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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1920
Page
5
Miss Moore urges clipping and posting the songs printed for the week of song observance in city schools. Students and teachers are asked to sing daily, celebrating North Carolina with the chorus and verses praising liberty and home.
This notice invites citizens to observe February 22 to 28 as a national week of song to unite inspire and comfort the nation. Song readings studies and repeated singing are requested with cooperation from interested individuals. Genevieve Moore director of music provides the songs for the week at hand.
The wedding of Miss Ada Floyd formerly of this city and H B Kiger of Winston-Salem area was held secretly on the 16th in Missouri. The newlyweds left for Ohio Kentucky and other states and plan to reside in Winston-Salem again with Mr. and Mrs. Floyd.
Miss Mabel Gurley of High Point became the bride of D H Patten of Gibsonville in a Spencer Baptist parsonage ceremony conducted by Rev Studenbroke. The wedding was kept secret but news spread due to Mrs Patten's illness. The bride, daughter of Mrs James Simpson, has many Spencer friends. the groom works for the Southern Railway.
Announcement states the Woman's Missionary Society of the First Baptist Church will not hold its regular monthly meeting this week. Members may pay monthly dues or campaign pledges to treasurer Mrs. Chas. Weedon by Friday the 27th, with credit given despite the postponement.
H C e Turner of Albemarle spent the weekend in this city as the guest of relatives.
Two 112 pound bombs misfired during a proving at Aberdeen Proving Grounds flew down to a railroad track tearing up rails for 300 feet. The incident caused widespread alarm and prompted a decision to halt similar tests. Naval officers observed the proving and several other visitors were recorded in Salisbury Greensboro High Point and Lexington during the period.
Mr and Mrs James P Gibbs who have been confined at home on Johnson street with influenza are improving. B R Thurman and J C Coffield are spending the week in Wilmington on business. J W Wilson's condition is slightly improved as announced this morning.
J J Hayden shows improvement after an influenza attack while J DY Ward remains seriously ill at his Rankin street home with influenza.
Mrs C B Fields, long a resident at her sister Mrs W A Davis’s home on Centennial Avenue, has entered High Point hospital for treatment. Her condition is reported as very serious this morning.
Miss Agnes Littleford of Asheville and her brother Frank Littleford Jr with J El Wehry stay in High Point at the Elwood on business connected to the Frank Littleford Lumber company. Other local travelers include Paul Lambe and Frank Smith in High Point from Greensboro, plus Mrs JL Groves in Greensboro and Mr and Mrs Dale Starbuck from Greensboro visiting today.
George T. Penny of Greensboro visited here Sunday. Louis Cave of High Point is in Charlotte for a few days. Mrs. D. F. Folsom is recovering from influenza, announced today.
A 1791 tale recalls General George Washington passing through a Salisbury area town. A nine-year-old girl, denied entry to meet him, receives a kiss when Washington asks why she wished to see him. The anecdote, part legend, reflects local lore around the historic visit.
Louis G. Kaufman of Cincinnati travels to High Point for business. M. Schhlisselberg of Baltimore also visits the city on business today.
Miss Mabel Ivy is staying with relatives in Randleman for a short visit while Lloyd Warner travels on business in Winston-Salem today.
J P Williams of Winston Salem is spending a short time in the city on business today before continuing to South Carolina.
J S Ingram from Savannah Georgia was a weekend visitor in High Point, staying for a brief sojourn and local engagements.
Miss Louise Edwards is confined to her home on account of illness, remaining in residence under care.
R. Ju Pickett arrives in Greensboro for a business visit today inviting meetings with local firms and potential partnerships.
In Lawrence Massachusetts about eighty Plymouth Mills workers quit over a new outsider supervising their room after a change in foreman. The girls say they will not return until the previous boss is reinstated. One worker reported already ready for $40 pay this week.
Two weeks old Vera Agnes Hun sucker dies at 1 a m Sunday at 900 Park Street. Parents Mr and Mrs A L Hun sucker request sympathy as the infant’s remains are taken to Wadeville Montgomery County for interment today.
We thank friends for kindness during illness and death of our husband and father John Croker and for the floral tributes. From MrsJoin Croker and children. Advt.
A methodical housewife uses a chart and simple devices to streamline baking and general chores. The piece outlines practical hints: padded slip covers for bread boards, garment ironing with wax and salt, washing gloves, removing paint from windows, chilling candies, storing canned goods, and keeping beeswax near the iron for smooth results.
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