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High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Aug 12, 1916

Page

5

Social and Personal in Greensboro and Vicinity

A social column describes a formal receiving line with attendees in elaborate gowns led by Miss Nellie Muse and Roland Holton, listing numerous guests from Troy, Winston, Edenton, Statesville, Richmond, and Monroe. A late evening dance followed, with a watermelon feast atop High Point’s skyline. The Y W M S of Wesley Memorial church plans a Monday meeting at 3 30 in the afternoon at Mrs J W Wilsons home on Lindsay Street.

Nellie Muse Roland Holton Sallie Ewing Troy Dolly Varden James Hoover Carey Troutman Mooresville Archie Riddick Harriet Holton Winston Julius Smith Elizabeth Harris Kirk Callum Greensboro Lucile Holton Louise Snead Bessie Tate Bessie Woodson Tess Alice Riddick Edenton Alta Pickettt Henrietta White Verta Wall Maude Owen Evelyn Shiplett Violet Johnson Lena Cox Ethel Armethout Dorothy Virginia Henley Emily Brooks Louise Ingram Edna Wall Frances Mann Ruth Council Ellen White Grace Shields Mary Douglas Hatch Cecil Mariner Isaac Hunter Dr. Steinhofer Dillard Ragan Watt Redmond Stewart Goldston Sherrod Baker Lawrence Matton Charles Redding Rodney Snow Albert Freeze Waring Smith William Simmons Will Lindsay Hiram Armentrout Charles Kephart Wilbur Strickland Dave Stanton Tom Kearns John Peacock Wesley Memorial Church J. W. Wilson Linsay Street

Brilliant Reception for Visiting Young Ladies Hosts

A refined reception last evening hosted by the Misses Muse honored visiting guests from Troy, Winston, and Mooresville. The hall featured palms, ferns, white hydrangers, and golden glow decorations. Miss Leona Muse welcomed guests at the door while Miss Clara Blair accompanied Walter Kirkman at the foot of the steps, with Miss Ethel Daniels receiving inside.

Misses Muse Mamie Russell Sallie Ewing Troy Mary Harriet Holton Pansy Wimbish Winston Carey Troutman Mooresville Leona Muse Clara Blair Walter Kirkman Ethel Daniels

Silk Petticoats Range Now On Display At Low Prices

A new display features Silk Petticoats in all shades and high quality taffeta. Prices start at 98 cents to 1.98 for cotton blends, with a special offer of $3.95 for fine taffeta pieces. The event is presented by the M Furnishing Company.

Jesus America Henry van Dye

Social gathering at the Muse home featured music and guests

Miss Clara Blair entertained guests from Troy Winston-Salem and Mooresville with porch and music room games on the Victrola. Refreshments were served by the hostess and Miss Leona Muse. Several local families and visitors, including Miss Cora Barker and Miss Alma Harden, were noted as guests or returnees, while others left for home.

Leona Nellie Muse Mamie Russell Sallie Ewing Troy Mary Harriet Holton Pansy Wimbish Winston-Salem Carey Troutman Mooresville Clara Blair Hearts Howard Blair Leona Muse W. E. Luck Lula Cox Thelma Wineside Dot Snow Marie Stevens Statesville Pat Jones Violet Johnson Clara Steele Elizabeth Harris Kirk Callum

Social notes from Trinity and surrounding towns

Miss Pearl Farriss returns to Greensboro after visiting Trinity. Mr and Mrs J B Braeme and party return from Warrenton with Mrs Nathan Palmer and two sons staying several days. Visitors include Miss McCurson Wallburg and Dr McCurston. A stream of local residents travel to Winston Asheboro Thom asville High Point Durham Marion and Washington on various social calls and a birth is recorded for E K Willis Jr in Washington.

Trinity

Mass Meeting Urges Voters to Cast Convictions on Dust Issue

A physician speaker at a town gathering pressed residents to vote their convictions on Tuesday. He warned of the toll from germ-laden dust in High Point and urged cleansing the town while advocating civic improvements and street building.

Winda John Smith Aldermanic Dr. Burrus Dr. Coe Burrus High Point Terry

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