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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1920
Page
5
The Enterprise announces publication rights to a humorous family tale titled Raising a Family. The piece, told with acerbic wit, follows pranks by children and parents and will appear in an upcoming issue.
A satirical piece by Charles S. Valverley mocks choosing friends for status. It ridicules aligning with influential women whose Morning Post presence dictates ideas and manners, promising public fascination with every detail of dress and pedigree.
Judge Gilvert T. Stephenson was a business visitor here today. Jonn H. Coggins of Lexington visited yesterday with his sister Mrs A Helmes on Lind Tsay street. J W Poole and daughter Carrie Maews Spencer spent Sunday in High Point at the home of Mr Poole's brother H C Poole.
A social club for city women postponed its gathering due to illness and bad weather. In a frantic call rush the hostess misses a guest who is away, then the late arrival of Mrs. club-mermaker from High Point leads to an awkward scene before the hostess offers refreshments to ease the faux pas.
Marcus Taylor, son of Dr. and Mrs. F R Taylor of Johnson Street, is reported ill with diphtheria this morning.
C G Bedford of Lexington visited High Point on Sunday. Miss Cleo Raper returned home after several weeks away guesting with friends and relatives in Washington DC and Wilmington Delaware.
Miss Natalie Womble was the weekend guest of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Womble at Spencer. The visit highlighted local social circles and familial hospitality.
Miss Annie Lee Gray and Mrs. Edith Harville spent Sunday in Greensboro as guests of Miss Olive Palmer.
Greensboro resident Miss Lillie Royals travels to High Point as a business visitor for the day to meet contacts and assess opportunities.
C. T. Hodges of Asheville visited on Saturday. Miss Catherine Pickett spent the weekend in the city with her parents. Miss Pickett is a student at G. C. W. in Greensboro.
Greensboro and High Point residents and visitors are listed with brief travel and visit details. Names include T J Shaw W C King C N Wallace Ruth Welborn Edna Potter and families, with mentions of Mr. Wood and Mr. Folsom on weekend trips.
A Greensboro gathering at West Market Street Methodist Church highlighted the need for expanded social service agencies. Miss Clara J. Cox spoke on inadequate Samar cand, Caswell, and Stonewall Jackson quarters and general social service problems. Mrs. Blanche Cary reported on six months of county welfare work, noting problems with deserted wives and wayward girls, and the need for more county resources. State official Roland F. Vander urged child welfare emphasis, with local officials and health officer W M. Jones also addressing health, government, and church contributions. Community singing and morning and afternoon sessions framed the program.
A winter church scene follows a curate's sermon as a sharp ahem causes alarm among women. The verse links imagined illnesses to the curate and jokes about medical remedies and sympathy in a playful, Victorian tone.
F. F. Coleman of Boston was a business visitor here Friday and Saturday, meeting local merchants and discussing trade opportunities.
Mr. and Mrs Bb Albertson of Dallas Texas visit the family of M F Hicks on Russell street. Mrs M A McCoy and daughter Mrs Jack Tuyner of Charlotte are guests of Mr and Mrs J P Rawley on Montlieu avenue. Mrs McCoy is the mother of Mrs Rawley.
Miss Margaret Mungo of Winston Salem spent the weekend in the city visiting her parents Mr and Mrs Edward Mungo.
Mr and Mrs Randall and Terry have been vacationing at Palm Beach and other Florida resorts and expect to return Wednesday afternoon. Mr and Mrs J H Jones and Miss Pansy Miller of Winston Salem with Frank Lawrence and Dick Reynolds were guests yesterday of Mr and Mrs in the city.
Tomorrow afternoon at First Baptist church the women of the missionary societies hold a prayer service for Home Missions. The two day services are annual inspirational meetings, and all society members are expected to attend.
A couple seeks three rooms for lighthousekeeping or a small house in the western part of the city. No children. Phone 174. Mr. McNeill. March 20.
The local W. C. T. U. will meet Tuesday at the home of Mrs. David H. Parsons on Green Street for a combined February March session. Frances Willard memorial day will be observed. State president Mrs. T. Adelaide Goodno will speak and recap the Macon regional conference. Members are urged to bring dues and memorial offerings.
A witty London Blighty quip notes a carefree remark followed by a blunt medical jab about gunshot wounds, then a punchy punchline revealing the culprit was learning the cornet at home.
Representative Curry of California argues Alaska can become wealth for the nation under a broad policy. He cites Alaska’s vast land, minerals, and potential fertility, and calls for law reforms to boost private development, reduce delays, and simplify administration for promoters and settlers.
Plans are set for a gathering of High Point business and working women tomorrow evening at the Friends church on South Main street. Miss Clara Cox leads the effort to form a local business and professional women’s club as a step toward a YWCA presence. Greensboro’s Miss Scarborough and Gate City’s Miss Cobb are to speak, and all local women are urged to attend.
The High Point Foundation, created by Wachovia Bank and Trust, will be explained at a meeting for local citizens and Wachovia officers to be held at the Commercial club at 7:30 this evening. Col. F. H. Fries and A. H. Eller of Winston-Salem will outline aims, with examples from other cities. A. E. Tate, chairman of the local committee, urged attendance as gifts total $78,000 under the foundation in Winston-Salem with Asheville and Salisbury reporting gifts, but High Point has not announced any yet.
The Junior Guild of St. Marys church met Saturday at 3 pm at Mrs. H B Hiatt home in Roland Park. Miss Mildred Tabb presided. Mrs. G W Sadder led the gathering and discussed mission work and episcopal missions. Plans for a future bazaar were floated. next meeting is March 27 from 3 to 5.
Miss Dorothy McKinney and Joe C. Morgan were wed Saturday evening at the home of Mr. Shore on White Oak street. Rev. J. E. Lanier of Green Street Baptist church performed the ceremony in view of a few intimate friends. The bride lives on Cable street and the groom on the Boulevard. they will continue to reside in the city.
London uses about eight million tons of coal each year to fuel industry and heating needs, reflecting the city’s heavy dependence on coal for energy and urban infrastructure.
Raymond Rike celebrated his birthday with a Saturday evening party at his South Main Street home. The residence was decorated with jonquils and plants and four gaming tables hosted rock and crokinole. Dancing was the main feature, followed by an elaborate refreshments course for guests including Miss Janie Edwards, Miss Louise Edwards, Miss Nell Meadow of Danville VA, Miss Winnie Vail, Miss Frances Hoffman, Miss Mae Cascodden, Miss Ollie Spoon, Miss Ida Brooks, Miss Jessie Brooks, Mrs. Kester, Mrs. Dunn, Mrs. Rike, Paul Hoffman, Fletcher Welch, Raymond Rike, James Barker, Thomas Allen and J. Van Rike.
New York cotton futures opened steady with March at 39.50 and May 36.60. Early trading showed 20 to 57 point declines as Liverpool cables weakened but buying interest emerged, trimming losses by the first minutes. Active demand supported the market as it recovered about half its early drop.
In a sharp dialogue, Mabel accuses Edith of loving a man for his money, while Jack quips that greater wealth yields greater interest. The exchange reveals social attitudes about money and romance.
When Grant had been president less than two years, no member of his original cabinet remained in office.
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