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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1938
Page
8
A High Point group drew up a resolution opposing any Sunday blue law. They circulated among residents for signatures, arguing laws enforcing sacred observance infringe liberty and violate religious freedom. They deny church or business interests drive the effort.
Police officers yesterday and today rounded up ten High Point motorists and cited them to court for not displaying city tags on their vehicles. The January 1 license plate deadline for 1938 has passed with enforcement urged by Police Chief W. G. Friddie to arrest all city residents operating cars without city plates.
Mrs Verta Frances Groce aged 27 of 1543 North Main Street died Friday evening after months of illness. Born December 14, 1910 in High Point she was daughter of the late S M Hines and Emma Crotch Hines. Survived by husband D W Groce mother Emma C Hines brother Otis Spurgeon Hines sister Mrs H F Moore. Funeral Sunday 2 PM from Lebanon M P Church with Rev O L Foster and Rev A Lincoln Falk. interment Lebanon Cemetery. Body to home of sister Mrs H F Moore this afternoon.
Robert Hill 65 of High Point route 3 near Glenola died January 20 at John R Brinkley hospital Little Rock Ark. He was born November 3 1872 in Stokes county and is survived by his widow Nancy Ellen Boles and five sons W E Paul R J Wade J C Hill and two daughters Annie and Fannie. Funeral conducted at Bunker Hill Primitive Baptist church near Kernerville Sunday January 23 at 3 o clock by Elder Watt Tuttle.
Friends announce the passing of the infant son of Mr and Mrs James Joe Chernault who died at a local hospital early today. Interment followed at Oakwood Cemetery.
Richmond Insurance Company of New York sues T. E. Laughlin in municipal court alleging default on a promissory note to Gate City Motor Company. Plaintiff seeks judgment for 254.50 dollars.
Marcus Edmonds of this city filed for divorce and child custody in municipal court on April 12 1936 alleging his wife subjected the home to abuses and embarrassment by returning home in a frowsy disheveled condition. The couple married January 27 1933 and have one child aged two.
Answers filed in municipal court by Jules Chain Stores corp trading as Moskin's High Point and store manager C L Brooks in suits by R W Batten and S V Dickens of Thomasville alleging damages for false arrest. The defense denies directing Brooks to detain the men or to accuse theft. officers acted on their own. Incident alleged occurred November 6, 1935. Separate actions filed by Batten and Dickens.
The Exchange club heard R. V. Lackey of the High Point creamery explain how milk is received and dispensed and outlined city and State Board of Health dairy regulations. The club approved funding for lights and fixtures in the Salvation Army boys clubroom. Attendance prizes were announced and gifts given to members. Visitors included G. F. Edwards Harriss Jarrell and Tyree Nabors.
Lucius Robbins seven years old of 1211 Davis Avenue suffered a broken left leg after failing to heed a school patrol signal. He ran into the right fender of Carl Hodgins eighteen drive 1714 Kivett Drive and was taken to Burrus Memorial hospital where he remains hospitalized. Police deem the accident unavoidable and no arrest was made.
A historical report notes that England allocates roughly 80 million dollars annually for laundry work across the nation. This figure reflects government and institutional expenditure on cleaning and cloth care services. The assessment highlights scale of domestic and public laundry needs in the period.
John C Calhoun served under John Quincy Adams and became the only U S vice president to resign from that office in history.
A municipal court jury after four hours found Pickett Cotton Mills negligent for excessive voltage in power to a chicken enclosure near H. M. Carter's home but awarded no damages due to contributorily negligent acts by Carter. Attorneys for Carter announced an appeal.
Funeral services for M. H. Dorsett were held at Marlboro Friends church with Rev. George H. Liner and Rev. E. W. Jones officiating. Dorsett died Thursday afternoon at the home of his son T. L. Dorsett of 621 Arch Street and was interred in the church cemetery. Pallbearers named were D. C. Towery, W. E. Myers, W. W. Harkey, W. B. Collins, J. A. Campbell and E. R. Clodfelter. Flowers were carried by friends and neighbors.
Thomasville Woodmen of the World Camp 206 held an oyster supper on Friday night. Several brief talks were given during the meeting and the W O W quartet provided music.
The Wesleyan Methodist church invites worshipers to 11 a.m. for Rev. Charles K. Gentry’s study on Christ’s cross saying today shalt thou be with me in Paradise and an evening talk at 7 16 on How Was Christ Manifested. At 6 p.m. Senior M. W. B. features Rev. David Stone as speaker. Midweek prayer hour is Wednesday at 7 15.
The church schedules Holy Communion at 8 a.m. and morning prayer with sermon at 11 a.m. Church school meets at 9 45 a.m. The Young People's Service League gathers at 7 p.m. A festival observance for St Paul the Apostle is planned Tuesday with Holy Communion at 10 a.m.
Sunday school begins at 9 45 with preaching at 11 a m and 730 p m led by Rev Edward Suits. A prayer service is planned Wednesday at 730 p m.
At 11 o clock Rev J Clay Madison will preach on The Consecrated Christians. At 5 o clock the final topic Is Death the End chosen by the young people will be discussed by the pastor. The Christman will be the sermon topic for the junior church at 11 o clock. The Young People's Christian Endeavor society meet at 6 o clock. The intermediate Christian Endeavor will meet at 6 o clock.
Sunday school begins at 9 45 a m with preaching at 11 a m and 730 p m by Pastor Dr J D Williams A prayer meeting is held Wednesday evening at 730.
Morning worship at 11 a m features a sermon titled The Supreme Motive of Christianity by the pastor. Evening service at 7 p m presents Life's Greatest Demand by O L Easter. Christian Endeavor meets at 6 15 p m.
Dr Lane of Patrocinio Brazil will speak at the 11 am service and the 5 pm vesper. The Woman's auxiliary holds a foreign mission meeting Monday at 3 pm with Dr Lane as speaker. Workers' council meets Monday at 6 30 pm. M L Patrick speaks. Mid week prayer Wednesday at 7 30 pm.
Sunday school at 10 30 a m Mrs Sam Tobias superintendent Hebrew school at 2 30 p m daily Women s study group at 8 p m Tuesday subject Jewish Customs and Institutions Teachers staff meeting Wednesday 9 a m in the Rabbi s study Men s club Wednesday at 7 p m subject Jewish History and Literature Friday night services at 7 p m topic next Friday Everyday Heroes Saturday services at 9 30 a m
Sunday school begins at 19 o'clock with a preaching service at 11 am by Pastor H. L. Calloway on the topic Back to Bethel. Young People meet at 6:30 pm led by President Guy Kenney and a 7:30 pm service on Gods Requirements of man. Wednesday prayer meeting details omitted.
The Piedmont Association holds Sunday school at 9 45 a m Morning worship at 11 a m with the moderator speaking on Our Association Work The evening service at 7 o'clock features Rev A Lincoln Falk delivering The Lost Christ sermon
Rev A Lincoln Falk of North Main Street Baptist Church will preach at 11 o clock Sunday worship on Mans Lordship Over Life. Evening service led by Trainm Unions using Greatness Through Service. Bible school at 9 45. Prayer and B T U Wednesday at 7 30. Junior Board of Deacons to meet Tuesday.
The morning sermon by Rev N Royal will center on Beholding the Cross. The evening sermon title is The Doubting Leper. Sunday school starts at 9 30 a m Baptist Training Union at 6 30 p m.
Trinity church holds Sunday school at 9 45 a m and preaching by Rev James F E Swinson every first and third Sunday. Bermee service led by the pastor every Thursday at 7 p m.
Sunday school at both churches at 9 45 a m. Services at Ward Street 11 a m with Rev R C Kirk preaching on The Cedar Tree Christian. Archdale service 7 30 p m. Prayer meetings 7 30 p m Wednesday at Ward Street and Tuesday at Archdale. Epworth leagues meet at regular hours.
G W Fink pastor leads Epworth League at 6 45 p m in jamestown with 7 30 p m preaching. Oakdale service slated for 11 a m with subject The Greatest Business on Earth.
Calvary church announces Sunday school at 9 45 a m with OO A Kirkman teaching the Man ley Bible class. Sermons by pastor D V Howell at 11 a m on God Seeking Man and 7 p m The Lost Coin Found. League 6 45 p m. Prayer meeting Wednesday 7 p m. Choir practice Wednesday 7 45 p m.
The Rev. H. H. Robbins will deliver the 10:45 a.m. sermon on Here And Hereafter Life Insurance with no service that night. Prof. Johnson leads a 1:30 p.m. community singing. Bible school starts at 9:30 a.m. and an evening program at 7:30 p.m. is led by the young people.
Main Street N C Williams pastor conducts church school at 9 30 a m led by R W Sowers general superintendent Morning worship at 11 a m with sermon God s Second Question to Man Evening worship at 7 p m with sermon A Shameless Jew Young People meet at 6 p m Prayer meeting Wednesday at seven The Secret of Guidance is the general theme of Prayer Meeting
Wesley Memorial Church offers a 9:45 Sunday school for all ages followed by 11 o clock morning worship with a sermon on An Adequate National Defense by Dr Embree H Blackard The Young People meet at 6 Supper and travelogue by Bonn W Hackney The evening service at 7 30 features Why Is There Suffering In The World by Dr Blackard Monday at 6 30 Association Board of Stewards supper meeting Wednesday 7 30 mid week prayer service with Wallace Fridy Thursday 6 30 Workers Council supper meeting with Dean P E Lindley of High Point College speaking
Helen Everett evangelist will speak on Deliverance from Evil Saturday night. Sunday features three services including Sunday school at 9 45 a m preaching at 11 a m on Longed for Attainments and a Sunday night illustrated message themed Life with varied illustration.
Gospel morning worship at 11 with Rev H P Williams preaching. Evening services include Young Peoples at 6 30 and evangelistic at 7 30 with sermons on blue laws. Cottage prayer Tuesday 7 30 mid week Thursday 7 and men’s meeting Saturday 7 at the Tabernacle.
The pastor preaches at 11 o clock with Rev B F Gladden in charge of the 7 30 service. The notices outline regular church schedule and leadership for the day.
Christian Science churches honor Truth as the Sunday lesson sermon with services at 11 o clock across societies. Reading room hours are Wednesdays and Fridays from 2 to 4 30 o'clock at 819 North Main Street.
Rev. Bob Smith of Oak Grove Baptist will preach at 11 a.m. and again at 7 p.m. A Wednesday evening prayer service at 7 is announced led by Rev. W. P. haste.
The lesson continues the life of service with Mark 1 29 45 focusing on Jesus joining Simon Peter Andrew James and John at Simon's house for Sabbath supper where a sick person is present. Jesus heals the afflicted and preaches in the temple then returns to the home.
Rev. C. Francis Noble presides at 612 Highland Avenue with Bible school at 9 30 a m preaching at 10 45 on The Gates of Hell Shall Not Prevail Young People meet at 5 30 and evangelistic night service at 7 p m plus a second service at 7 30
Evangelical & Reform church announces 11 o'clock sermon The Prophet in the Minority led by John H. Lloyd superintendent Christian Endeavor at 6:30 pm Evening service at 7:30 pm The Unanswerable Question Prayer service 7:30 pm Wednesday Junior choir practice 7:15 pm Wednesday Special choir practice for newly organized choir Thursday 7:30 pm
The Evangelist Club Hall hosts a Sunday schedule with a 9 45 a m Bible class for men and women verse by verse study of the Old and New Testaments and a 3 p m evangelistic service led by Rev Ulmer N Freeman on The Challenge of The Cross The venue also lists regular week night meetings on Monday and Friday at 7 30 p m
Bethel Temple at Corner Spow and Randolph hosts morning worship at 11 a m and evening service at 7 30 p m with a prayer and praise meeting at 7 30 p m Rev F C Myers serves as pastor and leads worship and instruction for the congregation.
Sunday service at Hill includes 9 45 Sunday school taught by Lestie Gurley superintendent Rev Ru bén Payne will preach at 11 o clock on Have Kept the Faith.
The schedule lists Bible school at 9 45 led by Horace Haworth as superintendent. Morning worship at 11 and evening worship at 6 30 feature minister Cecil Haworth. Annie Morgan leads the Junior Christian Endeavor while Mrs Ralph Parker and Mrs Cecil Haworth head the Senior Endeavor. Wednesday night at 7 continues outline book studies.
Springfield church activities include Sunday school at 10 worship at 11 with Pastor Miss Clara J. Cox delivering "Undying Flame" message. Endeavor societies meet at 6 30 tomorrow night. Senior group discusses "We Need the Church." A 2 30 Tuesday gathering at Mrs. Ellington home hosted by Mrs. Briles and Mrs. Riddick. Thursday prayer meeting at the Wallace Cox home on Springfield road led by the Evangelistic club.
The obituary notes the passing of Reverend Clifton C. Pearson of Archdale. Services and memorial arrangements are to be announced.
A community sing at Highland Methodist Church will be held Sunday January 23 starting at 1 30 p m with J W Johnson in charge continuing through the afternoon.
A sermon-like reflection urges inviting Christ into daily life as Jesus heals through touch and faith. It recalls biblical scenes of compassion toward the sick and outcast, emphasizing prayer, trust, and living with Him for a new lease on life. The piece frames Galilee as a model of Christ’s mercy and calls readers to seek Him today.
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