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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Apr 11, 1939

Page

3

Powell, 73, Farm Leader John Powell Dies at Home

John Tomas Powell, 73, farmer of Wagram highway near Red Springs, died Monday afternoon after a two week illness. Survived by widow Lydia Alter Powell, eight daughters including Mrs. Herbert Owen and Mrs. Norman E. Spell, three sons L. Powell Parkton Zeb Powell and Bill Powell, and three sons. Funeral at Red Springs Presbyterian Church Wednesday at 11 with Rev. James Black and Rev. Bernard Hurley. burial at old McNeill cemetery.

Red Springs John Tomas Powell Wagramighway Monay Powell Lydia Alters Powell Herbert Owen Fayetteville Lawrence Council Norman E. Spell High Point Amett Pritchard Asheboro Ustine McNeill Raleigh W . File Greenville Sue Graam Pollyowell Maiden L. Mowell Parkton Zeb Powell Ainesville Fla Bill Powell Ed Springs Red Springs Presbyerian Church James Black Ernard T. Hurley McNeill Cemetery

Wife Slayer Executed in State Penitentiary

Edward L. Humphrey a 52 year old Dillon County farmer was put to death in the electric chair at the state penitentiary for killing his 27 year old wife in March last year.

Columbus Edward L. Humphrey Dillon County

Notice in Guilford County suit over real estate lien

In the Superior Court of Guilford County North Carolina the action Kinkiford County versus Rankin Teague and Welch et al against A Johnston and Bertha Johnston is commenced to enforce a lien on real estate in High Point Township for 1930. Defendants must appear or demur to the complaint within 30 days after April 18 1939. Court official Co B S Lambeth Assistant Clerk.

North Carolina Guilford County Kinkiford County Rankin, Teague and Welch Superior Court Lambeth

Noted authorities to address marriage conference at UNC

The fifth annual Conference on Conservation of Marriage and the Family opens Tuesday April 11 at the University of North Carolina and runs through Friday. Sponsored by Carolina with Duke University cooperation, the program features Dr Ernest R Groves and a roster of speakers from Duke Mount Sinai Hospital and other institutions discussing medical and social aspects of marriage and family life.

University of North Carolina Carolina Duke University Ernest R. Groves Crispell Duke Wile Mount Sinai Hospital New York City Hunter College Brooklyn College Columbia University Cincinnati Ohio Social Agency Jenken W. Gregory Rosemont Miss Gaylord Maternal Health Association Cleveland Wood Springfield Department of Public Health Dean Sowers Florida Southern College Lakeland

Girl Scout News and Community Events Highlight Local Troops

Regular meeting at Washington Street Community Center saw Mrs. Dona Nicholas Glaizer award the Girl Scout Flag for cookie sale efforts. Troop 25 members plus others attended a theatre donation, with postshow refreshments at Washington Street Pharmacy and Lindale Dairy.

Washington Street Community Center Dona Nicholas Glaizer S. B. Davis Margaret Gannaway Wana Robinson Meareelle Woodruff Juanita Eccles Gwendolyn Whitted Margaret Spencer Cordelia Blackburn Elouise Monroe Mary Haywood Margaret McCain Geraldine Morgan Mary Belo Frankie Hall Alma Greer Washington Street The Pharmacy and Lindale Dairy Corporation

Revival at Pilgrim Church Led by Visiting Pastor

A revival starts Tuesday evening at Pilgrim Congregational Christian Church with Rev. C. T. Harvey of Oak Grove Congregational Christian Church in charge. Services begin each evening at o'clock. Rev. J. B. Jones serves as Pilgrim's pastor.

Pilgrim Congregational Christian Church C. T. Harvey Oak Grove Congregationall Christian Church J. B. Jones Pilgrim

Heating and Plumbing Contractor Brings Comfort Home

Our hand flicks a switch and you gain warmth and comfort in a cold house. A faucet provides an inexhaustible flow of pure water, cold or hot, through skilled hands of the Heating and Plumbing Contractor. Training and experience back their service for care-free heating and healthy plumbing.

First Baptist Church Choir Sings The Eternal King Cantata

The senior choir at First Baptist Church offered 55 minutes of sacred music Sunday at 5 o clock under O E Simmons. The church featured cross lilies and palms around a tomb replica with a guarding angel at the entrance. Soloists included Mrs Sylvia Alford Mrs Marian Maston C E Yokely H M Kirkpatrick and O E Simmons.

First Baptist Church the Eternal King Wilson O. E. Simmons Christ Lorene Goins Sylvia Alford Marian Maston C. E. Yokely H. M. Kirkpatrick O. EF. Simmons

Easter Service at St Mark M E Church Choir Performance

In a candle lit setting of white crosses lilies and palms the St Mark M E Church choir sang Dubois Easter cantata The Seven Last Words of Christ Sunday at 5 oclock The choir wore black cassocks and white surplices with Mrs Ethel G Cobb Mrs Ethel P Wilson Mrs Nona Dockery Miss Gladys Robinson Camp Friend Miller Carter and Walter McNair of Greensboro named among the attendees Mrs J I Hall was organist and S E Burford directed the choir

St Mark M. E Dubois Christ Ethel G. Cobb Ethel P. Wilson Nona Dockery Gladys Robinson Gladys Robinson, Camp Friend, Miller Carter, and Walter McNair Greensboro J. I. Hall S. E. Burford

Choir Presentation Of The Seven Last Words At Goler Church

Sunday evening in Winston-Salem the Goler Memorial A M E Zion Church choir performed The Seven Last Words of Christ directed by Dr A L Cromwell. Featured soloists included Vivian King Bright and Frank Roan with a dramatic earthquake sound effect by the church electrician.

Winston-Salem Goler Memorial A. M. E. Zion Church A. L. Cromwell Vivian King Bright Frank Roan Richmond Jerusalem Church Electrician

William Penn High Presents Mrs Frances Berry Hill Recital

William Penn High School will present Frances Berry Hill, Morgan College organist of Baltimore, Maryland, in a recital at St Mark M E Church Monday evening May 1 at 8 15. Hill is a graduate of Oberlin and will perform organ works in the program.

William Penn High School Frances Berry Hill Morgan College Baltimore St. Mark M. E Hill Ober

Backache and leg pains may signal kidney problems

Nature uses the kidneys to remove acids and waste from blood. Frequent or scanty urination and burning pain suggest kidney or bladder trouble. Doan's Pills are recommended to help flush wastes and relieve symptoms.

Nature Dean Doan

Uncle Bob Paine finishes 60 years in newspapers

In San Francisco on April 6, Robert Finlay Paine marks six decades in journalism since joining the Penny Press in Cleveland in 1879. He helped form NEA Service, led the Cleveland Press, and now edits editorials for Scripps Howard papers while praising modern papers' growth and pictures.

Phil Sinnott NEA Service San Francisco Bob” Paine E. W. Scripps Robert Finlay Paine Old Penny Press Cleveland O. Paine Penny Press Bob City Hall Press Cleveland Press United Press Associations Ellen Scripps KE. W Scripps NEA Paine Sacramento Oakland Scripps Enterprises San Francisco News World Affairs Scripps-Howard Easter Paine

First Negro Honored by Oberlin Music Society

A lin College student in 1932 led her class and earned election to Oberlin's honorary music society, becoming the first Black recipient of the honor in twenty years.

Leonard Street School Presents Winston-Salem Teachers College Dance Group

This evening the Leonard Street School program features the Winston-Salem Teachers College dancing group performing interpretive dances. A special number by the group’s directress Miss Spurlock will be presented, having received strong praise wherever shown.

Leonard Street School Winston-Salem Teachers College Spurlock

Teachers Forum to Meet Thursday Evening at Penn High

The High Point Teachers Forum will meet at William Penn High School Thursday at 7 30 p m. The agenda includes the financial report of the fine arts recital planning for the final May meeting and civic projects.

Teachers Forum High Point William Penn High School

Health talk by librarian at William Penn branch

Miss Josephine Griffin librarian of the William Penn branch library spoke on health to adult education students on Price Street last Wednesday. She outlined fundamental health habits and discussed various health phases.

Price Street Josephine Griffin William Penn Miss Griffin

Brotherhood of St Mark M EF church meeting tonight

The Brotherhood of St Mark M EF church will meet at the church tonight Tuesday at o'clock.

Brotherhood of St. Mark M. EF

Asheville Attorney Visits Morgan Family On Underhill

Attorney W. G. Hamilton of Asheville spent the weekend visiting Dr. and Mrs. J. C. Morgan on Underhill avenue. Rev. KE. R. Mason has gone to Durham to conduct a week meeting for Rev. T. C. Graham and will be present Sunday for the 11 o'clock service.

W. G. Hamilton Asheville J. C. Morgan Underhill Avenue KE. R. Mason Durham T. C. Graham

Student Government Valuable In Individual Development

Dr. Howard E. Rondthaler of Salem College told the Southern Intercollegiate Association of Student Government that student government develops individuals through service and fellowship. The convention opened yesterday in Winston-Salem and runs through tomorrow. He urged that the school is defined by how it governs and serves its students.

Winston-Salem Howard E. Rondthaler Salem College Southern Intercollegiate Association of Student Government Randthaler

Skin hunting drives kangaroos lizards seals and snakes use

The article notes that kangaroos lizards seals and snakes are hunted mainly for their skins rather than meat, highlighting the skin trade as the primary motive.

Deep River Community News Notes Socials and Visits

Deep River Friends Church meetings draw good attendance led by Rev. Murray Johnson of Greensboro. Mrs. Clara White hosts the Woman's Auxiliary with many members and visitors. Various residents and visitors are noted, including Mrs. John Ingram visiting Thom asville and Miss Margaret Parrish ill with pleurisy.

Deep River Friends Church Murray Johnson Spring Garden Church Greensboro Clara White Woman's Auxiliary Evie Thornton Dora Horney Lottie Smith

Footprint Key Clue In Mill Death Of Goldie Chapman

Spartanburg South Carolina April 11 A plaster cast of a man s footprint aided investigators in the death of nine year old Goldie Mae Chapman whose body was found in a stream near Enoree Mill village Police noted no rape evidence and three men were being held for questioning while a fourth was sought one shrub cut stick also examined along the bank

Spartanburg S. C i/P Enoree Mill Goldie Mae Chapman Sam Henry Henry

Magdalene Rebekah Lodge to Meet for Plans

A call meeting of the Magdalene Rebekah Lodge is set for morrow at 7 30 in their hall. The gathering aims to practice and save plans for entertaining the state meeting on May 15 and 16, per today’s announcement.

Magdalene Magdalene Rebekah Lodge

Evangelist J W Groce to lead Kernersville revival

Rev J W Groce of High Point is engaged to preach at a two week evangelistic campaign at Kernersville Pilgrim Holiness Church. Gospel preaching and singing mark the event with daily services starting April 16 at 11 a m and nightly at 7 30. A separate note reports a large Easter service at the Methodist Protestant Church and an Eagle Hill school exhibition parade in progress.

Kernersville J. W. Groce Methodist Episcopal Church South High Point Pilgrim Holiness Church C. A. Brown Eagle Hill Wallburg

Charleston Opens Sixth Annual Azalea Festival Today

Charleston S C April 11 A parade of floats and 47 beauty queens from as many South Carolina communities will open Charleston s sixth annual Azalea Festival this afternoon A fireworks display and a dance were on the night program The festival will end Friday night with the coronation of a queen Earl Carroll former New York producer will be judge of the beauty contests Postmaster General James A Farley will speak Friday at Mayor Henry W Lockwood s luncheon for distinguished guests including the governor members of the legislature and state and federal officials.

Charleston S. C South Carolina Earl Carroll New York James A. Farley Henry W. Lockwood

Fire Claims Six Black Residents In Chicago Apartment Blaze

At 2953 South Michigan Avenue a fire swept through an apartment building early today trapping four children and two adults who died in their beds. More than a dozen others suffered severe burns as investigators work to determine the cause.

Chicago South Michigan Avenue

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