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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1950
Page
7
Malcolm Little, planning director for the City of High Point, spoke at the September Altrusa dinner about local planning challenges. He urged women to aid safety and school planning, noting growth and traffic changes require coordinated efforts.
The North Carolina Society Daughters of the American Revolution will hold its district meeting in Albemarle on Tuesday October 3 at the YMCA. Members from the Alexander Martin chapter are urged to contact Mrs Hayden or Mrs T R Smith to arrange reservations.
Baking soda dissolves immediately and can make bath tubs and bowls shine without clogging drains, offering a simple household cleaning tip.
Elizabeth H Beshears administratrix of the Joseph C Beshears estate in Guilford County North Carolina calls all creditors to present claims within one year or be barred. Debtors urged to settle promptly. Notice dated September 21 1950 with filing address 1406 Franklin Street High Point NC and publication dates September 27 October 4 11 18 25 and November 1.
Miss Jane Tomlinson, bride elect, attended a luncheon at Emerywood Country Club hosted by Miss Ruthers. The event celebrated her upcoming marriage to P. Frank Hanes Jr. of Winston-Salem with bridal cards and a silver gift. Later that evening her grandmother hosted a dinner at Sedgefield Inn.
Mr and Mrs V S D'abbracci announce the birth of a son Lewis Anthony on September 25 at Boulevard Unit High Point Memorial Hospital. Mr and Mrs Arthur Win announce the birth of a son Steven Michael on September 16 at Washington Street Unit High Point Memorial Hospital. Mother and son at home.
Mrs. D. G. Patterson is ill at home 114 Briggs avenue. Mrs. L. G. Monroe has returned to 804 Jones street after ptomaine poisoning treatment, condition improved. Roy J. Edwards of Washington DC and his wife visit Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Edwards at 202 West Lexington avenue for about a week. Mrs. E. D. Weston formerly Margaret Halstead and son Barry return to Berkley California after visiting Mrs. Weston’s parents at 300 Barker street. Mrs. J. F. Hayden leaves for Charlotte to stay with Mr. and Mrs. John Whitescarver. Mr. and Mrs. Edward V. Mitchell Jr. of Richmond visit Mr. and Mrs. Edward V. Mitchell Sr. on Barbee street. they recently married and are en route home from Fort Myers Florida. Corporal Roy H. Watts Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Watts of 106 Homestead avenue, leaves for Fort Hood Texas to begin active service September 29. Mrs. H. E. Smith travels to Portsmouth Virginia to join her husband in the Navy. she is joined by Mrs. Joan Moffitt and Blyde Murrow returning to High Point. Mrs. Smith is the former Melva Brown.
Mrs Louise Swink departs Friday for Charleston to join husband with Metropolitan Life Insurance. Guests at Centennial Ave event enjoyed flowers, a dessert course, and games with prizes awarded to Mrs Swink and others. The afternoon ended with a handkerchief shower for the honoree.
The Mothers Prayer Band will meet tomorrow at 2 30 P M at 1208 Shelton Street with Mrs Pauline Cooper hosting and Mr J Q Cheves named as leader.
Rep Scrivner of Kansas calls for the President to release his private yacht Williamsburg to active naval service as a belt tightening example. He also suggests Secretary Matthews release his yacht, citing reports it serves weekend congressional cruises.
The Fortnighters club met at North Main Street home of Mrs Charles Ward with three bridge sets and one canasta table. Mrs James Parsons won top bridge score and Miss Nettie Moss won canasta. both received novelty key rings. Sixteen members attended and enjoyed a sweet course and coffee. Helium is referenced as the lightest rare gas and most volatile substance.
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