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High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Feb 06, 1937

Page

8

Retired Naval Commander Charles Stanworth Dies at 73

Robbins Tilden of Tampa reports the death of Commander Charles S. Stanworth U S Navy retired at 73 in Norfolk Virginia. A 1885 USNA graduate, he served aboard the Cruiser Baltimore in the Spanish American War and saw action in the Boxer Rebellion. He retired in 1907 as commander, was recalled for World War I service, and testified on Mare Island Naval Base matters.

Robbins Tilden Norfolk Charles Stanworth U. S. Navy United Naval Academy Baltimore Manila Bay Fifth Naval District McCean Mare Island Naval Base Peninsular Telephone Company Tampa United States Claude C. Belmont R. N Mr. Tilden The Telephone Company Belmont Navy Uet C. 8S. Stanworth Tilden

First X-ray Apparatus Exhibit in Rochester 1896

The first X-ray apparatus in America was shown at the Dime Museum in Rochester New York during 1896.

America Dime Museum Rochester N. Y

Damages sought in 1936 wreck case in High Point

The L. H. Bottoms Truck Lines sues E. T. Adcock and J. A. Kennedy for 3650 dollars after a March 1 1936 highway crash near Rocky Mount North Carolina. The company claims the truck was damaged 1650 dollars and faults the drivers for intoxication and fault admissions. It seeks 2000 dollars in punitive damages in addition to actual damages.

L. H. Bottoms Truck Lines, Inc High Point Municipal Court E. T. Adcock J. A. Kennedy Rocky Mount N. C Kennedy Adcock

Flood relief donations top 10808 dollars in High Point

The High Point flood relief fund now totals more than 10 808 01 dollars after further gifts collected since yesterday. Contributions may be sent to The Enterprise Red Cross or the local radio station, with several donors listed by name and amount in the notice.

Enterprise Red — Office Radio Stoon Bennett Advertising Ageny P. L. Cantrell Ralph W. OO

Return to City from Southern Agricultural meeting trip

Dr. J. H. Stallings state coordinator of the Soil Conservation Service A. H. Veazy chief agronomist and C C 4H Flory chief forester returned to this city last night from a four day trip to Nashville Tennessee where they attended the meeting of the Southern Agricultural association.

J. H. Stallings Soil Conservation Service A. H. Veazy Flory Nashville Tenn Southern Agricultural Association

Rev R D Camp To Speak At Mt Vernon Sunday

Rev R D Camp pastor of the First Emmanuel Baptist church will preach at Mt Vernon Baptist church Sunday at 3 PM on the Home Missions Program. He will be accompanied by his choir and congregation. In local basketball, William Penn Tigers beat Burlington 30-15. girls lost 18-12. Bar ney Humphrey scored 17 points for the Tigers with key support from Smith Brown Alston and Torrence. The Tigers unveiled satin white uniforms with black borders to reduce color confusion. Girls defense and offense struggled. Miller and Moffitt stood out for Burlington.

R. D. Camp Mt. Vernon First Emmanuel Baptist Church Mt. Vernon Baptist Church Home Missions William Penn Tigers Burlington Barney Humphrey Humphrey Smith Brown Alston Torrence Tigers Miller Moffitt

Reverend Hoyle Love Accepts Dual North Newton and Reeds Post

Reverend Hoyle L. Love, longtime pastor at West End Baptist in High Point and six months at Genola, has accepted calls to lead North Newton Baptist and Reeds Baptist churches. He and his family will move to Reeds next Wednesday, with the Reeds pastorate about five miles from Lexington. Love came to High Point about nine years ago from Grocer, North Carolina.

Hoyle L. Love West End Genola North Newton Reeds Baptist Church

Negro Bellboy Arrested After Liquor Found at Hotel

George Reid a 35 year old Negro of 505 Underhill street was charged with violating the prohibition law after plain clothes officers raided the Sheraton hotel servants quarters noon today. Reid said to be a bellboy was held on $200 bond while hotel manager denied knowledge of the liquor. All whiskey was bonded and reportedly high in price.

George Reid Underhill Street Plainclothes Sheraton Hotel

Widely Known Citizen CHAS. T. WILLIS DIES AT 79

Charles Tucker Willis known as Uncle Charlie dies at 4 45 AM after a stroke two weeks earlier. Born May 27 1857 in New Bern he moved to the city after the Civil War and lived on English Street. Survived by nieces and nephews including Chas H Hall Mrs T P Ashford Dr H Stuart Willie S H Willis and C B Willis and Mrs Sensenbach. Funeral Sunday 2 30 PM from the Sensenbach residence with Rev J P Hipps officiating and burial at Oakwood Memorial Park.

Charles Tucker Willis Charlie E. E. Sensenbach Colonial Drive Mr. Willis New Bern Alonzo Nancy Bradley Willis Willis South Main Street The Security Bank and Trust Company English Street Willis Park Chas. H. Hall T. P. Ashford H. Stuart Willie Northville Mich

Betty Jane Johnson Dies at Age Two in Jamestown

Bettie Jane Johnson two year old daughter of Mr and Mrs M E Johnson of Jamestown died yesterday afternoon at 5 o clock after a two week illness. Survived by parents two brothers Norman and James Johnson paternal grandparents Mr and Mrs George D Johnson of Lucama NC maternal grandparents Mr and Mrs C T Burton of Jamestown. Body taken to the Burton home in Jamestown for funeral Sunday at 2 30 pm conducted by Rev C N Royal Green Street Baptist Church. Interment location not yet determined.

Betty Jane Johnson Bettie Jane Johnson M. E. Johnson Jamestown Norman James Johnson George D. Johnson Lucama N. C C. T. Burton C. N. Royal Green Street Baptist Church

Duke Power Holds Banquet For Local Office Staff

Duke Power Co employees gathered at the Sheraton hotel ballroom for a dinner meeting. Acting manager H A Davis opened the program and D A Cauble served as toastmaster. J Paul Lucas of Charlotte outlined plans for a local sales campaign. Guests included A V Harrill of Charlotte and K K Garrett of Greensboro.

Duke Power Company Sheraton H. A. Davis D. A. Cauble J. Paul Lucas Charlotte A. V. Harrill K. K. Garrett Greensboro

Rankin Memorial Sunday Schedule and Playcast

Rankin Memorial announces Sunday school at 9 45 a m with preaching at 11 by Rev Edward Suits. The Lord s Supper will be observed and the C E Society meets at 6 15 p m. At 7 15 p m the Young People present a play The Christian Endeavor Broadcast.

Edw. Suits C. E. Society Christian Endeavor

Sunday School and Sermons at First Methodist Protestant

Sunday School meets at 9 45 in the morning at the First Methodist Protestant church. Rev J Clay Madison preaches at 11 on The Power of a Good Life and at 7 30 in the evening on The Art of Forgetting. Christian Endeavor events feature Ralph Vance speaking on Christian Endeavor Builders and the Intermediate society at 6 30 P M. Dr P E Lindley addresses the Young People's group at 6 30 P M on Religion as a Protestant Sees It.

First Methodist Protestant J. Clay Madison Christian Endeavor Ralph Vance Christian Endeavor Builders Intermediate Christian Endeavor Society

Church Schedule With Dr. J D Williams Preaching

Sunday school begins at 9 45 A M with preaching at 11 A M and 7 30 P M by Pastor Dr J D Williams The C E society meets at 615 P M Prayer meeting is held Wednesday evening at 730 P M

J. D. Williams C. E. Society

Baptist West End Service Schedule and Illness Notice

Rev. James N. Bowman will lead Sunday school at 9 30 a m and morning service at 11 with the topic Counting the Cost of Discipleship. Evening preaching at 7 and B T U at 6 30 p m. Due to illness Rev J M Hilliard will preach at both services. public invited.

Ennis and Redding S&tts James N. Bowman J. M. Hilliard

Episco pal Saint Marys Lenten Services Schedule

Quinquagesima Sunday observances include Holy Communion at 8 a.m. and 11 a.m. church services, 9:45 a.m. church school, 6 p.m. Y P 8. Ash Wednesday Feb 10 features Holy Communion at 10 a.m. with penitential office and 7:30 p.m. sermon. Thursday 10 a.m. Holy Communion and instruction. Friday 4 p.m. children's service.

Spirit to Head Sunday Christian Science Services

The lesson sermon in all Christ, Scientist churches will be on Spirit. Services start at 11 a.m. each Sunday at 309 North Main Street. Reading room hours are Tuesday and Paya afternoons from 2 to 7:30.

Churches and Societies of Christ Scientist North Main Street

I Am the Light of the World Lesson Summary

The lesson centers on John 8 12 31 and 9 1 11 where Jesus proclaims I am the light of the world He guides through trials and sin and promises that following Him yields the light of life Believers are urged to remain in His word seek truth and continue in faith The healer story of the blind man shows transformation and the call to witness for Christ and shine His light to others

Jerusalem Jesus Heaven God Christ Christ Jesus

Wesleyan Methodist Service Schedule at Hayworth Memorial

Sunday school at 9 45 a m communion at 11 a m with message The Dangers of the Sanctified pastor evangelistic talk at 7 15 p m Wesleyan Young People meet at 6 p m subject Lifes Profit and Loss Account mid week prayer at 7 15 p m Wednesday.

Hayworth Memorial Wesleyan Young People

Catholic St Edward's Masses and devotions schedule

Masses on Sunday at 8 and 10 am with Week 7 am. Evening devotions on Sunday Wednesday and Friday at 7 30 p.m.

Church of God First announces services and guest talk

The Church of God at 1012 Asheboro Street with Rev. E Earl Wells as pastor lists Sunday school at 10 a.m. and morning worship at 11. Christian Crusaders at 6 30 p.m. followed by service at 7 30 p.m. Mrs E Earl Wells recently returned from an extended St Louis Missouri visit speaks in Crusaders about Mississippi and Ohio valley floods. Evening sermon by pastor welcomes all.

FIRST Asheboro St E. Earl Wells Christian Crusaders St. Louis Mississippi Ohio Valley

Church Services Schedule with Sermons and Activities

At 11 a.m. Rev. D. W. Howell will preach on A Cry For Help Answered and at 7 p.m. on A Great Faith. Sunday school is at 9:45 a.m. Junior choir practice at 5:30 p.m. Epworth League at 6:15 p.m. Prayer meeting Wednesday at 7 p.m. Regular choir practice Friday at 7 p.m.

D. W. Howell Epworth League

Preaching at Ward Street and Archdale Churches Sunday

Rev Charles White will preach at Ward Street Sunday morning with Rev J W Groce at Archdale. Ward Street holds an evening service at 7 o clock. Sunday School at both churches begins at 9 45 A M.

Ward Street Archdale Charles White J. W. Groce

Church services led by Rev J D Fairchild at North Hamilton

Bible school at 9 45 morning worship at 11 led by Rev J D Fairchild of Winston Salem. Christian Endeavor at 630 in the evening.

North Hamilton Street

Robbins to Preach on Purity and Turning Point

Reverend H. H. Robbins, pastor, will preach Sunday morning on Blessed Are the Pure in Heart and in the evening on The Turning Point. Bible school is scheduled for 9 30 a.m.

H. H. Robbins

Why Are Sin and Satan Permitted Sermon Topic

Rev Hoy L Fesperman delivers the morning sermon on why sin and Satan are permitted The Mission Band meets during church hour The Christian Endeavor society gathers Sunday evening at 630 p m The evening sermon is The Last Chance of Two Men Boy Scouts meet Tuesday at 7 p m Mid week prayer Wednesday at 730 Everyone invited to weekly Sunday school at 945 and home visitation next Sunday afternoon

Hoy L. Fesperman Mission Band Christian Endeavor Society Boy Scouts

Wesley Memorial Church Service Schedule

Wesley Memorial Church announces 9:45 A M church school with age groups and 11 A M worship featuring Dr Ee H Blackard on Becoming a Moulder of Souls. Evening services 7 30 P M and 6 15 P M Young People events with Arch K Schoch. Wednesday 7 30 Prayer meeting. The Light of the World closes Spirits Messages of the Masterpieces.

Wesley Memorial Church Ee. H. Blackard Arch K. Schoch Holman Hunt Blackard

Church Services Announced With Evening Prayer Meeting

Church school will meet at 9 30 a m. The pastor will preach at 11 a m and 7 30 p m. Special music at both services. Prayer meeting will be held Wednesday at 7 30 p m in the church annex. The public is invited to all services.

Wll

Gospel Tabernacle Sunday Schedule and Evening Sermons

The Gospel Tabernacle offers Sunday school at 9 45 a m morning worship at 11 00 a m with a sermon on The Onward Look from PhilippiansPrayer service is at 3 00 p m Young People meet at 6 30 p m and evangelistic service at 7 30 p m with Rev Williams sermon So He Paid the Fare A cottage prayer meeting is Tuesday at 7 30 p m at Mrs Birely 508 Fast Green Street mid week service Thursday 7 30 p m and Men's Prayer Bank Saturday at 7 p m

Williams

Reverend Edwards to Preach Sunday and Wednesday

Rev W J Edwards will preach at 11 AM and 7 PM Sunday and again Wednesday at the church which invites the public to attend.

Parthenon color scheme features red yellow and gold

A color scheme inspired by the Parthenon in Athens uses red, gold and a tie color. The ensemble emphasizes warm tones and classical motifs for design.

Parthenon Athens

Tibetan Straw Drinking Tradition Through the Ages

Ancient Tibetan use of straws to drink beverages highlights long standing culinary habit. The practice reflects cultural rituals around everyday fluids and traditional beverage preparation.

England Faces Dog Population Across Uninhabited Homes

Reports indicate one dog per four uninhabited houses in England, highlighting a surprising ratio of canine presence to housing availability. The statistic raises questions about animal ownership patterns and housing vacancy trends across the country.

England

Young People's Meeting and Prayer Services Schedule

A notice lists a Young People's meeting at 6 30 p m and prayer services Tuesday night at Mrs Mollie Johnson on Vail street Bible class at the church Monday night at 7 30 o'clock.

Mollie Johnson Vail Street

One Story House Destroyed by Fire on Perry Street

Fire destroyed a one story dwelling at 104 Perry street near 6 this morning. Firefighters arrived too late to determine a definite cause. E. D. Steele named owner. the house was occupied by Negro residents.

Perry Street E. D. Steele

Escaped convict Clary arrested in city

F C Clary who escaped from county roads near Asheville on May 8 1936 was arrested by local police last night and guards from the camp are to reach the city today to return him to prison. He was sentenced to 10 to 15 years for second degree murder in Alexander County North Carolina and had served four years when he escaped. He is married and a father.

F. C. Clary Asheville Clary Alexander County N. C

Philadelphia Accepts England’s First Fire Fighting Apparatus

Philadelphia bought its first fire fighting apparatus from England in 17198.

Philadelphia England

Sea Anemone Reproduces by Fragmenting Foot

description explains sea anemone as an animal that resembles a plant and reproduces by tearing off portions of its broad foot which then develop into full new anemones as they attach to surfaces.

Faith Groups Rally for Prayer and Music Events

Tomorrow morning at 6 30 the parish will hold worship with pastor Clara I Cox speaking on So sons from the Life. At 6 30 p m the societies plan a program. The A Capella Guilford College choir will sing tomorrow afternoon in Springfield. Next Friday a special Day of Prayer is set at the Blair home. A prayer gram and supper are planned.

Clara I. Cox A Capella Guilford College Friends In Springfield Woman's Blair Home

Oak Hill Sunday Schedule and Activities

Oak Hill notices list Sunday school at 9 40 Reverend Osborn will preach at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. Christian Endeavor at 6 p.m. Mid week prayer meeting Wednesday at 7 30 p.m.

Oak Hill Osborn Christian Enedavor

Evening church schedule with speakers and groups

The notice lists a morning Bible study in the annex for the B group and a public service at 11 o clock with special speaker Mrs. Passmore Elkinton from Philadelphia as chair of the Friends World Committee. Evening programs include junior and senior Christian groups and an adult worship service with Tom speaking on The Moody Centenary. A mid week prayer meeting follows with Wade Hiatt presiding.

Passmore Elkinton Delphia Friends World Tom Moody Centenary Cc. E Wade Hiatt

Luthera Sermon at 7:30 On Faith Text Romans 8:31

A church service announces a 7:30 sermon titled Faith with the text Romans 8 31. Sunday school is scheduled for 9 45.

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