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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Oct 21, 1919

Page

5

Ladies Plan Wesley Memorial Flower Show and Bazaar

Mrs J E Kirkman and fellow hostesses welcomed the Wesley Memorial church ladies at Washington street. The group set the flower show and bazaar for November 13 and 14 with noon and six o clock dinners planned. Committees named include Bazaar O Sh Kearns and dining room QO S Durland with kitchen E D Steele and cashiers J E Kirkman and John Lindsay. A chicken salad course ended the meeting.

Bargaun Bazaar O. Sh. Kearns Durland E. D. Steele J. E. Kirkman John Lindsay

Woman's guild meeting at St Marys Episcopal

Mrs. Houston B Hiatt hosted the guild at her Roland Park home. Rev T L Trott spoke on the national campaign and congregational meetings each Wednesday. Guild plans for the annual bazaar were advanced and many pieces of village fanes work were marked for sale. A social hour followed with cream and cake, drawing a large attendance.

Houston B. Hiatt Woman's Guild of St. Mary’s Episcopal Church Roland Park T. L. Trott

Missionary Society Holds Inspiring Meeting

The Woman's Missionary Society of First Baptist met at Mrs. T. F. Wrenn's home for a devotional by Mrs. W. M. Thacker and a push to enlist support for a 75 million dollar Southern Baptist campaign. Ladies plan nightly prayers at eight o'clock at the church with a full attendance urged.

T. F. Wrenn Broad Street Woman's Missionary Society of the First Baptist Church W. M. Thacker First Baptist

Club Women to Hear Lectures

The High Point Woman's Club joins with Greensboro Reviewers club and the Woman's club literature department for a series of lectures by state university extension lecturers at the 1 Henry. Dr Hanford will speak next Saturday at three o'clock followed by a 50 cent lunch. Those attending both events should inform Mrs. White by Thursday noon.

High Point Woman's Club Reviewers’ Club Greensboro Woman's Club State University 1. Henry H. A White Justice

Parrish to Manage New Huff and Hedgecock Theater

P R Parrish of Greensboro arrives in High Point to assume duties as manager of the new Huff and Hedgecock theater. No opening date set for the vaudeville house yet, but it is expected soon.

High Point Huff and Hedgecock

Brown University Plans Three Million Endowment Campaign

Brown University moves to raise at least three million dollars to strengthen endowment and ensure adequate faculty compensation. The corporation authorized the increase and will launch the project promptly in Providence.

Providence R. L Brown University

Three Club Departments Plan Joint Meeting

Tomorrow afternoon three department meetings will be held at 2:30, 2:15, and 4 o clock in the Elk’s club parlor. All members are urged to attend as regular business and the Red Cross drive plans will be discussed.

The Elk’s Club Home Economics Civic and Health Department Social Service Woman's Club

High Point Women Attend Greensboro Reception

About twenty two members of the High Point Woman's club travel to Greensboro tomorrow at eight for a reception at the O Henry Hotel hosted by the Greens boro division. Mrs. CC C Hook, president of the state federation, will be honor guest and give a brief address before the reception.

High Point Woman's Club O’henry Greensboro CC. C. Hook State Federation

Congregational Meeting Planned at St Mary's

The second congregational meeting of the savies now being held at Episcopal churches nationwide will be at St Mary's Episcopal Church tomorrow night at eight o'clock. Last Wednesday's gathering drew a large crowd and tomorrow's is hoped to be similarly well attended.

St. Mary’s Episcopal Church

Home Economics Dept. Meeting Called, Mrs Sheloff Urges Attendance

Mrs. C. E. Sheloff chairwoman of the home economics department of the woman’s club requests full attendance at tomorrow afternoon’s meeting. Plans for the public meeting on November 19 will be saved. Mrs. T. W. Bickett will speak and the public is invited.

C. E. Sheloff The Woman's Club T. W. Bickett

Y W A Holds Its Meeting in Church

The Y. W. A. of the First Baptist church held a call meeting in the church last evening. They planned the patching of a quilt for a missionary box to be sent off soon. A very good attendance was reported.

First Baptist Church

Evening Circle to Meet Tonight at Wesley Memorial

The Young Woman's Missionary Society of Wesley Memorial church will meet at eight o'clock tonight. Mrs. P A Jones hosts at her home on North Hamilton Street. All members urged to be present.

J. E. Kirkman Oscar Wearns Frank Ford Copeland Betts Blanche Freeman Ladies and Society Wesley Memorial Church Washington Young Woman's Missionary Society of the P A. Jones North Ham

Mrs Petty to Welcome Sorosis Club Hostess Friday

Mrs. J. H. Petty will be hostess to the Sorosis club Friday afternoon at 3 30 oclock at her home on North Main street.

J. H. Petty Sorosis Club North Main Street

Girl Scout Captain Sets Hike to Seattle With Son

Mrs Bertha L James a Girl Scout captain and her fifteen year old son William began a foot trek from New York toward Seattle. They left headquarters carrying twenty pound haversacks with camp gear and clothing and plan to fund the journey as they go. Her husband urged them not to go but they remain determined.

New York Bertha L. James William Seattle Girl Scouts James

Miss Nellie Muse Featured In High Point Gossip

Miss Nellie Muse, a popular young socialite in High Point, is described as attractive and a senior at Greensboro College for Women in Greensboro.

Miss Nellie Muse Miss Muse High Point Greensboro College For Women Greensboro

Personal News Items From City and Nearby Towns

Mrs. 8S. H. Wood left yesterday for Trinity College to attend the North Carolina conference. Rev. G. F. Kirby of Cheraw arrives tomorrow to visit Mrs. R. B. Terry. Mrs. Oscar Durland left for Baltimore. Mrs. T. J. Gold visits Greensboro. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Womble of Spencer spent Sunday with the Womble parents Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Womble.

H. Wood Trinity College North Carolina Oscar Durland Baltimore Harold Womble Spencer City J. H. Womble

Cortlandt Business Visitor From Greensboro

H. FE. Cortlandt of Greensboro was in the city yesterday on business. Little Miss Frances Womble of Spencer is spending the week with her grandparents Mr. and Mrs. J.

Mrs T. J. Gold Greensboro H. FE. Cortlandt Frances Womble Spencer J. H. Womble

Rock Hill Pair Visit City Yesterday

Co. O. Patton and wife from Rock Hill South Carolina spent yesterday as visitors in the city, renewing acquaintances and touring local sites.

Co. O. Patton and Rock Hill, S. C

Visitors and relatives make city rounds

R. Alexander visited the city last evening. E. C. Barrow of Greensboro spent yesterday in the city. Mr. and Mrs. John Lindsey and John Lindsey Jr. are visiting relatives in Baltimore.

E. C. Barrow Greensboro John Lindsey John Lindsey, Jr Baltimore

Hickory visitor and North Carolina registration list

W. F. Fogle of Hickory visited on business. The Elwood hotel records North Carolinians registered including C. G. Smith Greensboro and J. L. Tyree Durham among many others. Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Plummer depart tomorrow for a motor trip to Raleigh and Henderson. Marshall B. Freeze, eight years in Alberque New Mexico, visits the city at Miss Daisy Freeze's home.

The Elwood C. G. Smith Greensboro H. W. Kenyon W H. Dunbar EF. Barrow J. ©. Pierce H. E. Cartland Frank Page Raleigh P. A. Hayes Frank Alston J. A. Glenn Asheville A. W. Bennett H. M. Sheetz W C. Dodson Charlotte J. L. Tyree Durham G. K K. Collins H. W. Brown Hillsboro J. C. Story Marion J. E. Weinhold L. L. Patterson Charles Ragan A. Goss H. A. Royall K. L. Perkins Morganton W. F. Fogle Hickory HE. F O'Connor W. H. Ruth Salisbury F. R. Padgett Forest City R. E B. Long Southmont E. L Hicks W. H. Plummer Henderson Marshall B. Freeze Alberque New Mexico Miss Daisy Freeze

Mrs Thomas and guests visit Greensboro yesterday

Mrs. Fred Thomas along with Grace Moffitt and Elizabeth Terrell spent yesterday in Greensboro enjoying a social outing and local sights.

Fred Thomas Grace Moffitt Elizabeth Terrell Greensboro

Card of Thanks from High Point Family

Card of Thanks expresses sincere gratitude to friends and neighbors of High Point for help and kindness during the death of husband and father. May God bless you all. Signed by Mrs. T. R. Gaddis and children.

High Point T. R. Gaddis

Farmer Narrowly Escapes Bull in Washington Field

John Williams, a farmer from Washington, Pa., rode a horse into a field with a pitchfork to confront an enraged bull. The bull struck the horse, pinning Williams beneath the struggling animal. He managed to reach an apple tree as the bull continued its assault, finally tossing the horse over a high fence.

Washington, Pa John Williams Williams

Sour orange trees thrive in Florida swamps

Wild sour orange trees have persisted in Florida swamps for centuries, surviving natural cycles and environmental changes. Their hardy presence marks a long standing natural adaptation in the region.

Florida

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UH Laer FURS Mrs. Hiatt Southern Baptist Churches P. R. Parrish NEW Theater Moffitt Furnishing Co Tomornrow Ilton Street Mrs. Petty English Street Nona G. F. Kirby Cheraw,s. C R. B. Terry Walkover Edwin Allen Evry Lish Black Gun Metal Edwin Clapp High Point N.S R. Alexander Mrs. S. Lozan P. O. Carpenter Newton, N. C Wood Bros High Point Transfer Company Farmer Madgale Winon Venetia Smith Ter
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