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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1949
Page
2
Newman Campbell discusses Jesus warning to watch and pray amid a dangerous atomic age. He compares first century temple leaders to modern rulers, urging vigilance for signs, accountability, and faith as events unfold toward the coming Son of Man.
A religious meditation notes Jesus predicting Jerusalem's destruction, warnings about false messiahs, and calls for wise leadership. It recalls the Passover scene in Simon the Leper's home where a woman anoints Jesus with valuable ointment, defending her act against critics.
Plans for a new United Nations headquarters hall of prayer in Manhattan would be open to all faiths represented by the 58 member nations and even nonreligious delegates. The study is led by the Council’s Department of the Church and Economic Life with scholars and religious leaders contributing insights on inclusivity and spiritual guidance for international diplomacy.
C Harmon Jr director of Industrial and Social Relations for the Methodist Church argues that one day a week religion cannot meet workers moral and spiritual needs at the bench and on the line. He plans to link industrial and labor groups to the church from his new office at 1701 Arch Street Philadelphia.
Dr Dillman Samuel Bullock of Lapeer Michigan receives Chile's Order of Merit for distinguished service to Chilean agriculture and missionary work in Angol. Livingstone House at Rhodes University College in Grahamstown, South Africa, opens as a residence for theological students after twenty years of Anglican, Congregationalist, Methodist, Presbyterian, Baptist, and Disciples of Christ effort.
The Federal Council of the Churches of Christ in America receives a $100 grant from the Rockefeller Foundation for a three year study on applying Christian principles to business agriculture labor and professions in the West. Charles P Taft of Cincinnati appointed chairman of the Study Committee with Prof John C Ben-
A consolidated list shows weekly church services for Allen Jay Baptist First Baptist near Main Street and several other churches. Sunday School at 9:45 A. M. and Morning Worship at 11 A. M. Midweek prayers and BTU sessions follow in the evenings. pastors include Dennis M. Larkins A. S. Hale A. H. Dunning B. T. Thompson R. J. Reece M. A. Tysinger C. M. Floyd.
A compiled listing of Glenola Asheboro West End Lexington Avenue Sun View Friendly Hilliard Memorial North Main Green Street Baptist churches with pastors, Sunday School times, training unions, and worship services. Includes midweek prayer and choir notes for several congregations.
Southside Baptist under Rev W Barker lists Sunday School 48 with A L Bean as superintendent and services at 11 6 30 and 7 30 with readers Daisy Shaw. Conrad Memorial Baptist led by Rev George Richman offers 9 45 Sunday School 11 morning service 7 BTU and 7 evening service with midweek prayer. Pilot View on Thomasville High Point Runa led by Rev L Kizer has 9 45 Sunday School 11 morning and 7 30 evening with 7 30 midweek prayer. Trinity Baptist under Rev L I Rainey holds 9 45 Sunday School J W Thomas superintendent, 11 morning and 7 evening with 7 midweek service. Archdale Baptist with Rev J W Allen offers 10 Sunday School 11 morning worship and 7 30 Wednesday prayer. Pine Grove Baptist led by Rev Frank McDaniel runs 10 Sunday School 11 morning worship Training Union 6 40 and midweek prayer 7 30. Temple Baptist Baker Town led by Rev C F Johnson conducts Sunday services.
Woodlawn Baptist on Winston-Salem road offers Sunday School at 9 45 with M E Turner as superintendent. Morning worship at 11 o clock and evening service at 7 30. Prayer meet Wednesday 7 30 and preaching on the 2nd and 4th Sundays at 11 a m and 7 30 p m. Rev A B Asbill is the pastor.
Sunday school meets every Sunday at 9 45 morning worship on the second and fourth Sundays at 11 Evening service at 730 Sunday nights BTU gatherings Sunday evening at 630 Mid week prayer meeting Wednesday at 730 C M Bane is superintendent Rev O E Hampton is pastor.
Christian church listing notes Bible School at 10 A M with Sam Snipes as superintendent. Morning worship at noon and evening service at 7 30 with Cornet Jones Locke street J D Boyd pastor listed among details.
Congregational Christian on West Green and Tryon streets with Rev Ben Joe Earp as pastor holds morning worship and church school at 9 45. Bruce Woodell leads evening worship at 7 30.
Bethel Temple led by Rev G Myers invites all to Sunday School at 9:46 morning worship at 11. Young people meet 6:30, evening service 7:80. Wednesday prayer at 7:30. Cottage prayer at Phurs toy 7:30. Friday Prayer and Praise at 7:30.
The Christian Science Society at 39 North Main Street High Point holds services each Sunday at 11 o clock and Sunday school at 9 45. A Wednesday evening service at 8 o clock includes Testimonies. Reading room and lending library open Wednesdays and Fridays 3 to 5 for reading and borrowing the Bible and authorized writings.
The Immaculate Heart of Mary Church at Monthey Avenue lists Masses on Sundays at 9 and 11 a.m. A Saturday Mass and Novena devotions are held for the Immaculate Heart of Mary at 9 a.m. Confessions are offered Saturday 9 to 5:30 and 7:30 to 8 p.m. Reverend Robert J. MacMillan is the pastor.
Rev. Lucille Brady leads activities at Chu School with morning worship at 11. Prayer meetings on Wednesday at 7 30. Crusaders group meets during the day with an evening service at 7 30.
The Church of Christ at N Hamilton and E State hosts Bible School at 9 45 A M Morning Worship at 11 00 A M The Children s Hour and Christian Endeavor plus Adult Study at 7 30 P M Evening Worship at 6 30 P M A Boy Scout Meeting is held Monday 7 30 P M Mid week Bible study led by W E Mc Gilvrey Minister Church of Christ at West Commerce Street conducts Lord s Supper and preaching at 8 P M
Church of God listings show Rev. Coy Yates and Rev. Charlies Manuel as pastors at J. P. Rawley Farm with Sunday School at 9 45 and services at 1 00 and 7 20. Another CHURCH OF GOD operates at 111 East Commerce Street with Rev. Fred Jump preaching and same Sunday schedule. First Church of God, Kev is noted.
Kenneth E Jones pastor. Sunday School 9 45 with Guy Kennedy superintendent. Morning worship 11. Youth fellowship 6 30. Evening worship 7 30. Midweek prayer 7 30 Wednesday. Cloverdale Pitt Street location. Sunday school 9 45 preaching 11 AM. CY for young people 6 PM. Evening service 7 PM.
Macedonia Church of Living God at 1105 Lake Street lists Rev W L Hicks as pastor with Sunday School at 9 45 A M supervised by D E Rich morning service at 11 A M and L G C services at 6 P M led by Joe Rich Bible study on Wednesday at 7 P M taught by Odell Brown and Friday prayer service at 7 P M.
Leveiner Memorial Church of the Living God at 402 Cedar Street lists Rev. Allen Rich as pastor. Sunday schedule includes L.G.C.Y. Service at 11 A.M. Evening Worship at 6 P.M. and 7:30 P.M. midweek prayer on Thursday at 7:30 P.M.
Rev Thomas Smyth rector leads Holy Communion at 8 morning service at 11 with church school Bible class nursery for children under seven and candlelight meditation at 6 followed by Young People's Service League at 6 30 on Main Street at Farriss
The item lists church activities for several congregations. Clifton G Pearson and Elbert D Newlin are named ministers with schedules for Sunday School at 10 a.m. and worship at 11 a.m. Youth and Young People's meetings are noted, along with choir practice on Wednesday. DEEP RIVER is located seven miles north of High Point on highway 68. Oak Hill Friends on Westburton Street lists Rev D Virgil Pike as pastor with Sunday School at 9 45 a.m. Worship at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m.
Central Friends Church at South Main and Commerce lists Bible School at 9:45 AM, Morning Worship 11:00, Youth and Junior Fellowships 6:30, Evening Worship 6:30, Choir rehearsal Wednesday 7:30, and Friday Fun Fellowship 7:30 led by Cecil D. Haworth. Springfield Friends on Springfield Road led by Milton T. Hadley offers Bible School 9:45, Morning Worship 11:00, Youth Fellowship 6:30, and Prayer Study Wednesday 7:30.
Willowbrook Street church with Pastor Charles A. Epperson lists church school at 9:45 Morning worship at 11 Young people's hour at 6:45 Evening worship at 7:30 led by Ray Wagner superintendent.
Holiness FIRST PENTECOSTAL CHURCH on Highland avenue with Rev. A Dail as pastor lists Sunday school at 8 45 AM led by A M Mitchell Davis, preaching at 11 AM and 730 PM PHYS meets at 615 PM Mid week prayer meeting and Bible study is Wednesday 730 PM FIRST MLGRIM HOLINESS at 14 South Hamilton street with Rev J A Grout pastor offers Sunday School at 945 AM morning worship 11 AM evening worship 730 PM Story hour 630 PM and Wednesday prayer service 730 PM
Lutheran URACE LUTHERAN at 808 Centennial Avenue with Pastor Luther Rockett holds Sunday school at 9:45 and morning service at 11. Walther League meets Monday at 7 30 p m Emanuel Lutheran at North Main and Howell led by Rev L Conrad D D offers worship at 11 00 am and 0 30 pm Sunday School at 9 45 and Youth meetings at 6 30 pm.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints at 209 East Commerce Street posts branch President Elder Bernard L. Simpson. Sunday school begins at 10 a m and evening worship at 7 p m.
The House Banking Committee approved a administration housing plan by a 14 to 7 vote. It authorizes a multi billion dollar program for slum clearance low rent housing and farm house aid. The bill targets 1 050 000 units in seven years as requested by President Truman. The Senate already passed a bill for 810 000 units in six years. Banking Chairman Spence indicated a showdown vote in the House next week with expected passage.
Calvary Church of the Nazarene Prospect street lists Rev Clay J. Chi dress as pastor with Sunday school at 9 45 and morning worship at 11. Evening service at 7 80. Prayer and praise Thursday at 7 80. Plestons of the sal a mene 1217 Breen Street C C drown pastor Sunday school WW A M morning worship at 10 A M and evening worship at 7 30 with prayer and praise Wednesday at 7 30.
First Presbyterian Church at 945 PHL announces morning worship at 11:00 led by Minister Paul Judur Jones and Youth Fellowship meetings with supper at 6:00. Brentwood Presbyterian on Green at Aren Street led by Rev J P McNatt with morning worship at 9:45 and evening services. Randolph Presbyterian Church lists church school at 9:30 and evening service at 7:30 with Youth Fellowship Friday at 7:00.
A Methodist visual notice appears referencing a property or event on Sorta Main near Richardson Street. Details are limited but place and religious affiliation are clear. Further specifics are not provided in the fragment.
Reverend W Kenneth Goodson leads Sunday school with J Wilson Rogers as superintendent. Morning worship and evening service at 7 30. Youth Fellowship at 6 30. Mid week chapel hour broadcast Wednesday at 8 30 PM.
Mainstreet Methodist led by Rev Jones with church school directed by C W Ester, morning worship and Sunday evening service at 7 30. Youth fellowship and supper at 6 30 P M Calvary Methodist on East Green at Thissie led by Rev Rayie with Sunday School at 9 00 A M morning worship at 11 00 A M youth fellowship 6 15 evening worship 7 30.
Worship at 11 A M led by Fred L Setzer. Sunday school at 9 45 with Joel Williams as superintendent. Youth Fellowship at 6 45 P M. Evening service at 7 P M. Prayer meeting held Wednesday at 7 P M.
Lebanon Methodist on North Main at State lists Rev. D. D. Broome as pastor. Charagh School serves as 9:45 meeting. Dale Montgomery superintendent. Morning worship at 11. Evening worship at 7 30. Young people meet at 6 30.
Jamestown Methodist Church announces Rev P Dixon is pastor with Church School at 10 A.M. and morning worship at 11 A.M. R E Bundy serves as superintendent for the church school.
Ivett Drive extension details the Mitchell Grove Methodist Church with Rev. Rober Laughlin as pastor. Sunday School at 9 45 morning worship at 11 choir rehearsal at 6 and evening worship at 7 30.
Ward Street Methodist with Rev M G Ervin as pastor holds Church School at 9 45 and morning worship at 11 with Youth Fellowship at 6 and evening service at 7 Prayer meeting is Wednesday at 7 00 Peoples Methodist in the West Albertson room is led by Rev E M Dellinger with Church School at 9 45 morning worship at 11 Young peoples service at 6 45 and evening worship at 7 30
Oakdale Methodist led by Pastor Wade Bustie and Superintendent Miss Mozelle Wagoner holds Morning Youth Fellowship at 6 PM and Dienach worship at 7 PM. Oak View Methodist led by Rev N L Oliver with Sunday School at 9 48 led by W T Kearns. morning service and evening service at 7.
Wesley Memorial Methodist Church on North Main at Sheraton Place led by Rev Paul Hardin Jr with assistant minister Rev R M Avett offers Church School at 9:45 and morning worship. Highland Methodist led by Rev P A Sherri offers Church School at 9:45, morning worship, evening worship 2 30. Lindsay Memorial Methodist on Monsieu Avenue near Wive Points led by Rev Don A Payne with Church School 948, morning worship 11, MYF 6:45, evening worship 8:30. Rankin Memorial Methodist at Parker and Adams streets led by Rev John Cagle with Church School 9:45, morning service 11, MYF 6:15, evening worship 7:30, midweek prayer Wednesday 7:30. Weorott Memorial Methodist Mangum and Lake streets led by Rev E Dolick with Church School 8:48, morning worship 11, evening worship 7:00.
The Reformed First Reform Church shares its Sunday timetable with Pastor Carl A. Grimm leading services at 11 AM and Sunday School at 9 45 AM Youth fellowship at 6 30 PM in an all day schedule notice.
Rev. J Paul Hl to lead morning worship at 11. Church school at 2 45 supervised by H T Troxier. Evening service at 6 15 with WPYS broadcasting. Wesleyan location and specific times referenced in brief church notices.
Pastor Eisenhour leads Sunday School at 9 45 A M with J C Putman as superintendent. Morning worship follows at 10 45. WYPS airs at 6 30 PM ending with Evening worship at 7 30 PM.
Enni Street Wesleyan under Rev J Reynolds. Sunday School 45 with Miervin Potts. morning worship 11 led by pastor. WYPS 6 30. Bales Memorial Wesleyan Jamestown led by Rev E M Gardner. Church School 10 AM with Sherman Farrington. Hy argh services 11 AM and 7 30. Providence Wesleyan near Alien Jay school led by Rev S T Brown. Sunday School 10 AM Vance McNabb. morning worship 11 WYPS 6 30. Miss Luanfia Ingram president. Evening service 7 15. Prayer meeting Wednesday 7 30.
In Guilford County North Carolina the administrator French H. Smith announces claims against the estate of Lucian W. Smith must be presented within one year from November 17 1948 or be barred. Creditors are urged to settle debts promptly at Box 559 Lexington NC.
Ella Osborne Madden announces she has qualified as Administratrix of the estate of W S Madden in Guilford County North Carolina. Creditors must present verified claims within one year from May 12 1948 or be barred. All oweing parties should settle promptly.
Activities at First Methodist and Wesley Memorial include 9:45 a m Sunday School, 11 a m worship with theme There’s Always a Neverthe less, and 8 p m Pioneer of Life sermon. MYF speaker Taylor Simpson will add abroad notes at 6:30 p m. Choral pieces by Haydn Mueller and Sergei are listed. stewards meet Monday 7:30 p m. midweek meetings include Christian education and fellowship hours with choir rehearsals scheduled.
Charlotte leads a national survey by Sales Management, growing faster than 30 major cities. The report places Charlotte’s population at 140000, ranking 74th nationwide, with other Carolinas cities shown as Winston-Salem 102000 111th Greensboro 79000 157th Durham 73500 173rd Raleigh 66300 198th and South Carolina cities Charleston 82900 148th Columbia 72500 177th Greenville 70000 189th.
Early Friday tremor rattled Los Angeles region with strongest impact in the San Gabriel and San Fernando valleys including Altadena Pasadena Burbank and Glendale. Long Beach reported a gentle rumble as residents returned to routine after the shock.
City council amends 1945 code to allow journeyman plumbers with Durham Board certificates to work in High Point after paying 5 dollars. Examinations under Section 54 are waived for those holding Durham certificates upon payment. Ordinance becomes effective after passage by law. Lole W. Smith, City Clerk, May 10, 1949.
The Christian Science church will feature Mortals and Immortals as the morning service topic tomorrow. The study will focus on spiritual meanings and the healing message emphasized by the church.
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