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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1921
Page
5
Miss Polly Heitman returned to Washington D C after spending Christmas in High Point with her sister Mrs R B Terry Roland Park.
Mrs J Mat Hedgecock and her young son Leslie are guests of friends in Boonville and will be away briefly, expected to return midweek to their home on the Parkway.
Dr and Mrs J J Hamlin were guests in Liberty for the weekend attending a Pickett family reunion in the city. Dr Hamlin and son Joseph flew back to High Point by airplane with Neese Willard.
Mrs. O P Moffitt hosts at Lindsay street as Philomathean members hold their first meeting of the New Year. The gathering, moved from Friday to Wednesday, convenes at 3 o clock Wednesday afternoon with special notice of the date change.
Miss Frances Morris a popular member of the high school faculty in this city returned to High Point Sunday from Mocksville. She has been home for the Christmas holidays and is now back at the Charles Sheloff residence on North Main Street.
Rev Roy E Leinbach departed last night for Ocean Grove New Jersey to conduct services at the First Presbyterian church He will be away two weeks and during his absence Dr A D Wolfinger president of Catawba College will fill the pulpit at the First Reformed church in this city
Miss Myatt Herndon formerly superintendent of the Carolina General Hospital arrived in High Point to take new duties as city nurse. She resides at 229 White Oak Street and can be reached there or at the Red Cross office, 580.
The Philathea class of the First Baptist church schedules its regular monthly business meeting for tomorrow night at 7 30. It will be held at the home of the Misses Shields, 115 West Russell Street.
The notice calls officers to be present as matters of great importance will be discussed at the occasion.
Miss Bess Sheloff resumes her studies in the senior class at the North Carolina College for Women after spending two weeks in High Point for the Christmas season where she received several social courtesies.
Dr and Mrs C S Grayson hosted a New Year dinner at their home 204 English Street. A six course menu featured narcissi and holly decorations marking places for Mr and Mrs D H Parsons, Mr and Mrs Gurney H Kearns and the Graysons. The intimate gathering was one of many small New Year events and proved successful.
The High Point Business and Professional Women's club meets Tuesday at 7 30 PM in the YWCA hut East Green Street. J J Farriss will speak on Woman's Role in the Betterment of Civic Conditions. First meeting of the new year aims for full attendance.
A visiting young lady drew a large crowd of friends and admirers at the Station on Sunday evening to bid her goodbye. A well-known exporter was among the attendees, highlighting the event's notable notice.
A Saturday afternoon event at the hut from 3 to 5 30 drew charm and cheer. Miss Lou Owen hosted with Miss Edth Moore and a host of helpers including Miss Corinna Lambert Miss Mildred Tabb Miss Esther Lambert and Miss Alice Barbee as Mrs. Guy Wells and Mrs. D. B. Gregg served tea. The cottage glow from Christmas decorations enhanced the welcoming atmosphere.
Miss Elizabeth Chesterman, a favorite Christmas visitor and guest of the W. Louis Tables on the Park Way, returned Sunday night to her Richmond, Virginia home. Her absence will be keenly felt by a wide circle of friends and admirers in High Point.
Miss Iris Burrus, a popular social figure and Converse College student in South Carolina, drew attention at a Saturday afternoon gathering hosted by Mrs. Rob Sheloff on Johnson Street. Five tables of rock were set up for the entertainment.
On Monday the Woman's Auxiliary of St Marys Episcopal meets with Mrs W B Tabb on the Parkway at 3 o'clock. The Mission study class of Wesley Memorial meets at the church led by Miss Genevieve Moore at 3 o'clock. The Woman's Auxiliary of the Friends meets with Mrs C T Harmon on North Main street at 3 30. Circle 1 of First Baptist meets with Mrs J W Gilbert at the Richardson residence on Broad street at 3.
Tuesday gatherings include the Tuesday Bridge club with Mrs. Houster Boyd Hiatt at her Roland Park residence at 3 o clock. The W T club with Mrs J J Farriss at Roland Park at 3 30 not 2 30. High Point BPW club meets at the YWCA hut on East Green street at 7 20 where Farriss will deliver an address.
Wednesday general business meeting of the Woman's club at the Elk's home on Brod street at 3:30. Philomanthean club gathers with Mes O. BP. Moditt on Lind say street at 8 o'clock. All members urged to note the date change.
Thursday meetings announced for the Eastern Star with Mrs S Wall at Lindsay Street at 3 PM. A cross club gathers with Mrs J RR Reitzel on North Main at 8 PM. Board of Directors for the YWCA meets at the event on East Circle Street at 7 30 PM.
Friday schedules show Gamma Zeta club meeting with Mrs HRandall Mann on Hamilton street at 3 o clock and Girl Reserves gathering at W Co on Main Street with an all attendees expectation. Saturday lists Junior Guild of St Marys church meeting with Mrs George Washington Sadtter on North Main street at 8 o clock.
Carmel Rothrock visits Mrs. John Sheeloff while Miss Burrus returns to Converse College after Christmas with Dr. and Mrs. Burrus. Kindergarten work resumes January 4 as High Point social circles end the holiday, and a young set dinner party with five courses is reported with couples dancing at the Raymond residence.
Mas greens and holly mistletoe and poinsettia flowers adorned the card Suite. Mrs Biecoff assisted by Mrs John Sieceloff served an elaborate fruit salad course during the appointed hours. Playing rock featured Iris Dur rus Lucille Sherrod Josephine Wood Catherine Raymond Lucy Neal Carr Adele Wineskie Delphine Holder Isabel Tate Helen Weedon Helen Long Frances Welch Vera King Helen Reynolds Catherine Pickett Fannie Smthwalker Stella Norman and Mister Mattie Curtis.
New York fashion note from Cora Moote advises Junoesque women to avoid strict corseting and embrace unbroken lines. Teresa Maxwell-Conover, star of Honeydew at the Casino, exemplifies statuesque styling with tight sleeves, careful waistline handling, and gowns that drape softly to maintain a long silhouette.
Among the most attractive visitors in High Point during the Christmas holidays were Miss Vera Idol and Miss Edith Hayworth. They left Sunday night with Idol heading to Richmond to join the faculty of the Richmond schools and Hayworth traveling to Washington DC. Miss Agnes Dodson of Winston-Salem and Miss Mary Martin of Danbury have returned to High Point after holidays. both are faculty at the South Main Street graded school.
The Associated Charities seeks $6,000 for the year with Mrs Frank B Gurley as secretary. Donations arrive in varying amounts from local citizens while some show little interest. Contributions include Mrs A N White $2.50, Joseph D Cox $48, Gus M Hauser $325, and others totaling several hundred dollars.
Dr J J Hamlin a local dentist arrived in High Point last night by airplane from Liberty 22 miles east of Greensboro where he had been for several days. He traveled with his four year old son and Neese Willard who piloted and owned the plane. The return trip took 25 minutes landing on Willard's field near the city. Hamlin said his son slept during the flight and the journey was enjoyable without mishap.
Earle Johnson, an ex service man, found guilty in municipal court today of larceny of a coat suit from Mrs J R Johnson. Judge Aickman sentenced him to 90 days on the county roads with a $300 bond for appeal. Louis Haskins fined $10 and costs for gambling. C B Harrelson and R D Hagie pleaded guilty to traffic ordinance violations and were dismissed upon paying half the costs.
Reports from Villagarcia Spain state the Spanish steamer Santa Isabel has wrecked at the bay entrance near Salvera island on the northwest coast with considerable loss of life. The vessel is described as being four logs in length.
The Annual Meeting of the Stockholders of Commercial National Bank of High Point North Carolina will be held in the Directors Room on Tuesday January 11 1921 at 10 oclock a m for the election of officers and other business Dec 10 1920 V A J Idol Cashier
State capitols open with focus on tax reform retrenchment and budget plans. News highlights include public improvements, utility regulation, public welfare, and anti Blue laws across multiple states with action set on January convenings and future sessions.
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