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High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jan 15, 1938

Page

8

One-Way Traffic on High Street Limited to Eastbound

City manager orders east-bound traffic on High Street between Main and Wrenn amid embankment reinforcement for a retaining wall. Two rows of piling safeguard the slope while workmen finish the project. Police will remove barricades at High Main and Wrenn intersections. no westbound traffic allowed.

High Street Main Wrenn BE. M. Knox W. G. Friddle High Main High and Ommerece Friddle

Guilford County Realty Transfers Summary

Guilford County records show multiple property transfers across townships including MOREREAD TOWNSHIP where Claudius Dockery Jr transfers a Fisher avenue tract to Betty Har and to Harrison. GILMER TOWNSHIP lists Pilot Lite Insurance Co transferring to J Tankersley and J T Taylor a North Elm street tract. CENTER GROVE TOWNSHIP documents Martha Pearson transferring to Hoyt W Boone adjoining Wes ley Taylor and Pete Cummings tracts. JEFFERSON TOWNSHIP records E R Smith and wife to C G Durham and wife adjoining R A Smith tract.

Moreread Township Udius Dockery, Jr Betty Har Fisher Avenue Harrison Claudius Dockery Clement Boren Poses Cr. Kenerly Chapstreet Gilmer Township Pilot Lite Insurance Company J.tankersley J. T. Taylor North Elmstreet Bruce Township L. T Wagoner Martha B. Scoggins J. Weisner

State forest nursery distributes 1.5 million trees

In Raleigh on January 15, the state forest nursery near Clayton reports that 1.5 million of the 2.5 million trees raised this year have been distributed.

Raleigh State Forest Nursery Clayton

Newly Elected Officers Take Post At High Point Exchange

Newly elected High Point Exchange officers were installed at the weekly dinner at the YWCA. F E Brockmann becomes president with G W Sutton first vice president and Paul Callahan second vice president. J D McCrery is secretary treasurer and Victor Dallas assistant secretary treasurer. Hood, NC Exchange clubs president, spoke on The Purpose and Spirit of National Exchange.

High Point Exchange Club Brodie BE. Hood North Carolina Exchange Clubs F. E. Brockmann G. W. Sutton Paul Callahan J. D. McCrery Victor Dallas Brockmann J. J. Ellington National Exchange Clubs Tampa Fla Hood United States Board of Control J. D. MecCrery Carl Lackey R. T. Draughon

Class of Young Adults Bring In Halliburton Talk

A Sunday school class from Wesley Memorial Church brings author and world traveler Richard Halliburton to speak at the senior high school at 8 o clock on Wednesday night. The Wesley Fellowship class funds the event with sponsorship by young adults, business people, and younger married couples.

Richard Halliburton Halliburton Wesley Fellowship Wesley Memorial Church Charles F. Carroll W. W. Peele Methodist Church Weasley Fellowship Hart's

Methodist Protestant Rankin Memorial Service Times

Sunday school begins at 9 45 a m with worship at 11 a m led by Rev Edw Suits and 7 30 p m by the pastor. Prayer meetings are held Wednesday at 7 30 p m.

Welch Memorial Preacher Illness Promptes Sunday Sermons

The pastor Dr J D Williams is ill and cannot preach. Dr G J Humphreys president of High Point College will conduct the 11 o clock morning service and Dr R M Andrews will preach at 7 30 p m in his stead.

Fellowship Crusade message in Lebanon morning worship

Morning worship at 11 a m features Dr J E Pritchard president of the North Carolina conference delivering the message regarding the Fellowship Crusade. Evening service at 7 p m includes the pastor O L Easter speaking on Finding Gods Great Men. Christian Endeavor at 6 15 p m and mid week prayer service at

Lebanon J. E. Pritchard North Carolina Conference Fellowship Crusade O. L. Easter Christian Endeavor

Wesley Memorial Church Service and Sermon Topics

Wesley Memorial Church schedule lists Sunday school at 9 45 morning worship at 11 with the Gospel For Our Times sermon by Dr H Blackard and a Young People supper meeting with Miss Vera Idol. Evening service at 730 features A Tumultuous World and the Church by Dr Albert W Beaven president Colgate Rochester Seminary.

Wesley Memorial Church School H. Blackard Vera Idol Albert W. Beaven Colgate-Rochester Seminary

Williams leads church services with Aldersgate supper meeting

Pastor N. C. Williams delivers morning sermon on Womanhood At Its Best and evening sermon on Pentecost the Birthday of the Church. Worship at 11 a m and 7 p m. R W Sowers serves as general superintendent. Young people meet Wednesday at 7 p m for the first Aldersgate Meeting of the Worker's Council at a supper gathering.

N. C. Williams

Revival at Wesleyan Methodist Begins With Evangelist Connor

Dewey Brady and Rev. E. L. Henderson announce a revival at 11 o clock with services each evening through January 30. The program includes a Young People meeting at 6 30 p m and preaching at 7 30 led by Rev Henderson.

M. C. Connor Dewey Brady E. L. Henderson N. C Young People's

Father flies from Portland to be at son's bedside

G Lawrence Gates Jr three year old boy in Burrus Memorial hospital is critically ill with pneumonia. His father, coach at Westbrook High School in Maine, flew from Portland to be at the bedside. The child, visiting relatives, is under an oxygen tent. Mother is Martha Ragan Armfield of High Point.

G. Lawrence Gates, Jr Burrus Memorial Hospital Portland Gates Westbrook Maine

Royal Arcanum Dance Tonight at Arcade Hall

The Old Plank Road Council of the Royal Arcanum will hold an informal dance this evening at its hall in the Arcade building. Bill Snow, dance committee chair, announced admission is limited to club members and guests. Dancing starts at 8 30 o'clock.

Old Plank Road Council The Royal Arcanum Bill Snow

Kiwanis Luncheon Features H R Borthwick Speaker

H R Borthwick of Winston Salem served as guest speaker at the High Point Kiwanis luncheon held yesterday at the Elwood hotel. Attending visitors included F J Sizemore Rev N M Harrison and EF Sewell Jr all of High Point.

H. R. Borthwick Winston- Salem High Point Kiwanis Club Elwood Hotel F. J. Sizemore Rev. N. M. Harrison EF. E. Sewell, Jr

Mrs Jno A Russell's Mother Dies in Atlanta

Death at Atlanta home reported for Mrs James Rogers mother of Mrs John A Russell of High Point. Rogers had visited her daughter here on several occasions. Mrs Russell departed for Atlanta this morning to attend the funeral.

Atlanta James Rogers John A. Russell Orlando Street High Point Rogers Russell

Death of Rev. C. N. Brooks Rowland pastor

Rev. C. N. Brooks Rowland 68 longtime pastor of MacDonal and Rowland Baptist churches died at his home Wednesday night after months of illness. Born April 10, 1869 in Jonesboro, he studied at Wake Forest and Louisville Seminary and organized missionary work in Moore County. Survived by wife Blanche Lyles and children including C. V. Brooks Jr and Rev. J. Boyce Brooks, with brothers and sisters listed. Funeral held at Rowland Baptist church and interment in Goldsboro.

C. N. Brooks Rowland C. Vv. Brooks MacDonal and Rowland Baptist Brooks Charlies Vance Brooks Elizabeth Hawley William Marsh Brooks Jonesboro Wake Forest College Baptist Seminary Louisville Blanche Lyles D. H. Boney C. V. Brooks, Jr H. C. Cook Duplin County W. M. Brooks Eristol Tenn Lydia Jane Brooks Carey N. C J. Boyce Brooks Goldsboro Calypso Tarboro Teacy Wallace Red Springs Rowland C. H. Durham Rowland Baptist Church

First Methodist Protestant church Sunday schedule

First Sunday school meets at 9 45 in the First Methodist Protestant church. At 11 Rev J Clay Madison will preach The Useful Christian. The third topic in a four part series on youth relations is discussed at 5. Miss Dana Nichols will speak to the junior church at 11 on Knights of Service. The Intermediate ENDEAVOR meets at 4 45 and the Young People's ENDEAVOR supper at 6.

First Methodist Protestant J. Clay Madison Dana Nichols Knights of Service Intermediate Christian Endeavor Young People’s Christian Endeavor Society

Life to Be Subject of Christian Science Lesson

Christian Science churches announce Life as the lesson sermon for Sunday services at 11 o'clock. Readings and services set for 219 North Main Street with reading room open Wednesdays and Fridays from 2 to 4 30 PM.

Churches and Societies of Christ

Bethel Temple Services Announced With Evening Sermon

Bethel Temple at Corner Snow and Randolph lists Sunday school at 9 45 a m and morning worship at 11 a m with Sunday night service at 7 30 p m. Pastor Rev F C Myers will deliver The Enduement of Power the Possibility of Receiving It and How to Obtain It. Tuesday prayer and praise at 7 30 p m and Friday topics on Christian Practice and Living at 7 30 p m.

Snow Randolph Sts F. C. Myers

Pilgrim Church Announces Weekly Services and Contest

The Pilgrim church schedules 11 o'clock service led by Rev. C. L. Ruth with 9:30 Sunday school. Young people meet at 6:15 and evening worship at 7:30. Wednesday prayer at 7:30 and Friday cottage prayer meeting to be announced. A contest between men and women Sunday school departments for attendance favors the women.

C. L. Ruth

Sunday school and sermon schedule at Ward St and Archdale

Sunday school at both churches begins 9:45 a m. Archdale hosts 11 a m preaching by Rev R C Kirk who will also address children. Ward Street holds 7:30 p m preaching on What Is You Vocation by T Winslow, his first sermon. prayer meetings Tuesday and Wednesday. combined prayer service tonight with Mr and Mrs L C Armentrout on Gilbert street.

Archdale Ward Street

Calvary School Head to Address Sunday Schools

Calvary Cc F Carroll superintendent of city schools will address the adult division in opening exercises at 9 45 a m. Sermons by pastor D W Howell at 1 a m "The Miracle In Our Midst" and 7 p m "The Happy Reward." Epworth League programs at 1 15 p m praying meeting Wednesday at p m choir practice Wednesday at 7 45 p m.

Calvary Cc

Highland Church Announces Sunday Services

The pastor Rev. H. H. Robbins will preach at 10:45 a.m. on The Family of God and at 7:30 p.m. on The Value of a Definite Aim. Church school begins at 9:30 a.m. Prayer meeting Wednesday at 7:30 led by the Young People.

Highland H. H. Robbins Church School

Sunday services and midweek prayer at local church

Sunday school begins 8:45 a.m. with A R Tucker as superintendent. The pastor Rev Chas K Gentry continues the Cross study with The Sovereign Grace of God Christ's Word at 11 a.m. Sermon basis Today shalt thou be with me in paradise. Evening service at 7:15 p.m. Youth group visits Sandy Ridge at 3 p.m. Midweek prayer hour Wednesday at 7:15.

R. Tucker Chas. K. Gentry Paradise Jesus Sandy Ridge

Tabernacle Lord’s Four January Services Schedule

The Tabernacle Lord’s announces four Sunday services on January 16. Sunday school at 9 45, preaching at 11, and services at 2 30 and 7 30. Rev B F Gladden will lead the 2 30 service and speak on Blaspheming Against the Holy Ghost.

B. F. Gladden

Gospel Sunday Services and Evening Sermon Schedule

The church outlines Sunday activities led by W G Colton with a 11 am service on the Book of 2nd Peter titled False Teachers. Evening evangelistic service at 7 30 pm features the sermon After Death What Next. Regular youth, prayer, and men’s meetings are planned through the week.

Christ and Controversy Sermon at Local Church

Rev Hoy L Fesperman will deliver the 1 o clock sermon on Sunday at the Evangelical and Reformed church with the Mission band meeting then and Christian Endeavor at 6 30 p m The evening service at 7 30 p m will feature Modern Giants The Sunday school convenes each Sunday at 9 45 a m.

Hoy L. Fesperman Mission Band Christian Endeavor

Bobby Hinkle Struck by Auto. Receives Hospital Care

Bobby Hinkle of 1102 Council Street was slightly injured when a bicycle was struck by an automobile yesterday afternoon. The car, said to be driven by Carey Ilderton, left the scene. Hinkle received treatment at Burrus Memorial Hospital and remained overnight before being discharged this morning.

Bobby Hinkle Council Street Carey Ilderton Burrus Memorial Hospital

Senior Scouts Meet to Institute Troop Program

The senior Scouts of Troop 20 meet tomorrow at 2 30 PM in the Boy Scout office on West Washington Street to institute the senior program of the Boy Scouts of America in the troop.

Troop 20 Boy Scout West Washington Street Boy Scouts of America

Correction: plats and subdivisions moved to new county building

Photostatic copies of plats and subdivisions in High Point Township are now filed at the new county building rather than at the deeds office as reported yesterday.

High Point Township

Hebrew Enail Israel Synagogue Community Schedule

Sunday school at 10 30 a m Mrs Sam Tobias superintendent Hebrew school at 2 30 p m daily Womens study group at 8 p m Tuesday subject Jewish Customs and Institutions Teachers staff meeting Wednesday at 9 a m in the Rabbis study Men s club Wednesday at p m subject Jewish History and Literature Friday night services at p m topic for next Friday Thou Shalt Not Steal Saturday services at 8 30 a m

Enail Israel Synagogue Sam Tobias P.m

Church Service Schedule at State Street Church

Bible school at 9:45 a.m. led by H. P. Sira, superintendent. Lord's Supper at 10:45 a.m. Morning sermon titled How and Why Become a Christian Only. Christian Endeavor at 6:30 p.m. Evening sermon The Gospel In Action.

Church OF Christ N. Hamilton St Dennis Helsabeck Bible School P. Sira

Presbyterian Church Services and Events Schedule

At 11 oclock Dr Williamson preaches Shoulders Slipping. Fellowship group leads 5 oclock worship and an Adult discussion Not For Sale. Men-of-the-Church meeting canceled Monday evening. Dr Robert Speer speaks at First Church Greensboro this week, causing no midweek prayer meeting.

Episcopal 8t Marys Service Schedule After Epiphany

The parish holds Holy Communion at 8 a.m. followed by church school at 9 45 a.m. Morning prayer and sermon at 11 a.m. The Young People s Service League gathers at 7 p.m. on Sunday after Epiphany.

Young People’s Service League

Kiwanis appoints secretary for Carolinas District

Herbert W. Hennig of Darlington has been named secretary of the Carolinas District Kiwanis clubs to fill the unexpired term of the late R. H. McDonald. His appointment was announced in Darl ington on January 15.

Kiwanis Darlington D. C Herbert W. Hennig Carolinas Kiwanis Clubs R. H. McDonald

Jamestown Oakdale Services Highlight Fink Schedule

G W Fink pastor schedules Sunday services at Jamestown and Oakdale with 10 a.m. Sunday school, 11 a.m. Jamestown sermon, 7 p.m. Oakdale sermon, and a 6:45 p.m. youth service at Oakdale.

Friends Archdale Sunday Schedule and Sermon Subject

Reverend Clifton C Pearson pastor of Friends Archdale conducts Sunday school at 10 a m with Oscar McCampbell as superintendent. Worship follows at 11 a m with the sermon Christ the All-Sufficient. The two Christian Endeavor societies meet at 6 p m.

Tor Oscar McCampbell Christ the All Christian Endeavor

Sunday School and Worship Services Announced

Sunday school convenes tomorrow morning at 10. Worship at 11. The pastor Miss Clara Cox will speak on The Great Certainty of the Apostle Pan. Three Christian Endeavor groups meet tomorrow at 6 30 with Mrs Amanda Mattocks leading the senior meeting on missions. A debate is arranged. Monthly meeting moved to next Thursday night. Concluding business includes church discipline led by the pastor.

Clara Cox Apostle Pan Christian Endeavor Societies Amanda Mattocks

Central Bible School and Guilford College Night Schedule

Central Bible school at 9 45 with Horace Haworth as superintendent. Morning worship at 11 and evening worship at 6 30 with minister Cecil Haworth speaking. Societies meet at 6 30, pastoral committee meets Monday at 7 30 in the annex. Wednesday night is Guilford College Night with supper at 6 30 and a program by Guilford college.

Central Bible School Horace Haworth Cecil FE. Haworth Christian Endeavor Guilford College

Oak Hill Sunday School and sermon by Reuben J. Payne

Oak Hill holds Sunday School at 9 45 with Leslie Gurley as superintendent. At 11 o clock Reuben J. Payne speaks on Life's Greatest Legacy. Jr Christian Endeavor activity follows.

Oak Hill Leslie Gurley Reuben J. Payne Jr. Christian Endeavor

Sunday services and youth meeting announcement

Sunday school opens at 9 45 a m with preaching at 11 a m and 7 p m by the pastor The Bible class will have a visiting teacher The young peoples union meets at 6 p m with Miss Louise Patton in charge The subject is What I think of the Church

Young People's Union Louise Patton

Beautiful Lives and The Absent Christ at Baptist Service

Dr. A B Conrad, pastor, will preach at both services Sunday with morning subject Beautiful Lives and evening subject The Absent Christ. Bible school Sunday at 9 45. Prayer meeting and B T U Wednesday 7 30. Woman's Missionary Society meets Monday 3 30.

A. B. Conrad Christ Bible School Woman's Missionary Society

Pastor Preaches on Overdone and Underdone

Rev. C N Royal will deliver morning and evening sermons titled Overdone and Underdone and The Life of Jacob. Special music will be led by Carl G N Cronstedts, choir director. Sunday school 8 30 a m Baptist Training union 6 30 p m Woman's Missionary Society meets Monday at 7 30 p m.

C N. Royal Jacob Carl G. N. Cronstedt Baptist Training Union Woman's Missionary

Morning and Evening Worship on North Main Street

Morning service at 11 o'clock features a sermon titled Limiting God by the pastor. Evening service at 7 o'clock opens a series of request sermons on Caesar or God.

North Main Street Caesar God

Emmanuel Lutheran Sermon Topics Announced

Lutheran Emmanuel announces two services with distinct sermons. At 11 o'clock the subject is Y And My Church from Matthew 16 18 and the text I will build my church. At 7 20 in the evening the topic is A Vision Of A Man.

Emmanuel “Y Matthew

Local Authorities Face Slot Machines Rule Push and Scriptural Lesson

A Sunday school lesson from Mark 1 14 28 emphasizes faith and following Jesus as authorities discuss slot machine regulation. The piece notes John the Baptist's imprisonment and Christ's preaching of the Kingdom of God while detailing a police stakeout and legal options for county sheriffs regarding the slot machine ban.

Meeting Tonight at Cloverdale Church Service

The Church of The Livin in Cloverdale holds a service with sacrament on washing Saturday night led by Pastor Collings and with Triplett in charge.

Church of the Livin Cloverdale Collings Triplett

Christ Talks to the Crowd and Calls Followers

A narrator recalls Jesus casting out unclean spirits and transforming a man who resisted at first but found salvation in Christ. The message urges listeners to seek Jesus now and forsake old ways, promising firm footing once they follow him.

John the Baptist Christ Lord Jesus Christ Jesus John Galilee God Jesus Christ Simon Andrew James King of Kings Lord of Lords Jesus of Nazareth Holy One Satan Will al Hell

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