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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1955
Page
2
A fragmented church notices list schedules for Bible school worship services and weekly activities. Wesley Memorial Methodist details sermons and choir, while Oak Hill Friends and others post class times, prayer meetings, and youth programs across the week.
Former Vice President John Nance Garner reenters political life in Uvalde Texas to boost the Democratic drive in Texas. National Democratic Chairman Paul Butler plans a luncheon with Garner and a public gathering on Garner’s lawn to rally support for restoring Texas electors to the Democratic fold in 1956.
Carolinas law officers capped their annual convention in Charlotte electing Floyd E. Davis of Bennettsville SC as president. H E King Durham police chief was named first vice president with T E Salley Orangeburg second president, XC Butler Bur third vice president, William F Kelly Charleston fourth vice, Jeter L William Greensboro sergeant at arms, Tom Davis Naseeeee appointed. Dr Lois Higgins Chicago and Lester Trotter inspector served at closing.
Macedonia Church announces Sunday gatherings at 9 45 am Sunday School and 11 am Morning Worship followed by 6 30 pm Youth Service and 7 30 pm Evlistic service. Wednesday midweek service is at 7 30 pm.
Gov Luther Hodges spoke at the dedication of the Mineral Museum of North Carolina near the Blue Ridge Parkway and off State Highway 2 percent. He presented the museum to the National Park Service with Conrad L Wirth accepting. More than 300 named minerals are on display.
The North Carolina Hog Society met for its annual convention where H. Neal of Winston-Salem noted favorable economic factors. He said farm prices have fallen but per capita farm income remains high. New officers installed: Dan L. Drummond, president. Alien W. Groover, first vice president. Fred Colhearn, third vice president. James Clark, secretary. Claude Ward, treasurer.
More than 300 delegates to the Girls State program in Greensboro travel back home after a week of studying government functions. Fay Batts of Rocky Mount was elected governor and presided at the closing banquet where pins and certificates were awarded. Mrs. W. Cara wan of Raleigh and Dean Katherine Taylor of Woman's College spoke. the North Carolina American Legion Auxiliary sponsored the event. Delegates will report back to local sponsors on the experience.
Boys to go home from Chapel Hill after a weeklong program on government functions. The highlight was the election of state officers. Delegates split into Federal and National factions with minor party motions Thursday. Secretary of State Thad Eure and State Rep. John Umstead addressed the group. Eure called politics a science and a high calling of good citizenship.
The White House asks Congress for 156 million dollars to cover the first year cost of the 8 percent pay raise for postal workers recently voted by Congress.
The Greensboro team won the pistol match with 488.8 points out of 500. J. B. Corinth of Rocky Mound led individuals with 99.6 and hit 100 in a shootoff against five other officers.
The church schedules a Sunday sermon on I the Universe including Man evolving by atomic force with King James Bible selections emphasizing spiritual supremacy. Readings include the feeding of the multitude in Matthew 14 14 20 and Jesus walking on the sea in John 6 16 21. Services Sunday at 11 and Wednesday at 8 at 319 4 NM Main St. A Sunday school is at 10 20 with study sessions open to the public on Wednesdays and Fridays from 3 to 5 PM.
The notice lists a Sunday timetable with 9:30 Sunday School prayer, 9:45 morning worship, 6:30 Junior Youth Fellowship, senior youth fellowship, missionary prayer, and a 12:30 Evangelistic service. Wednesday brings a 7:30 midweek service.
Charlotte report quotes Grady Wilson saying Billy Graham may be invited to hold evangelistic meetings in Russia. He asserts the invitation would not come from Communists and notes officials have indicated Graham could visit if he preaches and avoids politics.
The Church Notebook lists a slate of religious education sessions at Shackford Hall focusing on racial relations marriage family life and social issues. It notes a Cherokee Indian Reservation visit and a drama cast from Greensboro youth group, plus a Holiness Youth Camp planned June 24 to July 1 at Kermersvalle. It also mentions twelve elders attending Camp New Hope near Chapel Hill for the Senior Summer Conference with a list of attendees.
On Sunday at 9:45 am Sunday School followed by morning worship with a sermon on The Law of the Harvest. Circle meetings Monday. Vacation School runs daily through Friday with open house Thursday evening and a closing picnic Friday at City Lake for students and parents.
Sunday services at 9:45 a.m. Sunday School and 10:45 a.m. worship include recognition of Vacation Bible School teachers. Evangelist Arlo F. Newell delivers a Father’s Day sermon "In His Steps" at the morning service. Evening Evangelistic Hour 7:30 p.m. Daily Vacation Bible School runs nightly through two weeks.
The text describes King Josiah restoring and expanding the Passover in Judah. Levites prepare and conduct sacrifices, the ark is moved, singers and porters serve, and the community observes Passover and seven days of unleavened bread. It highlights it as the greatest Passover in Josiah’s reign.
Sunday activities include 9:45 am church school and 11 am worship with the sermon Abraham, The Ideal Father. Evening service at 7:30 pm titled The Risen Life. MYF events at 6 pm supper and 6:45 pm meetings. Monday WSCS officers meeting at 7:30 pm. Tuesday Youth Choir at 6 pm and midweek prayer at 7:30 pm with Senior Choir at 8 pm. Thursday Official Board meeting at 7:30 pm.
Sunday schedule lists Church School at 9 40 am Morning worship at 11 am with a sermon by the pastor on Christ's Chief Competitors Reception of new members and Junior Luther League at 6 30 pm.
Sunday worship begins at 9:30 a.m. with a 11 a.m. morning service. Junior Choir rehearsal at 5 and evening service at 7. Vacation Bible School activities include morning and evening sessions and a weekly schedule through Thursday with choir rehearsals and meetings by various groups.
On Sunday there is 10 a.m. Sunday School and 11 a.m. Morning worship. There is no Junior Christian Endeavor or choir practice this evening. A Daily Vacation Bible School Sharing Program is at 7:45 p.m. On Wednesday at 7:45 p.m. there is mid week prayer. Saturday hosts an altar prayer meeting at 7:30 p.m.
Saturday the Adult Training Union gathers at Ritch's Lake for a fish supper. Sunday features a sermon by Rev. Char lie Monk Jr at 6:30 p.m. Training Union at 7:30 p.m. Capt. Henry W. Uffelin speaks. Midweek prayer at 7:30 p.m. Adult Choir at 8:30 p.m. Vacation Bible School starts Friday 9 a.m. to 12 noon and ends Friday with a picnic finale.
Sunday services list a 9 45 a m sermon by Dr Roy E Watts on A Man Who Decided to Show His Colors. At 6 p m Senior and Pioneer Fellowships meet for supper hosted by Mr and Mrs C H McConnell and Mr and Mrs Frank B Smith. Seniors hear a special recorded program and Pioneers elect and install officers.
The notice lists weekly church events with times for Sunday schools morning worship evening services and midweek activities including training union and adult choir plus Boy Scout and G A visitation sessions and a Bible school commencement.
The church lists services and programs including an 11 a.m. worship service led by Pastor Fibgen. Monday through Friday Bible study runs at 9 a.m., with Vacation Bible School ongoing and a Friday 7 p.m. closing service.
The text lists a Sunday timetable with a superintendents meeting at 9 15 a m Sunday School at 9 40 a m and morning service at 10 55 a m A Tuesday schedule includes 9 a m Bible School 7 p m Scouts and 7 45 p m Bible School commencement followed by 8 30 p m Adult Choir and 7 p m Visitation A note mentions a rescue effort at 8 30 p m.
The agenda lists weekly church events including Sunday School hours at 8 30 and 9 45 a m and morning worship at 11 a m with evening services at 7 30 p m and 8 30 p m plus training union and Montane Tan. Wednesday gives Youth Choir 7 p m and officers meeting at 7 15 p m, mid week prayer at 7 45 p m and radio practice at 7 30 p m. Thursday features visitation at 7 p m and choir practice at 7 30 p m.
The Wesley Chapel Methodist church lists Sunday activities with 9:00 a.m. worship service 10:45 a.m. Sunday School and 6:45 p.m. worship. Youth Fellowship at 7:30 p.m. Evangelistic service at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday prayer meeting at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday cottage prayer meeting at 7:30 p.m.
The article recounts Josiah's leadership during Passover with royal generosity for offerings and the ritual details, then shifts to his death at Charchemish. Josiah’s martyrdom ends a period of Judah’s exaltation as Necho the Egyptian army confronts him, and the nation mourns.
Dr Eugene J Chltrane of Jamestown will speak at Mt Vernon Methodist Church for homecoming services tomorrow. Activities include a noon lunch on church grounds and an afternoon program of singing.
The M V F group at the First Methodist Church installed new officers: Carolyn Hill as president, Mike Collins as vice president, Libby Ramsey as secretary, Phil Dalton as treasurer, and Margaret Slout as publicity chairman.
A schedule note lists events Sunday including a 9:45 a.m. start, a 1 a.m. entry, and a 6:30 p.m. World 6:30 p.m. Family Night supper cinema at Senacy School.
The Oak View Methodist Church lists services and programs including Church School at 9 4 am and Morning worship at 11 am. An evening revival concludes with Rev Roy JT leading services at 7 30 pm. Vacation Church School continues through Friday June 24 with midweek prayer and choir practice on Wednesday at 7 20 pm.
The bulletin lists Sunday times including 11 a.m. service and 6:45 p.m. youth event along with 7:90 p.m. evangelistic service. Wednesday features 7 p.m. choir practice and 7:30 p.m. prayer and praise. Thursday includes 7:30 p.m. Boy Scouts meeting.
Sunday services include 9 45 am Sunday School 11 am Meeting for Worship and a sermon on Honor Your Father 6 30 pm Youth Fellowship in the Recreation Room and 7 30 pm Choir practice in the auditorium A mid week meeting previews the Sunday School Lesson in the Chapel at 7 pm
Sunday through Friday church program outlines Vacation Bible School sessions daily and special events. The schedule lists Bible school times, choir practice, training union, evening worship, and youth fellowship at 617 Rockspring Rd with G Norman Acker, plus R A and explorer groups, prayer hour and a picnic.
Morning worship at Hickory Chapel Wesleyan Methodist at 10 45 a m with a sermon titled Walt on the Lord Evening service combines with Colfax camp meeting closing service Camp meeting runs through the week Vacation Bible School is scheduled Monday to Friday at 68 p m noting deviations in morning times
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