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.
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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1919
Page
5
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. 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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A new use for the aeroplane has been found in transporting material for a wireless telegraph station in the interior of China.
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.
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