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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Feb 24, 1945

Page

2

Jesus the Son of God by Newman Campbell

The article outlines Jesus teaching on recognizing signs of the times and declares Peter the Christ, the Son of the living God. It recalls the Transfiguration with Moses and Elijah, Jesus’s warning to disciples, and the casting out of an evil spirit after a faith lesson. It ends noting the temple tax story and a fish with money.

Newman Campbell Leeson Jesus God Elijah John the Baptist Matthew Christ

Grab Bag Historical Quiz Hints

Answers cover a gun named as a deity and the river nicknamed China’s Sorrow plus a signer of the Declaration who was a noted musician.

China

Words of Wisdom Quote on Calumny

A Tacitus aphorism notes that neglecting calumny harms credibility as false rumors gain force when left unchallenged. It implies hurt feelings fuel perceived truth, urging timely response to defend reputation.

Tacitus

Etiquette Hint About Leaving Chairs in Place

The note advises that when rising from a table you need not push the chair in if it isn’t in someone’s way. It suggests leaving the chair where it is as better form.

Horoscope Feb 26 Birthday Sign Affects Sensitivity

The column notes those born on February 26 are highly sensitive to praise or blame and shy in groups. It describes an internal nature, says athletics hold little interest, and counsels overcoming reticence and timidity through effort.

City to Auction Two City Lots at Public Sale

The City of High Point will offer two parcels for public auction at City Hall door Monday at 11 a.m. The lots are Lots 9 and 10, Section 2 on King Street. A second parcel, State 15 and 16, Block J, at the Northeast corner of Fourth and Barbee streets, starts at $850.

High Point King Street Fourth and Barbee Streets

Morning Horoscope Guidance for Today

The message urges self confidence and tact to ease a tense environment caused by Mars opposite Mercury. Stay courteous, be agreeable to ease others, avoid crowds, and postpone letter writing to navigate the day successfully.

Luna Mercury

One Minute Test Answers

The list provides three items: a short answer, a geographic/river question identifying the Yellow River or Hwang Ho due to frequent floods, and the attribution to Francis Hopkinson.

Hwang-Ho Yellow River Francis Hopkinson

Leadership Training School Held at Fourth Street Church

A successful Leadership Training School was conducted at the Fourth Street Church of Christ in Winston-Salem under N. F. Matthews. About one hundred teachers and Church School officers from twelve local churches attended with faculty including Mabel Niedermeyer T. Swearingen and H. G. Haney.

Winston-Salem CNS Fourth Street Church of Christ N. F. Matthews Fourth Street Church Mabel Niedermeyer Children’s Work Indianapolis T. T. Swearingen Wilson H. G. Haney Greenville Fourth Street North Carolina BS Education Com

Protest by NC churches over ODT ruling on tournament

North Carolina Council of Churches and other faith leaders protest Office of Defense Transportation decisions delaying a Southeastern Basketball Tournament in Raleigh February 22 to 24 and cancelling a major church convocation in Charlotte after Easter. They argue athletics should not be treated as a priority in convocation planning and note about 3,000 people are expected to attend the tournament.

ODT Durham CNS North Carolina Council of Churches Office of Defense Transportation Raleigh Charlotte Washington Ddt

Mecklenburg Opposes Charlotte Pastorate Provision Plan

Mecklen burg Presbytery votes unanimously against a proposed pastorate provision allowing churches to designate pastors for a fixed term with renewal. The committee warns the plan may encourage restlessness and cites Baptist and Methodist growth without similar changes.

Mecklenburg Charlotte CNS Meckliurg Methodist Church Baptist Church

Friendship for Argentina Institute Talk Speech

Dr. Carl C. Taylor of the USDA speaking for the Institute of Religion urged studying Argentine history and environment to understand the people. He warned against arrogance as friendship with Argentines could be gained at no cost and yield great benefits. The fifth session on February 26 features Markousha Fischer discussing Russia in a Cooperative Society.

Argentina Raleigh CNS Carl C. Taylor United States Department of Agriculture Institute of Religion United Church Taylor Markousha Fischer Russia

North Carolina Christian Ministers Hold Midwinter Retreat

The North Carolina Christian Ministers Association held its annual Midwinter Retreat in Kinston February 6 to 8 with thirty seven ministers from across the state. Sessions covered personal evangelism ministerial ethics and religion at the peace table. Transportation expenses were pooled.

Kinston CNS North Carolina Christian Ministers Association

Japanese Officer Saves Marines at Sea

Eyewitness accounts from Cherry Point describe a Japanese lieutenant who, after converting from Shintoism to Christianity, aided U S Marines trapped in a transport’s holds after a torpedo strike. He ripped off the hatch, enabling escape before being fatally shot by his commander.

Cherry Point CNS Bataan Japan

Churchill Named Notable Novelist Not Prime Minister

The text clarifies that Winston Churchill referenced as a novelist and playwright of works like The Crisis and The Uncharted Way is not the British prime minister. It distinguishes an author with the same name from the political leader.

Winston Churchill Great Britain

Wax Improves on Floors When Not Too Cold

A note states waxed floors and surfaces become smoother and easier to apply if temperatures stay above a low threshold. It cautions that excessive cold impedes smooth application and finish.

First Methodist Church Service Plans This Week

The Reverend Wilson O Weldon preaches at 11 am on Don t Fence Me In and at 5 pm on One God. Choirs sing Supplication Breathe On Me Breath of God and Through Love to It with Ann Smith as soloist. Youth Fellowship meets 6 pm led by Hazel Zimmerman. Wednesday 7 30 pm Bible and Prayer service.

First Methodist Wilson O. Weldon Scott Hazel Zimmerman Harry G. Bell

Layman's Day speaker announced at Main Street Methodist

Rev Walter R Kelly of Main Street Methodist says B L Smith Greensboro schools superintendent will be guest speaker for Layman's Day tomorrow Youth Fellowship meets at six O'clock and vesper service features Rev Kelly topic Life Made Over Again High Point Sub District banquet Tuesday at seven tickets in advance Rev Easter conducts devotional and program is organized by members Prayer meeting set Wednesday at 730 PM

Main Street Methodist Walter R. Kelly Main Street Methodist Church B. L. Smith Greensboro W. Co High Point O. L. Easter

Central Friends Church Morning Worship Speech and Activities

The minister Cecil E. Haworth will speak at 11:00 on Prur a Liberty during morning worship. Junior Choir practice at 5:30, Young Friends Fellowship at 6:30, evening worship at 6:30, and Boy Scout meeting at 7:15. Workers Council gathers Tuesday at 7:30 with Mrs Jos D Cox on West Farriss Avenue.

Central Friends Church Cecil E. Haworth Prue Ra Liberty Young Friends Fellowship Boy Scout Workers Council Jos. D. Cox West Farriss Avenue

Pastor Walter L. Lingle to Lead 11 A.M. Service

Dr Walter L Lingle President Emeritus of Davidson College will again fill the pulpit at First Presbyterian church for the 11 00 worship service. An ordination and installation of newly elected elders and deacons will take place during the service.

Walter L. Lingle Davidson College First Presbyterian Church

Church of God Sunday services and week events

The Church of God at 1111 East Commerce St lists Sunday activities including Sunday school at 9 45 a m and morning devotion at 11 00 with Rev F M Jump as speaker. Young People Endeavor meets at 7 00 p m and Rev C D Spoke will deliver the evening evangelistic message and sermon. Ladies Prayer Band meets Wednesday at 1 00. Services continue each evening all week.

Church OF God East Commerce St F. M. Jump C. D Ladies Prayer Band

Saint Mary's Episcopal Holy Communion and Services Set

Saint Mary's Episcopal notes a Holy Communion at 8 a.m. tomorrow with church school at 9 45 and morning sermon at 1 p.m. Choristers will sing the offertory anthem O Lord Most Holy by Franz Abt.

Saint Mary's Episcopal Lord Most Franz Abt

Wesley Memorial Holds Layman's Day and Sermon Topics

Reverend C E Rozzelle will preach The Church's One Foundation at Wesley Memorial. Layman's Day gathers Board of Stewards and Associate Board in morning service, with The Importance of the Unimportant as evening topic. Youth Fellowship at 6 15 and Victory Hour at 7 30 Wednesday.

Wesley Memorial C. E. Rozzelle Wesley Memorial Church Board of Stewards Associate Board of Stewards

Bethel Temple Announces Sunday Schedule and Sermon

Bethel Temple sets Sunday school at 9 45 and morning devotion at 11 00 led by Rev F C Myers who speaks on A Good Man and a Bad Man. Wednesday prayer meets at 801 Tate Street at 7 30 and Friday service follows at the Temple.

Bethel Temple F. C. Myers Tate Street

First Evangelical and Reformed Church Service

Worship at First Evangelical and Reformed Church at eleven Sunday morning. Rev. Hoy L. Fesperman preaches on The Cause and the Cure. Choir sings My God and I by Sergei. Junior Choir also to perform.

Laymen to Occupy Pulpits for Methodist Laymen's Day

Fifty thousand Methodist laymen will occupy pulpits in forty one thousand churches on Sunday February 25 in the annual Laymen's Day observance. Lay speakers will urge members to support ministerial supply, evangelism, missions, education, temperance and family stewardship while circuits may see lay led services.

Chicago George L. Morelock Methodist Board of Lay Activities Dr. Morelock Morelock Methodist Church World Mission Church Kingdom of God On Earth

Church Lenten Schedule and Choir Plans

The church outlines a Fourth Sunday in the Crusade for Christ with a 6 o'clock Junior Choir practice and 6 30 Youth Fellowship. The Evening Service at 7 30 features a sermon on Life at It's Best and a Bach hymn Sing Pray and Walk. Wednesday Lenten service is at 7 30.

Jesus Bach

Archdale Methodist to Host Guest Speaker at Worship

Dr. C. R. Hinshaw of High Point College will speak at morning worship with the sermon titled The Church Meeting Its Responsibility Today. Rev. W. B. Penny, Archdale pastor, will deliver the 5:00 p m evening sermon.

Archdale Methodist C. R. Hinshaw High Point College Archdale Methodist Church W. B. Penny

Wiping windows once a week in winter with napkins

A simple cleaning tip recommends wiping windows weekly during winter using paper napkins to remove dirt and maintain clarity.

Men and Women in Service Missing in Action

Lt. Gilbert W. Clark Jr., son of Mrs. G W Clark of Charlotte, has been in action over Germany since February 4. He previously lived with his mother at Oakwood Court apartments in High Point.

Gilbert W. Clark, Jr G. W. Clark East 4Th Street Charlotte Germany Lt. Clark High Point Oakwood Court

Air Medal Awarded to 1st Lt Bob Kiriakides in France

1st Lt Bob Kiriakides of the 9th Air Force Marauders in France has received the Air Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster. He is the son of Mrs Grace Bryant of 907 English Street.

Bob Kiriakides 9Th Air Force France Grace Bryant English Street

Piner Promoted at Peninsular Base Head Quarters Italy

Sgt. William D. Piner of High Point North Carolina has been promoted at the Peninsular Base Headquarters in Italy serving in the G 1 personnel section. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Charles B Piner and a 1939 High Point High School graduate who worked for Phillips-Davis before enlisting. Piner has spent 21 months overseas in North Africa and Italy.

WM. D. Piner Italy William Duke Piner Crawford Street High Point N. C Piner Charles B. Piner High Point High School Armed Forces Phillips- Davis, Inc North Africa

PFC Fred J. Davis Serves at Air Service Command France

PFC Fred J. Davis son of Mr and Mrs E Davis of High Point North Carolina is at Air Service Command headquarters in France aiding bomber and fighter operations. He has served five months in the European theater and previously worked as an inspector for Marshirture Co before joining the service.

Fred J. Davis AIR Service Command VNCE E. Davis High Point N. C France America Eighth Ninth Air Forces Pfc Davis Germany Marshiture Co

High Point Aerial Gunners Prepare for Overseas Duty

Cpls. Bartenfeld and Hendrix, two High Point gunners, train with a Flying Fortress crew at Alexandria Army Air Field as the Second Army Air Force readies four engine bomber crews for overseas duty. Hendrix is married and from Hillcrest Drive, while Bartenfeld is son of Carter Street residents. both entered service in 1944 from High Point High School.

Cpls. Bartenfeld & Hendrix Ae Bartenfeld Robert G. Hen _ Jr Alexandria Army Air Field Alexandria Second Army Air Force Cpl. Hendrix R. Glenn Hendrix Hillcrest Drive Robert G. New Hendrix, Jr Rt. 2 High Point Cpl Doug L. Bartenfeld D. F. Cargal Carter Street High Point High School

Air Service Command unit drives first million miles

Pfc Lawrence H Wilks of 206 Reed Street High Point NC is among a truck company praised for delivering bombs ammunition and supplies to invasion air forces along narrow British roads in fog and storms. The unit in the Combat Support Wing has fewer road accidents than any other in its battalion and celebrated the achievement with a dance and party.

Lawrence H. Wilks AIR Service Command England Addie Wilks Reed Street High Point N. C

NC Corporal Jones Praised for IX Air Defense unit Battle

Corporal Richard Jones of Jamestown North Carolina received high praise from Brigadier General William L Richardson for his Battery during a IX Air Defense Command defense against eight German fighters. Six enemy planes were shot down on the fighter strip and two were probably destroyed heading toward Germany. Jones's mother Mrs Owen Jones Route One Jamestown N C is listed as his next of kin.

Cpl Richard Jones Ninth Air Defense Command Jamestown North Carolina William L. Richardson Ontario California Richardson Ninth Air Force IX Air Defense Command Germany Corporal Jones Owen Jones N. C

Nature's medicines beat drugs in healing lessons

The piece argues for rest, air, water, heat, light, and proper diet as primary healers over drugs. It cites Preissnitz bandages, physical therapy, home baths, massage, and various folk methods from different cultures, noting hospitals emphasize nondrug therapies alongside limited drug use.

Ration Roundup for Stamps and Fuel Permissions Updated

The notice lists food, shoe, gasoline, and fuel oil ration details. Book Four red stamps Q5 to 85 valid through March 31, blue stamps X5 to Z5 A2 B2 through March 31, sugar stamps 34 and 35 with deadlines, shoes Book Three airplane stamps 1 2 3 indef, gasoline 14A B5 C5 B6 C6 valid for specified gallons, fuel oil period four five and this year's periods one to five with regional validity.

OPA Midwest South

Pearl Harbor Airmail Center Handles 32.7 Million Pounds in 1944

The Naval Air Transport Service at Pearl Harbor reported the Hawaii terminal mailed a total of 32,700,000 pounds in 1944. The terminal connected the mainland to war fronts across 40,000,000 square miles of ocean area.

Pearl Harbor Ins Naval Air Transport Service

Notice to creditors in estate of John R Purcelle

Having qualified as administrator of the Estate of John R Purcelle late of Guilford County North Carolina this is to give notice to all persons having claims against the said estate to present them to the undersigned on or before February 3 1946 or this notice will be pleaded in that of their recovery All persons owing said estate will please make immediate settlement to the undersigned This the 2nd day of February 1945 John R Purcelle Jr Administrator of the Estate of John R Purcelle Box 533 High Point N C Gold McAnally Gold Attys 2/3-10-17-24 3/3-10

John R. Purcelle Guilford County North Carolina John R. Purcelle, Jr High Point Gold McAnally & Gold Attys

Lenten Reducing Diet Menu for February

A dated meal plan lists breakfast lunch and dinner options for Sunday February PS and Monday February 16. It specifies baked chicken peas onion soup toast tea coffee and fruit with instructions to omit butter sugar cream and condiments. The text includes portion sizes and substitutes like toast crackers and low dairy options.

Reprieve Grants Entertainment Spots in New York

New York notices a temporary reprieve for the city’s entertainment industry from curfew orders. Cafe owners guild and attorney Noah L. Braunstein announce venues including Pacabana Zanzibar Latin and Versailles will stay open past the curfew until 4 a.m. on weekdays and 3 a.m. Sundays. Mayor LaGuardia will issue an official order after awaiting further guidance.

New York H. LaGuardia Ila Elu New York City

Fats Best Stored in Well Covered Containers Away Fragranced Foods

A short note advises keeping fats in a well covered container and away from strong flavored foods to preserve quality. It emphasizes preventing odor transfer and maintaining freshness.

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