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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1920
Page
5
Tom Masson portrays a somber scene at an old county seat where Jemima plays piano from dawn till night. Her music echoes through a town marked by death and birth, while a grieving papa mutters and sighs, recalling hospitality long vanished.
A meeting of the Parent Teachers association is set for Monday at 7 30 pm in the Elm Street graded school. Mrs W H Swift of Greensboro and other speakers will discuss child welfare and PTAs work in the Gate City. A social hour will follow. public invited.
The Woman's Missionary society of Wesley Memorial church will meet Monday afternoon at 3 30 at Mrs. O M Kearns home on Washington street. Miss Venetia Smith and Miss Mary Lambe will be associate hostesses. A full attendance is urged due to an unusually interesting program.
The Woman's Guild of St. Mary's Episcopal church will hold a meeting Monday afternoon at 3 30 o'clock at the home of Mrs H B Hiatt in Roland Park. Full attendance is desired as the spring work will begin then.
Members of the Daisy Davies Missionary Society of Wesley Memorial church will meet Monday afternoon at 3 30 oclock. Mrs Bert Kirkman will entertain at the home of Mrs S L Davis on South Main street. All members urged to attend.
A dialogue snippet contrasts perceptions of female secrecy with the claim that a woman can keep a secret if she chooses. It presents a brief exchange between She and The Widow, highlighting gendered assumptions about discretion.
The Woman's Home Missionary Society of the Methodist Protestant church held a white sale yesterday at Jarrett's book store. The event started at 10 o'clock Friday morning and drew large crowds. items included fancy work lingerie and sweets. Proceeds were estimated above $70.
Mr and Mrs Carter Dalton of Wilkesboro and Mr and Mrs R Dalton of Greensboro are weekend guests in High Point at Johnson street. Mrs H D Barker formerly Olive Mann visits High Point relatives. Mrs Frank Armfield and son stay with W J Armfield in Broad street. R B Parker returns to High Point after transfer to Salisbury plant. Various locals visit Greensboro Lexington Winston Salem and Cherokee for games and visits.
F. FE. Kauffmann of Baltimore is in town for a few days on business. He plans meetings with local contacts and will depart after a short stay.
Mrs W L Jackson hosted the Priscilla club at her North Main street home yesterday. Fifteen members attended a sewing session followed by a salad course served by the hostess and Mrs T M Stanton.
The Alexander Martin Chapter DAR will convene Tuesday afternoon at the home of Mrs W L Tabb, replacing the previously scheduled meeting with Mrs H W McCain. Full attendance is desired.
Miss Lucille Holten spends the weekend in Winston Salem while R C Buck from Charlotte, M L Bryon of Clinton and G S Moore of Leaksville visit for business. Mr and Mrs Charles Comer of Huntington stay with the Tabb couple then depart for Asheville. Agnes Littleford and brother head home to Asheville. W G Bailey of Statesville and R Bucher of Philadelphia visit, with Mrs E P Boren returning home after two weeks in town.
Miss Tedford Cannon of Atlanta has accepted a position with a Dalton furniture company.
The Philomathean club held its first post restriction meeting at Mrs. KE Parker’s Lindsay street home. Members participated in operas and composers during full call, studied Education of Music Lovers, discussed Evolution of the Pianoforte, reviewed a club magazine chapter, and read The Lost Chord. Mrs Parker hosted a social hour with refreshments.
At 3 PM Monday several missionary groups of the First Baptist church will hold a joint session to complete organization and plan the year. Members are urged to attend at the church, then join a debrief at the parsonage on Lindsay street hosted by Mrs. D B Gregg and Mrs. Jas A Clarke. If unable to attend at the church, members should come to the parsonage at 4 PM for further planning.
A delightful dance at the Commercial club last evening featured the city’s young men as hosts. Dancing began at 9 30 and continued to a late hour with music supplied by the Orpheum orchestra.
A Fargo Forum diagnosis cites excess consumerism and luxury items while calling for more production and personal responsibility. It lists symbols such as diamonds and luxury cars contrasted with必要 thrift, savings, and traditional democracy, urging a remedy through effort and faith.
The article notes Senator Simmons pressed for a compromise with Senator Watson as President Wilson weighs reservations on Article X. Talks with Senator Glass are described as cautious with hopes of ratification dimming if no further concessions occur. A fashion aside highlights chiffon taffeta frocks with Paris embroidery and smart detailing.
Members of the Woman's Missionary society of the Methodist Protestant Church are called to meet Monday afternoon at 2 20 at the home of Mrs S S Coe on North Main street. Full attendance is requested for this special gathering.
Thursday night a bunch of keys was found on North Main Street. Owner can retrieve by calling the Enterprise office and paying for this ad.
Car theft notice reports a lost black bar with a double handle leather samples and rubber heels, plus business cards with the name William T. Winesky. If found notify Elwood. Dated March 8.
The query asks who is considered America’s most beautiful woman. No verifiable consensus exists. beauty is subjective and varies by poll, era, and personal preference.
The Wesley Memorial church Young Women's Missionary Society will meet Monday at 3 PM at 111 Steele Street, home of Mrs. Will Tate. Associate hostesses include Mrs. J W Wilson Mrs R B Blair and Mrs Meadows. Mrs Blace Carr county superintendent of public welfare will address the group on Labor conditions in your own community. Full attendance requested.
A short humorous exchange from Le Pele-Mele shows a father scolding his daughters for dress talk and the girls retorting with plans to discuss hats. A visitor asks for Ig Farmer Giles, who is found in the pig-sty wearing a hat, adding a playful rural image.
The group argues the bond proceeds should be distributed by mileage of main roads, population, and taxable property value. They deem this the fairest method and second only to bond authorization in importance of road construction measures.
The article profiles a young woman hailed as America’s beauty of the era, noting widespread praise for her appearance and poise. It highlights public attention from photographers and society pages and places her within contemporary fashion and culture.
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