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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1917
Page
5
Miss Clara I. Cox urges Red Cross members to meet at headquarters on North Main Street Monday at 10 o clock. Washington garments decisions are needed and committees will be announced to kick off work with Mrs. J. W. Lineback supervising at Washington Street.
In Portsmouth Way the Missionary society and the ladies of the First Presbyterian church entertained more than 200 enlisted men from the marine barracks and navy yard in the evening. Mrs W S Wilder sang a group of songs to applause and was praised for beauty and flexibility of tone. The Women’s Club plans a social meeting next Thursday from 5 to 6 on the lawn of Mrs Henry A White with a program and matters of interest to members.
Mrs C P Coble and her children Charles Jr William Harry and Catherine returned last evening from a several week visit to her parents in Florence South Carolina.
The Davies Missionary society will assemble Monday afternoon at Wesley Memorial church at 4 o clock. The notice lists the meeting time and place for members and attendees.
Rev W F E West of Princess Anne Maryland arrived in the city this afternoon aboard No 21 and will fill the pulpit at Green Street Baptist Church tomorrow. John T Hill and son John T Jr are due back this afternoon on No 46 from Georgetown South Carolina. Little Misses Ruth and Elizabeth Moseley of Richmond Virginia are visiting.
Baltimore records Cardinal Gibbons surpassing half a century as a priest and over three decades as a cardinal. He marks fiftieth year in the episcopate, remains oldest in service among the Sacred College, and stands among the last cardinals created by Pope Leo XIII. Despite advancing age his health is excellent and he remains keenly informed on world events.
All juniors are requested to meet in the Council hall tomorrow Sunday at 7 15 p m to attend memorial services at the North Main MP church.
Wathlyn Williams appears in Willard Mack's The Highway of Hope at the Broadway on Wednesday. Miss Williams undergoes a striking transformation from a mining camp saloon drudge to a modern businesswoman, with supporting players Jim Farley and Harry de Vere.
Pauline Frederick praises motion pictures as a university of learning while discussing her Famous Players-Paramount film Her Better Self. She notes scenes filmed at a famous charity house revealing daily aid to the poor and pledges to support charitable work.
Two hundred sailors from the Baltic fleet have gathered at Riga to join the army and spearhead an assault on the enemy. The move follows an army officer's claim that 200 men willing to die for their country could rally the whole army. Midshipman Staurmer recruited the volunteers, who were later sent to Riga under Midshipman Simonovscky.
Washington reports limited progress as only 1313 men were accepted for service nationwide by June 30. Absent greater enlistment, the regular army and reserves face reliance on selective conscription to meet needs abroad and at home.
The story follows Hale torn between duty to country and his love for Alice. He resists Alice’s plea to stay, declares the call of country, and goes to the enemy camp. Robert Warwick’s portrayal in The Heart of a Hero brings vivid patriotism and sacrifice to the screen. The Brady-Made World Pictures feature plays Wednesday at Rose Theater, with Gail Kane as Hale’s sweetheart.
The Dry Goods Economist notes a fall trend toward conservative styles. New garments showcase a straight-line silhouette with minimal drapery, and even when fitted at the top they retain the straight look by following natural body curves.
Some everyday skirts feature side or all around pleats with clusters at the sides or back and some dressy skirts have draperies at the sides below the hips. The long tunic persists and a few skirts echo Turkish forms. Khaki or army blue fabrics with army style buttons and cartridge belt buckles add a military note.
The Dry Goods Economist notes a trend toward crepe de Chine and sheer silk crepe waists with a move from flesh tones to white in the last ten days. Cotton waists gain with warmer weather and fall lines show tailored pieces in suit colors, trimmed modestly with beading or embroidery. Striped silk shirting gains interest with many being tailored or semi-tailored and featuring high convertible collars.
John Stack challenged Postmaster Farriss about hedge trimming on postoffice grounds. Farriss cited postoffice department instructions and Stack quipped that Washington’s men are clever but do not know how to trim a hedge.
An advisory clarifies earlier misprint that members of High Point J R O U A M Council No 430 would meet at the hall on Commerce Street before services at the South Main Street Methodist church tomorrow night. The correct street is South Main Street.
St Marys Episcopal holds morning prayer and sermon by Rev Mellichampe at 11 o clock and evening service by Archdeacon Hardin at 8 with vestry election to follow. Bethel Reformed lists services with junior class, East End Methodist notes Sunday school, services, and womens aid meeting. all welcome.
Tlavtheran church announces Sunday school at 9 45 a m with A W Klemme as superintendent Morning sermon at 11 a m and an evening sermon at 8 p m Rev L A Fox D D LL D of Roanoke College will preach at both services The community is invited to hear Dr Fox The church is a friendly place for strangers and visitors
North Main Street Methodist Protest ant invites all to 9:45 Sunday school and 11 a.m. worship with Rev. Slyvester Newlim. First Baptist and First Presbyterian list sermons and programs led by pastors Clarke and Coyle, with evening services and midweek prayer. Additional notices for Wesley Memorial, First Reformed, Green Street Baptist, South Main Street Methodist, and West End Baptist outline study classes, leagues, and junior events.
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