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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1919
Page
12
High Point high school varsity meets Lexington five and the local scrub team faces Bessemer highs in two Friday night matches at the armory. The Lexington squad reportedly carries an undefeated record this season, while High Point also fields a strong team and local fans expect wins.
Display cards in the city claim coal is unnecessary in Panama and there is no danger of strikes. The posters note Panama’s average temperature around 80 degrees and rarely colder than 60. Sergeant A Castle of the local recruiting office aims to sign up many recruits for Panama in the coming days.
The White Star liner Olympic is being refitted in Belfast to operate on oil fuel as it shifts from a war vessel to peaceful service. A new serial, Taming My Husband, debuts soon in The Enterprise.
In London on December 8 reporters note touring actresses now heat food over gas jets after night shows. During the day they rely on saucepans to hot water clothes and use flat irons for washing due to coal and laundry charges.
The Pritchard Address Lodge of Sorrow dedicates services to late Robert B. White Jr. and mourns his death. Speakers recall his character, family ties, and the impact of his loss on the community. The gathering honors his memory with prayers and the Vacant Chair.
The C and Y Railway timetable lists stations High Point Thomasville Denton and Gordontown with daily departures and arrivals. Times indicate expected train movements though not guaranteed.
Railroad timetable lists arrival and departure figures as information only. Notable departures include Washington at 1:07 am and 7:32 am, Birmingham 3:04 am and 4:30 am, Charlotte 7:17 am and 9:54 pm, Richmond 7:32 am and 9:23 pm, Danville 1:40 pm, Atlanta 11:22 pm, and multiple connections between Washington, N Y Washn and N O Washn with various 1:40 pm to 7:17 am windows.
H. P. R. A. and S. A. R. operate with times listed for Asheboro starting 7:05 am and 1:55 pm with 12:20 pm, 8:00 pm, and 8:16 am follow ups. Note indicates conditional stop and no Sunday service.
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