William F Hall Taken by Death at Jamestown
William Franklin Hall, 74, died at his Jamestown home after a two year illness. Born March 6, 1851 in Guilford County, he was the son of Elijah F and Theresa Sheppard Hall. Surviving are one son, four daughters, a sister and a brother. Funeral arrangements not completed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Franklin Hall
Jamestown
Mr. Hall
Guilford County
Elijah F
Theresa Sheppard Hall
William P. Hall
High Point
Elma Hall
O. W. White
Sadie Dillard
C.L. Modlin
Linwood
Funeral services for De Witt Thomas held at home
Funeral services for De Witt Thomas aged 38 who died Wednesday were conducted at 1107 Richland Avenue yesterday afternoon at 2 30 by Rev C N Royal of Green Street Baptist and Rev L Ruth of Pilgrim Holiness. Interment was in Floral Garden cemetery with pallbearers Edward Farlow Norman Cramer Frank Faircloth Vee Sechrest Colin Cross and William Lassiter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dewitt Thomas
de Witt Thomas
Richland Avenue
C. N. Royal
Green Street Baptist Church
L. Ruth
Pilgrim Holiness Church
Floral Garden Cemetery
Edward Farlow
Norman Cramer
Frank Faircloth
Vee Sechrest
Colin Cross
William Lassiter
MISS DELIA BARKER FUNERAL SERVICES HELD
Miss Delia Barker died after a lengthy illness at a local hospital last Thursday night. Funeral services were held at 11:00 this morning from the home at 200 Thurston Street with Rev J C Madison and Dr George R Brown in charge. A quartet sang Face to Face and My Faith Looks up to Thee. Pallbearers were Charlie Craven Fred W McPherson J H King John Teague John W Welborn and E E Younts. Interment followed in Oakwood cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delia Barker
Thurston Street
J. C. Madison
First Methodist Protestant Church
George R. Brown
Reidsville
Thomas Strickland
J. H. Allred
Carey J. Davis
A. J. Koonce
Charlie Craven
Fred W. McPherson
J. H. King
John Teague
John W. Welborn
E. E. Younts
Oakwood Cemetery
Williamson Is Back In States
New York welcomed the first U S delegation from the Berlin Olympics aboard the President Roosevelt. Harry Williamson of High Point North Carolina praised Germany's handling of the games and the fair judging. The delegation, including Jesse Owens, doubted no one would object to his earning a prime professional offer at his peak.
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New York
United States
Roosevelt
Berlin
la. Guardia
Jack Dempsey
Harry W. Williamson
Johnson Street
High Point
N. C
Germany
Jesse Owens
King Alfonso May Get Throne If Rebels Win
A concise summary outlines the Spanish Civil War as six weeks of fighting with no decision. It notes the government Socialists hold Madrid and coast areas while Franco's Fascist rebels control most of Spain and Spanish Morocco. It cites forces, naval loyalties, and the February election showing Socialist support and opposition blocs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Italy
Russia
France
Spain
Prieto
Europe
Madrid
Spanish
Morocco
Franco
Wilmington Liquor Controversy Draws Wide Testimony
Citizens of Wilmington and New Hanover seek liquor flexibility amid prohibition debates. Mayor defends choice for beverage purity and quality. County official W D MacMillan and other witnesses advocate liquor act while city leaders push prohibition as moral law. Dr A J Barton expected to testify.
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Wilmington
New Hanover
W. D. MacMillan
County Alcoholic Beverage Control Board
Alton A. Lennon
C. David Jones
Lamont Smith
Star-News
Thomas F. Cooper
Representative Cooper
Texas
W. B. Cooper
D. J. Herrin
R. B. Williams
Deputies Seize Half Pints Liquor at filling station raid
Eight half pints and two pints of tax paid Kentucky liquor were confiscated this morning by Deputy Sheriff C. L. Gray at Dad Ward's filling station on the Greensboro road. No arrests were made. assisted by Police officer 8. E. Battley of the High Point department.
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Kentucky
C. L. Gray
High Point
Dad Ward
Greensboro Road
Gray
E. Battley
High Point Department
Snow Wins 28-Hole Marathon To Reach Round Two
Bill Snow of High Point advanced to the Myers Park invitation second round in Charlotte by edging Albert Ackley of Charlotte one up after 28 holes in a marathon match. The 28-hole victory followed an even match through 18 holes with birdies and long putts traded. Snow was set to meet M. H. Wilson of Charlotte in the next round.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Snow
High Point
Charlotte
Albert Ackley
North Carolina
Acker
Snow
M. H. Wilson
Negro Faces Death Penalty After Burglary Conviction
Whiteville August 29 Charles Smith Chadbourn Negro was convicted by a superior court jury of first degree burglary in the home of widow Mrs. Sarah Lyles with intent to attack. He claimed mistaken identity and the jury deliberated two hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whiteville
Charles Smith
Fire Destroys Schiffman Jewelry Store in Greensboro
In Greensboro on August 29, a fire of undetermined origin gutted the Schiffman Jewelry Company building. Firemen battled the blaze for five hours and had it under control by 10 o clock. No injuries reported and damage is expected to run into thousands of dollars, largely covered by insurance.
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Greensboro
Schiffman Jewelry Company
Cutter Discovers Capsized Houseboat on Neuse River
NEW BERN Aug 9 The cutter Pamlico spotted a 16 foot house boat capsized and adrift on the Neuse River. The crew towed it to Pamlico pier awaiting a claimant. No occupants or identifying marks were found. Officials suspected it tore from moorings during a recent rainstorm.
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New Bern
Pamlico
Neuse River
Pamlico Pier
Ministers Meet In Winston-Salem
North Carolina ministers of all denominations will gather in Winston-Salem October 26-28 for the first such meeting in the state. Bishop J Kenneth Pfohl of the Moravian church chairs the organizing committee for the Winston Salem Ministers Association under the North Carolina Council of Churches with planners including Bishop Kern of Greensboro Duke University official H Shelton Smith and Davidson College president Walter L Lingle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winston-Salem
North Carolina
J. Kenneth Pfohl
Moravian Church
Duke University
Durham
Walter L. Lingle
Davidson College
Woman Burns While Rescuing Her Child in Attic
Asheville August 29 Mrs R F Young suffered serious burns when she rushed into the blazing attic of her home to rescue her three year old son David. The child was uninjured. Her husband said the boy had gone to the attic to play with a cat and three kittens. The radio ceased abruptly and Mrs Young heard screams. She entered the room and was burned on the face shoulders and back. the kittens perished.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asheville
R. F. Young
Plan To Preserve Truett Birthplace
Baptists at the Southern Baptist summer assembly grounds in Ridgecrest launch a movement to preserve the birthplace in Western North Carolina of Dr. George W. Truett of Dallas Texas, president of the Baptist World Alliance. Leaders say the effort parallels preserving birthplaces of great public benefactors and spiritual leaders.
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Ridgecrest
Southern Baptist Summer Assembly
North Carolina
George W. Truett
Dallas
Tex
Baptist World Alliance
Antioch Church Led by Love to Send Missionaries
A Sunday School lesson on Acts 11 and 13 celebrates the Antioch church for its faith, generosity, and passion to preach the gospel. It urges believers to have the Holy Spirit’s leadership, willingness to share salvation through Jesus, and readiness to support missions even when faced with opposition.
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Church of Antioch
Jesus Christ
Antocch
Lord
Lord Jesus Christ
Paul
Barnabas
Kingdom of God
God
Bar-Jesus
Saul
Taxation Spotlight Aims at 1938 Revenue Changes
Congressional activity in the next session centers on excise taxes nearing expiration by July 1938. The joint committee on Internal Revenue legislation faces a heavy autumn schedule to identify inequities and administrative hurdles in existing levies and to assess potential income tax revisions.
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Joint Congressional Committee On Internal Revenue Legislation
Johnson in fair condition after pneumonia illness
Magnus Johnson former United States Senator in Litchfield Minnesota is reported in only fair condition today as he battles pneumonia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Litchfield
Minn
Magnus Johnson
United States
Pastor Absent Rankin Memorial Church Schedule
With the pastor away on vacation Dr. A. G. Dixon superintendent of the M. P. Chil dren's Home will occupy the pulpit at 11 o clock Sunday. The Home children present a program at 7 45 p m. Sunday school meets at 9 45 a m. The Bible study group gathers at 6 45 p m in the Philathea class room.
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Rankin Memorial M. P
M. P. Children's Home
A. G. Dixon
Philathea
No Worship Services At First Methodist Protestant
The First Methodist Protestant church posts no worship service Sunday at 11 oclock nor Junior church at 11. Sunday school meets at 945 and the Christian Endeavor Society gathers at 7 in the evening.
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Christian Endeavor Society
Welch Memorial Sunday Service Schedule
Sunday school begins at 9 45 with the service following at 11 led by Pastor Dr J D Williams. Evening C E at 6 30. Wednesday prayer meeting planned for the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Welch Memorial
J. D. Williams
C. E
Church of God North Hamilton schedule with baptism
The Church of God on North Hamilton announces Bible school at 9 45 a m Lord's Supper at 11 a m a sermon The Great Commission at 1130 a m Christian Endeavor at 630 p m and Evening services at 730 p m A baptismal service follows the evening service This is the last Sunday for the supply pastor Brother Helsabeck resumes work September 1.
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Church OF Christ
Hamilton Street
Bible School
Christian Way topic at 11 o clock service
Dr Williamson will speak on The Christian Way at 11 o clock in Presbyterian church The Young People meet for supper in basement at 6 45 The last union service of summer is at Wesley Memorial Methodist church at 8 with Rev E L Haeflinger preaching Regular evening services resume the first Sunday in September
Sermon and Union Service Notify Local Congregations
Evangelical and Reformed churches announce Rev Hoy L Fesperman sermon Keeping Life Fresh Sunday morning. Sunday school at 945 a m. Union service final summer night at Wesley Memorial M E church 8 pm with Rev Hartzell guest Episcopal preacher. Prayer service Wednesday night 730.
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Hoy L. Fesperman
Wesley Memorial M. EB
Hartzell
The
Episcopal Church
Aerial Attack Presses Fort San Marcial in Iran
Reporting from Iran on August 29 the Fascist rebels press Fort San Marcial as government troops hold the line though ammo runs low. Rebel artillery and a bombing sortie add to a four day battle with civilians fleeing toward France amid the siege of San Sebastian and Iran.
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Iran
Fort San Marcial
San Marcial
San Sebastian
Butler Appoints Club Organizers in North Carolina
J. Ed Butler, president of the North Carolina Young Democratic clubs, announced two organizers and an organizing committee to aid in forming clubs in counties without them. Robert C. Welle will cover eastern NC and Carl Matheson western NC. Judge Sam Cathey will chair the committee with members Arch T. Allen, John Edwards, Howard Godwin, Mrs. Spencer Murphy, EB T. Sanders, Miss Lucile Pearce, Dr. J. R. Saunders, and Miss Ella Mae Smith.
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Howard Godwin
Dunn
Spencer Murphy
Salisbury
Eb, T. Sanders
Burlington
Lucile Pearce
Durham
J. R. Saunders
Lewiston
Ella Mae Smith
Asheville
Wesleyan Methodist Sunday Services and Sermons
Sunday school at 9:45 a.m. Worship at 11 a.m. the pastor speaks on Forgiveness. Evening service at 7:15 introduces a series on the Second Coming with the topic Will Christ Return the Second Time aided by a chart.
Fellowship In Christ's Service at Friends meeting
Tomorrow morning worship starts at 11 with Miss Clara I. Cox delivering the message. The Christian Endeavor societies meet tomorrow evening at 6 30. Next Wednesday night a cottage prayer meeting will be held at Mrs. Rachel Hill's home on the Fairfield road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara I. Cox
Fellowship In Christ's Service
Christian Endeavor Societies
Rachel Hill
Fairfield Road
Central Friends Schedule With Tom A. Sykes Speaking
Central area events include Bible school at 9 45 a m and a Brotherhood Men's group in the Annex. Tom A Sykes speaks on praising God in hard times and again on putting on the armour of God at 11 a m and 6 p m vesper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central
Brotherhood
Annex
Tom A. Sykes
Archdale Playground
Pulpit to be filled by Dr C L Powers at 11 o clock
The pulpit will be supplied at the 11 o clock Sunday service by Dr C L Powers a former pastor who served four years at this church. The congregation will unite with nearby churches for the evening service. Dr Conrad returns from vacation this week and resumes his pastorate conducting the Wednesday prayer service.
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C. L. Powers
Powers
Conrad
Deaths in Asheboro
Mrs. Etta Angeline Sheffield 54 of Miller Street Asheboro died early this morning after a minor operation. She is survived by her mother three sisters four brothers a son six daughters and burial will be at Pilgrim's Holiness church cemetery near Worthville.
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Asheboro
Specelal
Etta Angeline Sheffield
Miller Street
B. S&s. Miller
H. H. Purvis
Greensboro
Oscar Cox
Gray's Chapel
James Kostos
Asheville
Forrest
H. L
Charles
Harry Miller
Howard L. Sheffield
Thomasville
Charlie C. Blake
High Point
Colon Tysinger
Frank D. Jerrell
Cedar Falls
Vada
Pauline
Zelma Sheffield
Pilgrim's Holiness Church
Worthville
Death of Leo Shaw in Thom asville
Leo Shaw aged 21 died at his Unity street home after a three day illness. He is survived by his parents Mr and Mrs P O Shaw three brothers Romulus Dalton and Van Shaw and three sisters Mrs Joe Teague Mrs D L Smith and Miss Inez Shaw. Funeral services will be Sunday at 30 oclock at New Hope M E Church Randolph county with burial in the church cemetery.
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Leo Shaw
Thomasville
Unity Street
P. O. Shaw
Romulus
High Point
Dalton
van Shaw
Joe Teague
D. L. Smith
Martinsville
Inez Shaw
New Hope M. E
Randolph County
Church
Death of Forsyth County farmer Chapp Mack Perryman
Chapp Mack Perryman 42 a Forsyth county farmer died at his home Winston Salem route 4. He is survived by his widow two sons Robert and Howard Perryman of the home two daughters Mrs Cleston Yokeley of Thomasville route one and Miss Ruby Perryman of the home and his mother Mrs Mary Perryman of Winston Salem route four. Funeral services were conducted Sunday morning at 11 o clock at Mt Olivet M E church and burial followed in the church cemetery.
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M. Perryman
Thomasville
Chapp Mack Perryman
Forsyth County
Winston-Salem
Robert
Howard Perryman
Cleston Yokeley
Ruby Perryman
Mary Perryman
Mt. Olivet M. E
Soldiers Killed in Jerusalem Violence
Two British soldiers were killed and three wounded during a night of Arab Jew clashes in Jerusalem. Militant incidents marked by sporadic gunfire and bombings disrupted the city, with authorities investigating the attacks and reinforcing security forces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerusalem
Paleor Agency
Christ Jesus to be Subject of Sunday Lesson
Christian Science churches announce the Sunday lesson will focus on Christ Jesus. Services begin at 11 a.m. at 309 North Main Street with a Sunday school at 9 45 a.m. Reading room hours are Tuesday and Thursday afternoons from 2 to 5 30. Public invited to services and reading room use.
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Churches and Societies of Christ, Scientist
North Main Street
Seventh Day Adventist Meeting Schedule Notes
Prayer meeting will be held on Wednesday evening at 7 30. Sabbath school is at 9 30 each Saturday morning. The Home Missionary meeting is at 10 45. The devotional hour begins at 11 15 under the direction of Elder W L Killen and assistant R L Winders. The Missionary Volunteer meeting is at 4 15 each Saturday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Home Missionary Meeting
W. L. Killen
R. L. Winders
Wesley Memorial Preacher Dr Charles C Weaver to Speak
The Greensboro district Methodist presiding elder Dr Charles C Weaver will preach at Wesley Memorial Sunday at 11 am on The Loss of God. Rev RE Wiley Jr assists. Church school meets 9 45 am. two young people groups gather at 6 30 pm for refreshments. Union service follows at 8 0 pm led by Rev Howard S Hartzell with Rev Hoy L Fesperman. Prayer meeting Wednesday at 8 0 pm led by Rev E E Wiley Jr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greensboro
The
Methodist Church
Charles C. Weaver
Wesley Memorial
Weaver
God
RE. BE. Wiley
Calvary Church announces Sunday services and guest speaker
The Calvary church school opens at 9 45 a m with preaching at 11 a m and 730 p m The Young People's division sponsors the evening service at 730 Rev BE E Wiley Jr associate pastor Wesley Memorial Church is guest speaker The entire public is invited for a worthwhile service
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young People’s Division
BE. E. Wiley, Jr
Wesley Memorial Church
Police Raid On Tourist Camps Nets Four Arrests
Police last night launched the first in a series of raids on tourist camps within a mile of the city. Four people were arrested and charged with occupying a room for immoral purposes. Doris Renigar 18 Geneva Ellis 17 R L Davis 25 and Harvey McMillan 22 were named with bond set at 50 dollars each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doris Renigar
College Street
Geneva Ellis
Park Street
R. L. Davis
Tate Street
Harvey McMillan
North Hamilton Street
Warrant Issued Against Mr and Mrs Owens in Mortgage Case
Police hold Mr and Mrs EB R Owens of Ogden Street on a warrant for disposing of mortgaged property sworn by W Everhart of Thomasville. Judge Teague set probable cause and ordered them held for Guilford Superior Court on $300 bond. Everhart pleaded not guilty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EB. R. Owens
Ogden Street
Co. W. Everhart
C. W. Everhart and Company
Thomasville
Owenses
Owens
Everhart
Lewis E. Teague
Guilford Superior Court
Liberty
Beer consumption rises in United States beyond Prohibition era levels
A historical trend shows that beer intake in the United States exceeds pre prohibition levels. Analysts note broader access, industrial production, and changing social habits driving higher per capita consumption compared with earlier decades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Sunday church services and meetings schedule
Sunday school at 9:45 A M Rev M A Pollard to lead morning service at 11 A M Church and School members to travel to Flint Hill for a meeting The Young People gathering is canceled Night service proceeds as usual Mid week meeting Wednesday at 730 P M
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. A. Pollard
Flint Hill
Stikeleather to Lead Quarterly Holyull Event
Rev Stikeleather will conduct the quarterly round at 11 a m and urges all members to attend. Sunday school starts 9 30 a m with a Young People meeting at 6 15 p m. A Mission service at 7 30 p m features a special Missions offering. Prayer meeting follows Wednesday at 7 30 p m.
Pentecostal Bible School and Evangelistic Schedule
Rev C Francis Nobl leads Bible study at 9 45 a m followed by church service at 11 a m. A people's meeting occurs at 6 pm and an evangelistic program on Wednesday at 7 pm with the subject Genesis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pentecostal
C. Francis
Nobl Bible School
Subjest “Genesis
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