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High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Oct 16, 1919

Page

5

To Keep Thy Muscles Trained in Life's Quiet Call

Fragmentary verse fragment urges resolve in daily tasks and fate's test. The speaker reflects on training, duty, and proving worth when fate asks a hard favor. No clear people or places are named.

Mrs. Vaughn Addresses Women of High Point

Mrs. Kate Brew Vaughn, director of hygiene for the state health department, spoke at Friends church on infant welfare. She urged early care for children aged three to six, promoted day nurseries in mills with dietician guided meals, and envisioned a future with kindergartens linked to healthier citizens.

Mrs. Vaughn High Point Friends Church Kate Brew Vaughn State Department of Health

Mrs Vaughn Praises Silk Mill Day Nursery Effort

Mrs Vaughn spoke of a dream to end illiteracy among the poor and cited a city silk mill already preserving workers' children with a day nursery. She called the effort a promising start and likened growth to oaks from acorns, amid a social hour with tea and cakes provided by club members.

Vaughn

Wesley Memorial Members Gather For Newcomer Evening

Nearly 200 new Wesley Memorial Methodist church members and friends attended a post Culpepper reception. Mrs. W. H. Slane entertained with Mark Twain readings, Irene Kirkman performed whistling and piano pieces, and Fred N. Tate urged members to fill pews and support a strong evening service. Rev. W. A. Lambeth praised the event as a success.

Missionary Societies Wesley Memorial Methodist Church Culpepper W. H. Slane Mark Twain Irene Kirkman Miss Kirkman Fred N. Tate Board of Stewards Tate W. A. Lambeth Lambeth

Miss Helen Whittaker Visits From Sanford

Local society notes list Miss Helen Whittaker of Sanford staying with cousin Mrs. L. B. Williams and other Greensboro visitors. Several residents from Thomasville Trinity and Birmingham are noted as callers and shoppers. trips to Greensboro and the Greensboro Fair are mentioned, along with engagements and travel of various townsfolk.

Helen Whittaker Sanford L. B. Williams This Mary Thomas Miss Shelley Greensboro Fair

Firemen Rescue Women in Blaze at Washington City

Firemen saved several women clerks from the American Forestry association building as flames damaged records and the structure. One woman was overcome by smoke. cause of the fire remains undetermined.

Washington City Washington American Foresty Association

Paris gowns and grace redefine a ballroom season

In Bond Street showrooms the Fall fashion season opens with models Mazie, Sadie, and Emma performing a graceful display. Trainers emphasize posture and balance with advice on carrying oneself, while gowns costing around 250 dollars promise to elevate the wearer beyond the dress itself.

London Bond Street Way Paris Mazie Smith Sadie Jones Emma O'Flynn Mazie Sadie Eimma Pam Maurisette Corisonde Mercia Marie Emma

Alexander Martin Chapter Elects Officers

The Alexander Martin chapter of the Daughters of the Revolution elected officers at a meeting held Wednesday afternoon at Mrs J A Eshelman's residence. Officers chosen: Regent Mrs H B Hiatt, vice regent Mrs J W Kearns, treasurer Miss Mary Munyon, recording secretary Mrs J J Farriss, corresponding secretary Mrs S B Coe, registrar Mrs R J Pickens, historian Mrs W L Tabb. A social hour followed with hot chocolate and cakes.

Alexander Martin the Daughters of the Revolution J. A. Eshel H. B. Hiatt J. W. Kearns Mary Munyon J. J. Farriss S. 8. Coe R.J. Pickens W.L. Tabb

Henley Honored At Bridge Event In City Home

Miss Lucille Holton and Mrs. A D Brockett hosted a bridge gathering at Main Street in honor of their cousin Mrs Henley of New York. Guests enjoyed brisk play at multiple tables and a salad course after the games. Mrs Henley, formerly Miss Carrie Joyce, is well remembered in the city for her social visits.

Lucille Holton A. D. Brockett Bridge Main Street Henley New York Carrie Joyce

Randolph White Dead at Philadelphia Home

Friends of Randolph White once of this city report his death Monday night at his Philadelphia home. He is survived by his parents Mr. and Mrs. W E White, two sisters Mrs Sheid hauer of Philadelphia and Nina White of this city, and two brothers Marsh and Len Long White of Philadelphia.

Randolph White Philadelphia Mr. White W E. White Shheidhauer Nina White This City Marsh Len Long White

Boston University offers personal affairs course for wealthy women

In Boston on October 16 society women began courses in personal affairs management at the College of Secretarial Science, designed to teach heiresses to manage estates, budgets, and household affairs. Dean Theodore Lawrence Davis originated the plan at Boston University.

Boston College of Secretarial Science Boston University Theodore Lawrence Davis Boston Univer

War Department Retail Stores Offer Household Goods

The War Department opens 24 district stores selling surplus household commodities. Prices include delivery within districts and mail orders allowed with cash or certified payment. No uncertified checks accepted. Orders over 32 insured. under 32 insured if added cost paid. Complete lists available at any U S post office.

United States United Stats Post Office

Wire less telegraph station in interior China using planes

A new use for the aeroplane has been found in transporting material for a wireless telegraph station in the interior of China.

China

Philomathean Club Meeting Set at Mrs Davis Home

The Philomathean club will meet at the home of Mrs. 8. L. Davis on South Main street Friday afternoon at 8 30 oclock. An interesting meeting will be held and all members are requested to be present.

J. G. Lambert Main Street Emily Bess Greensboro The Philomathean Club 8. L. Davis South Main Street

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