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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1953
Page
2
Elman Morin recalls covering the Westminster Abbey coronation with humor and fatigue. He describes the eight hour ordeal, cramped seating, and long waits, noting the British display and his relief at the queen's age.
The CIO National Maritime Union signed wage agreements early today ending a three day tie up of merchant vessels on the Atlantic and Gulf Coasts. Seamen who refused to sign voyage articles were ready to sail aboard 123 freighters tankers and other vessels. Wage raises ranged from 2 to 6 percent with a sliding scale for high middle and low skill ratings. The tanker operators settled first with a 6 4 and 2 percent scale and new pay rates include skilled electricians at 499.43 dollars a month and able bodied seamen at 318.39 dollars. The agreement also provides for a dues check off no lay offs if a vessel is held up 10 days or less and an industry wide vacation plan.
Bishop Vincent S. Waters warned in a pastoral letter that segregation in Catholic churches must end or all special churches for Negroes will be abolished. A May 31 combined service at Newton Grove sparked pushing and shoving as white parishioners protested, and Newton Grove has since seen near boycott of two churches.
A 95 passenger all aluminum ship launches in Finland and a larger 200 passenger craft is being tested in Swedish waters. The Midwest sees a garage repair fusion model renting space and tools with hourly rates. Other notes include a dentist per 200 people in the U S and decimal stock quotes in Detroit papers.
Severe storms including tornadoes hit the Midwest with unconfirmed reports from Vernon Texas Craig Missouri and near Whiting Kansas. A guardsman was injured by lightning at Camp Ripley Minnesota and a windstorm in Minneapolis damaged storefronts and uprooted trees. Cooler air and rain relieved the heat across northern areas as Western cities faced water shortages and farms reported wind damage.
Washington based reports say Fiji’s land plants may reveal a lost Melanesian continent that connected about 200 South Pacific islands. Smithsonian botanist Dr. A C Smith notes Fiji archipelago bears strong ties to ancient landmass. he plans a third expedition to the Fiji islands to test hypotheses.
John P. Andrade of Bristol High School baseball chases a foul ball at practice and uncovers $15 buried under dirt near Guiteras Athletic Field after rain washed away debris. The find is reported by UP.
New York report notes water ypsies will gain summer attention as yachtels expand. Wilfred Sechrist of Martin Motors says rising easy to use motors make waterside lodgings a key part of vacation plans. Florida leads, with strong growth around TVA lake region.
Utica College receives a $500 gift from Boston teacher Miss Sophia A. Tavender to establish the Tavender Memorial honoring her parents Walter J. and Ottilia Tavender. She envisions a major civic design and community development project under Utica College leadership, with the Utica College Foundation managing expansion plans.
Newman Campbell reflects on Paul’s call to liberty in Galatians with caution against license. He stresses love serving others, warns against vanity and envy, and urges gentle restoration for those fallen, citing Jesus as the example of forgiveness.
A Christian devotional reflecting on freedom in Christ and the fruits of the Spirit. It cites Paul from Galatians, urges living in love and service, and notes Father’s Day on June 21 with a message from the Division of Christian Education Features Syndicate.
The First Baptist Church lists Sunday services at 9 45 am Sunday School 11 am morning worship titled Fulfilment in Life and 7 pm evening worship Those who sit and Watch Bible study and choir and missions meetings follow through the week Royal Ambassadors Livingstone Chapter weekly teachers meeting and prayer meetings are noted The Churches of Christ Scientist present next Sundays lesson on Is the Universe Evolved by Atomic Force with Psalms 24 1 as Golden Text Psalms 90 16 are cited as passages
Michigan State College researchers G M Trout and J C Boyd report milk kept at 20 degrees below zero retains flavor for six weeks in deep freezers. In ordinary refrigerators at 40 degrees above zero milk lasts two to six weeks, while above 33 degrees deterioration occurs. September milk kept better than December as research continues.
In West Haven Connecticut, a high school baseball game ended after seven innings not due to rain but because bright sun blinded batters. The decision came as players complained of glare affecting play and safety.
Sunday activities include Bible School at 9 45 a m worship at 11 with a sermon The Wayside Opportunities and a preschool nursery A 3 pm senior camp opens at Quaker Lake Midweek Quaker Lane fish fry for Quaker Men The Guilford College committee conference is noted The First Methodist schedule features church school at 9 45 and sermon The First Christian Converted in Asia at 11 Nursery for preschool during worship 6 30 p m MYF at Betsy Ross Davis 508 Lindsay Street Spiritual Life Fellowship at 9 30 a m Wednesday Senior Choir at 7 and WMFR midweek chapel hour at 8 30 pm
Sunday services at the First Church of Christ include Bible School at 9 45 a m and morning worship with a sermon titled The Prodigal Father. youth meeting at 6 30 p m and a monthly missionary meeting at 7 39 p m. Wednesday features the Hour of Power at 7 30 p m.
Sunday services include communion at 9 30 a m Sunday School at 9 45 a m and worship at 11 a m Vespers at 7 30 p m Monday events include Character Builders class with Mrs F D Kearns at 532 Gatewood at 7 30 p m Women’s Society of Christian Service meets in Clinard classroom Monday at 7 30 p m Wednesday Midweek prayer meeting led by Mrs J L Prevatt at 7 30 p m Senior Choir practice at 8 15 p m Saturday Brownie Girl Scouts meet at 3 p m
The High Point District of the Baptist Training Union will meet at the Jewe Beet Church Tuesday June 23 at 7 30 p m for an evening session.
Sunday School at 9 45 a m includes nursery for ages 1 3 and Sunbeams 4 5. Worship at 11 a m with sermon Two Places Prepared. Training Union 6 30 p m and evening worship 7 30 p m with nursery. New member class in p m. Wednesday prayer 7 30 p m. Thursday Bible survey 7 p m. Officers and teachers class 9 p m.
The High Point Christian Endeavor Union holds a quarterly mass meeting Sunday at 3 o clock at Deep River Friends Meeting. Mrs Juanita Euliss of Snow Camp will speak and an Alamance County all girl chorus provides special music. Miss Margie Gillie of Greensboro will conclude the slides of the Blue Ridge C E Convention. All Endeavorers and friends are invited.
Sunday at 8 30 morning worship with sermon by the pastor 9 45 church school 6 30 Luther Leagues meeting. Monday 7 30 Cub Scout Pack meeting in Educational Building. Thursday 7 30 Senior Choir rehearsal. Friday 6 30 Pete Schul itheiss Sunday School class picnic.
Sunday includes 9 45 a m Sunday School 11 a m worship service with sermon A God Who Speaks Youth Fellowship 6 30 p m Junior Youth in chapel Evening activities. Wednesday 2 15 pm United Society of Friends Women meet at 119 Lindsay Street Middle week Bible study 7 p m Choir 8 p m VBS all week 9 11 am Closing exercises Friday 7 30 tea follows program Handwork on display.
Sunday church events include 9 45 a m church school and morning worship with the minister’s subject That Boy of Yours. Monday features a 6 30 p m covered dish supper for Associate Board of Stewards and spouses at City Lake. Wednesday offers a 7 30 p m youth recreation program in Wesley Hall directed by Dick Crowder.
Sunday schedule lists Bible classes at 9 50 a m and morning worship at 10 45 a m with Rev Wade Coggins from Colombia South America to speak Youth Fellowship and Mary Martha Missionary Band programs at 6 45 p m and an evening evangelistic service at 7 45 p m featuring The Nameless era A mid week Bible study and prayer session is set for Wednesday at 7 45 p m
The church lists a full Sunday schedule with morning worship led by Dr. L. B. Reavis and various meetings including Sunday School Youth Choir and Directors, Training Union, and an evening broadcast on WHPE FM. A reception for the Reavises is planned Monday at 10 p.m., plus midweek programs and Boy Scouts on Tuesday.
Sunday features a special program in six departments at 9 45 a m with morning worship at 11 a m The Bible School closes with exercises at 7 30 p m where children present drills stories songs prayers salutes and a display of two weeks of work
Church events listed include Sunday School at 11 a.m. worship time, Fathers Day theme, 2:30 p.m. choir practice, 7:30 p.m. Youth Fellowship, and Wednesday 7:30 p.m. prayer meeting titled What the Church Do for You.
First Presbyterian holds morning worship led by Dr. Roy E Watts using the sermon topic With Christ and a Father at the Foot of a Mountain. Church School at 9 45 and senior and pioneer fellowships meet. the monthly men’s meeting is paused for June through August. Hour of Morning Prayer Wednesday 9 to 10.
Sunday schedule lists 945 a.m. Sunday school 11:05 a.m. Morning worship 6:30 p.m. Training Union and 7:30 p.m. Evening worship. Rev. I Culler, pastor, will lead the services.
Sunday schedule lists Church School at both churches 9 45 morning worship at Randolph 11 and 7 30 evening worship at Crestwood.
On Sunday morning Holy Communion at 9:30 followed by Church School and Bible Class. The 11 o’clock service features Morning Prayer and a sermon by the rector.
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