Picnic Supper Honoring Navy Officer at Hardy Home
A Thursday evening party hosted by Mr and Mrs Paul H Hardy honored Shubal Kirkman of the United States Navy. Guests joined a 6 pm gathering at the Hardy home and traveled to Jamestown for a picnic supper prepared by the hostess. The group returned for a late night dance completing a delightful evening with many attendees listed including Helen Reynolds Margaret Rankins Junita Moffitt Ruth Owen Ruth Welborn Margery Kirkman Frances Wood Trinity Mary Harmon Ruth Kirkman Lyman Redding David Barker Clyde Farley Jenkins Ray Trogden Karl Teague Henry Stehli Edwin Schneebeli Shubal Kirkman Mrs C L Wheeler Frank Ford and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul H. Hardy
Shubal Kirkman
United States Navy
Fast Green Street
Helen Reynolds
Josephine, Wood
Margaret Rankiis
Junita Moffitt
Ruth Owen
Ruth Welborn
Margery Kirkman
Frances Wood
Trinity
Mary Harmon
Ruth Kirkman
Lyman Redding
David Barker
Clyde Farley
Jenkins
Ray Trogden
Toccoa
Karl Teague
Henry Stehli
New York
Edwin Schneebeli
Lancaster
The
Navy
C. L. Wheeler
Frank Ford
Anderson Family Returns Home From Visit
Mr and Mrs Frank Anderson and their two children from Washington DC have returned home after visiting Mrs Nan Anderson and family. Miss Stella Anderson accompanied them. Nan Anderson will extend her visit with daughter Mrs Emma Johnson in Walnut Cove before returning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Anderson
Washington, D. C
Mr. Anderson
Nan Anderson
Will Anderson
June Barker
Stella Anderson
Walnut Cove
Emma Johnson
First Baptist Woman's Missionary Society Event
The Woman's Missionary Society of the First Baptist Church will hold its regular meeting and plan for upcoming outreach activities. Members are urged to attend for coordination and prayer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman’s Missionary Society of the First Baptist Church
American Women and the Charm of Lady Ruth Corsets
A renowned fashion authority praises American women for their grace and figures and recommends Lady Ruth Corsets as the key to rhythm and charm. The copy highlights corset selection and proper wear as essential for achieving the admired silhouette.
Lady Ruth Corsets Promise Graceful Figure Lines
Advertisement touts Lady Ruth Corsets offering new models with carefully planned materials and gore inserts to produce graceful figure lines. Prices range from 1.50 to 4.00 alongside silk hosiery and under maslin, inviting readers to see them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lady Ruth
Silk Hosiery
Maslin
Y P B Meeting at Wesley Memorial Church
The Y P B held a regular meeting on Thursday night August 15 at Wesley Memorial church with few members present. The group collected several pledges for the Liberty bond and voted on paying the Frances Willard memorial fund and the May Mack missionary fund. A social gathering is planned for Thursday August 29 at Miss Natalie Womble's home to elect new officers and collect dues and a May Mack offering. Miss Mabel Andrews played an instrumental solo to close.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thurgady Nvht
Wesley Memorial Church
L Berty
Frances FE. Williard
May Mack
I T
Natal’e Womble
May Mack Missionery Fund
Mabel Andrews
P H Dalton Missionary Society Meeting Canceled
Local church notes report the P H Dalton Missionary Society will not hold its regular meeting on Monday. Other updates include visitors and travels of residents, arrivals of relatives, and upcoming church services led by Rev George R Brown at Wesley Memorial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
of the
P. H. Dalton Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church
Social Evening Hosted by Miss Ruth Grissom
Miss Ruth Grissom entertained a small group on Friday in a convivial gathering not tied to a specific occasion. Guests included Miss Jane Shaw and Clayton Oakes of Lexington, with several other ladies and gentlemen present. Mrs J F Mendenhall was notified of her son J F Mendenhall Jr. arriving overseas. Mrs J Harvey Shields and her son Billy traveled to Winston-Salem to visit relatives. Friends were informed of the safe air passage of Sergeant C F Suttenfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Grissom
Jane Shaw
Clara Gris
J. F. Medenhall
J. F. Mendenhall, Jr
J. Harvey Shields
Billy
Wington-Salem
Local Church Services Invite Public to Sunday Worship
A regional church listing details Sunday schools at 9:30 to 10:00 a.m. and morning services at 11 a.m. across multiple denominations. It notes guest singers Mrs. Wilder of Norfolk, and Reverend pastors including James A. Clarke, Thomas L. Trott, P. D. Brown, Gilbert T. Rowe, George R. Brown, and Roy F. Linebach. Evening services vary with some churches canceling or offering 8 p.m. sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James A. Clarke
A. BE. Tate
Mornig
Wilder
Norfolk
Lutheran
P. D. Brown
A. W. Klem_me
Fire Reformed
Roy FE. Linebach
John W. Hedrick
Robert Parker
Endeavorers in North Carolina Promote Food Conservation
Christian Endeavor groups across North Carolina are canning vegetables to support Allied victories. The National War Garden commission notes rising demand for their canning and drying manuals and will award badges of merit at fairs such as Cherokee Indian Fair at Cherokee October 8-11, Eastern Carolina Fair at New Bern October 22-25, and Albemarle Fair at Elizabeth City October 15-18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Commission
Cherokee
James K. Henderson
Cherokee Indian Fair Association
New Bern
J. Ti. Parker
Albemarle Agricultural Association
Elizabeth City
Goodwin
Henry G Easley To Play At Lutheran Church Sunday
Henry G Easley, longtime organist of the Lutheran church, will return to his old organ for both morning and evening services on Sunday. His return offers his many local friends a chance to hear his musical talent again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry G. Easley
Lutheran Church
High Point Urges Residents to Stock Wood and Coal Now
City Manager warns fuel consumers to provide their own wood and coal for winter as another shortage is anticipated. Urges buying promptly to avoid shortage. August 5, year noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
Foley Kidneys Pills Endorsement for Middle Aged Wellness
An advertisement claims Foley Kidneys Pills support tired and diseased kidneys and bladder in middle age, noting the kidneys filter impurities from blood and protect against aches and pains. The copy promotes the product as a natural aid for aging organs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iann Drug Co
Red Cross Workrooms Ordered Closed Through September
The southern division of the American Red Cross orders all workrooms closed until September 1 due to material shortages. High Point chapter workroom to stay shut until further notice while a full inventory and reorganization of the women’s work department proceed. Supplies diverted to sleeveless sweaters and other items have affected soldier aid, though many High Point women continue sending donations to headquarters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Division
The
American Red Cross
Ord
High Point
Red Cross
Notice to Public Re Sunday Service by Interurban Motor Lines
Interurban Motor Lines announces service changes stopping Sunday motor line runs so drivers may attend church and Sunday school, with six weekday runs remaining. Effective August 18, 1818, the schedule will reflect the new policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Interurban Motor Lines, Inc
Interurban Motor Lines schedule 1918 High Point Winston Salem Greensboro
The schedule lists special trips from High Point to Winston 7:30 a.m. 11 a.m. 3 p.m. and from Winston to High Point 10:60 a.m. 2 p.m. 6 p.m. The High Point Greensboro line runs from High Point to Greensboro 8 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 11 p.m. and 3:15 p.m. Fares are eight cents per mile with door stops and one free suit case, 25 cents for a second. Local service runs daily with sober drivers and prompt courteous treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Interurban Motor Lines
High Point
N. C
Winston-Salem
Greensboro
Elwood
Winston
Zinzendorf
Alwood
Guilford
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Hardy Home
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Hardy
Ular
Moffitt Furnishing Co
Y. P. B. “Meeting
Molly Walters
Ouachita College
Arkdelphia, Ark
James A. Clark
M. L. Yates
Raleigh
South Main Strret
Mrs
C. C. Seawell
Asheville
Tennessee
Miss Margaret Billings
Durham
Corporal Oscar Shelton
J. W. Northcott
Walnu Street
Miss Janeshaw
Lexington
English Street
Mrs. J. R. Summers
Mrs. Summers
J. M. Hedrick
D. T. Andrews
F. H. Ford
Vty
Baltimore
Geo. R Brown
Dr. Brown
Wesley Memorial Methodist Epscopal Church
R. L. Loffn Hag
Myra Adams
Loflin’s Jewelry Store
Som
Clayton Oakes
Lex’nbton
Mae Barbee
Farris Kirkman
Jessie Wesmoreland
Alfa Ceel
Lucy Oakes
Franci Hoffman
Noel Shelton
Gail White Guy Byerly
Billy Meredon Bryce Bennett
Howell Albertson
Byron Kirkman
C. F. Suttenfield
Saint Mary's Episcopal
Thomas L. Trott
Wesley Memorial Methodist Episcopal
Gilbert T. Rowe
Sun_ day school
W. A. J. Idol
First Methodist Protestant Church
George R. Brown
Epworth League
Laders Aid Society
D. A. Stanton
East Green Street
First Methodist
North Main Street
Geo. R. Brown
R. H. Shaw
Wesley Memorial Episcopal Church
Christian Endeavor
West End Baptist
Jas
W. Rose
H. A. Cates
M. L. Kesler
Baptist Orphanage
Kesler
Christian Endeavor Societies
W. T. Saunders
L W
Willard
High Point Battery Co
N. Main Street
W. B. Inform Corset
Rose
William S. Hart
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