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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1915
Page
5
A medley of poems and explanation celebrates mothers and Mother's Day. It recounts Lucy M. Cobb's poem To a Mother on Earth and explains the flower tradition of wearing white for a mother in heaven and red for a mother on earth, noting the Philadelphia origin and local observance in High Point.
In Keensboro on May 7, Blanche Lee Carpenter became the wife of William L. Vann of Burgaw at a high noon ceremony at the Carpenters' home. The south parlor altar featured green and white decor, with a formal reception and gifts afterward as the couple planned to reside in Burgaw.
Mrs J H Petty and Miss Kathleen Petty depart for Carthage to visit Mrs Petty’s sister in law Mrs W C Petty. Miss Helen Brockett returns from Burlington. Mrs S W Boone receives telegram reporting her brother in law Mr Boone’s death in Burlington. Mamie Boone leaves for Burlington for the funeral.
Goldsboro May 7 Following a lecture and song recital by Mrs Wade Brown of Greensboro for the State Federation of Womens clubs last evening the following prize winners were announced Short story Uncle Abes Funeral Mrs Schlicter of Charlotte Poetry first prize Research Mrs Charles Ives of New Bern Second prize A Singing Lad Mrs Zoe Wineard Brochman of Gastonia Research Kleemosynary institution of North Carolina Miss Amy Joseph The music prize winner has not yet been decided but will be announced An elegant five course banquet at the Grant building closed the evening
Despite rain, many ladies viewed the new summer millinery at Miss Venetia Smith's opening. Feathers dominate, high fronts return, and black and white leads with splashes of pink, blue, and old rose. One window showcased black and white without color. A white horsehair hat with ostrich plumes and ribbon folds highlights the display.
Memorial day programs at Main Street Methodist church in Thomasville include a 3 o clock service with hymns prayers and a series of musical numbers. Rev Liaker and Rev Litaker lead readings and prayers while Hon J F Spruill delivers the address and several solos are performed by Misses Lambeth Auman Stone Dodson and others after the church service confers then graves of Confederates are decorated.
Mrs H B Brewer died at her Thomasville home Tuesday evening at 3 o clock after suffering a stroke last Friday. She leaves a husband and one adopted child. A devoted Christian, she was active at Unity chapel in church and Sunday school work and will be greatly missed.
The First Reformed church holds an evangelistic meeting tonight at 7 30 with a closing sermon on The Last Judgment. Communion will be observed Sunday morning and the church invites new members to join.
City league officers gather tonight at eight in Dr Coes office for important business with team captains and managers urged to attend.
Veterans of the High Point camp are invited to a 1 o'clock Saturday dinner at Miss Brockett's. Daughters and children should meet at 3 o'clock at Mrs. John Lindsay's. Beauty is only skin deep and often just as shallow.
A vintage advertisement notes middle age brings kidney strain and rheumatic aches with sleep disturbance. Foley Kidney Pills from Mann Drug Company are promoted as safe, prompt relief.
Memorial Day activities are set for High Point on May 8 with veterans assembling on North Main street at 12 50 and a 1 00 dinner at Miss Helen Brockett's. The program includes a 3 30 gathering of Daughters and Children of the Confederacy and a 4 00 cemetery exercises at Oakwood, followed by grave decorations.
The semi annual High Point township Sunday School association convention occurs Sunday at 8 pm in the auditorium. J M Broughton Jr of Raleigh will speak. City church pastors cancel services to allow congregations to attend. The event updates the schedule to two annual meetings and includes 19 member Sunday schools with mass choirs led by Mrs Kep hart. President A F E Tate introduces the speaker.
All banks in the city will be closed on Monday May 10 in observance of Memorial Day. Banks and offices will resume normal hours the following business day. Facilities advise customers to plan ahead for payments and deposits.
Miss Linda E Hodgin and Carl Worth Hockett were wed last night at 8 30 in the home of Rev Shuford Peeler 360 West Lee Street Greensboro The bride has lived in Greensboro for years the groom from Pleasant Garden and they will reside in Climax Warm wishes await the couple from many friends.
Quiet beautiful wedding held Wednesday night at 9 15 at Rev S B Mapp's Dairy street home. Miss Ha Ning and Walter Kellam, both of Greensboro, exchanged vows with music by Mrs Joe P Klapp formerly of Memphis. The couple will reside in Greensboro.
The new city council will assemble in adjourned session at 7 50 o clock this evening with considerable city wide business to discuss and decide.
Alma MelIntire Goldstein sues Charles Goldstein for divorce in Guilford County Superior Court. Defendant must appear or demur at the June 7 1915 term in Greensboro North Carolina. Notice dated April 30 1915 signed by M W Gant Clerk.
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