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High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Mar 04, 1939

Page

3

Gertrude Ederle May Emerge in Aquacade Spotlight

New York March 4 Gertrude Ederle the English Channel crossing heroine reappears in public life as Billy Rose auditions swimmers for his Aquacade She has been teaching swimming around Manhattan and could rejoin the stage if chosen. The piece also notes Broadway stars entertaining Sing Sing inmates and hotelier relations at the Astor with Maestr Toscanini as a recurring guest.

New York Yesteyear Billy Rose Rose Gertrude Ederle English Channel

Methodist Sunday School and Evening Sermons Schedule

The Methodist Protestant church outlines a 9 45 Sunday school led by superintendent J H Pritchard and an 11 00 sermon by Pastor Rev J Clay Madison on What Are We Asking For A trio sings Whispering Hope featuring Nannabeth Null Dorothy Stephenson and Jane Witherman A second sermon Be Not Afraid at night with solo An Evening Prayer by Gabriel sung by George Meredith Junior church meets at 11 with Self Denial program Monday 5 pm prayer service led by Marvin Shoemaker Philathea class music program by the A M E Zion choir Monday executive board meets 2 30 at Mrs J H Walker residence board of stewards 7 30 Monday prayer service 7 30 Wednesday.

J. H. Pritchard J. Clay Madison Nannabeth Null Dorothy Stephenson Jane Witherman McKinney Madison Gabriel George Meredith Marvin Shoemaker Ralph Edwards Young Peoples Christian Endeavor Philathea A. M. FE. Zian Colored Church Woman's Auxiliary J. H. Walker Board of Stewards

Rankin Memorial Services Schedule

The Rankin Memorial announces a 9 45 a m Sunday school led by J A Lee and 11 a m preaching by Rev Edward Suits. An 7 30 p m bank offering service by the Ladies Auxiliary features speaker Mrs H C Nich ton of Thomasville. Christian Endeavor meets at 6 30 p m. Wednesday prayer service with Mrs C J Burton on English street.

Welch Memorial Church Schedule Under Pastor Williams

The Welch Memorial announces Sunday school at 9 45 a m with worship at 11 a m and 730 p m led by Pastor Dr J D Williams The second quarterly conference is set for Wednesday evening at 730 o clock

Welch Memorial J. D. Williams

Lebanon church schedule with pastor leads services

Sunday school begins at 9 45 morning worship at 11 pastor Rev O L Baster in charge evening service at 7 p m Christian Endeavor at 6 15 p m mid week prayer service Wednesday at 7 30 p m.

Lebanon O. L. Baster Christian Endeavor Society

Methodist Jamestown Oakdale Evangelist Preaches Sunday

Rev. Vergil T. Smith will preach at Jamestown at 11 a m and Oakdale at 7 30 p m. Sunday school at both churches begins 10 a m. Young People of both churches meet at 6 45 p m. A cordial welcome to all visitors at all services.

Jamestown Oakdale Vergil T. Smith

Wesley Memorial Sunday Schedule and Activities

On Sunday Wesley Memorial hosts church school at 9 45 a m and service at 11 a m with Dr Embree H Blackard speaking on God in Our Family Relations at 11. Young People choir meets at 5 30 p m followed by a Fellowship supper at 6 30. Men's Night at 7 30 features What God Looks for in a Man by Dr Embree Blackard. Midweek Evangelism Night is Wednesday at 7 30. Friday programs include Girl Scouts at 4 30 and Boy Scouts at 7 30. Saturday offers Junior choir at 9 30 and Membership training class at 10 30.

Wesley Memorial Embree H. Blackard Embree Blackard

Sunday church services with Rev Leroy Spencer schedule

Main Street church today at 9 30 holds church school followed by 11 worship and a sermon on Amazing Grace. At 6 30 Young People meet with Rev Leroy Spencer addressing. 7 pastor meets with Sunday school leaders in J W Clinard room. 7 30 evening worship by Rev Leroy Spencer and 7 30 Wednesday prayer meeting.

Main Street Church School Leroy Spencer J.W. Clinard

Ward Street and Archdale Communion Services Invite Public

R C Kirk pastor leads a communion service at Archdale 11 a m. The same time Rev Harmon Dillard of High Point college will preach at Ward Street 11 a m. The public is cordially invited to attend these services.

Ward Street Arochdale R. C. Kirk Archdale Harmon Dillard High Point College

Calvary Church Schedule with Sermons and Meetings

Calvary church lists a 9 45 Sunday school session, an 11 o clock sermon on The Shadow of the Cross in Our Streets, and a 730 p m sermon titled The Bride of Christ. League programs at 630 p m with Wednesday prayer meeting and choir practice on Wednesday.

Calvary ’ Church

Gospel Prayer Band Meeting Tonight at East Green Extension

The Gospel Prayer Band will meet at 7 30 pm at the home of Mr and Mrs Charles Fergerson on East Green street extension near Triangle Lake. Nat Oliver will lead the service and the public is invited to attend.

East Green Extension Charles Fergerson East Green Street Triangle Lake Nat Oliver

Wesleyan Church Service Schedule

Charles K. Gentry presides as pastor with Sunday school at 9 45 am Ursal Talkington oversees the department Sunday worship at 11 am with communion following Evangelistic sermon at 7 15 pm Special music directed by Rev F B Dennard features the services

Charles K. Gentry Ursal Talkington F. B. Dennard

Sunday Church Schedule With W Y P S Program

Sunday school begins at 9 45 with J H Witcher as superintendent. Worship at 11 led by Rev D C Stone. A delegation from the W Y P S will present a program at Oak View Methodist at 6 this Sunday. Regular W Y P S at Hickory Chapter at 6 30. Sermon at 7 30. Mid week service Wednesday at 7 30.

J. H Witcher Oak View Methodist Church Hickory Chapter

Baptist Church Weekly Schedule Led by Rev C N Royal

Bible school at 9 45 a m supervised by Tate worship at 11 00 a m on How to Win Souls and 7 30 p m Don’t Give the Devil a Chance executive committee meets Monday 3 30 p m senior deacons 7 30 p m no prayer service Wednesday B T U Wednesday 7 30 p m Green Street Great Commission morning sermon by Rev C N Royal evening Weeping Christ Sunday school 9 04 Baptist Training Union 6 30 p m Official board 6 30

A. B. Conrad A. FB. Tate W. M Green Street C. N. Royal I Baptist Training Union

Religious Services Schedule for North Main Street and Nor Park

North Main Street Bible school for all ages meets at 9 45 a m. Morning worship at 11 00 a m with Rev Falk preaching on Worship Without Sacrifice. Evening service at 7 00 p m on The Meekest Man. Nor Park worship begins at 10 45 a m with Rev Smith preaching The Rich Fool. B T U at 6 15 p m and evening service at 7 00 p m on The Life of Trust.

North Main Street Lincoln Falk Nor Park E. M. Smith

Pisgah Sunday Schedule and Services

Sunday school at 9 46 a m with P Vaughn as superintendent. Preaching at 11 a m by Rev Dunning. Prayer meeting held Wednesday at 7 30 p m.

Pisgah Sunday School Vaughn Dunning

Catholic St Edward's Mass Schedule Saint Edward's

Catholic St Edward's on East Green and Park announces Sunday masses at 9 and 11 o'clock with Sunday school after the 8 o'clock mass. Weekday masses at 7 except Saturday. Saturday masses at 7 and 6. confessions Saturday 7 to 7:30 p.m. Lenten devotions Wednesdays 7:30 with sermon and benediction. Friday stations of the cross and benediction at 7:30.

ST. Edward's East Green Park Streets

Episcopal St Marys Lent Services and Holy Communion

Second Sunday in Lent at Episcopal St Marys features Holy Communion at 9 45 a m and 11 a m with sermon. Church school at 9 45 a m. Young Peoples Service League participates. Weekday services include Monday 4 p m Cottage Prayer Service at Mrs John Fry home Arbordale drive and Thursday 11 a m Holy Communion and address plus 7 30 p m Litany and address.

ST. Mary's A. m Young People’s Service League John Fry Arbordale Drive

Faithful service and meetings at local church

Evangelical and Reform church actions include a Sunday morning sermon by Rev. Hoy L. Fesperman on Faithless Love Forsaking Its Master. Junior message, choir music, 6:30 p.m. Christian Endeavor consecration, 7:30 p.m. evening service on A Thrilling Discovery. Church groups schedule meetings this week.

Woman's Missionary Society

Sunday religious services and activities in Friends areas

Friends Archdale and Oak Hill hold Sunday school sessions with 11 a.m. worship led by Clifton C. Pearson and Rev. D. W. Pike. The Desiring and Seeking Soul is the sermon theme. Junior and Senior Christian Endeavor meet at 6 p.m. Seniors vote in Albion English’s presidency. Evening programs feature Murray C. Johnson. Prayer meeting Thursday evening.

Archdale Oscar McCampbell Clifton C. Pearson Christian Endeavor Albion English Oak Hill Leslie Gurley Jesus D. W. Pike Murray C. Johnson North Carolina Yearly Meeting of Friends

Sunday church schedule with sermons and programs

The notice outlines Sunday services at 9:45 Bible school and 11 morning worship with a Lent meditation, an 6 30 evening service on The Power of Expectancy, and a 10 o'clock Sunday session. It also lists 1 o'clock spiritual birth message by Miss Clara I Cox and 6 30 three C KE societies meetings plus a 7 80 Glee Club program at Allen Jay high school.

Clara I. Cox Glee Club Allen Jay High School

Holiness First Pilgrim Service Schedule

Sunday school at 9 30 a m J D Jennings superintendent preaching at 11 a m and 730 p m by the pastor Young Peoples meeting at 615 p m Mrs A V Brown president Mid week prayer service Wednesday Cottage prayer Friday A welcome awaits you at any and all of these services

First Pilgrim Sunday School

Bible school and services at Church of Christ MN

Pastor C D Helsabeck leads Bible school at 9 45 with worship at 11 00 focusing on the Lord s Table. Morning sermon titled The Three Doors. Christian Endeavor at we TP. Evening message Not Yet taken from Hebrews 2 9.

Hamilton State Streets C. D. Helsabeck Christian Endeavor Service

Christian Science Lesson to be Held Sunday at 11

The Christian Science Church at 319 North Main Street will host a Sunday lesson sermon titled Man in all churches and societies of Christ Scientist at 11 o clock. The reading room will be open Wednesday and Friday from 10 am to 1 pm, and Sunday school begins at 9 30 am.

Churches and Societies of Christ, Scientist North Main Street

Tabernacle Gospel announces James sermon series

Pastor H. P. Williams leads Sunday activities including Sunday school at 9 45 am and morning worship at 11 o clock with a new series on the Book of James. Evening evangelistic service at 7 30 pm and weekday Bible study and prayer sessions are scheduled through the week.

H. P. Williams Young Peoples

Evangelical Services Announced for Prospect Street

Prospect street hosts preaching at 11:00 a.m. Young peoples meeting at 6:30 p.m. Evening evangelistic service at 7:30 p.m. Rev E Taylor, pastor, preaches at the Tabernacle at 7:30. Cottage prayer meetings set for Mrs J M Harris 1400 English street Tuesday 7:30 p.m. and Mr and Mrs Lewallen on Fairfield road 1/4 mile off Asheboro highway this Saturday at 7:30.

Prospect Street Young Peoples E. Taylor Tabernacle J. M. Harris English Street

Lutheran Emmanuel Sermons Preview Two Services

The 11 o clock sermon titled We Know That Part will use First Corinthians 13 9 12 and discuss partial knowledge. The 7 30 sermon will be The Law In the Heart focusing on inner law and conscience.

Christian Corner Services West Green and Tryon Streets

Church notices list Rev. D M Smith as pastor with preacing services on the first and third Sundays at 11 am and 7 30 pm A seder meeting is noted for Wednesday at 7130 Sophia Sunday school is set for 19 am with preaching on the second and fourth Sundays at 11 am and 7 39 pm Rev D M Smith is the pastor

D.M. Smith Flint Hill D. M. Smith

Crown of Thorns screening at Salvation Army Citadel

Sunday school starts at 10 o clock followed by a sound picture about the life of Jesus Christ titled Crown of Thorns. Evening service at 8 o clock continues the Crown of Thorns presentation.

Jesus Christ

Flint Hill Sunday Services Schedule

The notice lists weekly worship times at Flint Hill with service on Sunday at 2 30 p m and additional gatherings on the fourth Sunday at 3 30 p m and the second Sunday at 7 30 p m.

Presbyterian Church Weekly Schedule

At 9:45 a.m. Sunday worship by J. D. Ross superintendent. 11:00 a.m. sermon on Gods Records. 5:00 p.m. Vesper with Lifes Greatest Asset topic. 6:00 p.m. Young Peoples Vesper. Monday meetings of Woman's Auxiliary circles. 7:30 p.m. Deacons monthly meeting in church office. Wednesday 7:30 p.m. Mid-week prayer. study of the Lord's Prayer to conclude.

J. D. Ross Woman's Auxiliary

Guilford County Realty Transfers Summary

Guilford County transfers show Alma J. Farris to Frances Mabry on Denny street and Home Owners Loan Corp to Lena Moxley on East Green street. Beamon to Reid on Hoover street. Farbis to May on East Market street. Elias to Burgess on Dick street. Fields trustee to Ammons on Summit Avenue Heights. Herbin to Bates on Hennis Terrace.

High Point Township Alma J. Farris Frances Bernice Mabry Denny Street Home Owners Loan Corporation Lena Edward Moxley East Green Street Richmond Beamon Willie B. Reid Hoover Street Gilmer Township Co O. Farbis B. V. May East Market Street Morehead Township Saleeba Elias R. R. Burgess Dick Street Monroe Township C. H. Fields J. H. Ammons Summit Avenue Heights L. Herbin J. P. Bates Hennis Terrace

Family Sunday at Wesley Memorial church outlines service

Tomorrow is Family Sunday at Wesley Memorial church. Morning service invites every family member to attend together for communion at the altar. Dr Blackard speaks on God In Our Family Relations. Evening marks Men's Night with a men's chorus and a sermon What Does God Expect Of a Man by Dr Blackard.

Wesley Memorial Church Blackard

Peter Preaches to Gentiles Opens Gospel to All Peoples

Peter’s vision challenges Jewish bias and leads him to Caesarea to share Jesus with Cornelius and his household. The Holy Spirit falls on Gentiles, proving God shows no favoritism and commands baptism in the Lord’s name. The lesson urges teachers to clearly present salvation and judgment to all listeners.

Peter God Simon the Tanner Cornelius Jesus Caesarea Joppa Lord Jesus Christ Lord Christ

Asheboro Boy Named On UNC Honor Roll

H. H. Walker of Asheboro, a first year UNC law student, is listed on the honor roll for the recently ended semester. To qualify, students must maintain an average grade of B.

Asheboro U.N. C University of North Carolina Law H. H. Walker

Raleigh Sends Governor Hoey to Coast Guard Visit

Capital Short Shots report Governor Hoey nearly canceled a senatorial trip to Wilmington on the coast guard cutter Modoc but plans a spring garden visit around azalea season. Senator Bellamy invited him at a breakfast and Horton dodged a tobacco auctioneer challenge as Ray Oversby demonstrated his selling patter to Senator Larkins.

Raleigh Clyde R. Hoey Wilmington Coast Guard Modoc Emmett Bellamy New Hanover Horton Ray Oversby Greenville Joh Larkins Larkins

Gouvernor’s Mansion Hosts Hindered Assembly Breakfast

A breakfast invitation to all general assembly members during the session was hindered by illness among mansion servants, illustrating that even the great face ordinary household worries during the current session.

General Assembly

Durham Speaker Contest Drives Debate Over Local Bill

Libby Ward recalls Victory Bryant in a speakership clash as Wayne's Frank Taylor questions a Goldsboro bill. The exchange highlights a Durham eastward crack at Bryant and supporters amid the campaign, with Bryant retorting that the remark is irrelevant.

Libby Ward Bryant Durham Wayne Frank Taylor Goldsboro

Murphy's Bills Presented as Rowan Veteran Stirs Chamber

Pete Murphy rose to introduce two bills as Dan Tompkins read them. The speaker scanned for Murphy and noted an empty Rowan seat, describing the veteran legislator who never returns to his seat immediately after rising.

Pete Murphy Dan Tompkins Ward Murphy Rowan Libby

Hugh Horton Introduces Tax Exemption Bill for Tox Hounds

Hugh Horton introduced a bill in the House on Thursday to exempt tox hounds from taxation in Martin County. The measure seeks to relieve handlers and buyers of tax obligations while preserving regulatory oversight.

Hugh Horton Martin County

Uzzell Extends Courtesy to Defeated Opponent Bean

George Uzzell of Rowan Thursday moved to extend floor courtesies to his adversary in the Democratic primary former Rep. J. W. Bean who has long opposed him in several sessions.

George Uzzell Rowan J. W. Bean Uzzell

Guilford Meeting Votes on Courtesies to Mrs Caruthers

In Guilford a motion was raised to extend the entire roster of courtesies to Mrs Joe Caruthers. The record notes one guess allowed on whether Joe Carruthers approved the motion.

Guilford Joe Carruthers Joe

New Hanover Lawmaker Proposes Real Estate Bill

New Hanover representative Jack LeGrand filed a single bill this session to exempt his area from the real estate commission act. Shortly after the measure, the supreme court declared the entire commission act unconstitutional.

New Hanover Jack LeGrand Supreme Court

Gastonia Officials Tee Up Courtesies Motion

In a Gastonia council lobby scene the editor of The Gastonia Gazette and the city attorney discuss influence on votes. The dialogue hints at political maneuvering as proponents push a motion on courtesies.

Gastonia

Senator Bradford Fearing Sponsors Roanoke Island Booster Coin

Senator Bradford Fearing distributed a Roanoke Island half dollar booster gift to Senate friends during a memorial event. The coin promotes Manteo and the annual pageant, with the half dollar usable for meals or drinks at any venue.

Bradford Fearing Roanoke Island Senate Manteo

Senator Rodman keeps money bills moving to appropriations

Senator Bill Rodman as chair of the appropriation committee steers every money bill to the appropriations panel. He resists unbalancing a shaky budget despite frequent budgetary battles this session.

Bill Rodman Rodman

Bombshell Page Fails To Suspend Rules On Seed Bill Amendment

The House scolded by Speaker Ward as Page moved to suspend rules. The motion failed for lack of a second amid frustration with the pure seed bill. Page proposed raising tax content by expanding seed packages from 48 to 72.

Page Ward Thouse

Job Insurance Benefits Hit 29.2 Million in January

The Social Security board reported job insurance benefits totaling 29.2 million dollars paid to unemployed workers under state compensation programs in January. Eighteen states began operations that month, while Illinois and Montana waited for plans to start. The combined wage credits surpassed 5.75 hundred thousand, bringing total insured workers to nearly two million. North Carolina payments were 397,840 for December and 474,531 for January. South Carolina paid 13,187 for December and 186,123 for January.

Washington Social Security Board Illinois Montan North Carolina South Carolina

Boy Dies After Bus Stop Bicycle Incident

Eleven year old Billy Wyn of Four Oaks was fatally injured when he was struck by a car as he alighted from a school bus. He died in a hospital in Smithfield.

Smithfield Mar Billy Wyn Four Oaks

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