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High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Aug 22, 1936

Page

8

Hayworths to Celebrate Golden Wedding in Randolph County

Mr and Mrs G W Hayworth plan a golden wedding at their Archdale area home near Randolph County tomorrow with children present. A planned picnic is canceled after the death of son Oscar M Hayworth who was fatally injured by a high voltage incident. A tribute program will be led by Rev J W Grace and Rev E W Jones on Sunday at 9 oclock.

G. W. Hayworth Hayworth Randolph County Archdale Oscar M. Hayworth J. W. Grace E. W. Jones Hayworths Peter God Blessed Christ Caesaria Joppa Simon Jesus Christ

Rev Tom A. Sykes to Preach at Union Church Services

Rev Tom A Sykes pastor of the Central Friends church will speak at Union Church services at the First Evange Mcal and Reformed church. Services start at o'clock with cooperation urged for all local church members to attend. No evening services at the participating churches.

Tom A. Sykes Central Friends Church Union First Evange- Mcal and Reformed Church

Cecils Send Dinner Menu In German To Astonished Pastor

Pastor Rev Tom A Sykes at Central Friends church receives a German menu from A Coke Cecil traveling in Europe aboard the Europa. The card shows Abschieds-Essen Tafelsellerie and Suppe nach President Grant, then a note upside down about a delightful trip.

Cecils Tom A Sykes Central Friends Church A. Coke Cecil Europe Europa Mr. Sykes Abschieds-Essen Tafelsellerie Grant

Nadine Loving Sues Husband for Support Custody and Fees

Nadine Loving filed suit in High Point municipal court against Paul Loving seeking reasonable support custody of their child and attorney fees. She alleges abandonment around August 16 1936 while she was on vacation and accuses him of heavy drinking and frequent beating during their marriage.

Nadine Loving High Point Paul Loving

Reverend John L. Stephens to Lead Sunday Church Service

State Superintendent of the Church of God in North Carolina, Rev. John L. Stephens, will conduct services at the Church of God located at the corner of Thissel and Genden streets Sunday morning.

John L. Stephens Church of God In North Carolina Church of God Thissel Genden Streets

Woodmen Camp Picnic Draws Delegations From Nearby Camps

Piedmont Camp No. 62 Woodmen of the World hosted an old fashioned picnic at the city lake on Thursday night. Delegations from Thomasville and Kernersville attended. E A Wright of High Point led the devotional period and Bob Little of Thomasville acted as minister. The gathering began with a ball game and no formal addresses were given.

Piedmont City Lake Thomasville Kernersville E. A. Wright High Point Bob Little

Nabors to Speak at Jamestown M E Church Class

C. E. Nabors will address the Men's Bible class tomorrow morning at 9 45 o clock at the Jamestown M E church, an announced event for Church activities.

C. E. Nabors Jamestown M. E

Prowlers Steal Hosiery and Weapons at Huntley Jackson Mill

Thieves broke into the Huntley Jackson Hosiery mill on English Street by cutting a screen and took about forty eight pairs of men’s hose along with one pistol and one shotgun. Police had not arrested anyone by noon today.

Huntley-Jackson Hosiery English Street

Woman Injured After Alleged Pipe Assault

Elizabeth Hinton of 1116 Downing Street was taken to Burrus Memorial hospital after an alleged hit with an iron pipe by John Wesley Dowdy of Coolidge Street. Police issued a warrant charging him with assault. the woman’s injuries were not serious.

Elizabeth Hinton Downing Street Burrus Memorial Hospital Yowg John Wesley Dowdy Coolidge Street

Fire crews battle car blaze near Prospect and Burton

Firemen from companies three five and six rushed to a car fire near Prospect and Burton streets shortly before 9 PM. The owner's name was not learned, and he had already extinguished the flames before the trucks arrived.

Prospect and Burton Streets

Adult Education WPA Program Opens in City

The adult education program, a WPA project, opened on August 20 under Mrs. J. W. McGuinn and now enrolls 125 adults. Classes for colored and white residents run daily across city sections with qualified teachers. It covers illiteracy, health, home economics, crafts, gardening, home beautification, citizenship, and wholesome recreation aimed at personal adjustment to a changing social and economic order.

WPA J. W. McGuinn McGuinn Chilren

Recovery Made On Stock Mart

In New York on August 22 traders quieted war talk and steadied after a sharp Friday break. Weak issues recovered some, with many rising fractions and a few 4 points or more. About 600000 shares changed hands as transfers and equities steadied amid mixed commodities and currencies. London demand supported loading rails and steels as observers noted possible oversold conditions.

New York London

Motorist misdirections strand family in Chicago

Mrs. Lottie Smith 24 reported to central police she set out from a Peoria area farm with her two daughters Mary Jane 5 and Violet Mae 2 aiming for West Tulsa Oklahoma. After getting rides, she lost track of the direction and found herself stranded in Chicago about 150 miles farther from West Tulsa than the starting point.

Chicago

Negro bound to higher court in Guilford case

Judge Lewis E Teague bound Richard Gloster a Negro to Guilford superior court under bond of 500 on charges of breaking entering and larceny. Police say he broke into Malpass store 600 East Commerce street August 6 stealing cigarettes valued 35. Fingerprints matched Malpass employees. Gloster identified by store manager. Pecolia Hamlin 22 Negress 619 Mangum avenue was dismissed on charge of stealing 40 dollars from W B Hinson as state failed to prove probable cause.

Lewis E. Teague Richard Gloster Guilford Superior Court East Commerce Street Gloster Pecolia Hamlin Negress Mangum Avenue W. B. Hinson

Rev G O Bullock To Preach At First Baptist

Pastor G O Bullock of Third Baptist Washington D C will preach at First Baptist Sunday morning and evening. His sermons aim to strengthen church circles and outreach.

G. O. Bullock First Baptist Third Baptist Church Washington, D. C First Baptist Church

Funeral Services For James Alford At St Mark

Funeral services for James Alford, 62, who died Friday morning at a local hospital, will be held Sunday afternoon at 12 30 o clock at St Mark M E Church. Rev R W Winchester pastor will conduct the rites.

James Alford St. Mark St. Mark M. E R. W. Winchester

Chrisco Sisters To Sing At St Mark Federation

August program at St Mark Federation of Church clubs features the St Mark choir and the Chrisco Sisters of Asheboro. They will sing spiritual numbers and deliver several dramatic recitations during the Sunday evening program at 8 o clock.

Chrisco Sisters Federation St. Mark Federation of Church Clubs St. Mark Choir Asheboro

Women’s Memorial A. M. E. Church Services Sunday

Rev. J. C. Grady, pastor, will conduct morning and evening services at Women’s Memorial Church this Sunday. The morning sermon is titled The Divine Incarnation and the evening sermon Dry Bones In The Valley.

Women's Memorial A. M. E J. C. Grady Women's Memorial Church

Dubard Funeral to be Held in Ridgeway Iowa

Funeral services for Ernest Dubard 29 who died at his mother's home 811 Cross Street will be held in Ridgeway 8. C. Sunday afternoon. The remains will be at Hairlip Funeral Home until midnight. He was a harmony quartet member that broadcast from a local radio station. Survived by wife Lula mother Carry sister Johnny Mae Liam and brothers Alfonso and James Dubard all of High Point.

Carry Dubard Johnny Mae Liam Alfonso and James Dubard High Point

William Oliver to Wed Dorothy Gunther in Danville

William Oliver of 840 Hoover street will wed Miss Dorothy Gunther of Danville Virginia this evening in Danville at 10 o'clock. The ceremony is private with only family and close friends present. Margaret Reid returns to Hackensack New Jersey after two weeks with her sister Roberta Alston. Lovelle Gray of New York City visits her husband's parents on Taylor street.

William Oliver Hoover Street Dorothy Gunther Danville Margaret Reid Hackensack New Jersey Roberta Alston Vernon Street

Faydene Bescher Claimed By Death

Word was received this morning of the death of Faydene Bescher daughter of Mr and Mrs W M Bescher of Farmers N Y who died of pneumonia yesterday at the home Funeral services were to be held this afternoon The deceased was a niece of Mrs D T Andrews of this city.

Faydene Bescher W. M. Bescher Farmers N. Y D. T. Andrews

Super salesman fights blaze in Hollspring lightning storm

A traveling demonstrator fire truck salesman stopped for gas in Hollspring Mississippi when a lightning strike ignited a residence. He reached the scene first, fought the fire alone, and remained overnight trying to sell his truck to city officials who showed interest.

Hollspring Miss

Peter Vision and Gentile Inclusion in Early Church

Sunday School lesson summarizes Peters vision and Cornelius story, highlighting God’s cleansing for all peoples. It urges prayer for guidance, gratitude for blessings, and shared gospel outreach beyond Jew and Gentile lines.

Determination to Live Saves Miners in Narrow Mine

A miner recalls urging Cameron to live during a coal mine fire disaster. McCann and companions shelter in a tunnel to escape fire damp, while two others Stoner and Cameron die and Sexton weakens. Rescue teams arrive as the scene unfolds with moments of fear and hope.

Cameron McCann Stoner Sexton John Meddux Griffith

Sunday Sermon at Emmanuel Church Focuses on Minded Thoughts

In High Point Emmanuel Church the Sunday 11 o'clock service centers on the topic minded both carnally and spiritually. The sermon will cite Romans 8 5 6 and emphasize life and peace for the spiritually minded.

Emmanuel

Friends Oak Hill Sunday Schedule and Meetings

The Friends Oak Hill church invites the public to Sunday worship at 9:45 and 11 00 AM with Rev J Norman Osborne and a 7 30 PM service. The midweek prayer hour is Wednesday at 7 30 PM. Clara I Cox will speak on Hearts That Are In Tune tomorrow morning. Continuous events through the week are noted with the C BE societies and a picnic meeting of the Springfield Woman's Auxiliary. The cottage prayer meeting is Wednesday at the Plummer home on the Springfield road.

J. Norman Osborne Clara I. Cox C. BE Springfield Woman's Auxiliary Frank Plummer Springfield Road

Presbyterian sermon topic and union service details

Dr. Williamson will preach at 11 o clock on When a Situation Comes Home to a Man. Church youth meet for supper at 6 45 in the basement. Union service at 8 o clock at the Evangelical and Reformed church with Rev T A Sykes of Central Friends church as preacher.

Williamson Evangelical and Reformed Church T. A. Sykes Central Friends Church

Sunday school and union service at local church

The Evangelical & Reformed church schedules Sunday School at 9 45 A M and a Sunday night Union Service at 8 P M with Rev Tom A Sykes as guest preacher. No prayer service this week. A Sunday School picnic will be held Thursday at the City Playground with a good time promised for all.

Tom A. Sykes

Christian Church invites worship on North Hamilton Street

The Christian Church of Christ on North Hamilton invites all to Sunday worship with 9:45 Bible school 11 Lord's Supper 11:30 sermon Gods Calling for Laborers 6:30 Christian Endeavor 7:30 evening services. Mid week prayer is Wednesday at 7:45.

Church OF Christ Hamilton Street

Holiness Pentecostal Revival Plans Announced

Rev C Francis Noble pastors a church at 612 Highland Avenue with Bible school at 9 45 a m preaching at 11 a m and 7 45 p m Young people meet at 6 p m The morning topic Genesis The evening topic Preparations for Our Revival The night topic Evangelism.

C. Francis Noble Highland Avenue Young People

Bible School and services announced with speaker Tom A. Sykes

9 45 A M Bible School and 9 45 A M Brotherhood and Men's Group. 11 A M Service for Worship. Tom A Sykes to speak on The Things Remaining for Us. 6 P M Vesper Service at Archdale Playground Auditorium with His Own Received Him Not. Wednesday 7 30 midweek prayer at annex. Friday 6 30 Senior and Junior C E groups meet at Annex then outdoor picnic. bring supper box. transportation provided.

Brotherhood Tom A. Sykes Archdale Playground Sykes Annex C. E

Baptist church announces Sunday services and events

Dr. Smith Hagaman, superintendent of the Baptist hospital at Winston-Salem, will preach at the 11 o clock service Sunday morning. A union service with other churches is planned Sunday evening. Bible school meets at 9 45 and B T U on Wednesday at 8. The public is invited to attend.

Smith Hagaman Baptist Hospital Winston-Salem

Church Services on North Main Street

Worship services are held at 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Rev. A Lincoln Falk preaches the morning sermon on What Is The Church and the evening sermon on The Confession of Sin.

North Main Street A. Lincoln Falk

Mind to be subject of sermon in Christ Science churches

Science Christian Science Mind will be the subject of the lesson sermon in all churches and societies of Christ Scientist. Sunday services at 11 am at 3091 2 North Main Street, Sunday school at 9 45 am, reading room open Tuesday and Thursday 2 to 5 30 pm. Public invited to lectures and to use reading room.

Churches Societies of Christ North Main Street

Royal Preaches on The Thief's Vision of Christ

At morning service pastor C N Royal will preach The Thief's Vision of Christ. Evening sermon titled The New Birth. Sunday school at 9 30 a m and Baptist Training Union at 6 45 p m.

C. N. Royal Christ Baptist Training Union

Tragic mine cave월 rescue ends with discovery of bodies

Rescuers at the mine recovered bodies after a dangerous search. Cameron the bridegroom of a week was found with arms around a wooden support. Stoner and Sexton, who leased and prepared the mine, were found farther back in the tunnel. Griffith described the final breakthrough at 1 15 yesterday as rescuers tested for damp and heard a shout.

Cameron Stoner Sexton Griffith MoeCann

Wesleyan Methodist Church Notices

Mrs C B Carter serves as pastor with Sunday School at 9 45 morning service at 11 and Young People’s Meeting at 6 30 in the evening. Preaching at 7 30 and Thursday prayer at 7 30. The public is cordially invited.

C. B. Carter

Calvary Church announces service times and invitation

The Calvary church school opens at 9 45 a m with preaching at 11 a m and 8 p m by the pastor The Young People meet at 7 15 p m The public is invited to attend all services.

Landon Promotes Guarding Freedom In 1930s Address

In a speech reflecting on democracy and economic policy, Landon warns against defeatist mood and urges preserving freedom while pursuing security and abundance. He argues expansion and invention drove growth, condemns federal overreach and defends enterprise within American institutions.

Landon America

Episcopal Saint Marys service and union gathering noted

The article lists the Eleventh Sunday after Trinity and Holy Communion at 9 30 A M with a union service at Evangelical and Reformed church at 8 P M. It also quotes Landon urging vigilance against violence and fraud and against transferring power to Washington while favoring state and local government control.

Saint Mary's Evangelical and Reformed Church

Hayworth Memorial Sunday Services at church pulpit

The pastor Rev. Charles K. Gentry will lead both morning and evening services at 11 A. M. and 7 15 P. M. The themes are The Beauty of the Church and The Breadth of the Kingdom. A Young People's meeting is at 6 P. M.

Hayworth Memorial Charles K. Gentry

Deaths: J C Seagle of Lenoir Dies at 45

Jacobs Claywell Seagle 45 year old textile manufacturer merchant and banker died at a hospital in Lenoir. He held officer posts in several textile concerns and in the Bank of Lenoir.

J. C. Seagle

Open Bids Thursday For Road Projects

Capus M Waynick announced bids will be opened Thursday in Raleigh on three extra highway projects. The items include bituminous retreatment of 16.8 miles on a Guilford county county road, 11 miles of NC 109 from Thomasville to the Forsyth line, and 8 miles of US 158 from the State Route 14 junction to the Person county line in Caswell county.

Raleigh Capus M. Waynick State Highway and Public Works Commission Alamance Road Cobbs' Church Road Guilford County Thomasville Forsyth County Davidson County Person County Caswell County

Mrs Hannah Crawford Ashebord Dead At 92 In Seagrove Area

Mrs Hannah Crawford 92 died at the home of her grandson Jay Williams near Seagrove. She is survived by sister Mrs W M Loflin brother Noah Williams three grandchildren Jay Williams and others from High Point. Funeral services set for Sunday at 11 in High Pine Wesleyan Methodist church with burial in the church cemetery.

Hannah Cranford Ashebord Hannah Crawford Jay Williams Seagrove W. M. Loflin Noah Williams James Free B. F. Staley High Point High Pine Wesleyan Methodist Church

Proclamation of Services at First Methodist Protestant

Dr. P B Lindley dean of Point College preaches at 11 tomorrow on Why Oh Rejoice. Miss Myrtle Director speaks to juniors at 11 about trusting God daily. The day school meets. church joins union service at 8. Young People C E at 7.

P. BE. Lindley Dean Point College Myrtle di C. E

Welch Memorial Service to Be Led by A G Dixon

In the absence of Dr. J D Williams, A G Dixon will fill the pulpit for the evening service at the Welch Memorial. Dixon is superintendent of the M P Children's Home and the society will have charge of the service.

Mullins Tobacco Trade Elects Officers at Annual Meeting

C. O. Dixon was elected president of the Mullins tobacco trade association at its annual meeting here. Fred Nichols was vice president and La ban re-elected secretary.

S. C C. O. Dixon Mullins Tobacco Fred Nichols Laban

UNC Professor Resigns to Lead Alabama Electrical Dept

Chapel Hill Aug. 22 University of North Carolina authorities announced that William J. Miller acting head of the school of engineering for three years has resigned to become head of the electrical engineering department at the University of Alabama. The resignation is effective September 1. Miller took over the school when Dean Herman G. Bailey was granted leave to direct the PWA program in the water projects.

Chapel Hill Aue University of North Carolina William J. Miller School of Engineering Electrical Engineering University of Alabama Miller Herman G. Baily PWA Wate

Mrs Nannie Owen Wilson Dies At 9 AM In Thomasville

Mrs Nannie Owen Wilson wife of B E B Wilson of Thomasville died this morning after a year long illness. Survivors include husband son M T Owen of Spencer sister Ed Owen of Thomasville and four sisters Mrs J H Bowers Mrs Jessie Shaw Mrs C Vork man and Mrs H C Clodfelter. Three stepchildren also survive. Funeral services Sunday at 2 30 PM at Midway church with burial in the church cemetery.

E. B. Wilson Thomasville Nannie Owen Wilson BE. B. Wilson M. T. Owen Spencer Ed Owen J. H. Bowers Jessie Shaw Bishopville Charles Vorkman H. C. Clodfelter Dayton Ohio Howard Walter Wilson Shelly Blalock Green and Sons Funeral Home Long Street Midway Church Church

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