Society Notes From Garland Blary Heads Committee
Blary, chairman of committee, Grenesboro, Garland society circle coordinates charity events and social gatherings.
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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1917
Page
5
Blary, chairman of committee, Grenesboro, Garland society circle coordinates charity events and social gatherings.
The Greensboro annual fair week ball formerly the marshal's ball will be held at Neese hall next Thursday night with two professional dancers planned for interludes. Owing to many out of town visitors, attire will be informal and floor capacity is limited. tickets available by advance contact.
The Woman's Missionary society of Wesley Memorial Methodist Episcopal church will meet at Mrs Ek D Steele's home on Washington street Monday at 3 o'clock. Full attendance is urged and all circles should report.
The Young Woman's Missionary Society of Wesley Memorial Church will meet in the ladies parlor Monday afternoon at 3 30 o'clock. Attendance of all members is desired.
Born to Mr and Mrs Wade Rankin a nine pound daughter during the latest home delivery.
Mrs. T. A. Knott of Kinston visits her brother Walter Hargett. J. P. Rawley travels to Charlotte for the weekend with Mrs. Rawley and their son. Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Hepler with daughters and J. R. Roach are taking a motor trip to Greenville South Carolina for a short stay.
A. KE. Tate was a business visitor to Greensboro yesterday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Clary of Greensboro spent a short while in the city yesterday afternoon. Mrs. C Seawell and a party of friends motored to Greensboro late yesterday afternoon.
The Liebler company presents The Garden of Allah at the Municipal theater Greensboro on its fifth annual tour October 18 with matinee and night showings. The production blends a gripping dramatic conflict with Oriental scenery and characters such as Ouled Nailes natives camel drivers and guides in Biskra Algiers and across the desert.
In the Good Housekeeping serial The Rough Road William J. Locke explores wartime class shifts. A scene shows Mrs. Conover asking if enlisting means becoming a private, and the dean noting that gentlemen are entering the ranks as officers no longer guaranteed.
Paris reports Dr. X M Vaillant head of radiographic service at Lariboisiere hospital has had the left forearm amputated after repeated X ray related injuries. He continues work at the hospital citing the value of his work to wounded patients.
Reports to the food administration show bread prices climbing from 8.5 to 10.7 cents a pound between May 15 and September 1 while flour prices fall from 17 to 13.25 dollars per barrel. Hoover plans a wartime standard loaf and universal bakery standards to curb profiteering. Minnesota operates two public bakeries selling two loaves for 15 cents under cash and carry.
The Delaware Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution presented an automobile ambulance to Delaware College this afternoon. It will be stored at the college and operated by students. The unit can respond within a 100 mile radius of Newark for emergencies including explosions and similar incidents. The corps also offers government service for home or foreign duties.
Asheville reports the Buncombe county board of education adopts a plan to eliminate adult illiteracy by 1920. County Superintendent W H Hipps leads the effort with board support and outside contributions. A woman specialist will arrive soon to begin the campaign.
Thomas D. Shea, candidate for judge, filed an expense account showing spending of 2 620.17 dollars. Butch MacDavitt was paid 25 dollars and Mat Ryan received 10 dollars. The rest funded advertising and information distribution. Peanut crop in Capitol Park Wisconsin linked to green peanuts planted by squirrels. Uncle Sam begins enlisting fakirs to form the First Company of Camoubeurs. Woman power in sixteen states to be registered though ages not required. Colored stockings and picture hats barred from Suff parade. Oklahoma towns see many idle men urged to work or join the army.
Numerous local churches list Sunday schools, morning and evening services, and midweek meetings. Revivals, youth programs, and missionary society gatherings are scheduled across West End Baptist, Lutheran, Bethel Reformed, South Main Street Methodist, First Presbyterian, Mast End Methodist, and First Reformed congregations with details on times, leaders, and special events. The notices invite the public and other church members to attend and participate.
The Hague reports the capture of an American aviator who landed behind German lines, dismissing rumors of a 300 mark prize. The publication notes the tale is fabrication and that the capture occurred long ago, countering sensational claims.
Fayetteville reports a 100 percent rise in Cumberland county wheat acreage for the coming year based on early estimates. County mills chief George McNeill notes Cumberland leads the state so far, with an average of 20 bushels per acre this year and a peak yield of 43 bushels on a single farm.
Delaware's 1400 man regiment begins departure to Anniston Alabama after packing and loading at New Castle. Three trains carry the troops and equipment as crowds bid farewell to the service members. Governor and city officials joined the farewell, marking the largest turnout in New Castle.
Nine hundred miners and breaker boys walked out at the No. 9 colliery due to a few workers refusing to join the United Mine Workers. District officials seek to restore work and end the stoppage.
Kinston residents report that the 129 Negro selectmen of the third increment failed to depart as planned. They reported to the exemption board at 5 a.m. but were told orders delayed their departure for an indefinite period.
Boyd's Conservatory of Music at 220 Broad Street announces new enrollment for pupils. Programs include piano voice harmony sight singing and kindergarten with instruction available.
Miss Clara Boyd and Miss Ere lyn Boyd to open a music school in the Broad street home formerly occupied by Mrs Frances Pickard at an early date.
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