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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1922
Page
5
A humorous mixed prose verse by Berton Braley asks Saint Nicholas to abduct a beloved, promising a brighter life and even godfather status. Interwoven are brief notes on Christmas shop totals, politics, and postwar social trends including cooperatives and cigars. The piece blends whimsy with current events references and looks ahead to holiday season commerce.
State Highway Commission aims to persuade the next general assembly to back a plan to remove hazardous grade crossings across the state. High Point could gain an underpass on Main Street as rail and state funds share the bill, with emphasis on reducing daily traffic dangers and delays.
The High Point Y M C A campaign moves from talk to plan as a permanent committee is formed. A state secretary will guide a campaign targeting a 250000 dollar building fund, with Fred N Tate leading efforts to rally broad local support.
Funeral services for Mrs. J. C. Davis are set for Sunday at 2 p.m. at Mt. Vernon church with interment in Mt. Vernon cemetery. The procession departs the city at 1 p.m. Pallbearers listed include Arthur Marsh and others. Reverends E. K. McLarty T. J. Rogers and J. Woolsey to conduct services.
Seven children from Roanoke County Poultry Club exhibited birds at the Roanoke show. Ribbons and prizes were awarded to David Gormican Miss Cara Showalter Fred Huff Tom Woody and Marvin Stutisman.
Sheraton Hotel Co of High Point files in Guilford County for $2,860 owed by Cline's Pharmacy Inc for 11 months rent at $250 plus $110.05 for ice and supplies. Complaint seeks receiver of defendant's property with standard powers in a case arising from a store leased for a retail drug business.
Trinity College in Durham selects Jimmy Simpson of Winston-Salem as captain for 1923. Simpson has been center for three years and earned all state honors. he also captains the basketball team and stars in baseball. Returning veterans Neal, Taylor, Moore, Krig, and others form a strong lineup as freshmen show promise for the backfield.
Hor ney has led and shaped High Point fire department since its founding with two years as chief. He also serves as secretary treasurer of High Point Milling Co. and director of Wachovia Bank and North State Telephone Co. He holds prominent roles in Wesley Memorial church and fraternal orders, earning wide community respect.
Local society items list visits and travel by residents including Mrs W L Hargett Mrs A Clinard Rev R M Courtney and others. The report covers weddings receptions church events and socials at homes of Mrs Finch Miss Boggs and Miss Esther Roas with details on attendees menus and decorations.
Rev James A Clarke pastor leads at First Baptist with Sunday school at 9 20 a m A E Tate superintendent Public worship features sermons the master at 11 00 am and 7 30 pm The morning service centers on Good Fellowship Music by the choir and the First Baptist male quartet All members urged to attend Intermediate B Y P U at 6 30 pm Junior BY P U at 3 pm Senior BY P U Friday 7 30 pm Prayer meeting Wednesday 7 30 pm
Reverend Samuel Haworth leads services with Joseph D. Cox as Sunday school superintendent. Morning worship at 11, Sunday school at 9 45, P S C E at 6 45, evening worship at 7 30. Monthly business meet Wednesday 7 39. Christmas exercises Friday 7 30 with carols hymns and a story by Mrs Pegram. A pageant by Sunday school representatives.
Rev. George R. Brown leads services at 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Sunday school at 9:45 a.m. R. H. Shaw Jr. is superintendent. Prayer meeting Wednesday 7:30 p.m. Christian Endeavor Friday at 7:30 p.m.
Rev Milton Whitener presides at First Reformed with Sunday school led by John W Hedrick at 9 45 morning worship with a Christmas Blessings sermon at 11 Usually an evening service and sermon at 7 on Christmas Preparations The church asks members to stay home Sunday afternoon until canvassers have visited for the every member campaign
Rev. H. N P Rowne rector conducts Third Sunday in Advent services. Holy Communion for men at 8 a.m. Church school led by H. J. Coffield at 9 50. Rector's Bible class at 10. Morning prayer and sermon at 11. Evening prayer and sermon at 7 30.
Rev W W Blair pastor leads services with Sunday school at 9 29 am and sermon at 11 am The Home Coming league meets at 2 pm New Bern relief mass meeting at 3 pm VC B society meets at 6 30 pm with M E Gray president Evening sermon at 7 30 pm Class meeting Wednesday night at 7 30 pm
Morris Chapel church led by Rev. S A Peeler announces Sunday school with William Hot as superintendent. Worship at 11 a m and 3 30 p m. Prayer meeting Wednesday evening at 7 30. First quarterly conference Monday night. Dr. remains referenced.
Fr. J. Cook district superintendent will be present for Sunday services at Jahmanuel Baptist with Rev GLay and Pastor Buckeham. Sunday school at 1 30 p m. Mrs G W Buckeham superintendent. Preaching at 3 and 7 30. Prayer meeting Wednesday at 7 30. Boy Pr UU medicine Friday evening at 8 00.
Calvary Baptist lists B Brown as pastor. Sunday school at 546.8 with a morning preaching service at 20. Afternoon service at 7:30 with an evening program.
Dr Virnon Baptist church holds Sunday school at and morning service at eleven sixteen. Rev W Mason, pastor, leads preaching at 11 16 a m and 7 30 p m.
Pilgrim Congregational Church led by Rev Z Simmons schedules Sunday school at 9:30 a m. with preaching services at 12 p m and 7 30 p m at 6730 in the evening.
Sunday school starts at 10 a.m. with W. M. Brown as superintendent. Sermon by Rev. S. L. Parham at 11:15 a.m. and 7 p.m. Prayer meeting Wednesday at 7 p.m. Morning service at 11:15 a.m. and evening service at 7 p.m.
Brooks Memorial M. E. church invites worshippers to Sunday preaching at 11 a.m. led by Rev. J. E. Brower with evening service at 7:33 p.m. from the church.
Rev. J. H. Chiment pastor. Sunday school at 9 30. Services at 11 a m and 7 30 p m. Prayer meeting Wednesday evening at 7 30 C BS at 6 20 p m.
Gethsemane Baptist Church led by Rev. J. P. Capple offers Sunday school at 10:00 a.m. and services at 7:30 p.m. on the second and fourth Sundays each month.
Five men raided the State Bank of Cad do Oklahoma locking 14 people in the vault and fleeing in a car with about $10,000 in cash and Liberty bonds, authorities reported from Caddo Oklahoma.
The church invites all members to attend the 11 am morning service for Good Fellowship Day led by Rev. James A. Clark. A social event follows, with a strong appeal for full attendance and participation.
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