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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1919

Page

5

Roosevelt the Man prominence at W O T club gathering

At Mrs Carter Dalton's Johnson street home yesterday the W O T club met for an afternoon on Roosevelt the Man with Mrs J J Farriss guiding the program. Papers by Mrs Alvin Parker and Miss Helen Brockett covered boyhood youth literary attainments and diplomatic relations with refreshments served. Guests included Mrs Richard Brash Mrs Harry Raymond and Mrs R B Terry.

W. O. T. Club Carter Dalton Johnson Street Roosevelt J. J. Farriss Farriss Richard Brash Harry Raymond R. B. Terry

Bazaar ends with strong sales at St Marys Guild event

In a late hour sale at the Printing and Office Supply company the Woman's Guild bazaar of St Marys Episcopal church sold nearly all items. Flower bead displays from California attracted attention and the Junior Guild supplied the children's table. The latest report shows proceeds over 70 dollars with expectations of reaching 80 dollars or more.

Woman's Guild of St. Mary's Episcopal Church California

Christmas Social Planned by BYP U Members

The B Y P U will hold a Christmas social tomorrow evening at 8 o'clock at the church. All church youths aged twelve and older and their friends are invited to attend.

Peple

Mrs Frank Luther to Host Guild Meeting at Willowbrook

Mrs. Frank Luther will entertain the Earnest Workers Guild of First Reformed church Thursday at 7 30 pm at Willowbrook Street. Elections of officers will be held during the gathering. full attendance is urged for a likely highlight of the year.

Frank Luther Earnest Workers Guild of First Reformed Church Willowbrook Street

Woman's Missionary Society Meeting at Green Street Church

The Woman's Missionary Society of Green Street Church will hold a meeting Thursday at 2 30 PM in the church. All members are urged to attend.

Woman's Missionary Society of the Green Street

Shortage of Church Leaders Sparks Stewardship Push

The conference urged a nationwide effort to recruit 100000 church leaders in five years. Charles Rowland urged Christians to recognize God ownership of all possessions and tithe for church growth while outlining a four week stewardship program. The session also covered a survey of foreign missions in China Japan and India, stressing need for rapid support and expanded presence.

Charles Rowland Laymans Missionary Movement Rowland Ten Million League of Christian Stewards Interchurch World Movement Far East Is Adart China Japan India

Explosion Kills Forty-Three at German Ammunition Depot

A massive blast at an ammunition depot near Wilhelmshaven in Germany killed forty-three workers as shells were unloaded. Dozens more were injured in the incident reported from Berlin. A separate item notes the play Taming My Husband beginning Friday.

Berlin Wilhelmshaven

Advertising copy deadline notice from The Enterprise

The Enterprise asks advertisers to submit copy early during the holiday season to avoid delays. For Friday edition copy should be in by Wednesday afternoon to allow timely composition. Advertising staff will cooperate to ensure prompt delivery of all last minute messages.

Local Rotarians Initiated in High Point Club

High Point Rotary welcomes new members in a ceremonial initiation attended by local leaders led by Carter Dalton and S H Tomlinson. Charter roster lists officers including John Peacock as secretary treasurer and a Winston-Salem delegation headed by Thomas Davis.

High Point Carter Dalton S. H. Tomlinson John Peacock A. S. Parker R. S. Terry Frank Wineskie J. J. Farriss A. S. Caldwell M. M. Hauser Dr. H. B. Hiatt W. C. Idol C. F. Long W. M. Marr C. A. Matton J. E. Millis J. P. Rawley Harry Raymond L. C. Sinclair F. N. Tate R. H. Walker Winston-Salem Thomas Davis Howard Rondthaler Kent Shepherd Robert Follin Fred Coble W. Thompson Carl Harris Eugene Vogler Leon Cash M. Grice

Miss Marguerite Kirkman Visits Greensboro

Local society notes list visitors and residents in Greensboro High Point and surrounding areas. Names include Miss Marguerite Kirkman Mrs. Willard Dyer Mrs. E. D. Farlow and children Rh L Spaulding B S Gray A C Morton Juanita Moffitt and others with brief travel or visiting details across Greensboro High Point Burlington Raleigh Morganton and Asheboro. Raleigh delegates attend cotton association meeting.

City Council approves extra firemen and new hose truck

At a 7 pm meeting the city council granted Fire Chief Horney authority to hire two additional firefighters. One supports a new LaFrance fire truck and the other provides relief for all stations. The council also authorized purchasing an automobile truck for light and water departments and set sewer extension prices at 30 dollars for four inches and 52.50 dollars for six inches.

Horney LaFrance Storney Cit Light and Water Departments

Wilmington Barrister Eugene S. Martin Dies at 80

Eugene S. Martin prominent Wilmington lawyer and dean of the Wilmington bar died here at age 80. He was known for his long career in multiple states and passed away on Friday.

Wilmington Eugene S. Martin

Former prisoner shocked by modern prices after 18 years

Chalmer Shuff, released after eighteen years of a thirty year murder sentence in Idaho, steps into a new world of $12 shirts and costly shoes. He recalls 22 cent shirts and rides in an automobile for the first time, learning of the Great War anew.

Boise Ida Chalmer Shuff Idaho State Penitentiary Shuff Shoshone Iso

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