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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1953
Page
2
HAL BOYLE recounts a London visit seeking a true public laugh from an Englishman. At the Pink Griffon pub he spots a regular stranger who suddenly laughs in the mirror then leaves. The mystery of who he is and what caused the laugh remains unsolved.
In Griffith Stadium a 5 inning charity game ended 3-2 with Democrats defeating Republicans. GOP pitcher Glenn Davis yielded two runs in the fifth after Mendel Rivers walked in the tying run. Rep. Hugh Addonizio drove in the winner as Don Wheeler allowed four to Democrats. Ike, hatless, watched as Landrum handed the ball for the presidential autograph.
Pittsburgh United Steelworkers CIO and U S Steel Corp will renew wage talks Tuesday after a three day recess to clear prior commitments. Negotiators pared teams to eight each and issued a joint statement of continuing discussions to resolve mutual problems. Both leaders expect a satisfactory settlement before the June 30 deadline.
The AFL and CIO launched sharp attacks on President Eisenhower's labor leadership. Meany accused him of failing to push specific Taft Hartley changes, while Reuther assailed tax, housing, social security and foreign policy. Durkin’s Labor Department post sparked hopes of labor support but stalled on joint Taft Hartley amendments. The CIO urged extending the excess profits tax as needed.
Sunday 9 45 a m church school and 11 a m worship with Dr Roy E F Watts preaching on With Christ On the Mount of Temptation. Series continues With Christ Among the Mountains. Evening fellowship at 5 p m. Weekly meetings follow including Women of the Church Executive Board lunch Tuesday Evangelism Committee Wednesday hour of prayer and Diaconate session.
Sunday timetable lists Church School at both churches at 9 45 am morning worship at Randolph at 11 am and evening worship at Crestwood at 7 30 pm.
A church calendar lists weekly events from Sunday to Friday including Sunday School at 9:45 am and Morning Worship at 11 am with nursery care and Sunbeams for children. Evening services, Vacation Bible School, Deacons' and Royal Ambassadors meetings, Bible School sessions, choir activities, picnics, and a Church-wide family picnic across the week.
Professor L A Harvey and the Central College Men's Quartet will perform at Sunday worship with Harvey giving the morning address. Daily Vacation Bible School starts at 9 a.m. Tuesday led by Miss Doris Anne Tysinger with a full teaching staff for ages 3 to 16 and daily singing, Bible lessons, handwork, and refreshments June 9 to June 19.
Sunday services at 9 45 am and 11 am include a church school with nursery for preschoolers The sermon titled Having a Purpose in Life is planned The Echo meeting for camp activities convenes Tuesday evening in the downstairs assembly room An invitation goes to parents and Young People On Wednesday Spiritual Life Fellowship meets at 9 30 am in the ladies parlor with a 7 30 pm Senior Choir rehearsal and an 8 30 pm mid week chapel hour broadcast over FR
Radio in San Francisco reports over 100000 students are enrolled in technical schools in Red China to become specialized technicians for heavy industry as part of the five year plan. The broadcast notes increasing government attention to these schools. The beaver averages 40 to 70 ads and is the largest North American rodent.
The High Point Ministerial Association will meet Monday at 10:30 a.m. in the YMCA. Miss Gladis Kivett, executive secretary of the Family Service Bureau, will speak on Counseling Its Opportunities and Privileges. This is the last meeting until September.
Sunday activities include 9:45 a.m. worship for all ages and 11 a.m. sermon daily in the Educational Building. Nursery and Children meet during the 11 o'clock service. Evening Luther Leagues at 6:30 p.m. Monday through Friday covers Women of It Church circles and Vacation Church School sessions at 9 a.m. A Sunday School picnic is planned at City Lake Wednesday. Senior Choir rehearsal is set for Thursday at 7 p.m.
Twenty two Carolinas delegates chosen at Blue Ridge camp meeting attend the Pan-American Youth Congress in San Francisco from June 16 to 20. Washington denomination officials called the congress. Local Seventh Day Adventists select W. G. Allred of High Point to represent the missionary volunteer department.
Vacation Bible School at Trinity Baptist begins 8:30 a.m. Monday and runs through Saturday. Faculty includes Beginners Mrs. Sarah Barnes and Miss Dixie Hughes. Primary Mrs. Thelma Stinson and Mrs. Joan Roper. Junior Mrs. Thomas Bouldin. Intermediate Mrs. Dave Spell and Mrs. Frances Richardson. music and singing Mrs. Lelia Payne. principal Rev. J. C. Gatewood assisted by Mrs. Gatewood. All children in the band community are invited to attend.
Sunday acts include Sunday School at 10 a.m. and morning worship at 11 a.m. with a sermon by Rev. Tom my Strickland. Lunch on the grounds at noon followed by an afternoon song session in Randolpn County near Poplara.
The First Church of Christ marks its inaugural year in the new building with special services. A music program, morning sermon The Triple Part of First Church of Christ, and a 7:30 p.m. evening worship are planned. A 6:30 p.m. youth meeting and Bible class precede the service.
A discussion of biblical giving from Paul’s letters to Corinth, urging cheerful, voluntary donations to the church and to needy causes. Emphasizes generosity beyond mere obligation, citing the Macedonians and the grace of Jesus Christ, with reflections on modern charitable drives and personal sacrifice.
The schedule lists a worship service at 11 a.m. and an 8 p.m. institute at Guilford College with India's Ambassador Mr. Mehta speaking Monday. Other events include Alice Paige White class at Shelter House 6:30 p.m. and Elizabeth Fry class with Mrs. C K Wright at 7:30 p.m. Vacation School starts Monday at 8:30 a.m. for children ages four to 12 over two weeks.
Sunday services include 9 45 a m Sunday School 11 a m Morning worship and sermon The Faith that Transforms Life Youth Fellowship at 7 30 p m and choir practice at 6 30 p m Tuesday Circle No 6 of Women's Guild meets with Miss Jane Stone Hines Street Vacation Church School runs daily 9 11 30 a m Monday through Friday
Dr. Walter B. Martin age 65 of Norfolk Virginia defeated Dr. Robert B. Robins of Camden Arkansas in AMA House of Delegates ballots to become next AMA president. He will assume office in June 1954 at the San Francisco convention replacing Dr. Edward J. McCormick of Toledo Ohio who assumed the post this week.
The First Church of God announces weekly radio programs on WHPE and WHPE-FM with Shady Green Pastures at 7 p.m. Saturday and The Christian Brotherhood Hour at 8:30 a.m. Sunday plus Sunday School at 9:45 a.m. and worship at 10:45 a.m. Evening service at 7:30 p.m. Morning services and Vacation Bible School run Monday through Friday 6 to 8 p.m. Missionary meeting Wednesday at 8 p.m. Rev William Livingston and family, Panama missionaries, will speak. Rev Mr Ent is a former pastor of a First Church of God in Highland.
Sunday services start with 9:45 am Church School and 11 am Morning Worship with the topic The Peril of Drifting. Youth vespers at 4 pm at George D. Davis home. Circle meetings follow Monday at 7:30 pm, guest speaker Richard Crow Mier, and 8 pm social class with Mr and Mrs Brown. Camp Wesley Memorial planning Tuesday in director's office.
St Marys Episcopal Church schedules Holy Communion at 8 a.m. and 11 a.m. on Sunday, with Church School and Bible Class at 9:30 a.m. Morning prayer and Holy Communion are led by the rector at the 11 oclock service.
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