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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Mar 09, 1920

Page

5

Daisy Davies Missionary Society Holds Afternoon Meeting

Large attendance gathered at the Wesley Memorial Church home of Mrs S Davis for a Daisy Davies Missionary Society session. Mrs John Peacock led the program on Good Friday observance as a day of prayer for volunteer missionaries with talks by Miss Allie Strickland on labor in America and Rev W A Lambeth on labor conditions. Genevieve Moore sang, and Mrs W H Slane read The Toiling of Felix. A salad course was served during the social hour.

First Baptist Church James A. Coirke Clark D. B. Gregg The Missionary Society Fred Thomas Virginia Clonard Jas. A. Clark C. E. Shelofff J. N. Rumble S. L. Davis Bascom Hoskins Missionary Societies of the Baptist Church Daisy Davies Allie Strickland America Genevieve Moore W. A. Lambeth W. H. Slane Felix

Woman's Missionary Society Meeting at Wesley Memorial

The Woman's Missionary Society of Wesley Memorial Church met yesterday at Mrs. Oscar Kearns's home with Miss Venetia Smith and Miss Mary Lambe assisting. Mrs. W. S. O'Neal presided. The afternoon topic was Labor Reconstruction in America and labor conditions locally. Mrs. O'Neal urged larger pledges, which members generously supported, followed by a social hour. A large attendance Monday reflected steady interest.

Woman's Missionary Society of the Wesley Memorial Church Oscar Kearns Frank Gurley Associated Charities Organization of High Point O'Neal

Dance Hop Planned for Thursday at East High Armory

A Thursday night dance with cabaret features is set for the East High street armory. The Orpheum theater orchestra will provide music and dancing starts at 10 PM. Admission is by ticket only, obtainable at multiple city locations, expected to draw a large crowd as the first public hop since the influenza ban eased.

Armory East High Street Orpheum Theater Orchestra

Liberty flyers head to Salisbury after week of city disruption

William A. Clark and Mr. Fill more lead Liberty flyers who have upended the city in the past week, and they expect to depart this afternoon for Salisbury.

William A. Clark Mr. Fillmore Liberty Flyers Salisbury

Regular Meeting of Foregin and Home Missionary Society

The regular monthly meeting of the Foreign and Home Missionary Society of the Methodist Protestant Church met Monday at Mrs. Coe's home with many members present. Officers for the year were elected: Mrs. Geo R Brown president, Mrs. M R Green vice president, Mrs. J R Reitzel secretary, Mrs. W T Pickett treasurer, and Mrs. L J Diffee secretary. The white sale cleared 65 dollars. Delegates named for the Winston Salem branch meeting: Mrs. C L Gray, Mrs. W T Pickett, Mrs. Geo R Brown, Mrs. J R Reitzel. alternates Mrs. A M Rankin and Mrs. P Montgomery. The meeting closed with a social hour.

Foreign and Home Missionary Society Methodist -Protestant Church 8S. S. Coe Geo. R. Brown M. R. Green J. R. Reitzel W. T

Guild of St. Marys Holds Enthu­siastic Meeting

A Woman's Guild gathering at St. Marys Episcopal Church in Ro land Park met at 3 30 yesterday afternoon at Mrs H B Hiatt's home. President Mrs B E Parker presided and greeted her return. Members discussed spring work and a possible spring sale. A new member, Mrs J T Stewart of Thomasville, joined during social hour.

Woman's Guild St. Mary’s Episcopal Church H. B. Hiatt Roland Park BE. Pp. Parker Guild J. T Stewart Thomasville

Harlees of Greensboro Guests at Elwood

Mr and Mrs KD E Harlee and their child were guests at the Elwood hotel last evening highlighting Greensboro residents visiting in town.

KD. E. Harlee Child the Elwood Mrs. Harlee Greensboro

Local Attendance Marks The Wanderer at Greensboro

Dr and Mrs Houston Ts Heati attended the performance of The Wanderer at the Municipal Theater in Greensboro last evening. Mrs William H Plummer, Miss Annie Millner and Miss Jessie Millner were among those attending. Mrs KE Shields and Mrs CM Brown witnessed the show in Greensboro last evening.

Mrs. Houston Ts William H. Plummer Annie Millner Jessie Millner Municipal Theater Greensboro KE. ©. Shields C. M. Brown Wanderer

Dancing cap of jet with paradise fan

When a dancing cap such as this is worn a very warse. A soft paradise fan is the right touch to complete the picture. The fan in today’s illustration is all black and orange paradise feathers. Black jet forms the cap swathed with folds of tulle and a short visor projection in front.

Simmons visits Greensboro for theater show

W. T. Simmons was a visitor to Greensboro last evening attending the Municipal Theater performance.

W. 10. Simmons Greensboro Municipal Theater

Miss Louise Withers Returns Home From Charlotte Visit

Miss Louise Withers completed a three week stay in Charlotte with relatives and has returned to the city.

Louise Withers Charlotte

Ben Freeze Improves Slowly After Illness at Willowbrook Home

Ben Freeze, long ill at his Willowbrook street home, shows slow but steady improvement as his condition gradually improves with treatment and care at home.

Ben Freeze Willowbrook Street

Mrs G W Sadtler Returns Home From New Orleans

Mrs. G. W. Sadtler returns to High Point after an absence of a month or more. She had been visiting relatives in New Orleans during her time away.

Sarah Fells Sarah Judy High Point

Revered Warren W. Way Visits High Point

The Raleigh pastor Warren W. Way arrives in High Point as a visitor for the day, meeting local congregants and sharing insights with area church members.

Warren W. Way Raleigh High Point

Mantilla and muff fashion from Hudson seal and monkey fur

Describes a youthful fashion ensemble featuring a neckpiece muff and hat. The design centers on Hudson seal and monkey fur with a high collarette hiding the chin and shoulders, a black velvet strip, two fur tipped streamers, a turban hat, corral velvet brim, and a fur edged muff with a fur center.

Local Residents and Visitors Noted in High Point Daim

Mrs. Williamin S Wilder arrives tonight to stay with parents Mr. and Mrs. L. A. Brown on East Green Street. Mrs. James Edwin Lyon of Durham visits High Point with Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Lyon. C. S. Hastings of Jersey City, and W. A. Kelly of Birmingham, were in town on business. Jessie McGee and Percy L. Waite visited Greensboro yesterday evening. T. M. Stanton tours Winston-Salem for business. Clarence Smith returns to Bailey Military Institute after visiting family with Alex Rankin. Miss Mary Harmon and Clyde Ballinger travel for tasks in Asheboro and Greensboro. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. A. Matton and son Lawrence visit Greensboro Monday evening.

Williamin S. Wilder High Point James Edwin Lyon Durham Arthur Lyon Clarence Smith Bailey Military Institute Mr. Smith Alex Rankin Geo. A. Matton Lawrence Greensboro

Mrs Gilliam Brown Visits City Guest Of Mrs Mendenhall

Mrs W Gilliam Brown of Sanford spent the weekend in the city as guest of Mrs O F Mendenhall.

J S Lynch of Winston-Salem Visited Yesterday

J. S. Lynch from Winston-Salem was a visitor in town yesterday, staying briefly and leaving no notable incidents reported.

J. S. Lynch Winston-Salem

Miss Ruby Hamer Visits Greensboro Relative Reunion

Miss Ruby Hamer of Greensboro spent yesterday in town visiting relatives and catching up with family.

Ruby Hamer Greensboro

Influenza Patient Claudia Lambe Improves at Home

Miss Claudia Lambe, confined at home for a week with influenza, is reported to be improving this morning.

Claudia Lambe

Mrs. Dale Starbuck Visits Greensboro Visitor

Greensboro resident Mrs. Dale Starbuck is in the city today as a visitor, engaging in local activities and sightseeing.

Dale Starbuck Greensboro

Social notes from Lexington and High Point

Wilbur Strickland spent last evening in Lexington with friends. W T Vilensky of Savannah Georgia was a business visitor in High Point yesterday.

Wilbur Strickland Lexington W. T. Vilensky Savannah, Ga High Point

Greensboro man and Baltimore visitor call at local offices

W. M. Hunt of Greensboro spent a short period in town Monday on business. CC. H. Broekman of Baltimore was among the visiting business figures in the city.

W. M. Hunt Greensboro CC. H. Broekman Baltimore

S R Brown Visits High Point on Business

S R Brown of North Wilkesboro traveled to High Point Vionday for a business visit, engaging with local enterprises and noting market conditions.

S. R. Brown North Wilkesboro High Point Vionday

Young Woman's Missionary Society Meeting Held

The Young Woman's Missionary Society of Wesley Memorial Church met at Mrs. William Tate's home Monday afternoon. Mrs. J. W. Austin presided in the absence of Mrs. J. W. Wilson. Mrs. J. A. Eshelman led devotions on In Christ Man Becomes the Possessor of a New Moral Freedom and spoke briefly. Mrs. Eshelman also gave an interesting talk. Mrs. J. Cummins and Mrs. J. J. Farriss were named pastor's helpers for the coming year and Mrs. Farriss was named music committee chair. Mrs. W. P. Jones contributed to the program with a reading The Man with the FoE by Edwin Markham. Mrs. J. A. Johnson joined the society. A social hour followed.

Wesley Memorial Church William Tate J. W. Austin J. W. Wilson J. A. Eshelman

Literature department meeting on Indian music legends

A Woman's club literature music department will meet tomorrow at 3 PM at Mrs. W G Shipman’s Gatewood Ave home. The program covers Indian music songs and legends with brief reviews of Charles Wakefield Cadman and Thurlow Lefurance plus the February program led by Mrs. H S Coffield.

Woman's Club W. G. Shipman Gatewood Ave Charles Wakefield Cadman Thurlow Lefurance H. S. Coffield

High Point Faces Guilford College In Season Finale

High Point basketball fans await the season’s last game tomorrow night at 7. The High Point team hosts Guilford College at the Armory on West High Street with both squads reported in strong form. Guilford travels confident of victory while locals expect a late upset as High Point seeks another home win after a 15 game schedule and five losses this season.

High Point Guilford College West High Street North Carolina

Women in History And Society Across Time

A collage of notes on women’s roles and rights from various eras and places. Catherine de Medici’s fan, New Brunswick suffrage for single women and widows, University of Denver women’s athletics, and global remarks on women’s labor, etiquette, and appearance. Includes Lillian Hoffman’s waterworks role in Columbus and old New Jersey laws linking women to witchcraft penalties for fashion tricks.

Catherine de Medici France New Brunswick University of Denver Kentucky City Waterworks Department Columbus Ohio Lillian Hoffman Altoona Sam Uganda Daughers Poland New Jersey

Young People’s Missionary Society Meets at Wesley Memorial

Miss Rachel Wall hosted a meeting of the Young People’s Missionary Society at Wesley Memorial church. Miss Norma Dutton called the session to order, with devotional exercises and routine business. Miss Fannie Smith Walker read an article on mission work. Refreshments followed.

Rachel Wall Young People’s “Missionary Society Wesley Memorial Church Norma Dutton Fannie Smith Walker

Quote from John Hay on senate loyalty

A fragment cites John Hay remarking that the senate’s blackguard side will always hold 34 percent of the chamber on any given question. The line reflects a partisan view of senate dynamics and loyalties.

John Hay Senate

Maeterlinck Travels America to Movie Cities of the Coast

The Master Maeterlinck moves through American cities promoting his travels as he tours movie destinations along the coast, expressing his view on wine and the soul in a public journey.

Maeterlinck America

Germanys press under new cartel leadership threatens free press

The coal and steel monopolies of Germany, led by the shronmasters Siinnes, have bought the leading daily, weekly, and monthly publications. The outlook for a free press is thus not much better than under Wilhelm.

Musnates Germany Siinnes Daiive Wilhelm

Bertha Ayrton Invented Anti-Gas Fan for Allied Trenches

London engineer Mrs Bertha Ayrton designed the anti gas fan used in allied trenches to counter German gas attacks, marking a notable contribution by a woman in WWI era science and engineering.

Bertha Ayrton London England

For Sale—Houses and Lots in Greensboro Area

For sale list includes multiple houses with yards on West Point West Green Myrtle Coltrane Tate and Ward streets with prices from 200 to 3,000. Six Sheraton Hill lots 55 by 150 feet at 600 each, 50 by 160 Roland Park 1,000, 50 by 150 Parkway 1,000. Kendall Realty and Auction Co. Troy Hamilton, agent High Point. Office 117 1-2 N Main St. aut

West Point Avenue West Green Street Myrtle Street Coltrane Street Tate Street Sheraton Hill Roland Par Parkway Ward Street Kendall Realty and Auction Company Greensboro Troy Hamilton High Point N. Main St

Vestrymen Meet at St Marys Church Home

The vestry of St Marys Episcopal held an unusually interesting meeting last evening at the home of R D Stuart Thurston BR R Thurman senior warden. After routine business Rev Warren W Way of Raleigh spoke briefly. A social hour followed.

St. Mary’s Episcopal Church R. D. Stuart Thurston Street BR. R. Thurman Warren W. Way Raleigh

Also Mentioned on This Page

Sakats Baisy Davies Society Society Hop Ashion Art C. S. Hastings Jersey City W. A. Kelly Birmingham Jessie McGee T. M. Stanton Mary Harmon Clyde Ballinger Asheboro Nareie White A. B. Huff Percy L. Waite Young People's Society ALLEN Fantasi Faille Baronet Ganberry Chalmers Thacker S. Main St Stamey Jewelry Store Jewelers N. Main R. Parker J. Fred Tesh Parker Tsers
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