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High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jul 13, 1937

Page

10

Amateur Snapshot Contest Interest Is On Increase

Interest grows in The Enterprise Amateur Snapshot contest sponsored with local merchants prizes. First week prizes include Univex or Cadet camera outfits and a portrait attachment donated by local pharmacies. Open to city amateurs using any camera except glass plates. max print size ten inches. entry deadline July 20. winners published July 25. include owner name and address with entry.

Cecil’s Ingram’s

Twin squash on display in The Enterprise office

A pair of connected squashes grown by W. W. Hester from 111 Ward Street were shown today at The Enterprise office. The fruits remain joined at the sides as a single inventive specimen.

W. W. Hester Ward Street Enterprise Office

Open meeting for upholsterers at Labor Temple

An open meeting for upholsterers will be held at the Labor Temple on North Wrenn street July 14 at 7 30 in the evening. The city and nearby upholsterers are invited to attend and participate in discussions on issues now affecting the trade.

Labor Temple Wrenn Street

Prayer Service at First Presbyterian Off This Week

Ill pastor Dr. O C Williamson forces cancellation of the regular mid week prayer service at First Presbyterian Church for tomorrow evening. Church officials announced the postponement this morning due to the pastor's illness.

O. C. Williamson First Presbyterian Church

Community photo contest invites entries and prints

Readers are urged to submit prints for a community contest with entries displayed after each contest. Send prints by next Tuesday and call The Enterprise office to arrange return after the contest ends.

Enterprise Enterprise Office

Weather forecast requires 100 plus volunteers cooperation

A historical note states that every official weather forecast from a meteorological office necessitates the cooperation of at least 100 persons. The line underscores the communal effort behind accurate meteorology.

The Ace of Spades and Local Snippets Sparked by Mail

A humorous column notes a mail gift offer to Soc Chakales editor of The Enterprise and antics around weather, police chief quips, tanning tales, and amateur snapshot contest promos. It highlights colorful local personalities like W. G. Friddle, John Cavas, H. R. Broadhurst, Jack W. McMahon, and the push to submit photos for the contest.

W. G. Friddle John Cavas Princess Cafe Atlantic City H. R. Broadhurst Enterprise Jack W. McMahon

G O P Executive Committee To Convene Tonight

Republican township executive committee will meet at 8 o clock in the office of E A Wright. Walter L York announced the gathering inviting all members and interested Republicans to attend.

Republican Township Executive Committee E. A. Wright Walter L. York York Executive Committee

Royal Arcanum Picnic At City Lake Park

The Royal Arcanum plans an informal outing at City Lake park grounds on Wednesday evening at 6 with a softball game. After the game members and guests will attend a club picnic and watch principals of the Friday boxing program train in the amphitheatre. Byron Haworth and Otis Jeffcoat lead arrangements.

The Royal Arcanum City Lake Park Byron Haworth Otis Jeffcoat

Revival services led by Rev B C Reavis in city church

Rev B C Reavis pastor of College Place Methodist in Greensboro conducts a series of revival meetings at Main Street Methodist in High Point with Rev J P Hipps serving as pastor. Reavis visits Greensboro during the day and attends High Point each evening for the services.

B. C. Reavis College Place Methodist Church Greensboro Main Street Methodist Church J. P. Hipps Mr. Reavis High Point

Phrenologist and clairvoyant adviser issued in Forsyth county

A notice promotes a phrenologist and clairvoyant who offers guidance on life, business and love and claims to provide facts leading to results. It mentions a seventh daughter born with a veil and references a location at 2000 N Main near the Winston-Salem Highway.

Greensboro Og Point N. C Main Winston-Salem Highway

Revival Opens at Tabernacle

Rev H P Williams preached on The City That Was Shut Up at the gospel Tabernacle revival opening night. He urged thorough citywide effort united in faithful service and God’s presence as the key to victory. Tonight at 7:45 p m he will preach From Victory to Defeat.

H. P. Williams Gospel Tabernacle Williams Joshua Jericho Lord of Hosts

R. B. Terry Set to Sail for Home Next Week

R. B. Terry, confined by illness in Florence Italy for a month, has recovered enough to begin the voyage home next week. His condition has improved to permit travel and arrangements are being made for his return.

R. B. Terry Florence Italy

Ship Sail by Mrs Terry From Genoa to New York

Mr Terry fell ill in Europe while attending the Rotary International convention at Nice. He and Mrs Terry continued their tour to Florence where he entered a hospital, with the voyage aboard the Conte de Savoia reportedly arriving in New York on July 29 after sailing July 22 from Genoa.

Mrs. Terry Genoa Italy Conte de Savoia New York

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