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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 1917
Page
5
A poem urges dreamers to nurture imagination and translate dreams into action by planning and building something lofty and real. It emphasizes born inspiration, fostering ideas, and turning visionary thoughts into tangible endeavors.
The annual chrysanthemum show and bazaar is in progress today at Wesh Memorial church. Dinner and supper are served and visitors are invited to enjoy the meals and buy Christmas gifts at the bazaar.
The annual report to the state convention in Winston highlights Alexander Martin chapter gifts to wounded soldiers in France, $5 to the Lafayette chocolate fund, and navy knitting efforts. Mecklenburg Caswell ash and other chapters contributed materials and knitted sets for the cruiser North Carolina and for sailors.
Miss Flora Mann wed Paul Horney yesterday at 3 pm in the home of Mr. and Mrs Carroll on Thurston Street. Rev. C A Cecil officiated with only intimate friends present. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs W H Mann of Stanton Street and the groom is a High Point resident who served on the border with a local military company. They will remain in High Point.
Mrs Shipman hosted Over the Tea Cups bridge yesterday on Gatewood avenue. Prize winner was Mrs Parker for highest score. Attendees included Mrs Brockett Hauser Hart Clarke Cummings Ragan Coffield Smith Parker Shipman Brooks Mendez Johnson Paylor Brockett and Misses Irvin Paylor and Helen Brockett.
Washington Nevada theaters and other amusements may cover the war tax on each ten cent admission without charging patrons. Commissioner Roper rules in response to questions about advertising admission as ten cents while the tax is paid by the venue.
British wireless press reports Austro German troops in northern Italy breaking Italian rear guard resistance and moving toward the Vaive river, signaling a significant advance in the campaign.
Miss Mildred Edmundson of Oldsboro arrives in the city as a guest of Mrs. O. J. Baxter while she attends the Daughters of the American Revolution convention in Winston-Salem. The visit marks a local welcome for the visiting DAR attendee.
Miss Lottie Canady of Kinston arrived in the city this afternoon to spend several days as a guest of Mrs. O D Baxter. Mrs T M Gold Mrs Carter Dalton Mrs H A Millis Mrs M Hauser and Mrs KE Hutchison motored to Winston Salem to be guests of Mrs Finch today.
Mrs F Ek Harlee and Mrs D F Caw ley of Greensboro visit Mrs W G Shipman on Glatewood avenue. Mrs Hugh Parks of Winston Salem comes for weekend with Mrs & W Freeze on Lindsay street. Mr and Mrs Robert Clapp of Greensboro with Mrs Roland Blair. Wilbur Jones visited Greensboro. Mrs Hunter Sechrest confined at home with la grippe. Mrs Thomas D Gilliam and child return from Mount Airy visit. Mayor W P Ragan and family drove to Greensboro for a short stay. Frank Ogburn Henry Marley F E Harlee and W G Shipman returned from Marion South Carolina fishing trip reporting success. Mrs R Wheeler recently operated on at local hospital may return home today.
Van Reynolds of Charleston South Carolina was a visitor in the city yesterday.
The Allen Store announces a shipment of coats priced from 15 to 20.50 and 25 suits valued at 27.50 to 32.50. Mr. Allen says the sale offers high waist, belted, and trench coat styles at significant savings for Saturday.
Local ad announces a half price sale on tailored hats with S10 black velour hats reduced to 5 and S8 black velvet hats reduced to 4. Sale features Miss Venetia Smith as promoter.
A selection of high class garments from a regular line showcases man tailored suits in Gabardines, Poplins, Velours, Poi ret Twills, Serges and more. The display includes fur trimmed collars and a superb collection of stylish outfits for the season.
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