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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1920
Page
5
A seagull over a grimy Chicago River scene contrasts with a hot crowded streetcar and a weary shop girl who muses about vacationing as a seagull amid the smoky city. The poem captures industrial glare, polluted waters, and urban fatigue.
Announcement of the engagement of Miss Sue Kitchin daughter of former Governor W W Kitchin Raleigh to William Joyner Raleigh son of former Superintendent Joyner. Joyner lived in Greensboro for years while his father taught at the North Carolina college for women.
Mrs. W. L. Watson leaves this evening for Raleigh after visiting her mother Mrs. A. Sherred in this city for several weeks.
Miss Hay, secretary of the Greensboro YWCA, announces the YWCA Institute begins in Greensboro tomorrow at 10 am and runs until 6 pm with an all day meeting at Henry hotel. A noon luncheon will be served for attendees and local women, especially members of the Business and Professional club, are urged to attend part of the sessions.
Miss Myrtie Olivia Long now of Detroit formerly of High Point married Charles Lawrence Rennell of Detroit in a Saturday evening ceremony at the home of Mr and Mrs Theodore LaRamie. Rev W G Nixon officiated. The bride wore blue georgette and roses and carnations. The couple will reside in Massachusetts.
A Greensboro dinner scene unfolded last evening at O Henry hotel where four locals shared an informal six o'clock meal. The party included Miss Gladys Kirkman, Miss Nina White, F A Wrenn, and F C Coyne of Richmond.
The Priscilla club meeting scheduled for Good Friday is postponed to the following week. The April 9 gathering will be at the home of Mrs. Kk M Shipman on Gatewood Avenue.
The state senate in Jackson ratified the federal woman suffrage amendment today, reversing a previous rejection several weeks ago and aligning with national suffrage momentum.
Misse and Mattie Davis and Mae Haney spent several hours in Greensboro yesterday afternoon as guests of friends.
Mrs. W. FE. Blair of Greensboro visits High Point hosted by Mrs. S. H. Tomlinson and Mrs. L. W. Hurliman. They plan to depart tonight for Atlanta where they will spend several weeks as guests of Mr. and Mrs. Harvey J. Holt.
N L Warner made a business visit to Thomasville yesterday meeting local officials and examining local commerce opportunities. He toured downtown firms and discussed potential investments with area business leaders.
Langley, a business visitor, travels to Greensboro today to discuss potential commercial opportunities and meet local partners.
Miss Gertrude Adams of Bethel Delaware arrived in the city yesterday to visit her sister Mrs R A Loflin. She is spending time with friends in High Point this morning was seen with Mrs R M Clapp of Greensboro.
W. F. Carr of Durham Hosiery Mills visited High Point yesterday on business, touring the industrial area and meeting local officials to discuss operations and prospects.
A. L. Sterner, representative of Fl Bees So Cigar company, was in town yesterday on business.
Miss Virginia Kelly of Washington D C spends the day in Liis City Of WorldSiness aid in d BUCS as she tours local sites and meets organizers.
A 1926 trend piece envisions Easter social life through a seance, with a host of spirits revealing upcoming festivities. The inquirer reports dances, confetti, favors, nink tea, and a six o clock dinner dances as hints of the season's social whirl, while promising more details after further spiritual communication.
J. C. Woodard of Raleigh spent Tuesday in the city on a business visit.
William F. Clegg of Greensboro was noted as a business visitor here yesterday in a brief arrival notice.
A fashion piece argues women must wear coats year round to suit a stricter style standard. It notes sleeveless guimpe tops under jackets remain in fashion, with linen varieties favored for summer wear.
M. C. McCormace of Asheville was among local furniture dealers in this city Tuesday on business. HW. E. Black of Charlotte spent a short while here yesterday on business.
Rt M Williams of Rocky Mount visited High Point on Tuesday to purchase furniture. He is identified as a furniture buyer.
W A Gorett of Shelby was a business visitor here yesterday seeking services and networking opportunities.
F. J. Wilson of Gastonia was among business visitors registered at Elwood on Tuesday.
A public circular urges writers to omit references to intoxicants and praise of inns or taverns. It argues literature must become restrained and promote a hot and dry country, erasing verse that extols pots, goblets, or tavern tales. The piece reflects reformist mood and Beau Monde critique.
A telegram from General Plutarco Calles reports Sonora Mexico near revolution as Calles resigns from Carranza cabinet to back General Alvaro Obregon in the presidential race. The message comes to Nogales Sonora dated March 31 and notes the volatile political climate in the region.
High Point prepares for the national YWCA convention in Cleveland April 13 to 20 with about 2000 delegates. Miss Jane Skinner a Richmond organizer guest of the city will be among field organizers and delegates. Mrs Harford national president will preside as seven day sessions promise to be among the most enthusiastic in YWCA history.
Mrs Cornstessel comments on not needing a doctor’s prescription for intoxicants. Her husband considers advising their son Josh to abandon law and pursue medicine.
Thomasville residents and visitors fill the day with travel to Winston-Salem Greensboro High Point and Charlotte. Notables include J A Morris ill at home and Oscar M Jones recruiting in town while a Woman's Club meeting discussed a school fire drill and federation plans.
A late yesterday fire in Coeburn Virginia gutted a photographer's studio and three adjoining buildings in the town center, causing an estimated loss of 16000 dollars. No injuries were reported. The blaze prompted emergency crews to battle the flames through the night.
女性在1840年的美国政治中首次公开参与活动 支持并推动威廉姆森和泰勒的竞选 以歌唱和集会方式参与 Whig党集会首次吸引女性 民主党集会仍以男性为主
The Ladies Aid Society of Wesley Memorial church announces its annual spring turnip green dinner in the church dining room on Thursday April 3 from 11 30 to 1 20 for busy city workers. Menu includes Turnip Greens Hog Joul Candied Sweet Potatoes Corn Bread Pickles Coffee or Buttermilk Pie Spice and coffee at 50 cents.
In Cornwall the peasants hold that removing bees from the hive on any day other than Good Friday brings certain death to the industrious insects and to the community relying on them.
Report notes extreme aridity in parts of Argentina with morning water left uncovered drying out by night. Scientists attribute factors to high temperatures low humidity and strong winds affecting local microclimates.
A lighthearted look at a marriage slump in High Point 1920. Preachers warn of a quiet spell as Cupid seems to falter and women of leap year are questioned. The piece notes a few weddings and hints at ongoing social pressures amid a playful census tangent.
A handwritten note from W T Nolley, General Agent of Northwestern Mutual Life, congratulates Futrell for reporting more lives insured in February than any other agent among about 6,000. He urges continued good work and expresses heartfelt appreciation.
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