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High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1940

Page

2

Methodist Ward Street Church Sunday Services Planned

The Methodist Ward Street Church schedules Sunday Sunday School at 9 45 a m with E Newsom as general superintendent. An 11 o clock sermon by Rev J Clay Madigan, choir songs, and a 7 45 beacon light singers program are described. junior and teen groups meet, and a 6 30 dinner meeting features Dr S W Taylor as guest speaker.

Ward Street Church E. Newsom MIKST J. Clay Madigan Spencer Brahms Christian Endeavor Societies Alclock Young People's Christian Endeavor Society S. W. Taylor Board of Stewards

Calvary church schedules special day of prayer events

Pastor Howell announces 9 45 am church school and 11 am service for a special day of prayer. Epworth League at 6 45 pm. No evening service due to high school baccalaureate sermon. Missionary circle meets Tuesday at 7 30 pm with Mrs L J Tuttle. Wednesday prayer meeting at 7 20 pm and choir practice at 7 pm.

Calvary D. V. Howell Epworth League Halsie Kidd L. J. Tuttle East Green Street Wednday

Wesley Memorial Morning Worship with Dr Blackard Sermon

Wesley Memorial announces Sunday schedule at 9 45 a m church school and 11 a m morning worship with Dr Blackard preaching Discovering Gods Will Today There is no evening service instead join the high school commencement service A Kirkman leads Monday 3 30 p m Woman's Auxiliary meeting in the Wesley classroom

Wesley Memorial

Way Back To God Sermon At Local Church

Pastor N. C. Williams preaches at 11 a.m. on The Way Back To God from the church. Sunday school starts 9 45 a.m. at Lebanon with morning worship 11 a.m. and evening service 7 30 p.m. Midweek prayer Wednesday 7 30 p.m. Christian Endeavor 6 45 p.m. Choir rehearsal 8 15 p.m. Sunday school 9 45 a.m. and worship at High School.

Pan Christian Endeavor Society

Memorial Service and Preaching at Jamestown and Oakdale

Pastor G We Fink preaches at Jamestown at 11 am and Oakdale at 7 30 pm on the 14th. A memorial service follows at Jamestown at 3 pm with Rey O. Kennerly delivering the address. Sunday school for both churches at 10 am and Young People meet at 6 45 pm.

G. We Fink Jamestown Oakdale Rey O. Kennerly

Rankin Memorial Sunday Service Changes

Memorial service details for Rankin indicate a morning service at 10 o'clock and no evening service. J A Lee conducts heat service at the high school following the morning service.

PIRECH GROCERY AD OFFERS VALUE CLOTHING SOAP DEALS

Local ad from Mangum Street features Colgate Palmolive and Octagon soaps with promotions. Highlights include 2 for 20 cents Super Suds, 2 for 19 cents for concentrated cleansers, 8 for the Octagon granular soap, and 2 for 10 cents on Octagon Toilet Soap.

Pirech Mangum Street Leia J. R. Lackey South Main

Episcopal St Marys Announcement Day of Intercession

The second Sunday after Trinity at Episcopal Saint Marys features holy communion at 8 a.m. church school at 9 45 a.m. and holy communion with sermon at 11 a.m. The Young Peoples Service League resumes in September. The day is set aside by the diocese bishop for intercessions by communicants for world woes, peace, and goodwill among nations.

Ity Young People’s Service League

Wesleyan Hayworth Memorial Services Schedule

Rev. Charles K. Gentry presides at Wesleyan Hayworth Memorial with 9 45 Sunday school led by J C Ledbetter 11 o clock communion and praise meeting 2 30 visitation of shut ins 6 p m Wesleyan Young People's Meeting led by Beryl Gentry 7 15 p m message to youth on An Appeal to Youth Wednesday 7 15 p m fourth quarterly conference conducted by Rev E L Henderson president of the North Carolina Conference with preaching to start the conference

E. L. Henderson North Carolina Wesleyan Methodist Church Henderson

Sunday church services and events announced

Sunday school at 9 45 a m and preaching at 11 a m by the pastor W Y P S meets at 6 30 p m with Clarence Potts as president The Woman s Home and Foreign Missionary Society conducts the 7 15 p m service with Rev E W Jones scheduled to preach Special singing by local talents M C Connor is the pastor

Clarence Potts Woman's Home and Foreign Missionary Society E. W. Jones M. C. Connor

Christian First Church Services in Charlotte

Corner West Green and Tryon Streets hosts Sunday services first and third Sundays at 11 a.m. and 7 30 p.m. Prayer meeting Wednesday at 7 30 p.m. Rev D M Spence pastor Sophia Sunday school 10 a m preaching second and fourth Sundays at 11 a m and fourth Sunday 7 30 p m. Rey D M Spence pastor.

West Green Tryon Streets D. M. Spence

Plint Hill Sunday School and Evening Services

Sunday school scheduled at 2 30 p m. Sunday services at 3 30 p m and 7 20 p m on the second Sunday. Rev D M spotted listed as pastor.

Plint Hill D. M. Spotted

Lutheran Corner Fifth and Sherrod Church Schedule

Lutheran Missouri Synod church at Corner Fifth and Sherrod holds Sunday school and Bible class at 11 am led by G. W. Mascher, sermon at 11 am on Religion Only a Habit, 7:30 pm doctrinal discussion, and 7:30 pm Wednesday business and educational meeting of the Young People Society led by Pastor R. E. Mennen.

Missouri Synod Fifth Sherrod R. E. Mennen G. W. Mascher The Young People Society

Guest Minister Preaches at 11 O Clock Service

Rev F L Conrad pastor announces sermon at 11 o clock by guest minister Rev B W Hahn of Winston Salem. Church hosts service with guest preacher and fellowship following.

F. L. Conrad W. Hahn Winston- Salem

Christ Science Lesson Sermon Denounces Ancient Necromancy

The Christian Science service will present Ancient and Modern Necromancy alias Mesmerism and Hypnotism as its lesson subject Sunday at 11 o clock in all Churches and Societies. Reading rooms at 319 North Main Street open Wednesday and Friday 10 am to 1 pm. Sunday school meets at 9 30 am.

Churches and Societies of Christ, Scientist North Main Street

Presbyterian Church Weekly Schedule of Services

The Presbyterian church lists a 9 45 Sunday school led by Harry L Brown and 11 am worship with a meditation on Challenges to Our Faith by the pastor There is no evening service due to graduation Afternoon circles meet at 3 pm Deacons meet at 6 30 Supper served Evening circles at 7 30 Wednesday junior choir rehearsal at 3 pm youth choir at 4 pm prayer meeting at 7 30 and senior choir rehearsal at 8 15 pm

Harry L. Brown

Forward Look theme at Evangelical and Reformed church

Rev Hoy L Fesperman will deliver the Sunday morning message at 9 45 with J M Hedrick as superintendent Special music directed by Miss Margaret Hedrick and a closing high school program follows A prayer service is set for Wednesday at 7 36 PM.

M. Hedrick Margaret Hedrick

North Carolina Friends hold Sunday services and camp

The Friends Bible school starts at 9 45 a m with classes for all ages led by Horace Haworth the superintendent Morning worship follows at 11 with Cecil E Haworth speaking on The Role of Christians in a National Crisis There are no Sunday night activities The high school sermon is at 8 00 p m at the high school The auxiliary meets Monday at 3 30 in the annex The Young Friends of North Carolina plan a summer camp Saturday June 8 at Lake Singletary Transportation needs should be arranged with the pastor

Bible School Horace Haworth Cecil E. Haworth Young Friends of North Carolina Lake Singletary

Springfield church notes with services and events

Springrfeld Bible school at 10 a.m. worship at 11 a.m. Rev. Tom A. Sykes of Thomasville will preach on Human Nature Changed and Controled. Father and Son day observed with fathers and sons together. Christian Endeavor Society meets at 7 30. Workers Council meets Monday 7 30 at Mrs. Dora E Richardson home.

Springrfield Bible School Tom A. Sykes Thomasville Christian Endeavor Societies Workers Council Dora E. Richardson

Church Services and Meetings Announcement

Clifton C. Pearson is pastor with Sunday school at 10 a.m. OsCar McCampbell serves as superintendent for worship at 11 a.m. A Christian Endeavor session follows at 6 30 p.m. A monthly business meeting of Friends is set for Wednesday at 8 p.m. Murray C. Johnson of the North Carolina Yearly Meeting of Friends will deliver the 11 o'clock message.

Clifton C. Pearson Oscar McCampbell Christian Endeavor of Friends Murray C. Johnson North Carolina Yearly Meeting of Friends

Holiday Death Toll Is 175

The nation marks the Memorial Day weekend with 175 deaths on day three. Traffic crashes total 123, while other causes reach 52 including drownings, a train death, and gunshot incidents. Pennsylvania leads with 22 traffic fatalities. California 13. New York 11.

National Safety Council Pennsylvania California New York Arkansas Arizona Colorado Delaware Indiana North Dakota Nebraska Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Tennessee Utah Virginia West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming

Tabernacle Christian and Missionary Alliance Service Schedule

Pastor H P Williams continues a Galatians series with a Thursday 7 45 p m mid week service. Young People meet tonight at 6 45 p m with all Societies and 7 45 p m evangelistic service. Mrs Stull from South America is billed as outstanding missionary speaker.

H. P. Williams

Revival to begin next Sunday at Burlington church

Due to the People's Annual Conference in session through Sunday at Burlington there will be no services this Sunday. Next Sunday services resume and at 7 p m Dr W A Godsey of Asheville will start a revival. Dr Godsey is well known in High Point and the public is invited.

People's Burlington W. A. Godsey Asheville Godsey High Point

Unconquered Territory Theme at Baptist Service

Pastor A. B. Conrad leads Bible school at 9 45 and morning worship at 11 with the baccalaureate sermon at the high school. Senior deacons meet Monday 7 30. W M S committee Monday 3 30. midweek prayer 7 30 Wednesday. PISGAH Corner Rev W L Smith and F P Vaughn in charge. Morning worship 11 evening 7 30. Richard Church conducts midweek prayer.

A. B. Conrad Bible School

Morning service and crusade closer at local church

Morning service at 11 with pastor A Lincoln Falk preaching The Raised Window Shade last in Go To Church Crusade. Evening worship at 730 on What Animal Are You Like. Bible School 945. aim 380 attendance. BTU 630. Right Hand of Fellowship to new members after morning service.

A. Lincoln Falk Bible School

Church of Christ North Hamilton Service Schedule

Pastor W D Helsabeck leads Bible school at 9 45 a m and morning worship at 11 a m Franklin H Bennett will preach during the service Christian Endeavor gathers at 6 45 p m The note adds a misplaced sentence about substances dissolving in water.

North Hamilton State Sts

Americans To Sail for U S Amid Confusion at Galway

Nearly 1,000 Americans sought passage home on the liner President Roosevelt amid confusion about whether they would board. Reports said the liner Washington might call for those left behind as plans to move between decks were cancelled. Baby Elizabeth Ellen Kennedy of West Orange New Jersey the youngest scheduled to sail. Customs searched baggage for explosives as the ship refueled and waited with steam up.

Norman Lodge Galway Ireland President Roosevelt Washington Elizabeth Ellen Kennedy West Orange N. J Salt Hill Roosevelt Italy Genoa U. S Manhattan Harrison

Reynolds park presented in Winston-Salem WPA ceremony

Winston-Salem unveils Reynolds park a half million dollar WPA project covering 186 acres with an 18 hole golf course gym tennis courts swimming pool and grill. Col F C Harrington Federal WPA administrator delivers keynote at formal presentation.

Winston-Salem Reynolds Park Col F. C. Harrington

Weather report for North Carolina and coastal areas

Cloudy tonight and Sunday across North Carolina with possible light showers on the north coast and extreme northwest. Gentle to moderate southerly winds from Hatters to Jacksonville, overcast skies, scattered showers in extreme north and off coastal South and Central nations. Moderate southeast shifting to south winds Sandy Hook to Hatters, mainly over north portion, with showers tonight and Sunday.

Lina Hatteras Jacksonville Naetinans

Maxwell Wife Denies Revenue Chief Twitter Telegrams Link

Raleigh dispatch reports Lieut. Gov. Horton accusing Revenue Commissioner A J Maxwell staff of sending pro Broughton Telegrams while Maxwell ill. Mrs Maxwell says he dictated and sent them. Horton also accuses Dr Ralph W McDonald of attempting to helm North Carolina Democracy. Unofficial returns show Broughton 147,386 Horton 105,806 Maxwell 102,095.

Raleigh W. P. Horton A. J. Maxwell J. M. Broughton Maxwell Broughton Horton Ralph W. McDonald Chapel Hill North Carolina McDonald Hoey

Rev H L Bryant to preach at Green Street Sunday

Rev Harvey L. Bryant pastor of Memorial Baptist Church Hampton Va will fill the pulpit at Green Street Baptist Church Sunday both morning and evening. He will speak on The Meaning of the Cross at 11 o clock and Sin Likened Unto Five at 7 30 pm.

Harvey L. Bryant Memorial Baptist Church Hampton Green Street Baptist Church Mr. Bryant

Battleship Washington Launch Signals Naval Renaissance

Philadelphia reports a wartime launch of the 35 000-ton battleship Washington hailed by Senator Walsh as the start of a naval preparedness era. He cites global shipbuilding, notes Washington cost 65 million dollars, and says it will not join the fleet for over a year alongside North Carolina.

Philadelphia Washington Walsh D-Mass America Senate Naval Committee Germany Italy Japan Great Britain France United States Philadelphia Navy Yard North Carolina New York Navy Yard

Urges Tar Heels To Observe Flag Week

Governor Hoey urged North Carolinians to observe flag week from June 8 to 14 with general observances and demonstrations. He called for special civic programs to promote American citizenship, unity, and readiness to defend the nation and preserve democratic ideals.

Raleigh Hoey

Cranium Crackers Quiz Poses Word Questions

A humorous item asks five language questions on etymology versus entomology gourmand versus gourmet, antonym homonym synonym, accomplice versus complice, cryptogen versus cryptogram, noting answers on the want ad page.

Want

By Their Fruits Ye Shall Know Them Lesson

A Sunday School lesson interprets Ezekiel 15 and Matthew 7 on fruitfulness. It portrays Israel as a vine with a single purpose: bearing fruit, warns that failing to bear fruit leads to destruction, and stresses Christians as salt and light who must show good works to glorify God.

God Lord Ezekiel Israel Europe America Jerusalem Matt Jesus Hell Ward

North Carolina Governor Urges Rigid Economy From Agencies

Governor Hoey called on all state department heads to practice rigid economy as tax receipts for the first 11 months of the fiscal year run $6,549,291.36 ahead of last year. He attributed the rise to surprisingly steady business despite adverse world conditions.

Hoey Raleigh North Carolina

Kernersville to Build Sewage Disposal Plant

Ker ner s ville to start construction on a new sewage disposal plant after a 43000 WPA grant. The project will be funded by 32151 from the Federal government and 11000 from the town. Mayor William W. Fulp announced the approval received from Congressman Folger. The plant aims to curb odors from industrial dye waste and provide employment.

Kernersville William W. Fulp Folger Washington

Cherry Stead Methodist to Join Baptist Church for Revival

The Cherry Stead Methodist Church cancels its Sunday evening service and unites with the Baptist Church for a revival at 7 45 PM Sunday. Rev Way, the Methodist pastor, announced the plan.

Kernersville Cherry Stead Methodist Church The Baptist Church Gyi

Guilford County Realty Transfers Across Townships

Guilford County real estate transfers reported across High Point Greensboro and Morehead townships. W Henry Hayworth and wife transfer property joining Lena Thacker and others to I Workman and wife on Lee Street. Wachovia Bank to J Welch Harriss on Wrenn Street. C W Causey to C Ernest Causal on Fisher Avenue. City of Greensboro transfers parcels in Latham Park to Marie Wood and Francis Blackwood. Propertier lands of Gossett and Be noted in Friendship Township.

High Point W. Henry Hayworth I. Workman Lena H. Thacker J. BR. Beasley J. Burnette Lee Street Wachovia Bank and Trust J. Welch Harriss Wrenn Street Gilmer Township C. W. Causey C. Ernest Causal Fisher Avenue Morehead Township City of

Local Club Meeting Receives Moravian Church Speakers

Kernersville Lyons awad Winston-Salem hosts guest speakers from the Moravian Church during a Key Club meeting. Members discuss a sponsor beauty decision and community plans while the Winston-Salem group assists with the event.

Kernersville LYONS Awad Winston-Salem Dune Va Inersville Ch Walker Allison C. A Inereville Yoman Young Moravie Per

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