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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1919
Page
5
Mrs H B Harrison of Washington DC protests Atlantic City policy forcing swimming girls to wear stockings. She argues girls have curves and attractions not disgusting and asks the beach censor to act. She also questions the men with knobby legs in parade.
Sixty French brides of American soldiers returned to France aboard the Rochambeau after a stay in New York. They disliked the city and said U S divorce laws made it easy for husbands to separate.
Mrs. W. B. Sprinkle and son Walter visit Ocean View Virginia Beach with Miss Lillie Garner and Mr. and Mrs. N. L. Garner of Greensboro. The party departs by automobile for a ten day tour to coastal points.
Rev Roy Linebach who has been staying at Ridgecrest will return in time to conduct services at the First Reformed Church this Sunday.
Rev. C. P. Cobl, pastor of the Presbyterian church, has returned to the city after visits to Montreal and Asheville. He will occupy his pulpit Sunday and regularly thereafter.
Pliny S. Heeth of Thomasville Georgia is spending several days in the city as the guest of his daughter Mrs. William C. Massey.
Lester Teague and Earl Teague were among the High Point attendees at a Thomasville dance held last evening.
Wilbur Jones visited Thamasville last evening to attend a dance hosted by the city's younger set.
Charles Welborn attended a social dance in Thomasville last evening among a gathering of local residents.
Mr and Mrs W H Plummer left today for Franklin to spend several days with friends by motor travel.
Roland Holton spent a short time visiting Thomasville, leaving little trace beyond informal notes of his brief stay.
Charles Redding and Charles Kephart attended the social dance in Thomasville last evening, joining other locals for an evening of music and dancing.
Miss Thelma Wineskie and Miss Torothy Henley attended a dance in Thomasville last evening, reporting a socially active event with local residents and familiar faces in town.
Miss Mary Snerrod was in Thomasville last evening for a city dance event.
Miss Rose Wilson and Miss Zona Neese will travel to Salisbury today to attend a dance scheduled for this evening.
Miss Gaynelle Hepler departed yesterday for Badin to enjoy a several week vacation in the Carolina town with likely rest and travel plans.
Bert Brown of the United States navy is spending several days in the city with relatives, enjoying a brief leave.
B. W. Kannoy of Greensboro is in the city on business today.
Greensboro Aug 22 A message received by relatives reports the death of L. Richardson in San Francisco California after a six week illness. Richardson a highly esteemed Greensboro citizen was active in city affairs and had spent the last 30 years in local business life.
Fallon Florist, owned by J. J. Fallon of Lynchburg Virginia, opens new High Point location at North Main and East Washington streets. An experienced decorator Mr. August will arrive Monday to handle wedding and dance decor for events and small gatherings. Fallon invites inquiries as he prepares for a formal opening after decorating expert arrives.
Winston Salem Aug 22 President of R J Reynolds Tobacco Co confirmed the purchase of a large cigarette plant in Jersey City New Jersey for about one million dollars. Full possession by September 1. Reynolds representatives are on site to take over and begin large scale Camel production with added machinery and capacity.
J. J. Farriss the postmaster and operator of a government store seeks information on fur bearing animals trapped in the section during the past year. The bureau of biological survey requests counts and species for reporting to fur manufacturers. Blind tigers are not considered fur bearers.
Miss Mary Hannah of Mt Airy is spending several days in the city as the guest of Miss Margaret Rankin at her home on North Main Street.
The War Department sells new and reclaimed army blankets direct to individuals with ten day credit to municipalities. Prices vary by material and condition with all wool and cotton options. Municipalities may buy large lots and resell locally, transit costs and handling to be borne by buyers. Local orders require payment by money order and parcel post charges.
Wade Hinkle was found guilty this morning in municipal court of assaulting Brady Aycock near Commerce and Hamilton streets. Aycock testified he was pulled from his truck, Hinkle claimed innocence. a verdict of guilty was reached with a $50 fine and costs and a $150 bond set for appeal.
Chicago Aug 22 police arrested Frank Boyles of Sioux City Iowa in a South State street hotel as a suspect in the Dempster bank robbery. They found several thousand dollars in nickels on the floor and needed a patrol wagon to move the coins to the station. The Dempster bank was robbed on August 2 with about 6000 dollars taken. Boyles will be taken back to Dempster.
The First Baptist church hosts a special musical program Sunday evening replacing the usual service. Genevieve Moore, director of music, has secured many of the citys top musicians for the occasion. Rev. James A. Carlke says the message will be expounded by song and invites all to attend.
A fragment notes a small fibre case containing samples of Ladies and Men’s silk hosiery found around Raleigh. The finder will receive a handsome present by sending the parcel to D. M. Ray, 305 New Bern Ave. Raleigh on August 22, 1921.
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