Balkcum announce birth of daughter Jewel Ida
Mr and Mrs M J Balkcum announce the birth of a daughter Jewel Ida on December 21 Mrs Balkcum was formerly Miss Nellie Roach of this city Mrs Welborn home from Hot Springs Mrs John S Welborn returned from Hot Springs Ark after five weeks En route she visited Atlanta and Stone Mountain Prayer meetings to be held tomorrow in Division C two meetins at 2 and 3 oclock Yeager Sellers wedding Hickory Record says Miss Virginia Sellers and Mr Mason J Yeager married at First Baptist with Rev W R Bradshaw The couple will reside in Hickory after a trip to New York and other northern cities Accompanying card notes his home in Hickory beginning January 15 1926
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. J. Balkcum
Jewel Ida
John S. Welborn
Hot Springs
Ark
Division C
C. B. Lewellen
Tryon Street
R. M. Jones
Highland Avenue
Yeager-Sellers
Hickory Record
Virginia Sellers
Mason J. Yeager
First Baptist Church
W. R. Bradshaw
Julius Alexander Sellers
Hickory
Mr. Yeager
John W. Yeager
Columbus
Ohio
Yeager Manufacturingf Company
New York
Shuford
Twelfth Avenue
Mason J. Yeeger
North Carolina
Bethlehem
Judea
Local residents spend holidays visiting relatives
Jacob H. Froelich visits sister Katherine in Denver for Christmas. Carter Dalton and family spent yesterday at Gold Orchard in Wilkes County. Matt Wall leaves for a western business trip. McCains return home for the holidays. Alpha Bartlett of Houston visits Fred Bartlett on Guilford avenue. Catherine Whitener from Catawba College stays with Rev. and Mrs. Milton Whitener. Henry Kearns Jr and wife arrive from Washington and stay with Mrs. Kearns on Steele street before leaving for Marion. J W Streetman Jr of Marion takes a position with Mann Drug Co and returns to the old stand on Thurston street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carter Dalton
Gold Orchard
Wilkes County
Alpha Bartlett
Houston
Texas
Fred Bartlett
Guilford Avenue
Henry Kearns, Jr
Washington
High Point
Kearns
Henry Kearns
Steele Street
Marion
J. W. Streetman, Jr
N. C
Thurston Street
Christmas Message Urges Silent Worship and Joy
A meditation on Advent contrasts worldly busyness with silent spiritual practice. It urges readers to embrace quiet prayer and reverent waiting on God to regain Pentecost infused peace, joy, and strength in daily life across city and farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesus
Lamb of God
Healing in Silence with God for Busy Lives
The piece urges daily quiet time away from worldly duties to seek solace in God. It argues silence offers healing balm and renewed spirit for both farmers and city residents, asking readers if they experience daily communion and peace.
G W King Forsyth farmer dies at home near Wallburg
George William King of Forsyth county died at his home near Wallburg at 5 this morning after months of declining health. He suffered Bright's disease and is survived by his widow four sons J W King Winston Salem C A King High Point W M King and C O King High Point R F D No 4 and sister Mrs Francis Canter Clemens. Funeral at his residence Tuesday at 10 with Rev B R Crowder, burial in Oakgrove Baptist cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George William King
Forsyth County
Wallburg
King
Bright
J. W. King
Winston- Salem
C. A. King
High Point
W. M
C. O. King
High Point R. F. D
The Charmer Arrives on Broadway With Pola Negri
Pola Negri recalls hunger memories from 1905 Russia while filming The Charmer for Paramount. The Polish star describes a night of Cossack raid, burning estate, and surviving on rye bread and bacon as her family sought aid. Cast includes Robert Frazer, Wallace MacDonald, Trixie Friganza, Cesare Gravina, and Gertrude Astor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pola Negri
Paramount
Charmer
Miss Negri
Sidney Olcott
Russia
Charmers
Robert Frazer
Wallace MacDonald
Trixie Friganza
Cesare Gravina
Gertrude Astor
Furniture display for Mechanicsville high school bids
Representatives of several school furniture houses show samples in the Mechanicsville high school building as the city school board committee reviews equipment for the new high school. The committee includes J A Davis chair Dr D A Stanton and John W Hedrick with Charles F Tomlinson ex-officio. The furniture for the new building between Jones and Chestnut streets is not being considered today and will be reviewed later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City School Board
Mechanicsville
J. A. Davis
D. A. Stanton
John W. Hedrick
Charles F. Tomlinson
Jones and
Chestnut Streets
Mirimar Yacht Search Boosted by Tender Arrival
In Miami on December 21 AP reports the Mirimar Jr tender arrived to aid in locating E. M. Statler's yacht Mirimar. The two boats traveled parallel routes along the Atlantic coast with the last joint sighting at Morehead City, North Carolina on November 30, the Savannah light ship previously reporting a sighting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miami
Fla
E. M. Statler
Mirimar
Mirimar, Jr
Atlantic Coast
Morehead City
N. C
Paper Manufacture in China About 100 B C
A Chinese source notes the creation of paper around 100 B C marking an early development in papermaking. It highlights ancient techniques and regional centers that contributed to the craft's spread.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Vast U S Forests Held Billions of Feet of Lumber
The article states the original forest of the United States contained 5.2 trillion feet of lumber. It notes vast timber resources present before extensive industrial harvesting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Baldwin rejects protection for iron and steel firms
Premier Baldwin told the House of Commons that the government cannot grant protection under the safeguarding of industries procedure. The decision means no import duties will be imposed to assist the iron and steel sector.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Itec
Baldwin
House of Commons
Iron and Steel Companies
Small Fire Hits Country Club House Last Night
A small fire broke out at the High Point country club house around seven yesterday evening. Heat from the fireplace is believed to have started the blaze. Fire Chief Horney was notified and arrived quickly, extinguishing the fire with a bucket of water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point Country Club
Horney
Country Club
Children Plan Christmas Exercises at Reformed Church
Children plan to see Santa at the Reformed Church on Wednesday night at 7 30 for a Christmas program with gifts, singing, and a splendid program. An offering will be taken for Nazareth Orphan's Home at Crescent, N C.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Reformed Church
Nazareth Orphan’s Home
Crescent
N. C
Mr. Andrews To Spend Holidays In the City
T Wingate Andrews, superintendent of city schools, expects to spend most of the Christmas holidays in High Point. He said a small force of workmen was busy repairing school buildings here for the January 4 opening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Wingate Andrews
High Point
Civitan Luncheon Set At Sheraton Tuesday
The High Point Civitan club will hold its semi monthly luncheon at the Sheraton hotel tomorrow at 12 15 o clock. A Christmas program will be rendered and all members are requested to be present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point Civitan Club
Sheraton Hotel
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Mrs. Welborn
Mirrolien
Virginia
Park and Tilford
Schrafft
Cecil’s Store
Wachovia Bank
Nat Walker
Optometrist
Hart Drug Co
Jacob H. Froelich
Denver, Colo
Miss Katherine Froelich
Matt Wall
Frank, Niven
Ira McCain
Mrs
W. R. McCain
Catherine Whitener
Catawba College
Salisbury
Milton Whitener
OF Christ
Hosier
Beacon
Moffitts
G. W. King
Forsyth
the Charmer
William Pox
Oh Fool
Featuring
Edmund Love
Channing Pollock
Tom MIX
Rainbow Trail
LLOYD
Stamey’s
Broadhurst
Chas.e. McManus
Les Alt St. Re
Patti
Santa
Beavans
the Ladies’ Store
Mr. Andrews
Civitan
Emerywood
Stephen C. Clark
Xmas
Holmes
Edwards
A. E. Alexander & Co
Moore’s Motor Express
Winston
Greensboro
Dany
Asheboro
Yellow
Wrenn ST
Resul
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