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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1950
Page
2
A church notice listing multiple congregations across the area describes Central Christian Church (Disciples) on Locke Street with services at 11 am and 7:30 pm, Congregational Christ on Green and Tryon with 11 am worship, St Mary's on North Main with morning prayers and Holy Communion, plus Randolph and Brentwood Presbyterians and other Living God churches offering Sunday School and worship times.
The Church of Christ announces weekly activities at Jones Business College on West Commerce Street. Bible School at 9:45 a.m. led by Ervin J. Griffin, Morning Worship at 11:00 a.m. Christian Endeavor at 6:30 p.m. Children’s Hour and Adult Study, Bible study Thursday 7:30 p.m. Minister K. A. Frazier.
The notice lists Foursquare Church services led by Rev. Lucille Brady at the 1800 street location. Morning worship at 9:45, crusaders at 11, evening service at 7 30, and Wednesday prayer meeting at 7 30.
Commerce street lists Elder Wil Lawrence as branch President. Sunday school begins at 10 a.m. Evening worship at 7 p.m.
First Presbyterian lists church school 9 45 morning worship 11 00 led by Paul Jones with Youth Fela supper at 6 00 Noble Praigg superintendent Keystwood Presbyterian led by Rev Murphey C Wilds church school 9 45 superintendent C Simmons alternate service 11 00 morning and evening worship details incomplete.
Immaculate Heart of Mary Church at 500 Monthey Ave lists Rev. Robert J. MacMillan as pastor. Sunday Masses are 9 and 11 a.m. Novena devotions are held on Saturdays. Confessions occur Saturday from 5 to 5 30 p.m. and 7 30 to 8 p.m.
Calvary Church Prospect Street led by Rev. O E Smith holds Sunday school at 9 45 morning worship at 11 evening service 7 30 N Y P S at 6 30 and Wednesday prayer and praise at 7 30. First Church East Green Street led by C C Brown offers Sunday school 10, morning worship 11, evening service, Y P S at 6 45, and Wednesday prayer and praise at 7 30. Archdale Church Nazarenes holds Sunday school 10, morning worship 11, evangelistic service 7, and mid week prayer and praise at 7 30 with Garfield Wall as superintendent and D H Patton as pastor.
Grace Lutheran Church on Centennial Ave lists Divine Worship at 11 0 a.m. Sunday School at 9 45 a.m. Walther League at 6 30 a.m. Emmanuel Lutheran on North Main at Howell St offers church school 9 45 a.m. morning worship 11 0 a.m. Luther League 6 30 p.m. Vespers 7 30 p.m.
Oak Ridge Church of the Living God led by Rev Coy Yates offers Sunday School at 9 45 a m and morning service at 11 a m Young people service at 6 p m George R Shaw is Sunday School intendent. Church of God on East Commerce Street led by Rev Fred Jump with Sunday School at 9 45 and morning worship at 11 and evening worship at 7 15. Cloverdale Living God on Pitt Street with Sunday School at 9 45 preaching at 11 and youth service at 6. First Church of God at 7 5 Main Street and Greenview Terrace airs The Church of the Christian Hood Hour over WHPE at 8 30 a m Rev Kenneth H Igney minister Guy E Kenny Sunday School superintendent.
The passage recounts John the Baptist as a prophet who preached repentance and foretold Christ. It notes his birth to Zechariah and Elizabeth, his time in the desert, and his baptism of Jesus. It covers Herod’s theft of Philip’s wife, John’s rebuke, his imprisonment, and his momentous baptism of Jesus with the Holy Spirit.
The passage recounts Johns bold preaching and calls for repenting conduct. Herod, pressured by Herodias, orders Johns head after Salomes dance, leaving Jesus to receive news of Johns death and reflecting on the loss to the world.
Christian Science Society at 319 North Main Street High Point invites the public to Sunday services at 11 o'clock and Sunday school at 9 45, with a Wednesday service at 8 o'clock. A reading room and lending library are open Wednesdays and Fridays from 3 to 5 for reading and borrowing The Bible and authorized writings.
A listing of Friends churches with ministers and schedules. Archdale Friends Clifton Pearson leads Sunday School at 10 a.m. Albion English superintendent. Deep River near High Point minister Elbert Newlin with Bible School 11 a.m. and Worship 11 a.m. plus Young People's Meeting at 7 p.m. Oak Hill Friends D Virgil Pike minister. worship 10:40 a.m. and 7 p.m. Central Friends Church Cecil Haworth minister. Bible School 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship 11 a.m. Youth and Junior Fellowships at 6:30 p.m. Springfield Friends Milton Hadley minister. Bible School 9:45 a.m. Worship 11 a.m. with Youth Fellowship at 6:30 p.m.
The Missionary Alliance Gospel Tabernacle on Wilbrook Street led by Rev Donald B presides over church activities. Church School begins at 9 45 with Ray Wagner as superintendent, morning worship at 11, young people at 6 30, and evening worship at 7 30.
First Pentecostal Church Highland Avenue Rev F A Dail offers Sunday School 9 45 a m Mitchell Davis superintendent preaching 12 m and 7 30 p m PHYS meeting 6 15 p m midweek prayer Bible study Wednesday 7 30 First Pilgrim Holiness 712 S Hamilton St Rev J A Great 9 45 a m Sunday School J W Lain Sept 11 11 00 a m sermon 6 30 p m Young People's Service 6 30 p m Children Story Hour 7 30 p m Evangelistic Hour Wednesday 7 30 Prayer Meeting
Bethel Temple announces Rev. F. C. Myers pastor. Sunday School at 9 45 morning worship at 11. Young people meet at 6 30. Evening worship at 7 30. Wednesday prayer meeting at 7 30. Friday prayer and praise service at 7 30.
A listing of Methodist churches with pastors, service times, and youth programs. North Main at Richardson Street Rev W Kenneth Goodson leads Sunday school 9 45 and worship 11. Others include Fairview Brokaw Road, Main Street South Main, Calvary East Green, Archdale, Fairfield Road, Lebanon North Main, and Amestown Methodist with varied service times and youth activities.
Trinity Memorial Association plans annual meeting with devotional service followed by a business session and picnic lunch. Citywide Baptist Training Union meets Aug 22 at West End Baptist with a student performance. Allen Jay Baptist to hold annual homecoming Aug 27 with revival series and afternoon singing. Christian Science Society outlines Mind centered lesson for Aug 20 with biblical citations and music. Emmanuel Lutheran and Wesley Memorial Methodist share Sunday school, worship times, and music plans for Aug 20 bearing local clergy. Continuous broadcasts and youth fellowships noted for WHPE AM coverage.
The pastor will preach at Lexington Avenue Sunday morning and evening. On Wednesday evening Miss Jean Short of Mars Hill will lead the service in the pastor's absence, and she plans to return to Mars Hill this fall for a second year with her sister.
Radio program listings note WMFR broadcasts from 8:15 to 8:30 a.m. on August 21 to 26 with Rev. W. L. Smith of Friendly Baptist and WHPE from 9:15 to 9:30 a.m. with J. C. Reynolds. For August 28 to September 2 WMFR airs 8:15 to 8:30 a.m. with Rev. L. F. Lance of Wesleyan District.
A listing of Sunday school times worship services and pastors for multiple Methodist and Baptist churches. Notable entries include Mitchell Grove Methodist with Rev Floyd Bottoms and Sunday school at 9:45, Oakdale Methodist Jamestown under Wade R Bustle, and Wesley Memorial Methodist led by Rev Arthur Kale with 9:45 Sunday School and 11 a.m. worship.
Sunday services include church school at 9 45 a m for all ages. Noble T Craigg is general superintendent. Morning worship at 11 00 a m with Reverend Murphey C Wilds preaching in the minister's absence. Wilds sermon titled Neither Hot Nor Cold. Music led by Ralph Tilden as organist for August.
Sunday School times listed for Birgerstaff Layton McCorquodale supt Morning worship at 11 00 as well as evening services at 7 30 B T U at 6 30 Mrs Walter Lawrenson director Oak Grove Baptist led by Rev R L Smith Sunday school at 10 00 with Charles Saunders superintendent Midweek prayer and worship details for several Baptist churches including Friendly North Main Street Green Street and Conrad Memorial plus Pilot View Trinity Archdale and Arcadia locations with service times and midweek gatherings outlined.
Morning worship at Randolph Presbyterian Church is set for Sunday August 20 at 11:00 with Joe D Boyd preaching. Evening service at Crestwood Church is planned for 7:30 with Reverend Murphey C Wilds delivering the sermon.
Local churches publish their weekly schedule including Sunday School at 9:45 or 10:00, morning worship at 11:00, evening services around 7:00 or 7:30, and midweek prayer or training sessions on Wednesday evenings. Churches listed include Pinerove Baptist, Temple Baptist Baker Town, Woodlawn Baptist near Winston-Salem road, Sunview Baptist Archdale, and Fairmont Park Baptist on Thomasville highway.
Reformed First Reform Church led by Rev. Carl A. Grimm lists Sunday School at 9 45 A M worship at 11 and Youth Fellowship at 6 30 P M.
The notice lists weekly activities for Hayworth Memorial and several other Wesleyan churches led by pastors W Carl Levin W E Isenhour J C Reynolds E M Gardner S T Brown. It covers Sunday School times daily worship services choir practices and midweek prayers across multiple locations including Ennis Street and Providence Wesleyan with various superintendents and directors.
Sunday schedule lists 9:45 a.m. church school for all ages led by superintendent Wilson Rogers and 11:00 a.m. church school nursery run by Mrs Odell Culler. 11:00 a.m. morning worship with sermon I Believe In Prayer from Luke 22 41. Choir directed by Carl G N Cronstedt will sing Lord of Hosts and Betty Jo Smith will sing The Ninety First Psalm with guest organist Mrs Ben Witherington Jr. 8:00 p.m. no evening service. 6:30 p.m. youth fellowship supper then recreation and fellowship. Tuesday 8:00 p.m. youth division meets Miss Marie Rice in charge. Wednesday 9:30 a.m. Spiritual Life fellowship in ladies parlor. 7:30 p.m. joint meeting of Senior and Associate Boards of Stewards in Philathea room. 8:30 p.m. Mid Weekend Hour on WMFR.
The regular morning service at 11:00 features Pastor Albert S Hale speaking on No Shortened Hand or Heavy Ear and music led by Eva Staples with Praise My Soul The King of Heaven. A Fellowship Supper at 5 45 and Training Union at 6 15 precede the 7 30 evening service on Eagles Feathers and Birds Claws with hymn singing.
William Wakeham a unemployed clerk faced a theft charge after a suitcase with secret atomic research papers for Britain's Ministry of Supply vanished from John M. Greenlees at Euston station Aug 8. Detectives recovered the case with papers in a London hotel. Wakeham confessed he panicked and left it at his hotel. He was jailed a week pending further court action. value listed at 63 pounds 15 shillings.
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