First Pilgrim Holiness To Hold Dedication Program
The First Pilgrim Holiness church in High Point plans a 11 a.m. Sunday dedication service marking a debt-free new building. Retiring pastor Rev O L Ruth served 32 years, expanding membership from 42 to 387 and guiding brick veneer additions. New pastor Rev J A Grout comes from Troy with prior work in Durham and Radford, taking duties Sept 3.
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Church Figure Dies in Greensboro After Illness
Dr. Egbert Watson Smith 82 of Louisville Kentucky former Southern Presbyterian foreign missions executive died here after a two week illness He led pastorates in Greensboro and Louisville before joining the missions field and later served as traveling secretary after reaching retirement age in 1934 with headquarters in Louisville.
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French Soldiers in Fight to Free Homeland
Fragmented news items cover several events from the Carolinas and beyond. A truck wreck near Danville, Virginia kills Albert Holber. Tobacco leaders announce Labor Day observed as a holiday in bright tobacco belts. University of North Carolina begins 1944 commencement with Dr. Lee Meride White delivering the baccalaureate.
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Nelson Braced By New Attack On War Production Board
Washington Aug 26 Donald Nelson faced a fresh assault as Bradley Dewey accused remarks about the rubber program of Washington sniping. The controversy followed Charles E Wilson's resignation and J A Krug indicated broader authority as he prepares to replace Nelson in China and "start a new deal" while Nelson defends civilian production plans.
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French Women Turn Parachutes Into Drawers for Maquis
A dramatic U S and French guerrilla effort used silk parachutes to fashion drawers for the Maquis. Paratroopers and local Maquis aided in the operation, signaling Fortress crews where to drop arms and ammunition. It marked the first use of Fort operations on such a mission with crews bombing from 500 feet after two weeks of field practice.
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Pope Pius XII to broadcast Vatican radio Sept 1
The pope will speak on Vatican radio September 1 marking the anniversary of the start of the war. The broadcast aims to convey a message to the faithful and the world from the Vatican.
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Reverend Ruth Era Service as Pastor 1912 to 1944
Rev Ruth served as pastor from November 1912 to September 1944 when resignation became effective. Rev W L Surbrook, General Supervisor to the Church Trustees, notes the transition.
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