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High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Apr 17, 1937

Page

8

Blythe Brothers Win City Track Work Contract Assignment

City council in special session approved transferring track work from R. J. Reid Contracting of Birmingham to Blythe Brothers of Charlotte for lowering downtown Southern Railway tracks. Blythe to perform all excavation with continuous work force. total project cost unchanged at 449,757.33 pending PWA approval and bond deposits.

R. J. Reid Contracting Company Birmingham Ala Blythe Brothers Charlotte Southern Railway System E. M. Knox

Return to Victorian Elegance At Tomlinson Style Show

High Point hosted the Tomlinson Furniture Style Show drawing visitors from six states. The event featured the complete Tomlinson line across four floors, with early 18th century to modern furniture, reflecting a national trend toward finer homes and gracious living. Dealers organized motorcades and attendance was the largest in years, with show hours 10 AM to 10 PM.

High Point Tomlinson Exhibition Building Tomlinson

Mrs Surratt Dies At 83 In Denton Area

Mrs Ida Surratt 83 widow of G W Surratt died at 2 AM at her home 331 Carter St after a short illness. Born July 18 1953 she was daughter of Gray and Priscilla Loftin. Survived by two sons O G Surratt and Whitt Surratt a sister Adeline Loftin 11 grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Funeral Sunday at 2 PM at Allegheny M P Church near Denton with Rev C L Grant officiating. Burial in church cemetery. Body at home until 12:30 PM Sunday.

Ida Surratt G. W. Surratt Carter Street Surratt Gray Priscilla Badgett Loftin O. G. Surratt Whitt Surratt Newsome Adeline Loftin Denton Pleasant Grove Methodist Protestant Church Allegheny M. P. Church C. L. Grant

Miss Callie Leonard Dies At 17 In Rockingham County

Miss Callie Leonard aged 17 died at 1 o clock this morning at the home of her sister Mrs J L Cruthis High Point route 8 after a 12 month illness She was born in Rockingham county March 28 1920 daughter of W H and Mary Wilson Leonard Survived by parents two brothers John W Leonard and Jas H Leonard two sisters Mrs Lillie Cruthis and Mrs Mollie French all of High Point route 3 Funeral services will be held Sunday at 10 am from the Cruthis home with Rev E W Jones pastor Providence Wesleyan Methodist church and interment in New Hope cemetery Rockingham County

Callie Leonard J. L. Cruthis High Point Miss Leonard Rockingham County W. H Mary Wilson Leonard John W. Leonard Jas. H. Leonard Lillie Cruthis Mollie French Route 3 Cruthis E. W. Jones Providence Wesleyan Methodist Church New Hope Cemetery

Mrs Mary Ann Bodenheimer dies in High Point at 82

Mrs Mary Ann Bodenheimer 82 widow of J N Bodenheimer died at her son W H Bodenheimer's home 407 Elm Street after a long illness. A Winston-Salem native who moved to High Point 45 years ago she was a lifelong member of Home Moravian church. Surviving are two daughters Mrs C C Bodenheimer and Mrs Hubert Harvey and son W H Bodenheimer all of High Point nine grandchildren. Funeral at 2 p m Sunday 407 Elm Street with interment in Oakwood cemetery.

Bodenheimer Mary Ann Reitzel Bodenheimer J. N. Bodenheimer W. H. Bodenheimer Elm Street Hubert Harvey High Point Oakwood Cemetery

Navy Seaman Ring Completes Communication School Course

William Paul Ring, seaman second class, U.S. Navy, completed the class A group II (a) communication school with honors and high standing. He enlisted July 20, 1936, at Greensboro recruiting station. A Jamestown high school graduate, his parents live on route 3 in High Point.

William Paul Ring U.S. Navy Route 3 High Point Ring U. S. Navy Greensboro Jamestown

McMahon To Speak To Sunday School

Sergeant J W McMahon head of the High Point police bureau of identification will address the Adult department at First Evangelical and Reformed church Sunday at 9 45 about safe driving Rev Hoy L Fes perman will speak at 11 on My Responsibility Both services observe Safety Sabbath in the community.

J. W. McMahon Bureau of Identification High Point First Evangelical and Reformed Church Hoy L. Fesperman

High Point contest winner for Peace Oratorical title

A C Lovelace Jr of High Point won the right to represent High Point College in the North Carolina Peace Oratorical contest to be held in May after defeating four others in the local prelim in the college auditorium last night. Alternate Dwight Morgan was named. Other contestants included Occo Gibbs G W Holmes III and Aubrey Walley as topics covered war tax road to peace new patriotism problem of peace international goodwill. The statewide event will be held in High Point on May 4 with many state colleges participating.

A. C. Lovelace, Jr High Point High Point College North Carolina College Auditorium Dwight Morgan Farmer Occo Gibbs G. W. Holmes III Aubrey Walley

Chicken Supper At Welch Memorial M. P. Church Tonight

The ladies of Welch Memorial M. P. church will serve a chicken supper at the church this evening from 5 to 8 o'clock and invite the public to attend.

Ladies of Welch Memorial M. P. Church

Millis Attends Greensboro Joint County Meeting

H A Millis travels to Greensboro to join a joint session of the County Board of Commissioners and the County Board of Education today.

H. A. Millis Greensboro County Board of Commissioners County Board of Education

Knox at Conference on Contract Transfer Action

City Manager E M Knox traveled to Chapel Hill to confer with Public Works officials about transferring the R J Reid Contracting track work to Blythe Brothers of Charlotte. PWA officials will review and approve the transfer today as part of the railroad track low mood project excavation package.

R. J. Reid Contracting Company Public Works Administration PWA

Mrs Roosevelt Heads North From Charleston

Mrs Franklin D Roosevelt and companion Miss Lorena Hickok departed Charleston at 8 am by highway, believed to be bound toward Richmond and Washington as the first lady kept her destination undisclosed.

Charleston D. C Franklin D. Roosevelt Lorena Hickok Bee Richmond Washington

Christian Science Sunday Lesson Sermon at North Main Street

Christian Science doctrine of atonement will be the subject of the Sunday lesson sermon in all Christ Scientist churches and societies. Services are at 11 o'clock Sunday morning, at 319 North Main Street. Reading room hours are Tuesday and Thursday from 2 to 4:30 p.m.

Churches and Societies of Christ Scientist North Main Street

Church of Christ Morning Service and Bible School Schedule

The Church of Christ in North Hamilton holds Bible school at 9 45 a m communion at 10 45 a m and morning worship at 11 a m with the subject Most Precious Promise of Jesus There is no evening service Christian Endeavor meets at 6 30 p m.

Bible School Jesus Christian Endeavor

Liquor, Sodom, and The City’s Fall In Sunday Lesson

Sunday School reflects on Genesis and Proverbs to warn against liquor and sin. It contrasts Sodom’s riotous wealth and defiance of God with modern cities, noting liquor as a major cause of moral decline and spiritual neglect on the Lord’s Day and in daily life.

Sodom Lot

Dr Harper Joins North Carolina Sanatorium Clinic Staff

Special to The Enterprise announces Dr H T Harper will join the North Carolina Sanatorium clinic staff in mid May to fill the vacancy left by Dr H L Seay. Harper is former resident physician at Guilford County Tuberculosis Sanatorium and assistant to superintendent Dr M D Bonner. Wayne Benton named successor at Guilford County Sanatorium.

Enterprise H. T. Harper Guilford County M. D. Bonner North Carolina Sanatorium P. P. McCain Harper H. L. Seay Mecklenburg County Sanatorium University of North Carolina Medical College of Virginia Wayne Benton Bunn Guilford County Sanatorium Bonner Benton Syracuse University

Wesleyan Methodist Sunday Services Schedule Announced

Wesleyan Methodist church on Ennis Street invites worshipers with Sunday school at 9:45 a m and preaching at 7:30 p m Special music will be provided for the occasion The W Y P E will meet at Mrs Flossie Tuggle s home instead of the church

Flossie Tuggle

Hayesworth Memorial Services and Prayers

Hayworth Memorial outlines Sunday activities with prayer for salvation at 11 a.m. and a 3 p.m. service by the Wesleyan Young People at Sandy Ridge prison camp. A 7:15 p.m. sermon titled The Wonderful Christ features Alberson Orchestra. A life-size Christ image will be presented by the young people. Mid-week prayer is Wednesday at 7:15. Morning prayers daily at 6 o'clock. All are welcome.

Hayworth Memorial Wesleyan Sandy Ridge Christ Alberson

Revival to Continue All Next Week at Hickory Chapel

Rev J L Bolen, pastor, leads Sunday school at 9 45. Morning preaching at 11. W M W B and W Y P S at 6 30. Evening preaching at 7 30. Rev M R Harvey to fill the pulpit both morning and evening. He will conduct revival meetings all week with services at 7 30 preceded by prayer at 7. Everyone welcome.

Hickory Chapel J. L. Bolen M. R. Harvey

Church of God service schedule with speaker for Crusaders

Rev. FE Earl Wells presides as pastor with Sunday school at 10 a.m. morning worship at 11 a.m. Christian Crusaders meet at 6 45 p.m. Evening service at 7 45 p.m. A special Crusaders service features a male quartet and speaker Miss Bessie Tesh on the topic Interracial.

FE. Earl Wells Christian Crusaders Bessie Tesh

Snakes Behind the Hedges Preached at Camel Service Station

Sunday school classes for all meet at 2 30 p m at the Camel Service station one block off Winston road Then at 3 30 p m Rev Charles White will preach on Snakes Behind the Hedges using Ecclesiastes 10 8 Prayer services and testimony meeting Thursday night led by I A Sisk a consecrated young man preparing for the ministry Public is invited to attend

Winston Road Camel Service Station Charles White I. A. Sisk

Highland pastor to preach on strong heart secrets

Rev H H Robbins will preach Sunday morning on The Secret of a Strong Heart and at evening on The Things That Keep Us From God. Bible school starts at 9 30 a m and a Thursday night prayer meeting at 7 30 led by the youth.

Highland H. H. Robbins Wil Bible School

Calvary Services and Activities Confirmed

Calvary church outlines 11 a m sermon Victory Through Prayer and 7 30 p m That Man of Sin for Sunday worship. Sunday school at 9 45 a m Epworth League at 6 45 p m. Young People sociable Tuesday 7 30 p m in Sunday school rooms. Helen Clark Missionary Society meets Tuesday 7 p m at Mrs Eveylin Johnston 811 East Commerce. Prayer meeting Wednesday 7 30 p m.

Calvary Epworth League Helen Clark Missionary Society Eveylin Johnson East Commerce Street

Archdale Sunday School and church services schedule

The notice promotes Sunday School at 9 45 a m with departments for all ages and a 11 a m Sunday morning sermon by Rev J W Grace. Junior and Senior Epworth Leagues meet at 7 p m. a Tuesday prayer service at 730 p m. Visitors welcome at all times.

J. W. Grace Epworth

Religious services schedule at West Green and Tryon Streets

Sunday school begins at 9 45 with preaching at 11 00 and 7 30 p m Young People's Union meets at 6 30 p m Prayer meeting and choir practice at 7 30 p m on Wednesday Public invited The largest standing tree in the United States has a circumference of 39 feet.

West Green Tryon Streets Young People’s Union United States

Friends Church Announces Sunday Schedule and Talks

Friends Sunday school at 9:45 a.m. with graded lessons for all. David H. Parsons speaks to the Brotherhood Group at 9:45 a.m. Dr. Russell Pope of Guilford College preaches at 11 a.m. Prof. and Mrs. Samuel Haworth of Guilford College discuss “Friends in England and Europe” at Church Night 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Monthly Meeting supper next Wednesday at 6:45 in the annex.

David H. Parsons Brotherhood Russell Pope Guilford College Samuel Haworth England Europe Annex

The Cup of Salvation Versus the Sin of Drink

A preacher warns against drunkenness citing Solomon on woes and warnings. He urges choosing spiritual cups: salvation, communion, service, and joy, over intoxication, and urges readers to accept Jesus for reward and avoid the ruin of drink.

Some Big Little Things That Count in Life Message

Tomorrow morning at worship Miss Clara I. Cox will deliver a sermon aimed at young people on small acts with big impact. Tomorrow night three societies meet led by James Matocks for the Senior group while next Wednesday at 7:30 the church holds its regular monthly business meeting.

Clara I. Cox James Mattocks Bundy Chapel Springfield Church

Episcopal Easter Sunday Service and Guild Meeting

Third Sunday after Easter Holy Communion at 7 30 a m Church school at 9 45 a m Morning sermon at 11 a m The Woman s Auxiliaries Guilford district hold district meeting at St Andrews Mission Rockingham County Friday April 23 opening with Holy Communion at 10 a m Representatives from St Mary s auxiliary will attend.

Echool Guilford St. Andrews’ Mission Rockingham County St. Mary's Auxiliary

Evangelical and Reformed Church Services Summary

The Evangelical and Reformed church schedules a 11 o'clock sermon by Rev. Hoy L. Fesperman on My Responsibility, a 7:30 p.m. evening message The Heavenly Vision, a 6:30 p.m. Christian Endeavor, and a Monday 7 o'clock Brotherhood meeting with Rev. F L. Conrad as guest speaker. Wednesday prayer service at 7:30, Sunday school at 9:45 all welcome.

Hoy L. Fesperman Mission Fund Christian Endeavor Evangelical and Reformed Brotherhood F. L. Conrad Lutheran Church

Ward Street Worship Schedule and Youth Activities

Morning worship at 11 a m with assistant pastor Rev Charles White in charge. Epworth League meets at 6 45 p m for youth led services. At 1 30 p m Pastor Rev J W Grace will preach. Mid week prayer service Wednesday at 7 30 p m with choir practice after. Public welcome to worship.

Ward Street Charles White Epworth League J. W. Grace

Wesley Memorial Church Week Schedule and Services

Wesley Memorial Church outlines a busy week with 9 45 a m Sunday school, 11 a m sermon by Dr W W Peele on The Christian Approach to Life, followed by the second quarterly conference. Evening service at 7 30 features Dr Embre H Blackard on Helpful Hindrances and Young People meet at 5 30 with John A Myers at 6 15 for supper. The calendar lists Mission Study sessions, Board of Stewards meetings, a Bishops Crusade Dinner with Bishop Kern, and youth programs this week.

Wesley Memorial Church W. W. Peele Greensboro Peele Embre H. Blackard John A. Myers William de Ruiter Belgian Congo Board of Stewards Blackard Paul B. Kern Wesley Memorial

Pilgrim Sunday services in pastor led program

Pilgrim church will hold Sunday school at 9 30 a m and an 11 a m service led by Rev O L Ruth. In the pastor’s absence Rev R I McCluskey of Greensboro will preach at the 7 30 p m evening service. No mid week prayer meeting due to Prof Faucett conducting a singing school starting Monday the 19th for two weeks with cottage prayer meeting Friday at 7 30 p m, place to be announced Sunday.

O. L. Ruth R. I. McCluskey Greensboro

Gospel Tabernacle Week Schedule and Services

Morning worship at 11. The pastor’s message titled The Preeminent Christ continues a Colossians series. Evening Young People at 6 90 p m Evangelistic service 7 30 p m with Rev Williams subject Ever Learning and Never Coming To the Knowledge of the Truth prophecy. Cottage prayer at 441 South Main Thursday 7 30 p m Mid week Saturday 7 p m Meeting for men in the Tabernacle led by Rev H P Williams.

Williams W. G. Colton South Main Street Tabernacle H. P. Williams

Unregenerate Prose and Missionary Sunday School at Baptist Church

The First Baptist Church announces worship at 11 o'clock with Conrad as speaker on The Unregenerate Prose. A C Lovelace will preach on Officers and Teachers of a Missionary Sunday School. Sunday school starts at 9:45 with classes for ages. W M U meets Monday at 8, B T U exec committee at 7:30, prayer service and B T U at 7 on Wednesday. Public invited.

First Baptist Church Conrad A. C. Lovelace Sunda School W. M Mittee Prater

Rev Falk Preaches Man's Lordship Life at Morning Service

At N Main Street services begin 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Rev A Lin Falk preaches in the morning on Man's Lordship Life and in the evening on Paul the Apostle. A new revival series with Dr Walt N Johnson follows on Tuesday and Friday at 7:30 p.m. Public invited to all services.

N. Main Street A. Lin Falk Paul Apostle Walt N. Johnson Dia

West End Church Announces Evening Service Times

The West End announces preaching at 11 o'clock and an evening service at 7 30. E T U meets at 6 30 with Pastor Rev. James N. Bow to fill the pulpit for both services.

West End James N. Bow

Making Excuses A Sunday Sermon And Training Union

B G Leonard general superintendent of the Sunday will bring the message at morning worship. At the evening service the pastor C N Royal will preach the subject Making Excuses. Sunday school at 9 30 am Baptist Training Union at 6 pm. There will be a BTU study course beginning Monday evening at 7 oclock continuing through Friday. Classes will be taught for each department.

Green Streert B. G. Leonard C. N. Royal Baptist Training Union

Methodist Protestant Welch Memorial Service Times

Sunday school starts at 9 45 a m with preaching at 11 00 am and 2 00 pm by Pastor D J Williams. The second quarterly conference will convene Wednesday evening at 7 30 o'clock.

D. J Williams

Rankin Memorial Revival Begins Next Week

Rankin Memorial announces Sunday school at 9:45 with preaching by Rev. Ed Suits at 1 a m and 7 p m. The C E Society meets 6:30 p m. A revival series runs from Sunday April 25 through Wednesday and Thursday at 7:30 o'clock, continuing services nightly.

Catholic St Edward's Mass Schedule Notice

Catholic St Edward's announces Sunday masses at 8 and 16 m. Weekday services are Wednesday Thursday Friday 7 am. Confessions Saturday 1 pm.

Presbyterian Sunday School and Hymn Night at Local Church

Presbyterian Sunday school will meet at the First Methodist Protestant church tomorrow morning at 9 45 with departments for all ages. Dr P E B Li of High Point college will lead Old Testament study in the Ww Pickett Memorial class. Rev J Clay Madison will preach the Baraca lathea convention sermon. Evening service features religious hymn night with a recital of Charles Wesley hymns. Senior and Junior quartettes will perform. High Point college will send a speaker to the Junior church at 11 pm on It Is Finish. Intermediate Y Peoples Christian Endeavor meets at 6 30 with Wo Auxiliary gathering at Mrs G I Humpherys College drive Monday at 3 30.

First Methodist Protestant Ch P. EB. Li Four Education High Point Lege Charles Wesley W. A

Sunday church services and events schedule

Sunday service at 9 46 features Dr Williamson preaching Justification By Faith at 11 o clock. At 1 pm Vesper service he speaks The Garden of Heart. Young People meet 6 pm. Woman’s Auxiliary meets Monday at 3. Mid week prayer meeting Wednesday 7 20. Cameron Deans leads service Brentwood day school 2 30. Wood prayer meeting Tuesday 7 30.

Liamson Cameron Deans Brentwood Day School Wood

Lutheran Emmanuel sermon subjects set for Sunday

The 11 o'clock sermon titled Ring With God will explore the text And Jesus went in abide with them from Luke 24. At 7 30 the subject is What Manner of Man. Sunday school gathers at 9 46.

Emmanuel God Jesus Luke Suni

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