Local social notes and church news from High Point
The column covers hospital status of Mrs. Steve Chois after appendicitis, upcoming Boyd Conservatory of Music piano recital for junior and senior classes, Parkway Bridge Club gatherings hosted by Mrs. Huston Hiatt, and a Delta Tau Bridge dinner for Mr. and Mrs. Sigmans. Also reports W C T U and Christian Endeavor events with speakers and performances, plus NC Christian Endeavor convention highlights in Charlotte.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boyd
Clara Boyd
Evelyn Boyd
Conservatory
Parkway Bridge
Huston Hiatt
Roland Park
Parkway Bridge Wab
Oscar Durland
Hiatt
John Dyer
Thurman Mann
W . Price
D. N. Welborn
West Shipman
L. R. Terry
Clarence Crowson
Peter Sigmans
Tampa
Fla
Delta Tau Bridge Club
Sheraton
Sigmans
Albion Millis
K. C. Denny
Robert Walker
Visiting locals share news of extended stays
Mrs. L. J. Ingram visits Atlanta for two weeks with her son C. T. Ingram and grandson Clara Cage Ingram. Mrs. J. M. Marshal and baby from Washington, D C, spend a short visit with Mrs. P. A. Warner in High Point. L W McFarland returns from Charlotte. Velian Hunter of Greensboro stays with Mrs. William Ferree in Wooland Park. Mrs. Jack Jones of Kinston visits Mrs. Mary Hogan on Colonial Drive with her young daughter Betsy Misa Mary Holliday.
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Velian Hunter
Greensboro
William Ferree
Wooland Park
Jack Jones
Kinston
Mary Hogan
Hogan
Colonial Drive
Jones
Betsy
What to Wear At the Beach This Summer
Marian Hale surveys beach fashion with Mack Sennett and Annette Keller. Sennett popularized ornate bathing suits with silk velvet and lace while Annette slimmed designs to wool jersey. The season features high neck suits, capes, gingham options, and new accessories like cigarette-case umbrellas and waterproof makeup products to stay colorful and chic at the shore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marian Hale
Mack Sennett
Annette Kellerman
Sennett
Annette
Jury Hangs Georgia Woman in Vinson Case After Mercy Request
Atlanta reporter Dudley Siddall describes the Vinson murder trial in which jurors ignore Solicitor General Boykin’s plea for mercy and convict Mrs. Vinson, sentencing her to hang. Col Howard argues changing male chivalry and women’s rights, while locals note the rarity of white women being hanged in Georgia.
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John A. Boykin
John D. Humphries
Mrs. Vinson
Georgia
Col. Howard
Congress
Georgisa
Col. Huwaree
Bradley
Vinson
Beth
Atlanta
Howard
Mnust
Cora Vinson
Sawyers
Newton A Morris
Marietta, Gua
Blue Josie Circus
Georgia Hous Loft
John T. Dorssy
Sam Hewlett
Mounds
Social visit notes from High Point and Norfolk travelers
Civna visits with aunt Mrs Sam Davis at South Main Street. Miss Trolliday has many friends in the city from prior High Point visits. Mrs. W. Wilder of Norfolk arrives to visit her parents Mr and Mrs L A Liown and relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Main Street
Charles Hauser
Marie Diffee
Cordele
S. H. Tomlinson
Ord Rooms
Katherine Harmon
Stary Holliday
South Carolina
Lawrence Matton
Roland Holton
Thelma Wineskie
Phil Warner
W. C. Beavans
Civna
Sam Davis
South Main Street
Miss Trolliday
High Point
W. Wilder
Norfolk, Va
Ites Point
L. A. Liown
True Bill Returned Against Basil Hedgecock in Guilford Case
The grand jury in Guilford Superior Court Greensboro returned a true bill charging Basil Hedgecock former Home Banking Company cashier with embezzlement. Hedgecock bound over to higher court after preliminary hearing and has posted a $25,000 bond. The panel also returned a true bill against Stacy Gamble for the murder of M. C. Spry with a likely next week court call.
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Basil Hedgecock
Home Banking
Guilford Superior Court
Greensboro
Hedgecock
Stacy Gamble
M. C. Spry
Shoes Made From Fish and Snake Skins
A report notes new footwear crafted from fish skins and snake skins as designers explore unconventional materials. The trend highlights innovative tanning processes and niche fashion applications.
Innocence Keynote of Hat Styles in 1922
Column discussing fashion trends of 1922 focusing on hats made from organdy and straw with silk scarfs. It argues women adopt simple innocent looks to redefine femininity, noting stage and screen influence and warning against dangerous charm in summer fashion.
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Paris
Historian Denies Kidd Pirate Treasure Claim
An American historian asserts he amassed no evidence that Captain Kidd was a pirate treasure hunter. The claim counters sensational tales surrounding Kidd and the supposed loot.
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Capt. Kidd
London Policeman Retires After 109000 Motorists Arrests
A London police officer retires bearing a record of arresting 109000 motorists for speeding and related offenses. The lengthy tenure highlights a career spent enforcing traffic laws and public safety, leaving a notable mark on the force.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
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Steve Chois
White Oak Street
Oscar Kearns
Washington Street
Florida
John Teague
English Street
A. B. Coltrane
Trinity
Little Miss Mars Elizabeth Gentry
Winston-Salem
J. J. Gentry
David Bouldin
Intermediate CC
L. W. McFarland
Charlotte
North Carolina Christian Endeavor
North Carolina
Dixie Union
Paul Rawlins
Bert Jones
Wilmington
C. E
McFarland
Christian Endeavor
Methodist Protestant Society of
Lucile Mungo
Friends Church
Springfield
Archdale
Mechanicsville
Misa Mary Holliday
South Cuar
the New Art
Lady Ruth
Moffitt Furnishing Company
PD. Vinson
Dudley A. Siddall
Edo
King Alexander
Belgrade
Princess Marie
Romania
Marie
Ferdinand
Jugoslavia
Madras
Ivanhoe
Suimeimmer
Innocence Keynote
Borgette
Chambre OF
Ana
Lottie Barber
Industrial Electric Co
National Machine and Electric Bilding
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