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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1939
Page
2
Enterprise Bureau Raleigh May 6 North Carolina gasoline tax receipts likely to top 24 million for the year ending June 30 based on ten months of data through April with May and June forecasts. Highway funds rise 4.44 percent as revenue expands through title fees, bus and franchise receipts, and inspection fees.
City hall will sell rat poison this afternoon from one to four o'clock following government specifications. The announcement was released this morning. Nearly half of new automobiles seen in New Zealand are American made.
The forecast calls for fair conditions tonight and Sunday across North Carolina with slightly warmer temperatures in the extreme west. Coastal segments from Hatteras to Jacksonville expect light variable winds and partly overcast skies tonight and Sunday. From Sandy Hook to Hatteras moderate westerly winds and fair weather are forecast for tonight and Sunday.
Guilford County transfers include T A Kearns trustee selling a Willowbrook street lot to Davie F Culler in High Point Township. GILMER TOWNSHIP sees transfers of three lots in S H Derry subdivision to T C Peele, and J T Coble to Virgie Mae Brown. Others include Alfred W Edwards to Willam Baker, S A Hodgin to Paul Rayle, and multiple Berry acquisitions of Ridgeway Drive lots.
David Lasser national president of the Workers Alliance will address a Greensboro state meeting of delegates on May 10. He will discuss plans to urge Congress to rescind a 50 million dollar WPA appropriation cut and outline the May 27 Return to Work congress in Washington to press for rehiring laid off WPA workers.
An automobile overturned near Williamston in the late yesterday incident killing Mrs. John Merrimac, 30, of Washington D. C., and injuring five others. Seriously hurt was her husband John Merrimac, with other injured including Mrs. Edna Waters and her son Allen, Peggy Ashberry and Edith Hunter. The group was traveling to Plymouth for Mrs. Merrimac’s father’s funeral.
Sunday school begins at 9 45 a m with preaching at 11 a m and 7 30 p m by Pastor Dr J D Williams Prayer service is held Wednesday evening at 7 30.
At Main Street N Williams the pastor conducts church services from 9 45 to 10 45 with church school led by R W Sowers general superintendent Rev Odell Brown from the Duke School of Religion will preach at 11 00 and 7 30 p m subjects The Cross of Christ and The Resurrection Young People meetings at 6 30 prayer meeting Wednesday at 7 30 p m
First Sunday school meets 9 45 with J H Pritchard as superintendent and Rev J Clay Madison preaching at 11 on Essentials of Christianity The choir sings God Will Make All Things Right at 11 Mitchell College A Cappella Choir under Earnest B Stimson sings sacred music at 8 Junior church meets at 11 with My Fathers World The Christian Endeavor Societies meet at 7 00 Woman's Auxiliary meets Monday 3 00 at 802 North Main Mother's Day Tea Friday May 12 in basement auditorium all mothers invited
West Green and Tryon Streets church announces preaching on first and third Sundays at 11:00 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Prayer meeting is Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. Rev. D. M. Spence serves as pastor.
Sophia Sunday school begins at 10 a.m. Preaching service occurs on the second and fourth Sundays at 11 a.m. A further service is held on the fourth Sunday at 7:30 p.m. Rev. Dr. M. Spence serves as pastor.
The notice lists Sunday school times at 2 30 p m on the fourth Sunday and 3 30 p m on the same day plus 7 30 p m on the second Sunday. Rev D M Spence is the pastor.
The church outlines a Sunday program with a 9:45 a.m. school session followed by an 11:00 a.m. sermon on The Way Out of Our Wilderness preached by Rev. D. W. Howell. An evening 7:30 p.m. sermon titled Loyalties Which Lift Us continues the day’s program.
Wesley Memorial outlines a Sunday schedule with church school at 9 45 a m a sermon at 11 a m Why Be a Christian by Rev James E Rink and a 6 30 p m Young People fellowship supper with a drama Seek and Ye Shall Find by the Wesley Players of the Woman's College Greensboro N C A weekly Wednesday Evangelism Night at 7 30 features a sound motion picture The Book of Books under the Evangelism Committee Board of Stewards.
The church announces a Sunday worship at 9 45 a m followed by a 11 a m service led by Rev O L Easter The evening service is at 7 30 p m with the Christian Endeavor Society gathering at 6 45 p m A midweek service is planned for Wednesday
Services start at 9 45 a m with Sunday school led by superintendent J A Lee. Preaching by Rev Edw Suits at 10 a m and 7 30 p m. Christian Endeavor at 6 50 p m. Prayer meeting on Wednesday at 7 30 p m.
Pastor G W Fink preaches at Jamestown High School commencement service at 11 a m and at Oakdale at 7 30 p m. Sunday school at 10 a m at both churches and Young People meetings at 6 45 p m.
The 11 o'clock sermon centers on Matching Mary’s Memorial with the text Mark 14 9 and its call to remember. An evening service at 7 30 will present The Way Of Holiness focusing on spiritual path and conduct.
Friends Sunday school convenes at 10 AM with worship at 11 led by Dr. Clyde Milner Guilford College president. Polly Hicks to sing. Church birthday offerings collected from church groups. Evening meetings at 7 PM led by Oran Vincannon and Adelaide Upchurch marking a time change from 6 30 PM.
Central Bible school at 9 45 morning worship at 11 00 pastor Cecil E Ha worth speaks on The World of Tomorrow Evening meetings at 7 30 two C E Societies and sermon by the pastor Brotherhood Recreation for all men Tuesday 7 30 Wednesday 7 30 mid week meeting with special program all at Central Bible Church.
The Evangelical and Reformed church schedules Sunday school at 9 45 a m with J M Hedrick as superintendent The sermon topic for morning worship is A Fortune for a Meal led by Rev Hoy L Fesperman The choir directed by Miss Margaret Hedrick offers special music The Mission Band meets during church hour led by Mrs Coy E Moose The Christian Endeavor Society gathers at 6 30 p m Miss Mary Welborn directs the Consecution program in the Senior Society The evening service at 7 30 p m features The Seven Great Wonders of the Bible Prayer service is Wednesday at 7 30 p m A Mother and Daughter Banquet is planned Friday in the social room hosted by Mrs Edgar Whitener s Young Ladies Sunday school class
Christian Science lesson sermon on Adam and Fallen Man to be delivered at 11 o clock Sunday in all churches and societies. Reading room at 319 North Main open Wednesday and Friday 10 am to 1 pm. Sunday school convenes at 9 30 am.
The Wesleyan church lists 11 am Communion service followed by a sermon from Rev. Chas Gentry and a Young People's Meeting at 6 pm. An evangelistic message by the pastor is scheduled for 7 15 pm. A mid week prayer service is set for Wednesday at 7 15 pm.
Rev O L Ruth leads services at 712 S Hamilton St with Sunday school 9 30 am classes for all ages preaching 11 am and 7 30 pm Young People 6 15 pm Mrs A V Brown presides Mid week prayer Wednesday 7 30 pm cottage prayer Friday welcome to all services
Rev. S. E. Taylor directs services at 601 Prospect Street with Sunday school at 9 45 am preaching at 11 am and evangelistic services at 7 30 pm A young peoples league meets at 6 30 pm Prayer meeting Thursday at 7 30 and choir practice Friday evening Also Tuesday evening prayer service at the home of Mr and Mrs Montstellar on Prospect Street
Gospel H P Williams era ends with a revival closing. Sunday 9:45 a m Sunday school and morning worship by evangelist David Butchey. Evening services include Young People 6 30 p m and adult societies at 7 30 p m. Cottage prayer Tuesday at 1108 Forrest Avenue. Mid week Thursday 7 30 p m and Saturday 7 30 p m church prayer.
Rev. Reid H. Harris assists the pastor in a week long revival at North Park Baptist Church. Sunday school starts at 9 45 a m worships at 10 45 a m and 7 30 p m with special music at each service and B T A meeting at 6 45 p m.
Rev N Royal to lead morning sermon on The Call of the Church. Evening sermon titled The Besetting Sin. Baptist Training Union at 6 45 and Official board meeting at 6 45.
The morning service at 11 o clock features Dr Wait N Johnson of Mars Hill N Co delivering the sermon. Evening worship at 7 30 p m presents Rev A Lincoln Falk continuing a series on Old Testament Characters with The Man Who Was Given What Most of Us Want. A children's object sermon is planned, with Sunday school at 9 45 a.m. and training classes at 6 30 p.m.
The church on State Streets led by W. D. Helsabeck holds Sunday worship at the Lord's Day with morning sermon Seeking An Easy Way and evening message Feeding the Multitude. Christian Endeavor meets at 6 45 PM and a Wednesday 7 30 PM prayer meeting is planned.
The Church of God at 1012 Asheboro Street schedules Sunday school at 10 a.m. and a preaching service at 11 a.m. with the sermon The Whole Armor by Pastor H. L. Calloway. A Candlelight Service by Christian Crusaders is set for 6 45 p.m. followed by an evangelistic 7 45 p.m. service. Mid week prayer is Wednesday at 7 45 p.m. and the Christian Crusaders Prayer Service Friday at 1 45 p.m. at Mrs. Foster’s home 923 Grace Street led by Mrs. Lina Osteen on Salvation.
Dr. A. B. Conrad leads Bible school at 9:45 with A. E. Tate as superintendent. Worship at 11 a.m. features The Secret Falls and an 8 p.m. program The Secret and the Revealed. W. M. Circle meets Monday. Senior Board of Deacons Monday evening. Prayer service and B. T. U. Wednesday at 7:36.
Episcopal St Marys schedules Holy Communion at 8 a m and 11 a m with sermon and church school at 9 45 a m Youth Service League meets at 5 45 p m all on the Fourth Sunday after Easter with services and programs for parishioners.
Poplar Ridge Friends Church marks its first anniversary on May 14 with an all day service open to the public. Sunday School at 10, worship at 11, revival at 7:45, with multiple ministers and choir performances and a church picnic lunch.
The Presbyterian church lists a 9:45 Sunday school with J D Ross as superintendent and 11 o clock morning worship featuring a sermon on The Mission of the Church. A congregational meeting to elect additional Elders is scheduled.
A simple method uses thumbtacks in the lower corners of frames to keep pictures away from the wall. This prevents marks on the wall surface by maintaining a small gap.
Sunday school lesson outlines Paul’s Athens and Corinth journeys as he faces persecution, councils followers, and preaches Christ. The message emphasizes reliance on the Holy Spirit over human eloquence, urging believers to witness boldly and work to support themselves while spreading the gospel.
Funeral services for James M. Shockley Kernersville citizen and ex serviceman who died in an auto truck collision near Sanford were conducted at the Kernersville Methodist Church with broad attendance. Ministers Rev E L Kirk and Rev E F Baker officiated and interment followed at Mount Gur Cemetery near Kernersville.
Albert Vance Harrill 64 longtime Duke Power supervisor of branches died at Presbyterian Hospital after a brief illness of anemia. A Rutherford County native who worked in railroads earlier in Charlotte and Atlanta he joined Duke Power in 1906. He became director and vice president of Southern Public Utilities before its 1935 merger, then served as supervisor of branches. He is survived by his widow and two stepchildren Mrs A Lloyd Goode and Henry G Newsom.
Mrs Lydia McComas Pool aged 990 died at her daughter Mrs William 4H Smith home in Goldsboro. Funeral services were held yesterday and burial is planned in Asheville today. Survived by son William R. Pool of Asheville.
Bob and John Nutt of Greensboro spoke to the Kiwanis Club on memory and friendship, demonstrating recall of names and facts. They urged forming memory habits to boost business and kept members engaged as a newsmaking film was shown via a gasoline firm’s courtesy. Roy Spearman and Nesbit Kaufman joined the club, with Sloan Gibson organizing the program.
The fragment urges the reader to seek a closer relationship with the Lord and strengthen testimony, implying a religious urging or admonition in a social or spiritual setting. It presents a direct plea for deeper faith and personal conviction.
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