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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1920
Page
5
A lyrical poem by John Jordan Douglas reflects on the old year passing with sorrow and the new year arriving with youthful brightness. It contrasts aged memory with a bright, cheerful future, invoking nature and joy as themes.
In High Point the Home Service department led by Mrs Newlin received high praise for aiding soldiers and families. A December 20 1918 to December 20 1919 report shows 159 families helped with 637 98 total expenses in groceries travel clothing medicine nurses and other needs plus 354 letters written and 65 visits.
The Young Woman's missionary society of Wesley Memorial church met yesterday afternoon at Mrs A Marsh's home with Mrs J E Marsh and Mrs F B Sauls as hosts. President Mrs J W Wilson led devotions on Forces Needed for the World's Reconstruction. Members heard reports, read an article on Tithing, and viewed a stewardship poster. Pledge cards and year books were distributed, and each member received a typed membership list. Refreshments followed. pastor Rev W A Lambeth dismissed the meeting.
A meeting of the Woman's Missionary Society at Main Street Methodist Episcopal church was hosted by Mrs. M. P. Vail. Mrs. J. W. Williams was elected president. Rev. J. W. Williams led the devotional. Mrs. M. H. Blair was chosen as intermediate leader and Mrs. B. W. Edwards as junior superintendent. Refreshments followed.
Mrs Dred Peacock and Mrs A Sherrod welcomed members of Wesley Memorial church Woman's Missionary Society at their North Main street home. President W S O’Neal outlined 1920 plans, reports showed 1919 gains including 325.60 in receipts and pledges to fund a native Bible woman abroad. Lula Carr of San Francisco spoke on unprotected girls and YWCA work. A social hour followed with refreshments.
Mrs. Harry Raymond will entertain the Entre-Nous club Thursday at 3 PM on North Main street marking the resumption of activities after a several weeks suspension. FE. P. Wharton of Greensboro visited the city for a short time this morning.
Last evening at Miss Mabel Russell's home the Main Street Methodist church society held a lively meeting. Miss Mabel Spencer presided as program leader and leadership of a three month membership drive with colors green and gold was set. Captains Len Coltrane and Ruby Hicks were chosen and a future youth gathering was planned with refreshments served to eighteen attendees.
The Woman's Guild of St. Mary's church held its regular weekly meeting yesterday at 3 pm at Mrs. B. R. Thurman's Lindsay street home. With the president absent, Mrs. Rufus King presided and led devotional exercises. A brief business session focused on planning for the year, postponed until the next meeting due to executive absences. Refreshments were served by the hostess and her young son Master Bedford Thurman.
The Y. W. A. of the First Baptist Church was entertained at South Main Street last evening. Miss Rosa Lee Shields led a program on home missions for a large attendance, followed by a social hour with hot chocolate cake and candies.
Dr Charles A McMurry a renowned American educator will lecture at a joint meeting of the Greensboro Parent Teachers associations in the Greensboro high school auditorium tomorrow at 3 39 o clock The event is expected to interest Patrons of High Point schools as well
A narrator recalls a refined yet forceful moment with Colonel Hayes during a social visit in Kentucky. He dominates driving and social scenes while a family plan unfolds, confirming a strong paternal influence over the couple. Also notes a Baptist Ladies Aid meeting with a quilting party and officer elections at Mrs. J A Clarke's home.
The Philathea class of the First Baptist church will meet tonight at 7 30 at the home of Mrs Jas A Clark on Lindsay street. Members are urged to attend in full.
A wry Chaparral remark notes a friend sleeping in a bathtub with running water. The punchline hinges on the sleeper’s open mouth preventing overflow.
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