Literary club hosts refined afternoon on Lanier and Nevin
At Mrs. R H Sechrest home on South Main street the Woman's club literary department met with Greensboro guests for a first year gathering from 8 to 6 o clock. The program featured Sydney Lanier and Ethelbert Nevin through piano solos vocal numbers and a life sketch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. H. Sechrest
South Main Street
Woman's Club
Greensboro Club
Sydney Lanier
Ethelbert Nevin
Robt. Sechrest
W. H. Slane
Robert Sechrest
Clara Boyd
Nevin
Joe Taylor
Greensboro
H. A. White
Lanier
W.H. Stane
Poetic tribute to the American flag by Drake
The excerpt describes Freedom unveiling the flag as night yields to dawn. An eagle bearer descends from the sun with the symbol of the chosen land, as stars and stripes emerge in celestial colors. The imagery emphasizes national pride and the flag’s enduring symbolism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Rodman Drake
W W C T U to Hold Evening Meeting
The local W C T U will hold a prayer service tonight at 7 30 at Mrs Walter White's Johnson Street. A special feature will be an address by Rev Andrew F Mitchell of the Friends Church on the coming national prohibition. Members and interested people are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter White
Johnson Street
Andrew F. Mitchell
The
Friend’s Church
East Bend Wedding Of Miss Ethel Davis And Dr W F Clayton
Miss Ethel Davis will wed Dr W F Clayton at 2 50 PM in East Bend North Carolina. The ceremony takes place at the bride’s home with only relatives and íntimate friends present. Rev James A Clark of First Baptist Church will officiate. The couple will honeymoon in Florida and then return to High Point to reside.
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High Point
East Bend
N. C
Ethel Davis
W. F. Clayton
James A. Clark
First Baptist Church
Florida
Eugene Jarrett
Clayton-Davis
Estelle Davis
Popular Dance Set At Armory With Orpheum Orchestra
Indications point to many devotees of Terpsichore at the armory this evening at nine for a special popular dance with music by the Orpheum Orchestra. Admission is by couple’s card only, obtainable at the entrance. price covers the usual war tax on dances and amusements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orpheum Theater
Kirkman-Wrenn party to spend winter in Havana Cuba
Judge and Mrs QC Arthur Kirkman and Mr and Mrs M J Wrenn plan a winter trip to Havana and other tropical sites to visit O A Kirkman Jr a Havana student. They considered canceling due to Cuban strikes but were reassured by Kirkman Jr that violence remains minor and not alarming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Kirkman
M. J. Wrenn
Havana
Cuba
O. A. Kirkman, Jr
Kirkman
Jamada
United States
Wednesday Afternoon Bridge Club Meets at Rochelle Home
The Wednesday Afternoon Bridge Club met yesterday from 3 to 5:30 at Mrs. T. V. Rochelle's Parkway home. Miss Durland and Mrs. Cummings won top and guest prizes, with refreshments served including fruit salad and sandwiches. Attending were Mrs. B. S. Cummings Mrs. Robert Shel off Mrs. E. M. Shipman and Mrs. Bruce Carraway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. V. Rochelle
Oscar Durland
B. S. Cummings
Robert Sheloff
E. M. Shipman
Bruce Carraway
Sorosis Club Entertained by Mrs Raymond Home
Sorosis club will be entertained Saturday afternoon at 3 o'clock at the home of Mrs. Harry Raymond with Mrs. Samuel D. Brash as hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sorosis Club
Harry Raymond
Samuel D. Brash
Hos
Priscilla Club Schedule Incomplete Meeting Notice
Meeting details for the Priscilla club are incomplete with a missing time and date. references Mrs. F. P. Ingram as a contact and notes tomorrow afternoon as the intended window.
Teachers Hear Greensboro Speeches by Dr. McMurray
Practically every city teacher attended lectures by Dr. Charles Mc Murray at the North Carolina College for Women in Greensboro this week and voiced high praise for his inspiring talks. Notables present included Claude A. Smith Edna Wall Mrs. C. A. Barbee Miss Nan B. Williams Mrs. R. F. Johnson Mrs. F. M. Waters Mack Hiatt Mrs. R. R. Smith Miss Sarah Wood Mrs. A. M. Myatt Miss Gertrude Hughes Mrs. A. K. Frazier Miss Ellen White and Mrs. A. M. Richardson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles McMurray
North Carolina College For Women
Greensboro
Claude A. Smith
Edna Wall
C. A. Barbee
Nan B. Williams
R. F. Johnson
F. M. Waters
Mack
High Point Personal Notes Linked to Regional Events
W A Mitchell becomes high point representative for Oridge Weathers Motor Co Greensboro handling Paige Oakland Kissell cars. Mrs C C Robbins attends Long Ward wedding in Graham. Numerous residents visit, travel to East Bend for Clayton Davis nuptials, and others run business in High Point.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Mitchell
Oridge-Weathers Motor Company
Greensboro
High Point
Paige
Oakland
Kissell
C. C. Robbins
Graham
Long-Ward
Wedding for Eugenia Franklin and Karl Jones in Winston-Salem
Rev W A Lambeth officiated at the Nuptials at the bride’s home with relatives and close friends present. Eugenia Franklin, a Greensboro College alumna, and Karl Hemphill Jones of New York were joined by Rev R H Daugherty assisting. A local gathering plans to hear Rev Burky Culpepper in Lexington tomorrow evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Lambeth
Winston-Salem
Eugenia Franklin
Karl Hemphill Jones
New York City
West End
Lexington
Rev. Burky Culpepper
Mrs Lambeth and daughter visit Winston-Salem guests
Mrs. W. A. Lambeth and her daughter are enjoying a brief stay in Winston-Salem as guests of friends and relatives.
Miss Pauline Rusband Visits Winston-Salem Guest of Mrs Vaughn
Miss Pauline Rusband is visiting Winston-Salem as the guest of her aunt, Mrs. N. M. Vaughn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pauline Rusband
Winston-Salem
N. M. Vaughn
Cornelian Club Meeting Set At Diffee Home
The Cornelian club of Johnson street will hold its meeting tomorrow afternoon at Mrs. J. L. Diffee's home with Mrs. W. H. Hargett as associate hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cornelian Club of
Johnson Street
J. L. Diffee
W. IL. Hargett
Notice of Sale of Thackers Cleaning and Pressing
This public notice states that W. M. Thacker has sold the Thackers cleaning and pressing business to J. R. Pless, O. L. Smith, and G. H. King who will operate under the same name at the same stand. Bills contracted by Thacker on or before December 20, 1915 will be paid by Thacker. bills due Thackers will be paid to the new owners. December 20, 1919.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thackers
J. R Pless
O. L. Smith
G. H. King
J. R. Pless
Census Taking Begins Monday in High Point Township
The city prepares for a government census with C F Lowe of Winston-Salem arranging the program. Enumerators will be hired and notified by Saturday with instructions on questions, as residents expect a timely, accurate count of households and names. Civic groups and residents await the count’s progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point Township
C. KF. Lowe
Winston-Salem
Itgh Point
Chamber of Commerce Reviews 1919 Accomplishments
The chamber of commerce is reviewing its 1919 results and plans a February rally at the high school auditorium. J J Farriss notes the group attracted manufacturing and industrial interests to High Point and aims to keep Furniture City on the map as a valuable asset. Officers will be elected and 1920 plans discussed at the February meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
J. J. Farriss
High Point
Farriss
Bolshevik Move in Asia Tied to Anti British Campaign
A Dutch official says so called Bolshevik activity in southern Asia and the East Indies is mainly anti British agitation, with delegations from Afghanistan and British India visiting Moscow for Soviet support. He notes no actual revolt has begun in Dutch East Indies.
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the Hague
Asia
East Indies
Great Britain
Far East
Associated Press
Afghanistan
British India
Moscow
India
Holland
Germans form group to protest surrender of war crime suspects
Berlin officials report an organization named Save Your Honor is forming to incite protests against handing over German officers wanted on war crime charges to the international tribunal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Save Your
Resolution of Respect for W P Pickett at High Point Savings
At the January 13 1920 board meeting of High Point Savings and Trust Co the directors unanimously adopted resolutions mourning the loss of Wil liam Penn Pickett a loyal and efficient officer and valued city citizen. The resolutions call for a copy to be put in the minutes published in the city press and sent to his family.
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High Point Savings and Trust Company
W. P. Pickett
William Penn Pickett
High Point
North Carolina
Saloonkeeper Buys $3,000 Nine Kegs Of River Water
Al T. Hussar of St. Joseph says he paid 3000 for nine kegs of Missouri river water from a stranger. He tested the liquid, then sampled via a rubber tube in a dark cellar. He believes the tube led to a flask in the stranger’s pocket and police have no trace of the seller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Joseph Mo
al T. Hussar
Hussar
Elks Lodge to Hold Regular Meeting at 7:30 PM
High Point lodge No. 1155 Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks announces its regular weekly meeting for this evening at 7 30. Exalted Ruler and Secretary urge attendance. visiting brothers welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point Lodge No. 1155
Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks
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Ora Society
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Julius Smith
R. L. Justice
Dr. Michaux
C. W. Banner
M. C. Clairock
J. Norman Wills
Freedom
Tray
Tess
Priscilla Club
F. P. Ingram
E. C. Beavans
Mount Airy
W. A. Bass
Mary Gray Newlin
Davenport College
College Hospital
Lillian Massey
Ernest Wall
W. W. Brooks
Frances Kelly
Baltimore
HK. Ridspell
Jacksonville, Fla
A. C. Porter
Spartanburg
M. K. Watkins, Jr
Ramseur
the Elwood
John S. Cunningham
Durham
T. L. Trott
J. M. Wootton
Boston
Jack Ackerman
Charlotte
W. P. Rose
Goldsboro
Elwood
J. H. Dunman
J. L. Welborn
Welborn Furniture Company
Frank Wineskie
Pittsbugh
John Lindsay, Jr
Crepe de Chine and
Georgettes
Moffitt Furnishing Co
Greensboro College For Women
Culpepper
Ll. C. Sinclair
Donald McIver
Burlington
Charles Hamilton
Hamilton Street
Cornelian Club
W. M. Thacker
New
Department Store Highpoint
Kings OF
Missouri River
ELKS
Ment
Goose Grease CO
Greensboro, N. C
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