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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1918
Page
5
The Red Cross chapter urges volunteers for handwork on hospital garments in progress. Many garments are ready for finishing and more workers are needed. A new sock yarn shipment is available for distribution at the Red Cross workrooms.
About 40 Baraca and Philathea members from the First Reformed church and friends drove to Hayworths Springs three miles east of the city for an evening outing described as a “good time.”
Jane Hill Cowles joins a distinguished slate for Guilford College alumni banquet in Founders Hall at 8 pm. Other speakers include Isaac Sharpless former Haverford president, David M. Edwards Earlham president, and William A. Blair among educators. J Elm wood Cox of High Point will preside. Guests expected to stay for weekend talks by Dr Grant Dr Vann and Governor Bickett.
Miss Mina Powell daughter of James Powell, wed Lemuel L. Duggins in a ceremony conducted by Rev. H. H. Robbins of the South Main Street M E Church. They left for Salisbury after the service and plan to reside in High Point until Duggins goes to camp.
Mrs. Josiah Cowles, national president of Women’s clubs, visits Guilford College for several days with Mrs. Mary Mendenhall Davis. Cowles, formerly Miss Jone Hill, attended Guilford College and is related to K. H. Mendenhall, & H. Mendenhall, who live near High Point, and J. C. Hill and Ottis Mendenhall of this city.
Jes will remain at Guilford with Mrs. Davis until next week, then travel to Raleigh to attend the state federation meeting where she will speak.
The regular monthly High Point chapter United Daughters of the Confederacy will hold a Monday afternoon meeting at Mrs. Fred Ingram's home. Joint hostesses include Mrs. Ingram and several others as members urged to attend, marking the final spring gathering.
Members of the Daisy Daves Mission ary society of Wesley Memorial church are urged to attend a called meeting at the church at 4 p m Monday. Matters of utmost importance will be discussed.
A daughter was born this morning to Mr and Mrs Sidney Robertson of the outskirts of the city. The birth adds a new member to the Robertson family with relatives notified in the local community.
Pred Kennedy of the United States Navy spends a few days in the section with friends and relatives. Mr and Mrs Homer Wheeler enjoy a brief stay at the High Point Fishing club camp in Moore County.
Guy Wells of the High Point Motor company spent last evening in Salisbury on business, stopping at local shops and meeting with regional associates.
Miss Inda Watson had an appendicitis operation at Duncan sanatorium this morning and is reported to be doing nicely.
Miss Marguerite Wirkman returns to the city to spend the summer with her parents Mr and Mrs J Ed Kirkman after attending Converse college in Spartanburg South Carolina.
Miss Grace Mink departed yesterday to spend the summer in New York, Canada, and other eastern and northern points, extending her travels beyond prior limits.
Miss Winnie Vail has returned to the city to spend the summer after attending Salem College in Winston-Salem.
Miss Adelaide Sanders of Charlotte visits as house guest of Miss Winnie Vail. Vernan and Berta Tomlinson travel to Liberty Randolph county to stay with friends and relatives. Mrs F J Sizemore and her young son plan a business trip to Virginia Pennsylvania and New York then visit Winston Salem for two weeks. Lewis E Bennett travels from Greensboro to High Point to visit relatives before service. T L Goolsby goes to Summerfield to stay with relatives. Mise Gilbert Muse leaves for New York for pleasure and business.
Army casualty list lists 23 names with classifications including wounded severely four and wounded slightly eight. Notable entries include Privates Charles McCary of Asheville and Capt. John A. Battin who is severely wounded. others are listed as died of wounds or disease with multiple officers named from various states.
John Hil, a young white man, arrested by revenue agents at a blockade near the Hoover Hill mine in Randolph County, was held for federal court in Greensboro. A $300 bond was set. he failed to secure bond as hearing before U.S. Commissioner Warren G. Brown concluded. Evidence included a still and worm with several kegs and a 0 gallon barrel transported to Greensboro.
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