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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1938
Page
2
Miss Janet Russell, director of the High Point college a cappella choir, will conduct a concert at the First Methodist Protestant church this Sunday at 4 PM. It is the choir’s only performance in High Point this season.
Readable portions indicate a noon weather update with low last night and high yesterday values. Rain measurements are unclear due to damaged text but indicate precipitation data for the area.
North Carolina inland areas warmer and cloudy tonight into Sunday. South Carolina partly cloudy with little temperature change. Georgia partly cloudy with possible scattered showers in extreme north Sunday. Winds W at Watauga to Jacksonville moderating tonight through Sunday. Charlotte report notes 7:30 am readings over the four hours in major cotton regions.
Evangelist J. L. Haywood of the Pentecostal Church of God Central District of North Carolina thanked donors here for support of a gospel tent. He said the tent would be used in the Central district and that a tent meeting is planned in High Point in July.
Vince Di Maggio of the Boston Bees developed his throwing arm while helping his father haul in fish on trips into San Francisco Bay. He often worked 72 hours straight with only brief meals, combining baseball with family work at sea.
A report notes that after the Texas governor died the U S flag at the capitol grounds was flown at half mast the next morning. The piece mentions a 70 foot flagpole and prompts the question of how far the flag traveled, with the answer supposedly on Wapt Ad Page.
The article lists Sunday activities with the pastor C. L. Easter in charge. Morning worship at 11 features the sermon Voices That Call Us. Christian Endeavor meets at 6 45 p m and the evening service at 7 30 with The Hard Bargain of Sin. Mid week prayer is Wednesday at 7 30.
The pastor Dr J D Williams will preach at 11 a m and 7 50 p m. The quarterly conference is set for Wednesday evening at 7 30 o clock.
Sunday school starts at 9 45 led by superintendent J A Lee. Preaching at 11 and 730 by pastor Rev Edward Sults. Prayer services are held Wednesday evening at 730.
First Sunday School meets at 9 46. At 11 Rev J Clay Madison preaches Where Men See Jesus and Our Common Language in evening service. Lawrence Holt of High Point College speaks to Junior church at 11. A capella choir concert at 4. Intermediate and Young People meet at 7. Woman's Auxiliary meets Monday 3 and Quarterly Conference Monday 8.0.
The church schedules 9 45 Bible school, morning worship led by 20 high school graduates, and evening services themed From Friendship to Marriage with Choosing Your Partner in Marriage. Junior and Senior groups meet 7 30, pastoral committee 7 30 Monday, and Wednesday monthly meeting at 7 30.
Sunday school starts at 10:00 a.m. with Oscar McCampbell as superintendent. Morning worship at 11:00 a.m. theme is Spiritual Demands and Supplies. Junior and Senior Christian Endeavor societies meet at 6:30 p.m. with Jackaline Aldridge leading the Junior group.
Springfield hosts a Sunday school at 10 o'clock and worship at 11 led by Miss Clara I Cox with the sermon The Conflict of the Ages. Christian Endeavor meets at 6 30 led by Miss Ruby Keller Senior society. Regular business meeting next Wednesday followed by a short program and choir practice. A special prayer meeting is planned next Thursday at the Home near Springfield.
Sunday school at 9 45 a m at both churches pastor Rev R C Kirk will preach at 11 a m and 7 30 p m continuing revival meetings at the church T Winslow to speak at Ward Street at 11 a m prayer meeting at Ward Street Wednesday 7 00 Willing Workers close at Fred Lawrence home Thursday 7 30 pm
Bethel Temple at corner Snow and Randolph lists Sunday school at 9 45 morning worship at 10 45 and evening events including young people at 6 30 evangelistic at 7 30 with Rev F C Myers delivering The Great Tribulation. Tuesday prayer praise at 7 30 Wednesday prayer at 912 Randolph Street Thursday at 506 Wise Street and Friday Christian living 7 30 with Rev F Cornelius Myers titled Not Every One That Saith Unto Me Lord Lord Shall Enter The Kingdom of Heaven.
The Asheboro Church of God announces Sunday School at 10 o clock and preaching at 11 am. Young People’s choir practices at 6 45 pm. Revival services run this week with evangelist E A Vanney. Evening services begin at 7 45.
Minister W D Helsaback leads Bible school at 9 45. Lord's Supper at 11 00. Morning message A New Departure. Christian Endeavor at 6 30. Evening sermon Faith and Feeling. Local church at Hamilton and State.
Rev Hoy L Fesperman will preach Scarecrows at the 11 o clock service. The evening message will be Men With Metal Shoes. The Mission band meets during the church hour and Christian Endeavor at 7 pm. Prayer meeting Wednesday at 7 30 pm.
Wesleyan Hickory Chapel schedules Sunday school at 9 45 a m and a Memorial Day service at 11 a m led by Rev D C Stone. An 8 30 p m young people session precedes a 7 50 p m evangelistic campaign start with daily 7 30 p m services and occasional special music by outside talent. Rev D C Stone will preach each event.
Sunday school starts at 9 45 a m with A R Tucker superintendent. At 11 a m Rev Chas K Gentry speaks The Devils Shade Trees. Evangelistic service at 7 15 p m led by the pastor. Wesleyan Young People conduct services at Sandy Ridge prison camp at 8 p m. Mid week prayer hour at 7 15 Wednesday evening.
Bible school at 9 45 a m morning worship at 11 led by Rev B E M Smith with message Oughts of Jesus B T U at 6 20 p m evangelistic service at 7 30 with Some Deceptive Ways mid week prayer Wednesday 7 30 p m weekly cottage prayer meeting Friday evening.
Sunday school for all ages begins at 9 45 a m. Morning worship at 11 o clock with Rev A Lincoln Falk preaching on The Extent of Salvation. B T U meets at 6 30 p m. Evening service at 7 30 with sermon subject Gods Prayer.
Mission East Green Street and Southside Baptist schedule a baptism at Swiggett's pond at 2 30 p m with a preaching service at the Mission church to follow.
South Side church holds Sunday school at 9:45 led by superintendent D A Howard and preaching at 11 by Rev G H Liner. Baptism at 2 by the pastor for candidates from South Side and Mission Baptist on Green Street at the pond. Evening service at 6 with Les Williams. preaching at 7:30 by the pastor.
Rev. C. Francis Noble presides at 612 Highland avenue with Bible school at 9 45 led by M M Strother. Preaching at 10 45 and 2 o'clock. Young People's meeting at 5. Night service evangelistic. Prayer meetings Tuesday and Thursday.
Sunday school every Sunday at 2 30 p m led by C A Morgan superintendent. Children's meeting at 3 30 p m by Rev Ada L Ludwick. Preaching tonight and Sunday night at 7 30 p m Rev George W Clark new evangelist and musician will be with us in these services.
The week long revival will feature preaching at 11 a m and 7 30 p m with evangelist Rev R G Filex in charge and Bates Sisters leading singing Weekly evening services continue at 7 30 p m concluding the revival started last Sunday
The church marks the Fourth Sunday after Haster with Holy Communion at 8:00 a.m. Morning prayer and sermon at 11:00 a.m. Church school at 9:45 a.m. The Young People's Service League does not meet in the evening as the Diversan Service League team visits St. Mary's League at 3:00 p.m. to discuss activities.
Church events list shows Pastor N. C. Williams leading Sunday school at 9 30 a m with sermon at 11 a m by Rev Robert L Murphy from Wofford College Spartanburg N C special college quartet music. 7 30 p m sermon by Rev A W Plyler D D editor of North Carolina Christian Advocate and 6 30 p m Young People activities.
Pastor G. W. Fink will preach in Jamestown at 11 a.m. Rev. C. B. Anderson preaches in Oakdale at 7:30 p.m. Sunday school at 10 a.m. Young People meet at 6:45 p.m. A fall quarterly conference session occurs in Jamestown at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday with presiding bishop W. W. Peele.
Calvary Revival services conclude Sunday with D. W. Howell preaching at 11 a.m. and Rev. G. W. Fink at 7:30 p.m. Hedgecock sisters sing at evening services. League programs at 6:30 p.m. Prayer meeting Wednesday 7:30 p.m. Choir rehearsal Thursday 7:30 p.m.
With Rev. H. H. Robbins away the 10:4 service will be led by Rev. B. T. Gladden. At 7:30 C. W. Winslow preaches, followed by Bible School at 9:30 a.m. and a prayer meeting Thursday at 7:30 p.m.
Wesley Memorial Church lists a 9 45 a m Sunday school and 11 a m worship with Dr Em Bree H Blackard speaking on Gods Gates A 7 30 p m evening service features Prof Dan H Montgomery with music by Wofford College Alpha Tau Sigma members A supper meeting Monday 7 30 p m Senior Board of Stewards meets and Wednesday 7 30 p m mid week service led by Dr Blackard
Mortals and Immortals will be the lesson sermon topic in all churches and societies of Christ, Scientist this Sunday. Services are at 11 o clock at 319 North Main Street. Reading room hours are Wednesday and Friday afternoons from 10 am to 1 pm.
The sermon at 11 o'clock will be Public Opinion and Revealed Truth with text Matthew 16 18 Whom Do Men Say That I the Son of Man Am Thou Art the Christ the Son of the Living God. The p m topic will be In Remembrance of Thee.
A Christian conference led by Columbia Bible College will be held for High Point residents at the Gospel Tabernacle Willow Brook Street on May 15 1938. Speakers include Frank Sells Richard Robinson Faith Williams Jessie Randolph A Elizabeth Cridland and Petty with Sells as principal speaker. The program features radio service morning and evening worship and a Young People rally with participants from several nearby cities.
A daily tent meeting is conducted at the corner of Pine and Church streets led by Rev. EB Taylor. Services run nightly at 7 45 and Sunday at 2 30. Taylor has pastored Baptist churches in New Jersey for twelve years and now evangelizes along the Atlantic seaboard. He also says he broadcasts from the local station each day at 9 15.
Historical usage shows the label Eurasian originated in India describing a child born to a Hindu mother and Portuguese father. The term reflected colonial-era social classifications and mixed-heritage identities.
A Sunday School lesson reflects on Mark 10 17 31 where a rich young man seeks eternal life. Jesus redirects him from law keeping to radical discipleship selling possessions and taking up the cross. The passage highlights humility faith and reliance on God not wealth and works.
Washington May 14 AP The navy urged President Roosevelt to request an initial 12 million dollars in Congress now to start a ten year fleet expansion. The bill would raise modern tonnage and allow funds for 908 planes and several auxiliaries, with work starting on two cruisers and related contracts.
Mrs Mae Tilley Mathews of 326 North Broad Street Winston Salem died yesterday after a three year decline and two weeks critical illness. She was born in Durham daughter of William Hendersen and Georgia Ann Bumpass Tiller and moved to Winston Salem twelve years ago. Survived by three sons William Harvey Mathews George Winston Mathews Vance Mathews. sister Mia Lillian Moore Tilley. brothers Vance W Tiley Bert Tiley. Funeral Sunday 10 30 a m at home with interment in Durham. Dr Ralph Herring of First Baptist Church conducting.
The article notes that one form of a modern variable pitch propeller operates in flight by the pilot in the cockpit while other forms automatically change pitch to fit flying conditions.
A sermonic exhortation urges moving forward in joy in Jesus, seeking salvation and grace not earned by works. It emphasizes rewards for sacrifices for the gospel, enduring persecutions, and eternal life, contrasting worldly desires with Christian fellowship and faith. It ends by questioning if the reader grasps the meaning of blessed assurance.
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