01 Oct 1914
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Newspaper
The Review
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1914
Page
1
A 1907 World editorial notes New York City school eye defect estimates, urging regulation of optometry. The piece argues eye care can transform dull children into bright learners and promotes consulting a competent optometrist for need assessment and in-house glass grinding.
The article surveys the ongoing battle in Europe with the Kaiser and Germany facing a grim stand as Allied forces gain strength daily. It notes French military experts expect German movements to respond to Allied pressure and potential withdrawals along a Bethel line as Russia extends vodka prohibition after the war due to improved conditions.
The article describes Yom Kippur the Day of Atonement as the holiest Jewish fast day observed on September 30. It details its purpose to reconcile the soul with God, the fast as self-imposed chastisement, and the Neilah closing prayers culminating in the altar of praise. Services were held by the city's Hebrew community from Tuesday sundown to Wednesday sunrise.
Hallie Davis and Claren Pierce wed Sunday morning at the home of Squire N. W. Beeson. The ceremony, at eleven, was witnessed by Miss Lena Wrightenberry and Everett Davis. The couple, longtime sweethearts, chose a simple, non formal service and returned to celebrate with family and friends. Mrs. Davis, a daughter of A. C. Davis, is praised for integrity and goodwill. Mr. Pierce, son of Alfredi Pierce, is described as of fine character. After services, they attended M. P. church in Mechanicsville, then hosted a dinner for about thirty guests at Beeson’s four miles north of High Point.
The annual Daughters of the Confederacy dinner for U C V High Point Camp 1683 was held last Thursday in Simpson's store room South Main Street. Carnival Band provided music. Irene Paylor was elected recording secretary by unanimous vote with Col D H Milton casting the deciding vote. Helen Brockett received camp sponsorship regalia to wear at the Richmond reunion.
High Point's revised fire facilities reduce insurance rates significantly. Estimated annual savings reach between 13000 and 15000 as the new order takes effect today. Also notes a Manufacturers Club reception for school faculty with Hood's Orchestra, plus election registration and fair plans.
The city school system nears 2000 enrollments as the new year opens. W M Marr of Waynesville and Elizabeth City serves as principal of the new combined building housing thirteen grammar and primary grades. The Park Street and Third Ward schools are led by Emma Blair and Ada Bla. Last year’s $50,000 in school buildings provides space for current and several future years. A town band event evokes patriotic sentiment, ending with a unity chorus of America, and Blair Hoskins Co promotes Patrician shoes in its Home of Good Shoes page ad with a focus on value and fit.
An advertisement highlights Miss Venetia Smith and Cromer the milliner offering ladies hats baby caps neckwear and ribbons at fair prices in High Point. A club meeting by Miss Linnie Mano with 30 guests featured Rock as the game of the evening and an odd edible center reading J A A N K October sparked engagement news between Nan Kearns and J Allen Austin with October wedding plans. Deputy sheriffs Shaw and Weatherly reported John Henry Lax a young Negro charged with cutting Ed Barnes after services at a local church near the fairgrounds. Barnes sustains severe abdominal gashes and lies unable to move as details unfold following a family wagon incident.
A jumble of notes from ads and notices mentions a Better Baby Contest, hospital operations, canvassers wanted, club talks, and new building society series. It references Dr. Dyer returning to Louisville, Stuart Willis at Johns Hopkins, and local business ads for The Review, Wachovia Bank, Staley jeweler, Bradner dry goods, and the High Point Perpetual Building and Loan Association. The text includes upcoming series begins Oct 1 and public entertainment at the Royal theater with multi-part films.
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