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High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Apr 20, 1940

Page

3

Revival Services Set At North Main Street Baptist Church

A revival series begins Sunday at 11 00 AM with Rev A Lincoln Falk preaching both morning and 7 30 PM evening services Rev James M Hayes of North Winston Baptist Church Winston Salem will preach and Harry Johnson Hayes is noted as his brother Special music will be featured and the public is invited

North Main Stret Baptist Church A. Lincoln Falk James M. Hayes North Winston Baptist Church Winston-Salem Mr. Hayes Johnson J. Hayes Winsson-Salem

Tornado and Windstorms Struck Carolinas Cause Deaths and Damage

A Morven tornado around 7 p.m. killed Pauline Cox and injured John Cox and five children when their house collapsed. A cotton gin, poolroom, cafe and homes burned or destroyed at Mt. Holly. Chesterfield electricity cut. trees uprooted in Abbeville. Windstorms caused additional minor damage across the region.

Charlotte Apil Morven Carolinas Pauline Cox John Cox Pauline Mt. Holly Anson County Wadesboro Chesterfield S. C

Pilgrim Church Plans Revival Services This Month

Pilgrim Holiness Church will open revival with a sunrise 7 AM service Sunday. Evangelistic sessions are at 11 AM and 7 30 PM, continuing nightly at 7 30 through May 65. Rev W H Neff of the California district leads with Miss Cleer and Miss Morgan providing special music. Pastor Rev O L Ruth invites the public.

Pilgrim Holiness Church W. H. Neff California Cleer and Morgan O. L. Ruth

Methodist Church Revival Services and Schedule

Pastor D W Howell invites the public to Bible School at 9 45 a m and Epworth League at 6 45 p m The morning sermon is The Good Shepherd in the Valley The Stars Fought Against Sisera is the evening topic at 7 30 p m Prayer meeting Wednesday at 7 30 p m Choir practice Wednesday at 8 p m B T U meets at 6 30 p m Special revival services follow throughout the week.

D. W. Howell Sisera Epworth League Bible School

Wesley Memorial Church Weekly Schedule and Talks

At Wesley Memorial church the day starts with a 9:45 a.m. church school followed by 11 a.m. sermons including The Salvage of Damaged Lives by Dr Embree n Blackard. Evening events include a 6:30 p.m. fellowship supper at Peggy Jane Bryant’s home, a Young People fellowship supper, and a 7:30 p.m. The Rewards and Consequences of a Choice by Dr Blackard. Monday features a 3:30 p.m. Spiritual Life Group meeting, 6:30 p.m. joint Senior and Associate Boards gathering, and Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. Mission Study Class in the Woman’s Wesley classroom taught by Dr.

Wesley Memorial Church School Embreen Blackard Peggy Janeryant Blackard Woman's Wesley Classroom Dr. Blackard

First Sunday School Lessons and Evening Sermons at Local Church

Rev J Clay Madison will preach at 11:00 on The Will to Believe and again at 7:30 on My Debt to Christ. Elizabeth Oliver of Salisbury speaks to Junior church at 11:00 about Tolstoy tale Where Love is There God is. Choir sings Be Still My Soul and God is Our Refuge. Endea vor societies meet. Worker's Council gathers Thursday.

J. Clay Madison Mr. Madison Christ Sheppard Bell

Welch Memorial Revival Preaching Weeklong Series

Welch Memorial Methodist Church starts revival Sunday with pastor preaching at 11 00 Rev J B McSwain of Ward Street Methodist Church to preach after Sunday morning services Evening services follow daily at 730.

Welch Memorial Welch Memorial Methodist Church J. B. McSwain Ward Street Methodist Church

Rankin Memorial Sunday Services Announced

Sunday school at 9:45 led by Superintendent J. A. Lee. Sermons at 11 a.m. and 7:15 p.m. by Pastor Rev. Edw. Suits. Epworth League at 6:15 p.m. Prayer service at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday.

Rankin Memorial Sunday School J. A. Lee Edw Suits Epworth League

Revival services led by Rev. Paul Taylor in Jamestown

Rev. Paul Taylor will preach in Jamestown at 11 a.m. and 7 30 p.m. and continue revival meetings nightly at 7 30 through at least Wednesday. He will also preach at Oakdale church at 7 p.m with Sunday school at 10 a.m. Youth groups meet at 6 45 p.m. All are invited.

Jamestown Paul Taylor Oakdale

Sunday Worship and Training Schedule Noted

Sunday school at 9 45 a m and worship service at 11 a m with Pastor Mitchell delivering What Is In A Name The training school session runs from 6 45 to 7 30 p m with participants invited to attend

Or. Mitchell Iar

Williams outlines church services and building plans

Pastor N C Williams will lead Sunday worship at 11 am and 7 30 pm with sermons on Prisoners of Hope and Religion. Church school at 9 30 am. An Institute for Councilors and Workers in High Point area meets Sunday at 3 pm led by Rev M Teague Hipps. Auditorium is being wrecked for a new building. Prayer meeting Wednesdays in Willis Kirby Bible Class room. Your support is requested.

N. C. Williams M. Teague Hipps Board of Christian Education of Salisbury Willis Kirby

Baptist Revival Series Opens With Morning Sermon

A Baptist revival begins with an 11 o'clock morning service and an 7:30 evening worship. The morning sermon is The Church Members Who Will Miss Heaven and a musical pageant The Ninety and Nine precedes the evening sermon The One Lost Sheep. Beginning Monday night Rev. James M. Hayes of North Winston Baptist Church will preach each evening thereafter.

James M. Hayes North Winston Baptist Church

Lovelace to Lead Morning and Evening Baptist Services

A. C. Lovelace will fill the pulpit at both morning and evening Baptist worship. The Baptist Training Union meets at 6 30. A prayer service is scheduled for Wednesday night with Paul Deaton in charge.

Green Street C. Lovelace Baptist Training Union Paul Deaton

Sermons and Worship Schedule for Pastor Conrad

Pastor Dr A B Conrad continues prophecy sermons with Bible School at 9 45 a m and worship at 11 a m The evening service is at 730 p m The High Point College A Capella choir leads Wednesday 730 p m prayer service and training unions.

A. B. Conrad High Point College A. Capella

North Park Homecoming Dedication and Revival Plan

Rev Ernest M Smith pastor leads Homecoming with 10 15 a m dedication of the church building following debt payoff. Evening 7 15 p m worship launches a revival week with Rev H F Goodman from Monroe assisting nightly at 7 30 with the sermon A Revival We Need.

North Park Ernest M. Smith H. F. Goodman Monroe

Church Services at Corner Worth and Win gate Streets

Rev. W L Smith pastor and F P Vaughn superintendent announce morning worship at 11 with the sermon Do Ye Now Believe evening service at 7 on Repent ye for the Kingdom of Heaven is at Hand mid week prayer Wednesday at 7 30 led by M J Bowen

Worth Avenue Wingate Street W. L. Smith F. P. Vaughn M. J. Bowen

Lutheran Grace Church Service Schedule

The Lutheran Grace Church at Corner Fifth and Sherrod, led by Pastor R. E. Mennen, with G. W. Mascher as Sunday school superintendent, offers Sunday school and Bible class at 10 a.m and Divine worship at 11 a.m. The sermon title is Our Gratitude to God for the Gospel, followed by a doctrinal discussion hour at 7 30 p.m.

Missouri Synod Fifth and Sherrod R. E. Mennen G. W. Mascher

Sermons Scheduled at Morning and Evening Service

Emmanuel Rey and F. L. Conrad will deliver sermons at 11 o clock and in the evening. The morning text is I Corinthians 15 57 Be ye steadfast always abounding in the work of the Lord. The evening topic is The Man in the Storm with St Mark 4 35 And there arose a great storm. Who is this man.

Emmanuel Rey F. L. Conrad

Pilgrim Holiness Revival Begins With Distinct Leaders

Rev. C L Ruth hosts Sunrise service and Sunday school led by J D Jennings. Rev. W H Neff from Sierra Madre California opens a two week revival with the Morgan singers and musicians. Evening services at 7 30 PM Young People meet 6 15 PM. Mrs A V Brown presides.

C. L. Ruth J. D. Jennings W. H. Neff Sierra Madre California Pilgrim Holiness Church Misses Cleer Morgan A. V. Brown

Sunrise worship schedule at Hickory Chapel revival

Sunrise prayer service set for 5 a.m. led by superintendent Steele with D C Stone as pastor Revival events begin Sunday morning with evangelist Paul Hill and singer James Bolen Evening services at 11 a.m. and 7 30 p m and daily 7 30 p m through the week Rev P 8 notes 6 15 p m

Hickory Chapel Steele D. C. Stone Paul Hill James Bolen Cne

Church of Christ Service and Sermons Schedule

The Church of Christ at N Hamilton and State Streets led by Pastor W D Helsabeck opens Bible School at 9 45 a m worship at 11 00 a m with a morning sermon Tongues of Fire. Christian Endeavor at 6 45 p m followed by an evening sermon A Man and His Money.

N. Hamilton State Streets W. D. Helsabeck Bible School Christian Endeavor

Doctrine of Atonement sermon at Christ Scientist churches

Christian Science churches announce a Sunday morning sermon on the Doctrine of Atonement at 11 o clock. Services at 319 North Main Street with reading room open Wednesday and Friday from 10 am to 1 pm. Sunday school begins at 9 30 am.

Churches and Societies of Christ, Scientist North Main Street

Episcopal St Marys Service Schedule Fourth Sunday

The church lists Holy Communion at 8 a m and morning prayer with sermon at 11 a m A young people service and supper follow at 6 30 p m with the Fourth Sunday after Easter observed in the parish parishioners are invited to attend all events.

Wesleyan Hayworth Memorial Service Schedule

Reverend Charles K Gentry leads a Wesleyan Hayworth Memorial service with 9 45 a m Sunday School led by J C Ledbetter and 11 a m reception of new members and sermon The More Excellent Way at 11 a m Missionary Sermon Why I Believe in Missions at 7 15 p m Wesleyan Young People's meeting at 6 p m J E Faulkenberry leader Mid week prayer hour Wednesday 7 15 p m Cottage meeting Thursday 7 15 p m

J. C. Ledbetter Wesleyan Young People J. E. Faulkenberry

Change of Heart Sermon and Local Meetings Schedule

Rev. Tom A. Sykes will preach on A Change of Heart at the Friends Bible school 10 am and worship 11 am. Allen Jay School Glee Club performs at 7:30 pm. Wednesday 7:30 pm meetings for Young Women's Class and Brotherhood Class at Blair Park Club House. Special music featured. Thursday Mid-Year Conference of the North Carolina Women's Missionary Union at Poplar Ridge.

Bible School Tom A. Sykes Allen Jay School Glee Club Brotherhood Blair Park Poplar Ridge North Carolina Women’ S Missionary Union

Oak Hill Church announces Sunday and midweek services

Oak Hill Church schedules a 9 45 a m Sunday school led by Leslie Gurley. At 11 a m worship Elbert D Newlin speaks on Church Membership and again at 7 30 p m. The mid week prayer service is Wednesday at 7 30 p m with a month emphasis on loyalty and faithful attendance.

Oak Hill Church Leslie Gurley Elbert D. Newlin

Guilford College A Cappella Choir Concert at Central Bible School

Morning worship at 1 o clock led by E Daryl Kent of Guilford College. The Guilford College a cappella choir performs sacred music at 7 30 p m with offerings for expenses. No Junior or Young People’s Christian Endeavor due to the secret concert. Wednesday study at 7 30 continues Hebrews.

Central Bible School Horace S. Haworth E. Daryl Kent Guilford College

Presbyterian Church Sunday Schedule and Choir Rehearsals

The church offers 9:45 a m Sunday School led by Harry L Brown, 11:00 morning worship with meditation The Christian in Business, 6:30 p m Young People League, and 7:30 p m Evening service. Monday 7:30 Religious Education Council meet in church office. Wednesday includes junior choir at 3:00, Young People's choir at 4:00, fellowship supper at 6:30, prayer meeting at 7:30 and senior choir at 8:15.

Harry L. Brown The Christian In Business Young People’s League Religious Education Council

Evangelical and Reformed Service With Evening Message

Pastor Hoy L. Fesperman leads Sunday school at 9 45 with J M Hedrick as superintendent The sermon titled The Highway to the Eternal City for the morning service Junior sermon and choir music directed by Miss Margaret Hedrick Sunday night Young People meet at 630 and the evening service at 720 with a message Midnight Pressure

Hoy l L. Fesperman M. Hedrick Margaret Hedrick Young People’s Meeting

Sermons Planned by Church Leaders on West Green and Tryon

Rev F L Lester of Elon College promotional secretary of the Southern convention will preach at 11 a m with a 7 30 p m service to follow. A prayer meeting is set for Wednesday at 7 30 p m led by Rev D M Spence the church pastor.

West Green Tryon F. L. Lester Elon College Southern Convention D. M. Spence

Tabernacle Gospel Youth Crusade Speakers

Pastor H P Williams leads Sunday School at 9 45 in the new church auditorium. The Young Men’s Bible Class meets there at 9 45. Other classes gather in the old building at 308 Willowbrook Street. Morning worship at 11. Miss Wasilewska to speak as part of the Youth Crusade. Evening 7 30 evangelistic service. Miss Wasilewska to give a special message and will speak nightly all week except Monday.

H. P. Williams New Church Willowbrook Street Alexander Wasilewska Youth Crusade Wasilewska

Preaching Tonight and Sunday Services at West End Church

The Rev A A Somers pastor conducts evangelistic services at 7 30 pm tonight in the old theatre building on English Street West End and again at 11 00 am Sunday with a 7 30 pm evangelistic service.

Prhople's English Street West End A. A. Somers

Editorial Clash Over Albemarle Sentiment In Raleigh Paper

In a lead editorial the Elizabeth City Daily Advance disagrees with a Raleigh reporter on Albemarle politics. The clash hinges on Maxwell Strength versus Allen J Maxwell and the reporter’s supposed bias, whether conscious or not.

Raleigh Elizabeth City

Maxwell poised to win in Dallas township race

A. J. Maxwell appears set to win as the sole candidate for Justice of the Peace in Dallas township Gaston County. The piece notes political maneuvering in gubernatorial circles with references to Cooper and alliances, plus anecdotes from party organizers and a highway safety club tale.

A. J. Maxwell Justice of the Peace Dallas Township Gaston County

Weeklong Pastor's Meeting Concludes with Prayer Service

The close of a week's meeting led by the pastor is planned with a prayer service on Wednesday evening at 7 30. The public is cordially invited to all services, as Mr. Somers stated.

Somers

Thomasville Court Dockets Swing With Appeals Withdrawn

Three Thomasville men Leon Black Mose Lewis and Baren Crawford withdrew appeals after Judge C W Gilliam fined each 25 dollars plus costs and seized money found in slot machines. Eddie Johnson convicted of operating a lottery received 25 dollar fine and six month suspended sentence. James Haywood sentenced to six months for non support of an illegitimate child with payment plan. William Oliver convicted of reckless driving and James Clark convicted of simple assault received suspended judgments and costs.

Enterprise Thomasville Leon Black Mose Lewis Baren Crawford C. W. Gilliam Gillam Eddie Johnson Richardson Embry James Haywood Wiliam Oliver Belvin Stone James Clark

Cotten Appeals Death Sentence in Murder Case

In Raleigh a superior court jury found 27 year old Woodrow Cotten guilty of first degree murder in the death of his mother in law Mary Lee Herndon, a 50 year old widow. Cotten was sentenced to die May 31 and given notice of appeal staying execution. The couple faced separate charges and Cotten’s wife was acquitted.

Raleigh Woodrow Cotten Mary Lee Herndon Cotten Clawson L. Williams

Graham Will Welcome Dies Investigation on Campus

President Frank P. Graham of the University of North Carolina says the university will welcome an investigation by the Dies Committee probing un American activities. He commented amid reports the committee plans hearings on communism in universities and schools.

Chapel Hill University of North Carolina Frank P. Graham Dies Committee Graham Dies

Plans form Wolfpack club for Asheboro

April 20 luncheon of State College alumni at Old Hickory Cafe launched formation of a Wolfpack club for Asheboro. Attendees included basketball coach Bob Warren and Raleigh alumni secretary Wade Isom, plus Ru fus Routh Witty Adkins W. I. Cox and John T. Mason from Asheboro.

Asheboro State College Old Hickory Cafe Bob Warren Wade Isom Raleigh Rufus Routh Witty Adkins W. I. Cox John T. Mason

April Clothes Offer Ends In A Fruitless Pursuit

Mr Burgin sought an important matter but found only a clothing salesman at the address. The aim remained unresolved as he explored the scene up to 1017, with no fruitful lead emerging from the spring suit pitch.

Burgin Pennell Maxwell Forces Room 1017

Teeth Match Link Ex-Convict to St Louis Robbery Attempt

Police say they arrested the right man, an ex convict, for attempting to hold up John Lopiccolo. Bite marks on Lopiccolo’s arm matched four missing teeth in the suspect’s mouth, tying him to the crime.

ST. Louis John Lopiccolo Lopiccolo

Man Held in Lexington Hit-and-Run. Victim Unfound

Police hold a man charged with hit-and-run driving in Lexington Kentucky but have not located the victim. A witness alerted Patrolman Clyde Callahan, who pursued the fleeing car with the witness. returning to the scene, they found only a hat in the road.

Lexington Clyde Callahan

Census Raises Question Over Local Count in Bend

Oversight Bend Oregon reports district census supervisor Katherine G Nelson says the April 15 enumeration may be inaccurate as she herself was not counted by enumerators.

Oversight Bend Ore Katherine G. Nelson

Williams nets long-lost fountain pen from Santa Fe Lake

Wichita Kansas H M Williams recovered his expensive fountain pen last spring after the water at Santa Fe Lake dropped many feet. He had dropped it last August while hauling in a big fish and found it undamaged and ready for use without needing a refill.

Wichita Kas H. M. Williams Santa Fe Lake

Police Return Liquor After Grand Jury Dismisses Charges

In Des Moines Iowa police returned nine pints of liquor to tavern owner Louis J Baker aged 22 after the county grand jury ignored liquor charges filed by officers following a raid. Municipal Judge C Edwin Moore ordered the return of the liquor.

Des Moines Louis J. Baker C. Edwin Moore Baker

Thomasville Pastor Delivers Baccalaureate at Barium Springs

The 1940 graduation exercises for 25 students from the Presbyterian Orphans Home in Barium Springs begin with a baccalaureate sermon by Rev. M. P. Calhoun at 6 o'clock Sunday morning. Commencement address by Rev. Carl Pritchett Monday evening. Rev. Samuel Wiley to preach to Young People. Class Day set for Monday morning.

Barium Springs Presbyterian Orphans’ Home M. P. Calhoun Presbyterian Church St. Paul's Carl Pritchett Smithfield Samuel Wiley Thomasville

Asheboro School Survey Guides Future Expansion Needs

A survey of Asheboro schools was conducted by Dr J Henry Highsmith and W F Credle to determine needs for future expansion. The study aims to outline requirements for the local system and plan improvements.

Asheboro J. Henry Highsmith State Department of Education W. FP. Credle

Gospel Prayer Band Meets at East Green Extension Home

The Gospel Prayer Band will hold a public prayer service at the home of Mr and Mrs Arthur Ingram East Green Street Extension about 1 to 4 mile from Triangle Lake N L Oliver will lead the service announce d

Gospel Prayer Band METS East Green Arthur Ingram East Green Street Triangle Lake N. L. Oliver

Micah Prophet Foresees Peace and Christ’s Kingdom

A reverent sermon reflects Micah 4 5 and 5 2 5, linking the prophet’s vision of a peaceful era to the coming Messiah. The speaker laments war’s toll on High Point and urges turning to Jehovah for peace as the last days unfold and the kingdom of God is established on earth.

Micah Jehovah Bethlehem Christ Jesus Satan Jesus Christ High Point God Jerusa

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