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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1920
Page
5
Anonymous verse recounts a somber, humorous funeral scene for a bachelor. Narrators describe the wedding procession to Dover Calais, their sober expressions, and the parson ordained marriage as the bachelor departs with his bride while crowds gossip and the cabby tires.
Mrs O F E Mendenhall and Mrs T J Gold hosted a Friday noon luncheon at the O Henry hotel in Greensboro honoring Mrs R E Dalton of Winston-Salem. Seven covers and jonquils decorated the table as a six course service was arranged under hotel management. The guests included Mrs R wb Dalton Mrs C M Hauser Mrs A Millis Mrs Harry Raymond Mrs Carter Dalton Mrs O F E Mendenhall and Mrs T J Gold.
A pleasant afternoon session was hosted by Mrs. Ralph Parker at her boulevard home. The program held unusually strong interest and social hour followed. Because the next meeting conflicts with Good Friday, the group rescheduled to Thursday March 25 with Mrs. Will Ragan as hostess on Lindsay Street.
Miss Lelia Pell of Ramseur is expected to arrive tomorrow in the city as a guest for several weeks of Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Stamey.
Miss Sarah Silverstone of Charlotte visits Miss Celia London. Mrs M Penny is critically ill at her Taylor street home. Several locals like Mrs Clyde Beck of Denton and Miss Irma Harrison of Guilford college travel for visits. Business visitors include Bill Marsh Greensboro and J A William Charlotte. Others: W A Bass Durham trip, Sadie Whitmore Durham Hosiery rep, R L Steele Rockingham, J T Shoofe Salisbury, Pell of Ramseur visiting, Whiskee Statesville, Dorsett Siler City, Stiles Davidson, Wood Asheboro, G T Wood northern markets, Howell Providence RI, Worth Bacon Goldsboro, Lindsay to New York, Hubbard confined by illness.
Sunday school at 9:45 a m led by R W Shaw and D T Andrews. Annie Forrest, returned missionary from Japan, speaks at noon in support of the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society. Evening preaching by the Methodist pastor at 7:30 p m. Prayer meeting Wednesday 7:30 p m. Christian Endeavor Friday 7:30 p m. Green Street Baptist holds 9:45 a m Sunday school and 11:00 a m 7:00 p m sermons by Rev J K Lanier with prayer Wednesday 7:30 p m and B Y P U Thursday 7:30 p m. Public invited to all services.
Pastor Charles P. Coble leads Bible school at 9 45 a m with W W Smith superintendent Preaching at 11 a m and 7 30 p m The Sunday program emphasizes importance of attendance Dan W Smith music director Junior Christian Endeavor at 4 p m Senior Endeavor at 6 45 Prayer meeting Wednesday 7 30 p m Public invited to worship with us The text notes a strong call for congregational participation and keeps religious event details concise.
Bethel Reformed featuring minister J. W. Huffman Bible school at 9 45 a m with W F Clary as superintendent Morning service at 11 o clock sermon by the pastor Evening service at 7 o clock sermon titled The Present Day Regard for Life on the sixth commandment Prayer meeting Wednesday evening with Mr W L B Link on Venable street All are welcome to attend these services.
St Marys Episcopal invites parishioners. Rev Thomas L Trott rector leads Sunday school at 9 30 with H J Coffield superintendent and B R Thurman secretary. Rev Isaac Wayne Hughes preaches at 11 am and 7 30 pm. Mr Fiughes delivers his last sermon Sunday evening. Welcome to all.
Sunday school at Highland Mill holds a session at 2 30 p m with Rev Mr Hughes delivering the address to the school audience.
West End Baptist Church reports ongoing exterior and interior improvements with a goal to spend at least 1000 dollars this year on the building on a cash basis. The church votes a pastor salary increase for the third time in 3 1 2 years. Next Sunday March 28 features Missionary Day with a program by the Sunday school and Woman's Missionary Society.
Rev. FP D Brown leads Sunday school at 9 45 a m with A W Kilemme as superintendent. Morning worship and sermon at 11 o clock and evening service at 7 30 follow. Public invited to attend all services at the Masonic hall.
Mrs W W Idol delightfully entertained the Priscilla club at her North Main street home. Members sewed and enjoyed social time, with a chicken salad course served. Guests included Mrs C K Sheloff, Mrs Reid, sister of the hostess, and Miss Frances K Morris.
The Woman's Guild of St. Mary's Episcopal church will hold its regular weekly meeting Monday afternoon at 3 o'clock. Mrs. J. G. Lambert will host at her North Main street home. Work for a possible spring sale will continue, and full attendance is expected.
Young Baracas of the South Main Street Methodist Church hosted a social in the church basement last evening. The program featured games and music with refreshments including an ice course and fruit.
The report notes that Norway, despite its large geographic size, has the lowest population density among European countries. It emphasizes sparse settlements and challenging terrain contributing to low population figures relative to land area.
Wesley Memorial Methodist holds worship services by pastor W A Lambeth at 11 a.m. and 7 30 p.m. Sunday school starts 9 30 a.m. W A Idol is superintendent. Adult classes taught by Dr Dred Peacock and Mrs Dunbar. Young men and women classes led by Fred Tate and Mrs J J Farriss. Separate assembling rooms for beginners and primary children.
Christian Sunday school at 9 45 a m led by superintendent R C Boyd with preaching at 11 00 a m and 7 30 p m by pastor Rev L L Wyrick Mid week Christian Endeavor prayer meeting each Wednesday at 7 30 p m A singing practice Saturday at 7 30 p m at M L Boswell home Summit avenue all invited to attend Regular attendance urged and the public is cordially invited to all services
Sunday services announced for First Reformed with pastor Roy E. Leinbach and John W. Hedrick as superintendent. Morning and evening preaching, midweek prayer, and a warm welcome to worship. First Baptist led by Jas A Clarke with A B Tate superintendent, youth classes, and evening services plus B Y P U and midweek prayer.
In ancient Athens girls lived in strict seclusion until marriage and were kept largely at home. They were rarely allowed to leave except on major festal occasions, reflecting the era’s rigid gender expectations and social norms.
Fifty or more guests attended a festive Irish themed event at the Baptist parsonage on Lindsay street. Mrs. O. G. Allen and Mrs. James A. Clark hosted with Philathea class members planning games, a shamrock pinning contest won by Nell Dodam ed, and green decorated refreshments.
Announcement today reports the sale of the W W Idol and company grocery to H W Allen and company. Allen, from Martin County NC, has years in lumber and prior mercantile experience, taking charge as Vernon W Idol retires after 20 years in business. The new firm promises the same quality merchandise and aims to retain Idol customers while attracting new ones.
The Guilford County Alumnae Association of the North Carolina College for Women held its third meeting of the year. Mrs. Jones and Miss Moore attended from High Point as Miss Taylor led the session. Plans for Alumnae Day at commencement and a proposed Alumnae home were discussed along with fundraising ideas. Dr. Anna Gove gave an address with slides illustrating her wartime work with French children, earning hearty thanks. The final meeting will be the state gathering at commencement.
Polish women in Pennsylvania mining regions celebrate Lent ending by switching husbands and dousing them with water. The custom is described as imported from Poland and observed by several communities.
Princess Victoria sister to King George V is described as a skilled bookbinder who won a prize in a past competition using a false name. The note highlights her artistry and craft.
In Colombia women distinguish themselves by flower placement in hair with senoras wearing flowers on the right and senoritas on the left.
A Thursday meeting of Green Street Baptist Church missionary circles drew large attendance. Mrs. D T Andrews led devotion and discussions from circle readers and committees. They voted to hold a self denial and prayer day on March 25 from 10 A M to 4 P M and chose Mrs Koontz as delegate to the Shelby April missionary meeting.
Miss Josephine McManus daughter of Dr C KE McManus entertained a group of friends at a St Patrick's party last evening at her Church street home. The event featured decorated parlors, games and a candy prize won by Winifred Hinton. Ice course and favors with green ribbons completed the formal affair.
In Norway a girl must possess a certificate proving she can cook before she is allowed to marry. The rule reflects strict social expectations and legal customs surrounding marriage eligibility.
The article notes Charles V trusted women to govern appointing three regents of the Netherlands. It also reports fifteen thousand young working girls in New York City have pledged to the Probation and Protective Association to help care for the morals of girls in the metropolis.
A jumble of departure times appears, listing multiple legs between Washington Birmingham New York Washington Charlotte Richmond and other cities with varied times and early morning to evening slots. No coherent sequence or date is provided.
A witty exchange at a picture dealer shows the purchaser seeking a title for a wedding gift. The dealer suggests The Coming Storm as an apt choice.
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