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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1917
Page
5
Poem by Anne Virginia Culbertson praising the American dollar as a symbol of Liberty and unity. It argues the currency funds charity and freedom, urging believers to spend and share wealth to bind mankind in liberty. The eagle, olive branch, and God We Trust are cited to urge patriotism and trust in genuine value.
The first aid to the injured class will meet tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock at the residence of Mrs J Elwood Cox. The text books have arrived.
The notice invites nonmembers and current members to join the Red Cross class as regular work begins. It reports two wedding invitations in Commerce Georgia and notes Red Cross High Point has over 200 members and seeks chapter recognition with a mass meeting and planned speaker program.
Miss Bertha Cook and D L Comatzer married Wednesday evening by Rev J F Nance at his South Main Street home. The couple, well known in High Point, will reside at 118 Tate Street.
The Ladies Guild of St Marys Episcopal Church will hold a handcraft hour in the vestry room between 10 and 1 tomorrow morning. They will teach knitting for soldiers and sailors of the United States.
A. Holleman of Greensboro spent yesterday in the city with his daughter Mrs C Robbins, and with Miss Cassie Mann and Miss Olive.
Speaker Champ Clark, freshly re elected to a new role, is shown holding his infant grandson Champ Clark Thompson. The photo was taken during a recent visit to his daughter Mrs. Geneyie Clark Thompson in New Orleans.
Greensboro residents and guests filled the weekend as delegates and friends attended the Christian Endeavor convention. Clergy, business leaders, students, and professionals from Greensboro and nearby cities visited for sessions, meetings, and courthouse events.
Julius C. Smith, chairman of the advertising committee, announced the automobile banners have arrived and urged parantors to call at his office to secure banners for their cars. City motorists are asked to display banners to promote High Point's week of amusement.
Major General Wood informed the secretary of the local chamber of commerce that the 1 500 acre Rocky Mount tract for a selective draft army training camp is outside the designated training camp area in North Carolina. He noted the site is too far north and would fall under the Petersburg Virginia camp territory.
New York June 1. Morgan and Co subscribed for 50000000 in liberty loan bonds with Drexel and Co subscribing 10000000. Office staff all purchased individually. Fifth Avenue Bank and clients pledged 1500000 bringing its total to 4500000. Ryan and Sanford each pledged 1000000 and National Bank of Cuba 200000. Municipal employees have subscribed 404000.
London reports that 200 German prisoners of war in England will work this summer to cultivate 1000 acres of the ancient Hainault forest, the eastern portion of Epping forest, as part of the wartime land program.
The Hague June report states Dutch shipping companies enjoyed their best year yet in 1916 with multiple smaller concerns paying dividends of 100 percent.
Official notice bans making paste from flour for wallpaper or bill posting. Repapering walls is not a crime, says the announcement. The Lincoln Club of the Western league has a strong batter lineup this season, with Griffin sold to the Athletic for a fancy sum.
Secretary of War Baker urges broad Red Cross support across North Carolina towns to aid soldiers in training and deployment. He cites medical supplies, trained volunteers, and relief for dependent families as essential. He stresses national recognition and government backing, urging towns to form auxiliaries and teach first aid.
The article recalls how Janita Hansen began in films when a director cast her as atmospheric color in a picture. Her success followed quickly as she moved to a starring role in a serial and then joined the William Fox company to play the lead in The Mediator.
Manager J. Lee Stone of Broad way theater outlines unusually attractive menus for the week with six crowd pleasing days. Paramount days on Wednesday and Friday promise two of the greatest features in months. Thursday features Grace Cunard in a leading patriotic role.
Critics hail Miss Cunard for delivering her finest performance to date in a regional masterpiece praised for its depth and artistry. The feature is highly recommended, with audiences drawn to her exceptional acting and the production’s bold vision.
Tokio reports a mutual recognition pact allowing licensed doctors to practice in the other country. The agreement marks formal permission for physicians to work across borders under agreed standards.
Vladivostok reports that the old style Russian calendar is abolished. From now on all dates will be reckoned by the new style western calendar, aligning local timekeeping with international practice.
Ottawa June 11 A overseas casualty list records several Americans wounded including L A Case Cumberland Ind M Thox Sacramento Cal P B Ware Mill Creek W Va B P Come Detroit and P Hansen Chicago
Mrs A G Wells of Rocky Mount North Carolina writes that Foler Kidney Pills gave wonderful benefit, noting overwork and kidney strain age a person beyond years. The testimonial appears in a Mann Drug Co. advertisement.
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