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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1920
Page
5
Miss Clara J. Cox visited Greensboro yesterday. Miss Blanche Moore returned to the city and resumed duties at Commercial National Bank after a family illness. Dr. R. G. Reaves and his brother, with a party, visited High Point on Wednesday.
A reprinted critique from the Christian Advocate argues that women have not achieved in music and invention, then urges equal rights and a break from the “woman’s place in the home” dictum, calling for women to prove capabilities beyond domestic bounds.
Poem analysis of Christian martyrdom and sacrifice praising those who follow Christ. Imagery centers on the martyrs and saints who endure pain, cross, and danger to attain heavenly glory. The verse calls for Grace to join the faithful train.
The nation’s week of song reports success though influenza limits gatherings. It highlights a revered hymn to study memorize and sing during Lent. Organizers appeal for family singing evenings continuing the national movement.
The family of W. H. Andrews thanks neighbors and friends for kindness shown during the illness and death of wife and mother and for the floral offering.
Reports from London indicate an increasing number of cases where wounded soldiers recover but then lose short term memory. Medical officials seek causes and treatments while families await clearer diagnoses.
Rev Walter W Moore of Union Theological Seminary Richmond urges support for the Million Dollar Campaign for Christian education in the North Carolina synod. With March 1 closing, over 75 000 dollars remain to be pledged to reach 1 000 000 and secure 160 000 from outside sources. John R Mott warns secularism endangers the nation as pledges aim to fund 11 home mission schools and margin gifts.
January 11 1920 Green Street Baptist church honors deacon Herbert R Ward with resolutions praising his faith and service. The board extends sympathy to his family and arranges publication of the notice in High Point Enterprise Charity and Children and Biblical Recorder.
In 1919 the United States produced 276 million barrels of crude oil with 60 million barrels imported from Mexico. Projections for 1920 estimate total demand at 650 million barrels, 600,600 more than the prior year.
Peter Bradley of New York shows interest in furniture while spending a few days in this city.
Mrs. Nancy F. Armstrong, connected with Gould's estate, spent a few hours in the city as a business visitor yesterday.
Mrs. D. T. Andrews has returned to the city after spending several days visiting markets on the East Coast.
Mrs Charles Brown spent the day in Charlotte while Captain M P Phillips of Salisbury was in the city as a business visitor. R L Pickett visited Greensboro yesterday. R G Lassiter of Oxford visited High Point yesterday afternoon for business with the city manager. Miss Berta Welborn of Trinity spent a short while here yesterday. KR Spaulding of Asheville is a business visitor today. J J Rogers of Atlanta spent time in the city this week on business. A P Noell of New York spent Tuesday and Wednesday in High Point on business.
A. G. Langbridge of Greenville Washington DC is spending a few days in High Point and staying at the Elwood. Robert Jordan of Trinity visited the city for a few hours yesterday.
Friends across the state report Mrs. T. W. Bickett is rapidly recovering from influenza. She was the first to offer nursing services at the Raleigh emergency hospital during the epidemic. While caring for patients she contracted the illness and later fell ill herself.
W. J. Bryan comments that Governor Edwards will continue speaking against the liquor trade, arguing that any defender of the industry cannot avoid insulting the country’s conscience and sense of decency.
Great variety new and staple goods featured in Alexander's Remnant Sale scheduled Friday and Saturday with a Monday follow up. The event promises bargain fabrics apparel and household items for shoppers.
With city council expected to lift gathering bans, Rev James Preston Burke of Reidsville will conduct Sunday services at St Mary's Episcopal church. It marks the Lent season with a sermon on its meaning. choir practice hinges on order rescission. Remnant Sale at Alexanders runs Friday through Monday.
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