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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1919
Page
5
The local W C T U met at Mrs Martha Newlin's home with Mrs Alvin Parker as joint hostess. Reading prayers and songs opened the session as Mrs J E Kirkman urged choosing high character men for office to ensure peace and honesty.
Mrs. Sarah Smith returned to her home at 108 Bay Street after a visit to Moore Springs in Wade Mecum and Winston Salem.
Mrs. F. M. McCall, Miss Nellie McCall and Glenn McCall of Winston-Salem are guests in the city, hosted by the family of C. J. Floyd.
Mrs A Sherrod and Mrs W R Law with two sons Robert and Sher rod returned home after a two week stay at Lake Junaluska yesterday evening.
W. E. Beavans, a prominent merchant of Enfield, is spending time in the city as the guest of his brother W. C. Beavans.
Sergeant Charlie B. Numa Jr of Camp Wheeler is visiting friends in the city.
Mrs R K Marshall has returned to the city after spending two weeks at Connelly Springs Charlotte and Greensboro.
A son named Darrell Franklin was born to Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Taylor on August 15.
Mrs George Wilson and her daughter Evelyn spent Wednesday afternoon in Greensboro socializing with friends.
The North Carolina Good Roads Association and State Automobile Association may hold their next annual meeting in High Point after an invitation from William C. Massey on behalf of the chamber of commerce. Asheville also invited, but High Point is favored. decision rests with the associations executive committee. If accepted, hundreds of delegates could gather in June for discussions and planning, boosting the city’s profile.
Miss Marianna White entertained the Menagerie club Tuesday night honoring Miss Nina Whitaker of Elkin. The evening featured sewing and conversation, followed by sandwiches and tea for guests including Margaret Anderson Shelle Thomas Mildred Redford Odelle Peacock Emily Brooks Ruth Balsam Alice Riddick Mary King Mary Harmon Adele Wineskie Marjorie Kirkman Ruth Wellborn Juanita Moffitt Margaret Rankin Helen Reynolds Katherine Pickett Vera King Josephine Wood Lucile Sherrod.
Mr and Mrs A E Austin Ralph Austin and Miss Huella Austin of Raleigh stopped in the city last night as guests of Miss Mabel Guriley. They are en route to Blowing Rock for a ten day stay in their automobile.
A. S. Gueram of Wilmington was a business visitor in this city today.
Walter Rapp of Thomasville was a visitor in the city yesterday, prompting local chatter about his trip and activities during the day.
Housekeepers complain and grocers confirm a white sugar shortage in High Point. Brown sugar remains plentiful while distributors appear unable to supply white sugar from wholesale merchants. No clear explanation is offered for the scarcity, with speculation about sellers resisting government price controls.
Citizens in Charlotte Winston Salem and Greenville maintain a watchful waiting stance as street car men strike and Southern Public Utilities Co. rejects a settlement. Cars remain idle in the barns where left by strikers twelve days ago.
Silverware valued at 150 dollars was taken from Mrs. Jessie Hartman of 250 West avenue by a stranger whom Russell Robinson hosted on his veranda for five hours. Robinson returned home with his sister about 1 a.m. The man asked for a match and their conversation continued until eight o'clock before they parted.
Savannah announces the engagement of Elizabeth Candler daughter of Mr and Mrs George L Candler to Henry Lambert Sherrod of Atlanta with a November wedding planned.
Henry L. Sherrod, son of Mr. and Mrs. A. Sherrod of North Main Street High Point, will wed in Atlanta where his father is connected with the Ponce de Leon Ice company. The engagement drew interest among friends here.
Miss Gertrude Ferree of Ashboro and her guests Miss Marguerite Christman of Farmville are spending the day in the city with Mrs. Earl Craver.
Visiting Mrs McCain Mrs W R McCain and daughter Virginia of Waxhaw are guests at the home of Dr and Mrs H W McCain on Johnston Street.
Dr D R Pitts and Bristow Pitts have returned from Philadelphia where the pair spent several days. They were away for a Philadelphia engagement and are expected to resume local duties soon.
Mrs. J. M. Simpson and son James Hill left today for Spencer to visit relatives and friends.
Bethel Hinchman and Charles Kerry of Indianapolis arrived in the city today for a brief visit. The trip was made by motor.
Reverend and Mrs. S. S. Bost of Durham stopped in the city yesterday during their journey to Salisbury, spending a short time here before continuing.
George Low and W. H. Wade were visitors in Fairfield yesterday.
Officials postpone construction of the city swimming pool tied to the school playground plan. A summer canvass raised about 21,000 mainly from voluntary donations, with hopes for a larger funding effort if an active campaign is organized.
Washington August 21 leaders on both sides in the treaty fight entered a tense final stretch as the 10th vote approached on the Pittman proposal and related measures.
Washington. Senate in doubt over whether to vote on Pittman resolution for separate reservations to the league covenant, with Republicans favoring normal order and foreign relations action. Pittman and Hitchcock differed on timing while Fernald attacked Kenyon and Head packing regulations as stifling policy likely to raise costs and worsen service.
Screen star Clara Kimball Young was hosted by Admiral Hugh Rodman and Admiral R F E Coontz aboard the Wyoming. She won the title Pride of the Navy for aiding recruiting and received thanks from Admiral Coontz and officers. She attended a Shrine Auditorium ball honoring Secretary Daniels and fleet officers.
In Hines county court State Agent Stokes Robertson filed a petition seeking an injunction against the Big Five packers. The suit would permanently bar the packers from doing business in Mississippi.
Guests at Harry Austin birthday celebration arrived armed with razors and a revolver. the party was adjourned and guests dispersed after the tense incident at the Milwaukee gathering.
The text asserts that wearing more pears, especially close to the skin, enhances beauty and value. It warns that neglecting wear for a long period dulls their luster.
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