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High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1937

Page

8

Robert M Ranson Dies at 85 Mecklenburg Merchant

Word came of the death of Robert Marion Ranson 85 a Mecklenburg merchant and former state legislator at his Charlotte home after a month of illness following a year of declining health He served as Mecklenburg representative in the legislature 1897 to 1899 Surviving are his son Neal A Ranson and other Ranson children 13 grandchildren and three great grandchildren Funeral is set for Sunday at 4 PM in Charlotte with burial plans to follow

Robert Marion Ranson Mecklenburg Charlotte Robert E. Ranson Colonial Drive Mr. Ranson Anderson D. C Huntersville N. C Alexander Ranson Associated Reformed Presbyterian Church Neal A. Ranson Augusta Jay W. Ranson Toronto Ohio India J. Wester Ranson Bryce L. Ranson W. Thorne Ranson J. M. Sellars

Unusual Service Planned By First Evangelical Church

The First Evangelical and Re formed church schedules a 10:30 a.m. union service ending the Sunday school rally. Rev. Hoy L. Fesperman will deliver a sermon on Daniel's Prosperity and a junior sermon will be given for the youth. The public is invited.

First Evangelical and Reformed Church Hoy L. Fesperman Daniel

Rose Bowl ticket limit set to curb scalping

Los Angeles authorities announce a six ticket per applicant limit for next year's Rose Bowl to prevent scalping. The restriction aims to curb resale at inflated prices and ensure wider access for fans.

Los Angeles

Notice of Sale of Land in High Point North Carolina

Public auction to the highest bidder for cash at the Guilford County Court House East Door Greensboro NC 2 00 p m July 12 1937 selling land located in High Point North Carolina described as No Sil Sunset drive block DD J M Sehrest lands with plat in Guilford County plat book 2 page 53 and conveyed to Bertha Lee Lowdermilk by Robert E Ranson and Bryte Saker Ranson deed 1925 Held under a deed of trust by Home Owners Loan Corporation and executed by Frank Barfield Isingie August 28 1936 Trustee W C Garner Attorney D MacRae High Point NC

Frank Barfield Isingie W. C. Garner the Register of Deeds Guilford County North Carolina J. M. Sechrest Lands Guilford County Court House Greensboro High Point Lee Street Sunset Drive Council Street High North Carolina J. M. Sehrest Office of the Register of Deeds Bertha Lee Lowdermilk Robert E. Ranson Bryte Saker Ranson Home Owners’ Loan Corporation D. ©. MacRae N. C

Ice Cream Supper at Comer Home Tonight

The Church of God Missionary Society announces an ice cream supper tonight at 505 Woodberry avenue hosted by J. H. Comer. Rev. J. T. Stallings is pastor. Supper begins about 4 30 o clock.

Church of God Missionary Society J. H. Comer Woodberry Avenue J. T. Stallings

Callahan Leaves After Hosiery Workers Visit

Edward F. Callahan district manager of the tri state district of the American Federation of Hosiery Workers has been in the city on business and left this morning for his home after several days.

Callahan Edward F. Callahan Tri-State American Federation of Hosiery Workers

Ellington elected president of High Point Exchange Club

J. J. Ellington was elected president of the High Point Exchange club for a half year starting July 1 at the YWCA hut. C. V. Lackey and J. D. McCrary were named as the first vice president and secretary treasurer respectively. The Guilford General Library committee reported 30 new books added and 40 on order. J. P. Hollingsworth outlined plans for the July 24 Carolina Beach weekend trip. C. L. Clapp attended as a visitor.

J. J. Ellington High Point Exchange Club C. V. Lackey J. D. McCrary Guilford General Library Committee J. P. Hollingsworth Carolina Beach C. L. Clapp

Public urged to guard health in heat by salt and rest

Raleigh June 26. Health officials urge careful summer habits to beat heat. Dr Roy Norton advises mild daily exercise, moderate meals, and salt in water to replenish fluids lost through sweating. Rest in heat, cool, well-ventilated spaces, and salted drinks for heat illness. If heat exhaustion or stroke occurs, move to a cooler place, apply ice, keep still, loosen clothing, and offer sips of salted cold water.

Enterprise Bureau Sir Walter Hotel Raleigh Roy Norton Division of Preventative Medicine State Board of Health

Medical cautions and instrument construction noted

The text warns against relying on alcohol for temperature resistance and advises medical care for unconscious patients with fluids via needle. It also explains the violin’s construction, noting its back and belly are often carved from a single piece with 68 remaining parts.

Calvary Sunday services and class schedules

Calvary church outlines Sunday school for all ages at 9 45 a m Prof C F Carroll city schools superintendent addresses the Manley Baraca Bible class The pastor Rev D V Howell preaches at 11 a m and 745 p m Young People's choir meets 615 p m Epworth League 7 0 p m Prayer on Wednesday at 8 00 p m

C. F. Carroll Manley Baraca Paster D. V. Howell Young People Epworth League

Sunday School and Services at First Methodist Protestant

The First Methodist Protestant church holds Sunday school at 9 45 for all ages with departments and classes. At 11 00 Rev J Clay Madison preaches This Celebrated Independence and at 7 00 the Convenient Season. Junior church meets at 11 00 and the Intermediate and Young People societies meet at 7 00.

First Methodist Protestant J. Clay Madison Young People’s Christian Endeavor Societies

Archdale Sunday Activities Include A M Classes And Evening Service

Archdale church outlines Sunday program with 9 45 a m classes for all ages and 7 p m Epworth league. The 7 45 p m preaching by Associate Pastor Rev Charles White follows a 7 p m evening service and Tuesday night mid week prayer. Choir practices are set for Friday night.

Archdale Sunday School Epworth League Charles White

Welch Memorial Sunday Services and Prayer Meeting

Sunday school begins at 9 45 a m with preaching at 11 a m and 7 30 p m by Dr J D Williams The weekly prayer meeting is held Wednesday evening at 7 30 o'clock.

Welch Memorial J. D. Williams

Sunday Services Announced At Camel Service Station

Located one block off the Winston highway at the Camel Service Station Sunday school starts 9 45 a m for all. Regular preaching at 11 a m by Rev. Charles White. Mid week prayer service and testimony Thursday at 7 45 p m.

Winston Highway Camel Service Station Charles White

Rankin Memorial Sunday Services and Weekday Schedule

Rankin Memorial holds Sunday school at 9 46 a m with preaching at 11 a m and 8 p m by Rev Edw Suits The Christian Endeavor meets at 7 p m Mid week service is Wednesday at 7 45 p m The public is invited to attend all services

Rankin Memorial Edw. Suits Christian Endeavor Tiana

Ward Street Preaching and Church Activities Schedule

The service at 11 a.m. will be led by Rev. J. W. Grace. Epworth League meets at 7 p.m. with Glenn Doby in charge. A large attendance is expected. Mid week prayer service is Wednesday night. Choir practice follows the prayer meeting.

Wesley Memorial Church Services End Sermon Series

Dr Embree H Blackard will preach at Wesley Memorial at 11 a m and 8 p m on Sunday finishing his pulpit tenure before Europe. Topics are Following the Gleam and Almost a Christian. J E B Garlington to speak at 6 45 p m youth supper. Junior Board of Stewards meets Monday at 7 30 p m.

Wesley Memorial Embree H. Blackard Blackard Europe J. EB. Garlington

Krumbholz to Preach at 11 and Bible School Closes

The Rev. C B E Krumbholz of New York, secretary of the Inner Mission Board, will preach at 11 o clock. He supervised relief for flood sufferers last year. At 8:00 the Vacation Bible School will close with demonstrations of the school work.

C. BE. Krumbholz New York Inner Mission Board United Lutheran Church In America Dr. Krumbholz United Lutheran Church Vacation Bible School

Church School and Worship Schedule Announced

Church school meets at 9 30 a m with preaching by Rev J P Hipps at 11 a m Special music follows at each service Prayer meeting is set for Wednesday at 7 30 p m.

J. P. Hipps

Death Notice for Mrs Mary Crouse in Thomasville

Mrs Mary Crouse died at her son Cicero Crouse's Trinity route one home. Funeral services were held Friday at 11 a.m. at Hopewell M and E church. Pallbearers were grandsons Richard J D Crouse Fred Ward Hunter Burton Thomas Lockabill and Irvin Lockabill. Burial followed in the church cemetery.

Mary Crouse Thomasville Mary Crouse Cicero Crouse Trinity Hopewell M. &E Richard J. D. Crouse Fred Ward Hunter Burton Thomas Irvin Lockabill

First Week Of Free Swimming Classes At City Lake

The City Lake swimming pool closed its first week of free classes with an average of 110 daily attendees taking life guard lessons. Classes resume next week through Friday as candidates prepare for Red Cross swimming certificate exams.

City Lake Life Guards Red Cross Swimming Certificate

Funeral services for N F Walker held at Fairgrove church

N F Walker died in City Hospital Thursday evening. Funeral services were held Friday at 3 pm at Fairgrove M E church. Pallbearers, all nephews, included Emery Dennis Terry Elsie Earnest Walker and Ora Randleman. Burial followed in the church cemetery.

N. PF Walker

Callicutt Child Dies After Illness at Home

Barbara Ann Callicutt three-year-old daughter of Mr and Mrs C C Callicutt died Friday morning at the family home on Basinger street after a several days illness She is survived by her parents two brothers James and Bobbie Callicutt and one sister Mrs Pines Henderson all of Thomasville Funeral services were held at Cedar Falls Baptist church at 2 o'clock this afternoon

Caliacutt Thomasville Barbara Ann Callicutt C. C. Callicutt Basinger Street James Bobbie Callicutt Pines Henderson Cedar Falls Baptist Church

Women’s Memorial A. M. E. observes Day services

The church builds a Women’s Day program with Rev. J Franklin Gibson preaching at 11am. A musical program of local talent follows at 8pm and a Sunday evening program is planned.

Women's Memorial A. M. E Women’s Memorial A. M. E J. Franklin Gibson

Phairl F Spoon dies at 72 in Asheboro

Phairi F Spoon, 72, died last night at his sister in law Mrs. W D Spoon's home on South Fayetteville street after five weeks illness. He is survived by sister Mrs M J Craven of Sanford and several nephews and nieces. Funeral services set for Sunday at 3 p.m. at Union Grove Christian church with burial in the church cemetery.

Phaltl F. Spoon Asheboro Phairi F. Spoon W. D. Spoon

Services at St Mathew C M E Church Sunday Schedule

Sunday school begins at 10 a m and morning service at 11. The afternoon service is at 3 with Rev E L Kirby of Mt Vernon Baptist Church delivering the sermon. Epworth League meets at 6 and the evening service follows.

St. Mathew C. M. E E. L. Kirby Mt. Vernon Baptist Church Epworth League

Personal Prof Griffin Improves After Illness

Personal professor A. J. Griffin, ill since the start of the week, shows slight improvement this morning. He remains at his home on the William Penn campus.

A. J. Griffin William Penn

Atlanta Black Crackers to Play Here Sunday Afternoon

The Atlanta Black Crackers barnstorming team will clash with the High Point Red Sox at Willis Park Sunday afternoon at 8:30. The Red Sox will use Maxwell as catcher and Joseph Cramford as pitcher. The Crackers have faced top teams in North Carolina and Virginia.

Atlanta Black Crackers Peach State High Point Red Sox Willis Park North Carolina Virginia Red Sox Maxwell Joseph Cramford

Death of Mrs Mary Jane Lowe Ashboro elder dies at 82

Mrs Mary Jane Lowe 82 of Asheboro died last night at her daughter Mrs W Bunchs home after a fall and prolonged critical illness. She leaves children J H Johnson Worth Lowe Jack Lowe D Lowe Miss Louella Lowe and Mrs W A Bunch. Funeral services were held at 4 pm at the Methodist Episcopal church with burial in Asheboro cemetery.

Mary Jane Lowe Asheboro W. . Bunch J. H. Johnson Worth Lowe Jack Lowe D. Lowe Farmer Louella Lowe Washington, D. C W. A. Bunch Methodist

Local Concerns Win State Supply Contracts in Raleigh

Two High Point and one Ashe county firm earned contracts to supply the State through the Board of Awards in Raleigh. Capus M. Waynick, formerly of High Point, heads the State division of purchase and contract. Chase Manufacturing of High Point won the dust pans bid and Beeson Hardware secured wire screens.

High Point Asheboro Board of Awards Raleigh Capus M. Waynick Purchase Chase Manufacturing Company Beeson Hardware Company

Children's Day Sermon and Program at St Mark M E Church

St Mark M E Church will hold a special Children’s Day sermon Sunday morning at 11 o’clock. The children will present a program Sunday evening, continuing the day’s observance with an organized activity.

St. Mark M. EB St. Mark M. E Children of the Ca

Presbyterian Sunday Services and Meetings Schedule

Sunday school at 9 45 led by J D Ross general superintendent. 11 o clock sermon by Dr Williamson on The Way the Truth and the Life. 7 30 evening reports by delegates to the Davidson conference. Wednesday prayer meeting at 7 30. Brentwood Sunday school at 2 30 and Tuesday prayer meeting at 7 45.

J. D. Ross Williamson Davidson Conference Brentwood

Baptist First Church Preaches Faith and Crowd Themed Messages

Dr A B Conrad will lead both services Sunday at Baptist First Church with morning message Faith Better Than Light and evening message Following the Crowd. Bible School starts 9 45 with classes for all ages. W A meeting Monday 7 30 at church Junior board Tuesday 8 Prayer service and BTU Wednesday 8. Public invited to worship.

A. B. Conrad Bible School W. A B. T. WU

Morning and Evening Sermons at Green Street Church

At morning service Pastor C. N. Royal preaches Mark the Quitter and in the evening delivers Spiritual Poverty. A baptismal service follows the evening sermon. Sunday school begins at 9 30 a m and Baptist Training Union at 6 45 p m.

Green Street C. N. Royal Mark Baptist Training Union

Christian Certainties and Union Service at 11 AM 8 PM

Morning worship at 11 o clock features Rev. A Lincoln Falk preaching Christian Certainties. Evening service at 8 o clock is a union service with Lebanon M P Church and their pastor delivering the message. Please note the hour change for the evening service.

Pilgrim Pastor Plans Tent Revival Near Woodrow Area

There will be no evening service at the church. Rev. O. L. Ruth will preach at the tent on Centennial Up beyond Woodrow. Next week services will be held each evening at the tent with Rev. H. B. Barger of Burlington assisting the pastor.

O. L. Ruth Centennial Woodrow H. B. Barger Burlington

Children Focus at Sunday Service and Pageant

Friends Sunday school starts at 10 with worship at 11 devoted to children. The pastor will share a message for kids and the junior choir will sing. Tomorrow at 7 the DVBS closes with a pageant The Game of Life on the meeting house porch if weather allows. Cottage prayer at Cox home on Jackson's Lake next Wednesday.

George Cox Jackson's Lake

Central Friends Church July August Worship Schedule

At 9 45 a m Fully graded Bible school and Brotherhood men's hour with Silas Casey as teacher. 11 a m service with Tom A Sykes on The Power of Words. Music under Mrs J W Clinard Jr. 6 30 to 7 30 p m Junior group in assembly room led by Anna Mendenhall Iane Lowe. Senior C EB group in annex with Mrs J Wade Hiatt president. Adult group in auditorium with Tom A Sykes on The Christian Revolution. Wednesday 7 30 p m mid week prayer in annex. Saturday 10 a m Deep River Quarterly meeting session at old Deep River Meeting House then worship at 11 a m.

The Brotherhood Silas Casey Tom A. Sykes J. W. Clinard Anna Mendenhall Iane Lowe C. EB Deep River

Traffic Violations Tallied in 24 Hour Period

Police cited seven individuals for traffic ordinance violations in the last day. Two drivers were cited for lacking licenses, one for reckless driving, and one for driving drunk.

Spiders Stage Mock Fights to Woo Female Counterpart

Scientists note male spiders perform staged combat to attract females, a display that signals fitness and genetic quality. The behavior enhances mating success by showcasing strength and coordination.

Flour contract part awarded to Southern Crown Milling

Southern Crown Milling of Asheboro received part of the contract to furnish flour, as part of the bids announced for the project.

Southern Crown Milling Company of Asheboro

Gospel Taberna Sunday School and Worship Schedule

Sunday school and morning worship led by pastor with sermons titled The Silent Looks of Young Peoples. Evening evangelistic service and gospel songs. Prayer services Tuesday and Thursday. Saturday evening services at Taberna. Open air meetings planned.

Gospel Taberna Sunday School Intermet Col Rey Ulmer Freeman G Sage Eugene Powell Brook the Taberna

Revival Service Opens with Union Church Rally

Daniel’s Prosper by Rev Hoy L Fespe leads a union church service Sunday morning with Sunday school at 9 45. Christian Endeavor hosts an evening service at 8. A boys scouts meeting is scheduled for 7 this evening and a prayer service Tuesday at 7 30 with Endeavor presiding. Tickets available for "Setting Pretty" a three day event.

Daniel Hoy L. Fespeter

Saint Mary Fifth Sunday Festival observance

The church will observe the Feast of St. Apostle on Sunday June 29 with morning rites. church school at 9 45 and the Holy Communion service at 10 00 as part of the celebration.

ST. Mary St. 7 Apostle

Christian Science Lesson Services at Local Church

Christian Science church announces Sunday morning lesson at 4 o clock and weekly reading room hours on Tuesday and Thursday from 2 to 4 30 oclock at 319 1 3 Na street.

Christ

Church Service Schedule With Pastor Rev Wells

The Church of 1012 Asheboro announces Rev E Earl Wells delivers morning worship at 11 and evening service at 7 41 with Sunday school at 10. The pastor returns from a trip and will fill the pulpit with spoken messages at each service. All are welcome.

Asheborost E. Earl Wella Christian Crusaders Wells Mig Spee

Sunday Night ASP and Lord's Supper Washing on Tenth Street

The notice invites the public to an ASP and Lord's Supper washing event on Sunday night at Tenth Street with Mister in charge.

Christian Sunday School and Revival Services

Sunday school led by W J Edwards at 11 AM with revival preaching by A Pollard. Evening services include singing and preaching, continuing through day and night at the church.

W. J. Edwards A. Pollard

Holiness Church Announces Sunday Schedule and Singing

Rev Francis Nob will lead Bible school at 9 30 for all ages. Morning service by the pastor. People's meeting in the evening. Miss Viola Stanley will sing at 7 30 at the church.

Francis Nob People’s Meeting Listic Viola Stanley

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