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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1940
Page
2
Several churches list Sunday programs with morning sermons at 11 a.m. and evening services. junior and youth activities include dramatizations and programs on honesty and soul winning. Weekday Scout meetings and choir rehearsals are noted along with evening events and evangelism emphasis.
Sunday school begins at 9 45 a m with morning worship at 11 00 led by Pastor L Easter whose sermon is Merited To Fill the Gaps text Ezekiel 22 30. Evening service at 7 00 features Three Hebrews the Game of Life text Daniel 3. Christian Endeavor at 6 15 and mid week prayer Wednesday 7 30 with choir practice at 8 15.
Alvary D. V. Howell preaches Jewel or Fuel in morning and Light in Dark Places in evening. Epworth League 6 15 p m. Church School 9 45 a m. Fellowship of Prayer by Dr Embree H Black 11 a m. Youth activities and supper. Dr Clyde Milner speaks on If I Had Only One Joy to Bring. Weekly classes and choir events listed for Tuesday to Saturday.
Pastor Rev. F. L. Conrad will deliver two sermons. The morning topic Children of the Highest Ye centers on loving enemies with a text from St. Luke 6:32. The evening sermon will be Quiet Moments for Listening.
The CK Missouri Synod church led by Pastor E Mennen at the corner of Fifth and Sherrod announces Sunday at 10 a m Sunday school and 4 p m divine worship with the sermon titled Faith Triumphant.
The Friends Bible School hosts classes for all ages at 9 45 a m with Les lie Gurley as superintendent. Worship services at 11 a m and 7 30 p m feature Elbert D Newlin preaching on Which Sheep Is Black and The Man Who Forgot. A quartet with Thurman Tucker Evelyn Mock Alex Mock and Treva Prescott accompanies morning songs. Junior and Senior Christian Endeavor meet at 6 30 p m and Worker's Council gathers Monday 7 30 p m led by Leslie Gurley. Prayer and praise Wednesday 7 30 p m.
Archdale announces Sunday school at 10 a m with Oscar McCampbell as superintendent and worship at 11 a m on the theme Weighed in the Balance and Found Wanting Clifton C Pearson will deliver the message Senior Christian Endeavor meets at 6 30 p m with Charles Edward Blair presiding The regular monthly church business meeting is set for Wednesday at 7 30 p m
Central Bible school at 9 45 a m morning worship at 11 a m with Pastor Cecil B Ha worth speaking on A Gospel for Every Life and Every Life a Gospel Evening worship at 6 30 with What Christianity Says About Your Future Junior Christian Endeavor led by Mrs Luther Barker Special youth program Both groups meet at 6 30 Monday 2 p m Auxiliary World Day of Prayer program Wednesday 7 30 open meeting with public participation
Wesleyan Church announces 11 a.m. preaching by Superintendent Clyde Connor and 6 30 p.m. W Y P S service. Mrs C B Carter, former pastor, will preach Sunday night for Missionary Night. Public invited to all services.
On Sunday at 9 45 a m Sunday school led by J C Ledbetter superintendent 11 a m Communion service with a message on The Christian Home at 2 p m visitation of shut ins by the home department 6 p m Wesleyan Young People's meeting led by Melvin Gentry 7 15 p m evangelistic service sermon by the pastor Wednesday 7 15 p m monthly class meeting stewards meeting Monday evening at 7 30 p m
Corner of Snow and Randolph streets hosts Sunday School at 9 45 a m and morning worship at 10 45 a m. Young people meet 6 30 p m evangelistic service 7 30 p m with The Five Wise and the Five Foolish Virgins presented by the Bethel Temple play cast and Rev F Cornelius Myers. Tuesday prayer and praise 7 30 p m Friday Christian Practice and Living 7 30 p m.
Ep iscopal St Marys lists Quinquagesima and Lent observances with Holy Communion at 8 a.m. and 11 a.m. Sermons and services include Young People’s Service League at 6 30 p m Ash Wednesday 10 a.m. Holy Communion Meditations Litany Penitential Office address 7 30 p m Thursday Holy Communion address 10 a m.
The corner church will hold preaching services on the first and third Sundays at 11 a.m. and 7 30 p.m. Rev. D M Spence serves as pastor.
Sophia Sunday school is at 10 a.m. The preaching service occurs on the second and fourth Sundays at 11 a.m. A second fourth Sunday service is held at 7:30 p.m. Rev. D. M. Spence serves as pastor.
Flint Hill church announces Sunday school sessions with times at 2 30 p m and 3 30 p m on the fourth Sunday, led by Rev. A brief notice lists the pastor Rev. as the speaker.
At Corner Worth Avenue and Wingate Street Pastor Rev. W. L. Smith leads morning worship at 11 a. m. The God of Our Fathers Hath Chosen Thee Arise and Be Baptized. Pisgah will baptize several candidates at North Main Baptist Church at 3 p. m. Sunday. Evening service at Pisgah at 7 p. m. Mid week prayer Wednesday at 7 p. m. Conducted by D. C. Goude. Visitors welcome.
West End Corner at Redding and Ennis Streets hosts T H Biles with morning sermon Why Christians do not enjoy fuller Christian Life and evening message The Devil. Sunday school 9 30 a m Vernon Coffey superintendent B T U 6 30 p m Ora Tyler director. Green Street sermon series on Prophecy The Word of Forgiveness morning and The Auction of Souls evening. North Main services led by A Lincoln Falk morning Christ and the Lost evening The Man of Gadara.
The Holiness church invites attendance at morning and evening services with a Sunday school at 9 30 a m J D Jennings is superintendent A message by the pastor at 11 a m and 7 30 p m A Young People meeting at 6 15 p m with Mrs A V Brown presiding A mid week prayer service on Wednesday at 7 30 p m and a cottage prayer service Friday A welcome awaits you at each service
The Evangelical and Reformed Superintendent J. M. Hedrick and Hoy L. Fesperman lead a Sunday program with a junior sermon for children. A Crusade members’ consecration and home visitation follow, with Young People’s meeting at 6:30 and parents’ night. The play The Better Things of Life will be staged and the evening service at 7 30 features The Great Invitation. The first Lenten mid week service is Wednesday at 7 30 with The Christian's Business and Lenten offerings for benevolence.
The Church of Christ on N Hamilton at State Streets led by Pastor W D Helsabeck holds worship at 11. The morning sermon is about Church Finances and the Christian Endeavor Society meets at 6 45 p m for the evening topic Christ's Greatest Enemy.
Tabernacle Union schedules include preaching at 11 a.m. Young people’s service at 6 30 p m and evening preaching at 7 30 p m A prayer meeting is set for Thursday evening at 7 30 o'clock.
A prayer service conducted by the West Side Evangelistic Club will be held tonight at the home of Rufus Davis, 616 Arch Street, in a local neighborhood gathering. The event invites community members to join for reflection and fellowship.
The residence of Hub Morris between Kernersville and Walkertown caught fire while the family was away. With the water system frozen neighbors used snow as a substitute to fight the flames, which were soon controlled and the home saved. No damage amount was learned.
Ohio County Wheeling finds a vein of 100 000 tons of coal during airport construction but deems it low grade and unusable for fuel. No bids were received to sell it and relief clients reject its use. The county plans to arrange disposal as the project continues.
Central Carolina Telephone Company plans to replace the automatic dialing system in Kernersville with an operator system. A company representative from Southern Pines will assist the local manager. The switch requires 107 transmitters and receivers and three operators to serve Kernersville and nearby communities.
The Friday session of Thomasville Court disposed of several drunkenness and speeding charges with no major outcomes. Convictions heard included Don B. Tipton James W. Wall James Clarence Wood George H. Leonard Lottie Jacobs Hal Burton Floyd Marsh Banner Boggs Gladys Yates and James Joseph Smith.
Williamstown residents note the Williams College outing club will haul snow to Sheep Hill to ensure favorable conditions for the winter carnival on Friday and Saturday.
Two young ministers accepted Judge Philip Gilliam's offer to suspend traffic fines in exchange for praying for greater traffic safety. One of them, Reverend Robert W. Shumm, agreed to pray for the judge as well.
Dr Albert N Johnson of Sacramento reports his English setter Dyke vanished then reappeared at a Bird Dog club meeting. Dyke’s unexpected return drew attention from members.
Conrad W Crutchfield was unanimously elected president of the Kernersville Credit Union for 1940 at a board meeting. Other officers named include J W McCorkle as vice president Fred H Morris as secretary treasurer B A Helms M W Tucker and William W Fulp as loan committee and Dr O L Joyner A N Linville and Hugh Justice on the supervisory committee.
Dr. N G Greer superintendent Mills Home spoke to Boy Scouts and guests on conservation of youth at the annual Main Street Methodist Church Scout dinner in Thomasville. He urged three aims: good wholesome birth, happy childhood, and a sense of security. The event was hosted for parents and guests with R B Carpenter as toastmaster and Austin L Elliott coordinating arrangements.
Wakefield lumberjacks report caps stolen at night by a bird believed to be a great horned owl or hawk. One man first claimed an attack. four more later reported headgear thefts and two sustained head cuts from talons.
Indy Ferryman who escaped from Michigan City State Prison two years ago asks American consul in Mexico City for rail fare back to prison to receive medical heart treatment. governor says funds unavailable.
In Greenville on February 3, the Polk County 4-H Club team captured the crop judging contest at the NC Crop Improvement Association exhibition. Taylorsville High School won the Future Farmers of America contest. In Salford, England police posted signs reading Police on helmets and lit them during blackouts.
In Allentown Pennsylvania farmer John Fink watched as a small airplane taxied to his back door and a young pilot asked for directions to the nearby Allen town Bethlehem airport. The plane then took off from the pasture.
A political campaign note reflects the stance that times must improve, but the effort drew no volunteers or supporters. The brief hints at a lack of interest from potential backers or entrants.
The Christian Science Churches and Societies announce that Love will be the Sunday lesson sermon at 11 oclock in the morning at 31914 North Main Street. The Reading Room will be open to the public on Wednesday and Friday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
In Norman Oklahoma County seeks a prosecutor as none of the parties have a candidate ready. A Democratic Central Committee member appeals to the Oklahoma University law school for a young graduate to consider coming to our county to run for the office.
City Judge Albert H. Ellett rules that Mike the pit bull committed a crime by biting postmen and sentences the dog to six months isolation, noting the dog only attacked postmen after a mail carrier mistreated him.
In Green Bay, a 27-year-old farm woman named Mrs Lenor Steuner gave birth to a nine pound nine ounce daughter just after her husband halted at a hospital yesterday. The couple previously welcomed a daughter four years ago at home during a snowbound period while the doctor struggled to reach them.
A temperance-focused lesson examines Genesis created in God’s image and humanity’s role. It links body and spirit as temples of the Holy Ghost, urging separation from sin, mindful eating and conduct, and striving for holiness in fear of God.
Clark Gable and Carole Lombard spent a night in their station wagon during a Mexican storm near Ensenada. Friends report no distress as heavy rain washed out roads and the couple headed toward the La Brea Gun Club for a gathering.
Guilford County transfers list multiple plats and lot conveys in High Point and surrounding townships. Transactions include C T H Corporation to James Bean and wife on East R Street, E D Steele to J Myatt and wife on En Street, W C Cornatger to Realty and Loan Company on Chapman Street, Starmount to D B Leonard on Friendly Garden Road, and Essie Gamble to Go Stuart Satterfield on A C Coltrane property with other noted transfers in Fentress Sumner and Friendship townships.
Boone NC Feb 3 The Appalachian Mountain Forensics tournament reached finals with 70 contestants from ten colleges in North Carolina and nearby states. After two rounds Bryce Ratchford North Carolina State and Bob Goldberg Wake Forest led the boys in debate, Flowers Clark Appalachian trailing by a point. Among girls Kathryn Mi Appalachian State held a slight edge over Susan Patterson Winthrop.
Fire Chief Frank Shaw said that N. E. Cannady the star electrical inspector condemned all electric wiring in another dormitory at A. and T. College. North Dormitory damaged by fire Monday night has also been condemned.
Madeline Brun, a French hat designer, testified in Dublin that a hat sold at 7.25 dollars can be made from material costing about 4 cents. The remark underscores the cost structure discussed during the trial.
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