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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jan 02, 1917

Page

5

Limits of Love and a Formal Society Reception Rite

Poetic meditation on enduring love contrasts with boundless longing. The piece describes a society wedding or engagement vibe at a lavish reception with gowns, punch bowls, and an orchestra. Attendees include Wightman Durand Roberts and Mrs J H Adams, with guests from Ashboro Greensboro Ruffin and Houston, Texas. The event features a blue charmeuse gown, buffet lunch, and a midnight Auld Lang Syne finale.

Ruth Welborn Mary Harmon Adele Wineskie Hallie Willaims Hood High Point Lodge Wilson Watlington Ruffin Bertha and Blanche Cox Ashboro Kathryn Burns F. E. Harlee Greensboro T. Guy Boyd Houston Tex

Philathea Class Meeting at First Reformed Church

A Phi lathea class gathering at First Reformed Church on January 1 appointed visiting social and missionary committees with Estella Wood Edith Anthony Effie Sechrest Rosa Stanly Emma Calhoun Bell Hubbard Sadie Farrington Lena Hedrick Mattie Welborn Kate Welborn Oma Smith L A Peeler and decided to use the class talent plan for the coming month.

First Reformed Church Estella Wood Edith Anthony Lelia’ Rickard Effie Sechrest Rosa Stanly Emma Calhoun Bell Hubbard Sadie Farrington Oma Smith Lena Hedrick Mattie Welborn Kate Welborn L. A. Peeler

Mrs Harmon Hosts Family Dinner at North Main Home

Mrs E T Harmon entertained a family dinner yesterday at her North Main street residence. Present were Mr and Mrs W P Ragan and children, Mrs J B Richardson, Dr and Mrs Sylvester Newlin, Miss Clarice Newlin, James Ragan, Mrs Amos Ragan, Mrs Annie Ragan Armfield, Mr and Mrs G H Kearns and family, Mr and Mrs H I Coffield, Mr and Mrs B C Harmon, Mr and Mrs J Gurney Briggs, Robert R Ragan, Ed Ragan, Mrs Gurley, and Misses Mary and Blanche Harmon.

E. T. Harmon North Main Street W. P. Ragan J. B. Richardson Sylvester Newlin Clarice Newlin James Ragan Amos Ragan Annie Ragan Armfield G. H. Kearns H. I. Coffield B. C. Harmon J. Gurney Briggs Robert R. Ragan Ed Ragan Gurley Mary Harmon Blanche Harmon

Miss Long Hostess Delights with Yellow Roses Dinner

Miss Helen Long entertained at her Elm Street home yesterday afternoon at 5 o clock with a delightful dinner. Yellow and white décor featured yellow roses fern and candles with baskets tied in yellow tulle. Guests included Lucille Sherrod Iris Burrus Lucy Neal Carr Mary Elizabeth Long Seborn Perry and Royster Tucker.

Helen Long Elm Street Miss Long Lucille Sherrod Iris Burrus Lucy Neal Carr Mary Elizabeth Long Seborn Perry Royster Tucker

Miss Harmon Entertained With Dinner At Home

Miss Kathryn Harmon entertained with dinner at her North Main Street home at 1 o clock today before leaving for West town Pennsylvania to resume studies. Guests included Miss Clara Steele Miss Grace Bencini Miss Elizabeth Harris Banks Bencini Richard Reitzel Lawrence Matton and Dillard Ragan.

Kathryn Harmon North Main Street Westown Miss Harmon Clara Steele Grace Bencini Elizabeth Harris Banks Bencini Richard Reitzel Lawrence Matton Dillard Ragan

Over the Tea Cups Club Hosts Thursday Meeting

Mrs O E Mendenhall will host the Over the Tea Cups club on Thursday afternoon at 2 o clock at her Gatewood avenue home.

Tea Cups Club O. E. Mendenhall Over the Tea Cups Club Gatewood Avenue

Parliamentary Law Meeting at Mrs Harmon's Home

Mrs. E. T. Harmon hosts a parliamentary law department gathering of the Woman's club at her North Main Street residence Thursday afternoon at 3 o'clock.

E. T. Harmon This Woman's Club North Main Street

Reception Tonight at Melrose Home

Mr and Mrs L C Sinclair entertain with a reception at their home Melrose from 8 30 to 11 oclock tonight in the notice.

Melrose

Miss Ida Sheage Guests Miss Ida Harris in Greensboro

Miss Ida Sheage spends a few weeks as guest of Miss Ida Harris on North Main Street. The pair enjoy an afternoon together in Greensboro.

Dance Attendees Reported at Twin City Club Event

George Lowe and Charlie Kephart were among those attending the dance at the Twin City club in Winston-Salem last night.

George Lowe Charlie Kephart Twin-City Winston-Salem

Miss Maude Owen Visits Thomasville for Christmas Hop

Miss Maude Owen acted as a visitor to friends in Thomasville last night, joining the Christmas hop festivities.

Mrs Hugh Clark to Visit Mrs Freeze in Concord

Mrs Hugh Clark of Winston Salem, visiting friends in Concord, is expected to spend a few days as guest of Mrs FE W Freeze on Lindsay Street starting tomorrow.

Hugh Clark Winston-Salem Concord FE. W. Freeze Lindsay Street

Miss Ruby Eldridge Plans Washington Visit En Route Home

Miss Ruby Eldridge formerly of High Point now living in Washington D C will arrive Thursday traveling from Atlanta to her home and stay a few days as guest of Mrs. E W Freeze on Lindsay Street.

Ruby Eldridge High Point Washington, D. C Atlanta E. W. Freeze Lindsay Street

Miss Wineskie Heads to Hollins Institute for Studies

Miss Thelma Wineskie leaves tomorrow morning for Hollins Institute Virginia to resume studies after spending holidays with her parents Mr and Mrs Frank Wineskie on Hamilton Street.

Thelma Wineskie Hollins Institute Mrs Frank Wineskie Hamilton Street

Charles Redding Heads to Trinity College Durham

Charles Redding leaves today to resume his studies at Trinity College in Durham, continuing his academic pursuits abroad.

Charles Redding Trinity College Durham

Perry Returns to Wake Forest After Holidays

Sidney Perry resumes studies at Wake Forest after spending Christmas with his parents on Thurston street. Mrs Bascom Hoskins shows slight improvement but remains confined to bed.

Sidney Perry Wake Forest Mrs C. C. Perry Thurston Street

Local residents on business trips and health notes

H B Warner of Lexington travels to Raleigh for several days on business. J W Wilson departs for Atlanta on a business trip. Mrs John H Shaw is confined at East Russell Street with a light grippe. Mrs O E Mendenhall spent the day in Winston.

H. B. Warner Lexington Raleigh J. W. Wilson Atlanta John H. Shaw East Russell Street O. E. Mendenhall Winston

Greensboro social notes recount visits by Harllee and Johnson

Mrs. F. E. Harllee of Greensboro returns home after visiting sister Mrs. W. G. Shipman on Gatewood avenue. Miss Helen Johnson also returns to the city after holidays spent with friends and relatives in Reidsville.

F. E. Harllee Greensboro W. G. Shipman Gatewood Avenue Helen Johnson Reidsville

Elusive Bristol Carp Finally Nets 27-Pound Catch

Henry Margerum of Bristol landed "the old boy," a 27 pound carp that had eluded anglers for years. The big catch was made in the Bristol canal and is now on display for the public.

Henry Margerum Bristol Bristol Canal

The German Hope and Peace Conference Outlook

A brief editorial note suggests German diplomacy aims for immediate peace talks, arguing military victories no longer suffice to secure gains and that diplomacy is now the key path to favorable terms. The Baltimore American frames the hope as urgent amid ongoing conflict.

Baltimore

Motor travel hits prohibition zone after January first

After January first the Washington to Jacksonville route will pass entirely through prohibition territory as laws take effect in Virginia and Georgia. The notice reflects a change in travel conditions due to prohibition policies affecting interstate driving.

Virginia Georgia Washington Jacksonville Fla The Christian Herald

Conference on vocational opportunities for college women

Toward the end of February a conference on vocational opportunities for college women will be held at Wheaton College Norton Mass under the direction of the social committee of the Y W C A The field of vocational opportunities open to college women will be brought before the conference in a thorough and systematic manner.

Wheaton College Norton Mass

Madame Gadski Sings in Winston-Salem Concert

World renowned soprano Madame Gadski will perform in Winston-Salem on January 10. It is her only southern appearance this winter and tickets go on sale January 3 at O Hanians Drug Store with prices 1.50 2.00 and 2.50.

Mous Winston-Salem O’hanion

Must Have Been What Did William Tell Do

A witty cameo on operas and composers, noting a contemporary remark that William Tell puzzled Lohengrin, suggesting a humorous connection. The exchange hints at light opera culture and playful literary mischief.

Pipe smoking among women worldwide noted in survey

A rare observation notes that globally many women smoke and that the pipe is a favored form of indulgence among those who do, highlighting cultural variations in tobacco use patterns.

Piedmont Building and Loan stockholders meeting set

The Piedmont Building and Loan Association will hold its annual stockholders meeting at 8 p.m. January 16 1917 in the Wachovia Bank and Trust company office High Point North Carolina. Election of a board of directors for the coming year and other business will be transacted. All stockholders urged to attend. December 15 1916 W C Idol secretary.

Piedmont Building and Loan Association Wachovia Bank and Trust Company High Point N. C W. C. Idol

Electrical exports eyed at 35 million in 1916

The estimate projects electrical goods valued at 35 million dollars will be shipped abroad in 1916 and describes the year as the most prosperous in electrical manufacturing history.

Courts sustain GE patents on Mazda lamps

Courts have sustained the patents on Mazda lamps owned by General Electric and barred further importations.

Mazda General Electric Company

Worth Attention of Women Kidney health remedy cited

Fay Shelburg of All, Missouri, says kidney trouble left her tired and in pain until Foley Kidney Pills. She reports two 50c boxes cured her and recommends the remedy. Mann Drug Company supplies it locally.

Fay Shelburg All Foley Mann Drug Company

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Dev Thavunagia Taana Rn Marylily Fisher Limits OF Love Wightman Durand Roberts J. H. Adams Elks the Elks Mrs. W. Ragan L. C. Sinclair R. H. Sechrest Florence Baxter R. W. Sills Oma Kluttz Wachovia Bank and Trust Co Mgr Philathea Mrs. Harmon Sanitary Fountain Service Bascom Hoskins Mme. Gadski Madame Gadski Allen TAL Smale Pse Stockholders’ Meeting Wachovia Bank & Trust CO New Year Savings Club of Home Banking Co Home Banking Co
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