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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Aug 09, 1919

Page

5

Parker Waynick Hosts Delightful Theater Party

Parker Waynick of this city gave a theater party yesterday afternoon at 5 o clock for his guest Miss Margaret Wrenn of Siler City. The group, chaperoned by Mrs Waynick, attended the Broadway theater to see a story featuring Miss Marguerite Clark and afterwards had refreshments at Mattons. Attendees included Miss Marguerite Wrenn and a long list of Misses and Mr Alfred Caldwell.

Parker Waynick Margaret Wrenn Siler Waynick Marguerite Clark Matton’s Marguerite Wrenn Alice, Caldwell Alfred Caldwell Francis Eshelman Alberta Wineskie Dorothy Lee Rankin Elizabeth Jones Farah Webster Lucy Hayes Pauline Kivett Alice Elizabeth Freeze Marion Shipman Edna Kearns Annie Carter Marsh Janey Redding Earnestine Hayes

Ring-Patton wedding at West End Baptist Church

Maggie Mae Ring and John W. Patton wed Wednesday at West End Baptist Church parsonage 105 Myrtie Street in a small ceremony. The bride, daughter of Sidney King, and the groom, both residents of Ring-Patieon, will reside in Sligish Point with many friends in the city.

Maggie Mae Ring John W. Patton West End Baptist Church Myrtie Street James W. Rose Sidney King Patton Mrs. Patton Sligsh Point

Chappel Family Returns to City from Virginia

Mrs. R. T. Chappel and her son Edwin returned to the city yesterday from Chase City Virginia after several months away. They were preceded by Mr. Chappel and son Garland who arrived about a week earlier.

R. T. Chappel Edwin Chappel Chase City Virginia Mr. Chappel Garland Chappel

Fletcher family visiting Lambert kin on North Main

Mr and Mrs Joseph L Fletcher and their young son Joseph L Jr visit Mrs Fletcher's parents Mr and Mrs J G Lambert on North Main Street, sharing a family moment in town.

Joseph L. Fletcher Joseph L., Jr Mrs. Fletcher J. G. Lambert North

Visiting EncIes Mrs. L W McWhorter Guest of Local Family

Mrs L W McWhorter of Winston Salem spends several days in the city as the guest of Mr and Mrs I G Wambert at their North Main street homes.

Mrs Harris and daughter sail to New York and Atlantic City

Mrs Harris and her daughter Miss Ida Harris depart tonight for New York and Atlantic City for a several day stay, continuing their travels and leisure plans.

N. Harris Ida Harris New York Atlantic City

Miss Mary Paul Visits Mrs Ring in Broad Street Home

Miss Mary Paul of Elkin is visiting at the home of Mrs. C A Ring on Broad Street.

Mary Paul Elkin

New Sport Sweaters Debut in Rich New Shades

The New Sport Sweaters arrive in today’s lineup with a range of rich shades and modest pricing.

Hats Parade Velvet Velour and Satin Tats at Low Prices

Hats unveil new tats in velvet velour satin and ribbon with black and white colors. Plenty of pretty designs shown today at our usual low prices.

Pastor James W. Rose relocates to 105 Myrtle Street

Reverend James W. Rose of West End Baptist Church moves from the Redding Apartments to 105 Myrtle Street in the western city area. He announces his new residence and telephone number 2598 to all congregation members.

James W. Rose West End

Miss Mary Hiatt Returns Home After Greensboro Visit

Miss Mary Hiatt, guest of Airs Charlies Brown on Steele Street, returned to her Greensboro home this afternoon. Mrs. Brown hosted an informal dance Friday evening in her honor.

Mary Hiatt Airs Charlies Brown Steele Street Greensboro Miss Hiatt

Robertson Couple Return After Two Week Trip

Mr and Mrs A Robertson returned to the city last evening after a two week stay at Wilmington and Whiteville. They traveled by automobile and drove from Whiteville to High Point yesterday.

Mrs. A. Robertson Wilmington Whiteville High Point

Miss MoreNe Bishop Returns Home From Greensboro Visit

Miss MoreNe Bishop returns to her Greensboro home today after a week in the city as a guest of relatives and friends.

MoreNe Bishop Greensboro

Lexington guests visit High Point on Linday Street

Mr and Mrs B C Young and Mrs Henry Leak of Lexington were in High Point yesterday as guests of Mr and Mrs John Holmes on Lind say street.

B. C. Young Henry Leak Lexington High Point John Holmes Lind

Return from trip by Mrs Sheloff and son Billy

Mrs John Sheloff and her son Billy have returned after a week visiting friends and relatives across various locations in the western part of the state.

John Sheloff Billy

Wright Jones family heads to Virginia Beach for 10 days

Mr and Mrs Wright Jones and their daughter Ruth with Mrs J Hl Millikan of Trinity depart tonight for Virginia Beach for a 10 day stay.

Wright Jones Ruth J Hl. Millikan Trinity Virginia Beach

Mrs. G L Furgurson Guest of Danville Family

Mrs G L Furgurson of Danville Virginia is visiting Mr and Mrs L C Furgurson at their Church Street residence as a guest.

G. L. Furgurson Danville, Va L. C. Furgurson Church Street

Norfolk Man Returns Home After Week With Uncle

W. D. Jones of Norfolk Virginia will return home tonight after spending a week with his uncle W W. Jones on Richardson street.

W. D. Jones Norfolk, Va W W. Jones Richardson Street

Little Miss Leta Northcott Visits Denton Relatives

Little Miss Leta Northcott daughter of Mr and Mrs J W Northcott travels to Denton to spend a week with relatives.

Leta Northcott J. W. Northcott Denton

Local Couple Charles Amos Visit Expected West Vacation

Mr and Mrs Charles Amos, currently on a lengthy western vacation, are expected to arrive in the city in the latter part of this month.

Charles Amos West

Mrs J M Gray Visits Pleasant Garden Friends

Mrs J M Gray of this city is visiting friends in Pleasant Garden for several days.

J. M. Gray Pleasant Garden

Mrs H M Sechvest and Pauline Visit Pleasant Garden

Mrs H M Sechvest and her young daughter Pauline departed yesterday for a 10 day stay in Pleasant Garden.

H. M. Sechvest Pauline Pleasant Garden

Beavans Engages in Several Days Business Visit in New York

W. C. Beavans is spending several days in New York on business, meeting with associates and reviewing prospects. The trip underscores ongoing commercial interests and local economic activity in the metropolis.

W. C. Beavans New York

Captain Dowd and the Enterprise tomato tale

Captain Dowd is hailed as the tomato king of these parts and grower of the boss maters. The Confederate veteran receives praise for an encore after sending a sack of produce to The Enterprise. The newspaper’s agricultural expert likens themselves to Mark Twain in a Western weekly and notes guano as a dangerous bird while urging another fruitful call from the venerable gentleman.

D. Dowd Enterprise Mark Twain A. c

Japanese Divine 70 Preach Here

Rev. Tokio Kugimiya of Japan will address Wesley Memorial church Sunday school at the regular hour. A Trinity College alumnus, he came to America for the centennial celebration in Columbus, Ohio. Kugimiya is a leading Methodist figure in Japan and will speak on missionary work in the flowery kingdom.

Tokio Kugimiya Japan Wesley Memorial Church Kugimiya Trinity College America Columbus

Seize Baby for Board Case in Topeka

In Topeka Kansas a landlady demanded board payment from Mrs Gertrude Stevenson. When unable to pay the landlady took the baby and refused to return it. A court order directed a deputy sheriff to seize the infant, but the landlady resisted delivering the child in its clothes.

Topeka Kan Gertrude Stevenson Ida Clayton

Beauty Dame Harriet Turner Found Wandering In Boston

Harriet Turner, 46, a concert singer famed for her beauty, was found in rain and mud under a Boston College tree. She appeared aphasic and had wandered for days before being taken to City Hospital for observation. she had vanished from her southern home earlier in the week after leaving a note.

Boston Larriet Turner Boston College Miss Turner Sein Tervia

Change in Morning Republican Editorial Leadership

The Morning Republican announces a management shift effective Friday. EF W Prather sells all interests to George W Holloway and leaves the paper Mel Holloway becomes editor and general manager. The paper’s political stance remains, but news policy will broaden.

Morning Republican EF. W. Prather George W. Holloway Mel Holloway Nich

Junk Man Becomes Estate Heir in Hagerstown Probate

The will of Benjamin Berkson, who died leaving an estate valued at 100000 dollars, was probated in the orphans court at Hagerstown. He came to the town about 20 years ago with little and engaged in the junk business.

Hagerstown Benjamin Berkson Hagestown

Mrs JH Brearns Jr Returns From Marion Visit

Mrs. JH Brearns Jr returns tonight from Marion where she has been guest of her mother.

Marion

Labor rally sparks union action and mistrust

Labor leaders say 400 men pledged union obligation and plan another rally on East Washington street. In Greensboro on August 9 the parent teachers association declines to use the Mellon Rhodes swimming pool for playground children due to depth concerns, while playground leaders accept pool use and express public appreciation.

East Washington Street

Heroes Honored in Cabarrus County WWI Celebration

A 20 000 to 35 000 crowd gathered in Concord to honor local World War I heroes. Judge J C Pritchard of Asheville delivered the principal address praising North Carolina soldiers and their role in shaping American history.

J. C. Pritchard Asheville North Carolina

Visit of the Alspaughs to Winston-Salem Home

Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Alspaugh of Winston-Salem are visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. E. F. White on Hamilton street.

G. W. Alspaugh Winston-Salem E. F. White Hamilton Street

No meeting of the Young Woman's Missionary group this month

Officers said this afternoon there is no scheduled meeting of the Young Woman's Missionary group at Wesley Memorial church this month.

Young Woman's Missionary Wesley Memorial Church

Miss Nellie Muse Visits City After Shakespeare Role

Miss Nellie Muse who starred in a leading role in a Shakespeare play at Chapel Hill spent yesterday in the city. G G Dickson special representative of the Greensboro Daily News was in town on business for the afternoon.

Nellie Muse Shakespeare Chapel Hill G. G. Dickson Greensboro Daily News

Negro Shot in Dalston Family Row Stuns Charlotte

In Dalston a family dispute led to Robert Connor, an elderly black man, being shot twice with a shotgun while Russell Connor was stabbed in the back and neck. Robert may die. both men are hospitalized at Good Samaritan. George Campbell, Robert’s son-in-law, is jailed on charges of shooting his father-in-law and stabbing his brother-in-law.

Dalston Robert Connor Russell Connor Good Samaritan Hospital George Campbell

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Rose Theater Ring-Patieon Mrs. Bambere Ase Main Street Visiting Encles Mrs. Ring Pri Moffitt Furnishing Co the Apparel Shop ES Pens Lenengtonedlanshee Captain Dowd Prather Republican Detroit Alice Monroe Broadway Trac Ade’ S Department Store N. C Concor Concord Cabarrus Tion W. LL. Stamey & Sons N. Main St Miss Muse Charlotte Max Bones High Point, N.C Winston- Salem Elwood Hotel Winston Winston, Zinzendorff Guilford Hotel Union Croag Teaguetown Wallburg
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