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High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1937

Page

10

Cannaday Auto Stolen At Five Points. Car Recovered North Wrenn

Police chased leads after Cannaday reported a hitchhiker with a limp robbed him of his car and $11 near Five Points. The recovered auto was parked on North Wrenn Street. officers noted the thief may have been seen near Haynestown Forsyth County.

D. KE Cannaday City Lake North Wrenn Street Cannady Haynestown Forsyth County Ren Guilford College

Religious and Community Activities Across Local Churches and Playgrounds

The Twelve Disciples will lead Sunday services at Women's Memorial A M E Church at 3 PM. St Mathew C M E Church, with Rev G W Grose, offers afternoon services and a full schedule including Sunday school at 9 30 AM and worship at 11 AM 6 PM Epworth League and 7 30 PM service. Opening of Playgrounds on Monday June 14 at Washington Street Center William Penn High School campus and Leonard Street and Fairview Street centers with hours 9 AM to 6 PM 8 29 to ee AM and 3 30 to 7 30 PM, led by Carrie Harris Raymond Williams Cora Lee Robinson Clarence Strickland Henry Johnson Annetta Burns James Ingram Helen Wooley Mary Leake, under Park and Playground Department with WPA support. invitation extended to all communities to join recreation activities.

Women's Memorial Church News The Twelve Disciples Women's Memorial A. M. E St. Mathew C. M. E G. W. Grose St. Mathew C. M St. Mathew Epworth League Washington Street Center William Penn High School Carrie Harris Raymond Williams Cora Lee Robinson Leonard Street Clarence Strickland Henry Johnson Fairview Street Annetta Burns James Ingram Helen Wooley Mary Leake Park and Playground Department Works Progress Administration

Recreation program praised for Negroes in North Carolina

L G Blackus state recreation supervisor spoke at the William Penn cafeteria Thursday. He claimed North Carolina leads the nation in recreation for Negroes and urged High Point residents to seize the opportunity to develop a broad local program.

William Penn L. G. Blackus North Carolina High Point

Death of Virgil Carmichael. funeral held in Thomasville

Virgil C. Carmichael died by his own action Wednesday afternoon in Thomasville. Funeral services were conducted Friday morning at his Taylor Street home with pallbearers listed as Grant Harris, C. L. Cross, Cletus Lofkin, C. C. Smith, George Lyndon, and Parlne. Floral designs were carried by family friends. Interment was at Fair Grove cemetery near Thomasville.

Vo. C. Carmichael Thomasville Virgil C. Carmichael Taylor Street Grant Harris C. L. Cross Cletus Lofkin C. C. Smith George Lyndon Parlne Fair Grove

Sampont Nets Three Home Runs In Last Game

Scottsbluff infielder Lawrence Sampont went 3 for 3 with three home runs in his last game after 18 at bats this season all hit to the infielders.

Scottsbluff Neb Lawrence Sampont Sampont

Fast Music Fast Music and Nightlife Bits

A collage of quick anecdotes on composers writing songs under pressure and entertainers delivering on short orders. Highlights include Cohan's Over There created in ten minutes, Son gele for Jolson aboard a ship, and Rodgers and Hart's Ten Cents a Dance for Ruth Etting. Also notes on theater people Helen Menken and critics, plus the Studio 8 H club and its silent on air vibe.

George Ross New York Tin Pan Alley George M. Cohan de Sylva Brown Henderson Sonny Boy al Jolson Cole Porter Bombay Rodgers & Hart Ruth Etting Flo Ziegfeld George and Ira Gershwin 67Th St Times Square Francis Scott Key

Rambling Reporter to Address Wesley Fellowship Group

O Arthur Kirkman will speak to the Wesley Fellowship class at Wesley Memorial Church tomorrow at 9 45 in the morning. He conducts talks on the Oxford Movement for a young adults class and visitors are welcome at the meeting.

O. Arthur Kirkman Wesley Fellowship Wesley Memorial Church Mr. Kirkman Oxford

East Sues For Absolute Divorce In High Point

John S. East filed for absolute divorce from Carrie B. East in High Point municipal court alleging marriage on March 15, 1934, separation July 5, 1934, and ground of more than two years of separation.

John S. East High Point Municipal Court Carrie B. East

Divorce Filed and Granted in Two Week Civil Term

Judge Lewis E. B. Teague presiding granted Pauline Pearce Simpson a divorce from James M. Simpson Jr prior to adjournment of the first week of a two weeks term. The plaintiff stated she and her husband had lived apart for more than two years.

Lewis EB. Teague Pauline Pearce Simpson James M. Simpson, Jr

Guilford County Realty Transfers Overview

Guilford County real estate transfers list numerous tracts exchanged among residents and organizations across High Point, Gibsonville, Morehead, Madison, Gilmer townships and more. Notable moves include Girl Scout council camp site sale for 2881.43 dollars and multiple $10 transfers, with other larger deeds such as a $100 entry and a $50 tract.

Rock Creek Gibsonville Q. L. Cobb Smith Subdivision Edgedale Road Alice Lineberry Tela H. Manson Englewood M. F. Douglas T. M Murphy Jennings Harvey White M. J. Cox Walker Avenue Madison Township Phipps F. B. Moore Dixon Gilmer Township Guilford Securities Company and Pilot Life Insurance Company Julius C. Smith North Elm Apartment Company North Elm Street Tabor Hudson Sidney Hudson Woodland Park

Prize Winning Waif From Blair Adopted Child

Donna Jean Bottoff, once deserted on a Blair doorstep by hitchhiking parents, won a blue ribbon at a baby show for exceptional physical progress. Adopted by Mr and Mrs Charles Bottroff she weighs over 23 pounds at 13 1 2 months and is described as in excellent health by physicians.

Blair, Neb Donna Jean R Bottoff Charles Bottroff

Nebraska Retail Harness Dealers hold convention in Omaha

The Nebraska Retail Harness Dealers association holds its convention in Omaha where retiring president BH B Berg of Wahoo laments dwindling harness business.

Omaha Neb Nebraska Retail Harness Dealers’ Association BH. B. Berg Wahoo

Impresario Chides Juror Over Sleeping Theater Talk

A juror recalls a theater night mix up where he claimed to like the show, prompting the impresario to challenge him. The juror responds calmly that he must have been talking in his sleep. The exchange hints at tension surrounding a performance.

Reunited brothers face truth as Judah pleads

Joseph tests his brothers as Judah begs for Benjamin. The lesson recalls the long guilt over selling Joseph and the family’s need during famine. Judah offers to become Benjamin’s slave to spare their father, revealing change in character and the call to be our brother's keeper.

Joseph Benjamin Judah Jacob Egypt

Methodist Protestant Rankin Memorial Service Schedule

Sunday school at 9 45 led by Superintendent A L McBride. Preaching at 11 am and 7 45 pm led by Rev Suita. Senior Christian Endeavor Society at 6 30 am. Midweek service Wednesday at 7 45 pm. The public is invited to attend all these services.

Rankin Memorial A. L. McBride Suita Christian Endeavor Society

Welch Memorial Sunday schedule features program by M P Chil dren's Home

Welch Memorial announces Sunday activities with a 9 45 a m Sunday school, an 11 o clock program by children from the M P Chil dren's Home, and a 7 30 p m sermon by Dr. A G Dixon.

First Children’s Day Observed at Local Methodist Church

First Methodist Protestant to observe First Children’s Day with Sunday school at 9 45 for all ages. Pastor Rev J Clay Madison will preach Those Across The Table at 11. No junior church. children join parents. Junior church pageant The Game of Life at 8. Intermediate and Young People’s Co EB meet at 7.

J. Clay Madison

Gospel Tabernacle Weekly schedule and sermons

Sunday school 9:45 a m. morning worship 11 o clock with closing message on Colossians and Communion. Evening 6:45 p m young peoples. 7:45 p m evangelistic service by Rev Ulmer Freeman on Sodom and Gomorrah Capernaum and High Point. Tue 7:45 cottage prayer at 441 South Main. Thu 7:45 mid week service by Freeman. Sat 7 pm men meeting and 8 pm street meeting.

Gospel Tabernacle Young Peoples Ulmer Freeman Sodom Gomorrah Capernaum High Point W. G. Colton South Main Street Tabernacle

Episcopal St Mary's Third Sunday Service Schedule

The notice lists Holy Communion at 7 30 a m Church school at 9 45 a m and Morning prayer with sermon at 11 a m for St Mary's on the third Sunday after Trinity.

God the Preserver of Man Christian Science Lesson

Christian Science lesson subject set as God the Preserver of Man for Sunday services at 11 o clock in all churches and societies. Reading room hours listed as Tuesday and Thursday afternoons from 2 to 4 30.

God Man Churches Societies of Christ North Main Street

Past Green Church Schedule with Rev W J Edwards

Sunday school starts at 9 45 with preaching at 11. Sunday night service at 8. Wednesday prayer meeting at 8 led by Rev W J Edwards.

GREEN W. J. Edwards

Traffic Violations Reported in Community

Police charged one person with driving with improper brakes and another with reckless driving in the past 24 hours. Drive carefully and save lives.

Lesson of Joseph and brotherly love in faith

The speaker reflects on tested men who show remorse and sacrifice for others. He cites forgiveness like Joseph and urges selfless living, urging believers to pass divine examinations by sharing burdens and resisting temptation. The message centers on repentance, brotherly love, and living above reproach.

God Joseph

Sermons and choir schedule at Epworth church

The pastor Rev. D. W. Howell preaches at 11 a.m. on The Gift of Eternal Life. Evening service topic A Most Happy Discovery at 7 46. Young People's choir 6 18, Epworth League 7 p.m. Prayer meeting Wednesday 7 30 p.m. Senior Choir practice Wednesday 8 p.m.

D. W. Howell Epworth League

Archdale Sunday School and church activities

Archdale offers Sunday school for all ages at 9 45 a m and Epworth league at 7 p m with youth led meetings. Evening worship at 745 p m by Rev J W Groce. Mid week prayer Tuesday. Vacation Bible School continues all week for children. Choir practice Friday night.

Archdale Epworth League J. W. Groce

Revival Services Extend at Camel Service Station

Sunday school gathers at 9 45 a m near Winston highway while ongoing revival draws good crowds and converts. At 11 a m Rev Charles White preaches The Twelve Gates of the City with Rev Fred R Love of Pleasant Grove M P church leading evening services at 7 45 p m and nightly all week inviting friends to worship and receive blessing.

Winston Highway Camel Charles White Fred R. Love Pleasant Grove M. P

Ward Street Sunday School Schedule and Church Activities

Ward Street announces Sunday school at 9 45 a m with every family member having a class. Rev J W Grace will preach at 11 a m. Epworth league at 7 p m. Study class Monday night mid week prayer Wednesday night and choir practice Friday night.

Ward Street J. W. Grace Epworth League

Wesley Memorial Church Services Schedule

Wesley Memorial outlines a Sunday program with 9:45 a.m. church school and 11 a.m. worship featuring a sermon by Dr. E. H. Blackard. Evening service at 8 p.m. includes old hymns and a sermon on The Vastness of God’s Mercy by the pastor. Weekday meetings listed.

Wesley Memorial Triumphant Living E. H. Blackard Board of Stewards

Hayworth Memorial Church Services Schedule

At 11 a.m. Rev J L Bolen will preach in the absence of the pastor at Hickory Chapel. The 7:15 p.m. service is led by the Woman's Home and Foreign Missionary society with a children’s day program and special music. A 6 p.m. Wesleyan Young People meeting is led by Mr Talkington. Mid week prayer hour is Wednesday at 7:15.

Christ Made Men at North Main Street Church

Worship services at 11 A M and 7 30 P M led by Rev A Lincoln Falk. Morning sermon titled Christ Made Men. Evening message condemns city evils, Should a City Be Boosted That Permits These Jack Pot Schemes Beer Joints and Sabbath Desecration. Public invited.

North Main Streeet A. Lincoln Falk

Excellent fishing at Jamestown city lake reported

W R Hull, lake warden for Jamestown, said fishermen report excellent bites as the water clears. He expects a large crowd at the lake in the coming days.

Jamestown W. R. Hull

Accommodations Sought for Magician Delegates

Chamber of Commerce officials request all residents with rooms to rent contact the organization immediately to house delegates attending the International Brotherhood of Magicians meeting here next week.

Chamber of Commerce International Brotherhood of Magicians

Calder Reveals Brass Wire Medium in Sculpture

Alexander Calder experiments with brass wire as a new sculptural medium. The artist expands his technique and sculptural language, signaling a shift in approach and material exploration for future works.

Alexander Calder

Why I Have Chosen the Christian Ministry

Rev. Hoy L. Fesperman will deliver a special Sunday message and celebrate ten years since ordination. New members will be received. scripture from the family Bible. Mission Band meets during service. Christian Endeavor at 7 pm. evening sermon on Why Preach the Gospel. John H. Lloyd leads the Sunday school at 9 45 am. Public invited to attend all services.

Hoy L. Fesperman Fesperman Mission Band Christian Endeavor John H. Lloyd

Brothers Bible School and Church Evening Program at Annex

Superintendent Horace Haworth opens a fully graded Bible school from cradle roll to adults at 9 45 a m with special classes. Tom A Sykes speaks on The Brotherly Love of Judah for Joseph at 9 45 a m and The Dan oe That Threatens Us Individually at 11 a m Mrs John Clinard Jr leads the music Tom A Sykes closes with Keeping Ourselves Spiritually Fit at 6 30 to 7 30 p m Junior and Senior groups meet in specified rooms with directors and presidents

Horace Haworth Brotherhood Tom A. Sykes Judah Joseph John Clinard, Jr Anna Mendhall C. EB J. Wade Hiatt

Sunday School and Worship Schedule with Talk by Miss Cox

Sunday school meets tomorrow at 10, worship at 11 with Pastor Miss Clair I. Cox delivering a message on Three Fatal Omissions. Evening gatherings include three Christian Endeavor societies led by Byron Haworth, cottage prayer at the Jarvis home next Wednesday, and Daily Vacation Bible school starts Monday at 1 30 with Mrs. Sara Haworth directing. school sessions run daily except Saturday.

Clair I. Cox Christian Endeavor Societies Byron Haworth Mack Jarvis Rivle School Sara Haworth

Central Friends Church News Flows With Meetings and Joint Services

The Central Friends Church schedules a Monday planning meeting at 7 30 in the annex with Joseph D Cox in charge and a Wednesday 7 30 monthly business meeting in the annex. Advisory board members decide to shift Christian Endeavor from Sundays to Wednesdays in July and August with united devotions followed by group programs. Sunday services will join a city wide union service in July and August with dates at First Presbyterian Central Friends Emmanuel Lutheran First Baptist First Methodist Evangelical Reformed St Marys Episcopal Wesley Memorial and an open date listed.

Annex Joseph D. Cox H. A. White Christian Endeavor Central Friends Church Central Friends First Presbyterian Church Emmanuel Lutheran Church First Baptist Evangelical & Reformed Church First Methodist Protestant Church J. Mary’s Episcopal Church Wesley Memorail Church

Rapid Air Express Shaves Travel Time From Glendale

A package sent from Glendale California at 11 P M June 9 reached its destination in this city by 8 30 A M June 11, about 3000 miles by air express. The parcel was addressed to C L Amos Jr The Railway Express Agency staff J M Clonts and Co G Chadwick visited local merchants to promote the faster service.

Glendale Calif C. L. Amos, Jr Air Express J. M. Clonts Charlotte Railway Express Agency Co. G. Chadwick Chicago

Negro Arrested On Conspiracy Charge

Johnny Emerson was turned over to federal authorities on charges of conspiracy to violate the Internal Revenue act. Officers said he had about one gallon of white liquor, but dropped half a gallon before arrest.

Johnny Emerson

The Sermon The 4 Men at Luth era Emanuel

The sermon will study The 4 Men from Second Peter 3 11 and a o clock subject with no evening service. The annual vacation school starts Tuesday at 9 a m and runs for weeks.

Emmanuel Peter Vacatio

Sunday school and preaching event notice

Sunday school at 9. Preaching by the pastor O L Ruth at 6 p m. Rev S M Strikelea district superintendent on Monday evening at 7 will also be elects pastor for the coming year. All members urged to attend. Prayer meeting Wednesday at 7 30 place to be announced.

O. L. Ruth S. M. Strikelea

Baptist Sermon and Schedule At Local Church

Dr A B Conrad will preach at both services with the sermon titled Besetting Sins. Bible school begins at 9 4 with classes for all ages. W M 8 and Y W meet Monday afternoon. Workers Council Wednesday evening prayer service and meetings at 7 o clock. The public is cordially invited to worship.

A. B. Conrad Bible W. M Y. W Workers’ Council Cordia

West End Church Announces Rev Bowman to Lead Services

The pastor Rev Bowman will fill both Sunday services at the West End church. He will speak at the Glory Revealed event starting at 2 00 p m. Public is cordially invited to attend.

West End Bowman Glory

Honor Thy Father and The Whares in Sunday Message

The pastor C delivers the morning sermon on honoring parents with the subject The Wharess and the watchwords of faith. Sunday school meets at Baptist Training at 6:45 p m with expected attendance and inspirational lessons.

Baptist Training

Infant daughter claimed by J. R. Chapman

The infant daughter of Mrs. J. R. Chapman died hours after birth on June 11 at route two. Surviving are the parents and grandparents Mr. J. R. Wood and T. W. of High Point. Graveside services were held this afternoon at Hopewell cemetery.

J. R. Chapman Pai J. R. Wood T. Wall High Point Hopewell Cemetery

Floyd Wilson Child Hit While Crossing Path

A child named Floyd Wilson was treated at Memorial hospital after being struck by a vehicle on 117 East Lexington near Allen Jay School. The condition was reported as not serious and he remained under hospital care.

Floyd Wilson K. IL East Lexington Allen Jay School Shipwash

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