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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1920
Page
5
Brief poem by Arthur Guiterman expressing longing for hills and strenuous ascent. The speaker imagines rising over ragged shale and wooded crests to reach exaltation on imagined hills of dreams, seeking strength and clarity at day’s end.
An elegant six guest dinner at Mrs. R. 3. White's home celebrated Miss Annie White's birthday. Decor included a birthday cake beneath a large Easter bunny and a reflector with yellow eggs. jonquils and hyacinths brightened the reception area. Guests were Elizabeth Couneil, Stella Norman, Pessie Clouse, Tatura Brimm of Mount Airy, and Marian Elliot.
A business social meeting of the Order of the Eastern Star on March 23 at O. E. S. headquarters elected and installed officers for the year. Officers named include worthy matron Mrs. Charles Hayworth and worth patron D. H. Hall, with several other officers and dignitaries listed. A social hour followed with ice cream served.
William Jennings Bryan will start his campaign in Nebraska as delegate-at-large to the Democratic National Convention. He plans speeches in Lincoln on Friday night and Omaha on Saturday, then departs for Los Angeles to address Western governors on April 2.
In a strained dialogue, Betty’s quick action against a purse snatcher impresses Crittenden and spurs talk of Jack joining the business. The plan hinges on securing funding, expanding the plant, and potential partnership, with risk and pride mingled in the talk of money and loyalties.
Friends here learn of the Wilsons’ return from the east and their plan to settle in High Point. Mrs. R. B. Terry visits Greensboro. Mr. and Mrs. J Glenn Burgess of New London Conn arrive to stay with Miss Cletis and Don M Burgess.
Henry Harris attends clothing markets in Baltimore Philadelphia and New York buying stock for the H Harris and brothers store.
A string of visitors from Greensboro to High Point and beyond is recorded. Frank Wineskie Bristow Pitts and son Mrs Cunningham Mrs Bennett Bes sie Myers G E Sawyer E T McCay R H Brooks Paul L Henlein J Moore I W York J Oakley Rev T L Trott and I Me Warner appear in city guest lists with several staying at local hotels and shops noting business ties and travel between Durham Charlotte Statesville Boston Atlanta Winston-Salem and MeErmonton.
Mrs. J. A. Lindsay Jr. hosted a Delta Pau club gathering on North Main Street. Guests enjoyed four-table bridge for over an hour followed by a salad course. Easter motifs with jonquils enhanced the rooms during the social event.
Beau Monde notes white elephants, tiny ivory accessories worn by Parisian women as good luck charms. The trend spreads across belts, necklaces, bracelets, and belt buckles, with eleph ant motifs described as fashionable luck pieces.
The New York Yankees boast a possibly all time strong lineup, described as a very powerful squad surpassing earlier pioneers of the American League.
Miss Skinner of the YWCA south Atlantic division will visit High Point from March 29 to April 6 to survey potential for a local Y organization for women. She will meet with the Business and Professional Women's club and the Woman's club and discuss recreation for women in business. The effort to establish a High Point YWCA relies on the Woman's club and its leaders. A separate wartime note: a New York apartment owner refused to raise rents. tenants increased rents themselves by five to seven dollars.
Real estate firm Kendall Realty and Auction Co advertises handling houses, lots, farms and all types of property for quick sales. Troy Hamilton serves as High Point representative from office at 1712 North Main Street.
WANTED A farm of about 20 acres within two miles of the city. Timbered or cleared makes no difference, proximity to city essential. Kendall Realty and Auction Co Greensboro. Troy Hamilton High Point rep office 117 1 2 N Main St.
The High Point Red Sox, a Negro team, will meet Bennett College Greensboro club on the High Point Normal School field Friday at 4 PM. Both clubs are evenly matched and a close contest is expected. With several regulars absent, the White Sox have struggled to perfect team play.
The ladies of the First Reformed Church will hold a sale Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock in the former Amos Furniture store. Items include children’s clothing and homemade candy. Proceeds support church work.
Today marks Annunciation day as events unfold with Lt Gen Sir Arthur Currie addressing the Canadian club of New York City while Gov Henry J. Allen speaks at the Zach Chandler club banquet in Lansing Michigan. Viaine Republicans meet in Bangor to nominate presidential electors and delegates at large. Senator Hiram Johnson launches a New York state tour with a Cooper Union speech in NYC.
Regional dealer associations from Dallas Norfolk Cape Girardeau and Southeast Missouri convene to discuss retail lumber and auto dealings. The gathering aims to standardize trade practices and strengthen ties among members across Texas Virginia North Carolina Missouri and nearby states.
A druggist asserts personal use of Number 40 for blood ailments and claims it prevents malaria and fevers. The endorsement from J. C., a 40 year Evansville druggist, notes successful home trials and recommends Hart Drug Co. in High Point North Carolina as the seller.
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