Willis Ball Park, 3 and 8 p.m. The show touts a wild animal menagerie, elephants from India, lions and tigers from Africa, and a red and gold calliope parade through downtown. Doug Autry headlines the western act with a large cast, horses, and clowns, promising a classic old time circus experience.
Durham reports that Dr. F. London a renowned chemical physicist and Duke University professor has resumed teaching after a European research and travel summer. He sailed in April and attended the International Conference on Statistical Mechanics in Florence May 16 to 20 where he presented a paper on liquid helium.
Betsy Ann Iddings daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Iddings East Spencer and Samuel Nelson Morgan son of Mr. and Mrs. S. A. Morgan East Spencer were married at 2 PM Saturday September 24 at the First Lutheran parsonage Albemarle. The ceremony led by Rev. J White Iddings used a Lutheran double ring rite. The couple's reception followed at the bride’s home and they left for a wedding trip. The bride is employed in Salisbury and the groom at Morgan Upholstery Salisbury. The bride is granddaughter of Mrs J G Leonard High Point NC.
Betty Lou Phillips of Thomasville, engaged to Jack Gilliam, was honored at a Monday evening party hosted by Madeline Hoover at 1107 Johnson Street. Guests included her mother Mrs Charles F. Phillips and local friends, with contests and gifts such as a linen bridge luncheon set.
Mrs Jack Jeffries of 201 Richardson Street was moved from Boulevard unit of High Point Memorial hospital to her home after a heart attack. She is recuperating and still bedridden. CHAPEL HILL Sept 27 Rev Charles M Jones announces completion of plans for Presbyterian Church centennial celebration October 14 16 with unique features. Zippers should be machine stitched for durability and neatness.
A high-pressure turbine powered by hot air instead of combustion gases can run on low-grade, inexpensive fuels rather than costly high-grade fuels.
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