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High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Aug 29, 1942

Page

6

Marines Report Massive Mak in Raid Heavy Jap Losses

Eyewitness accounts describe a two day battle on Makin Island in the Gilbert group as 350 U S Marines engineered a stealthy landing and wiped out Japanese defenders. Major Roosevelt led patrols while natives aided the operation. A defeated bomber crashed after Marines damaged its engines.

Walter B. Clausen Pearl Harbor T. H U. S Japeth Gilbert Solomons Evas F. Carlson Plymouth Conn Roosevelt Sni Would James Davis Evanston Davis Carisor John M.) Hanes Coronado Calif Nimitz Chester W. Nimitz Pacific Fleet Oscar F. Peatross Raleigh N. C Carlson Peatross

Notice of Sale of Land in Guilford County North Carolina

Public auction to the highest cash bidder in front of Guilford County Building High Point on Monday September 28 1942 at hours to satisfy a deed of trust dated December 3 1941. Property described as blocks 3 4 5 of Commerce Street subdivision recorded plat book 6 page 180 Guilford County. Trustee Horace Haworth will conduct sale alleging default on the note secured by Frank P. Burton Jr. and Owen Reese. Cash terms.

Frank P. Burton, Jr Horace Haworth Owen Reese Office of the Register of Deeds Guilford County North Carolina Gulliford Wilcowbrook Street Commerce Street Hish Point Wa. Co To & Stake An. Ta & Stake K. Wall J. B. Milibkan Guilford Ajice Wall County City of High Point City of High Pointe Ww. RK Awwall Aliie Wall City of High Paint N. C Lexington Avenue Lexington Road Arthur Bogis Hattie Dearman Reuben Clinard Ww. E. Crissman H. B. Dalton L. B. Jarvis Sallie M. Willard Baliie M. Willard Sallie Mo Williard John A. Myers Munich Fea Srey

Three Airmen Are Decorated Posthumously

Gen MacArthur posthumously honors three American airmen for heroism in the southwest Pacific. First Lieut Christian Samsen Herron of Pittsburgh receives the Distinguished Service Cross for May actions over New Guinea and New Britain. Lieut. Rulison and Master Sergeant Ray A Oliver receive the Distinguished Flying Cross for May bombing missions over Lae, New Guinea, and for noble sacrifice amid anti aircraft fire and fighter opposition.

New Guinea New Britain Rabaul Herron Lieut Rulison Lae Oliver Sergt Olver Sergi Olver

Deep River Philatheas Meet At Mrs Wood Home

Deep River Philatheas held a regular meeting at Mrs. M A Wood home with Mrs Lydia Thrift as co host. Ten members attended and routine business was transacted. A chicken stew neighborhood gathering was planned for Friday night August 28 at the Clifton Willard home. Refreshments were served. Berea Bible class met with seven members and one visitor. New president Mrs a J Neave led a plan to meet August 26 at Mrs Evie Thornton to work on a class quilt.

Deep River Philatheas M. A. Wood Lydia Thrift Clifton Willard Berea Bible A. J. Neave Evie Thornton Lester Davis E. J. White James Allen, Jr A. G. Dixon Sedgefield Glen Jackson Frank Smith George D. Shelton Fort Braig Bill Kelley Teancaster, Pa

Gene Tierney Plans Large Family After Elopement

Hollywood star Gene Tierney, 20, says she intends to have the biggest family, loving children and preferring a home life with husband Oleg Cassini over nightlife. She jokes about ten children as the ideal, noting wealth can always grow with money.

Hollywood Gene Tierney Gene Oleg Cassini Alladcap Merry Fahrney

Hines Family Reunion Set For September Sixth

The Hines family will hold their annual reunion on Sunday September 6 at Mrs Ole Hines home on High Point Route 1 one mile north of Deep River Church. All relatives and friends are invited and asked to bring baskets for a picnic lunch.

Hines Ole Hines High Point Rt. 1 Deep River Church

Citywide blackout planned for Charlotte and Mecklenburg

An hour long blackout will hit Charlotte and Mecklenburg County tonight between 9 30 and 11 o clock followed by a dim out of the city and counts area until dawn Saturday morning.

Charlotte Mecklenburg County

Norwalk grocer questions maximum price rules in letter

A Norwalk, Connecticut grocer sought information on maximum price regulations and sent a letter addressed to Mr Chester Hartford via the OPA Ceiling Hartford. The correspondence was delivered on schedule to Chester Bowles, OPA director for Connecticut.

Hartford Conn Norwalk Chester Hartford OPA Chester Bowles Connecticut

Local families visit relatives and share weekend time

A string of visits highlights a busy weekend with Mr. and Mrs. W. O. Wheeless hosting, Mrs. Hendricks sister of Mrs. Jordan, and numerous relatives from Greensboro Greenville Ashland Kentucky Abbotts Creek and High Point dropping by. Several families spent Saturday in town or shopping while Mrs. J. P. Jones remains ill at home.

And Mirs W. O. Wheeless Clinton Hendricks Greensboro Hubert Jordan Hendricks Jordan W. B. Jones Jackie Ray A.W. Yates Ann Gail W. R. Smith Greenville W. F. Wheeler 3. P. Jones

Sunday Services At The Downtown Churches

Union services for downtown churches at Central Friends Church begin at eight o clock. Rev Hoyle L Fesperman preaches on How Great A Salvation in a period tone reflecting local religious life.

Central Friends Church Hoyle L. Fesperman

Union Service At Corner Church This Week

Location at South Main and Commerce. Minister Cecil E. Haworth leads Sunday school superintendent Horace S. Haworth. Sunday school 9 45. Morning service 11 00. Evening Union Service. Morning sermon titled Blessing from Memories. Wednesday choir rehearsal at 730 p.m.

South Main and Commerce Cecil. E. Haworth Horace S. Haworth

Church Services and Schedule with Guest Speaker

The notice lists Burton and Hassell Streets. Minister D Virgil Pike, Leslie Gurley. Sunday school at 9 40 a m. Morning service at 11 a m with Rev L B Murray as guest speaker. Evening service at 7 30 p m with special singing. Christian Endeavor at 6 30 p m. Prayer meeting Wednesday at 7 30 p m.

Burton and Hassell Streets D. Virgil Pike Leslie Gurley L. B. Murray Christian Endeavor

Minister Harold Hadley Church Services Schedule

Sunday school opens at 10 a m with morning service at 11 a m A special day honors those in their second 50 years Christian Endeavor assembles at 1 30 p m Tuesday afternoon features Women’s Auxiliary Choir practice Thursday night at 7 o'clock

Harold Hadley Christian Endeavor Women’s Auxiliary

Archdale Church Announces Fall Schedule and Meetings

Archdale minister Clifton C Pearson and Sunday School superintendent Oscar L McCampbell invite members to morning and evening services with choir practice and midweek activities. The Deep River Quarterly Meeting meets Saturday Sept 5 with worship at 11 am, lunch at noon, and a business session in the afternoon. The Young Friends hold their quarterly meeting Friday Sept 4 at 8 pm.

Archdale Clifton C. Pearson Oscar L. McCampbell Christian Endeavor Woman's Auxiliary Deep River Young Friends

Presbyterian Brentwood Sunday School Schedule

The Presbyterian Brentwood church lists George V. Denny as Sunday school superintendent with Sunday school at 9 45 a m and an evening service at 8 o'clock. The minister is Dr O C Williamson and Harry L Brown. Other events include Young People's meetings Tuesday at 6 45 p m, choir rehearsals on Tuesday and Wednesday, and a Ladies Auxiliary Bible study of Luke led by Mr Crane at 8 p m in North Main Street. A morning service at 11:00 with an 6 00 p m union service and a picnic supper follows the vesper. planning committee meeting at 7 30 p m in the Ladies Parlor on Monday. The morning service subject is Modern Crucifixions and Wednesday choir rehearsal at 3 15 p m.

Brentwood George V. Denny Crane First North J. P. Rawley Farm Alert Houston Dunning S. Pratt Stutts, Sr B.T.U

Episcopal St Marys Farriss and North Main

Minister Rev Howard S Hart zel leads Holy Communion at 9 30 a m with the only August service a union service across parishes featuring St Marys and nearby churches in the city record

Farriss North Main Howard S. Hartzel

Wesleyan Methodist Newton Street Service Schedule

The Wesleyan Methodist on Newton Street lists Rev B M H Phaup and Rev J E Falkenberry as ministers. Sunday school at 9:45, morning service at 5:00 pm, evening service at 6:15 pm, Young Peoples Group Rally at 2:30 pm with Rev E W Black of Greensboro. W U Y P S at 6:00 pm and mid week prayer on Wednesday. Morning sermon title A Live Church With a Sad Lack and evening sermon The Lost Boy.

al Newton Street B. MH. Phaup J. E. Falkenberry Young People E. W. Black Greensboro W.uy.p.s

Sunday School and church services schedule

Sunday School at 9 45 Melvin Potts superintendent in charge preaching at 11 by Rev M C Connor W W Y P S 6 30 in charge of Melvin Howard preaching at 7 30 by the pastor Wednesday evening prayer meet Friday cottage prayer meeting at James White home in charge of Rev Jim Allen everyone is welcome

Melvin Potts M. C. Connor Ww.y P. S Melvin Howard James White Jim Allen

Indians Die as Police Fire on Datna Rioters

In Datna province officers fired on a crowd of Indians rioting around a police station. A government communique reported six killed and 38 injured.

Bombay Datna

Consequences of Sin Shadow Jacob's Return Lesson

William F Gilroy argues that Jacob confronts past deceits as Laban pursues him and Rachel steals idols. The piece notes Esau's subsequent transformation into a generous, forgiving figure, illustrating how sin's consequences linger beyond repentance and forgiveness.

William FE. Gilroy D. D Advance Jacob Laban Rachel Esau

Baptist Allen Jay and Pisgah church notices

The notice lists Baptist Allen Jay with Rev. C. M. Floyd and Wade Cumbie along with Pisgah at Worth Ave and Wingate Street led by Rev. William L. Smith and Frank P. Vaughn. Sunday school at 9 45 a m and morning worship at 11 a m with evening service at 6 p m. Mid week prayer Wednesday at 1 30 p m and prayer meeting 7 30 p m.

C. M. Floyd Wade Cumbie Pisgah Corner Worth Ave Wingate Street William L. Smith Frank P. Vaughn E.T. U

LAPTIST Minister Dr Austin B Con rad and church events

LAPTIST minister Dr Austin B Con rad and religious education director Dr Walter F Clayton and Miss M Thelma Patrick schedule Sunday school at 9 43 am evening service at 7 00 o clock B T U Wednesday 1 30 pm and Monday 7 30 pm worker and teacher council with Sam Moss speaker on how to create more interest in real Bible study in our Sunday school morning service topic Real Religion Fidelis Bible Class meets Tuesday at 7 30 pm Ay

North Main Street Austin B. Conrad Walter F. Clayton M. Thelma Patrick B.T.U Sam Moss Fidelis

Local church services announced with times and leaders

In Ennis and Redding Streets sermons led by A C Lovelace and Alert Houston Dunning with Vernon Coffey. morning service at 2 PM, evening at 8 PM. B T U at 7 PM and 6 45 PM. prayer service Wednesday 8 PM. girls auxiliary leads evening service. near J P Rawley Farm. Bible study Saturday 7 45 PM.

Union and Prospect Street Church Services

Evening service 7 45. Fellowship Forum 6 45. Prayer meeting Thursday 1 45. People's Junction of highways 10 and 10 A. Minister George M. Allison. J R Tucker. Sunday school 10 00. Prayer service Wednesday 8 00. The pastor will preach at both morning and evening services.

Union and Prospect Street S. E. Taylor Fellowship Forum People's Junction of George M. Allison J. R. Tucker

Church Schedule and Sermon by John The Baptist

Minister G FE White and superintendent A Yuttle present morning service at eleven. Evening service at eight. Prayer meeting Wednesday seven thirty. Youth Fellowship Thursday seven thirty. Choir practice Sunday seven fifteen. Sermon titled He That Exalteth Himself by preacher John The Baptist. Boy Scouts meet Tuesday at one thirty.

G. FE. White Eine A. Yuttle John the Baptist Boy Scouts

Wesley Memorial Service Schedule and Ministers

Wesley Memorial at 314 North Main Street lists ministers Clarence Excelle Roz zole and Joe A Johnson. Sunday school at 9 15 a m morning service at 11 a m and an evening union service. Mid week service on Wednesday p m with morning service subject The Motto of The Alarines.

Wesley Memorial North Main Street Clarence Excelle Rozzole Joe A. Johnson

Minister Neill C Williams to preach at Young People's Meeting

Roscoe W W Sowers and Sam B Moss attend as church members. Young people's meeting set for 6 45 p m with prayer meeting and Wednesday morning service to follow Reverend von L Roberts of Randleman will preach at the morning service.

South Main Mallory Streets Neill C. Williams Roscoe WW. Sowers Sam B. Moss von L. Roberts Randleman

Local Church Schedule and Leaders

Barker and Adams Streets minister Edward Suits. Clarence M. Queen. Evening service at 7 30. Youth Fellowship 6 30 p m. Prayer meeting and Bible study Wednesday 7 30 p m. Woman's Society of Christian Service meets first Monday monthly at 7 30 p m.

Barker and Adams Streets Edward Suits Clarence M. Queen Woman's Society of Christian Service

North Main and Richardson Streets Church Schedule

Minister William A Jenkins leads the Sunday school at 9 45 a m with A J Simeon as superintendent and Myr tle Davis as minister of Junior Church Junior Church begins at 11 a m Morning service follows at 11 with a union service in the evening all events noted for the church on North Main and Richardson Streets.

North Main and Richardson Streets William A. Jenkins A. J. Simeon Myrtle Davis

High Point Route 1 Minister and service times

Minister Robert E. Ward and Earnest Stephens preside at High Point route. Morning service at 11 o'clock with evening service at 1 45. Young People meet at 6 45 with mid week prayer Wednesday at 7 45 and cottage prayer Friday at 7 45.

High Point Robert E. Ward Earnest Stephens

Church activities for Ward and Rightenbury area

Minister James FE McSwain leads services with Horace Stephens and Charles B Evans noted. Sunday school at 9:45 a.m. Evening service 7:45 p.m. Choir practice Tuesday 7:30 p.m. Young Adult's Meeting Tuesday 7:30 p.m. Prayer service Wednesday 7:30 p.m. Circle No 4 meets with Mrs Paul Hinkle Thursday 7:30 p.m.

Thomasville church schedule and leaders listed

The notice names minister Aster Lee McGee and Ray Moose with Roy Feague as B T U director. It lists Sunday school at 9 45, B T U at 6 30, mid week prayer at 745 pm Wednesday and cottage prayer at 145 pm Thursday.

Thomasville Road Aster Lee McGee Ray Moose B.T.U Roy Feague

Gospel Minister Williams Leads Local Church News

Reverend H. P. Williams serves at 225 Willowbrook Street with Junior C. Floyd and Reverend D. J. Camino as religious education director. Sunday school begins at 9 45 a.m. Evening service and Christian Endeavor meet at 7 p.m. at the church.

H. P. Williams Willowbrook St JR. C. Floyd D. J. Camino Christian Endeavor

Putnam and Farlow Minister Ernest M. Smith

L R McNeil and Training Union director W H Brock listed for church services. Morning service at 1 a m with evening service at 8 00. B T U at 7 15. Wednesday 7 30 p m.

Christian Science Morning Services at 8192 North Matin Street

Morning service at 8192 North Matin Street features a sermon on the subject Christ Jesus and includes testimonial meetings on the first Wednesday of each month. Neues notes reflect regular church activities and spiritual services.

North Matin Street Christ Jesus

Religious Services and Ministers at City Churches

Lake and Mangum Ave churches list Rev J D Williams and Rev C E Ridge with morning and evening services and revival begins Sunday. East Green church shows Rev L Brown and Rev Holton with services at 10 45 morning and 7 30 evening plus Youth Fellowship and midweek prayer. North Main and State led by Rev Oscar Lee Easter with 1 80 p m evening service, Christian Endeavor, and midweek prayer on Wednesday.

Lake and Mangum Ave J. D. Williams Howard Vincannon Christian Endeavor C. E. Ridge North Main State Oscar Lee Easter Dale Alontgomery

Saint Edward's Parish Service Schedule

Saint Edward's on Park and Green Streets lists Rev. Robert J. Mac Millan as minister. Holy masses times not fully shown. Confessions are Saturday from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Saint Edward's Park and Green Streets Robert J. MacMillan

Church Schedule and Pastor Details

Minister Julian S. Hopkins and Walter E. Crissman are listed with service times. Sunday School 9 30 a m Training Union 6 30 p m Evening Worship 7 45 p m Prayer meeting Wednesday 7 30 p m Irby B Jackson pastor Bible School 9 45 a m S R Clinard superintendent Morning Worship 10 15 a m Training Union meets Evening Worship 7 30 p m

Julian S. Hopkins Walter E. Crissman Irby B. Jackson Bible School S. R. Clinard Training Union

Evangelical and Reformed Church Morning and Evening Services

The Evangelical and Reformed church at South Main and Russell Streets lists Rev. Hoy Lee Fesperman as minister with J. Om Hedrick as Sunday school superintendent. Services Sunday at 11:00 am and 3:00 pm with Sunday school at 6:45 am and 2:00 pm plus a Wednesday prayer service at 4:30 pm. Lennon services led by Rev. Allison nightly next week at 7:30 pm.

First South Main Russell Streets Hoy Lee Fesperman J. Om. Hedrick Park Street Lennon Rev Allison

Executor's Notice to Creditors in Guilford County NC

Dillard C. Ragan as executor of the estate of Charles Ragan deceased publishes notice to creditors to present claims by August 22, 1942 at 467 Osternya High Point NC. Debtors are urged to settle promptly. The notice is dated August 22, 1942 and signed by Roberson Haworth and Reese as attorneys.

Charles Ragan Drecased Guilford County North Carolina Dee Osternya High Point Dillard C. Ragan, Roberson Haworth A&a Reese Allotneys

Sunday Services at Conner Church on 1012 Asheboro Street

The notice lists minister R. B. Conner at WIOW Kendall with Sunday school at 9 45 a m and evening service at 8 p m plus a midweek prayer service on Wednesday.

Asheboro Stret R. B. Conner Wiow, Kendall

North Hamilton at State Street Church Schedule

Minister William Dennis Tel soback presides with Sunday school at 9 45 a m and Lord's Supper at 11 00 a m, evening service and Christian Endeavor at 7 30. Second meets at the Yo AML CLA Bible School at 10 a m with M D Blair superintendent. Worship at the Lord's Table at 11 a m. Christian Endeavor at 6 00 p m. Revival begins Monday evening at 5 p m at 10035 East Green Street conducted by Cincinnati evangelists Mr and Mrs Russell L Martin.

North Iamilton State Street William Dennis Telsoback H. V. Kinney Bible School M. D. Blair Christian Endeavor East Green Street Mar Russell L. Martin Cincinnati

Grace Lutheran Church Services and Details

Grace Missouri Synod at 808 Centennial Ave lists Minister Roswell E Mennen with Sunday school at 10 a m and morning service at 11 a m Walther League at 6 30 p m Emmanuel North Main and Howell Streets lists Minister Flavius Leslie Conrad Sr with Newell Black. morning service 11 a m evening service 8 p m Luthen Leagues at 7 p m Morning service subject The Measure of A Man.

GRACE Missouri Synod Centennial Ave Roswell E. Mennen Herman Bodenheimer Walther Emmanuel North Main and Howell Streets Flavius Leslie Conrad, Sr D.D Newell Black Luthen

Oams by A pattern for a two piece dress version

Advert appears for Anne Adams pattern 4419 with two versions including a sweetheart neck and scalloped collar option. Provides yardage estimates for 39 inch fabric, sizes up to 26, and requests orders to The Eaters Pattern Department 243 West 10th Avenue New York NY.

Anne Adams Eaters Pattern Department West Lth New York S_ Y

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