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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1922
Page
3
Seasonal sales highlight new hats and tams for girls in whites and colors from $1.00 to $6.95. Middy suits sized 16 to 20 years, sweaters from $2.95, novelty neckwear up to $1.00, silk hosiery $1.00 to $2.00, petticoats and gowns $1.25 to $4.95. Special umbrella values range $4.95 to $6.95, staples $1 to $3.95.
Delights include a Sheraton dinner hosted by A M Scales of Greensboro, a Tal Henry orchestra dance, and a swimming party for guests Louis Slade and Franklin Johnson at Hayworth Springs. Miss Lucile Morris guests at Miss Nellie Muse's South Main home. Willing Workers meet at Wesley Memorial. Daisy Davies Missionary society reviews the Passion Play. Numerous bridge clubs, receptions, and visits by Miss Anna Wener of New York mark a lively social calendar.
Fall dresses showcase a broad color range including toast nut brown wood tones flag royal blues and green in almond a grayed reseda. Bright emerald light empire rosewood and bright red provide contrast while daytime staples stay in tan black silver gray brown and navy with navy Poiret twill tailoring and simple dignified lines expected this autumn.
The community notes Mrs. W. G. Bradshaw’s return from New York with improved health and lists visitors and guests in town including L. E. Bryant of Philadelphia, Frank Samson of Atlanta, F. R. Lyndon of Nashville, and families on Johnson and Colonial Drives. Rev. Mr. Trueblood will conduct services in Statesville Sunday.
A telegram from Mayor William Hale Thompson of Chicago thanked Mayor John F. Hylan for his offer to cooperate on bus operation. Thompson praised Chicago streetcar strike handling and expressed interest in discussing modern transportation for big cities at a future date.
Lexington August 11 report that a contract is let for a new school building near Thomasville in the consolidated district. The project is expected to be completed by November 1 with work to begin this week.
The article highlights fall fabric trends with heavy brocaded crepes and chiffon fabrics featuring velvet stripes. Plush striped satin or crepe is favored for afternoon gowns, offering striking relief and two color options with neutral backgrounds and brilliant patterns.
Wag ger's promotes a city wide Anniversary Sale with unusually low prices on high grade jewelry. Special deals, limited selections, and marquee pieces highlighted to attract shoppers. The promotion emphasizes value and affordability during the event.
Special to the Enterprise reports the United Confederate Veterans of North Carolina will travel to Asheville for the state reunion in September. This marks the first return of the group to the city in many years and every effort will be made to ensure the veterans remember their stay for a lifetime.
County commissioners approved a 26000 bond issue for Britts township road work at their regular monthly meeting. The item appeared amid other agenda notes while catalog mentions of fabrics and a Nant sale at Alexanders.
In Lumberton on August 11 a local ads note a Great variety of new and desirable goods at Alexanders Remnant Shop. The piece promotes Wagger's Anniversary Sale with emphasis on high class jewelry cut glass and a large stock.
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