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High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

May 01, 1937

Page

8

Bozo the mind reading dog to end High Point shows

Bozo world’s only mind reading dog makes final appearances in High Point today. He performs blindfolded at three local venues—Troxlier Furniture, Ring Drug, and Garland Motor—demonstrating feats claimed beyond human capability. Free public demonstrations run at 4 PM and 7 30 PM with promotional photographs and car queries.

Bozo High Point Enterprise Ator Ring. Drug Company North Main Street Ring Drug Company, Inc Garland Motor Company, Inc DeSoto Plymouth

Burton Family Reunion Plans At Oak Hill Church

The first annual Burton reunion is set for Oak Hill Friends Church with 17 singing groups. Bill Burton of Greensboro will lead, joined by J W Johnson of High Point. Dual performances indoors and in the grove, a 1 30 picnic dinner, devotional talks, and a brief Burton family history are planned.

Oak Hill Friends Church Bill Burton Greensboro Oak Hill J. W. Johnson High Point Burton Clan Norman J. Osborne H. O. Miller Hilliard Memorial Church Burton

Civil Service Exam Draws Large Elm Street Crowd

One hundred thirteen people took civil service exams at Elm Street school for vacancies in city administration. Tests covered general accounting and bookkeeping, electricians, truck drivers, sanitary and street laborers, golf course superintendent, and municipal tank roles. Secretary Ed H. Smith said no further exams until grading is completed.

Elm Street Ed H. Smith Sanitary Department Smith

High Point Man Found Guilty In Careless Driving Case

In Greensboro on May 1, C. L. Berrier Jr. of High Point was fined $25 and costs in municipal court, given a suspended county roads sentence of 90 days, and barred from driving in the local jurisdiction for 30 days. The court dismissed charges against Frank Dixon of Thomasville after Berrier’s testimony, finding Berrier, not Dixon, was the driver in the April 7 accident.

Greensboro C. L. Berrier, Jr High Point Berrier Frank Dixon Thomasville Dixon

Exchange Club Hears Lindley On Life Outside Self

Dr. P. E. Lindley dean of High Point College told the Exchange club at the YWCA hut that men should take interest in others and fellowship aids better outlooks. He cited a self formula PWA purpose work and appreciation. R. T. Craughon presided as visitors were named and Aaron Hucks, a local senior, provided music and won a lottery prize.

P. E. Lindley High Point College Exchange Club Dr. Lindley M. L. Patrick PWA R. T. Craughon R. C. King R. J. Johnson T. Y. Nabors Hamlin Briggs M. H. Watson J. E. Horney Buck Weathers Frank Barfield Tom Whitley Bill Snotherley Vernon Hoskins H. D. Smith Edgar Snider Aaron Hucks CC. V. Lackey

Birds Sleep Posture Linked to Leg Tendon Locking

Scientists note most birds sleep crouched, but branch sleepers use a tendon arrangement that keeps them locked in place. This mechanism prevents falling during rest and may influence perch behavior across species.

High Point Negroes in Guilford Murder Case Sentenced

Sallie Ashe alias Sallie Riggins and John Lawrence alias Homer Lawrence, both Black residents of High Point, were sentenced to 20 to 30 years in state prison after being convicted of second degree murder in the burning death of John Roberson at Lawrence’s home. The trial included jury instructions on degrees of murder and statements from the defendants during sentencing.

John Lawrence Sallie Ashe Greensboro Frank M. Armstrong Sallie Riggins Homer Lawrence High Point Guilford Superior Court John Roberson Lawrence Roberson Ashe Armstrong

Abram Faith Moves to Land Promised by God

Sunday School lesson centers on Abram’s call in Genesis to leave his home and travel to a land God would show him. Abram’s deep faith, willingness to act, and altar-building faithfulness lead to God’s blessings and the title father of the faithful. The lesson urges readers to exercise similar faith and obedience.

Abram God Jesus Christ Canaan Christ Jesus Satan Hua Abraham

Warning road blocks screech to alert inattentive drivers

A new method uses iron paving blocks along a highway to emit a screeching warning sound, alerting drivers who fail to notice danger ahead. The device targets inattentive motorists by creating an audible cue that prompts slower, safer driving.

Traffic Violations Reported In Last 24 Hours

Police report three individuals charged with running red lights and one with speeding within the past day. Authorities urge caution and adherence to traffic signals.

Crest and Mottoes as Battle Symbols and War Cries

The phrase treats crests and mottos as emblematic signals of conflict, serving as identifiers and rallying calls during battles and campaigns. It notes their ceremonial and martial roles across traditions.

Everlasting Punishment Lesson Sermon for Sunday

Christian Science churches announce a lesson sermon on Everlasting Punishment this Sunday at 11 o clock. Services held at 319 North Main Street with reading room open Tuesday and Thursday afternoons from 2 to 5 30.

Churches and Societies of Christ, Scientist North Main Street

Methodist Highland to Hold Morning Service Theme Making Jesus King

Rev. H. H. Robbine will preach at 7 30 p m on Much Forgiven at Methodist Highland. Bible school starts 9 30 a m and Mrs James Young to lead prayer meeting Thursday night.

Jesus H. H. Robbine James Young

Main Street Church schedule and budget meeting notes

The Rev J. P. Hipps will preach at 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. The call meeting of the board of stewards is Monday night to balance the half year budget. Mid week prayer service is Wednesday night at 7:30 in the church annex.

Main Street Church J. P. Hipps Board of Stewards

Calvary Sermon and Church School Day Services

Rev. D W Howell will preach CALVARY A Child Hears the Call of God at 11 a m Sunday at Calvary Methodist Episcopal Church. The Church School Day program titled And Jesus Grew will be presented by children at 7 30 p m. Young People's choir practice is at 6 p m and Epworth League meets at 6 45 p m. Prayer meeting is Wednesday at 7 30 p m.

Calvary God D. W. Howell Calvary Methodist Episcopal Church Jesus Epworth League

Sunday religious services and activities schedule

Ward Sunday school begins at 9 45 a m Morning worship at 11 a m led by associate pastor Rev Charles White Epworth League gathers at 645 p m Adjutant R M Cowan of the Salvation Army brings a message and plans are set for the Young People singing contest At 730 p m Rev J W Grace will preach Prayer service Wednesday night at 730 o'clock followed by choir practice

Archdale Sunday School and Evening Services Schedule

Archdale announces Sunday school opens at 9 45 a m with morning message by Rev J W Grace at 11 a m Junior and Senior Epworth Leagues meet at 7 p m and mid week services are Tuesday night at 730 o'clock

Archdale J. W. Grace Epworth

May will be last month for afternoon church services at Oakview

The Oakview church at Camel Service Station invites visitors for May Sunday school at 2 30 p m and preaching at 3 30 p m. Cottage prayers will be held in homes during the week. Regular prayer meets Thursday at 7 30 p m. Choir practice Tuesday night welcomes all singers to learn new songs.

Oakview Winston Highway Camel Service Station

Wesley Memorial Hosts Series of Services and Talks

Wesley Memorial church schedules a Sunday 11 o’clock service with Dr. Embree H. Blackard topic How Does God Work In the World Today. Evening preaching by Dr. Norman Huffman of Huntersville on The Poor In Spirit. 5 30 Youth choir rehearsal followed by supper and Huffman discussion Religion and Change at 6 15. Monday 3 30 Dr. W W Peele will speak to the Women’s Missionary Auxiliary. Pastor and lay delegates attend district conference at Archdale on Thursday.

Wesley Memorial Embree H. Blackard Wesley Memorial Church Norman Huffman Huntersville Huffman W. W. Peele Greensboro Women’s Missionary Auxiliary Archdale

Church of God Sunday Schedule and Sermons

Church of God lists Sunday school at 10 a m worship at 11 a m with sermon The Faith That Triumphs Evangelistic service at 6 45 p m with sermon What Think Ye of Christ Special musical feature in every service Cordial invitation to all to worship with us.

Faith Christian Crusaders Christ

Dr Norman Huffman to Preach at Wesley Memorial Church

Dr Norman Huffman a young Methodist preacher in the Western North Carolina Conference will speak at Wesley Memorial Church Sunday at 7 30 pm. He earned a Bachelor of Divinity from Duke Harvard Master of Theology and Brown Doctor of Philosophy and serves as pastor of the Huntersville North Carolina Methodist church. He will discuss The Poor in Spirit and the public is invited.

Norman Huffman Western North Carolina Wesley Memorial Church Duke University Harvard Brown Rving Huntersville N. C

Springfield church marks 147th anniversary

The Springfield church observes its 147th anniversary, founded May 1, 1890, with Dean Dudley Carroll of Chapel Hill delivering the sermon and Samuel Haworth of Guilford College participating. Debts on the ten year old meeting house are expected to be paid in full tomorrow. Tomorrow evening the three Endeavor societies meet and Mrs. B E Glascoe leads the Senior meeting. A cottage prayer meeting is planned next Wednesday at the home of Mr and Mrs Tom Black on Springfield road near the meeting house.

Springfield Church Dudley Carroll Chapel Hill Samuel Haworth Guilford College Endeavor Societies BE. C. Glascoe Cottage Tom Black Springfield Road

Sunday church services and gatherings schedule

Sunday school at 9 45. Rev Norman Osborne preaches at 11 am and 730 pm. Junior Christian Endeavor meets at 7 pm. Mid week prayer service on Wednesday at 730 pm.

Central Friends School and Preaching Mission Opening

Superintendent Horace Haworth welcomes families to a graded Bible school at 9 45 a m. The Brotherhood invites men to meet in the annex at 9 45 a m with D H Parsons leading. Rev Tom A Sykee speaks at 11 a m on Spiritual Preparedness and Dr Willard O Trueblood preaches 6 30 to 7 30 p m. The Woman's auxiliary hosts Dr and Mrs Trueblood Monday at 3 45 p m.

Horace Haworth Annex D. H. Parsons Tom A. Sykee Willard O. Trueblood California Central Friends Trueblood Woman's Auxiliary of

Baptist Sermons Planned by Pastor C N Royal

At morning service pastor C N Royal will preach Is It Vain to Serve God with an evening theme Walking With God. Sunday school starts at 9 30 and Baptist Training Union at 6 45.

C. N. Royal Baptist Training Union

North Main Street Revival Services Announced

Services of worship convene tomorrow at 11 a m and 7 30 p m with the pastor in charge. Morning sermon titled Jesus, Our Great Necessity. Evening topic How a Little Man Became Great. Revival meetings led by Dr Walt N Johnson Tuesday and Friday at 7 30 p m. Public invited.

Jesus Walt N. Johnson

West End Sunday Services and Evening Sermons

West End schedules Sunday school at 9 30 worship at 11 am and 730 pm Morning sermon by Rev James N Bowman on Gods Love For His Church And People Evening topic Insanity of the Church Choir and quartet singing at all services Mid week prayer service Wednesday night at 730 Public invited.

James N. Bowman

Dr Conrad Preaches at Two Sunday Services

Reverend Dr. Conrad will preach at both Sunday services with sermons on Isaiah's Vision at 11 o'clock and Seeking For Jesus at 8 o'clock. Bible school begins at 9:45 for all ages. Church activities include prayer service and B T U meetings midweek and several church committees meeting this week.

Conrad Isaiah Jesus Bible School Wenceier Ww . B YY. W. A

Bodies of Two Men Found in Martinsville Building Collapse

Special to The Enterprise reports Jesse James Mabes, 21, of Martinsville, and Clement Edwards of Henry county were found dead in debris from the old Stultz Shumate building during remodeling by a High Point firm. Other workers suffered injuries including Pete Bradford John Brown James King and D M Morgan.

Martinsville Jesse James Mabes Clement Edwards Henry County Mabes Edwards Stultz-Shumate High Point N. C Pete Bradford John Brown James King D. M. Morgan J. A. Kennedy BE. E. Younts

Hidden Dagger Fan Sparks Debate on Weapon Origins

A folding fan with a concealed short stiletto functions as a dangerous sheath. Historians note the device resembles a common folding fan but is in fact a weapon. Researchers attribute its invention to Japan, raising questions about cultural origin and weapon history.

Lebanon Church Services by J R Hutton

The pastor J R Hutton preaches at 11 a m and 730 p m with Sunday school at 945 a m. The public is cordially invited to attend all services.

J. R. Hutton

Rankin Memorial Sunday School and Revival Schedule

Rankin Memorial announces Sunday school at 9 45 a m and a revival continuing through Sunday and part of next week at 7 30 p m nightly led by Rev Edward Suits The C E B Society meets at 6 30 a m each day.

Rankin Memorial Edward Suits C. EB. Society

Timings for church services with Dr J D Williams

The article lists two worship times at 11:00 a m and 7 30 p m with Pastor Dr J D Williams and a Wednesday prayer meeting at 7 30 p m.

Sunday church schedule at First Methodist Protestant church

Sunday school meets at 9 45 tomorrow morning with classes for all ages. Rev J Clay Madison will preach at 11 on Apples of Gold and at night Are Christ s Teachings Practicable. A C Wally will address Junior church at 11 on The Origin of Mother s Day. Intermediate Endeavor at 6 30. Young People s debate on Social Service versus Religion. Stewards board meets Monday at 7 30.

First Methodist Protestant Church J. Clay Madison A. C. Wally High Point College Intermediate Christian Endeavor Society Young People’s Christian Endeavor Zeb Warner Jimmie Clark Jessie Frazier William Frazier Board of Stewards

Sunday Services and Midweek Prayer Schedule

In the pastor's absence Rev. O L Ruth out, Mrs Emma Kidd preaches 11 a m and Rev J F Nance leads the evening service. Holiness Sunday school at 9 30. Mid week prayer meeting Wednesday at 7 30. Cottage prayer meeting Friday night with place to be announced Sunday.

O. L. Ruth Emma Kidd J. F. Nance

Pentecostal Bible School and Evening Service Schedule

The Pentecostal Holiness Bible school begins at 9 45 am with preaching by Rev C Francis Noble at 10 45 on Foreign and Home Missions The Y P S meets at 6 30 pm The evening service is evangelistic Prayer meeting is Wednesday at 7 30 pm

C. Francis Noble

Gospel Tabernacle Weekly Schedule of Services and Meetings

Sunday sermons at 11 and 7 30 led by Rev H D Williams. Morning 9 45 Sunday school for all ages. Young People 6 45 with adult societies. Cottage prayer 7 30 Tuesday at 515 Smith Street. Midweek 7 30 Thursday and a Friday night prayer session. Men’s meeting Saturday 7 pm followed by street outreach.

Gospel Tabernacle Ulmer Freeman H. D. Williams C. W. Cooper Smith Street Gertrude Nichols National Service of Washington the Tabernacle

Presbyterian Church Weekly Schedule Announces Sermons and Meetings

The Presbyterian department Sunday school meets at 9:45 with M A Temple as superintendent. Dr Williamson preaches at 11 on The Church and the Hour. Vesper at 4 56 features The Price of Him that was Valued. Young People meet at 6. Woman's auxiliary executive board gathers Monday at 3, Men of the church supper at 6 30 Monday, Rev Co L Crane missionary to Africa speaks, Deacons meet after Men of the church at 7 30.

M. A. Temple Williamson Woman's Auxiliary

Williamson to Speak to Ministers on Mexico

Dr. O C Williamson pastor of the First Presbyterian church will address the High Point Ministers association on Mexico at Wesley Memorial church Monday morning. The meeting starts at 10 o clock and is open to all ministers.

O. C. Williamson First Presbyterian Church Mexico High Point Ministers Association Wesley Memorial Church

Catholic St Edward’s Mass Times and Devotions

Mass schedule includes Sunday and weekday masses at 7 a m and 8 a m on Saturday. Confessions are not offered Saturday 7 to 8 p m. May devotions at 7:30 p m. Holy Hour on Friday at 7:30 p m.

ST. Edward's

Rogation Sunday at St Marys with services and observance

The fifth Sunday after Baal Rogation Sunday at Episcopal St Marys features prayers for farmers for favorable weather and harvest. Holy communion is at 7 2 m with church school at 4 percent m and the main service at 11 a m. North Carolina diocese marks Jalee and Orphanage Sunday in preparation for a May 7 jubilee celebration.

ST. Mary's North Carolina Jalee Orphanage Jubilee Bration Institution

Wesleyan Hayworth Memorial Revival Services Begin

The Wesleyan Methodist Hayworth Memorial holds 9:45 a.m. and 11 a.m. Sunday services centered on Communion and revival evangelism led by Rev. F Dennard of High Point. Rev. Chas Gentry assists, with young ministers sharing duties. prayers and youth programs planned nightly at 7:15, 6:45 Sunday school.

Hayworth Memorial Hayworth Church F. Dennard High *Point Chas. K. Gentry Tor

Lutheran sermon and Sunday school schedule announced

The Lutheran church outlines an 11 oclock sermon titled The Reasonableness of gion with a theme from Isaiah 118 and an evening talk at 7 36 Wits of Men Or the Wisdom God Sunday school meets at .

Call for Courage Sermon At Local Church

Hoy L. Fesperman will lead a Sunday 11 o clock service with the sermon titled The Way of a Cross less Life. The Mission Band meets in the church during the Men s Bible class and Christian Endeavor at 6 30 Sunday night. Evening service is at 7 36 with Miss Helen Henderson as tea. Sunday school begins 9 45 a m. The Consistory meets Monday 7 30 pm with all Elders urged to attend and prayer service is Wednesday 7 30 pm.

Christian Sunday Services and Weekday Preaching Times

The notice announces Sunday school at 9 45 with worship at 11 led by Rev W Z Wards and an evening service at 7 38 by the pastor A midweek service is held Wednesday night the public is welcome to attend.

W. Z. Wards

Sunday Revival Services Announced for Next Week

A Sunday schedule invites all to Sunday school at 9 45 a m preaching at 11 00 a m and young people at 6 30 p m with revival meetings planned all week starting Sunday officials urge public attendance.

Salvation Army lecture on alcohol menace at Citadel

Miss Gertrude Nichols of the National Health Washington will give a illustrated lecture titled Alcohol Menace of Body and Life at the Salvation Army Citadel tonight at 8. The deeply spiritual speaker travels the south and California urging temperance work and inviting all ages to attend.

Gertrude Nichols National Health Washington, D. C Int Nursing Service Salvation Army Citadel Nichols Hiae South States Caliteenee

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