Library hopes rise as Wo mans club plans library drive
The society notes a meeting of the Wo mans club library department at Mrs S L Davis home on South Main. Trustees are to be called to plan a campaign to secure a library with helpers and an auxiliary. They anticipate Carnegie foundation support and expect the May 8 election to favor the project. The goal is a solid brick and mortar library building.
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The
Woman's Club
S. L. Davis
South Main Street
Woman’s Club
High Point
Tust
Carnegie Foundation
Special Service Led by Wesley Memorial Ladies in Absent Pastor’s City
The adult society of Wesley Memorial Methodist Episcopal church will lead tomorrow at 7 45 pm with papers on general work and the High Point society history. Mrs Thomas Jefferson Copeland president of woman’s work in the Baltimore conference will address the meeting. She visits High Point after attending the national council in New Orleans and will bring a Methodist message. Choir prepares special music and the organist offers a voluntary. City invites all to attend.
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Gilbert T. Rowe
Wesley Memorial Methodist Episcopal Church
High Point Society
Washington Street
Thomas Jefferson Copeland
Woman's
Baltimore
Copeland
High Point
National Council of the Woman's Board
New Orleans
Reverend Coleman Joins Mrs Goodman and Grace in City Visit
Rev J W Coleman of Red Springs arrived last evening to join Mrs Goodman and her daughter Grace who have stayed with Mrs Goodman's brother G A Matton on Hamilton Street for several days. Mr Coleman returned with them today after a country drive in his car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Coleman
Red Springs
Visiting in City with Copeland Family
Mrs. T. J. Copeland of Baltimore Maryland is spending a short stay in the city with her brothers Messrs. Marsh and her sister Mrs. Doc Welborn.
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T. J. Copeland
Baltimore, Mad
City
Messrs. Marsh
Doc
Welborn
Printing Service Promises Value On Call
Local print shop touts "Good Printing Pays" with home delivery by request. Service highlights prompt arrival, on demand calls, and doorstep printing options.
Woman's Missionary Union National Meeting Attendance
report notes attendance of the Woman's Missionary Union of the Methodist Church at its national gathering.
Park Street School PTA Meeting Tomorrow Afternoon
Mee at Park Street School. A meeting of the Parent-Teachers Association will be held at the Park Street school building tomorrow afternoon at 8 50 o clock. Parents of the students and teachers are cordially invited to attend as an interesting program has been arranged.
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Parent-Teachers’ Association
Park Street
Children Invited to Join Tar Heel Chapter of the Confederacy
The Tar Heel Chapter invites all eligible children to join. Applications may be made to Miss Helen Brockett leader Tris Burrus president or Stella Norman secretary.
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Tar Heel
Children of the Confederacy
Helen Brockett
Tris Burrus
Stella Norman
Mr and Mrs Joseph P Rawley in Greensboro visit
Mr and Mrs Joseph P Rawley spent a short while in Greensboro this afternoon. Miss Hattie Lee Woods, visiting her sister Mrs H C Massey on Ray Street, returned home and her daughter Mildred accompanied to Charlotte for a short visit.
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Joseph P. Rawley
Greensboro
Hattie Lee Woods
H. C. Massey
Ray Street
Mildred
Charlotte
Massey
NC Doctors Burrus and McCain Return From Asheville Meeting
Dr. J. T. Burrus and Dr. H. W. McCain have come back from Asheville after attending the North Carolina Medical Society sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.T. Burrus
H. W. McCain
Asheville
North Carolina Medical Society
Greensboro Visitors and Funeral Notice Mentioned
W H Ragan spent yesterday afternoon in Greensboro on business. J J Winmingham of Greensboro was in the city en route home from a business trip to Thomasville. Mr and Mrs L Purgurson are visiting relatives in Danville. J J Bolton went to Muirs chapel near Greensboro to attend the funeral of his sister Mrs Drucilla Cain who died at her home in Danville Va. Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Ragan
Greensboro
J. J. Winmingham
Thomasville
Mrs. L. ©. Purgurson
Danville
J. J. Bolton
Muir
Drucilla Cain
Greensboro visitors stop in city at noon
J. T. Hare and A. W. Fetter of Greensboro were in town briefly today at noon. Phil Wells, catcher for the Greensboro team, spent a short time in the city with friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. T. Hare
A. W. Fetter
Greensboro
Phil Wells
Mrs Frank Ford Visits Greensboro This Afternoon
Mrs. Frank Ford is in Greensboro this afternoon visiting relatives and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Ford
Greensboro
Out of the Wreck stage drama at Broadway next Wednesday
The Morosco Paramount production stars ixathion Williams in a cautionary tale about liquor. A standout scene shows a man turned into a snarling leopard to convey rising animal instinct, achieved by a pet dog responding to Williams with a charming smile for the camera.
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Ixathion Williams
Miss Williams
Addressing a Doctor Professor A Humorous Exchange
An elderly woman asks how to address a university doctor who is also a professor. The man replies that any form is fine, noting that some call him an old idiot. The woman responds that those people just know him.
New Mexico to Be Launched as Giant US Battleship
New York April 21 Rear Admiral Usher announced preparations for the launching of the super-dreadnought New Mexico at the New York Navy Yard on Monday at ten o clock. The ceremony will be private due to security rules with invited officials and press. The ship will feature a 12 inch main battery and 21 400 ton displacement, making it among the largest battleships. Miss Margarita C de Baca will christen the vessel and be attended by six New Mexican maids of honor.
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New York
Usher
New York Navy Yard
New Mexico
Navy Yard
Coenties Park
Manhattan
United States Navy
Pennsylvania
Arizona
Oklahoma
Nevada
Margarita C. de Baca
de Baca
Janette Fall
United States
Senator Fall
Leoba Walton
Congressman Walton
Aurora Lucero
Helen Kelly
Las Vegas
Virginia Carr
Albuquerque
Community Endeavorers Column Request
The press committee seeks brief notes from Christian Endeavorers about current activities to boost local union interest. Include your society’s plans and identify the meeting header and subject for the upcoming session. Mail by Friday morning to L Fargarson care The Enterprise EK News.
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Fargarson
Care the Enterprise
EK. News
Turner Case Worries High Point Manufacturing Future
High Point business leaders fear the Turner case against North Carolina Public Service Co may cut plant outlet to railways, risking shutdowns. A second meeting is set for this afternoon with shippers invited to discuss potential actions as the case goes to the state Supreme Court.
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High Point
Turner
North Carolina Public Service Company
Commercial Club
Decis
Supreme Court of North Carolina
State convention of Christian Endeavor meets High Point union
The state convention of Christian Endeavor societies will meet with the High Point union in June. Local Endeavorers anticipate the event with great interest as High Point Endeavors host several hundred delegates to be fed and entertained.
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State Convention of Christian Endeavor Societies
High Point Union
High Point Endeavors
Experts Graduate in City Christian Endeavor Society
The Christian Endeavor society of the First Reformed Church held a meeting last Wednesday night and graduated 13 experts, perhaps the largest number in the city. Two graduates scored perfect, several others exceeded 99, and about half of the society's members are now experts in the work.
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Christian Endeavor Society of the
First Reformed Church
Christian Endeavor
Treasury in Fair Shape for State Convention
The state convention can be entertained with an estimated $100 in expenses. Currently the local treasurer holds $45.68, leaving about $55 to be raised to cover convention costs.
Mrs. Edgar Whitener Leads Local Christian Endeavor
Mrs. Edgar Whitener leads next week's Christian Endeavor meeting at the First Reformed church. The topic is Missionary Work in Latin America. The society meets Wednesday evenings and the public is invited.
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Edgar Whitener
Christian Endeavor
First Reformed Church
Latin America
Records of Players Highlight Early Major League Leaders
Chicago April 21. Leading batsman lists include speaker of Cleveland at .400 and Gowdy of Boston at .690. Total bases crown goes to Walker of Boston with 17 in the American and Roush of Cincinnati with 20 in the National. Stolen bases show Liebold of Chicago and Hoblitzer of Boston with three each in the American. five National players lead with two apiece.
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Chicago
Speaker
Cleveland
Gowdy
Boston
Walker
National
Roush
Cincinnati
Liebold
Hoblitzer
Early racing law cited by actor on Sporting Blood
George Morgan as Billy Ballard notes an early racing statute from James I's England forbidding winnings over 190 marks. Any excess would go to the poor and informers could claim a reward.
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George Morgan
Billy Ballard
William
Fox
James T
England
Friends Society Meets Friday Evening
The Christian Endeavor society of the Friends church will meet next Friday at 7.45 PM. Strangers are welcomed to join the gathering.
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Christian Endeavor Society of the Friends Church
Bethel Endeavorers Invite Public to Thursday Meeting
The Bethel Reformed Endeavorers hold their weekly meeting on Thursday evening and extend an invitation to the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethel Endeavorers
Bethel Reformed Endeavorers
Masonic Lodge Sets April 23 Meeting for M M Degree
Numa T. Reid Lodge No. 344 A F and A M calls a communication Monday night April 23 1917 for work in the M M degree W M S F Wall and Secretary P V Kirkman announce.
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Numa T. Reid Lodge
A. F
A. M
F. Wall
W. M
The Measure of a Man at Rose Theatre with Kerrigan and Lovely
J Warren Kerrigan and Louise Lovely headline The Measure of a Man at the Rose Theatre as a stirring Bluebird drama of mountain life. The Bugler of Algiers returns Ela Hall to the Bluebird program at the same venue after a lay off.
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Rose Theatre
J. Warren Kerrigan
Louise Lovely
Algiers
Ela Hall
Bluebird
First Presbyterian C E Society Welcomes All
A large and alert First Presbyterian group invites readers to Sunday evenings meeting preceding the preaching service. The society extends a cordial welcome to newcomers and emphasizes its active community spirit.
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First Presbyterian
First Presbyterian C. E
Business Meeting at First Reformed Undeavorers
The monthly meeting of the First Reformed Undeavorers will be held in connection with the service next Wednesday evening. All committees should have their reports ready.
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First Reformed
First Reformed Undeavorers
Intermediate Endeavorers Meet at Main Street School
The Intermediate Endeavorers of the Friends church will hold their regular weekly meeting Sunday evening at 7 o'clock in the Main street school auditorium.
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The
Friends Church
Main Street
Junior Endeavorers Meet At Bethel Church Sunday
The Junior Christian Endeavor society of Bethel Reformed church meets Sunday at 2 o'clock in the afternoon with Wopenhaver as leader.
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Junior Christian Endeavor Society
The
Bethel Reformed Church
Wopenhaver
Bride Reweds Husband After Quick Divorce in Greensboro
In Greensboro on April 21 Mrs Maud Miller quickly remarried her ex husband John Miller after a divorce hearing. Judge severed the marriage in minutes and at 3:10 PM the couple wed again at the courthouse with B E Jones performing the ceremony. High Point residents were involved through counsel Mr Ragan.
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Mr. Ragan
High Point
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W. A. Barber Printing Co
Ahs
the Woman's Missionary Union of the Methodist Church
Mee
Park Street School
Turner Case Nes
Treasury
Edgar Whitener Leader
Friends’ Society
P. V. Kirkman
Enterprise
High Point Motor Co
Junior Endeavorers
J. P
Maud Miller
Cupid's
Mrs. Mil
Ler
Justice of the Peace
P. Vernie
Joseph Dreayer
Broad St
J. W. Paschael
Thacker’s
Paschael
Detroit
North Carolina Public Service CO
North State
Bell
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