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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1917
Page
5
Amelia Josephine Burr is acknowledged with appreciation by the Library War council. The message honors her for inspiring cities allied with the war effort, with warm tribute referencing soldiers and sailors and a living kinship beyond past glory.
Mrs. C. J. Gray becomes treasurer of the Social Service department replacing Mrs. W. H. Pickard who moved to Greensboro. A hospital patient ends care and several poor recipients received clothing. The president named a social and courtesy committee to plan a teachers' reception. Members assisted in the Greensboro fair Better Baby contest and praised High Point ladies for help.
Miss Clara I Cox instrumental in War Service committee drive for the American Library Association receives a letter of thanks from P P Bardsly assistant treasurer. The note cites a remittance of 7 dollars dated October 8 bringing total patriotic contributions to the library war fund to 82 dollars.
The senior class hosted the faculty at Miss Margaret Rankin's North Main Street home last evening. A Shakespearean contest determined the prize winner, Mr Wright, and refreshments included black ice cream and cake. Attending faculty were Miss Coodwin Miss Holton Miss Top Miss Pitts Mr and Mrs Taylor Mr Gustafson Superintendent W M Marr and Mr Wright.
The annual Greensboro fair dance attracted couples and individuals from across the region including Mr and Mrs Thomas J Murphy Mr and Mrs Thomas J Gold Miss Maude Owen Miss Lucile Holton Horace Sisson Miss Dorothy Henley Miss Valette Jones Roland Holton Miss Aliah Pickett Everett Marsh Wade Marsh and Miss Catherine Harmon. The event was well attended and considered highly enjoyable by attendees.
Last night at 7 30 Miss Mary Bettie Saunders became the wife of Herbert Jordan both residents of this city. The ceremony was held at the bride’s mother’s home 517 Chestnut street and was performed by Rev P D Brown pastor of the Lutheran church. The event was witnessed by friends and relatives and the couple will reside in the city.
Woodall brothers and Anderson drive back to the city from Ooltewah Tennessee after finishing a large plastering project, with a stop in Atlanta en route home.
Miss Elsie Mae Dillon, a teacher with High Point schools, spends the week end in Greensboro visiting her parents.
J. T. Ryan secretary and traffic manager of the Southern Furniture Manufacturers' Association is spending time at Cincinnati attending the meet.
Miss Ruby Hammer spent yesterday in Greensboro with sister Juanita Hammer to attend the fair. Mrs. John Benson joined them, visiting the fair with Willie Beall Irvin. High Point residents Mr and Mrs John A Lindsay were among attendees. Mayor William P Ragan and family are at the Greensboro fair today. F J Sizemore returned after a Southern Classification committee meeting in Cincinnati. Asa Bregs and T J Murphy couples joined others in Greensboro. Bell Telephone manager Harry Klam was a Greensboro visitor. Mrs Carl Clapp and her family return home after spending time in Greensboro.
Letters from Washington and Michigan describe a wife who joins the United States Food administration and sews a practical blue and white uniform. The note explains insignia, costs a dime, and expresses pride in cooperating with the war effort. Baseball notes highlight De Mar’s comeback and team-manager rumors. Moran threatens rough tactics with Morris. Slam Anderson aids Wisconsin. Covington’s Braves scrutiny.
Mrs. Chas. Reitz of Allens Mills Pa. praises Foley's Honey and Tar Compound for coughs colds croop and hay fever noting relief after using the product and recommending it to others. The testimonial mentions Whooping cough asthma and hay fever benefits.
A local bazaar invites shoppers to buy Christmas presents tomorrow beside J. M. Hedrick's shop. The event promises various stalls and seasonal gifts for the holiday season.
The Reformed church ladies announce a bazaar in the Hedrick's store building tomorrow with boiled ham or fried chicken, sides, pies and beverages priced at 35 cents. Oysters and hot cakes listed, plus coffee or chocolate, with a prompt actions note and a locally advertised laxative product by Mann Drag Co.
Bertram Bros of Green Bay Wisconsin endorse Foley's Honey and Tar as a reliable cough and cold remedy. The ad claims it eases coughing, improves breathing, and suits the northern climate. Mann Drug Co.
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