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High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Oct 06, 1917

Page

5

Society Notes From Garland Blary Heads Committee

Blary, chairman of committee, Grenesboro, Garland society circle coordinates charity events and social gatherings.

Garland. Blary Grenesboro

Annual Central Carolina Fair Ball at Neese Hall

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.

Greensboro Neese Hall Bethel Reformed H. G. Kopenhayer Zeno Clodfelter Baraca Philadea Christian Endeavor Prayer Meeting J .E. Stone Princeton University

Wesley Memorial Missionary Meeting Set At Mrs Steele Home

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.

Woman's Missionary Society Wesley Memorial Methodist Episcopal Church Ek. D. Steele Washington — Street

Missionary Society Meeting at Wesley Memorial Church

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.

Young Woman's Missionary Society of Wesley Memorial Church Wesley Memorial M. E. Church T. Rowe

Rankin Family Welcomes Nine-Pound Daughter

Born to Mr and Mrs Wade Rankin a nine pound daughter during the latest home delivery.

Wade Rankin

Social Learnings of North Carolina Family News

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.

Mrs. T. A. Knott Kinston Brother Walter Hargett J. P. Rawley Charlotte Mrs. Rawley and Son W. L. Hepler J. R. Roach Greenville S. C

Greensboro Visit Highlights Local Travelers

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.

A. KE. Tate Greensboro J. A. Clary City Mrs. C. ©. Seawell Party of Friends

Garden of Allah comes to Municipal Greensboro on tour

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.

Liebler Company Municipal Theater Greensboro Ouled Nailes Mecca Biskra Algiers

Can a Gentleman be a Private Soldier

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.

England William J. Locke Good Housekeeping

Doctor Vaillant Loses Arm From X ray Work

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.

Paris X. M. Vaillant Lariboisiere Hospital Vaillant Lamiboisiere Hospital

Bread Prices Rise in Survey of 45 Cities

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.

Washington The Food Administration Herbert Hoover Minnesota Minneapolis St. Paul Public Safety and Defense Commission

Ambulance Presented to Delaware College by DAR

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.

Newark Delaware Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution Delaware College

County Education Board Hires Literacy Specialist in Buncombe

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.

Asheville Buncombe County

Shea files judge campaign expense report in Wilkesbarre

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.

Worship Schedule and Church Notices All Week

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.

West End Baptist Jas. W. Rose G. W. Clark H. A. Cates W. L. Barrs South Main Street H. Robbins A. S. Caldwell, Jr Christian Endeavor

First American Prisoner Captured Says German Paper

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.

the Hague Dueszeldorfer Anzeiper

Cumberland County to double wheat acreage next year

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.

Fayetteville Cumberland County Cumberland Col. Greorge McNeill

Delaware Troops Leave for Anniston

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.

Wilmington Del Delaware Anniston Ala New Castle Goodby

Miners Strike At Lehigh and Wilkes-Barre Coal Plant

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.

Wilkes-Barre, Pa Collieny Lehigh and Wilkes

Negro selectmen delayed from leaving county duties

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.

Kinston Senior County Exemption Board

Boyd's Conservatory of Music Opens for Enrollment

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.

Boyd's Conservatory of Music Broad Street

Miss Clara Boyd and Miss Ere lyn Boyd Open Music School

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.

Clara Boyd Erelyn Boyd Frances Pickard Broad Street

Also Mentioned on This Page

National Emergency Food Garden Commission Maryland Washington, D. C Mrs. Steele Garden of Allah Capitol Park Madison, Wis Uncle Sam Oklahoma P. D. Brown A. W. Klemme P. J. Bame First Lutheran Church Lexington N. C Mast End First Reformed Roy K K. Leimbauch J. R. Young American Forestry Association County OF Beavans Stret Dic Tates of Dame Fashion Millinery Department Loflin Alexander Allen Bradley’s Pharmacy United States High Point Perpetual Building & Loan Association V. A. J. Idol
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