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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jan 05, 1920

Page

5

Junior Division No 1 Missionary Society Meeting

Misses Gwendolyn and Thelma Cummins hosted a Wesley Memorial church Junior Division No 1 meeting. Mary Museneyy was elected president and led a devotional on What It Means to Be Christ's Friend. Three new members enrolled. old members listed. refreshments served.

Mary Museney Christ Thalia Copeland Bess Davis Frances Eshelman Margaret Gurley Dorothy Hoskins Jessie Kearns Edna Kearns Helen Marsh Annie Carter Marsh Mary Muse Alice Pitts Janie Redding Mamie Frances Stamey Dorothy Stamey Lo's Smith Marjorie Tate Elizabeth Snow Welborn Elizabeth Jones Mary Myatt Emma Nance Nell Adams Thelma and Gwendolyn Cummins Fred Ingram

Entertains for Daughter Adele Wineskie at Home

Mrs Frank Wineskie hosted a Friday luncheon at the Wineskie home on North Main Street High Point in honor of her daughter Adele Wineskie spending the holidays after attending Ward Belmont Nashville Tenn A four course dinner followed a theatre party with intimate guests Iris Burrus Josephine Wood Juanita Moffit Mae Kirkman Vera King Mary Harmon Lucile Sherrod and Fiora Mae Holliday all from South Carolina.

Adele Wineskie High Point Ward-Belmont Nashville Tenn Frank Wineskie Wineskde North Main Street Iris Burrus Josephine Wood Juanita Moffit Mae Kirkman Vera King Mary Harmon Lucile Sherrod Fiora Mae Holliday South Carolina

Large share of examined children found deficient

London December 5. The chief medical officer reports that among 533 400 children outside London examined in 1918, 259 000 or 48.5 percent were found defective.

London Board of Education

Birth announcement for Ful ton daughter

A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Frank Ful ton.

Mrs Frank Fulton

Poetry lecture highlights joint club meeting in Greensboro

The Greensboro Woman's club and Reviewer's club hosted a joint session with the High Point Woman's club guest. Miss Martha Winfield spoke on Contemporary poetry with readings by Louise Alexander, featuring Pavlova, The Opera House and The Blue Valentine, followed by a social with refreshments.

Woman's Club Reviewer's Club of Greensboro High Point Woman's Club O. Henry D'Hardelot Rogers Louise Alexander Martha Winfield Pavlova Amy Lowell Opera House Greensboro Daily News

Vestry to Meet at St Mary's Episco pal Church

The vestry of St Marys Episcopal Church will hold its first meeting of the new year at 7 39 tonight in the Elk s home parlor. A full attendance is desired as plans for 1920 will be discussed.

St. Mary's Episcopal Church Elk

Monkey Fur Hats Captivate Atlantic Shops

A quaint brown antique hat with a single monkey fur tail hangs over the brim, capturing attention as a popular item seen crossing seas to American shops. The design shows a simple, elegant silhouette focused on the distinctive fur tail as its sole ornament.

Personal News From Roland Park and Nearby

Joseph Weaver Jr. has improved from pneumonia at his home in Roland Park. Dr and Mrs H B Hiatt and their two children Billie and Houston left for Florida for several weeks. Tess Riddick returned to Burlington after holidays with relatives in High Point. A S Baker, visiting in High Point at Mrs J M S Salsbury's home in Roland Park, left for Detroit.

Joseph Weaver, Jr Roland Park H. B. Hiatt Billie Hiatt Houston Florida Tess Riddick High Point Burlington A. S. Baker

Mrs. E. E. White Returns Home After Visit

Mrs. E. E. White, guest of Mrs. H. W. NecCain on Johnson Street, has returned to her Greensboro home after several days.

E. E. White

Social News From Winston-Salem and High Point

Miss Elizabeth Fletcher returns home to Winston-Salem after a brief visit with Miss Lucille Pickens. Wyatt A. Pickens plans to leave tomorrow for school after holidays with his mother. Mrs C C Barnhardt hosts Ruth Plunkett Myrtle and Flora Williams for the weekend in High Point before they return home.

Elizabeth Fletcher Winston- Salem Lucille Pickens Wyatt A. Pickens Ruth Plunkett Myrtle Flora Williams High Point C. C. Barnhardt Johnson Street Greensboro

Student to Resume Studies at Peabody Conservatory

As the guest of Mr. and Mrs. J. Y. Wilson she expects to leave tonight for Baltimore where she will resume her studies at the Peabody conservatory of music.

J. Y. Wilson Baltimore The Peabody Conservatory of Music

Miss Vera King and Cicero Garner Visit Miss Edith Hill

Miss Vera King of Pleasant Garden and Cicero Garner of Elon College have been visiting Miss Edith Hill.

Vera King Pleasant Garden Cicero Garner Elon College Edith Hill

Student Frank Bacon Visits Relatives in High Point

Frank Bacon of Newton, a State university student, is visiting relatives in High Point today.

Frank Bacon Newton The State University High Point

Miss Mariana White Heads to Guilford College

Miss Mariana White departed yesterday after the holidays in High Point to begin studies at Guilford College.

Mariana White Guilford College High Point

Kerensky Sidelined in London Beefs and Beans Row

Gregory Zilbourg, former Labor Secretary in Kerensky’s regime, told Intercollegiate Socialist Society delegates at Greenwich House Barrow Street that Kerensky is living poorly in a London beef and beanery. He likened Kerensky's plight to a shared fate with the unemployed.

New York Gregory Zilbourg Kerensky Intercollegiate Socialist Society Greenwich House Barrow Street

Miss Josephine Wood Returns to Greensboro College

Miss Josephine Wood returns to Greensboro to resume her studies at Greensboro College for Women this term.

Josephine Wood Greensboro Greensboro College For Women

Katherine Harmon Returns to Guilford After Holidays

Miss Katherine Harmon has returned to Guilford after spending the holidays at home here.

Katherine Harmon Guilford

Visitors and Residents Keep High Point Busy Over Holidays

Philadelphia businessman Joel Blair spends days in High Point on business. Greensboro visitor Fred Phipps stops by. Raleigh visitors J F Hobb and Mr. and Mrs. Henderson from Detroit are guests. Teachers and relatives from Gibsonton Newport News Union Cross Meridian Mississippis towns join locals for holidays and gatherings.

Joel Blair Philadelphia High Point Ray Henderson Detroit, Michigan

Demand for Carpenter-Beckett Films Stuns World

From across the globe, including London on January 5, buyers clamor for the Carpenter Becket film of the brief 74 second bout. Producers say America bans fight reels, so US audiences remain untapped while the film is extended with training camp scenes.

London Globe America

Crimson Declines Harvard Game on California Trip

The Washington state college football team that beat Oregon this season sought a Harvard matchup, but the Crimson grid ders will play only the Oregon game during the California trip.

Washington State Oregon Harvard Crimson California

Elaborate rag bag for costumes described with jet beadwork

An economical design uses black material or an old sealskin to create a semi oval bag. Jet beads are applied on silk or velvet in bands with a beaded tassel and four bead chains tied to a ring and wrist band for a costume accessory.

One Third Of Steel Workers Remain On Strike

Pittsburgh reports that about 100000 steel workers still strike from the 850000 estimated total. Carnegie Steel and independents run mills and furnaces with near normal force while strike relief and canteens assist the needy. W Z Foster heads headquarters gathering returns as plans for the future are discussed.

Carnegie Steel Company W. Z. Foster National Steel Strike Committee

Lords to hear murder case on appeal of Beard

The House of Lords will hear a murder case on Tuesday in a historic first for modern times. Arthur Beard, a nightwatchman at Carfield Mills Hyde Lancashire, was convicted at Chester Assizes for the murder of Ivy Wood, a thirteen year old girl. The Court of Criminal Appeal reduced the verdict to manslaughter with twenty years penal servitude. The Lords will decide on the Crown appeal challenging the manslaughter ruling over drunkenness affecting mental condition. Beard will be informed in prison and may attend if he wishes.

London House of Lords Court of Criminal Appeal Arthur Beard Chester Assizes Beard Carfield Mills Hyde Lancashire Ivy Wood Lords

Dempsey Busy With Film Work Delays Carpentier Bout

Los Angeles January 5 Jack Dempsey world heavyweight champion spent the day on motion pictures and referred all questions about a proposed 45 round match to his manager Jack Kearns Kearns said the bout would be held in Tijuana under James W Goffrigh if Carpentier consents. no advance timetable.

Los Angeles Jack Dempsey Jack Kearns Georges Carpentier Kearns Tijuana California James W. Goffrigh Carpentier

Junior Division Holds Meeting at Wesley Memorial Church

The Junior Division No 2 missionary society of Wesley Memorial met Saturday afternoon at 2 30 at Edward Millis home on North Main Street. Forty five children attended and Rev W A Lambeth told the afternoon story after devotional exercises. Bobby Wilson was elected president Sherrod Morrow treasurer New mite boxes were distributed for kindergarten work in Japan. Grape juice and cake were served by the host’s mother.

Annie Carter Marsh Home Mission Fred Ingram Japan Methodist Church Lois Smith Jesus Hos Society of Wesley Memorial Church Edward Millis North Main Street Jim Kearns W. A. Lambeth Bobby Wilson Sherrod Morrow

Ward Arrest Tells of Toilet Water Chaser

Piqua Ohio report says local resident W. Ward was arrested on intoxication charges after allegedly admitting to drinking toilet water and hair tonic and then using flavoring extract as a chaser. The incident underscores dangerous alcohol substitutes.

Piqua Ohio W. Ward

Sable Coat Echoes Dolman Style in Rich Fur Wrap

Designers adapt the dolman look with a Russian sable wrap using pure sable and tails as an ornate hem. A soft resting collar folds back and fastens with a single large fur button. A matching muff balances the wrap with tails on both sides.

Burke Culpepper Here Next Sunday

Rev Burke Culpepper, famed Tennessee evangelist, returns to North Carolina for a three week revival in Lexington beginning yesterday. He has agreed to speak in Wesley Memorial church Sunday at 3 PM to High Point listeners and then continues his series in Lexington. Culpepper previously drew large crowds in High Point and was honored with a $2509 purse.

Burke Culpepper Wesley Memorial M. E. Church North Carolina Culpepper Lexington Tennessee High Point

Theatre party hosted by Parker Waynick for Roland Park club

An unusual Saturday afternoon affair at Parker Waynick’s home began with a theatre visit by members of the Roland Park Athletic club and close friends. The group then moved to a local drug store for a delightful ice course. Attendees included Richard Salsbury, Charles Salsbury, James Farriss, Charles Farriss, Joseph Cox, Jack Crowson, Alfred Caldwell, Amos Kearns, Carl Wood, Frank Wood, and the host.

Parker Waynick Waynick Roland Park Athletic Club Broadway Theatre Richard Salsbury Charles Salsbury James Farriss Charles Farriss Joseph Cox Jack Crowson Alfred Caldwell Amos Kearns Carl Wood Frank Wood

Pain and Sore Relief Ointment Ad Claims Deep Circulation Cure

An ad promises overnight relief from rheumatic pains and muscular soreness by rubbing a preparation on swelling sprains and stiff joints. It claims the product penetrates deep into circulation to remove disease germs and offers relief from pain and misery.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Gwendolyn and Thelma Cummins Ary Society of Wesley Memorial Church Moffitt Cook Christian H. Larsen Fort Washington Sigfred N. Nilsson Wilson Miss Nilsson France White House Krerensky Fred Phipps J. F. Hobb Raleigh Ida Guyer Gibsonville W. A. Parham W. C. King Asheboro Myrtle Hendrir Brother Union Cross L. D. Phil William N. Guyer Newport News W. W. Guyer J. 3. Roach Cincinnati Forest Henderson Meridian, Miss J. M. Luquer Jay Minor Washfield, Missouri City G. E. Kerr C. C. Vincannon Kearns Street Mabel Gatlin Carpentieia Beckett Steel Mills Pittsburgh Dempsey Anremael DM Arkirae Seems Sable PARTY
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