The New Church in the Pagan World
Newman Campbell surveys early Christian missionary work and moral life, tracing Stephen’s martyrdom, the spread to Phoenicia Cyprus and Antioch, Barnabas and Paul’s ordination, and Paul and Peter’s pastoral guidance. He warns against wealth misuse, urges righteous living, and highlights shared Christian duties amid persecution.
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Joureys
Stephen
Phenice
Cyprus
Antioch
Jerusalem
Barnabas
Tarsus
Paul
Mediterranean
Syria
Orontes
Saul
Asia Minor
Europe
Timothy
Titus
Peter
Christ
Gary Cortainers I
Tim
Archdale Bible School Closes After Successful Session
Archdale Methodist church vacation Bible school closes after a session with 87 enrolled students and twelve teachers and assistants. FE E Baker aided boys in art projects while Mrs E M directed girls making aprons and certificates awarded to those completing the course.
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Archdale Methodist Church
Ily
FE. E. Baker
Reh
E. M
Archdale
Jewish Chaplain Leads Christmas Observance Aboard Navy Vessel
New York reports a Jewish chaplain Rabbi Henry Berkowitz led a Christmas observance on a south Pacific transport. An Episcopal choirboy navy flier remembered carol words as the men sang while Berkowitz read Psalm 139 offered prayers and delivered a Christmas sermon.
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New York
Episcopal Church
South Pacific
Henry Berkowitz
Navy
Episcopal
Bible School Begins At Wesleyan Methodist
A daily vacation bible school starts Monday June 25 and runs through July 6 at Hickory Chapel Wesleyan Methodist on Kivett Drive Melrose Mill. Open to children aged four to sixteen with classes 9 to 12 daily led by Rev W M Ree and a team of teachers.
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Hickory Chapel Wesleyan Methodist Church
Kivett Drive
Melrose Mill
W. M. Ree
Religious leaders oppose universal peacetime conscription
News of the Churches reports broad interfaith rejection of the proposed conscription plan as hearings in Washington draw editorials from North Carolina outlets. Josephus Daniels testimony praised, with Methodist and Congregational papers commenting on the issue and urging caution.
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Raleigh
CNS
Washington
North Carolina
Honosephus Daniels
Stairs Committee
MARA
Carolina Christian Advocate
Methodist
Christian Sun
Congregational Christian
Raleigh News and Observer
Navy
Journal of the
Southern Presbyterian Church
Walter Sikes
Berea ‘College
Coline
Defects Seen in San Francisco World Charter
Baptist delegates here cite flaws in the San Francisco Conference charter. Dr J M Dawson of Waco Texas and O K Armstrong flag lack of a bill of rights veto power favoring Big Five and no revision clause. Plans revealed for Evangelical and Reformed Summer Conference at Catawba College July 16 with attendance limits. Steven Whitener to be ordained missionary to China. Negro leaders to attend School for Christian Workers receive NC Conference scholarships.
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Nashville, Tenn
Cns
San Francisco
J. M. “Dawson
Waco
Texas
Southern Baptist Executive Committee
Dawson
O. K. Armstrong
Legionaire
Armstrong
Salisbury
Evangelical and Reformed Church
Catawba College
Office of Defense Transportation
Lexington
Rockwell
Concord
Steven Whitener
China
AIC
Winston-Salem
School For Christian Workers
Hanes
C.M.E
North Carolina Conference
Woman's Society of Christian Service
Methodist
Reading Corps gains 400 members in Thomasville effort
The Thomasville Chamber of Commerce sponsors a Victory Reading Corps at the local library. John Carter, president of the JayCees club, reports over 400 members joined since the announcement. A picnic date is set, with Joe Swiregood Welch and Gerald Sullivan named to plan it. Promotions for books read occur daily as youths advance in rank.
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Thomasville
Cial
Two Declaration Signers Later Presidents
Thomas Jefferson and John Adams, both signers of the Declaration of Independence, later served as presidents of the United States.
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United States
Washington
Garfield Seeks Cornerstone View on Marriage and Family
The remark emphasizes the sanctity of marriage and family as the cornerstone of American society and civilization. Garfield states this principle as foundational to social order and cultural identity.
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Garfield
Woman Suggests Paying Own Way On Date
A girl with a modest budget schedules a date with a young man and proposes a plan for the outing. She should offer to cover her own expenses to keep the arrangement fair and considerate.
Birthday Outlook Highlights Optimism and Sensitivity
Celebrants are described as affable and optimistic about the future while warned to pause before acting. Emotions run deep and loyalty is strong, with advice to hedge against hurt by criticism. Venus influences suggest progress and a chance for prudent spending on entertainment, fashion, and home decor.
Test prompts on early U.S. leaders
The items list early American figures in a quiz style. John Adams and Thomas Jefferson appear as a pair for one prompt while George Washington and James Madison are another pairing. Thomas Jefferson is cited as a single prompt option.
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John Adams
Thomas Jefferson
George Washington
James Madison
Plans For Expanded Handicraft And Recreation In Forum
A daily forum this year outlines plans for additional handicraft and recreational activities. The schedule emphasizes broad participation and community engagement to enrich local life.
Judge Webb on liquor in Western North Carolina courts
Judge E Y Webb of the Western District of North Carolina nears 25 years on the bench. He notes he has indicted liquor traffic in every grand jury term and warns youths to avoid the first drink. He calls liquor America’s enemy and says about three quarters of his criminal docket involve liquor.
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Webb
Lexington
CNL
E. Yates Webb
United States
North Carolina
Churches Schedule Union Services and Holy Communion
St Marys Episcopal Church holds Holy Communion at 8 with church school at 9 45 and morning prayer and sermon at 11 led by the rector The congregation joins a union service at Central Friends church tonight First Presbyterian celebrates Holy Communion at 11 with Rev Paul Tudor Jones sermon and a 5 o clock youth meeting prep for caroling The church joins in union services at Central Friends church 8 pm Rev H L Fesperman to preach First Methodist shows Rev Wilson O Weldon preaching at 11 on Yours Sincerely Youth fellowship at 7 and 8 pm union sermon at Central Friends church Third quarterly conference set for Monday at 5 in the ladies parlor
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ST. Mary's
Church School
Central Friends Church
First Presbyterian
First Presbyterian Church
Paul Tudor Jones
Jenn
H. L. Fesperman
First Methodist
Wilson O. Weldon
Bobby Hauser
Hoy L. Fesperman
W. A. Lambeth
Broken Earthen Vessels At First Evangelical Service
Rev Hoy L Fesperman will preach at 11 o clock on Broken Earthen Vessels. Miss Frankie Cecil sings Thanks by OHara. Congregational meeting follows. Youth fellowship meets 1215 Adams Street at 730. Union service at Central Friends Church at 8 with same preacher and three things not to neglect. Prayer service Wednesday at 730 at Rev Fesperman home.
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First Evangelical and Reformed Church
Hoy L. Fesperman
Frankie Cecil
O'Hara
George ©. Beck
Adams Street
Central Friends Church
and Fesperman
Vacation church school continues this week
A daily vacation church school runs Monday through Friday from 9:15 to 11:15 each day, inviting children to attend after morning activities.
Church Services Share Sunday Talks Across Two Congregations
Archdale Methodist plans 11 am address by Don Payne and evening sermon by Rev. Mike Tuttle due to pastor's absence. Central Friends holds 11 am worship with Cecil E. Haworth speaking on Is Life Worth Living, followed by an 8 pm union service led by Rev H L Fesperman.
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Archdale Methodist Mercs
Don Payne
Archdale Methodist Church
Mike Tuttle
Central Friends
Central Friends Church
Cecil E. Haworth
H. L. Fessperman
First Church of God Announces Sunday Schedule
Sunday school at 9 45 at the First Church of God on Asheboro Street with Pastor William C Livingston giving the sermon The Throne Amid the Shadows. Evening service at 7 45 features a sermon series on Modern Slime Pits on the Battle Fields of Today. Mid week fellowship Wednesday at 7 30.
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First Church OF God
Church of God
Asheboro Street
William C. Livingston
Jewel Baptist Church Morning Message by Paul Cassell
Ministerial student Paul Cassell will deliver the morning sermon at Jewel Baptist Church with the topic Blessings through Afflictions. Pastor Reverend A H Dunning will preach Sunday night on The High Cost of Thoughtless Living.
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Jewel Baptist Church
Paul Cassell
A. H. Dunning
Bethel Temple Revival Services Led by Mrs. Brafford
Bethel Temple holds revival services Sunday morning and Sunday evening at 7:30 led by evangelist Mrs. W Guy Brafford. Evening services continue daily at 7:30 with messages from Brafford.
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Bethel Temple
W. Guy Brafford
Revival Services at West End Methodist Begin Sunday
West End Methodist Church hosts revival services starting Sunday at 8 PM led by Reverend D. A. and continued each evening through the week. The gatherings promise inspirational sermons and community fellowship in the church on West End Avenue.
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West End
West End Methodist Church
D. A
State News Briefs Head Warehousemen Gain Leaders
Greenville June 23 A North Carolina eastern Carolina warehousemen association elected officers including Kinston’s Kersey Smith as president and A H Cozart of Wilson as vice president. Wainright Wilson and NC figures among board members spoke at the meeting. Fletcher Reappointed Raleigh June 23 Col A L Fletcher reappointed chairman of the state unemployment compensation commission for four years with retirement plan noted and other appointees also carried forward.
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Greenville
Kersey Smith
Kinston
Eastern Carolina Warehousemen's Association
A. H. Cozart
Wilson
Mayo Little
Robersonville
Wayland
Washington
Lyman Wilkins
Ahoskie
L. R. Bell
Goldsboro
Johnny Garkins
Williamston
L. R. Clark
Wendell
J. N. Farmer
Barmville
W. H. Hussey
Wallace
Board of
State
Fletcher
Cherry
Commission
Harry A. Wolfe
Chapel Hill
Oakley Services Directed By J M Howard
Oakley in Thomasville will host services directed by J M Howard. The public is extended a welcome to these services.
First Pilgrim Holiness Church Opens Sunday Activities
The First Pilgrim Holiness Church at 712 S Hamilton opens Sunday school at 9 45. The 11 a m service features a junior choir singing Jesus I Come and a sermon series on Following Israel Out of Egypt into Canaan. Tomorrow Rev L E Taylor speaks to the young peoples society at 6 45 and at 7 45 the pastor discusses The Fear Man Bringing a Snare. Vacation Bible School continues through the 29th with a Friday 8 p m commencement. all children are invited.
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Pilgrim Holiness Church
S. Hamilton Street
Grout
Israel
Egypt
Canaan
Red Sea
Young Peoples Society
L. E. Taylor
State hospitals board to hear reply on mental hygiene post
Morganton June 23 The state hospitals board of control expected to receive a reply from Dr David Young of Salt Lake City Utah offered the post of general superintendent of mental hygiene The board met for the first time at Morganton state hospital since its winter reorganization and discussed acquiring abandoned army hospital buildings for temporary senile patient care.
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Morganton
State Hospitals Board of Control
David Young
Salt Lake City
Utah
Morganton State Hospital
Raleigh to protest omission from postwar highway plan
A Raleigh delegation will appear before State Highway Commission Chairman A. H. Graham on Monday to protest Raleigh's omission from the proposed postwar interregional highway system.
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Raleigh
A. H. Graham
State Highway Commission
North Carolina CPA Association Meeting Cancelled
Raleigh report notes a meeting of officers and directors of the North Carolina Association of Certified Public Accountants will occur in Raleigh on Saturday June 30. The association’s annual meeting scheduled for today in Charlotte was cancelled.
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Raleigh
North Carolina Association of Certified Public Accountants
Choritte
London dog racing records 1944 mutual machines total
London reports a 1944 total of over 100 million dollars processed through mutual machines at 13 dog racing tracks despite reduced meetings. The figure reflects substantial wagering activity linked to postwar betting markets and regulatory limits.
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London
England
Mutual
Eisenhower Says No Political Job Sought After War
Gen Dwight D Eisenhower returns to Washington to confer with Secretary Stimson then plans a brief holiday before resuming duties in Europe. He denies seeking any political post while reaffirming alliance with the Russians and criticizing talk over who won the war.
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Abilene
Kas
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Washington
War Stimson
Europe
Eisenhower
United States
War Department
Ture
Germany
Weekly Union Service At Central Friends Church
The High Point weekly union service will be at Central Friends church Sunday at 8:00 PM. Rev. Hoy L. Fes perman of First Evangelical and Reformed church will deliver the sermon. Rev. Paul T. Jones will lead the devotional period, and the host church choir will plan special music.
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High Point
Central Friends Church
Hoy L. Fes Perman
First Evangelical and Reformed Church
Paul T. Jones
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