Brethren hospitality and worship at Duckards church
The author visits the Duckards Fraternity church in the Dry Creek settlement with Mr. and Mrs. Welborn, describing three services, a fraternal dinner, and the warm hospitality of the Brethren. They note church structure with elders and itinerant ministers, three classes old timers conservatives and progressives, and summarize services including foot washing and Lord's Supper. The Rev John Shewalter of Roanoke County leads sermons focusing on world war and scripture, with singing, prayers, and strong community ties to Enoch H Robertson and local hosts.
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Juddy Creek
Ed‘tor
John Welb Orn
Route 1
Thomasville
Fraternity
Church of the Brethren
Stauvers
Virginia
Semons
Regarn
Dunkards
John Shewalter
Roanoke County
Enoch H. Robertson
Messrs
J. P
J. F. Robertson
L Lashmit
The Next Lyceum Attraction Presents Ye Olde New England Choir
The next High School lyceum show is Ye Olde New England Choir at the auditorium Monday night November 26 at 8 o clock. A splendid company of singers, previously seen in High Point. Tickets available at Mann Drug Co. 50 and 75 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ye Qlde New England
High Point
Mann Drug Co
Thanksgiving Sales Advertisers Promote Big Values
Beavans touts big values in coats suits and skirts for Thanksgiving buying. Gilmer Bros Co announces a 10 day sale. American Land Co advertises a Thanksgiving land sale. Staley’s jewelry business closing out with big reductions. Efird promotes a Pre Thanksgiving Sale. Lashmit Shoe Store opens next Saturday next to the Rose Theatre offering a full line for men women and children with the slogan Shoes That’s All. Southern Harness Co lists useful articles in today’s space.
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Beavans
Gilmer Bros. Co
The
American Land Co
Staley
Staley’s
Efird
Southern Harness Co
Rose Theatre
Lashmit
Meense Stanton Applies for Army Medical Corps
The Review reports Dr Me nese Stanton has applied to join the U S Army hospital corps and has been accepted He will report for duty soon Stanton is described as a son of Dr Dr Stanton and a promising young physician CAUGHT LARGE HAWKS Hawk captures by W M Kearns son in Rt 3 two hawks caught in steel traps estimated wing tip to tip 9 inches Government deposit Large The United States government deposited 786000 with Commercial National Bank one of its depositories in what is noted as the largest single daily deposit at this bank.
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Menese Stanton
Hospital Corps
United States Army
Mr. Stanton
Dr. Stanton
W. M. Kearns
Rt. 3
United States
Commercial National Bank
Editorial urges total loyalty in war effort against Germany
The Review condemns half measures and treasonous talk, urging citizens to fully back the United States in the war. It argues only unreserved patriotism sustains liberty and government, warns against slacker attitudes, and stresses support for allies and the war’s goals. The piece notes the M. P. Conference is meeting in Mebane this week.
Corn shucking at Welborn home sparks old time memories
The editor attended a Thursday corn shucking at David Welborn’s Rt. 1 Thomasville and shared a large supper. Five shuckings drew a smaller crowd than expected but good progress was made on the Welborns’ corn piles. The writer recalled days in Catawba and Lincoln counties with big crowds, dancing, and convivial gatherings lasting until midnight.
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David Welborn
Rt. 1
Thomasville
Mr. Welborn
John
Catawba
Lincoln
City Bonded Indebtedness Report for High Point
On Nov 15 the total bonded debt of High Point amounts to 975000 dollars with water works at 240000 dollars. Special assessments due to be collected by the city total 189000 dollars and a sinking fund of 370000 dollars is available.
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High Point
New Line of Engraved Christmas Cards at Stamey Printing
Local ad offers engraved cards invitations and monogram stationery from Stamey Printing House High Point NC with phone contact. Also reports the death of Mrs Mary E Gartland in Greensboro after years of temperance and church work she led state W C T U and chaired its publication White Ribbone funeral in Greensboro led by Dr Sylvester Newlin and Rev Edgar Williams.
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Monogram
Stamey Printing House
High Point
N.C
Mary E Gartland
Greensboro
Penumonia
J. E. Cartland
J. Elwood Cox
J. J. Cox
North Carolina
Cartland
Friends’ Church
Sylvester Newlin
Edgar Williams
Sergeant Major George H Aldridge Visits Home County
Sergeant major George H Aldridge of Washington D C visits friends in Trinity township this week. Aldridge a coast artillery member stationed at Fort Hunt has served twelve years in the U S Army and is the son of the late Jack Aldridge.
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George H. Aldridge
Washington, D. C
Aldridge
Coast Artillery
Fort Hunt
Jack Aldridge
Trinity Township
U. S Army
Courier
Parker Fox Hunt Seen At Manchester
W. T. Parker is reported at Manchester enjoying his usual fox hunt, continuing the local sporting pastime.
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W. T. Parker
Manchester
High Point War Fund Drive and Local Notices
High Point aims to raise seven thousand dollars for the Y M C A war fund. Local ministers report strong renewal of service. Prof C R Gustafson leaves for Cincinnati to join aviation corps. Measles pneumonia and meningitis appear in army camps. Lieutenant Kephart injured at Camp Sevier by a grenade from a supposedly vacant trench. Vernie B Staley, born in High Point, writes from Nakodate Japan about missionary work. Braxton Creel joins the signal corps aviation section. Western North Carolina M E Conference appointment noted. Dr Max Bones home on furlough from Camp Jackson praising Y M C A work. Citizens around Asheville oppose Hoover food pledge amid food concerns. C Clarence Stamey of Stamey Bros visits from Fallston. firm handles substantial trade and bonds. Printing business vows quick service.
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Asheville
Clarence Stamey
Stamey
Penny Bros Land Sales Prompt City Auction Opening
Penny Bros announces large land sales including 100 acres cut into small farms off South Main. An auction with dinner and cars begins 10 30 a m on Thursday November 29 featuring lots and homes on Mallory Centennial and nearby areas. Read ads on last page.
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South Main
Mallory
Centennial
Sugar demand puzzles merchants near Raleigh
The word Sugar is repeated thousands of times for a puzzle with merchants answering no. Mrs. John Kelly travels to Raleigh to be with her daughter recovering from appendicitis. STAMNEY PRINTING offers printing of all kinds at reasonable prices and promises prompt service. If not pleased, they advise trying elsewhere.
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John Kelly
Raleigh
Stamney Printing ‘House
Allies Breakthrough as Haig Pushes Deep into German Lines
Allied forces under Haig advance five miles beyond the Hindenburg Line and claim 8000 prisoners with many killed, aided by heavy English and French artillery. Italians repel invasion while Russia faces revolutions and turmoil.
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Haig
Hindenberg
Russia
Most Fearful Fight Between Italians and Invaders
A dramatic report describes Italians fighting to defend their country as Austrians and Germans cross the Piave at Zenna. The enemy is pushed back across the river with many killed captured or drowned, leaving the Italians still guarding the western shore at that critical point.
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Paive
Zensm
Reading the daily papers fuels sales schemes
A Harvest World quote describes a Boston salesman who leveraged newspaper notices to sell life insurance and security improvements. He read about a burglary and suggested electric lighting to help capture suspects, then sent a contractor to quote on a porch light and home security upgrade.
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J.E. Bray
Boston
Mes. B
Harvester World
Do Your Shopping and Shipping Early
The notice urges Christmas package shipping at least ten days before the holiday to ease rail and mail burdens amid wartime moves. It cites Norfolk Southern Railroad leaders J F Dalton and others and thanks the public for cooperation in ensuring timely deliveries.
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Norfolk Southern Railroad
J. F. Dalton
G. P
Also Mentioned on This Page
D. E. Hammer
Treasury Department
N&xt Lyceum
America
Germany
France
Mebane
Y.M. G. A. War Fund
C. R. Gustafson
Manual Training Department
Aviation Corps
Cincinnati
Lieut
Kephart
Camp Sevier
Vernie B. Staley
Nakodate
Japan
Braxton Creel
Signal Corps
Army
Black Creel
Western North Carolina M. E Conference
Max Bones
Camp Jackson
I Ae Printing House
BIG
Penny ‘Bros
Jon Man
Odd Fellows
Y.M.C. A. War Fund
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