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High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Nov 16, 1916

Page

5

Nature’s Escape Eases a City Grouch in A Warm Verse

A breezy social note urges a retreat to autumn woods to shed city sourness. The piece paradise seeks calm among birds, rabbits, and squirrels, recommending a boyish, nature filled mindset to restore cheer and trust with simple joys and kinship with wildlife. Jacksonville Times Union lists local names and notes social events and a marriage, with brief society items and a military update.

Nike Jacksonville Fla Times Union

Mrs Farriss Hostess for Afternoon Card Party at Home

Mrs J J Farriss entertained with ten tables of bridge at her South Main Street home yesterday afternoon. Autumn leaves chrysanthemums and roses decorated the rooms. Prize went to Mrs Robert Walker who received a lace boudoir cap. Hostess was aided by Mesdames Frank Ogpurn G T Wood W F Ellis and Charles Kemp Boren. The guest list included numerous ladies and gentlemen from Trinity Greensboro Kingsburg California and local towns.

J J. Farriss South Main Street Robert Walker Frank Ogpurn G. T. Wood W. F. Ellis Trinity Charles Kemp Boren Greensboro Capitola King Kingsburg 8. C Venetia Smith Mesdames S. L. Davis J. A. Marsh J. A. Lindsay J. E. Marsh G. A. Matton Charles Ragan J. A. Owen Gm i. Petty A. M. Rankin L. M. H. Reynolds C. A. Ring D. A. Stanton Steele Annie R. Armfield O. E. Menderhaill R. B. Terry J. B. Havre California Klemme Bruce Carraway I. Thurmaar Mann J. O'Neal Craig Oscar D

PTA Meeting at Elm Street Graded School

A PTA meeting is scheduled for tonight at 7 30 at Elm Street Graded School. All patrons and anyone interested are urged to attend.

Parent-Teacher Association Elm Street Graded School

Birthday Celebration for Mrs Wood at 79

Mrs F H Wood, visiting her son W F Wood in Marion, is honored on her 79th birthday with remarks on her ageless appearance. Delta Tau club host and Jamestown Community Day announced with times. Mrs Rufus King to host Philomathean club. a new Bern baby boy born to Mr and Mrs W W Ellington.

F. H. Wood Marion W. F. Wood H. L. Coffield Delta Tau Club Gatewood Avenue Philomathean Club Rufus King Bern W. W. Ellington

Mrs. Cynthia Kanoy Dies in High Point Home

Mrs. Cynthia Kanoy widow of John Kanoy died at her daughter J R Roach’s home 206 East Green Street at 5 oclock after several months illness. Born Guilford county December 7 1835 she is survived by son Charles Kaney of Biscoe NC and daughters J R Roach of High Point and Joe Worth of Guilford College. Funeral Friday at 2:30 p m from the residence led by Rev Sylvester Newlin with interment at Oakwood cemetery.

Kanoy Cynthia Kanoy John Kanoy J. R. Roach East Green Street Guilford County Charles Kaney Biscoe N. G High Point Joe Worth Guilford College Sylvester Newlin The Friends Church Oakwood Cemetery

Woman's Club Extends Program at West End Baptist

The second club extension meeting drew over 100 attendees at West End Baptist Church. Rev Rose led devotion, Clara Cox and Mrs. Henry White spoke, with Dr Clarke of First Baptist sharing remarks on health. Refreshments followed. a third meeting at East Green Street Baptist drew about 25 participants with Park treet school children singing.

West End Baptist Church Rose Clara Cox Henry White Clarke First Baptist Church

Night school opens with strong turnout and active teaching

The night school reports a very good opening with Miss Tapp, Mrs. Cahal, and Miss Mahood delivering effective instruction. Thirty-five attendees were present last Monday night as the program continues Monday and Thursday evenings, with Saturday afternoon sessions on physical culture led by Miss Mahood.

Literature Department Holds November Meeting

The literature department held its second monthly meeting on November 14 at Mrs. McAnally's home with 16 members present. Members shared Browning love poems and discussed attending Kaffee Klatsch on November 23 at 3 p.m. at Mrs. Gilbert Clarke's home.

H. A. Millis Gilbert Clarke

Woman's Club Social Service Unit Plans Holiday Drive

The social service department of the Woman's club met at the Elks' home to review Tuberculosis week December 3 through 10 and Red Cross Seals. Delegates decided to double local seal sales from last year to keep 75 percent of funds in the city. Plans also started for a community Christmas tree event.

The Woman's Club Elks’ Home Red Cross

Local Personals Note a Round of Visiting and Travel

Mrs W F Ellis of Trinity visits on South Main. Mrs Charles Kemp Boren of Greensboro returns from Greensboro to Greensboro. Col Wescott Roberson on business trip to Asheville. Mrs J W Lineback and daughter Elizabeth depart to Richmond for visit with Mrs W W Mesley. A L Burns sick at Jordan street home. Miss Lucile Holton sick with grippe. W F Ellis visits city. Mr and Mrs L J Ingram and Mr and Mrs Fred Ingram return from Mount Gilead after funeral of Mrs Charles B Ingram. Miss Venetia Smith and sister Havre of California depart for Bessemer City to see brother John Smith. A B Joyner and E B Jeffress of Greensboro visit on business. A D Ward of Greensboro on business. R K Moore of Greensboro spend a few hours in city.

Lucile Holton Steele Street Grippe Venetia Smith Mrs. Havre California Bessemer City John Smith

Coal Prices To Drop With Scarce Supply In Market

Coal trades report a softer wholesale price by 50 cents to 1 dollar per ton over the past week, enabling retailers to cut prices. Burns Bros notes New York coal at 8.75 per ton from 9.50, while F W Saward says the market has quieted though next twenty four hours will largely decide.

Burns Bros New York F. W. Saward Coal Trade Journal Anthracite Bureau of Information Wilkesbarre

Sure Way to Get Job in a Boston Kitchen

A job applicant in Boston impresses a Mrs Worried by promising to cook so well that the husband will stay home to ensure he rises for breakfast. The girl is awarded the position after the boastful remark.

Mrs. Worried Boston

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