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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1927
Page
6
Mr and Mrs Tom Parnell of Winston-Salem announce the birth of a daughter, Alice Glean, on February 7. Mrs Parnell before marriage was Pauline Davis of this city.
Mary Duncan and Ade laide McAnally returned to Salem College to resume their studies after a weekend visit with their parents, Dr. and Mrs. W. J. McAnally, on South Main Street. Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Hauser moved into a new home on Chestnut Street, and Mr. and Mrs. Noah Davis spent the weekend in Mebane.
The Rev F L Conrad delivered a sermon at Emmanuel Lutheran Church on Joshua and its themes of conquest, division, and leadership. He linked Jericho’s fall and Rahab’s scarlet cord to salvation, noted Achan’s sin and death, and contrasted Joshua’s era with prophetic implications for faith and obedience.
The text recalls Achan’s punishment for disobedience and ends with Josus urging the Israelites to choose whom to serve. It argues for a household religion, urging homes to honor and reverence the Lord as the Great Captain of salvation, and to commit to serving the Lord in daily life.
Opening services were held yesterday in the new Calvary Methodist Episcopal church on East Green Street. Large crowds attended both morning and night services praising the building and the worship. Dr. J. B. Craven preached in the morning on The Purpose of the Church and the Loyalty of Its Members. Mrs. C. L. Steidley of Charlotte led the night service to another large congregation.
Durham Duke University professor William H. Blas son, long-time chairman on graduate instruction committees, is elected dean of the new Duke University graduate school. Public invited to hear her speak each night at the church.
Funeral services for Lemuel B. Leach a Thomasville resident who died Friday were held at Fair Grove Methodist Episcopal church at 2 PM with Rev. D R Proffett and Rev. P E Parker officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery. Ministers praised the deceased’s Christian life. Pallbearers included Joseph Blair and several Clapp and Leach relatives. a large gathering attended.
A demonstration of the latest fire fighting method will be held opposite City Hall on Tuesday February 8 at 4 p m under Chief Horney. The Miracle Fire Chemical Co conducts the exhibition and a demonstrator will set himself on fire to illustrate the technique.
Finear reports services for Mrs. Martha George Pike wife of S. C. Pike who died at 602 East Green Street were conducted at their residence yesterday at 3 30 pm. Rev Tom Alderman Sykes of Central Friends church Miss Clara I Cox Springfield Friends church and Rev J M Hilliard officiated. Burial followed at Oakwood Memorial Park. The service opened with scripture and prayer. A quartet sang Abide With Me and a solo sang Who Fathoms the Eternal Thought. Pallbearers and flowerbearers are named.
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