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High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Feb 11, 1939

Page

2

Weather Today Noon Readings and Rainfall

Today at noon the temperature was 68 degrees with a low last night of 40 and a high yesterday of 58. Rainfall measured 0.23 inches.

North Carolina Weather Watch with Coastal Clearing Expected

Occasional rain in the afternoon fading near the coast tonight. Cold tonight with a colder trend Sunday, clearing near the coast in the morning. Hatteras to Jacksonville sees moderate to fresh southwest winds shifting to northerly with overcast and showers tonight and likely Sunday morning. Sandy Hook to Hatteras shows winds from north to northwest, overcast skies, rain tonight, and rain on Sunday.

North Carolina Hatteras Jacksonville Sandy Hook Cental Exreme

Albert R. Hicks Sr. 92 Confederate veteran funeral held

Funeral services were held today for Albert R. Hicks Sr. 92, longtime resident and one of Uplin county's last Confederate veterans. He died Thursday.

Albert KR Hicks Faison Albert R. Hicks, Sr Uplin County

Denton Man Benjamin Gallimore Died After Illness

Benjamin M Gallimore aged 73 died at his Denton home Friday morning after more than three months illness He was a longtime Davidson county resident and miner who lived in Emmons Township before farming Survived by widow Crissie Workman three brothers and three sisters A short service will be at his Denton home Sunday at 9 30 AM then to Deep River Friends Church for burial

Benjamin M. Gallimore Denton Davidson County W. Va Emmons Davidson Unty Crissie Workman Mr. Gallimore Paul Gallimore Denon J. A. Galliore Charlotte W. S. Galliore Greensboro F. Iallimore Ister W. L. Gordon Deepiver Friends Church Highoint Guilford County

Kennedy Ella S. Kennedy obituary a Davidson county native

Ella S. Kennedy of Thomasville died at the Kennedy home Friday after a short illness. Born September 9, 1861 in Davidson county, she was believed to be the last of her line and had lived with relatives in Thomasville. Funeral at Pleasant Grove M P Church Saturday at 2 p.m. conducted by Rev. F. P. Love. Burial in church cemetery.

Ella Kennedy Hamasville Pleasant Grove M. P Rev F. P. Love

William Suttles Kept in Fatal Dana Plunge

WILLIAM SUTTLES of Dana, N C, 5, was killed when a cape plunged off Mud Creek Gites near Hendersonville. Three others were injured, T J Gibbs, D Bert Gibbs, and Edna Gibbs, all Dana residents, with no serious injuries reported.

Wiltiam Suttles Hendersonville N. C William Suttles Dana T. J. Gibbs D. Bert Gibbs Edna Ibbs Rothers

North Carolina House Rejects Two Punishment Bills

Enterprise Bureau reports North Carolina House refuses to abolish capital punishment or broaden indecent exposure laws without a two thirds vote. Judiciary No. 2 reports unfavorable. a lawyer fee bill passed 79 to 10 on first vote and 106 to 2 on second reading. Representative Moore cites deplorable insane asylum conditions and promises public exposure of findings after session.

Enterprise Bureau Sir Walter Hotel Raleigh North Carolina House Dan

Justice Seawell Observes Senate Rules Bill Debate

In the lobby yesterday morning Supreme Court Justice A. A. F. Seawell stood unseen as an unfavorable report was made on the bill authorizing the Supreme Court to issue rules for all North Carolina courts. He was not lobbying and gave no reaction.

Supreme Court A. A. F. Seawell North Carolina

Court Rules Bill Moves Toward Final Passage

The court rules bill returns to circulation with a favorable minority report on the calendar for a vote adopt minority report. Victor Braynt, a bill proponent, moves to re refer to courts and judicial districts committee for a substitute. His motion wins after debate over status of an unfavorably reported measure.

Victor Braynt Courts and Judicial Districts Committee

Gregg Cherry Explains UC C Bills On Readings

Gregg Cherry rose yesterday morning to explain the U C C bills on third reading. He had done the same duty the day before when they were on second. His explanation will rank as a gem: These bills mean exactly the same thing today as they meant yesterday.

Gregg Cherry

County Lawyers in Jackson County Jab at State Bar

Dan Tompkins argues sentiment among Jackson County lawyers shows the State Bar, Incorporated, is in very bad odor in the region.

Dan Tompkins County Jackson State Bar, Incorporated Neck of the Woods

Money Bills Take Shape In North Carolina Legislature

The North Carolina legislature peers into next year with bills on sales tax exemptions for building materials and a $200,000 slot machine tax. The joint appropriations committee boosts the University of North Carolina general fund by 368,174 but cuts tuition and faculty raises, and votes to raise out of state tuition to 75. A bill to end capital punishment may fail, with life terms possible for certain crimes. Assemblymen seek salary increases from 600 to 900 and study consolidating state libraries. The highway commission backs shifting 7 million to general funds and a 5 million road bond. A department of justice is proposed to unify crime investigations. The adult education fund gets a boost.

Joint Appropriations Committee University of North Carolina Advisory Budget Commission Mallison Pamlico State Library Library Commission Historical Commission State Highway and Public Works Commission Hoey House Senate Department of Justice Appropriations Committee

Publicity Wins in State Assembly Reflects Open Sessions

The assembly favors publicity over secrecy with fewer executive sessions. Senator W. G. Clark urged reporters be allowed to stay to learn outcomes, arguing openness. Resentment also greeted Mayor George Iseley’s bid to block the Tobacco Road road show at Raleigh auditorium.

W. G. Clark Joint Committee On Agriculture George Iseley Tobacco Road Raleigh

Ladies' day in the senate lobbies honors three senators’ families

Friday in the senate lobbies observed ladies' day with courtesies for the wives and daughters of Senators Bellamy Frink and Umstead. Annie Reed Umstead was named an honorary payette of the senate.

Senate Bellamy Frink Umstead Annie Reed Umstead

Take Your Choice Warren or Halifax

Warren County officials propose a special election to decide whether Littleton should belong to Warren or Halifax County. The move aims to resolve the town’s uncertain position and its economic, social, and political challenges. Local resident John Picot urged the vote, citing burdens from the current split.

Warren OR Halifax Warrenton N.C Littleton Warren Warren County General Assembly John Picot

North Carolina panel discusses pension moves and voting reform

The joint finance committee backed transferring 299518 to vocational programs and adding Confederate widows to old age benefit lists without reducing pensions. They debated liquor tax cuts and a sales tax exemption plan while a special committee prepared to curb absentee voting in primaries and tighten ballot rules.

Joint Finance Committee Davis Dare Underwood Hertford House

Wright Named Thomasville Woodmen Speaker at Camp

Ernest A Wright of High Point addressed Thomasville Woodmen camp No 206 Friday evening. George D Walter of High Point spoke briefly. Delegates planned for the W O W banquet February 25 and for the State Head camp at Elizabeth City April 17 18 with David L Disher and Falls Templeton named as delegates and J D Stinson as alternate.

The Enterprise Bureau Commerce Street Thomasville Ernest A. Wright High Point Thomasville Camp Wooden of the World George D. Walter Woodmen of the World Sheraton Hotel Elizabeth City David L. Disher Falls Templeton J. D. Stinson

Eleven Die as Burma Rioters Hit by Military Police

Eleven killed and nineteen injured when military police fired into a riotous mob in Mandalay Burma yesterday, an official statement disclosed today.

Mandalay Burma

Methodist Protestant Services Schedule

Services will start at 9 45 with Sunday school led by J A Lee superintendent. Preaching at 11 and 7 30 by Rev Edward Suits. Christian Endeavor at 6 30. Mid week prayer meeting Wednesday at 7 30.

J. A. Lee Edward Suits Christian Endeavor

Welch Memorial Church Service Schedule

Welch Memorial announces Sunday school at 9 45 a m with Dr J D Williams preaching at 11 a m and 7 30 p m Prayer service is set for Wednesday evening at 7 30 p m

Welch Memorial Sunday School J. D. Williams

Sunday School and Sermon at Local Church Programs

First Sunday school at 9 45 with J H Pritchard in charge. Rev J Clay Madison will preach at 11 on Religion and Common Sense. Choir to sing Behold If God So Loved Us. Race Relations Sunday observed in junior church with B W Hackney Jr. Speaking. Girl Scout troop to sing The Prayer of a Norwegian Child and Were You There. At 7 30 A M D B Zion church plans sacred music and spirituals. 6 30 Miss Clara I Cox to speak on Hands Across Racial Barriers to Young People. Junior and Intermediate Christian Endeavor meet at 6 30.

J. H. Pritchard J. Clay Madison Barnby B. W. Hackney, Jr Konitz A. M. DB. Zion Colored Church Clara I. Cox Springfield Friends Church

Sunday Worship and Evening Sermons Schedule

Sunday school at 9:45 a.m. Morning worship at 11 a.m. Pastor Rev. O. L. Easter will lead with the sermon The Abundance of Godly Living. Evening service at 7 p.m. subject Christ Driven Among Wild Beast. Christian Endeavor at 6:15 p.m. Mid-week service Wednesday at 7:30 p.m.

Rev O. L. Easter Christ Christian Endeavor

Tabernacle Union Church Weekly Services Schedule

Rev S E Taylor pastor. Sunday school 9 45 morning service 11 00. Evening service 6 30. Breathe service 7 30. Prayer Tuesday at Bain home Foust Street. Thursday 7 30 tabernacle. Prayer tonight Tucker home 611 Prospect Street.

S. E. Taylor Bain Foust Street the Tabernacle J. A. Tucker Prospect Street

Sunday church services and Bible classes schedule

Morning worship at 9 45 a m led by Rev H P Williams. Young People and adult societies meet. Evangelistic service 7 30 p m Tuesday. Cottage prayer at John Butler 321 West Russell street Tuesday 7 p m. Undenominational Bible classes Thursday 7 30 p m Tabernacle mid week Friday 7 p m night school Saturday 7 30 p m church prayer service.

H. P. Williams John Butler West Russell Street Tabernacle

Wesleyan Sunday Services Schedule Given

Wesleyan church holds Sunday school at 9 45 a m with J H Witaker as superintendent. Morning service at 11 a m led by Rev D C Stone. Evening service at 7 30 p m with Delmar Kennedy as leader. Prayer meeting is Wednesday at 7 30 p m.

Holiness Pentecostal Service Schedule

Rev. C. Francis Noble leads at 612 Highland Avenue with Sunday school at 9 30 a m M Strother superintendent Preaching at 10 45 a m The Message to the Church Preaching at 1 p m The Church Preaching at 7 p m Young Peoples meeting at 5 30 p m Delmar Byerly president Bible study and prayer meeting every Wednesday at 7 30 p m

C. Francis Noble Highland Avenue M. Strother Young Peoples Delmar Byerly

First Holiness Church at 712 South Hamilton Street

Reverend O L Ruth leads services at First Holiness on South Hamilton Street with Sunday school at 9 30 a m and classes for all ages led by J D Jennings. Miss Helen Vincent of Greensboro preaches at 11 a m and 7 30 p m. Young People meet at 6 15 p m under Mrs A V Brown. Wednesday prayer at 7 30 p m and Friday cottage prayer. A welcome awaits you at any service.

First Holiness South Hamilton Street O. L. Ruth J. D. Jennings Helen Vincent Greensboro Young People A. V. Brown

Lutheran Emmanuel Sermon Titles Announce Evening Series

The 11 o clock sermon at Lutheran Emmanuel will be "Advances In Faith" with the text "And his disciples believed on him" from St John 2:12. An evening talk at 7 30 p m titled "Religion By Heart" completes the service schedule.

Methodist Church Sunday Schedule on Main Street

Williams pastor leads Church school at 9 30 to 10 45. Worship at 11 a m and 7 p m. Young people's meeting at 6. Prayer meeting Wednesday at 7 with messages from officers and teachers on Evangelism in the Church School. All young people invited.

N. Vu. Williams

Wesley Memorial Church Weekly Schedule Update

Wesley Memorial lists Sunday services at 9 45 for church school and 11 for The Life Everlasting by Dr Blackard. Evening events include 5 30 Young People choir 6 30 Fellowship supper with Vaughn Boone speaking 7 30 Toyohiko Kagawa. Midweek events and other activities require reservations.

Wesley Memorial Church School Blackard Vaughn Boone Toyohiko Kagawa Wesley Fellowship Party Church Visitation

Ward Street Archdale Ward Street Services and Youth Events

Ward Street holds preaching at 11 a.m. and a Young Peoples meeting at 7 p.m. Archdale hosts a 7:30 p.m. program with the Green Club from Allen J. High School performing songs.

Ward Street Archdale Young Peoples Meeting Green Club Allen J. High School

Pastor Schedule for Jamestown and Oakdale Churches

G W Fink, pastor, preaches at Jamestown 11 a.m. and Oakdale 7 p.m. Sunday school at both churches 10 a.m. Young People meet Oakdale 6 15 p.m. and Jamestown 6 45 p.m.

Jamestown Oakdale G. W. Fink

Highland T G Smith Pastor Schedule

Sunday school begins at 9 30 a m with morning worship at 10 45. Evening worship at 6 39 p m followed by 7 30 p m service. Mid week service on Wednesday.

T. G. Smith

Young People and Personal Discipline Sermon Theme

D. W. Howell, pastor, leads 11 a.m. service on Young People and Personal Discipline. Evening sermon at 7 p.m. titled Wonderous Sights for Open Eyes. League programs at 6 p.m. Prayer meeting Wednesday. choir practice Friday at 7 30.

D. W. Howell

Church of God Services at Corner Clinton and Redding

Sunday school begins at 9 45 a m with John Finger as superintendent Morning worship follows at 11 a m led by Co B Sullivan pastor Missionary meeting at 6 45 p m led by Miss Mae Benson Evangelistic service at 7 30 p m and a Saturday night Young People’s service at 7 30 led by Mrs Florence Cristy

Clinton and Redding Streets John Finger Co. B. Sullivan Mae Benson Florence Cristy

Sunday church services and groups announced at Os car McCampbell church

Sunday school begins at 10 a.m. with Os car McCampbell as superintendent. Worship at 11 a.m. features a theme titled A Question and Its Answer by Pastor Clifton C. Pearson. Junior and Senior Christian Endeavor societies meet at 6 p.m. in the church.

Oscar McCampbell Clifton C. Pearson Christian Endeavor

Central Bible School Opens With Talks on Faith and Mission

Central Bible School begins at 9 45 with morning worship at 11 00 where Mrs Henry White discusses Quakerism in Action as shown in Washington and Philadelphia committee meetings. Evening worship at 6 30 features the question Is it Right or Wrong. Prof Samuel Haworth and Mrs Haworth, visiting guests and longtime pastors, attend with Miss Esther Baird the missionary speaker.

Central Bible School Henry White Washington Philadelphia Christian Endeavor Societies Samuel Haworth Esther Baird India

Springfield church schedules Sunday sessions and meetings

Springfield Sunday school opens tomorrow at 10 with worship at 11 led by Miss Clara I Cox who will speak on The Debt We Owe the Jew. Evening 6 30 Christian Endeavor groups meet and Senior society discusses Hands Across Racial Barriers. Next Wednesday discusses Friends meetings organization and business.

Springfield Clara I. Cox Christian Endeavor Societies Organization of Friends

Episcop ally St Mary’s Sunday Services Schedule

The church holds Sexagesima Sunday or the second Sunday before Lent with Holy Communion at 8 a.m. Church school follows at 9 45 a.m. Morning prayer and sermon at 11 a.m. Includes Young People’s Service League activities.

Young People’s Service League

Great Emancipator Horizontal Puzzle Clues

A cryptic style list of crossword like clues across horizontal and vertical entries. Includes references to Civil War era figures and common words such as horse, wall, road and judge with numbered positions and partial phrases.

Baptist Morning Worship and Evening Sermon Planned

Morning worship at 10 45 with Rev E M Smith delivering a message on Keeping the Sabbath. Evening service features guest speaker Dr Smith Hagahan superintendent of North Carolina Baptist Hospital in Winston Salem. Teachers meeting Friday evening.

E. M. Smith Smith Hagahan North Carolina Baptist Hospital Winston- Salem

Duty to God and The Gospel of Christ Sermons

Rev. C. N. Royal will preach a morning sermon on Duty to God and an evening sermon titled The Gospel of Christ. Sunday school begins at 9:30 a.m. Baptist Training Union meets at 6:30 p.m.

C. N. Royal Baptist Training Union

Morning and Evening Worship on North Main Street

Morning service at 11 led by Rev. A. Lincoln Falk with a sermon on The Sin of Bad Temper. Evening service at 7 features congregational singing and a sermon on The Sin of Samson by the pastor.

North Main Street A. Lincoln Falk Samson

Peril of Delay and The Good Fight Sermons Announced

Dr A B Conrad pastor Bible school at 9 45 a m A E Tate superintendent worship at 11 am sermon The Peril of Delay worship at 7 30 pm sermon The Good Fight W M 8 circle meetings Monday afternoon and evening prayer service and B T U Wednesday at 7 30

A. B. Conrad Bible School E. Tate W. M

Pisgah Baptist Services Ahead of Weekday Prayer Meeting

Regular service at 11 a m tomorrow follows Sunday school at 9 45 at Pisgah Baptist Church Rev E J Morris will preach Prayer meeting to be held Wednesday at

Pisgah Pisgah Baptist Church E. J. Morris

Presbyterian Church Schedule Readers and Sessions

The Presbyterian church announces a Sunday schedule with 9:45 a.m. church school led by J. D. Ross, 11 a.m. morning worship by Rev. Donald W. Conrad on Sitting in the Other Man's Place, 5 p.m. vesper service, 6 p.m. Young People's meeting, 3 p.m. Monday regular Womans Auxiliary, and 7:30 p.m. Wednesday mid week prayer service.

J. D. Ross Donald W. Conrad Woman's Auxiliary

Foreign Mission Day Observed At Local Church

Evangelical and Reformed Sunday school at 9 45 am led by superintendent J M Hedrick. At 11 am service Rev Hoy L Fesperman preaches Why Foreign Missions. Choir sings My Jesus I Love Thee. Mission Band led by Mrs Coy E Moose meets during church hour. Christian Endeavor meets 630 pm. Evening service 730 pm titled The Eternal Quest. Prayer service at 730 pm. Lent season begins February 22 observed weekly.

J M. Hedrick Foreign Mission Hoy L. Fesperman Foreign Missions Jesus Meredith Coy E. Moose Christian Endeavor Societies

Soul as Lesson Topic at Local Christ Science Churches

Christian Science churches announce Sunday lesson sermon at 11 o clock on 319 Main Street reading room open Wednesday and Friday from 10 a m to 1 p m for public access.

Societies of Christ, Scientist North Main Street

Christian Corner West Green and Tryon Preaches Sundays

West Green and Tryon hosts preaching services on the first and third Sundays at 11 a.m. Rev. D. M. Spence is the pastor.

West Green Tryon Streets D. M. Spence

Sophia Congregational Schedule and Pastor

The church holds Sunday school at 10 a.m. preaching on the second and fourth Sundays at 11 a.m. A second service is held on the fourth Sunday at 7 30 p.m. Rev. D M Spence serves as pastor.

D. M. Spence

Flint Hill Congregational Church Service Times

Sunday school times listed for Flint Hill Congregational Church with Rev. D. M. Spence as pastor. Services occur on the fourth Sunday at 3:30 p.m. and the second Sunday at 7:30 p.m. Locate details refer to church schedule and leadership.

Easter Bible School and Services at Church of Christ

The Church of Christ on Corner North Hamilton at State opens Easter Bible School at 9 45 a m Worship follows at 11 a m with a sermon on The Duty of Christian Giving Ervin Griffin leads the Christian Endeavor service A missionary play The Call of the Mountains is shown in the evening to highlight church work in the Appalachian Mountains.

North Hamilton State Streets W. D. Helsabeck Ervin Griffin Appalachian Mountains

Peter Heals A Lame Man At The Temple Gates

Sunday School lesson recounts Peter and John at the temple gate Beautiful where a crippled man is healed in the name of Jesus. Peter declares Jesus the only path to salvation as onlookers marvel and rulers question the miracle.

Peter Saults Chris Jesus Jesus of Nazareth Jesus Christ Christ Tom Primate Sod Nazewieec Israel

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