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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1938
Page
2
New York Aug 6 The AP seasonally adjusted index climbs to 72.9 of the 1929-30 average from 70.8 last week and 102.8 a year ago, marking the sharpest weekly advance since the recovery began. Building cotton and steel hit year highs while auto output drops with Ford and Chrysler halting cars.
Guilford County transfers list several property moves. Prudent ial Insurance on Randolph Street and West Lee Street, H L Mover to W H Mooney, I L Spencer executors to Joseph M Brerly, J F Thompson to City Life Insurance on West Lee Street, R Pitts to L A Guill on Florida Street, Beischel to J M Bell six lots in Highlands, and Lowdermilk to E H Tucker four lots Guilford Parkways.
Louisville officer Omer C Jobe admits playing in bands and earning pay, violating civil service rules for classified workers. He told the civil service board I have something in me that must get out, and faces possible job loss.
A study reports that hens receiving cod liver oil in their feed lay larger eggs with higher yolk quality. Researchers note improved shell strength and color, suggesting diet modification can enhance egg production and market value.
Sunday school at 9 46 a m with preaching at 11 a m and 730 p m by Rev Charles White. Christian Endeavor at 616 p m and prayer meeting Wednesday at 730 p m.
Ward 8T hosts Sunday school at 9 45 a m with preaching at Archdale by Rev R C Kirk at 11 00. Rev W H Cook prison evangelist preaches at 11 00 at Ward Street. Evening preaching at Ward Street at 7 45 by Rev Kirk. Young People meet at usual hours. Prayer meetings at Archdale 7 45 Tuesday and Ward Street 7 45 Wednesday.
Pastor G. W. Fink will preach at Jamestown at 11 a m and Oakdale at 7 30 p m Sunday. Sunday school at 10 a m at both churches. Young People meet at 6 45 p m at both churches. Visitors welcome at all services.
Friends Central announces a Sunday schedule with Bible school at 9 45 AM, a year end union session at Guilford College, an 8 PM union service at the Lutheran church, and a Wednesday summer prayer meeting at 7 30 PM. If weather delays, the Archdale playground or annex hosts the meetings with no picnic supper. The pastor leads.
Rev. H. H. Robbins, pastor, will preach at morning service on Christ's Personality Defined and at evening service on A Friend of Jesus Warming Himself at the Evening Fire. Bible school at 9:30 a.m. Stewards' meeting Monday evening. Prayer meeting Thursday evening.
Morning worship convenes at 11 with pastor O L Easter in charge. Holy Communion will be observed at this service and the pastor will preach Drink Ye All Of It. Christian Endeavor meets at 7 15 p m. Evening service at 8 o clock with subject Fleeing From God's Commands. Mid week prayer service Wednesday 7 30 p m.
Calvary church planning includes a 9 45 a m Sunday school with a children program after lessons and an 11 am 30 minute song service with male chorus solos. Evening sermons cover A Marvelous Faith at 11 am and Unlimited Mercy at 745 pm. League at 645 pm and Wednesday prayer meeting at 730 pm.
A schedule notes Rev J Clay Madison will preach at 11 o'clock in the new A Touch of the Miracy. The church will join a Union service at 8 PM at the Lutheran church. At 11 o'clock Miss Dona Nicholas Girl Scout executive will speak to the Junior church. The Intermediate and Young People's Christian Endeavor Societies meet at 7 PM.
Sunday school convenes tomorrow morning at 7 30 and worship at 11 The pastor will attend Yearly Meeting for those not attending Guilford College The three Christian Endeavor societies meet tomorrow evening at 6 30 Monday night the Worker's Council of the Sunday school meets at Mrs Dora Richardson's home Wednesday night prayer meeting is at Mr and Mrs Columbus Giles on Springfield Road
The church school will convene at 9 30 am. General superintendent is R W Sowers. The pastor Rev N C Weiliams will preach at eleven o clock on The Great Day of the Lord and again in the evening on The Call of God for Spirit Filled Leadership in the Church. At 6 30 pm the Young People will meet in regular session.
The Mt Pleasant Methodist Protestant church opens an all day revival this Sunday with a dinner on the grounds. Everyone is invited to attend and bring picnic baskets. The church is located on Hill Road near Shepherds.
The morning sermon by Rev. C. N. Royal will focus on Christian Growth. The evening sermon title is The Missing Man. Sunday school at 9 30 a m Baptist Training Union at 6 45 P M Official board meets Monday at 7 30 p m.
Sunday school starts at 9:45 led by superintendent Leslie Gurney followed by 11 o’clock worship with Rev. D Virgil Pike delivering a Heart Purity message. Junior Endeavor meets 6:30 guided by Mrs Troy Robbins. Evening program at 7:20 led by youth with Rev. Ruben J Payne and music by Victor Murchison. Mid week prayer Wednesday 7:30.
Wesley Memorial Church announces a 9 45 a m Sunday school session, 11 a m morning worship in Peacock classroom with Dr E H Blackard delivering The Ghost of a Man, and an 8 p m Union worship at the Lutheran church preached by Rev Cecil Haworth. Monday features a 3 30 p m Woman's Auxiliary with Mrs Helen Clark Austin as speaker. Wednesday offers a mid week prayer service on The Woman Taken in Adultery led by Rev Wallace Fridy.
Sunday school gathers at 9 45 with D A Howard as superintendent. Morning sermon at 11 by Rev Worth Grant. Evening services follow at 7 with B Y P A, song and prayer, then preaching at 7 30 by Rev Earl Gentry.
The August schedule from Episcopal St Mary’s lists a single 9:30 a.m. Holy Communion on the Eighth Sunday after Trinity. The congregation will join the union service at night.
Sunday school at 9 45 then preaching at 11 by Rev M C Connor. Ww Y P S at 6 30. At 7 80 Rev J E B Shaw of Thomasville will deliver a missionary address. Last meeting of the W H and F for this conference year. members urged to attend.
Trinity Sunday school at 9 45 a m led by superintendent J M Thomas. Preaching by Pastor Rev James E Swinson on The Land Beyond. Prayer service Thursday evening at 745 p m. Music in charge of Lindsey Cumby.
Pisgah Church outlines Sunday school at 9:45 a.m. with Roy Aner as superintendent and services at 2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. led by Rev. G. H. Liner, pastor.
The Congregational Church invites worship with Sunday school at 9 45 a m preaching at 11 a m and a prayer meeting Wednesday led by Pastor Rev D M Spence.
The Hayworth Memorial church outlines a Sunday program starting at 9 45 a m with A R Tucker as superintendent and 11 a m Communion followed by baptism. An 6 pm Wesleyan Young People's meeting and 7 15 pm talk by prison evangelist Rev Bill Coox are listed with a mid week prayer hour 7 15 pm on Wednesday and a special song service led by Rev F B Dennard.
North Main Street Bible school with departments and classes for all ages at 9 45 a m Morning worship service at 11 o'clock in charge of the pastor Rev A Lincoln Falk who will preach the sermon from the subject The Conquest of Fear B T U training in church membership at 6 30 p m Evening service of worship at 7 30 with the pastor preaching the sermon from the subject The Message of The Hills.
Evangelical and Reformed church presents Rev Hoy L Fesperman sermon on Sunday morning. The congregation joins a union service at Emmanuel Lutheran Church Sunday night. Prayer service is set for Wednesday at 7 30 p.m with Rev W H Cook known as Bill Cook the prison evangelist speaking.
The Lutheran Emmanuel sermon at 11 o clock will be The Morrow with text Luke 6 34. The Main Street church holds a joint service at 8 pm with Rev Cecil Haworth of Central Friends church as speaker.
Nucition at State street led by Pastor W Pennis Helsabeck with 9 45 a m school. Communion at 10 45. Morning service 11 The Way of the Cross. Evening service 7 80 I Am the Door. W B Doty to conduct both morning and evening services.
Morning worship at 11 a m and evening service at 7 45 p m led by pastor B A. Vacation Bible school opens Monday at 9 for youths aged 5 to 18. Three prayer meetings planned this week including Wednesday night at S S P Stutz hosts Saturday night and Ray Piners at Green street extension Friday night.
Rev E M Smith of North Park outlines a Bible school at 9 45 a m and morning worship at 10 45 with the hour’s subject Dying in Monb Then an evening message A Prisoner s Dying Thoughts B T U at 6 46 p m and a cottage prayer service Friday at 7 45 p m
Beethoven dismissed his housekeeper after she lied to spare him annoyance, remarking that a liar cannot cook a clean meal. The incident reflects his high standards and quick rebuke toward dishonesty within his household.
Christian Science churches will focus on Spirit in the weekly lesson-sermon at 11 o clock Sunday morning. Services occur at 319 North Main Street with reading room hours Wednesday and Friday from 10 a m to 1 p m.
H P Williams leads Sunday school at 9 45 with morning worship at 11 and an afternoon Baptismal at Cree Lake three miles from High Point. A special weeklong evangelistic series with David C Butcher begins Tuesday at 7 45 p m marking the pastor’s fourth anniversary.
Presbyterian Departmental Sunday school meets at 9 45 with J D Ross as superintendent. Rev W M Currie pastor of the First Presbyterian Belmont will preach at 11 00. Union service at 8 00 at the Lutheran church with Rev Cecil Haworth as speaker.
Per capita yearly meat consumption in Canada Great Britain and the United States stands at 140 pounds.
Sunday School lesson on Ruth 1 6 18 contrasts Orpha’s return to Moab with Ruth’s vow to Naomi and to God. Ruth’s decisive pledge Thy people shall be my people and thy God my God echoes the core choice between worldly ease and spiritual fidelity.
The article reflects on Ruth choosing to follow Naomi and God, weighing worldly ties against spiritual gains. It emphasizes counting the cost of discipleship, the cross roads of life, and choosing a life of peace and joy through Jesus Christ. It contrasts Orpha’s hesitation with Ruth’s steadfast resolve to embrace faith.
Sydney reports Billy Miller a 16 year old amateur cyclist rode 100 miles from Nowra to Sydney in 2 22 21 to set what is believed to be a world record.
Questions and answers on home care. How to wash a mirror without water seeping behind the frame. How to prevent brown sugar from lumping by refrigeration. How to clean an oil mop using hot water ammonia and a touch of washing powder.
Public etiquette questions about seating at long tables guests seated on one side a bachelor hosting a party with chaperone and the duties of a houseman.
A compact guide from W L Gordon on correct usage pronunciation and spelling. Highlights include choosing between more and most in comparisons common mispronunciations such as Calliope and notes on common misspellings like government. Encourages daily vocabulary growth through practice and example.
Disney Oklahoma a boom town on the Grand river damsite with about 1000 residents sought a post office. Citizens answered newspaper and magazine prompts by writing thousands of letters, overwhelming the mail carrier with literature until a post office was granted.
In Winston-Salem on Aug 6 a man named Clifton Clyde Miller aged 44 died in a hospital after a pickup truck he rode collided with an Atlantic Greyhound bus late Wednesday night.
Mostly cloudy conditions cover North Carolina with scattered thundershowers tonight and Sunday. South Carolina sees partly cloudy skies with showers possible in the north and near the coast. Georgia reports partly cloudy skies with scattered showers in the far south and near the coast tonight or Sunday. Virginia forecasts partly cloudy skies with local showers and thunderstorms Sunday. Winds from Hatteras to Jacksonville are moderate southerly, variable near the coast in the south portion.
The piece presents a quiz with questions on astronomy biblical history geography and architecture. It notes the earth reflects more light than many full moons and identifies Samson as the strongest man, names sugar beet color as white, compares climates of Iceland and Greenland, and defines a minaret as a slender mosque tower with stories and balconies for prayer calls.
Richard Victor aged 17 rode a bicycle and dozed off at the handlebars in Portland Oregon. He reported to a hospital for patching after the sleep crash.
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