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High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1936

Page

8

Contour Tillage Gains Ground in SCS Program

Local Soil Conservation Service reports contour tillage becoming common among Deep River farmers. Dr J H Stallings notes its role in saving topsoil, conserving water, and reducing farming costs. Farmers like P M Davis say long contour rows cut machinery work and energy use.

Deep River Soil Conservation Service SCS C. C. Abernathy High Point J. H. Stallings Dr. Abernaty Mr. Abernathy P. M. Davis Blair United States

Magicians to Convene in High Point Next Year

Local amateur Cecil left High Point last Sunday aiming to bring the 10987 convention of the International Brotherhood of Magicians to the city. The convention voted to stage the gathering here with exact date to be set later. High Point won by two votes over Battle Creek, Michigan.

Coke Ceell International Brotherhood of Magicians High Point Cecil Chamber of Commerce Batavia Battle Creek, Mich Ted Barrow

Contour Tillage Advocated by Farmer Leader

In remarks by Mr. Abernathy, contour tillage is praised for easier operation on level contour lines, reducing machinery depreciation and fuel costs, and lowering physical exertion for workers. The practice eases farm work, benefiting those who till the soil and provide food.

B T U Meeting Here on Sunday

A City-Wide Baptist Training Union meeting is planned at North Park Baptist church Sunday at 2 30 pm. City Attorney Grover H. Jones will speak, and Calvary Methodist Episcopal church quartet will provide special music. Juniors from each church will perform a scripture locating drill in a competition.

Baptist Training Union North Park Baptist Church Grover H. Jones Calvary Methodist Episcopal Church

J. K. Wingo Services Held In Washington

HH. W. Wingo returns to High Point after funeral services for his brother J. K. Wingo in Washington D C. He was buried with military honors in Arlington Cemetery. J. K. Wingo was World War veteran who served on the Mexican border. Surviving relatives include the widow seven children and his Washington family.

HH. W. Wingo Mangum Avenue J. K. Wingo Washington, D. C Arlington Cemetery Wingo High Point Post Office Washington

Bible School Ends At Reformed Church

The Daily Vacation Bible school at the First Evangelical and Reformed church closed Friday morning with a picnic at Mode Dairy farm. A large crowd attended a dinner and a pageant titled When Youth Crusades With Christ will close the program Sunday night at 8.

First Evangelical and Reformed Church Mode Christ Hoy L. Fesperman Bible School

Fabyan Beats Stam in Wightman Cup Tennis Clash

Mrs. Sarah Palfrey Fabyan of Brookline Mass defeated Kay Stammera 6-3 6-4 in Wimbledon England to level the Wightman Cup series at two wins apiece with three matches remaining.

America Wimbledon Eng APA Sarah Palfrey Fabayn Brookline Mass Kay Stammera United States England

Judge dismisses labor relations suit over constitutional issue

Federal Judge John J. Hayes in Greensboro announced he would dismiss suits by Cannon Mills of Concord and Golden Belt Manufacturing of Durham challenging the National Labor Relations Act as unconstitutional. He said the cases would be formally dismissed Tuesday, directing appeals to the labor relations board or the circuit court of appeals.

Greensboro John J. Hayes Hayes U. S. District Court North Wilkesboro Cannon Mills Company Concord Golden Belt Manufacturing Company Durham National Labor Relations Act

Seventh Day Adventist Meetings Schedule

Prayer meeting at 7 46 Wednesday evening Sabbath school at 9 30 Saturday morning Home Missionary meeting at 10 45 Saturday morning Devotional hour at 11 20 Saturday morning led by Elder W L Killen Missionary Volunteers meet at 4 15 Saturday afternoon

Home Missionary Meeting W. L. Killen

Old Folks Day at Springfield Friends Church

Springfield Friends church hosts a Sunday “Old Folks Day” with a large turnout expected for attendees 75 and older. The pastor will deliver a special message and hymns suitable for the occasion. Tomorrow night three Christian Endeavor Societies meet, with the Senior society continuing its crime and prevention study.

Sprngfield Friends Church Christian Endeavor

Death of Mrs Mattie Fry Gibson in Thomasville

Mrs. Mattie Fry Gibson of 105 Johnson Street died at home after a short illness. She was 39. Survivors include her husband J. W. Gibson, a daughter Miss Sarah Elizabeth, two sons James L. and Willie M. Gibson, three sisters Mrs Rosa Gibson Mrs Catherine Harris and Mrs Mary Fields, and two brothers W. F. Fry and Huey Fry. Funeral from the home Sunday at 2 pm with Rev. W L Couch officiating. Burial at Unity Chapel cemetery.

Mattie Fry Gibson Thomasville J. W. Gibson Johnson Street Sarah Elizabeth James L Willie M. Gibson Rosa Gibson Catherine Harris Bass Mary Fields Pinehurst W. F. Fry Miami Fla Huey Fry W.L. Couch Unity Chapel

Christian Church of Christ Sunday Schedule

Bible school at 9 45 a m Communion service at 10 45 a m followed by morning sermon All Things Are Yours Evening sermon Christ Above All Sunday school 9 46 a m Preaching 11 a m Unpardonable Sin by Pastor W J Edwards Young peoples meeting 6 45 p m

Bible School Christ W. J. Edwards Young Peoples’ Meeting

Brewer Held In Local Jail On Forgery And Abandonment Charges

Sergeants McMahon and Johnson arrested 31 year old Jack J. Brewer of Kingsport Tennessee after midnight and lodged him on forgery and abandonment and non support charges. He allegedly forged signatures on a $120 bank note and abandoned his family. Bond set at 500 for forgery and 300 for abandonment and non support. He did not obtain money but police consider the forgery complete.

J. W. McMahon W. C. Johnson Jack J. Brewer Kinsport Tenn Brewer Tennessee S. W. Horne M. Scott

Revival Services Announced by Local Baptist Church

Dr. A B Conrad will preach both morning and evening services with themes The Cure For Trouble and Some Things That God Cannot Do Bible School at 9 45 with classes for all ages Prayer service and B T U on Wednesday at 8 Workers council Tuesday at 8 at Mrs M J Wrenn’s home Revival services led by Rev N F Britt begin after Sunday school and continue nightly with Baptist Training Union at 6 45 and services at 7 30 and 8.

A. B. Conrad Bible School Workers’ Council M. J. Wrenn N. F. Britt Baptist Training Union

Sermons by Pastor C N Royal for Sunday services

Sermons to children titled A Lad Here and Sin Its Own Detective are listed by pastor C N Royal. Sunday school starts at 9 30 a m Baptist Training Union at 6 45 p m.

C. N. Royal Baptist Training Union

Children’s Day Observed by Methodist Protestant Church

The Methodist Protestant Church schedules Children’s Day across services. Sunday school meets at 9 45 with Rev J Clay Madison preaching at 11 on Religious Pessimism. Junior church gathers in the main auditorium as children and young people present the Bearers of Light pageant at 8. The young people’s C E meets at 7.

J. Clay Madison C. E

Episcipal Saint Mary's Sunday Services

First Sunday after Trinity with Holy Communion at 7 30 a m Church school at 945 a m and morning prayer and sermon at 11 a m.

Mule drag death shocks Burlington community

Richard H. Apple, 34, was dragged to death by a runaway mule in Burlington on June 13. The frightened animal threw him, and his foot became tangled in the harness as it ran away.

Richard H. Apple Burlington

Coble Infant Fatal Accident at Family Home Drive

The 21 month old child of Mr and Mrs Y D Coble was fatally injured when struck by an automobile in the drive at the Coble home.

Coble Burlington Y. D. Coble

High Point Man Passes Summer Pharmacy Exams

F W Hancock announces that 17 applicants out of 19 in a class passed the summer pharmacy examinations in Chapel Hill. Names include H C Reaves Raeford L R Beil Wallace Mary Alice Bennett Bryson City H G Brown Ef land W T Glass Sanford W C Hollowell Greenville and others.

Chapel Hill F. W. Hancock State Board of Pharmacy H. C. Reaves Raeford L. R. Beil Wallace Mary Alice Bennett Bryson City H. G. Brown Efland W. T. Glass Sanford W. C. Hollowell Greenville T. B Johnson Yale W. W. Johnson Kipling J. D. Matheson W. F. Matthews, Jr Randleman J. D. Mitchell High Point H. T. Murrell Durham D. G. Purcell Salisbury D. P. Robinson Scotland Neck Y. T. Taylor Roxboro C. P. Thompson Swepsonville L. N. Womble, Jr Pittsburgh

Hickory Business Leader Dies En Route to Hospital

Richard Edmonds Ballenger 42 president of the Hickory Paper Box company died yesterday afternoon while being taken to a hospital from his summer home at Blowing Rock where he had suffered a heart attack.

Hickory Richard Edmonds Ballenger Hickory Paper Box Company Blowing Rock

Billie Morris Dies After Dog Bite in Troy

Billie Morris six year old resident of Troy died after a mad dog bite. The incident occurred on June 13 and prompted a health official inquiry into the case.

Billie Morris Troy Billie Morris

Rambling Reporter Prays for Rain Appeal

The East Green Street Christian church issued a citywide appeal asking all residents to pray for rain on Sunday morning between Sunday school and church services.

East Green Street

Welch Memorial Sunday Services and Meetings

Sunday school at 9 45 with preaching at 11 a m and 7 30 p m by pastor Dr J D Williams C E society meets at 615 pm Prayer meeting Wednesday evening.

Welch Memorial Sunday School J. D. Williams C. E. Society

Rankin Memorial M P Church Services Schedule

Regular services will be held at Rankin Memorial M P church Sunday starting with Sunday school at 9 45 a m. At 11 a m the pastor Rev Edw Suits will bring the message. At 645 p m the Junior and Senior C E societies will meet. The pastor will occupy the pulpit in the evening service at 745. Mid week prayer services Wednesday evening 745 under the personal direction of the pastor Rev Edw Suits.

Rankin Memorial Edw. Suits C. E

Church of God First Service Schedule and Singing

The Church of God First on 1012 Asheboro Street invites all to Sunday school at 10 a.m. and a evening service at 8 p.m. A visiting minister will deliver the message. A 7:15 p.m. meeting for young people features special singing at each service.

Asheboro Street Young Peoples’ Meeting

Chicago produce prices steady on butter and eggs

June 13 Chicago market reports butter at 16 919 firm and eggs at 27 315 firm. Local firsts extra grades show small advances with storage-packed items steady. Prices listed with percentage changes reflect local receipts and current offerings.

Chicago

Earl Lanford Found Dead In Charlotte Home

Earl Lanford, 41, was found shot dead in his Charlotte area home after suffering a rare esophageal condition that closed his throat. Lacy Fesperman, county police, listed the death as suicide.

Earl Lanford Charlotte Parl Lanford Here Lacy Fesperman

Revival continues at Archdale Living Church of God

Large crowds attend revival services led by G. C. Collins of Thomasville at Archdale Living Church of God with services extending through next week.

Archdale

Airline Operators in 1935 Mail and Express Contracts

All but five of the 23 leading airline operators in 1935 held mail contracts, and all 23 carried express.

Revival at Holiness Pentecostal Church Ends Tonight

Pastor Rev C Francis Noble leads services at 612 Highland Avenue with Bible school at 9 45 a m preaching at 11 a m and a 6 p m Young People meeting The revival concludes with the night service Rev J F Going a former pastor has preached and invites the public to attend.

Pentecostal C. Francis Noble Highland Avenue J. F. Going

Wesleyan Methodist Hayworth Memorial Service Note

Sunday school at 9 45 a m led by Rev Gentry with 11 a m sermon titled As a Little Child. At 715 p m the Woman's Home and Foreign Missionary society holds a memorial for Mrs C A Vincannon on Main Street High Point. memorial address Life's Measure and Reward to be given by the pastor.

Hayworth Memorial K. Gentry Woman's Home and Foreign Missionary Society C. A. Vincannon High Point

Preacher to Speak on High Cost of Low Living at 11

Presbyterian Sunday school at 9 45 a m. The pastor Dr O C Williamson will preach at 11 on The High Cost of Low Living. The 8 p m service will feature A Pillar Or A Well discussing spiritual foundations.

O. C. Williamson

Tar Heel Awarded Yale Scholarship

Adrian Nathan Daniel Jr of Wilson North Carolina received the Charles Arthur and Margaret Ormod traveling fellowship for eight months of study in Europe at Yale University School of Fine Arts anniversary exercises. He is a graduating architecture student and also earned the American Institute of Architects medal for highest four year average.

New Haven

Four-Door Sedans Dominated US Car Production

The report shows the four-door sedan as the most popular body type in the United States last year, accounting for 44.46 percent of all cars manufactured during that period.

United States

Mrs Aceneth Winslow Osborne dies near Trinity

Mrs Aceneth Winslow Osborne was found dead in her bed near Trinity after a three week illness. She leaves one son L. G. Osborne of Trinity route two and two daughters Mia Jesse Barker and Miss Rona Osborne of Pleasant Garden route one. Funeral services are set for Sunday at Mt Vernon Church at 3 PM with Rev. G W Williams officiating and burial in the church cemetery.

Trinity Aceneth Winslow Osborne L. G. Osborne Mia Jesse Barker Rona Osborne Pleasant Garden Mt. Vernon Church G. W. Williams

Drum Corps to Meet Before City Lake Drill

All members of the American Legion drum and bugle corps are asked to meet at the Legion hall on East Commerce Street Monday at 9 30 to work out final details for the drill at City Lake that night. Uniforms not required for the 9 30 meeting. The full corps will assemble in uniform at 4 p m.

American Legion Legion Hall East Commerce Street City Lake

Death of Robert A Tate in Greensboro

Robert Alfred Tate 68 died at Clinic hospital after a cerebral hemorrhage last night at 10 15 in the 000 block on South Elm street. He lived at 35 Maple Street Proximity and worked at Proximity mills. He was a native of Rockingham county moved to Greensboro in 1915. Surviving are five sons George Dewey Benjamin Julian Bernard and Edward Tate and six daughters Madge Stanley G A Caviness W R Bassinger Mia Jack Smith Karl Tate Gladys Tate.

Robert Alfred Tate Greensboro Clinic Hospital South Elm Street Hanes Mr. Tate Maple Street Proximity Proximity Mills Rockingham County

Pocketbook Stolen From Home in Paschal's Shaft Find

A. Perdue reports theft of a lady's grey pocketbook from his home at 218 Boulevard containing five one dollar bills and about one dollar in change. The pocketbook was found in an elevator shaft behind Paschal's Shoe Shop. No arrests made.

Perdue Boulevard Paschal

Stolen Change From Store on East Washington

O B Malpass reported to police that between 3 and 4 dollars in change was stolen from his store at 500 East Washington Street. Prowlers smashed the front door glass with a brick to enter last night.

O. B East Washington Street

Piedmont Loop Games Rained Out Again

Rain washed out the Piedmont league schedule for the first time this season. Play resumes with Richmond versus Portsmouth and Norfolk at Durham for night games while Asheville visits Rocky Mount this afternoon.

Richmond Portsmouth Norfolk Durham Asheville Rocky Mount

Dear Miss Mansfield Divorce Dilemma Letters

A reader writes about a marital separation and a new relationship. He asks Miss Mansfield whether his estranged wife’s demand for an immediate divorce is fair. He plans to divorce after a longer absence.

Advice on divorce grounds and separation rules

The letter states you have not been separated long enough for a two year separation divorce. If true, wait the time required by law to pursue this ground. Litigation risk increases if the wife contests and reveals the true separation date.

Miss Mansfield A. H

Divorce grounds and motives in a gossiping tone

The passage argues that pursuing divorce for grounds beyond those listed is possible with evidence. It notes the other woman may resist compromising her reputation by partnering with a married man or fear losing him to his family.

Woman Seeks Fairness While Guarding Reputation and Happiness

She aims to protect her reputation and happiness without seeking unfair advantage. The remark reflects a desire for balanced treatment and personal dignity.

Considerations in Securing a Divorce

The court advises that the method used to secure a divorce should fit the case circumstances. It urges fair treatment to both women involved and warns against harming the wife’s reputation by providing false evidence to obtain a divorce.

Unavailable divorce prompts second marriage regret

The speaker notes another woman faces an unpleasant situation as the speaker is not legally free to marry her. Many men avoid divorces to escape the responsibility of a second marriage.

Waiting for Legal Divorce Before Marrying Again

The speaker urges delaying remarriage until divorce becomes legal and notes the divorced status of the partner is within her rights to insist on securing the divorce. The tone advises patience and lawful action before pursuing a new marriage.

Miss Marjorie Mansfield Assisted by The Enterprise

All inquiries addressed to Miss Marjorie Mansfield in care of The Enterprise will be answered promptly.

Marjorie Mansfield

New Wesley Memorial welcomes Rev. Wiley as assistant pastor

On Sunday morning Rev. 1 E. Wiley Jr. begins as assistant pastor at Wesley Memorial Church with sermons on Through Struggle and Spiritual Stupid. He comes to Wesley Memorial with strong credentials, including A A M and B D degrees, and a proven record in church work and youth outreach.

E. Wiley, Jr Wesley Memn Church Wiley Ple

A Stubborn Faith Sermon At E & R Church

Rev Hoy S perman will deliver the sermon at the 11 o clock service on Sunday morning. The morning program includes one sermon and a Bible school oral program at 8 p m titled When Youth Cry With Christ. A prayer meeting is set for Wednesday at 7 30 p m.

Hoy S.perman Daily Vision Bible School Christ

Dr Greene to Speak at Wesley Memorial Church

Dr W K Greene the dean of graduates at Duke University and a renowned southern teacher will speak tomorrow at 9 oclock at the Peacock Bible class of the Wesley Memorial Methodist Church South in Durham. He teaches the churchs Men’s Bible class and will be honored by the local congregation.

W. K. Greene Duke Univ South Peacock Bible Wesley Memorial Modist Episcopal Church Greene Church Durham

Airlines' Mail Contract Flights Contribute 2 Percent

The report shows mileage flown by airlines on mail contracts amounted to only 2 percent of the national total, highlighting a small share of total airborne mail operation compared with rivals.

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High Point Church R. R. Bland Music Co., Incorporated Flood Bank Building Montlieu Avenue Lucy Eshelman Chiropractor Phond Auto Loan Co., Inc Arlington Bible Reformed Church Max Bones Main St N. Main Terry Building L. W. Flythe Ins Shop West Commerce &T Arthur Gooch McAlester Okla Gooch Texas Oklahoma Springfield Christian Church OF Christ North Park Green Street Episcopal ST. Mary's Richard Hdmonds Ballenger Church OF God Tar Heel Mrs. Aceneth Winslow Osborne Marjorie Mansfield Methodist Wesley Memorial Evangelical & Reformed Dr. Greene Ee Lumber CO Cet Eels NS Eee Hedgecock Lumber Company Ward Street Princess Cafe
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