Sunday School Lesson Shapes World History 1916
William T. Ellis argues that a year of Sunday school study in 1916 on the Book of Acts has sharpened historical insight and moral imagination. He compares early Christianity’s influence to Alexander, Islam, printing, America, and the Reformation, urging prophets over bureaucrats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Apostolic Christian Church
Alexander
Atlantic
Indian Ocean
Indus
France
America
Mediterranean
Methodist Hospital Site Plans Discussed by Conference
Salisbury. The Western North Carolina conference hospital committee met to consider a proposed hospital costing 150000. Lenoir’s offer was reviewed and cities were urged to show suitable sites, medical staffs and 40000 toward building and equipment. committee to reconvene March 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salisbury
Western North Carolina
Gastonia
C. M. Pickens
Spencer
W. A. Lambeth
R. G. Tuttle
Hickory
C. W. Byrd
Asheville
W. H. Burton
J. W. Long
Greensboro
J. B. Ivey
Charlotte
E. L. Bain
Lenoir
Medical Societies and Boards of Trade
Statesville
High Point
Winston-Salem
Dorsert Fraley Arrested For Possessing Excess Whisky
Sheriff M P Alexander arrested Dorsett Fraley a white man on a charge of possessing too much whisky. He was traveling along the highway into Iredell from the Wilkes county line in a motor truck when arrested. Six gallons and one quart of whisky were found in his possession. He is a resident of the Harmony section and was jailed in default of bond awaiting trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Statesville
Dorsett Fraley
Fraley
Iredell
Wilkes County
Harmony Section
Western Union Charter in Arkansas Cancelled
Hot Springs Ark Dec 29 The secretary of state issued an order at Little Rock cancelling the charter of the Western Union Telegraph Company in Arkansas. The action follows a state statute and Supreme Court ruling allowing charter cancellation of a foreign firm that seeks to move a pending state case to federal courts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hot Springs
Ark
Secretary of the State
Little Rock
Western Union Telegraph Company
Arkansas
State Supreme Court
Secretary of State
High Point Council Eyes Planning Commission and Hog Pen Debate
The High Point city council prepares for a stormy Tuesday session with talks on establishing a five member city planning commission to beautify the city and ongoing disputes over hog pens near buildings. Residents are urged to attend as petitions and issues of curb appeal and living costs dominate the agenda.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
Industrial Department
Commercial Club
Divide Baby and the Carriage Rule at No 400 West 160th Street
In New York Supreme Court Justice Bijur weighs an injunction on a baby carriage rule at the Robert Morris Realty building. The question is whether babies in carriages must use the rear entrance, with the front foyer blocked to carriages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Albert Reese
West 160Th Street
Bijur
Supreme Court
Robert Morris Realty Company
Justice Bijur
Richard Ely
Mr. Reese
Phillies to Play Three Exhibition Games in State
Philadelphia announces spring training will start March 9 in St Petersburg with March 6 departure from New York. The Phillies plan exhibition games on April 3 at Charlotte April 4 at Raleigh April 5 at Durham and April 6 7 and 9 at Washington with several on the homeward trip from Florida.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phillies
Philadelphia
St. Petersburg
Fla
Baker
New York City
Florida Grounds
Charlotte
N. C
Raleigh
Durham
Washington
D. C
Pi Kappa Phi Picks Charlotte for 1918 Convention
The Pi Kappa Phi national convention in Savannah closes with Charlotte North Carolina chosen as the 1918 meeting site. New officers include J. B. Belk of Charlotte named eminent Supreme chaplain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savannah
Charlotte
N. C
Pi Kappa Phi College
J. B. Belk
Must Stamp Each Egg in Cold Storage Case
A ruling by Supreme Court Justice Li Yur sustains John J. Dillon’s order requiring dealers to stamp every cold storage egg separately. The decision upholds the state foods and markets commissioner’s directive issued in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
John J. Dillon
Constipation Relief Claim for Tollo Water
An advertisement promotes Tollo Water as a quick gentle laxative from Dawson Springs Kentucky. It claims it cleanses the intestines improves breath skin and mood with a 15 cent bottle available at Hart Drug Company and other druggists.
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Dawson Springs
Kentucky
Hart Drug Company
Sunday church services and schedules announced
St Marys Episcopal Church lists Sunday school at 9 45 a m and services at 11 a m 7 30 p m with Rev S M Hanif of Wadesboro also Rev Sylvester Newlin preaching Bible school morning worship and various youth activities and meetings at 6 30 p m 7 30 p m Y P C E S Friday prayer meeting Wednesday ladies aid Tuesday. First Reformed Church notes Sunday school 9 45 morning service 11 junior C KE 6 45 evening service 7 30 sermons mark year end. Visitors welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Reformed
L. A. Peeler
J. RK. Young
East End Methodist Watch Night Plan
Rev. W A Barber leads East End Methodist with Sunday school at 9 45 am and preaching at 11 am and 7 pm. W H Davis serves as superintendent. Congregation members are invited to join watch night services at Wesley Memorial church after the Sunday preaching.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East End Methodist
W. A. Barber
W. H. Davis
Wesley Memorial Church
Wesley Memorial Methodist Set With Multiple Sunday Services
Wesley Memorial Methodist hosts three services on Sunday starting at 9 30 a m with Sunday school led by W A J Idol, then 11 a m sermon on The Power to Venture. Evening programs at 7 30 9 30 and 11 include talks on The European Outlook The Division of Methodism Unification From the Viewpoint of Work on the Border Unification As Seen By a Methodist Protestant and a watch night talk Looking Forward. Prayer meeting Wednesday 7 30 p m. Public invited to all services.
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Wesley Memorial Methodist
G. T. Rowe
W. A. J. Idol
W. H. Townsend
H. H. Robbins
A. G. Dixon
W. A. Barber
Lutheran Church Sunday Services Schedule
Reverend P. D. Brown leads Sunday school and Bible classes at 9 45. A W Klemme is superintendent. Morning service and sermon at 1. Evening service and sermon at 7 30. General public invited to attend all services.
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Lutheran
P. D. Brown
A. W. Klemme
Morning Service and Bible School at First Presbyterian
First Presbyterian conducts Bible school at 9 45 with Rev Charles P Cople pastor and A S Caldwell Jr superintendent Preaching at 11 00 a m and 7 30 p m The morning service will feature Rev L W McFarland joining the pastor to preach It is hoped there will be a turnout diligence and fellowship for worship
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Presbyterian
Charles P. Cople
Bible School
S. Caldwell, Jr
L. W. McFarland
First Baptist Church services and Sunday school details
Rev James A Clark pastor leads Sunday school at ten oclock with A K E Tate as superintendent Preaching at 11 00 am and 730 pm The morning theme The land of the giving again as we face the new year Evening services and church events to welcome strangers and visitors B Y P U at 630 pm led by Thomas Dodamead Mid week prayer and praise Wednesday 730 pm
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First Baptist
James A. Clark
K E. Tate
Thomas Dodamead
South Main Street Methodist Services Schedule
Rev H H Robbins pastor with Sunday school at 930 a m led by J O Connor superintendent. Preaching at 11 a m on Bend to the Spirit. Evening service at 730 p m on Remember. Prayer meeting Wednesday at 730. Public invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Main Street
H. H. Robbins
J. O. Connor
West End Baptist Announces Services and Programs
West End Baptist Church with Rev. James W. Rowe as pastor invites all to Sunday school at 9:45 a.m. G. W. Clark serves as superintendent. Morning worship at 11 a.m. and evening service at 7 p.m. with topics Citizenship in Heaven and The Language of God. Prayer meeting Wednesday at 7:30 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West End Baptist
James W. Rowe
G. W. Clark
North Main Street Methodist Protest ant Services Schedule
Rev A G Dixon pastor conducts Sunday school at 9 45 a m with A M Idol as superintendent Preaching at 11 a m and 7 30 p m Morning subject How to Live Better Next Year Than This Year Evening subject Take Courage and Go Forward Prayer meeting Wednesday at 7 Christian Endeavor Friday at 7 30 Congregation urged to unite with Wesley Memorial church for watch night at 9 30 You are invited to all services
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Christian Endeavor
Ladies’ Aid Society
J. S. Campbell
North Main Street
A. G. Dixon
A. M. Idol
Wesley Memorial Church
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William T. Ellis
Jesus
God
London
E. A. Burroughs
England
Methodist
Western Union
Council
Pickett
Main
Marty
Allitizens
BISON
New York Zoological Gardens
New York Herald
Pi Kappa Phi
St. Mary’s Episcopal
S. M. Hanif
Wadesboro
North Carolina Public Service Company
Bulletin No. V
Public Service Company
D Pny
North Carolina Public
Chas. B. Hole
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