Something in the Weather Inspires Gentle Social Gatherings
Weather inspired a sequence of social events with parties, card games, and refreshments across Richmond and nearby towns. Attendees included Miss Mary Cobb, Miss Maude Owen, Miss Elizabeth Harris, Miss Clara Steele, and many others from Virginia and North Carolina. Hostesses hosting luncheons and games led to a calm, sociable atmosphere amid springlike skies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Cobb
Chapel Hill
Rook
Joint Birthday Parties For Local Children
Yesterday afternoon two birthday events were held. At Mrs Gold’s Oakwood Court park residence, Clifton Ring and Charles Timmons celebrated with games and two large cakes, guests listed include numerous local families. In the same afternoon the Misses Smith hosted a rock party with guests Lena Smith Effie Irvine Margaret Smith and Fannie Smith Walker enjoying parlor games, ice and floral decorations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. J. Gold
C. A. Ring
Clifton
Charles
Anna B
Edna Lindsay
Reidsville
Bessie Marsh Hoskins
Nell Adams
Dorothy Hoskins
Clara C. Ingram
Elizabeth Adams
Helen
Mary Elizabeth Long
Frank Armfield
Elizabeth Snow Welborn
Carson
Henry Sinclair
C. L. Gray, Jr
Dallas Roberson
John W
St. Clair Herndon
Annice
Gordon Homey
Janie Redding
Welch Harriss
Albert Brockett
Wayne Sullivan
Albert Owen
Rupert Pickens
William
Gilbert Ragan
Nellie
Elizabeth Hayden
Julia Gold Clark
Charles Coble
James
Carter Farriss
Alice
Ernest Barbee
James Turner
Ernestint
Frank Wall
Snowden Hutchison
Ella Burton
Grace McVeigh Hutchison
Betsey Durland
Vassie Wilson
Howard Raper
Alice Pitts
Elizabeth Yow
Alberta Wineskie
George Elston
Robert Woodson
Misses Smith
Lena Smith
Boise City
Idaho
Effie Irvine
Phoenix
Arizona
Margaret Smith
Shelby
Fannie Smith Walker
Bessemer City
Mary Douglas Hatcher
Richmond
Edna Sechrest
Smith
Hazel Briggs
Frances Mann
Sallie Gilmer Jones
Thelma Wineskie
Marie Stevens
Statesville
Mary Alice Tate
Edna Wall
Bessie Woodson
Marguerite Kirkman
Valette Jones
Louise Reitzel
Bessie Pitts
Kathleen Petty
Katherine Tate
Russell Patterson
Danville
Marjorie Cottom
Norfolk
Wilson Watlington
Ruffin
Dallas Zollicoffer
Virgil Idol
Carter Dalton
Collier Ellis
George Matton
Alvis Barnes
United States Quits Arctic Possessions
Washington reports the formal signing of the treaty with Denmark to sell the Danish West Indies for 25 million dollars while American rights of discovery in Greenland are included. The move ends U.S. claims in a vast Arctic region noted for bravery, exploration, and harsh climate. Peary’s earlier expeditions and discoveries in Independence Bay and Peary Land are cited as groundwork for later polar efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Denmark
New York
Danish West Indies
Greenland
Arctic Circle
Senate
House
Peary
Independence Bay
Inglefield Gulf
Marconi says war yields no notable inventions
In Rome on July 17 the wireless pioneer William Marconi told AP correspondents that WWI has produced few great inventions, mainly minor or existing-knowledge applications. He cites wireless advances for directing ship artillery, improved organization, rail and industrial logistics, and notes Italy’s wartime contributions and postwar plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
United States
Marconi
England
Belgium
France
Army
Navy
Mr. Marconi
Germany
Italy
Russia
Local residents greet visitors and travelers in town
Harvey Davis of Birmingham visits relatives in the city. Lois Miller travels to Lexington after a stay with Annie Bryant on King Street. Effie Irvin heads home to Phoenix after visiting the Smiths on Steele Street. Banks Mebane and Lawrence Ingram cruise to Wilmington. L. A. Peeler and family depart for a two week visit in Rowan County. Clara Gurley returns from Asheville where she studied at the Boston Curry school of expression. Gertrude Courtney returns home in Leno after visiting Mary Alice Tate on Broad Street. Mrs. Frank Wineskie and family spend an afternoon in Greensboro. P. Ward Eshelman leaves for Concord to be a groomsman at the Gibson Reidenhour wedding tonight. C. P. Coble arrives from White Sulphur Springs for a week. Nancy B. Marion of Jacksonville Fla visits J. B. Bullin on Mangum Avenue en route to Pilot Mountain with her parents for the summer. F. M. Pickett visits Charlotte. Blanche Armfield and Frank Armfield of Monroe visit their grandfather W. J. Armfield on Broad Street. R. G. Pickens and daughter Lucille go to Asheville for the Pickens family reunion at Weaverville. Mrs. W. H. Burger of Farmville Va. stays with Mrs. W. S. O Neal on Maple Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara Gurley
Asheville
Boston Curry School of Expression
Gertrude Courtney
Leno
Mary Alice Tate
Broad Street
Frank Wineskie
Greensboro
P. Ward Eshelman
Concord
Gibson-Reidenhour
C. P. Coble
White Sulphur Springs
Nancy B. Marion
Jacksonville
Fla
J. B. Bullin
Mangum Avenue
Pilot Mountain
Daniel Marion
A. and M. Students Eligible as Second Lieutenants
West Raleigh August 9 President W C Riddick reports 1 500 vacancies for second lieutenants in the U S Army due to a new expansion bill. A competitive exam planned for August 21 will determine eligibility for A and M College students and graduates who pass mental and physical tests.
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West Raleigh
W. C. Riddick
A. & M. College
United States Army
Riddick
Adjutant General
Washington, D. C
Remarkable Inventory Record at Gilmer's High Point Store
From 4 PM to 11 PM a crew of 27 young workers conducted a thorough inventory at Gilmer's High Point store. Twenty two came from Winston to assist, using machines and an adding machine to complete the stock in seven hours, with all items checked and even a package of pins accounted for. Supper was shared among the team, bridging High Point and Winston staff in a productive, collaborative effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilmer Brothers
Gilmer’s
High Point
Winston
Gilmer
Gilmers
Regular monthly meeting of High Point Lodge No 1155
B P O E members are reminded of the regular monthly meeting at High Point Lodge No 1155 on Thursday night August 10. Exalted Ruler Ss and S Chaub and Secretary SS WWa ll announce details for attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point Lodge
B. P. O. Ells
Ss & Schaub
Sswwall
Interurban Motor Lines to Start High Point Greensboro Route
The Interurban Motor Lines Inc will begin a regular High Point Greensboro automobile service on Monday August 14. A 16 passenger car will operate between trains for public convenience, filling a long felt need in High Point.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Interurban Motor Lines, Inc
High Point
Winston-Salem
Greensboro
Laborers Wanted for City Sewer Work
Twenty five men are sought to work on a sewer line in the southeastern city area at a wage of 1.50 dollars per day. Apply in person at the Works Department office to go to work. A. Lyon City Manager. J. G. Ryan Superintendent of Construction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Awork
A. Lyon
J. G. Ryan
Suipt. Construction
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Folger McKinsey
Baltimore Sun
Bock Party
W. C. Jones
Rock
Helen Harris
Henderson
Carson Yates
Monroe
Eunice Bla
Little Rock
Ark
Clara Boyd
Roanoke Rapids
Miss Newlin
Meadames
Bruce Carraway
George Mat
Miss Bryant
Annie Bryant
King Street
Lois Miller
Lexington
Lillie Hedrick
Mary Hall
Beulah Linn
Landis
Elsie
Agnes Andrews
Sallie
Jessie
Ida Brooks
Ruth Welch
Juanita Hammer
Rosa Bryant
Homer Teague
Elmer Hedrick
Henry Brooks
Hubert Beeson
George Connor
George Hedrick
Hobart
George Bryant
W. C. T. U. Meeting
J. Fred Eshelman
J. E. Kirkman
White
F. E. Johnson
North Main Street
L. T. L. Meeting
South Main School
Miss Tate
Bessie Tate
Arctic
Washington
For
North
Associated Press
Rome
William Marconi
Harvey Davis
Birmingham
Ala
Kingstreet
Banks Mebane
Lawrence Ingram
Wilmington
Rev. L. A. Peeler
Rowan County
F. M. Pickett
Charlotte
Miss Blanche
W. J. Armfield
R. G. Pickens
Lucille
Pickens
Weaversville
W. H. Burger
Farmville, Va
W. S. O'Neal
Maple Street
Oxfords
Women’s and Children’s Oxfords
Horlick
Rilboa
Elwood Hotel
Guilford College
Friends Yearly Meeting
Elwood
the Elwood
O. Arthur Kirkman
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