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High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jan 23, 1937

Page

8

Two Arrests Trigger One Year License For Drunk Driving

Judge Lewis E Teague arraigned Charles Barton and Bill Trotter on drunk driving charges. Barton drew a one year license suspension plus costs and damages. Trotter was ordered to pay 50 and jury costs. Sally Young received a six month workhouse sentence suspended for four years for permitting a school age child to stay out of school. Fred McGill faces 12 months on county roads for assault related offenses. W M Green pays costs for heating ordinance violations. Eldora Scott was dismissed on a deadly weapon assault charge.

Lewis E. Teague Charles Barton West Bay Street Bill Trotter Sally Young Fred McGill W. M. Green Eldora Scott

Marian Martin Kitchen Ensemble Sweeping Success Pattern 9979

Marian Martin presents Pattern 9979 a full frock and apron set with blousey yoke sleeves pockets and belt like waist. The ad details sizes 14 through 44 fabric needs and costs plus an order address at The Enterprise New York for the Marian Martin pattern book and patterns.

Marian Martin Marian Martin Lew Enterprise, Pattern Department 18Th St New York N. Y

Negro Rivalry Ends in Courtroom Mixed Verdict

In Tarboro on January 23 Roosevelt Johnson, a Black man, was jailed for allegedly stealing $9 from a deaf Black man in Rocky Mount but acquitted at trial. Judge Frizzelle then considered perjury charges after Vergil Anderson testified Johnson boasted of guilt. Johnson was released when one witness proved insufficient.

Tarboro Roosevelt Johnson Finnegan Rocky Mount Vergil Anderson J. Paul Frizzelle Johnson Frizzelle Roosevelt Frizelle Anderson

Bombing Blamed on German Planes Off Almeria

Almeria port authorities told the Spanish socialist government that five Nazi seaplanes based on a German warship attacked the Roquestas airbase 12 miles southwest of Almeria at 6 AM. One plane reportedly crashed near the vessel and was recovered. the airship believed to be the Graf Spee was involved.

Valencia Spain Almeria Roquestas Mediterranean Indalecia Prieto Admiral Graf Spee

Crew of Nine Drowned Off Kristian sun

A trawler with nine crew aboard sank in a furious gale off Kristian sun, Oslo, today. All aboard were drowned as the small boat was carried out to sea and vanished.

Oslo Norway Kristiansun

Registered At The Mart List Of Names Across States

A long register of individuals and towns appears, listing names from McComas West Virginia to Winston-Salem North Carolina and beyond. The compilation includes Dora Samet Sylvia Samet High Point J. Braswell Raleigh and many others, spanning multiple states and locales.

B. F. Pickard McComas W. Va Dora Samet Sylvia Samet High Point J. 8. Braswell Winston, Salem M. F. Vaught Benham D. W. Hurley T. H. Skeen Biscoe Charles Jenkens D. H. Ligon B. R. Browder Winston-Salem H. B. Carter Warrenton Stephen C. Chapman R. J. Hursey Chesterfield Lincolnton Helen Marshall Jake Harris Henry Brandon R. R. Blackman J. A. Michael C. W. Brandon Asheboro Mack Dowling J. L. Watkins Greensboro Robt, L. Johnson Grundy Harry Krammer M. L. Krammer

Two Miracles of Mercy Sunday School Lesson

The lesson explores Jesus healing a 38 year sick man at Bethesda and feeding a hungry crowd. It emphasizes faith in Jesus, willingness to be made whole, and the call for church leaders to minister to the poor while avoiding self glory and teaching service over spectacle. Jesus offers salvation to all who accept him.

Jerusalem Bethesda Jesus Jesus Christ Philip Andrew Christ

Methodist Protestant Sunday Activities and Series Talks

The First Methodist Protestant church schedules Sunday school at 9:45 am, with a morning sermon by Rev. J. Clay Madison at 11 on Taking a Chance and an 7:30 pm sermon on Religions Iniquity. Junior church meets at 11 with Talking With Our Father. The Young People C E Society continues study series on Why Young PeopleBecome Cynical Toward the Church and Religion. Father M J Begley will address the 6:30 pm program in the downstairs assembly. Intermediate C E meets at 6:30.

First Methodist Protestant J. Clay Madison C. E. Society M. J. Begley St. Edwards Catholic Church C. E

Doors of Opportunities at Baptist West End church

Rev. James N. Bowman leads Sunday School at 9 30 A M and morning service at 11 with the theme Doors of Opportunities The evening service at 7 is led by I G Greer Thomasville Orphanage superintendent Three deacons will be ordained at the service Activities include 6 P M B T U and public invitation to all services

West End Redding Ennis James N. Bowman Opportunities I. G. Greer Thomasville

Sermon subjects at local Baptist church

"The Sower" will be the subject of the morning sermon by Pastor C N Royal. The evening sermon continues the "Home Folk" series with "Causes of Failure In Marriage." Sunday school starts at 9:30 a m and Baptist Training Union at 6:30 p m.

C. N. Royal Baptist Training Union

Evangelical & Reform Church Schedule

Rev Hoy L Fesperman delivers a Sunday sermon Sold Out at 11 oclock with a Junior sermon for children. Christian Endeavor at 630 p m Evening worship at 730 p m Self Examination topic. Congregational meeting Wednesday 730 p m with annual reports from all church groups. Social hour follows. Boy Scouts Tuesday 7 p m Junior choir Wednesday 715 p m Prayer meeting 730 p m Senior choir 815 p m.

Hoy L. Fesperman Christian Endeavor Congregational Boy Scouts

Sunday services schedule with Rev Edw Suits preaching

The notice lists Sunday school at 9 45 a m, sermons at 11 a m and 7 15 p m by pastor Rev Edw Suits, and a CE Society meeting at 6 15 p m.

Edw. Suits CE Society

Welch Memorial Sermons by Dr J D Williams

Welch Memorial announces services with preaching at 11 a m and 7 30 p m by pastor Dr J D Williams Prayer services are held Wednesday at 7 30 p m All times local and events subject to church schedule adjustments

Pastor to Preach Twice at Main Street Church

Rev J P Hipps will lead 11 am and 7 30 pm services at Main Street Church with special music. Church school for all ages meets at 9 30 am. Mid week prayer meeting is Wednesday at 7 30 followed by choir rehearsal.

J. P. Hipps

Sermon Subjects Announced for Sunday Services

Dr A B Conrad previews the day with 11 o clock sermon The Church a Luminary and 7 30 pm evening service titled Warning At the Enemies Fire A prayer service and B T U meetings are set for Wednesday at 7 30 pm Bible school convenes Sunday at 9 45 am

A. B. Conrad

Oak Hill Friends Bible School to Meet Sunday Morning

The Oak Hill Friends Bible school will meet at 9 45 Sunday morning with Leslie Gurley as superintendent. At 11 o clock during worship Dr P E Lindley of High Point college will speak on Prohibition and Public Morals, introduced by Byron Hayworth chairman of the committee on Prohibition and Public Morals in Deep River Quarterly meeting. The public is invited.

Oak Hill Friends Bible School Leslie Gurley P. E. Lindley High Point College Byron Hayworth Deep River

Church Services and Evening Play Schedule

Bible school at 9 45 a m and worship at 11 a m on North Hamilton Street. The morning sermon titled The Assurance of Life. Christian Endeavor at 6 30 p m followed by a 7 30 p m Christian action play What Would Jesus Do.

North Hamilton Street

Pastor Howell Preaches on Gods Blessed Man And The Thorn In The Flesh

The pastor Rev. D. W. Howell will preach at 11 a.m. on Gods Blessed Man and at 7 p.m. on The Thorn In the Flesh Sun day school 9 45 Junior choir practice 5 30 Epworth league 6 15 Prayer meeting Wednesday 7 Regular choir practice Friday 7.

D. W. Howell Epworth

Christian East Green Church Announces Regular Sunday and Wednesday Services

The church outlines regular gatherings with Sunday school at 9 45 a m preaching at 11 a m Sunday evening service at 7 pm and Wednesday night worship at 7 pm. The schedule emphasizes consistent weekly worship and instructional times.

Mrs I R Payne Dies After Illness at 63

Mrs Lettie Payne 63 died at a local hospital after two weeks illness. Born in Trinity March 25 63 years ago she married I R Payne in 1890 and survives with five sons Fred Rex Pell John all in Trinity and Glenn in Lexington two daughters Mrs J H Burgess of High Point and Mildred Payne of Trinity three brothers L E B P F Reddick of Pleasant Garden James Reddick High Point route three and two grandchildren Funeral services at Trinity M E church Sunday at 2 pm conducted by Rev R M Robertson burial in church cemetery body at Sechrest Funeral Home until tomorrow morning

Lettie Payne Trinity Robert W Irene Smith Reddick I. R. Payne Fred Rex Pell John Glenn Payne Lexington J. H. Burgess High Point Mildred Payne L. EB P. F. Reddick Pleasant Garden James Reddick Route Three Trinity M. E. Church Trinity M. E R. M. Robertson Church Sechrest Funeral Home

Unkindled Embers and Meetings of Friends Groups

Tomorrow morning at meeting for worship Pastor Miss Clara I Cox will speak on Unkindled Embers. Tomorrow night the three C E societies meet at 6 30 with discussions on Methods of Achieving Economic Justice led by the pastor in the senior group. The Women to meet Tuesday at 2 30 with Mrs Ellington Briles and Riddick hosting. Missionary Union president Mrs Payne from Greensboro expected to attend. Wednesday night a mid winter Bible class organizes and begins preliminary study.

Clara I. Cox C. E Friends World Conference Woman's Auxiliary W. W. Ellington Melvin Briles Jas. Riddick Reuben Payne Greensboro Missionary Union

Presbyterian Church Schedule Highlights This Week

Dr. Williamson preaches on Sneering at Religion at 11 am. Brentwood Sunday school at 2 30 pm and Young People's meeting at 6 pm. Workers Council supper at church Monday 6 30 pm. Deacons meet Monday 7 30 pm. Brentwood prayer meeting Tuesday 7 30 pm. Mid week prayer service Wednesday 7 30 pm. Vesper service topic The Embarrassed Host at 5 pm.

Rambling Reporter Brings Deaf Outreach in High Point

R C Fortune will preach to the deaf at St Marys Episcopal Parish House Sunday at 11 AM inviting all deaf residents. Dr P E Lindley dean of High Point College will address Oak Hill Friends Church at 11 AM on Prohibition and Public Morals inviting the public.

R. C. Fortune St. Mary's Episcopal Parish

Man Questioned in Kidnap Case at Luray Va

Thomas ONeil of the department of trustive agents questioned a man nabbed in Stanley Va for three hours in connection with the Charles Mattson kidnap and slaying. fingerprinted. questioning continued with no announced results. Mattson was kidnapped from Tumaro Washington and found beaten near Everett.

Luray Thomas O'Neil Department of Trustive Stanley Charles Mattson John William Ruffner Mattson Taroma Wash Everett Ruffner

Pope Pius XI Threatened by Gangrene in Leg

Vatican officials report Pope Pius XI at risk from gangrene in his paralyzed left leg. Doctors fear circulation loss and worry over the holy father's heart condition as the papal court grows alarmed.

Vatican City Pope Pius XI Aminta Milani Papal

Irregular Session Seen On Stock Market

New York stocks faced a choppy day as strikes and floods tempered sentiment. Oils utilities and specialties led gains while buying interest remained weak. several post low highs emerged and motors and steels held steady as transfers topped about 1,000,000 shares. The GM union dispute loomed, with hopes for an early settlement to prevent wider impact.

New York General Motors Wall Street

Inquest set Monday in Linden auto death

Fayetteville Jan 23 A coroner s inquest will be held Monday into the death of Will Matthews 52 of Linden who died in an automobile accident.

Fayetteville Will Matthews Linden Automobile Quictim

Elizabeth City Production Credit re-elects officers

Gatesville January 23 The Elizabeth City Production Credit Association re elected Frank W Hollowell president L T Lilley vice president and James Rodgers secretary treasurer at a meeting here.

Gatesville Elizabeth City Production Credit Association Frank W. Hollowell L. T. Lilley James Rodgers

Greenville Credit Association reports 588 loans in year

Officers reported that the Greenville Production Credit Association made 588 loans totaling 264 080 dollars during the past year.

Credit Loans Greenville N. C Greenville Production Credit Association

Great Swallower fish swallows prey larger than itself

The Great Swallower inhabits the mid Atlantic at extreme depths and can engulf prey bigger than its own size. This deep sea species demonstrates remarkable feeding, demonstrating predatory versatility in the ocean depths.

Midatlantic

Charles Redding Ill At Burrus Memorial Hospital

MR REDDING ILL friends report that Charles Redding is sick and receiving care at Burrus Memorial Hospital.

Redding Charles Redding Burrus Memorial Hospital

Evangelist to Lead Revival at Church of God

Judge 8. E. Henry from Los Angeles arrives to conduct a special revival at the Church of God on Clinton and Redding streets. Two services Sunday and one each evening during the week, with special subjects prepared by the evangelist.

E. Henry Los Angeles Calif Church of God Clinton and Redding Streets

Fire at Lilly Company on Wiley Street caused by spontaneous combustion

Firefighters responded around noon to The Lilly Company on Wiley Street after a barrel spontaneously combusted. Workmen had already extinguished the flames and there was no damage when the fire trucks arrived.

Lilly Comany Wiley Street

Rural county schools closed till January 28th

All Guilford county bus schools are shut until Thursday January 28 due to poor rural roads. The order follows a recommendation from R Markham division engineer of the State Highway and Public Works commission. Excluded are Proximity Caesar Cone Edgeville and seven nonbus Negro schools.

Greensduoro Guilford County R. Markham State Highway and Public Works Commission Proximity Caesar Cone Edgeville

Judge Frees Man of Assault Count

Judge W C Harris dismissed the assault with intent to kill case against Carl Grantham in Goldsboro North Carolina superior court. The case arose from a fight linked to the death of J A McCullen, with Ralph Grantham also involved and later dying. Autopsy findings questioned whether a blow caused McCullen’s death.

Goldsboro W. C. Harris Carl Grantham J. A. McCullen McCullen Carl Ralph Granthan Moon Ralph Grantham Metullen

Fatal Saw Mill Boiler Blast In Morganton Claimed Two

A boiler explosion at a Morganton saw mill killed 43 year old operator Marvin Stroup and severely scorched employees Obe and Berb Franklin. The accident occurred during routine mill work, investigators reported no other injuries.

Morganton Marvin Stroup Obe Berb Franklin

Linthicum Day Observed By Peacock Class

The Peacock Bible class of Wesley Memorial Methodist Episcopal church will observe Linthicum Day Sunday honoring W E B Linthicum on his 38th birthday. He has been with the class about 40 years. a special section will be reserved for him and his family. Major Bruce Craven leads the class and will deliver a special message.

Peacock Bible Wesley Memorial Methodist Episcopal Church Linthicum W. E B. Linthicum Mr. Linthicum Bruce Craven

Baptist Sunday School Workers Pledge Increased Enrollment

Baptist Sunday School workers from the state returned home after their annual conference in Shelby pledging greater emphasis on all church activities and increased enrollment.

Shelby Baptist Sunday School Workers of

Sunday church schedule at First Pilgrim Holiness Greensboro

Rev R I McCluskey to preach at 9 30 a m Sunday school and Young People meeting at 6 15 p m in the morning and evening services led by Rev O L Ruth prayer meeting Wednesday and Friday with location to be announced Sund

R. I. McCluskey Greensboro O. L. Ruth

Rev C Francis Noble Evangelistic Meetings Scheduled

The church at 612 H Avenue announces Bible school at 9 45 a m and worship services at 11 a m and 7 p m with a sermon at 11 a m about hearing he that hath, plus a Young People's meeting at 5 30 p m. An evangelistic service runs every night this week.

C. Francis Noble H Avenue

Traffic Violations Reported by Police

Police report two days of traffic enforcement charging one person with speeding and two others with vehicle issues including improper brakes and an improper muffler. Drive carefully and life.

Engine perfected by George Hamilton in Charlotte

Charlotte. George Hamilton, 25 year bank employee, plans to leave for Washington to confer with government experts about an invention he claims will revolutionize aviation and possibly other industries. He says his engine fires a revolution per cycle, unlike current motors, and has guarded the invention since its early days.

Charlotte George Hamilton Hamilton

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