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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1937

Page

8

Magicians End 12th Annual Convention Here

The International Brotherhood of Magicians closed its 12th annual convention with three days of shows at the Paramount and a daytime street act across from the Sheraton. John H. Davison was reelected president as magicians headed home to California Rhode Island Michigan Ohio Florida and Texas after a weekend of royal card tricks chalk talks ventriloquism and silk fantasies.

The Paramount California Rhode Island Michigan Ohio Florida Texas Caryl Fleming Pacific Coast Association of Magicians Beverly Hills Frank Bunker Charlotte Wallace Lee Durham John H. Davison Sheraton International Brotherhood of Magicians Cincinnati Paramount Theatre Tom Osborne Chicago Osborne Harry Cecil Chucky Koontz Ed Miller Lloyd Handy Frank Caton Dr. Hokum Charlies Finding Silk Herman Weber

Vacation Bible School Opens At First Evangelical Church

The Daily Vacation Bible School begins Monday June 21 at 9 am at the First Evangelical and Re formed church. It runs two weeks ending with a Friday July 2 picnic and a Friday night pageant for ages four to 14. The well planned program includes outdoor activities and aims to focus students on Bible study.

First Evangelical and Reformed Church

More Beetles Found In North Carolina Invasion Rise

Raleigh June 19 Japanese beetle may have invaded North Carolina in greater numbers than ever before says C H Brannon chief entomologist. Four beetles were found on a bush in Spencer and information forwarded to federal officials. The state has set 10 000 traps for the pest.

Raleigh C. H. Brannon State Department of Agriculture North Carolina Spencer State Department

Fractured Skull Fatal to Man on Farm

Andrew Jackson Reinhardt dies from a fractured skull suffered when he tried to stop a runaway team on his farm. His head struck a mowing machine pulled by the team, the incident occurring near Belkin.

Belkin Andrew Jackson Reinhardt

Rambling Reporter Revival At Gospel Tabernacle

A revival meeting will begin at the Gospel Tabernacle tonight at 8 o clock. Rev. S. S. Perry and Rev G. C. Collins will lead the services and the public is invited to attend.

The Gospel Tabernacle S. S. Perry G. C. Collins

Linden Reunion at New Hope Church in Randolph County

The Linden family reunion will be held tomorrow at New Hope church in Randolph County. Persons connected with the Linden family are invited to attend and bring picnic baskets for an all day gathering.

New Hope Church Randolph County Linden

Dr Kennett to Talk at Jamestown Church

Dr Paul S Kennett of High Point college faculty will preach at Jamestown Methodist church Sunday morning at 1 o clock in the absence of pastor Rev O J Jones who is attending the Pastors school at Duke university.

Kennett Paul S. Kennett High Point College Jamestown Methodist Church O. J. Jones Duke University

Truck Fire Damages No Much On Perry Street

Firefighters responded at noon to a truck fire on Perry street tied to Blythe Brothers dirt hauling for an excavation program near the railroad track. Damage was negligible.

Perry Street Blythe Brothers

Three Hurt in City Car Crash Injuries Light

Police records report three people hurt in two separate crashes. Ted Wood of Colon Michigan sustained a bruised leg in a three car collision at 1 50 this morning. Phillip Woodward and Joe Jarrell were treated at Guilford General Hospital and released. Jasper Johnson and Garland W Good face reckless driving charges after the North Main and English streets collision.

Phillip Woodward Oakwood Court Joe Jarrell Lindsay Street Guilford General Hospital Ted Wood Colon Mich Woodward Jarrell Jasper Johnson East Washington Street Garland W. Good East Commerce Street Wood North Main English Streets

Travers Still In Jail As Officers Await FBI Word

Police hold Frank Travers alias John Gifford alias Eddie Welch 26 New York City. He claimed to be wanted for four murders but federal word is awaited. Local officers say he faces no charges here while fingerprints are sent for checks. A telegram was expected shortly.

Federal Bureau of Investigation Frank Travers John Gifford Eddie Welch New York City Travers

Robbers Fail In Attempted Break In Thomasville Store

In Thomasville on Thursday night, robbers tried to force open the dry goods back door of the Thomasville Store Company. Officer Buyerly surprised the thieves who fled on seeing him, escaping after a chase through nearby streets.

Thomasville

Offers Placed For Old North Carolina Post Office Property

Treasury procurement officials report multiple offers for the High Point post office property. Bids will be opened in Washington on July 23 with a Home Owners' Loan Association appraisal guiding sale terms. Local governments may acquire the property at half appraisal value, with easy terms: 20 percent down and four years to pay the balance at 20 percent yearly.

Washington, D. C High Point North Carolina Treasury Washington Home Owners’ Loan Association City of Guilford County

Five Firms Receive Charters From Secretary of State

Five new charters were issued by Secretary of State Thad Eure. Central Coach Lines of Raleigh plans a general transfer business with 1000 shares no par value. W. A. Brown and Son of Salisbury to manufacture and sell refrigeration equipment with 100000 capital. L. and N. Motor Company of Burlington to operate auto trade with 25000 authorized. 300 subscribed. National Salvage and Wrecking Company of Goldsboro to run wrecking and salvage with 25000 authorized. 300 subscribed. Piedmont Lunch and Soda of Charlotte to run restaurants and confectionary with 150 subscribed of 10000 authorized.

Raleigh Thad Eure Central Coach Lines L. A. Love Charlotte H. H. Hearn George R. Ross W. A. Brown Willie Meta Goodman Salisbury L. and N. Motor Company Burlington W. & Lee Yorke H. Lee Burling Charles W. Bundy Margaret Pearl Ferguson

Chicago Dairy Prices Drift On Open Market

Butter held steady at a high volume of 21 720 pounds with creamery specials at 30 to 31 cents and extras around 30 cents. Eggs traded firm with 17 701 cases reported, graded firsts locally around 19 cents and fresh graded firsts around 20 cents. current receipts up 18 percent during the period.

Chicago

Josephs Kindness to His Kindred

Sunday School lesson examines Joseph forgiving his brothers and guiding Israel into Egypt. Jacob seeks divine help before a perilous journey and Joseph recognizes God’s plan in salvation. The text links Joseph and Jesus, urging believers to forgive, remain faithful to their roots, and trust God to turn evil into good.

Joseph Egypt Pharaoh Canaan Jacob Beersheba Egypts God Jesus

Traffic Violations Reported by Police

Within the last 24 hours police charged two individuals with reckless driving and one with driving drunk. Authorities urge careful driving to save lives.

More Employees Called For At North Carolina Mill

Twelve hosiery mill toppers looper and knitters were in demand today by the North Carolina State Employment service, according to Mrs. Irene W. Price, manager. Also wanted are a mechanical inspector rubber block layer electricians a brick mason and a concrete finishing machine operator.

North Carolina State Employment Service Irene W. Price

Methodist Sunday Services Schedule

Sunday school convenes at 9 45 a m under Mr A H Holton. At 11 a m Rev D V Howell will preach Following The Gleam and at 746 p m A Great Love. Young People Practice 615 p m Epworth League p m Prayer meeting Wednesday 730 p m Choir practice Wednesday p m

A. H. Holton D. V. Howell Epworth

Main Street Church Schedules Services and Meetings

The Main Street Church will hold a 9 30 a m Sunday school for all ages. Rev J P Hipps will preach at 1 a m and 8 p m with sacred music at each service. Mid week prayer meets Wednesday at 7 30 p m. The board of stewards holds its regular monthly meeting Monday at 8 p m.

Main Street Church J. P. Hipps Board of Stewards

Sunday Services at Mount Hope Church

Sunday school begins at 9 45 a m with preaching at 11 a m and 7 30 p m by Pastor Dr J D Williams A prayer meeting is held Wednesday evening at 7 30 o'clock conducted by the pastor

J. D. Williams

Wesley Memorial Church Services and Meetings

Wesley Memorial schedules 9 45 church school for all ages 11 morning worship with Dr Blackard on The Saving Power of Minorities 8 evening service sermon God and the Ordinary Man 6 45 people's supper 7 30 stewards meeting Monday night mid week service continues Lay Speakers Committee series of talks by the Board of Stewards.

Wesley Memorial Blackard Stewards Board of Stewards

Sunday School and Children’s Day Program Highlight Local Church

The church schedules Sunday school at 9 45 a m and a children’s day program at 11 00 am marking the final exercises of Vacation Bible School with over 100 enrolled. The Epworth League meets at 7 pm and a Tuesday night prayer service is at 7 45.

Epworth League

Oakview Church Revivals Continue With Evening Service

New members will be received at Oakview Church near Winston Highway Camel station. Rev Charles White preaches at 11 am and Rev Fred R Love speaks at 7:45 pm tonight. Revival ongoing with mid week prayer and testimony Thursday at 7:45 pm. An announcement will decide Sunday night service.

Oakview Winston Highway Camel Charles White Fred R. Love

Night services and events at Main Street church

Ward Street announces 11 a.m. sermon by Rev O L Easter son of F W Easter, attending Pastors' school at High Point college. 7:45 p.m. Rev J W Grace preaches Epworth League. Young people urged to attend singing contest planning for Thursday night at Main Street church. Spiritual Life meeting Monday 7:30 p.m. followed by choir practice.

Ward Street O. L. Easter High Point College Easter F. W. Easter J.W. Grace Epworth League Main Street Church

Old Landmark in Thomasville Dismantled for New Structures

Special to The Enterprise details the dismantling of the 1850 home of pioneer John W. Thomas, founder of Thomasville, once owned by his grandson Dr. Charles R. Thomas. Builders noted well preserved timbers as the house yields to a new city hall and store buildings amid local lore on the town’s naming.

Thomasville Charlies R. Thomas John W. Thomas Chas. R. Thomas Thomas Burkhart Ville William B. Rounsaville

Champion Paper workers to get five percent raise

Reuben B Johnson announced to day that employees at Champion Paper and Fibre company in Canton will receive a five per cent pay raise on June 21. He noted the monthly payroll would total about 13000 dollars.

Canton Reuben B. Johnson, I Jr Champion Paper and Fibre Company

Episcopal St Marys Fourth Sunday Schedule

Holy communion at 7 30 a m Church school at 9 45 a m and morning prayer with sermon at 11 a m following Trinity season church services noted for the parish observance.

Presbyterian Sunday Services and Activities Schedule

The article lists Sunday school at 9 45 a m led by J D Ross general superintendent at 11 a m Dr Williamson preaches God Is Love and at 7 30 p m Neverthe less Young People meet at 6 p m Mid week prayer Wednesday at 7 30 p m Brentwood Sunday school 2 30 p m Brentwood prayer meeting Tuesday at 7 30 p m

J. D. Ross Williamson Brentwood

Baptist Sermons Highlight Talents And Influence

Morning service features Pastor C. N. Royal preaching on Talents. Evening sermon titled The Sin of Wasted Influence. Sunday school begins at 9 30 a m with Baptist Training Union at 6 45 p m.

C. N. Royal Baptist Training Union

Altar Fires Sermon to Open Sunday Services

Dr A B Conrad leads the 11 o clock service with Altar Fires as the sermon topic. Evening talks by six college students cover religious influence at Boiling Springs Mars Hill Salem College Carolina Meredith High Point College. Bible school at 9 45 Sunday. Prayer meeting and B T U Wednesday 8. W M S meeting Monday 3 30 with Mrs C C Williamson speaker.

A. B. Conrad Boiling Springs Nannie Goodman Mars Hill Dupy Sears Salem College Josephine Gibson Carolina Joe Wilson Meredith Addie Belle Wilson High Point College Marc Lovelace W. M. S. General Meeting

Morning and Evening Services in City Church

Services of worship convene at 11 a.m. and 7 30 p.m. The pastor will preach the morning sermon on Un answered Prayer and the evening sermon on The Old Time Religion. Public invited.

Bible School and Church Events Led by Sykes and Haworth

The notice outlines a Sunday schedule at the Bible school led by superintendent Horace Haworth with a 9 45 a m welcome. David H Parsons addresses the Brotherhood at 9 45 a m in the annex followed by an 11 o clock worship with Tom A Sykes on The Great Waiting Harvest. Evening Church Night Program runs 6 30 to 7 30 with separate groups and speakers. Mid Week Prayer Meeting Wednesday 7 30 p m led by Tom A Sykes on The Immediate Duty of the Church.

Bible School Horace Haworth David H. Parsons Brotherhood Tom A. Sykes John Clinard, Jr Jane Lowe C. E J. Wade Hight

Springfield Sunday School and church events schedule

Springfield church announces Sunday School at 10 a.m. worship at 11 a.m. Miss Clara I. Cox will speak on The Essential Disciplines of Life. Evening CE meetings at 6 p.m. Senior leader Byron Haworth. Woman's Auxiliary meets Tuesday at 2:30 p.m. at Mrs J E Hayworth's home with Miss Davie Hayworth hosting. Wednesday marks the annual business meeting to review department reports.

Springfield Clara I. Cox C. E Byron Haworth Woman's Auxiliary J. EB. Hayworth Davie Hayworth

Christian Science Sunday Services Held at 11 O Clock

Christian Science churches announce Sunday services at 11 o clock at 3191 2 North Main Street. Reading room hours on Tuesday and Thursday from 2 to 4 30 PM.

Churches and Societies of Christ North Main Street

Child Killed by Lightning Near Bath

Christine Andrews Moore, 12, daughter of Willie Grey Moore and spouse, near Bath, was killed instantly when lightning struck her while she played in her yard. The tragedy occurred Friday night. funeral arrangements are pending.

Washington, N. C Christine Andrews Moore Willie Grey Moore Bath

Sunday school and services announced by Rev Edward

Rank in Mem invites the public to Sunday school at 9 40, 11 am, and 7 40 pm. The Christian Endeavor meets at 6 30 pm with a service at 7 pm on Wednesday led by Pastor Rev Edward.

MEM Edw Christian Endeavor

Sunday school and church services at First Methodist Prot

Sunday school for all ages begins tomorrow at 9 am with departments for all ages. At 11 am Pastor Clay Madison speaks on The God. Evening service at 8 pm features a religious program Unlighted Cross by the young church with artist Thomas Emile Dodam. His talk, illustrated with drawings, is titled Jesus, The High World. The Intermediate People's C E meets at 6 pm. The Woman's Auxiliary meeting is at 1109 Forest with Gibson hosting Monday at 3 pm.

Clay Madison Young Church Thomas Emile Dodamcal Jesus C. E General Woman's Auxiliary Gibson Forest

Sunday School and Evening Services At Lebanon Church

The pastor Rev. ton leads Sunday school at 11 o clock with Christ endeavor at 6 45 and a sermon by Rev J M, the superannuated Baptist, in the evening.

Young People's League Camp Concludes in Conference at Kanuga

The Protestant Episcopal Young People's League held a camp and annual summer conference at Kanuga Lake in North Carolina. The event opened today and closed June 25, featuring a series of sessions and religious activities for youth delegates.

Kanuga Lake Young People’ League

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