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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1921
Page
6
Sunday school picnics and church circle meetings fill a Thomasville weekend. Mrs. R T Chappelle hosts Highland Hill youth, Baptists plan picnics at the orphanage grounds, and St Marys and Friends church groups organize gatherings and auxiliary meetings.
A stylish owl perched on the crown of tan plush hats signals the fall fashion mood. Minerva inspired smart touches appear on felt hats for late summer, with the owl trimming widely worn as a chic, erudite fashion statement.
The notice advertises a sale with items including White Sport Skirts, flesh tones, and gale at Pots sk Se Surf Satin and White Pique Seieats. It touts Silk Hosiery Lady Ruth Corsets and Novelty Leather Bags as features.
Dramatic director Miss Elizabeth Grimball will oversee North Carolina history films in the fall starting September. The first project will be Roanoke Island scenes featuring Virginia Dare with Dr. W. C. Horton as Governor White, to be shot as an educational school feature.
Miss Margaret Wrenn of Sube ity arrives to stay with Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Waynick at Oakside Farm. Miss Irma Harrison leaves Sunday for Goldsboro for the wedding of Miss Mary Byrd Lassiter and Mr. Daniels with Irma as maid of honor. Nell Morris of Thomasville to spend weekend with Miss Nellie Muse on South Main. Mrs. A. E. K. Frazier to Charlottesville Va for University of Virginia summer session. Lula Hanes Caffey of Morris street visiting Greensboro. Otelia Cunningham of Greensboro in High Point visiting Mildren Bedford. Mrs. W. Z. Hargett visiting sister Mrs. Mover Mendenhall. Snow Will and will not return to High Point until late next week.
Chicago announces a major lakefront project under the Chicago Plan to build a five mile parkway 600 feet wide extending from 12th to 55th streets over made land and a breakwater. A smaller 1800 foot park in the lake may start next spring to create a lagoon and regatta course with bathing beaches, at an estimated total cost near 40 million dollars funded by an eight million dollar bond issue.
Sid Mc Daniel white, wanted for the Mack Allmann killing last winter, will be brought to Concord from Knoxville where arrested. Frank Blackwelder sentenced to 20 years for the killing. police say Blackwelder confessed McDaniel was present at the scene.
Alpine climbers from Switzerland shield their skin from sun exposure by applying soot to the face. The unusual method highlights local climbing practices as they tackle mountain routes.
In Switzerland, electric boilers are increasingly used to replace fuel-fired boilers as coal costs remain high. Utilities and industries shift to electric heating to cut fuel expenses and reduce emissions.
Mrs. Clarence Crittenden Calhoun leads the Woman's National Foundation aimed at affiliating feminist activities through a civic club in D C. Members receive access to nine and a half acres of grounds and a historic home with a restaurant and reception rooms. Founders contribute 1000 dollars, will be listed on building stones, and the group plans lectures a civic program and future hotel and theatre.
A message from High Point reports Mrs. J C Nesbitt sister of Mrs H C Massey is critically ill in a Richmond hospital with little hope of recovery. Mr and Mrs Massey left for Richmond to be at her bedside. In Reidsville Lee Castee was fatally struck by a lever on a grubbing machine when a cable broke. He left behind a widow and two small children.
New York July 30 Miss Ethelda Bleichtrey world’s greatest woman swimmer advises eat drink be merry but swim. The 19 year old Brooklyn resident carries numerous prizes and credits swimming with curing her spinal trouble. She emphasizes no strict rules to life just swim and stay active.
The 32 by 90 foot brick building on College street by R. L. Loflin is nearly finished and should be occupied next week. It will house an undertaking parlor on the lower floor with a front office, show room for caskets, embalming room, and a passage to the Main street store. A four room apartment with balcony sits above, and a rear room suitable for lodge or printing uses adds versatility. The adjacent store space is leased to a different business, and the combined Main street jewelry and millinery shops will expand in the new structure, estimated to cost about twelve thousand dollars and boost city business.
The Gastonia Rotary Club launches a drive for a county tubercular hospital. At Thursday night’s luncheon Rotarians adopt a resolution to form a committee to investigate the proposal and report at a future meeting.
Charlotte July 30. E. W. Fite a prominent farmer is in a local hospital in serious condition after a bull attacked him on his farm yesterday afternoon. He was guiding cows to pasture when the enraged animal struck causing punctured intestines and critical injuries.
Tokyo July 30. Governor Yamagata of the Kwantung leased territory insists on enforcing Japan's gold standard at the Dairen Exchange. He faces opposition from Chinese silver advocates who argue for silver currency, while Japanese and Chinese merchants oppose the change as well.
Yellowstone Park reports that Jesse James the famous hold-up bear has returned to the road near the Thumb on Lake Yellowstone. The bear squats in the road and blocks traffic until fed by motorists, then ambles onward. Over 100 visitors have described being held up.
A claim states that the number of people living within 50 miles of New York City is twice the population of Australia. No sources or dates are provided to verify the figure.
More than one hundred distinct sweet potato products have been created in the United States reflecting broad innovation in usage and processing.
The notice lists cafeteria prices for meats vegetables salads and beverages with items like potatoes and well balanced meals. It notes August special offering public sale of a $4 meal ticket for $5 and includes bread options.
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