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High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Dec 04, 1937

Page

8

Rites Weld for Mrs. Anna Jane Burchfield

Funeral services for 78 year old Mrs. Anna Jane Burchfield widow of J Y Burchfield were held at her home 300 West State Street yesterday afternoon at 3 30 by Rev E W Jones Providence Wesleyan Methodist Church and Dr A B Conrad First Baptist Church Grandsons Lloyd Darrel Roscoe Bernard Coy Purchfield and Lawrence Kirkman served as pallbearers Interment followed at Oakwood Cemetery

Anna Jane Burchfield J. Y. Burchfield West State Street E. W. Jones Providence Wesleyan Methodist Church A. B. Conrad Lloyd Burchfield Darrel Burchfield Roscoe Burchfield Bernard Burchfield Coy Purchfield Lawrence Kirkman Oakwood Cemetery

Funeral services for David Harrison Bodenheimer

David Harrison Bodenheimer 90 died at home in High Point route 2. Funeral services are Sunday at 2 PM at Abbotts Creek Baptist Church with Rev. T W Bray officiating, viewing from 1 to 2 PM, followed by interment in the church cemetery.

David H. Bodenheimer David Harrison Bodenheimer High Point Abbotts Creek Baptist Church T. W. Bray

Funeral for Hugh E. Taylor in High Point

Funeral services for Hugh E. Taylor age 55 of High Point route 1 were held at Hilliard Memorial Baptist Church. Rev. H O Miller and Rev. R C Brinkley led the service with solo by Mrs. Grady Mann and accompaniment by Pauline Miller. Pallbearers included P E B Grubb A H Craver T L Morton and others. Interment followed at Guilford Memorial Park Cemetery.

Hugh FE. Taylor Hugh E. Taylor High Point Route 1 Hilliard Memorail Baptist Church H. O. Miller R. C. Brinkley China Grove Grady “Mann

Mrs Marvin H. Kearns Rites Delayed For Son's Arrival

Funeral services for Mrs. Marvin M. Kearns are incomplete this afternoon in High Point as arrangements are postponed until a son arrives from California. The body will lie in Sechrest's Funeral Home.

Marvin H. Kearns Arvin M. Kearns High Point Route 3 California Sechrest

Dairy Meeting Set for Tonight in Guilford County

Dr E D Heiser of Madison Wisconsin will deliver an illustrated lecture to Guilford county association at 7 pm in the Sheraton hotel private dining room. The open meeting invites breeders of Guernsey Hertfordshire and Jersey cattle and will be presided by R C Lindsay president of the state Holstein association.

E. D. Heiser Madison Wis National-Friesian Association Guilford County Association Sheraton Hotel Guernsey Hertfordshire Jersey R. C. Lindsay High Point State Holstein Association Lindsay A. N. Chasie National Organization Guilford Dairymen

Two tiny planets named Apollo and Aphrodite found near Earth

Two newly discovered tiny planets approach Earth more closely than any body except the Moon and have been named Apollo and Aphrodite.

Earth Moon Apollo Aphrodite

4 H Club Girl Wins Trip to National Congress

Albemarle 17 year old Helen Whitlock chosen as the year's ideal by Extension Leaders. Her eight year record includes 21 projects with 374 garments, 1714 meals canned, 1554 pints of foods, improvements to three rooms and 76 chickens. She and a teammate won a food preservation demo championship in 1936 and earned $13 in county fair prizes from 20 exhibits. She receives an all expense trip to the 16th National Club Congress in Chicago November 26 to December 4 to compete for Southern State honors and a share of five $1,200 college scholarships funded by Montgomery Ward for the 15th annual contest.

ATH Carolina Helen Whitlock Albemarle Chicago Montgomery Ward

Stille-Young Unveils Moving Showroom With 200 Finishes

High Point based Stille-Young announces a trailer showroom tour carrying over 200 wood and metal finishes. The mobile display unfolds like a book to reveal mahogany, walnut, maple and oak samples, aiming to speed selection and accuracy for buyers. William Van Liere leads the exhibit with Burgess, Afflee, and Council as traveling salesmen.

Stille-Young Corporation High Point Stille-Young William van Liere J. H. Burgess Tom Afflee William Council

Dairy Herd at Mills Home Orphanage Produces Top Milk

In Thomasville the Mills Home Orphanage dairy herd scored highly in a Holstein Association of America contest. A six year old cow Rosat Hilda Homestead Veeman produced 14,313 pounds of milk and 489 pounds of fat in 341 days. De Kol Ormsby Bert Lass yielded 13,745 pounds of milk and 467 fat. Molly Eminent Pontiac freshened at seven years and seven months and produced 14,043 pounds of milk and 466 fat for the year.

Thomasville Mills Home Orphanage Holstein-Friesian Association of America Rosat Hilda Homestead Veeman de Kol Ormsby Bert Lass Molly Eminent

Firemen Host Annual Picnic Supper for City Officials

No. 2 station firemen welcomed about 560 guests including city officials and wives to the annual picnic supper in the fire house. The long table displayed ham fried chicken and other picnic dishes prepared by the firemen with help from their wives.

No. 2 Station

Negro Arrested on Whiskey Charge

Police this morning arrested Sam Blanton, 32, of 110 Hobson street, on a charge of violating the prohibition law after discovering on his premises one and a half gallons of white corn whisky. Blanton was brought to city jail where he remained this afternoon in default of bond.

Sam Blanton Hobson Street Blanton City ‘Ail

Elephants Not Shown To Live As Long As Humans

The article notes no reliable records prove elephants lived as long as men despite their reputation for longevity. It discusses the difficulty of verifying age and highlights the contrast between folklore and verifiable data.

Sunday School and Worship Schedule at Local Church

Sunday school at 9 45 a m hosts The parable of The two Practical Sons The evening worship features Mans Injustice to Good The Christian Endeavor society meets at 6 45 p m Mid week prayer and praise is Wednesday at 7 30 p m

Christian Endeavor Society

Sunday services and events at the church

Rev. J. Clay Madison will preach at 11:00 on The Abundant Life and at 5:00 on Be Still My Soul. Sunday school starts 9:45, Junior Church at 11:00 Saving for Service, Young People's C E at 6:00 Ways of Service through My Profession, and Intermediate C E program Jesus the Light of the World at 6:00. Board of Stewards meets Monday at 7:30.

J. Clay Madison Young People’s Christian Endeavor Society Intermediate Christian Endeavor Society Jesus the Light of the World Board of Stewards

Sunday church services led by Dr J D Williams at times

Sunday school begins at 9 45 a m with preaching at 11 00 a m and 7 30 p m by Pastor Dr J D Williams. Prayer meeting is scheduled for Wednesday evening at 7 30 o clock.

J. D. Williams

Rankin Memorial Sermon Times Set

Rev Edw Suits pastor preaches at 11:00 a m and 7:30 p m with a Wednesday prayer service at 7:30 p m in Rankin Memorial.

Rankin Memorial Suits

Baptist First Preaches on Sunday With Two Sermons

Dr A B Conrad will lead both morning and evening services with sermons Broken Ships and Holding Fast What We Have The Wednesday prayer service is canceled to allow attendance at Wesley Memorial The B T U meets Wednesday at 730 pm Sunday school at 945 am Senior Board of Deacons meets Monday 730 pm W M B executive committee gathers Monday 330 pm at Mrs W F Clayton’s home

A. B. Conrad Wesley Memorial W. F. Clayton

Morning and evening services on North Main Street

Morning worship at 11 a.m. with Rev. A. Lincoln Falk delivering the sermon titled My Brother's Keeper. Evening service at 7 p.m. with the sermon titled When We Meet Jesus.

North Main Street A. Lincoln Falk Jesus

Presbyterian Sunday School and Services Schedule

Presbyterian church announces Sunday school at 9 45 led by J D Ross with 11 oclock sermon by Rev Charles P Coble of Clausen S C Vesper service at 5 oclock with Dr Williamson leading an adult discussion after worship conducted by the senior group of young people No mid week prayer meeting next week due to Dr Williamson's absence Woman's Auxiliary circles meet Monday afternoon at 30 o'clock Cable circles meet Monday evening at 7 45

J. D. Ross Charles P. Coble Claussen S. C Dr. Williamson

Episcopal St Marys Advent Services and Vestry Meeting

Second Sunday in Advent schedule includes Holy Communion at 8:00 a.m. Church school at 9:45 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. service. Young People's Service League at 11:00 a.m. Evening canvass with corporate communion at 1:00 p.m. Vestry to meet Tuesday at 8:00 p.m. Newly elected vestrymen urged to attend.

ST. Mary's Young People’s Service League

Missionary Lecture at Church of God Corner Thissel and Commerce

The Church of God at Thissel and Commerce hosts special missionary services on December 7 at 7 30. Sister Stark, recently in Africa, will present slide pictures and discuss current facts. Regular services follow with Sunday School at 9 45 and preaching at 11 00. A youth meeting is planned for 6 45 and another preaching session at 7 45 led by Pastor Rev. R W Teader.

Thissel Commerce Street Secial Missionary Stark Africa Young Peoples Meeting R. W. Teader

Methodist Church Service Schedule With Daughters Of America Delegation

The Methodist church on Main Street schedules a 9:45 a.m. Sunday school, 11:00 a.m. worship with a sermon by the pastor on What Wonderful Love, and 7:30 p.m. worship with space reserved for a delegation from The Daughters of America. Evening sermon topic and prayer meeting follow a Wednesday 7:00 event. The Jr. O. U. A. M. also meets with its own topic What Makes a Nation Great.

Main Street

Sunday church schedule with sermons and classes

The notice lists Sunday school at 9 45 a m led by A H Holton with W B McEwen teaching the Manley Bible class The 11 a m sermon topic is The Touch of God by Pastor D V Howell The 7 pm service features A New Creature and Epworth League programs at 6 15 pm with choir practice on Wednesday at

A. H. Holton W. B. McEwen Manley God D. V. Howell

Fink to Preach at Oakdale and Jamestown Sunday

G W Fink pastor preaches at 11 a m in Jamestown and 7 p m at Oakdale. Sunday school for both churches scheduled at 10 a m.

Jamestown-Oakdale G. W. Fink Oakdale

Wesley Memorial Church Service Schedule

Wesley Memorial outlines morning worship at 11 with a sermon on Christ's Supreme Appeal. Dr Embree H Black ard leads junior choir practice at 2. Young people meet at 6 with supper. Adjutant Robert M Cowan and James Whitely participate. Evening service at 7 30 features Bishop Edwin Hughes. Special services daily at 10 and 7 30 with Bishop Hughes preaching.

Wesley Memorial Church School Christ's Supreme Appeal Embree H. Blackard Edith Moore Sherrod Robert M. Cowan Salvation Army James Whitely Richmond Virginia Edwin MF. Hughes Washington, D. C Bishop Hughes

Highland Church Scheduled Services and Meeting

The pastor Rev H H Robbins will preach at 10 45 service on The Great Question and at 7 30 pm on The Need of More Faith. Sunday school starts 9 30 am. The board of stewards meets after the morning service with an evening session led by the young people.

Highland H. H. Robbins

Sunday Services and Epworth League Schedule

Sunday School at Ward Street and Archdale at 9 45 A M with preaching at 11 00 A M Rev Cr Kirk speaks on Characteristics of Gods Love Epworth League meets at 7 00 P M Prayer meeting Tuesday 7 30 P M Ward Street sermon One Out of Ten at 7 30 P M Epworth League 6 45 Junior Epworth 6 30 Prayer meeting Ward Street Wednesday 7 30 P M followed by choir practice

Ward Street Archdale Cr. Kirk Epworth League Ward &T Epworth

Catholic St Edward's Mass Schedule and Holy Day Note

The church lists Masses on Sunday at 8 and 10 a.m. and daily at 7 a.m. with Saturday 8 a.m. confessions on Saturday 7 to 8 p.m. Evening devotions occur, and Sunday at 7 30 p.m. Confessions Wednesday and the Immaculate Conception feast is a holy day of obligation. Masses also at 5 46 and 7 a.m.

ST. Edward's

Christian Sunday School and Services Schedule

Sunday school opens at 9 45 a m with preaching at 11 a m and 7 p m by Pastor Rev Spence. Young People’s union meets at 6 30 p m with Miss Louise Patton in charge. Church at corner West Green and Tryon streets.

Rev. Spence Young People's Union Louise Patton West Green Tryon Streets

On the Borderline Of The Kingdom Sermon

Rev Hoy L Fesperman will deliver the Sunday morning message on the borderline of the kingdom. Mission Band gathers during the church hour and Christian Endeavor meets at 6 30 p m. Evening service at 7 30 p m features Worship in Song in an informal format.

John H. Lloyd Hoy L. Fesperman Mission Band Christian Endeavor

Local Church Schedule For Sunday and Week Evenings

The Men's Bible class meets at 9 45 Sunday morning at 128 percent West Commerce Street. Evangelistic service follows Sunday afternoon at 230 with Rev George Cooper delivering a message. Special singing by the Osteen quartet Melody Girls Johnnie Johnson and visiting singers. Regular meetings scheduled Monday and Friday nights at 730.

W. Commerce St. Men's Bible Class George Cooper Osteen Quartet Melody Girls Johnnie Johnson

Springfield church schedules morning services and events

Sunday School at 10 with worship at 11 led by Miss Clara I Cox who speaks on Desire and Duty. C B Societies meet tonight with Miss Margaret Roberson leading the Senior group. Cottage prayer next Wednesday at Mr and Mrs Joe Kirkman Springfield Road. Tabernacle Evangelistic Club conducts the meeting. Choir practice next Thursday at the church.

Clara I. Cox C. B Margaret Robertson Joe Kirkman Springfield Road Tabernacle Evangelistic Club

Central Bible School and Universal Bible Sunday Schedule

Central Bible School meets at 9:45 with Horace Haworth as superintendent. Universal Bible Sunday features Cecil E. Haworth at 11:00 in worship on New Ways of Enjoying An Old Book. Evening services at 6:30 include Unfulfilled Purposes. Junior and Senior Christian Endeavor meet at 6:30. Auxiliary and Circles meet December 13. Midweek study moved to 7:00 Wednesday with outline book studies. Choir rehearsal at 8:00.

Central Bible School Horaces. Haworth Universal Bible Cecil E. Haworth Christian Endeavor

Wesleyan Methodist Services Highlight Music and Sermons

Wesleyan Methodist church announces Sunday schedule with 9:45 a.m. Sunday school led by A. R. Tucker, 11:00 a.m. communion and sermon by the pastor, 7:15 p.m. sermon by Rev. F. B. Dennard, and 6:00 p.m. Wesleyan Young People meeting. Special music featured at each service.

A. R. Tucker F. B. Dennard Wesleyan Young People

Gospel Tabernacle appoints replacement preacher services

With Rev Williams away in West Virginia, Rev T L Marsden of the Christian Missionary Alliance church in Winston-Salem will lead both morning and evening services at 11 a.m. and 7 30 p.m. Special music is planned.

Gospel Tabernacle Williams West Virginia T. L. Marsden Christianissionary Alliance Church of

Christ Science Lesson Sermon Set For Sunday

Christian Science churches announce a Sunday lesson sermon titled God The Only Cause And Creator. Services begin at 11 o clock in Reading room hours Wednesday and Friday afternoons from 2 to 4 30.

Churches Societies of Christ Scientist North Main Street

Pilgrim Sunday School and Church Services Schedule

The Pilgrim at 712 South Hamilton hosts Sunday School at 9 30 a m and preaching at 11 with Rev O L Ruth in charge. Morning service admits new members and joining applicants meet the church board at 11 in the church office. Youth meeting at 6 15 led by Mr Carey Bulla. Evening worship at 7 30. Wednesday prayer at 7 30. Cottage prayer to be announced Sunday morning.

Pilgrim South Hamilton Street O. L. Ruth Young Peoples Carey Bulla Mornie

Family of God and Church Prophecy Sermons

Sunday services at 1012 Asheboro meet at 10 a m with preaching on The Family of God. Crusaders gather at 6 30 p m. Night service at 7 30 p m features The Church is Prophecy and History.

FIRST Asheboro Crusaders

Bible School Opens at 9 45 in Church Service

The Church of Christ on N Hamilton Street at State announces a 9 45 Bible school session. The Lord's Supper will be part of morning worship. The sermon title Is You Lookin For Jesus. will be the morning discourse. Endeavor members will discuss The Soul of Tarsus in the evening program.

N. Hamilton St State Bible School Jesus Tarsus

Christian Rest in Sunday School Lesson

A Sunday School lesson centers on Jesus inviting the weary to come to him for rest. It emphasizes faith in Christ, bearing the cross with peace, and the promise of inward rest beyond worldly toil, available to all who accept Jesus and live by faith. The text cites Matt 11 28 and Heb 4 1 11 to urge readiness for divine rest.

Jesus Christ Devil Jesus Christ Christ Jesus Heaven

E S Bradley Dies Suddenly in Daytona Beach

News from Daytona Beach reports the sudden death of E S Bradley at age unknown. He died of a heart attack yesterday afternoon while visiting Florida. He leaves a widow and two children Sam and Christine. Burial plans include Bedford Virginia.

E. S. Bradley North Main Street Bradley Daytona Beach Fla Mr. Bradley Sam Christine Bedford

Lutheran Emmanuel Sermon on Path to Christmas Theme

The church schedules an 11 o'clock sermon at Lutheran Emmanuel centered on Path to Christmas with readings from the Scriptures guiding the message.

Emmanuel “Pathe

Holiness Christ's Sanctified Church Services

Holiness Christ's Sanctified holds Sunday school at 2 p.m. with classes for all ages. Regular preaching at 7 p.m. Sunday. Song and prayer at 7 30 p.m. Wednesday and Friday nights. Regular ministers in charge lead these services.

Christ's Sanctified Sunday School

Barrow Sees Surging Florida Traffic Through Charlotte

Ted Barrow president of the Seminole Trail association told Charlotte civic leaders that Florida bound tourist traffic via Highway 29 will double or triple last year. The group plans a 10 000 budget to promote travel from Washington to Miami through High Point Salisbury and Charlotte with Charlotte’s share set at 1000. Barrow noted No 29 divided into 26 to 50 mile stretches with hotel men in charge of each division to guide travelers and stations. The AAA agreed to distribute 100000 maps to spur northbound Florida traffic and routes to New Orleans and Mexico via No 29 from Athens.

Charlotte Ted Barrow High Point Seminole Trail Association Florida Highway 29 Chamber of Commerce Trail Association U. S American Automobile Association Ohio New York Athens New Orleans Mexico Barrow Salisbury O. W. Donnell Greensboro R. K. Young Jimmy Greene Sam F. Reid Spartanburg Heywood Duke Lester Myers Concord

Theft Of Auto Is Reported Today

Robert Hughes of 942 Forrest Avenue reported the theft of his Ford sedan from Guyer Street near Lexington Avenue this morning. He said it was borrowed by L A Smith and left in front of the borrower's house. Police have no suspects or trace. They are also seeking a 1932 Pontiac owned by John Beach of 1213 Cassel Street reported stolen yesterday.

Robert

Bernard Fowler to Play At Dance Here

Bernard Fowler and His Rhythm Masters substitute for Tommy Peace’s orchestra at the Coliseum dance tonight starting 8 30 p m and continuing until midnight. The venue is behind the Biltmore hotel marking the season’s first Coliseum dance.

Bernard Fowler Tommy Peace New Coliseum Coliseum Biltmore Hotel

The Kiwanis Hear Dr Humphreys On Democracy’s Future

Dr G I Humphreys of High Point College spoke at the Elwood hotel on The Challenge of World editions or world trends. He warned democracy faces new tests and urged citizens to value civic virtue with church Y M C A Salvation Army Boy Scouts aiding character formation. Visitors Rev Charles P Coble and A B Conrad attended.

G. I. Humphreys High Point College Elwood SK Hotel United States

Divorces Filed in County Court Here This Month

Two divorce actions filed in the county court court here this month involve two years of separation. Narcie W. Tyree seeks a decree from husband Raymond C. Tra and custody of children Anne and Peter born in June 1920. The complaint states the couple have lived separate since November 1935. B. W. Riley files for divorce from Mary Riley. They married in November 1 and separated since September 1924.

Narcie W. Tyree Suee Riley Cleft Municipal Court Narcie W. Tyree Raymond C. Tra Dren Anne Beter B. W. Riley Mary Riley Burlington

Parents Night Honored by Boy Scout Troop 20

The First Presbyterian church hosted Parents Night for Boy Scout Troop 20 last evening with over 75 attendees. The Pheu Arrow patrol won a signal flag from committee member J. D. Ross for delivering the best stunt.

Boy Scoute First Presbyterian Pheu Arrow” Patrol J. D. Ross

Harvard Doctor Speaks on Ex Murmurs and Their Lie

Dr. Howard Sprague of Cambridge Mass, Harvard Medical School professor, was guest speaker at Guilford County Medical Society meeting at Skene Hotel. He lectured on Ex Murmurs and Their Life, with attendance described as unusually large.

Howard Sprague G.bridge Mass Harvardé Guilford County Skene Hotel

Discovery of tiny planet narrows known solar system range

Dr Delporte of the Belgian National Observatory detected a small planet in February last year, reducing the previously estimated span of known planets. The finding tightens the chart of nearby solar system bodies and prompts further observational follow ups.

Delporte Belgian National Observatory

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