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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1937
Page
8
The cooperative evening worship will be at St Marys Episcopal Church on Sunday with Rev F L Conrad pastor of Emmanuel Lutheran Church delivering the sermon. The subject will be Stephen Speaks by the Spirit referencing Acts 6 10.
City Manager E. M. Knox announced Essie Elizabeth Glenn as public health nurse and Daneaese Manley as assistant part time librarian. Nurse salary $125 monthly. librarian $35. Appointments effective after training and August 15 respectively, from civil service eligibles following competitive exams.
Bennie Sherrill aged 27 died Tuesday at his mother's home 218 Taylor Street after a brief illness with acute indigestion. He was born in Charlotte and lived in High Point since he was a child. Survived by his mother Mrs. Janie Sherrill and three sisters Hasselene Lucille and Hollister Sherrill, all of High Point. Funeral Sunday at 3 PM at Brooks Memorial Methodist Church with Rev. P. J. Cook. Interment Greenhill Cemetery.
A tea will be hosted at the home of Miss Mabel Steed located at 1304 Kivett Drive from 3:30 to 6:00 Sunday afternoon.
The newly erected Mars Hill Holiness Church at 603 Willis Street will open August 15. All are invited to inspect the beautiful structure as Rev. W. C. Cook serves as pastor.
Mr and Mrs Ben Davis entertained Thursday at their home 1201 Kivett Drive in honor of Mr and Mrs Lowe of New York and Mr and Mrs Minto Dorsett of Philadelphia. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Lowe and Mr Brandigan of New York City, Mrs E V Baldwin, Miss Loraine Phifer, Miss Maupin, Mr and Mrs H P Nelson, Mr and Mrs Ben Davis Jr, and Mr and Mrs James Simpson. Refreshments were served.
Funeral services for Mrs. Eliza McGriff who died suddenly of a heart attack at 605 Gurley Street will be held Sunday at Gurley Street Holiness Church. Interment in Winston Balom Odd Fellows Cemetery. Mrs McGriff lived in High Point over 14 years and was 55. She is survived by her husband James W McGriff and H T Starr both of this town.
Mrs L B Haizlip and her two daughters Bernice and Jacqueline left for Springfield and will visit friends in Indianapolis before returning to High Point. Mrs Daisy Caldwell of Westfield New Jersey is visiting her Gill family and Rogers Gill and stays until August 15. Mr Homer Brown of Pittsburgh and son Byrd Brown visit Dr and Mrs Murray Davis at 135 Under hill Avenue. Brown is a State Legislature representative. Lula Mae Butler Hurst spent the week end with Mrs Marion Maston and heads to Alabama to train a 100 voice chorus after a pageant in town. she lives in Kansas City Missouri.
Police trace Roy C. Oldham from High Point to Las Cruces New Mexico for issuing and uttering checks totaling 519 75. He used bank deposits to cover funds then withdrew by making checks to himself and used aliases including a Reynolds tobacco employee tale.
J. H. Mitchell Jr. of 706 Wise Street brought a small didapper water bird to The Enterprise after finding it swimming in a large puddle at the Main Street railroad crossing following last night’s rain.
G M Allison of The Enterprise composing room, while working Friday the 13th, joked he should be home at 213 Burton Street to celebrate his nuptial day. He notes he married Lula Simmons of High Point on August 13, 1924. claims his married life has been uneventful.
The Young Men's association of the First Baptist church will hold a watermelon feast at High Point city lake tonight at 6 30. All members and friends are invited. T E Dodamead is listed as the teacher of the
Washington Aug 14 The navy announced last night a set of officers of the Fourth Marines stationed at Shanghai The list includes First Lieut B R Smoak of High Point North Carolina.
Salt Lake City report notes William Gullickson’s white leghorn hen did not cry when her eggs failed to hatch and instead adopted three kittens. The unusual brood habit drew local curiosity and sparked discussion about animal instincts.
Salem Oregon attorney general I H Van Winkle ruled that a horse thief cannot be prosecuted after a three year statute of limitations. He said a man whose horse was stolen four years earlier is immune from criminal action under the Oregon law.
Ernest Hemingway sails for Spain after a publicity bout with Max Eastman and Max Perkins at Scribner's offices. The two clashed over Death in the Afternoon with Hemingway promising to spar again, boasting of a nose print autograph and a punchy confrontation in a New York hotel salon.
New City New York August 14 charity event planned on Adolph Zukor estate to aid children of Spanish government refugees. Mrs Franklin D Roosevelt Mrs Caroline O Day and Rockland artists will participate despite protests from Catholic Laymen League head Mrs Alice O Leary.
Five electric eels in the Philadelphia Zoo power a bulb using two electrodes and wire. Each eel can generate up to 500 volts, according to reptile house attendants.
Brown of Des Moines worked a day on the C. L. McLaughlin farm and ignored warnings. A horse bit his tail and a colt kicked him from the stall before he left for the city that night.
William Crute aged 27 suffered a broken jaw after laughing so hard at a joke that he needed treatment at Grace Hospital for jaw re setting.
Miss Sophie Bajek and John Zyla were casual acquaintances until appearing as principals in a wedding scene in an amateur play. The pair announced plans for a real ceremony on September 4 in New Britain.
Portland resident John A. Freeman, 90, runs a farm implement business without taking a vacation in 77 years. He says hard work and staying on the job every day matter more than leisure.
Six young raiders on a dull Albuquerque reservation plan a raid but are caught by police after Mrs. Minnie Bloom reports a broken car window and minor injuries. Officers surround the brush to detain the youths, who are eight years old.
In Richmond Virginia a new state police patrolman stops a tourist car drifting from the right lane. The driver from Cincinnati says he is from Ohio, prompting the officer to quip about the Ohio license plate and the officer’s badge.
A new convenience introduced by several airlines promises telephone access to the earth during flights. Passengers can dial emergency lines or hotel numbers at cruising altitude while in flight, easing communication needs.
The text notes that an average air photograph covers about 7.5 square miles, and a single aerial crew can cover between 390 and 500 square miles in one day.
Sunday school meets at 9 45 in the morning with Dr P B Lindley preaching on The Indwelling Christ. The Junior church gathers at 11 with Miss Myrtle Davis guiding Gods Wonder Book David Who Trusted God. Evening services at 7 for Intermediate and Young People and a union service at 8 at St Marys Episcopal Church.
Sunday school opens at 9 45 A M with preaching at 11 A M and 7 45 P M by Pastor Rev Edw Suits Prayer service is held Wednesday at 7 45 P M
Preaching at 11 o'clock by Rev. L. R. Medlin and at 7 30 p m by Rev. C B Way. Prayer meeting Wednesday evening at 7 30 o'clock.
The Soul will be the subject of the lesson sermon in all Churches and Societies of Christ Scientist this Sunday. Services are at 11 o'clock each Sunday morning. Reading room hours are Tuesday and Thursday afternoons from 2 to 4 30.
A Sunday school lesson on Exod 20 1 17 explains God spoke all these words with the people and outlines the commandments. It stresses devotion to God first four commandments and duties to others in the remaining six, urging readers to honor parents and keep sacred the Sabbath while avoiding idol worship and profanity.
Sunday school at 9 45 a m with sermon at 11 a m on The Law of the Harvest by Rev D W Howell and at 745 p m He doth not afflict willingly Epworth League 7 p m Prayer meeting Wednesday 730 p m Choir practice Wednesday 8 p m Pastors Rev H H Robbins speak at 1045 service on The Home Stretch of a Great Race Rev F B Gladden at 745 p m Bible school 930 a m Prayer meeting Thursday 730 p m
9 45 A M Church School with department and classes for all ages 11 00 A M Morning Worship Things That Hide Christ will be Rev F Conrad Blackwell s sermon topic Wesley Memorial will join with other congregations for the union service at 8 oclock The regular monthly meeting of the Board of Stewards will be held Monday night at 7 80
At 11 a.m. Rev. Co. K. Gentry continues the series on Holiness with the theme The Traits of Carnality. In the afternoon Wesleyan young people visit Sandy Ridge prison camp for their monthly service. At 7:15 p.m. the pastor preaches The Solid ity of Salvation. Wednesday 7:15 p.m. mid week prayer hour observed.
The pastor who has been absent for several Sundays will deliver the 11 am sermon on The Inner Circle with Jesus. Rev A C Lovelace will preach Sunday night in the pastor's absence as James N Bowman conducts a revival at Lick Creek. Sunday school at 9 30 am B T U at 6 30 pm.
Morning service at 11 A M led by Rev A Lincoln Falk on the sermon Signs Of These Times. Evening union service at 7 30 P M at Lebanon M P church with the other pastor preaching on An Old Time Religion. Note the hour change for evening services.
Reverend Wilbur Hutchins of Olive Chapel Baptist in Durham will preach at 11 o clock Sunday service. The church joins with nearby churches for a union service at St Marys Episcopal in the evening. Bible school at 9 45. Training unions meet Wednesday evening at ...
A preacher urges gratitude for Christian parents and the wealth of spiritual guidance. He reflects on the commandments Thou shalt not kill theft bear false witness and covetousness, warns against sin in small acts, and questions personal service to God as he invites readers to study the golden text for a deeper gospel lesson.
The Church of Christ on North Hamilton Street at State hosts Bible school at 9:45 AM and the Lord's Supper at 10:45 AM. Visiting minister Rev. Allen Nance, pastor of the Church of Christ in Burlington, preaches in the morning. Christian Endeavor meets at 6:30 PM with the evening message titled Preaching Christ Today.
The Central Friends church lists Sunday school at 9 45 a m and worship service at 11 a m on Sunday. A pastoral committee meeting is set for 7 30 p m Monday and the monthly meeting for 7 30 p m Wednesday.
Tomorrow morning Sunday school meets at 10 o clock with worship at 11. Pastor will speak on Sharing an Essential Principle in Christian Service. Sunday night at 6 30 the Christian Endeavor societies meet, seniors rally style. Wednesday night business meeting planned. Standing committees to plan the church year. Friday next at 7 prayer at the home of Mr and Mrs Wesley Jones on Springfield road.
Immanuel Lutheran presents The Passions of Jesus as the Sunday morning sermon at 11 o clock. Sunday school convenes at 9 45 am.
Sunday school begins at 9 45 with preaching at 11 o clock and evening services at 730. A prayer meeting is held at 730 Wednesday night. Preaching by Rev. W J Edwards.
The Presbyterian Departmental Sunday school meets at 9 45 a m led by J D Ross. At 11 00 a m Dr Joseph Rennie of Rawill will speak in Dr Williamson's absence. The Young People meet at 7 00 p m. A union service is held at St Marys Episcopal church with Rev F L Conrad as speaker.
W. V. Capps of Security National Bank Greensboro entertained the High Point Exchange Club at the Y. W. C. A. cottage dinner meeting with jokes and remarks on current events. R. C. King introduced the speaker and a large delegation was planned for the Raleigh state convention August 20–21.
Greensboro report states in Guilford superior court the plaintiff Robert Matthews and defendant W M Vanhoy both failed to win damages in the auto collision case tried yesterday. The incident at the Cable and Commerce streets intersection in High Point occurred January 2, 1936. Matthews sought 450 dollars, Vanhoy 150 for property damages.
Coleman W. Roberts announced the appointment of Raymond Hall of Richmond Virginia as assistant to the president of the Carolina Motor Club. The notice comes from Charlotte dated August 14.
Gospel Tabernacle lists Sunday school 9 45 A M with G Colton as superintendent morning worship at 11 including a sermon The creed Service of Self Sacrifice then communion Missionary Day offerings and Young Peoples and various society meetings The Rev A mer Freeman will conduct song service and Rev Fred R Lo will preach in Danville Va Tuesday prayer at 745 P M at Mrs Blalocks home Wednesday Cot prayer service 745 P M and Saturday prayer service at 730 P M followed by open air meeting at 8 P M
The only August service is Holy Communion at 9 a.m. A union service airs at night with Rev F L Brad of Emmanuel Lutheran Church delivering the sermon. The notice notes August events for St Marys and the joint service.
Hoy L. Fesperman leads his congregation in a moving sermon on the theme Running Away From Christ. A union service will be held Sunday night at the Episcopal church with guest preacher Rev. F. Crad. Sunday school begins at 9 45 with John H. Lloyd supervising.
Jamestown news reports a series of revival meetings opening Sunday at 7 30 p m at Oakdale Methodist Church, announced by Rev O J Jones. Rev J P H pastor of Main Street Methodist Church High Point will preach the series. Gospel song singing will highlight the opening. A daytime service will be held during the week with times to be announced Sunday night.
A large crowd gathered Thursday night at High Point Lake to watch boys perform swimming demonstrations. The exhibition featured various swimming feats and continued with more events planned for the following night.
The Jamestown BE church will observe Church School Day Sunday morning with singing readings and an address by C Carroll Jr superintendent of High Point city schools.
L L Jones and family will relocate from the Meth Protestant parsonage at Ja town to Reidsville in coming days. Mr J, an employee of the era Railway System, has transferred to Reidsville.
Burlingh resident Frank Batley visited Jamestows Day to attend local events and meet residents. The outing highlighted community ties as residents shared in daylong activities.
The Stout family expresses gratitude to neighbors for kindness after the death of Eugene Stout. They thank those who sent flowers and offered support during their bereavement. MR AND MRS C EB AND FAMILY, T IL AND FAMILY.
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