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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1937
Page
10
The Enterprise sponsors an Amateur Snapshot contest with weekly prizes a Univex or Cadet camera from Cecil's Drug Store and a portrait or filter attachment from Ingram's Pharmacy. Submissions for opening week must be sent by July 20. prizes will be published July 25. open to city amateurs with any camera but no glass plate images.
A twin squash grown by W. W. Hester of 111 Ward Street was on display today at The Enterprise office. The two fruits are joined at the sides and shown together as a single specimen.
An open meeting for upholsterers will be held at the Labor Temple, 127 North Wrenn Street, Wednesday night July 14 at 7 30. An invitation is extended to upholsterers in the city and vicinity to attend and take part in the discussion of important issues affecting the trade.
Ill pastor Dr O Williamson triggers cancellation of the regular mid week prayer service at the First Presbyterian Church for tomorrow evening. An announcement this morning informed congregants of the change.
Readers are urged to photograph and mail prints after each contest. Rules were published in The Enterprise Sunday. The Enterprise cannot guarantee return unless entrants call The Enterprise office after the contest ends.
A meteorological office notes that every official weather forecast requires the cooperation of at least 100 persons to ensure accuracy and reliable data. The claim emphasizes collaborative data gathering and stakeholder involvement in forecast production.
A humorous column traces quirky items from The Enterprise including a cheeky lingerie gift letter, weather musings, and local notes. Police chief Friddle quips on police buttermilk while photographers and amateur snapshot contest details spark interest and prizes.
Republican township executive committee called to meet at 8 o clock in E. A. Wrights office. Walter L. York announced the gathering and invited all committee members and interested Republicans to attend.
The Royal Arcanum plans an informal picnic at City Lake park grounds on Wednesday evening at 6. A softball game will start the event followed by a club picnic and a viewing of boxing program principals in the amphitheatre. Byron Haworth and Otis Jeffcoat lead arrangements with wives and friends invited.
Rev B C Reavis pastor of College Place Methodist Greensboro conducts revival at Main Street Methodist High Point. He stays Greensboro by day and attends evening services at High Point church. Reverend J P Hipps is pastor of the host church.
An ad offers Madam Arddelle a phrenologist and clairvoyant services in Winston Salem with a claim of unveiling life, business, love or trouble. The notice notes a seventh daughter born with a veil and provides a gate address No 2000 West Main, bus to door, city limits.
Last night the Gospel Tabernacle opened a revival led by Rev H P Williams on The City That Was Shut Up. He traced Jericho's fall showing how God directs campaigns and insists on thorough effort unity and perseverance from all ages to win. Tonight at 7 45 he preaches From Victory to Defeat.
R B Terry, previously ill in Florence Italy for a month, has recovered enough to begin the return trip home next week. The report notes his health improved during the stay and plans for sailing are in progress.
Mrs Terry and her husband Mr Terry traveled from Genoa Italy aboard the Conte de Savoia on July 22 and arrived in New York July 29. The couple planned to attend the Rotary international convention in Nice France but Mr Terry fell ill in Europe. They continued their tour and reached Florence where he was admitted to a hospital following the convention.
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