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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1918
Page
5
Miss Elliott of the State Normal and Industrial College Greensboro speaks to a full Elks lobby about a century of change in women's status, noting rising employment, suffrage progress, and the need for equal opportunity as war reshapes society and work for women.
The article reflects debates on women entering the workforce and social responsibility, noting the need to adapt old customs and institutions to changing conditions. It cites a stance that women must be willing to think and cooperate with men for real progress, with references to a visit by notable figures at the Fairvin estate.
Little Miss Margaret Adele Spencer entertained a crowd of child friends from four to six yesterday afternoon for her third birthday. Guests included Josephine Gibson Reed Davey Mildred Massey and many others as the dining room glow of red white and blue candles framed the pink birthday cake with three candles and yellow chicks. Mrs D B Spencer and helpers served cake cream candy and bananas during the party.
Vera Ethel Daniel and Romulus Robbins wed at West Market Street Methodist parsonage in Greensboro with Rev. Edwin L. Bain officiating. Mrs. Robbins, known locally, works for Tomlinson Chair Manufacture. Robbins, a Concord native, serves in the War Department’s ordinance division in Washington. The couple planned to reunite later after Mrs. Robbins stays in Greensboro until June.
The Due and Duchesse de Richelieu travel to High Point North Carolina to stay with Dr and Mrs Preston Pope Satterwhite at Fairview Park shooting preserve. They will return after the visit.
Mrs. Florence Bash, a noted reader, spent weeks in Chicago with relatives including Mrs. A S Parker. She gave a well patronized recital at the Commercial club for the High Point chapter of the American Red Cross before returning home on Tuesday evening.
Mrs. J. Elwood Cox and Miss Clara Cox have spent the winter in St. Petersburg, Florida and will return to the city in the next few days. Mr. Cox leaves tomorrow evening to accompany them by motor.
The Tar Heel chapter will meet Miss Lilian Smith at her Pine street home tomorrow Friday afternoon at 2 30. Members should bring scissors for Red Cross work.
Aliss Bertha Barbour returns to her home in Goldston today after spending the winter here with her sister Miss Lena Barbour.
James W. Welch and Charles Redding left for Hot Springs Arkansas to seek rheumatism treatment and plan to stay about five weeks at the baths. The trip follows a string of local social and business visits in the city as residents travel for various reasons.
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