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High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Feb 17, 1934

Page

8

Ex-Service Men Guests At Church Services

Members of High Point Post No. 619 Veterans of Foreign Wars and its Auxiliary will attend a 7:30 p m service at South Main Street Methodist church. Ex-service men are invited to assemble at 7:15 p m. Other churches hold services. First Methodist Protestant details include 9:45 a m Sunday School directed by J H Jennings, 10:55 a m worship with sermon Triumphant Grace In The Early Church by Rev R I Farmer, music by Beulah Moton and J D Koonce Jr, vesper at 6:00 p m with subject The Pure Heart And Restored Joy and more music. midweek studies and Christian Endeavor topic How To Master Temptation. North Main Street services list 9:45 a m school, 11 a m and 7:30 p m messages on The More Abundant Life by Rev J F Moser, Bible study Wednesdays.

High Point Post Veterans of Foreign Wars South Main Street First Methodist Protestant Church North Main Richardson Streets J. H. Jennings Sullivan Blount J. D. Koonce, Jr Schuler Farmer Schumann Scott Margaret Curry Harings Christian Endeavor Josephine Ferguson Roscoe Sowers J. F. Moser

First Reformed Church Sunday Services Outline

At First Reformed Church south Main and Russell Rev W R Shaffer will deliver The Shadow of the Cross at 11 am The Joy To Be Found In Worship at 730 pm Lent emphasized first Sunday Sunday school at 945 am Devotional leader presents The Helpful Jesus Young People's Christian Endeavor meets at 630 pm discussion led by pastor A church membership class for Palm Sunday will study Walking and Working With Christ during Sunday school Prayer service set for Wednesday at 730 pm

First Reformed First Reformed Church South Main Russell Streets W. R. Shaffer Jesus Young People’s Christian Endeavor Society Christ

Salvation Army Sunday Schedule for Services and Meetings

Salvation Army outlines Sunday events with times for Sunday school at 9 45 a m and morning preaching at 11 a m Adjutant John O Beirne to lead Morning programs continue with Young People's Legion at 6 30 p m and evening evangelistic service at 7 30 p m Adjutant John O Beirne in charge.

Salvation Army Young People’s Legion John O’beirne

St Marys Episcopal church announces Sunday services

St Marys Episcopal Church schedules school at 9 45 Sunday morning prayers and sermon at 11 high liturgy at 8 am for Young Peoples Service League events at 6 30 pm each Sunday rector Rev Howard Hartzell to speak Wednesday at 4 30 pm and communion Thursday at 10 am public invited to attend services at the corner of the church.

ST. Mary's Episcopal Church Young People’s Service League Howard Hartzell St. Mary’s Church Corner

Meaning of Birthdays Sermon at Emmanuel Lutheran

Emmanuel Lutheran Church advertises Sunday sermons with Meaning of Birthdays at 11 AM in the morning service and Testimonials Endorsing the Great Physician at 7 30 PM in the Re Making Men series. Sunday school begins 9 45 AM.

Emmanuel Lutheran Church

Sunday school and services schedule announced

The article lists Sunday school at 9 45 a m led by Bascom Moffitt. The fourth Sunday evening services are at 2 30 and 7 00 with Rev M A Pollard preaching. Prof RE Hamilton of Greensboro to conduct a singing. A weather dependent plan sets Monday night at 7 p m as singing time, else Tuesday night at 7 p m. The public is invited to attend all services and urged to attend the singing.

Bascom Moffitt M. A. Pollard RE. C. Hamilton Greensboro

Springfield Friends Church Services and Youth Sessions

The pastor Miss Clara I. Cox will deliver the 11 a.m. sermon titled Christ of Salvation at Springfield Friends church Sunday. The Senior Christian Endeavor society meets at 6:30 p.m. with Douglas Purcell leading, and the Junior society follows at the same time.

Springfield Friends Clara I. Cox Springfield Friends Church

Soul to be Lesson Topic in All Christian Science Churches

The article notes that "Soul" will be the lesson sermon across Christ Scientist churches and societies this Sunday. Services occur at 309 North Main Street with a Sunday school at 9 46 am and reading rooms open Wednesdays and Fridays from 2 to 4 30 pm.

Churches and Societies of Christ, Scientist North Main Street

Taylor to preach at North Hamilton Street Church of Christ

Rev. Nixon A. Taylor will speak Sunday morning at 11 o clock on The Christian's Leader at the North Hamilton Street Church of Christ Disciples. An evening message at 7 30 will be A Sure Anchorage and Bible school meets at 9 45 with Christian Endeavor at 6 30. Mid week service Wednesday at 7 is open to the public.

Church OF Christ Nixon A. Taylor Hamilton Street Church of Christ (Disciples

Reformation Church announces services with Rev. George Cooper

Reform ation Church of God invites the public to morning worship at 10 a m. preaching at 11 a m. by Rev George Cooper of Charlotte. The Young People’s Society meets at 6 30 p m. The general service at 7 30 p m features another sermon by Rev George Cooper.

George Cooper Charlotte Young People’s Society

Pastor Falk Leads Sunday Services On Rewinning Souls

Rev. A. Lincoln Falk will oversee both morning and evening services this Sunday. The morning sermon tema tically discusses Rewinning Souls, while the evening continues a Ten Commandments series focusing on the second commandment. Sunday school starts at 9 45 am and B P U at 6 00 pm.

A. Lincoln Falk

Gospel Tabernacle Sunday Schedule and Talks

Sunday school meets at 9:30 a.m. Rev. T. H. Willey speaks at 11 a.m. on The Cross. The Booster Band, ages three to thirteen, performs at 7 p.m. Mr Willis speaks at 7:30 p.m. on The Deceitfulness of Sin.

Gospel Tabernacle Sunday School T. H. Willey Willis

Welch Memorial M. P. Sunday Services and Sunday School

Welch Memorial M. P. holds Sunday school at 9 45 led by W W Frye with superintendent in charge Preaching at 11 am and 730 pm by Pastor Dr J D Williams morning topic Nothing Too Good For the Upright C E B society meets at 615 pm Public invited to attend These notices mirror a local church service schedule and invite the community to participate.

Welch Memorial M. P W. W. Frye J. D. Williams C. EB. Society

First Presbyterian Week Services Schedule

Sunday February 18 features 9:45 Sunday school 11 am morning worship with Dr Joseph Rennie preaching 5 pm vesper service with Dr Rennie in the pulpit Choir under Prof Dan W Smith to sing Joy Joy Is Theirs and God Shall Wipe Away All Tears as offertory solo Dichmont Peace I Leave With You by Irma Suits. Young People's Council meets 6 15 pm in social rooms with light supper and speech by Prof Wade Marlette.

First Presbyterian Joseph Rennie Rennie Dan W. Smith Stoughton Field

Plan Classes for Industry Workers in Southern Area

Mrs. Louise McClaren of Baltimore visited to discuss inaugu rating adult education classes for workers in industry in cooperation with a federal program. She held conferences before Salisbury to study expansion and possible employment to teachers, noting North Carolina classes attract industrial workers and plan to spread in southern centers once organization is perfected.

Louise McClaren Baltimore Southern Schools For Women Workers In Industry Salisbury McClaren

Woman's Auxiliary Plans Monthly Meeting on Good Sportsmanship

The group meets Monday at 3 PM in the Gleaners' room with all members urged to attend. Mid week prayer service is Wednesday at 7 30 PM and choir practice follows at 8 15 PM.

Woman’s Auxiliary Gleaners

Wesley Memorial Services Preview by Dr Lambeth

Wesley Memorial Methodist church will hold both morning and evening worship with Dr W A Lambeth preaching at 11 AM on Learning By Experience and at 7 30 PM on The Golden Rule In Practice Special music is planned for both services The church school begins at 9 45 AM inviting visitors and new members A 6 30 PM supper meeting for the young peoples department will feature Miss Virginia Frank giving a violin recital continuing a series of local artist appearances.

Wesley Memorial W. A. Lambeth Wesley Memorial Methodist Church Young People's Department Virginia Frank

Lebanon M P Church Plans Sunday Worship and Vote

Lebanon M P will conduct services at 9:15 Junior C E 9:45 Sunday school 11 preaching by Rev W Taylor 6:45 Intermediate and Senior C E 7:30 Women’s Auxiliary program featuring the Chisholm Sisters A church hut building vote will be held at the morning service and a favorable majority is needed All members urged to attend the public is invited.

Lebanon M. P C. E

Central Friends Church Plans Sunday Services

Horace Hawworth will supervise graded classes starting 9 45 a m with Brotherhood class led by D H Parsons. Rev Tom A Sykes preaches at 11 a m on If You Have Not the Spirit of Christ. Evening talk What Is the Biggest Thing in Your Life led by Sykes with Brotherhood chorus singing. Friday 7 30 p m Senior and Junior Co E groups hold program in their rooms.

Central Friends Bible Horace Haworth Brotherhood D. H. Parsons Tom A. Sykes Christ Miss Blair Fidler Sykes

Looking In The Right Direction At Green Street Baptist

Green Street Baptist Church will hold Sunday School at 9 30 tomorrow morning directed by Superintendent B G Leonard. Rev J M Hilliard will lead both morning and evening worships with the morning theme Looking In The Right Direction and the evening theme Trusting in the Lord.

Green Street Baptist Green Street Baptist Church B. G. Leonard J. M. Hilliard

Ward Street Archdale Church Services Proclaimed

Services at Archdale church at 11 o clock with subject Live Dis ciples. Ward street 7 o clock service carries Prepare to Meet Thy God. Sunday School at 9 45 o clock at both churches. Public invited.

Ward Street Archdale

First Wesleyan Methodist Church Hosts Guest Speaker

Rev. Dewey O. Miller of Hendersonville N C addresses young people at seven o'clock tomorrow night. Sunday School is at 9 45 with A R Tucker in charge. Rev J L Sisk fills the eleven o'clock sermon. Wesleyan Young People societies from nearby communities meet tomorrow at two with a quartet and solos. Public invited.

First Wesleyan Methodist Dewey O. Miller Hendersonville N. C First Wesleyan Methodist Church A. R. Tucker J. L. Sisk Wesleyan Young People’s Societies

First Baptist SermonTeases Strength and Beauty Theme

Dr A B Conrad pastor of The First Baptist church announces the sermon subject Strength and Beauty for his next service. The notice hints at spiritual reflections and a focus on character and faith in the church program.

First Baptist A. B. Conrad First Baptist Church

Thirty Days That Rocked the Nation Review

The piece surveys Day Four and Day Five on February 17 18 with notes on a tense Arkansas House caucus signaling repeal passage and state handling of liquor. It contrasts Nebraska farmer protests at Lincoln and Michigan bank strains amid quiet bank withdrawals and waning public alarm.

Willis Thornton NEA Service Arkansas Nebraska Lincoln Michigan Detroit

True To His Work Even Unto Death

In Copenhagen Arnfast, editor of the Aarhusposten, died by his own hand at 6 A M just before the noon edition. He left a note stating he could not earn a decent living honestly and that the paper would learn of his death with the news he wrote.

Copenhagen Denmark Arnfast Aarhusposten

Sunday church activities and services announced

The church schedules a morning Bible school at 9 45 with classes for all ages. A solo by Miss Margaret Sloan is planned for the morning service and evening services include Satisfying Water at 11 o'clock and youth meetings at 630 P M The W M S meets Monday at 3 o'clock with sixteen Greensboro girls appearing and a social to follow The prayer service is on Wednesday at 730 P M An invitation is extended to non worshippers to attend any service.

Margaret Sloan Greensboro

Jail keys found at Alleghany outlaw home

In Winston Salem on February 17 police report finding a complete set of Alleghany county jail keys in the home of Ransom Brooks, alleged leader of a regional gang. Also recovered watches auto parts tires jewelry a cash register and a typewriter as investigators link the group to raids and an auto theft ring across Blue Ridge counties.

Winston-Salem Ransom Brooks Alleghany Alleghany County Charles Farmer State Highway Patrol L. P. Harris State Lieut. Croom Greensboro Department of Justice Blue Ridge County

Carrick Service Station Certificates Declared

Postmaster O R York announced yesterday afternoon that the Carrick Service Station and H L Parrish were awarded sign certificates. The notice confirms certification details and the entities approved under the program.

O. R. York Carrick H. L Parrish

President Banks Headed for Principle in Bankhead Bill

President advocates principle in Bankhead cotton bill. He says the measure would prevent chiseling by farmers not joining voluntary acreage reductions and would discourage overproduction. Senator Bankhead notes limited foreign competition, citing Argentina and Egyptian and Indian cotton as non-competing or inferior to U S cotton.

Bankhead Kleberg D.tex Argentina

Rites Held For Mrs. Joe E. Hill At Mitchells Grove

Funeral services for Mrs. Joe E. Hill were held at Mitchells Grove M. P. Church with a large turnout. The rites were led by Rev. J. T. Williams Rev. E. W. Jones and Rev. D. D. Broom. Pallbearers included Will McGhee Robert Young Edward Jordan A. L. Stevenson Frank Gladden J. S. Ingram. Flower bearers listed. Interment followed at Mitchells Grove cemetery.

Joe E. Hill Guilford County Mitchell's Grove M. P J. T. Williams E. W. Jones Hickory Chapel Wesleyan Methodist Church D. D. Broom Henderson N. C Will McGhee Robert Young Edward Jordan A. L. Stevenson Frank Gladden J. S. Ingram Margaret Bowman Fannie Bowman Lillian King Bessie Cashatt Pearle Frazier Hazel Myres Verna Cashatt Agatha Misenheimer Dorothy Misenheimer Mary Wall Callie Billings Ira Mae Kersey Dasie Wall Keara Holton Ruth Day Mitchell’s Grove Cemetery

Death by Own Action Verdict in Union Case

A coroner's jury at Union returned a death by own action verdict for Mattie Lee Inman 14 daughter of the late Dr and Mrs Henry Inman after viewing the body found fatally shot through the abdomen with a rifle.

UNION 8. C Mattie Lee Inman Henry Inman

Post Office Fight Over Title Sparks Valley Dispute

Grimshames Cashiers valley post office trims its pride as Uncle Sam’s smallest but a dispute emerges when Mrs Mack Stewart postmistress of the Bessie office claims her mail depot sits in a cubbyhole on her front porch and seeks the official title.

Cashiers Grimshawes Cashiers Valley Uncle Sam Mack Stewart

No Settlement Reached in Spindle Strike at Stonecutter Mills

Spindale February 17. No settlement reached today in the strike of 75 workers at Stonecutter Weaving mills. Workers walked out earlier this week citing heavy workloads. Deputy sheriffs guarded the mill after threats of active picketing. no disorders reported so far.

Spindale

Cal merchant signs certificate of compliance

A California merchant has signed the certificate of compliance with the Presidents Reemployment evens.

Cal Merchant

Austrian Socialist Leader Denounces Use of Artillery

Julius Deutsch, Austrian Socialist commander, denounces government artillery against Socialist strongholds in Vienna’s civil conflict. He fled to Bratislava wounded and questions the death toll, suggesting thousands may have died while criticizing the government for attacking apartment houses.

Bratislava Czzechoslovakia Austria Julius Deutsch Deutsch Socialist Party Associated Press Dr. Deutsch

Rieve to Speak at City Meeting Monday Night

Emil Rieve president of the American Federation of Hosiery Workers will address an open meeting Monday night at 7 30 in the Central Labor Union hall on North Wrenn street announced by Henry I Adams local representative of the A F H W Rieve who spoke here yesterday then went to Belmond after addressing Hatch Full Fashioned Hosiery Mill workers in Belmont which had been idle for a week following a strike Tonight he will speak in Salisbury and join a convention of textile and hosiery workers from across the state

Emil Rieve American Federation of Hosiery Workers Rieve Salisbury

Absence of Operators Delays Alcohol Syndicate Inquiry

Bragg ran alcohol pool operations through Smith’s account 296 at W E B Hutton and Company. Pecora hints at resuming hearings Tuesday. Russell R. Brown says officers secretly backed a 40 000 share stock issue, with Bragg leading the syndicate and others acting as fronts.

Bragg Smith W. EB. Hutton and Company Pecora Russell R. Brown American Commercial Alcohol Corporation Brown K. B. Phagan Cc. C. Capdevielle R. H. Grimm Philip Publicker H. 8. Brown L. B. Manning E. L. Cord

Roof Fire Near Willowbrook Street Brief Fire Extinguished

Firemen raced to 423 Willowbrook Street at about 7 am to douse a roof fire. Damage was negligible and no injuries were reported.

Willowbrook Street

Not the Same Reynolds Seeks Clarification

John Reynolds of Washington Street asks The Enterprise to note he is not the John Reynolds who faced Municipal Court earlier this week. The request underscores a mistaken identity involving a local case and clarifies his residence.

John Reynolds Washington Street The Enterprise

Pleuromonas jaculans Described As World’s Smallest Animal

A fragment notes Pleuromonas jaculans as a microscopic creature, claimed to be the smallest animal with a body under one three-thousandth of an inch long, though surrounding text is garbled and unclear.

Arrests of Willie Weaver and party Provoke City Police

Willie Weaver of 614 Undershill street was arrested on assault with a chair and resisted by seven officers and the night jailer. Junior White arrived to help and four more Negroes aided his escape attempts, prompting a larger roundup. Bonds set at 900 for Weaver and White, 300 for Medley family members, with multiple resisting arrest and interfering charges.

Willie Weaver Underhill Street Weaver Junior White Punch White Whits Ernest Medley Willie Medley Claude Ewing Mary Graham

Annual Educational and Birthday Rally at St Mark M E Church

St Mark M E church observes its annual educational and birthday rally with a series of educational sermons and guest pastors. Programs run February 12 through February 25 with multiple church leaders delivering services and choirs.

Ethiopia at the Bar of Justice staged for Negro History Week

The seventh grade class at Leonard school presented Ethiopia at the Bar of Justice to mark Negro History Week in High Point. The play drew strong audience reaction as characters plead before the Bar of Justice, praised as a true depiction of American race problems. Fairview boys basketball to face Reidsville Monday at 8:00 on the Fairview court.

Ethiopia Bar of Justice High Point Leonard School Fairview Reidsville

Ex-Pennites Club to Sponsor Negro History Week Program

The Ex-Pennites club voted to observe Negro History Week at its regular meeting. Prof. W. L. Gibbs of A. and T. College Greens boro will speak on Negro history at 3 30 Sunday afternoon at the First Baptist church.

Ex-Pennites Club Talmes Moore W. L. Gibbs College of Arts and Science A. & T. College Greensboro First Baptist Church

Prizes Awarded in Negro History Test at Fairview

A Negro History test for grades 4 through 7 yielded thirty two perfect scores. After elimination, first prize went to Saesar Chatman and second prize to Ruby Fussello both of Leonard Street School. First prize was the book African Myths by Dr Carter G Woodson and second prize a framed portrait of distinguished Negroes.

Fairview Leonard St Saesar Chatman Ruby Fussello Carter G. Woodson

I W A Meetings at Highland and Pickett Mills

Tonight at seven o clock all workers of the Highland and Pickett mills are invited to a meeting at the I W A hall with D W Bradley as speaker. Members and non-members may attend. Sunday afternoon from two to four there is a singing at the hall and the public is invited.

Highland and Pickett Mills D. W. Bradley

Autumn Driest Season Notes Rain Patterns

A clipped observation states autumn is the driest season while summer, not spring, is the rainiest in the United States, reflecting regional climate variability and seasonal shifts.

United States

Joint convention gathers hosiery and textile workers in Salisbury

National labor leaders and more than 600 workers convene in Salisbury for a two day joint meeting of hosiery and textile union locals. Emil Rieve predicts a 30 to 32 hour work week within six months as the NRA remains in place. Speakers include George Googe Francia J. Gorman and Louise McLaren.

Salisbury North Carolina Emil Rieve Philadelphia American Federation of Hosiery Workers National Hosiery Code Authority George Googe Atlanta William Green American Federation of Labor Francia J. Goreman United Textile Workers Union Louise McLaren Affiliated School For Workers Lawrence Hogan Burlington Hosiery Workers Union Henry I. Adams

Sartori Speaks at Moose supper in Greensboro

Albert J. Sartori of Spokane headlined a Moose supper in Greensboro with state and national dignitaries present. He praised Southern fraternal unity, highlighted Mooseheart and Moosehaven, and lauded the local lodge’s progress as guests from North Carolina lodges and Legion members looked on. Charles W. McAnally served as toastmaster.

Albert J. Sartori Spokane Washington Loyal Order of Moose North Carolina Sartori South America Moose Lodge Mooseheart Order Moosehaven Triggett Giles Legion of the Loyal Order of Moose Washington, D. C Robert Varnon Greensboro Hewitt Winston Salem Lodge Miles Tar Heel Legion of George Younce Greensboro Lodge Klutter North Star Tar Heel Legion Danville Charles W. McAnally

Protests Over Foreign Air Mail Contracts Persist

Philpp Johnson president of United Airlines says contracts were won by competitive bidding and not collusion. T A A counsel Smith says the firm would carry mails free for 380 days and endure any penalties. Judge Knox notes the case targets the United States and declines jurisdiction without consent to sue.

Philpp Johnson Nited Airlines Farley Smith Charles A. Lindbergh New York John C. Knox United States

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F. W. Post and Auxiliary M. E. Church Farriss Avenue Main Masons Call Communication KH. T. Howard W. M M. Gueth Sec Max Bones N. Main St High Point Ice and Coal CO Emmanuel Lutheran Christian Science Church OF God N. Main Baptist A. H. Jeffers L. E. Lowe N. E. Russell D. A. Brooks L. L. Lavender League of Nations Manchuria Central Labor Union Hall Colored News Church News St. Mark M. FE Boy Scouts A. & T. College Glee Club L. A. Brown Brook Brook's Memorial J. E. Melton Calvary Baptist Church C. H. White Cherry Street Presbyterian Church F. R. Mason J. F. Dunn St. Stephens Metropolitan A. M. E. Zion Mr. Phelps St. Paul M. BE Church of Fairview School News
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