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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1937
Page
10
The Andrew Jackson unit of the American Legion Auxiliary will distribute paper poppies on Saturday May 29 in High Point to honor those who died serving during World War I. Proceeds support disabled veterans and their families.
Flower drives fund welfare activities and aid for needy families in High Point. Women volunteers who hand out poppies share no pay, only the pride of honoring the dead and aiding the living.
Asheboro directors of the chamber of commerce met in the city hall with J. S. Cox of the Norfolk and Southern to explore a train schedule between Asheboro and Aberdeen to speed Southern mail. They pressed for a motor car mail line from Aberdeen through Asheboro to High Point and an extension of the Asheboro Star route to West End. They also planned to influence students to stay in school and to forward graduates lists to county manufacturers for priority hiring.
Wesley Memorial church school plans Church School Day with over 1000 attendees at 9 45 a m. Each department schedules special attractions including the Peacock Bible class Woman's Wesley class Susanna Wesley Mothers class Child Study Wesley Fellowship and other departments. Dr Embree H Blackard preaches at 11 on Learning the Technique of Living and again at 7 30 p m on What Men Live By with Play the Game of Life as tomorrow's evening topic.
Miss Eliza Rose of Chapel Hill was chosen by the University of North Carolina senior class as its most beautiful co ed and crowned Queen of May during the annual May celebration and pageant at Chapel Hill.
The state utilities commission granted the Carolina Coach company of Raleigh a franchise to operate a bus line between Greenville and Winton via Bethel Tarboro Leggetts Rich Square James Conway and Murfreesboro.
Jews observe Shavuoth the Feast of Weeks Sunday and Monday marking Pilgrim Festivals. The day honors the giving of the Torah at Sinai and the offering of first fruits, with Rabbi Henry B. Wernick leading the local observance.
Noble T. Praige told Greensboro Exchange Club members at the YWCA hut that imagination shapes successful business, noting competition is keener in presenting wares than in the articles themselves. A Burlington delegation, led by E B Hood and H H Taylor, attended and plans for a trio club meeting with Greensboro and High Point were announced. New members T C Whitley R J Johnson and C R Harrison joined, Warren Perry visited, and F B Brockmann won a prize in a contest led by R T Draughhon.
The lesson on Genesis 26:12-35 highlights Isaac’s peaceable approach amid Philistine envy. He relocates, reopens his father Abraham’s wells, and seeks harmony rather than conflict, showing how patience and perseverance yield living water in Christ. Isaac’s example urges modern readers to dig wells of faith and preserve peace rather than quarrel.
Transfer notices list multiple property deeds in Guilford County townships including High Point, Morehead Jamestown Rock Creek Sumner Gilmer and Monroe. Transactions show various grantees and grantors such as W W Guyer, Paul Jeter, James Guess Co D Curtis P Wharton Alphonzo Feeles M Wall J W Elmore A Rudd Mable Lee Elmore National Bondholders Corp and others with nominal sums noted.
John J. Blair has returned to the city from Washington D C where he attended the American Federation of Arts meeting as a delegate. He will sail for Europe next Friday with his brother David H Blair who hosted him in Washington. David Blair Jr who has been at Freiburg University will join them later in the summer.
The North Carolina utilities commission has approved Albemarle to build a 14 mile electric transmission line from Albemarle to Morrow Mountain State Park along the old Troy road.
More than 300 people attended the opening of O. D. Stutts new store at Willowbrook and Taylor streets. J. W. Clinard chaired the event and drew names for prize presents. Stutts, in business at the site for 12 years, moved to a new modern brick building prepared by contractor J. Q. Connor.
Revival services start at Welch Memorial church with 11 o'clock sermon by Dr J D Williams. Rev C C Loy of First M P church Thomasville to preach the evening service and each night for ten days. Sunday school at 9 45 Sunday morning.
Sunday school begins at 9 45 a m with preaching at 11 a m and 730 p m Rev Edward Suits pastor delivers both sermons Christian Endeavor meets at 630 p m Mid week prayer meeting Wednesday at 730 p m
Sunday School at First Methodist Protestant church tomorrow morning at 9 45 with classes for all ages. Rev J Clay Madison to preach at 11 90 on The Up turned Palm and at 7 30 on Ignorance vs Indifference. Rev T F Strickland speaks to Junior church at 11 00 on Memories. Miss Nelle Ainsley Y W C A secretary speaks at 7 00 to Young People on Christian Social Relationship. Intermediate Christian Endeavor meets at 7 99. Woman's Auxiliary meets Monday at 3 30 with Mrs W P Pickett 802 N Main Street.
The revival proceeds through Sunday night with Rev. Cc B Garringer preaching two sermons at 11 am and 7 30 pm A Young Peoples meeting is scheduled at 6 36 pm The public is cordially invited to attend.
Sunday School at 9 45. Service at 11 90 and Sunday night at 7 30. Prayer meeting at 7 30 Wednesday night. Public is welcome.
The sermon at 11 o clock Sunday will ask Christ or Anti Christ with the text He that is not with me is against me Matthew 12 30. An 8 o'clock Life Service program by the Luther Leagues is planned. Sunday school meets at 9 45.
Science Christian Science announces Mortals and Immortals as the Sunday lesson sermon for all churches and societies. Services are at 11 o clock Sunday morning at 319 North Main Street with a reading room open Tuesday and Thursday afternoons from 2 to 4 30.
Sunday school at 9 45 morning worship at 11 with pastor message Evangelistic service by Ulmer Freeman Will a God of Love Ever Punish Any of His Creatures Rev H P Williams Cottage prayer at 730 Tuesday at Mrs Hester Cheek 410 Pine street Mid week Thursday 730 in charge of Ulmer Freeman Men’s service Saturday 7 followed by street meeting at 8
The Presbyterian Departmental Sunday School meets at 9 45 a m. The 11 o clock sermon title Kept By the Power of God and a talk on Jesus and Standards at the evening service. Evening service at 7 30. Young People gather at 6 15. Woman's Auxiliary meets Monday at 3. Mid week prayer Wednesday at 7 30. Mrs H H Munroe missionary to Japan will speak.
The owner presented a large ham and a formal opening awarded many other gifts including three grand prizes.
At 1012 Asheboro Street Rev F Earl Wells leads services with Sunday School at 10 Morning Worship 11 Christian Crusaders 6 45 and Evening Service 7 45 Revival starts Sunday morning with Rev F E Raindy of Reddie River NC Evangelist praised as a godly man and spirit filled preacher Special music will be featured each service Public is invited to attend
The pastor Rev. James M. Bowman will preach at 11 o'clock on Love and at 7 30 on The Prodigal's Brother. The quartet and choir will perform at both services. Sunday school starts 9 30 and B T U at 6 30 p m. Mid week prayer meeting Wednesday night at 3 30 o'clock. Attendees urged to be present.
Dr Conrad announces The Treasury Test for the 11:00 o clock service Sunday. Evening service features The Threefold Parable. Bible School begins at 9:45 with classes for all ages. Woman's Missionary Society meets Monday at 3:30. Prayer Service and B T U on Wednesday at 8. B T U executive committee meets Tuesday at 8 at the church.
The article notes the absence of Pastor Rev. C N Royal due to the Southern Baptist convention. Sunday school meets at 9 30 with B G Leonard as superintendent. Dr P E Lindley of High Point College preaches at 11. Baptist Training Union convenes at 6 30 directed by John Reavis. The 7 30 service features Rev Wilbur Hutchins, former city resident.
The Wesleyan Methodist Wesleyan Hayworth Memorial schedules 2 45 a m Sunday School, 11 a m worship for new members, and a revival led by the pastor and young ministers continuing through Sunday night. Special singing and praise mark the Sabbath. A baptism is planned at 3 p m if weather allows, location announced at services. Public invited.
Sunday School gathers at 9 45 with Rev. Norman Osborn preaching at 11 00 in the morning and 7 30 in the evening Jr Christian Endeavor meets, and midweek prayer services are held Wednesday.
Tomorrow morning during worship the pastor Miss Clara I Cox will speak on God at Work in the World Without and Within. Tomorrow night at 6 30 the 3 C E societies meet led by Miss Ruby Keller. Next Wednesday at 7 30 the monthly business meeting will be held with full attendance expected.
Horace Haworth invites families to Bible school at 9 45 am with a class for every member. David H Parsons speaks at 9 45 am Brotherhood meeting in the annex. Tom A Sykes discusses The Kingdom of God at 11 am. Evening service features Miss Dorothy Gardyne and Mrs J Wade Hiatt. Week includes Young People programs and auxiliary meetings.
Rev. H. H. Robbins will preach Sunday at 10 45 a m on The Trading Servants and at 7 30 p m The Holy Catholic Church Bible school is at 9 30 a m Prayer meeting Thursday evening at 7 30 led by Kermit J Phillips
Sunday school for all ages at 9 45 a m regular preaching service at 11 a m led by Rev J W Grace Epworth League meets at 7 p m midweek prayer Tuesday night cottage prayer services prep for revival beginning May 23 held during the week
One block off Winston Highway at Camel Service Station invites families to Sunday school at 2 30 p m and preaching at 3 30 p m. Cottage prayer service is Wednesday night and midweek prayer with testimony Thursday night at.
Main Street Church schedules a 9 30 a m Sunday church school session and a day program at 11 a m. The pastor will preach at 1 o clock with special music. The board of stewards meets Monday night at 1 o clock.
Large crowds attend the school and are invited to join church services at Ward Street Church. Sunday morning 11 a.m. sermon by Rev Charles White associate pastor in charge. Sunday night 7 30 p m sermon by Rev J W Grace pastor. Epworth League election 6 45 p m. Spiritual Life meeting Monday 7 30 p m. Prayer service Wednesday 7 30 p m. Choir practice after prayer meeting.
Wesley Memorial Church School convenes at 9 45 with all departments planning special programs for Church School Day. Dr Embree H Blackard preaches at 11 on Learning the Technique of Living and at 8 o clock for Play the Game of Life. Young People souper 6 15 tomorrow. Youth choir reheares 6 29 and Board of Stewards meets Monday 7 39. Dr Blackard leads mid week service Wednesday at 7 20.
Calvary Church in Asheville orders revival with Rev. C V Hall preaching at 11 AM and 7 20 PM. Daily services next week start 7 30 PM. Young Peoples Choir Practice 6 PM Epworth League at 6 45 PM.
Ray Wilson of the Allen Jay school community suffered a broken knee cap and bruises when his Chevrolet overturned after hitting a ten foot embankment near the school last night. He was taken by Yow’s ambulance to Burrus Memorial Hospital and kept as a patient.
The Sunday school gathers at 9 30 A M and the morning service at 11 A M start a revival meeting led by Rev C H Dooley from Virginia. Evening services run each night at 7 30 P M throughout the week.
The Evangelical and Reformed congregation schedules a 11 o'clock sermon titled En Hardships. The men's choir forms and will sing at the evening service all summer. Sunday School begins at 9 45 A M with a special program. A prayer service is set for Wednesday night at 7 30 P M and the public is invited to all events.
On June 8 2004 Venus will pass between Earth and the Sun appearing as a small dark speck against the solar disc observers will watch from cities and fields across the angle of sunlight.
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