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High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Feb 24, 1940

Page

2

Methodist WVard Street Church Services Notice

The Methodist WVard Street church led by pastor J E McSwain holds 11 oclock and 7 oclock services with Sunday school at 9 45 a m The Epworth Leagues meet in their places and a Wednesday prayer meeting at 7 o'clock A general meeting of the Woman's Missionary Society is announced for next Monday night.

Wvard Street J. E. McSwain C . Evans H. Newsom Epworth Leagues Woman's Missionary Pee

Welch Memorial Church Sermons and Activities

Dp V Howell pastor presides at 9 45 am Sunday school with Howard Voncannon in charge. Morning sermon titled The Living Word. Evening service text But Ye That Which Is Good. Epworth League 6 15 pm. D J D Williams to preach 11 am. Woman's Auxiliary to host evening service. Prayer meeting Wednesday at 7 30 pm.

Dp. V. Howell Epworth League Welch Memorial Sunday School Howard Voncannon D. J. D. Williams Woman's Auxiliary

Life Beyond Sermon Highlights Church Schedule

Main Street N. C. Williams, pastor. Church school at 9 30 a m. The Life Beyond will be the subject. All members urged to attend. Young People meet at 5 30 for fellowship. At 7 30 Reverend R M Hauss of Ramseur will speak. This month evening services feature the young people. Woman's Missionary Society meets Monday at 7 30. Prayer meeting Wednesday at 7.

Woman's Missionary Society

Jamestown Oakdale Churches Schedule Announced

Sunday services at Jamestown 11 a.m. and Oakdale 7 30 p.m. Young People meet 6 45 p.m. Sunday school 10 a.m. at both churches. Visitors welcome at all services.

Jamestown Oakdale

Lebanon church announces Sunday services schedule

Sunday School begins at 9 45 a m mining worship at 11 o clock led by Pastor O L Pastor with sermon While the Waters Were Troubled. Winston Salem quartet to sing. Evening service at 7 on subject A Hard Commandment. Christian Endeavor at 6 15 p m. Mid week service Wednesday at 7 30 p m.

O. L Winston-Salem Christian Endeavor Society

Rankin Memorial Sunday Services Schedule

Rankin Memorial announces Sunday School at 9 45 a m with Superintendent J A Lee in charge Preaching at 11 a m and 7 15 p m by Rev Edward Suits pastor Epworth League at 6 15 p m Prayer service Wednesday evening at 7 30 o'clock

Rankin Memorial Sunday School J. A. Lee Edward Suits Epworth League

Christianity The Business World Of Today Talk

Pikst 6 45 am A J Koonce speaks to the College class on Christianity in the Business World of Today. At 11 Rev J Clay Madison preaches Christianity On Trial. Nannabeth Null sings Nailed to the Cross. Evening service Madison preaches Lengthening Shadows. 11 Junior Auxiliaries sponsor Junior Church service. Illustrated lecture Domis House Has Windows. Junior Intermediate and Young People's Endeavor meetings at 6 30. Prayer service Wednesday 7 30. Board of Stewards sponsors with Rev E A Lamb guest speaker.

Pikst A. J. Koonce J. Clay Madison Nannabeth Null Westminster

Church Activities Schedule and Meetings

A church calendar lists events for a period including 9:45 a.m. church school 11 a.m. Family Day and 4:30 p.m. youth recreation in the Young People's assembly room. Evening programs include 6:30 p.m. fellowship meals and 7:30 p.m. Women's Night with talks by Mrs. W. T. Powell and Dr. Embree H. Blachard.

Bruce Craven New Church W. T. Powell Women and the Kingdom Embree H. Blachard Spiritual Life Group Board of Stewards School of Evangelism

Argentina's Weekly Exports to United States Rise

Argentina shipped an average of 1,250,000 dollars worth of products weekly to the United States last year, signaling sustained trade activity and economic ties between the two nations.

Argentina United States

Presbyterian Church Weekly Schedule Additions

Sunday 9 45 a m departmental Sunday School led by Harry L Brown 11 a m Morning worship with meditation Poverty and Riches by the pastor 5 p m Vesper Service 6 p m Young People s League Monday 38 p m Executive Board of the Woman s Auxiliary meets with Mrs Hunter Dalton 901 Circle Drive 6 30 p m Workers Conference supper meeting Wednesday 3 p m Junior choir rehearsal 4 p m Young People s Choir rehearsal 7 30 p m Prayer meeting 8 15 p m Senior Choir rehearsal 6 30 p m Fellowship Supper meeting followed by social hour 4 30 p m Young People s Council meeting

Harry L. Brown Young People’s League Woman’s Auxiliary Hunter Dalton Circle Drive Workers’ Conference Young People’s Council

Church of God Program At 1012 Asheboro Street

The Church of God at 1012 Asheboro Street schedules Sunday School at 10 a m led by superintendent R V Lundy. A 11 a m sermon by Pastor H L Calloway on Fruitfulness. A 6 30 p m Christian Crusaders service led by Guy E Kinney, followed by a 7 30 p m evangelistic sermon. Mid week prayer Wednesday 7 30 p m and cottage prayer Friday 7 30 p m with details to be announced.

Asheboro Street

Friends Bible School and Meetings Schedule

Sunday schedule lists 9:45 morning Bible school led by superintendent Leslie Gurley, worship services at 11:00 and 7:30 with minister Elbert D. Newlin delivering messages. Junior Endeavor meets 6:30. prayer meeting Wednesday 7:30. Deep River Quarterly Meeting at Oak Hill March 2 10:00 AM. Young Friends Rally at Oak Hill Friday 7:30 PM.

Bible School Leslie Gurley Elbert D. Newlin Christian Endeavor Society Troy Robbins Deep River Quarterly Meeting of Friends Oak Hill Young Friends

Springfield Bible School and Sunday Services Schedule

Springfield Bible school begins at 10 a.m. with worship at 11 a.m. Daryl Kent of Guilford College will deliver the message. At 6:30 p.m. three Christian Endeavor societies meet. Charles Hendricks leads the Senior meeting. Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. the young women's class gathers at the Blair home 1818 8S Main Street with Dorothy Ferguson and Miss Martha Blair as joint hostesses.

Springfield Bible School Daryl Kent Guilford College Christian Endeavor Societies Charles Hendricks Blair Home Main Street Dorothy Ferguson Martha Blair

Archdale Sunday School and Worship Service Schedule

Archdale hosts Sunday school at 10 a.m. led by superintendent Oscar McCampbell and worship at 11 a.m. Pastor Clifton C. Pearson will deliver the sermon. Senior Christian Endeavor meets at 6:30 p.m. A Loyalty Campaign is underway and all members are urged to participate.

Archdale Oscar McCampbell Clifton C. Pearson Christian Endeavor

Central Bible School Reopens with Haworth as Superintendent

Horace S Haworth resumes duties as superintendent at Central Bible School with 9 45 a m services and 11 a m 6 30 p m worship during Lent The pastor speaks on the first Query and Christ and Our Money Mrs Horace Haworth addresses the Sunday night group on Highlights of a Trip into Mexico Mrs Luther Barker leads the Juniors at 6 30 p m The mid week meeting is Wednesday at 7 30 p m with slides on Christ s last week and the quarterly meeting is next Saturday at Oak Hill.

Mexico Luther Barker Christ Oak Hill

Church Notice for Helsabeck Revival March 3

The Church of Christ on N Hamilton at State Streets lists Bible school at 9 45 Worship at 11 Morning Sermon Soldiers of the Cross and Evening Sermon The Opportunities of Youth Christian Endeavor at 6 45 Revival begins March 3.

Church OF Christ N. Hamilton State Streets W. D. Helsabeck Soldiers of the Cross Christian Endeavor

Mission president to speak at North Carolina West District conference

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints announces three sessions with William T. Tew Jr as principal speaker at 10:00 am 2:00 pm and 7:30 pm in Burlington Masonic Hall on Feb 25. High Point meetings are suspended and resume March 8 in Arcade Building room 212 with Sunday school at 9:00 am and preaching at 3:00 pm.

North Carolina West District Masonic Hall Burlington William T. Tew, Jr High Point Arcade

Tabernacle Gospel Tabernacle Pre revival services announced

Sunday school 9 45 a m morning worship 11 o clock special pre revival message. Sunday night 7 30 p m last service in old tabernacle. Cottage prayer services start March 3 at four homes with leaders named. Revival under Rev George Stephens begins March 3 for three weeks.

Gospel Tabernacle Pearl McMillan N. Wrenn Mr. Epperson Ernest Spoon E. Russell David Payne W. R. Denson Cable L. B. Taylor L. A. Pegg Chandlier Rev. Williams George Stephens

Morning and Evening Worship at Baptist North Main

Morning worship at 11 with sermon by A Lincoln Falk on The Defeat of Compromise. Evening worship at 7 followed by a five minute interpretation of Christ Walking the Waves. Evening sermon on Outstretched Hands. Sunday school at 9 45 and Training Union at 6.

North Main Street A. Lincoln Falk Christ Training Union

Bible School and Sermons at Pisgah Corner Church

Pastor Dr. A B Conrad leads Bible school at 9 45 a.m. and morning worship at 11 with The Man of Sin World Final Dictator fifth prophecy sermon. Evening services 7 30 p.m. Freedom In Christ. Week events include Workers Council Supper Monday 6 30, Junior board Tuesday 7 30, Prayer and Training Union Wednesday 7 30. P Vaughn superintendent. Mid week prayer Wednesday 7 led by T W Moore. Public invited.

A. B. Conrad Pisgah Corner Worth Avenue Wingate Street P. Vaughn T. W. Moore

North Park Church Services Schedule

Sunday activities at North Park include Sunday School at 9:45 a m and morning worship at 10 45 a m with Rev E M Smith delivering The Sin of Despair sermon subject A training union meets at 6 15 p m Evening worship follows at 7 o'clock with A Praying Sinner as the sermon title A teachers meeting is set for Wednesday at 7 p m and a mid week service at 7 30 p m

North Park E. M. Smith Training Union

Mind sermon at Christ Scientist churches Sunday services

Mind will be the subject of the lesson sermon in all Churches and Societies of Christ Scientist Sunday morning at 11 oclock at 319 North Main Street. Reading room open to the public on Wednesday and Friday from 10 a m to 1 p m. Sunday school at 9:30 a m.

Churches and Societies of Christ, Scientist North Main Street

Wesleyan Hayworth Memorial Services Announced

Rev. Charles K. Gentry, pastor, leads Sunday school at 9 45 a m with J C Ledbetter as superintendent. A 11 a m sermon titled Modern Assaults on the Christian Home follows, then a 7 15 p m evangelistic sermon. Evening music, 6 p m, and a midweek prayer hour Wednesday at 7 15 p m. A cottage meeting Thursday at 7 15 p m. Senior Y M W B monthly meeting led by Miss Kathleen Embler.

Is There a Future Life And Is There a Reckoning

Evangelical and Reformed church hosts a Sunday morning sermon on Is There a Future Life with J. M. Hedrick and Hoy L. Fesperman. The choir and Mission Band provide music and activities, followed by an illustrated lecture by Oscar Smith on Jerusalem and Rome. Evening service features Is There a Reckoning with a choir led worship. Lenten services Wednesday at 7:30.

M. Hedrick Hoy L. Fesperman Margaret Hedrick Coy E. Moose Oscar Smith Jerusalem Rome

Lutheran Emmanuel Sermon and Finnish Relief Drive

Rev. F L Conrad will preach God's Care for Careless Man at 11 oclock from Mark 4 38. Finnish Relief Day urged across the North Carolina Synod with morning offering. Seeing Jesus will frame the 7 30 p m sermon from John 12 21.

Emmanuel F. L. Conrad Lutheran Churches North Carolina Synod Jesus

Grace Missouri Synod Service Schedule Notes

Grace Missouri Synod corner Fifth and Sherrod hosts R E Mennen pastor. Sunday school and Bible class at 10 a.m. Divine worship at 11 a.m. Sermon titled The Treasure of Comfort. Lenten service at 7 30 p.m. sermon Humanity at Its Worst.

Missouri Synod Fifth and Sherrod R. E. Mennen

Episcopal St Mary's Lent Services Schedule

On Third Sunday in Lent Saint Marys offers Holy Communion at 8 am and Morning Prayer with sermon at 11 am. Church School meets at 9:45 am. The Young People's Service League holds a 6:30 pm meeting with a Lenten program. Lenten events include a parish women meeting with Mrs J H Froelich Monday 4 pm, a Lenten meditation by Mrs W S Holmes, and midweek Litany on Wednesday 7 30 pm. A Thursday 10 am Holy Communion addresses follow a 6 15 pm parish house supper prior to Wednesday service.

Young People’s Service League J. H. Froelich Florham Avenue W. S. Holmes Woman's Auxiliary

Christian Corner Service Schedule

The article lists a church at the corner of West Green and Tryon streets with preaching Sundays at 11 a.m. and 7 30 p.m. A prayer meeting is held Wednesdays at 7 30 p.m. Rev D M Spence is the pastor.

West Green and Tryon Streets D. M. Spence

Sophia Preaching Services at 11 A.M. and 7:30 P.M.

Sophia will lead preaching on the second and fourth Sundays at 11 a.m. and a fourth Sunday service at 7:30 p.m. Rev. is noted as the speaker.

Flint Hill Sunday School Schedule

Flint Hill announces Sunday School at 2 30 p m on the fourth Sundays at 3 30 p m led by Rev.

Bethel Temple announces services and revival topic

Bethel Temple at Snow and Randolph Streets lists morning worship at 10 45, Young People at 6 30, evangelistic service at 7 30. The illustrated sermon was delayed due to sickness and will be given this Sunday night on Lazarus Come Forth by Rev Finis C Myers and the Bethel Temple play cast. Prayer and Praise Tuesday at 7 30 and Christian Practice and Living Friday at 7 30.

Snow Randolph Streets Young People’s Society Lazarus Finis C Myers Bethel Temple

Kernersville High School Sets Local Popularity Contest

Kernersville Feb 24 The Kernersville High School faculty sponsors a townwide popularity contest for young men and women. Donations fund athletic activities with Miss Hattie Cobbler leading among women and P J Nash among men. Cobbler holds a lead of about 200 votes as crowning ceremonies of King and Queen of Kernersville are planned.

Kernersville Kernersville High School Miss Hattie Cobbler P. J. Nash Miss Cobbler

Junior Auxiliary Sponsors Church Service at First Methodist

The Junior Auxiliary of the First Methodist Church sponsors the Sunday 11 o clock junior church service. Miss Anna Tesh and Rev E A Lamb present an illustrated talk with slides titled Domis House Has Windows. The choir sings Behold How He Loved Us. Observes February Thank Offering Sunday.

First Methodist Church Anna Tesh E. A. Lamb Domi Chandler

Charles B. Brockmann Receives Merit Ribbon

Cadet Charles B. Brockmann of High Point North Carolina is commended for his excellent department record and named winner of a merit ribbon for outstanding work at Riverside Military Academy now in Hollywood Florida. The corps includes more than 350 cadets and the citation was published in special orders before the corps.

Hollywood Fla Riverside Military Academy Charles B. Brockmann High Point N. C

Holiness church schedule with Pastor Ruth sermons

Rev O L Ruth leads a Sunday school at 9 30 with J D Jennings as superintendent and a 6 15 pm young people's meeting. Evening worship at 7 30 led by the pastor with Mrs A V Brown as president. Mid week prayer Wednesday at 7 30 and a welcoming message to all services.

O. L. Ruth D. Jennings A. V. Brown

Catholic St Edwards Masses and Devotions Schedule

Catholic St Edwards parish announces Sunday Masses at 9 and 11 a m and weekday devotions on Wednesday and Friday at 7 30 o’clock.

ST. Edwards

Wingate Forensic Tournament Brings Four Colleges Together

Contatants from Winthrop Mars Hill Virginia Intermont and Wingate colleges compete in Wingate College Forensic tournament. The event began yesterday and will crown finalists tonight.

Wingate

Nickle for a First Day Cover Sparks Light-Hearted Bill

Matt Nissan, a Santa Ana philatelist, sent a nickel for a first day 10-cent Mark Twain memorial stamp cover and received a bill for the balance. He replied with another nickel and invited local merchants to visit with his father for oranges.

Hannibal Chamber of Commerce Matt Nissan Young Santa Ana Calif Philatelist Mark Twain Commerce

Robbery in Roxbury: Stranger Ordered to Open Safe

A hold up man forced Isaac Smith to open a Roxbury safe but Smith, calm, claimed he was merely waiting for a friend. The robber fled after a puzzled pause showing no clear plan.

Boston Isaac Smith Roxbury Smith

Officer delays overstay parking warrant for Stone

Portland traffic officer pauses after learning Arthur A. Stone is father of twins. He says Stone wouldn’t stay to be served, delaying the overtime parking warrant while the excitement subsides.

Portland Ore Arthur A. Stone Stone

Liver price rise may force dog food prunes

Salem Oregon The state department of agriculture reports liver prices rising may force packers to substitute prunes in dog food preparations as a cost saving measure and supply adjustment.

Dog's Life Salem Ore State Department of Agriculture

Breakfast Run Ends With Sausage Smoke Laugh

Belleville firemen respond to a residence alarm find Charles Jones in the garage cooking sausage and smoking up the scene. No injuries reported and the crew returned to duty after the chuckle.

Belleville Ill Charles Jones Mr. Jones

Guilford County Realty Transfers Across Townships

Real estate deeds list transfers in Guilford County including Maggie Kellam to W. J. Kellam on McKnight Mill road Univeral Realty to W. P Wall in Highland Park West L V Quate to W B Quate on E Tucker and others on First Street to W Tyson ueenatl Pearl Williams and Robertson group to W S Parrish D C Lester to D R Lester adjoining Lula Boons estate Joseph E Newman to Thomas J Hill on Hall property Joyner Street transfer to J C Whitesell and wife and others on Rock Creek township

Gilmer Township Maggie Kellam W. J. Kellam McKnight Mill Morehead Township Univeral Realty Company W. P Wall Highland Park Fentress L. V. Quate Quate E. R. Tucker Clay Township R. Bowman W. Tyson Ueeenatl First Bruce Township W. S. Parrish Pearl Williams Robertson Oak Ridge

R T Holton to Attend Boston Furniture Mart

R T Holton vice president of the Continental Furniture Company will depart tonight for Boston Mass to attend the furniture show opening Monday. The company will display about 75 pieces in the main lobby of the Manager Hotel.

R. T. Holton Continental Furniture Company Boston Mass Manger Hotel

Stewardship in the Kingdom Sunday Lesson

The lesson from Matthew 25:14-27 urges Christians to use God given talents to build the church. Faithful workers receive praise and reward, while those who hide gifts risk judgment. It stresses readiness for Christ’s return and calls believers to preach, visit, pray, and aid the needy without excuses.

Kingdom Jesus Christ Jesus Christ Mount of Olives Kingdom of Heaven Christ of God Heaven God

Fellowship of Prayer A Lenten Prep by Dr Gaius Glen Atkins

A lent article prepared by Dr. Gaius Glen Atkins for the Federal Council of Churches of Christ in America in 1940. The piece outlines a religious devotional focused on prayer during Lent and invites participation from readers of the council’s fellowship.

Gaius Glen”. Atkins Federal Council Churches of Christ

Whispering in a World of Murmurs and Fear

A reflection on whispers and murmurs in society. It cautions against secretive talk that seeds distrust and fear, urging gentleness and wisdom in speech and prayer. It invokes restraint to avoid scandal and urges courage in speaking truth.

Rhodesia Plans $4.13 Million Military Spend This Year

Southern Rhodesia outlines a budget of 4,127,000 for maintaining its armed forces this year, detailing allocations for personnel, equipment, and operations within the defense program.

Southern Rhodesia

Motorcyclists in Northern Land Allowed Gasoline Limit

Report notes a regulation allowing motorcyclists in Northern Land to buy two gallons of gasoline per vehicle per day. The policy, cited by local authorities, aims to regulate fuel sales amid shortages and high demand for two wheeled riders.

Tax depreciation rules for property and buildings

The article explains depreciation bases for assets bought after February 28 1913 and before March 1 1913, plus the proper plan for setting aside depreciation and handling obsolescence. It notes that building depreciation starts when construction ends, and that nonfunctional buildings or premature abandonments may require obsolescence deductions.

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