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High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Dec 09, 1939

Page

3

He's Not Pretty But He Took Baby Away From Dolls

In BEE SPRINGS Kentucky Mrs. Raymond Hayes age 14 elopes after three weeks of marriage to coal miner Raymond Hayes 24. Father Ern Ashley opposed but Maxine wed with her mother noting he is not pretty yet a good man who does not drink or swear.

Bee Springs Raymond Hayes Maxine Ashley Cave Country Kentucky Maxine Rose Ashley Ashley Mrs. Ashley Heaven Earth God Jesus

Wagner-Walters Vows Solemnized In Thomasville

In Thomasville on December 6 at Grace Lutheran Church Miss Trula Wagner and Henry Terrell Walters were married in a ring ceremony conducted by Rev. O C Patterson. The service featured white chrysanthemum arrangements, organ preludes by Carrie Donnell and solos by Peggy Shealy and Edward Hill. Bride’s attendants wore rose and blue taffeta, with Annie Grimes and Don Rea Hedrick as flower children. Lucy Nell Walters carried the ring. After the ceremony the couple left for a wedding trip, traveling in a royal blue velveteen outfit.

Thomasville Grace Lutheran Church Trula Wagner Henry Terrell Walters O. C. Patterson Carrie Donnell Winston-Salem Peggy Shealy Edward Hill Denton Stults Wagner Mendelssohn Geneva Yonts Lora Black Ruth Ruby Walters Woodrow Yonts Annie Grimes Forrest Grimes Don Rea Hedrick Walter Hedrick Lucy Nell Walters Morris Walters David Wagner Woodrow Yeats R. Russell Walters D. FE. Wagner Mr. Walters N.S. Walters Center Street

Sermon Topics at Evening Lutheran Service

Rev. F. L. Conrad outlines the 11 o clock sermon on Behold thy King cometh unto thee from Matthew 21 5 and the 7 30 service theme Christmas The Unveil ing of God focusing on divine revelation during the holiday season.

F. L. Conrad

Methodist Lebanon Church Schedule Sees Weekly Services

The Lebanon Methodist church lists the Sunday schedule with Sunday school at 9 45 a m worship at 11 a m and an evening service at 7 p m A Christian Endeavor meeting starts at 6 15 p m mid week prayer follows Wednesday at 7 30 p m The choir meets Thursday at 7 50 p m

Lebanon Christian Endeavor Society

Welch Memorial Methodist Church Services Card

Welch Memorial Methodist Church lists Sunday school at 9:45 a m led by Superintendent Howard Vancanon with preaching at 11 a m and 7 30 p m by Dr J D Williams Prayer meeting Wednesday at 7 30 p m The Righteousness of the Scribes and Pharisees at 11 and The value of a soul at 7 30 Young people meet 6:30 and are urged to attend Prayer and praise service Wednesday at 7 p m.

Welch Memorial Howard Vancanon J. D. Williams

Calvary Church Plans Devotional, Sermon, and Services

The Manley Bible Class will lead the church school devotional starting at 9 45 a m The morning sermon by Rev D V Howell is You Can Win The evening service topic is Removing the Stumbling block The Epworth League meets 615 p m Prayer meeting Wednesday 7 Choir practice Wednesday 745

Calvary the Manley Bible Class Church School D. V. Howell

Christmas church schedule with sermons choirs and readings

First Sunday school at 9 45 AM. At 11 AM Rev J Clay Madison will preach Playing With Evil. The choir sings Break Forth Into Joy. Union service at 7 30 PM at Wesley Memorial Church. Handel Messiah by college and city church choirs. Junior Church at 11 AM Louise Hunter Christmas reading. Choir chorus The Angel Voices. Junior Intermediate and Young People Endeavor meet at 6 30 PM.

J. Clay Madison Wesley Memorial Church Angel Voices Lorenzo

Church School Grows Seeks Sabbath Meeting at 9 45

Our church school is expanding and invites all ages to Sabbath gatherings at 9 45 with classes for every age. The pastor delivers sermons in morning and evening. Young people meet for devotional service at 6 15 with Wednesday praise at 7. Ward Street service opens Sunday for worship. C P Evans and assistants plan a Christmas program and a treat on Christmas Eve with choir practice Thursday at 7 30.

Ward Street C. P. Evans

Grace Missouri Synod Service at Corner Fifth and Sherrod

Pastor R. F. Mennen leads Grace Missouri Synod at the corner of Fifth and Sherrod with Sunday school and Bible class at 10 a.m. and Divine worship at 11 a.m. The sermon topic is The Kingdom of God.

Grace Missouri Synod Fifth and Sherrod R. FE. Mennen

Presbyterian Church Schedule with Sermons and Meetings

The Presbyterian church lists 9:45 a m church school led by superintendent Harry L Brown 11 a m worship on Accepting a Challenge by Rev O Williamson 5 p m vesper service on The Curse of Cynicism The session meeting and new deacons are invited Monday at 7 30 p m A congregational fellowship supper is planned for Wednesday at 6 30 p m December 13 in the church basement with all members and friends urged to attend.

Harry L. Brown O. C. Williamson

Procter & Gamble Christmas fund for churches

Procter & Gamble offers churches a way to raise extra holiday funds by collecting 20 or more box tops or Ivory Soap wrappers. For each top or wrapper, the church earns half a cent, sent to Cincinnati, Ohio, by January 2 1940 with zero denomination restrictions.

Procter & Gamble Procter & Gamble Company Cincinnati Ohio

Christmas Week church schedule highlights events

9 45 Church school 11 00 Our Need for a Messiah Today by Dr Embree H Blackard 6 30 Intermediate fellowship supper Theme Christmas Music Around the World Mrs W H Slane and Mrs W B Hall leaders 6 30 Young People fellowship supper Theme The Christmas Story in Art Illustrated Christmas story by Mr James E Rink 7 30 Handel Messiah presented by a choir of over 100 voices from High Point College Wesley Memorial and other churches in the city Mrs Janet Russell Owens director of the oratorio Tuesday 7 30 Public Speaking Class in Intermediate auditorium Friday 4 00 Girl Scouts in Scout room 7 00 Choir practice 7 30 Practice for Christmas pageant Saturday 9 30 am Junior choir practice Mrs Charles Mce Anally leader

Church School Embree H Blackard Intermediate Fellowship W. H. Slane W. B. Hall Young People Fellowship James E. Rink High Point College Wesley Memorial Janet Russell Owens Charles MceAnally

Sunday services and Epworth League events announced

Sunday school at 9 45 a m led by Superintendent J A Lee with preaching at 11 a m and 7 14 p m by Pastor Rev Edward Suits Epworth League gathering at 6 15 p m and a prayer service at 7 30 p m on Wednesday evening

J. A. Lee Edward Suits Epworth League

Jamestown and Oakdale church services announced

G W Fink the pastor will preach at Jamestown at 11 a m and Oakdale at 7 30 p m Sunday school at both churches 10 a m Young People of both churches meet at 6 45 a m Visitors welcome at all services

Jamestown Oakdale G. W. Fink

Holiness Church Services Led by Pastor Ruth

Reverend O L Ruth leads Holiness church with Sunday school at 9 30 a m led by J D Jennigs for all ages Morning worship at 11 a m with a message Evening worship at 7 30 p m also a Young People meeting at 6 15 p m led by Mrs A V Brown Midweek prayer service Wednesday 7 30 p m and Friday devotion service A welcome awaits attendees at each service.

O. L. Ruth J. D. Jennigs Young People’s Meeting A. V. Brown

Church Notice for Sunday Services at 612 Highland Ave

Rev C Francis Noble pastor with Sunday school at 9 30 a m under M M Strother superintendent preaching at 10 45 a m and 7 30 p m Young People meeting at 6 30 Delmar Byerly president preaching Sunday night 7 30 o'clock

C. Francis Noble Highland Avenue Strother Delmar Byerly

Evangelical and Reformed Church Weekly Activities

The church announces morning sermon by Rev. Hoy L. Fesperman on The Grasshopper Complex with choir singing A Pilgrim's Journey. An every member canvass, Mission Band meeting, Christmas program practice, youth meetings, and senior group talks are scheduled. Evening service at 7 30 with Love Supreme. Men’s Brotherhood Monday at 7 with Ladies’ night. prayer service Wednesday.

Wilson Mission Band Coy E. Moose Helen Wood John H. Lloyd E. Tucker Senoir

Morning and Evening Worship at Lincoln Folk Church

The Baptist church holds morning service at 11 with Pastor A Lincoln Folk preaching The Lost Book universal Bible Sunday. Evening service at 7 continues sermon series on Old Testament characters titled The Best Friend.

Lincoln Folk

Congregation Plans Messiah Presentation At Wesley Memorial

Pastor Dr. A. B. Conrad leads Bible school at 9 45 a m with A E Tate as superintendent Worship at 11 a m Palm Tree Christians to sing and 7 30 p m service The congregation joins with city churches for The Messiah at Wesley Memorial Church Helen Dozier and Alda Grayson Circles host supper Monday 6 30 Busy Woman's Circle meets 202 Thurston Street Monday 7 30 Prayer service and Training Unions Wednesday 7 30 W M S observes day of prayer all day Monday starting 10 45

A. B. Conrad E. Tate Palm Tree Wesley Memorial Church Helen Dozier Alda Grayson R. G. Davis Thurston Street

Psisgah Church Services and Schedule

Located corner of Worth Avenue and Wingate Street. Superintendent F. P. Vaughn. Morning worship at 11 a.m. Sermons by Rev. W. L. Smith on Is There Not Here a Prophet of the Lord and And They Began to Make Excuses. Wednesday prayer service at 7 p.m. in charge of Miss Margie Smith. Public invited.

Pisgah Worth Avenue Wingate Street F. P. Vaughn Prophet of Lord W. L. Smith Margie Smith

North Park Church Services Schedule

Worship services are at 10 45 a m and 7 p m led by Rev Ernest M Smith pastor. Baptist Training Union meets at 615 p m and Wednesday evening services. Teachers meeting at 630. Prayer service at 7.

North Park Ernest M. Smith Baptist Training Union

Stewardship and Friendship Sermons at Green Street

The morning sermon at Green Street Baptist will be on Stewardship by Pastor C N Royal. The evening sermon topic is Friendship. Sunday school begins at 9 30 a m with Baptist Training Union at 6 30 p m.

Green Street C. N. Royal Baptist Training Union

Mass Schedule and Note on Cantalope Origin

Catholic St Edward's posts Mass times for Sunday and weekdays. A brief aside explains cantaloupes were named after the Italian town of Cantalope near Rome.

ST. Edward's Cantaloupes Cantalupo Rome

Advent Services and Vestry Meeting At Local Church

Second Sunday in Advent includes Holy Communion at 8:00 a.m. Morning prayer and sermon at 11:00 a.m. Church School at 9:45 a.m. Universal Bible Sunday observance. Young People's Service League to a supper at 6:30 p.m. followed by a conforming program. Vestry to meet at the rectory Monday at 7:30 p.m. to elect officers for three years.

Universal Bible Young People’s Service League

Wesleyan Hayworth Sunday Schedule and Pulpit

Wesleyan Sunday school begins at 9 45 a m with Jake Ledbetter as superintendent. Rev L R Price preaches at 11. Rev Charles K Gentry is away. At 7 15 p m Rev Rey S Nicholson speaks on missionary work under the Women's Home and Foreign Missionary Society. No W Y P B service at 6. Choir practice at 5 30 substitutes for the 6 o clock meeting.

Women’s Home and Foreign Missionary Society Nicholson

Friends Oak Hill Sunday schedule at church meeting

The Friends Oak Hill church outlines Sunday plans with 9 45 Sunday school led by Leslie Gurley and 11 o clock worship where Elbert D Newlin will deliver a message. Evening 6 30 Junior Christian Endeavor led by Mrs Troy Robbins and Mrs Elbert D Newlin, Pastoral committee urged to attend, Wade Russell presiding. 7 30 worship led by Senior Endeavor, Tuesday joint Missionary Society meeting, December. Wednesday 7 30 monthly business meeting with clerks Mrs John B Burton and Mrs Grady Newton presiding.

Oak Hill Leslie Gurley Elbert D. Newlin Christian Endeavor Society Troy Robbins Wade Russell The Missionary Society John B. Burton Grady Newton

Sunday School and Worship Service at First Church

Sunday School begins at 10 with Os car McCampbell as superintendent and classes for all ages. Worship follows at 11 led by Pastor Clifton C. Pearson on the theme Appointments Jesus Made with Men. Christian Endeavors meet Sunday at 6 30 with Edith Lawrence and Anna Blair English leading Teaching Preaching Healing.

Oscar McCampbell Clifton C. Pearson Jesus Edith Lawrence Anna Blair

Springfield church announces Bible Sunday events

Springfield Sunday school convenes at 10 o clock and worship at 11 with Miss Clara I Cox delivering The Bible As a Means of Grace. Tomorrow at 5 30 the choir meets for a special pageant causing C E societies to skip regular programs.

Springfield Clara I. Cox C. E

Central Bible School Opens With Full Schedule

Central Bible School opens at 9 45 with a welcome for those without a church home. Morning worship at 11 features Universal Bible Sunday and a sermon titled The Answer to the Worlds Despair. Evening worship at 6 30 discusses The Marks of Jesus.

Christian Science Lesson Subject in Churches Sunday

God the Preserver of Man will be the subject of the lesson sermon in all Christ. Scientist. churches and societies Sunday at 11 o clock at 319 North Main Street. Reading room open to the public Wednesday and Friday from 10 am to 1 pm.

God the Preserver of Man Churches and Societies of Christ, Scientist North Main Street

Tabernacle Union Sunday Services and Meetings

The Tabernacle Union advertises Sunday school at 9 45 a m preaching at 11 a m Young People meet at 6 30 p m and preaching at 7 30 p m with a prayer service on Thursday at 7 30 p m.

Preaching Service at Corner West Green and Tryon Sts

Corner West Green and Tryon Streets host preaching services first and third Sundays at 11 am and 7 30 pm led by Rev. D M Spencer pastor with details for attendance and schedule.

West Green and Tryon Sts D. M. Spencer

Sunday religious services schedule in town church

Sunday school at 1 a m. Preaching service on the second and fourth Sundays at 11 a m. Fourth Sunday evening service at 7 30 p m. Rev D M Spence is the pastor.

D. M. Spence Plint Hill

Plint Hill Sunday School Times Set

Sunday School held at Plint Hill with sessions at 2 30 pm on Sundays and 3 30 pm on the Fourth Sunday plus 7 34 pm on the Second Sunday led by the Reverend.

Come Unto Me Gospel Message on Rejection and Rest

A Sunday school lesson interprets Matthew 11 16 30 focusing on John the Baptist and Jesus facing skepticism. It urges turning to Christ for rest, notes cities in Galilee faced judgment for rejecting miracles, and contrasts the hard path of self righteousness with the humble road of faith.

John the Baptist Jesus John Christ God Bethsaida Tyre Sidon Jonah Isus Capernaum Hell Sodom Abraham Babes School of Theology School of

Kernersville Bundle Day Drives Charity Effort

Kernersville plans an annual Bundle Day drive organized by the Junior Woman's Club. The campaign begins with a canvass of local businesses and extends to the public school next week inviting students to bring donations for needy families at Christmas. Mrs. J. M. Pinnix Jr. leads the effort.

Kernersville Junio Woman's Club J. M. Pinnix, Jr

Thomasville Identification Bureau Reports November Activities

The Thomasville Identification Bureau filed its November report showing 41 fingerprint sets and 52 photographs for criminal files. Five burglary and larceny cases were cleared with arrests, two prisoners were returned for trial, one whiskey raid yielded an arrest and a car seizure, and one murder suspect was captured and sent to Georgia for trial.

Thomasville E. R. Richardson Police Department Burlington Georgia

Church Service Schedule at North Hamilton Street Church

The Church of Christ on State Street led by Pastor W. D. Helsabeck invites worshipers. Morning service centers on the Lord's table with a message The Servants of the Church. Christian Endeavor gathers at 6:45 followed by an evening sermon The Most Important Hogg ip Life at 7:30.

N. Hamilton State Street

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