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High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

May 19, 1934

Page

10

Police Inspect Stefanoff Confession Ties to Raleigh Inquiry

Police officials traveled to Raleigh to review the Stefanoff confession alleging links to four officers including two current High Point officers and two former local policemen. The Bulgarian inmate, executed for a bank holdup and murder, named names in a notary-authenticated confession.

Raleigh Stefanoff Mike Stefanoff Eleechair T. C. Barnes Taylorsville W. G. Friddle R. H. Sechrest Paul Williamson Public Safety Committee Stoker Plainclothes Division Police Department Stefanoti North Wilkesboro High Point Stetanoff Nan Ientiary Dle Stefand R. Black Taylors B. G Les Green Supreme Court Friddie Socialist Party Harry Johns Secre Anoff Johns

Mr Sykes to Speak at Asheboro Street Church

Rev Tom A Sykes pastor of Central Friends church will be the guest speaker at Asheboro Friends church Greens for the annual Membership Call Sunday afternoon at o o clock Rev Norval Webb of Plainfield Ind will also speak Webb is a candidate for the Asheboro Street church pastorate

Tom A. Sykes Central Friends Church Asheboro Friends Church Greens Norval Webb Plainfield Ind Webb Asheboro Street

Farriss Class to Hear O A Kirkman at First Baptist

A. Kirkman general manager of the High Point Thomasville and Denton Railroad will address the Farrises Men's Bible class of the First Baptist church tomorrow at 9 45 a m The class anticipates a large turnout and regards Kirkman as a very engaging speaker.

A. Kirkman High Point Thamesville Denton First Baptist Church Kirkman

Poppy Day Supports Disabled Veterans Through Work

Memorial poppies to be distributed on May 26 by the American Legion Auxiliary provide employment to hundreds of disabled World War veterans. In 40 states 68 poppy centers generate about 100000 dollars in wages, aiding rehabilitation and supporting veterans and their families while funding auxiliary activities.

American Legion Auxiliary L. W. Flythe Flythe Legion and Auxiliary Legion Auxiliary Oteen

Memphis to host 1935 Baptist Convention

Fort Worth Texas May 19 Memphis Tenn chosen as site for the 1935 Southern Baptist convention The Rev J B Witherspoon of Louisville Ky to preach annual sermon with the Rev John H Buchannan of Eldorado Ark as alternate Dr M B Dodd of Shreveport La president said the gathering was one of the most harmonious in history and attendance was large for the era.

Fort Worth Texas Southern Baptist Convention Memphis Tenn J. B. Witherspoon Louieville John H. Buchanan Eldorado Ark M. B. Dodd Shreveport

Airmail Pay Range Set at 41 to 46 Cents Per Mile

New aviation mail contracts establish a pay scale from 41 to 46 cents per mile as the maximum rate. Details specify the range applies to all routes under the updated program and aim to standardize compensation for operators and crews.

Samuel L. Baylor Despondent Over Health Causes Self-Inflicted Death

Samuel L. Baylor 68, of 252 South Main Street, a former merchant and ex-president of the High Point Merchants Association, shot himself in the head at a boarding house. He was found in the bathtub wearing pajamas, pistol beside him, and allegedally died by his own action. He had long been in poor health and came to High Point in 1923 from Virginia.

Samuell. Baylor South Main Street High Point Merchants’ Association Baylor High Point Virginia Augusta County C. W Mary McCutchen Baylor Genevieve Young Glenn Baylor Roanoke Robert F. Woodson Spartanburg D. C C. O. Baylor Valley Center Kansas D. G. Baylor Stanton Laura A. Clemmer A. H. Baylor First Presbyterian Church Tinkling Springs Staunton Church

Miss Enola Jackson Dies After Illness at 18

Enola Jackson 18 of High Point died at a local hospital after eight months of declining health and three months of serious condition. Born November 10 1916 in High Point she was daughter of William and Minnie Bodnenheimer Jackson. Survived by mother step father three sisters two brothers and a step sister. Funeral Sunday at 2 30 p m from North Park Baptist Church with Rev Ruth officiating. Interment Oakwood Cemetery.

Enola Jackson High Point William and Minnie Bodenheimer Jackson North Park Pauline Gurley Ila Wood Cornelia Graner Thelma Mollett Vernon Talmadge Jackson North Park Baptist Church Co. L. Ruth Pilgrim Holiness Church Oakwood Cemetery

Clifton Ray Kiser Laid To Last Rest

Funeral services for Clifton Ray Kiser eight months old son of Mr and Mrs J L Kiser were held at the family home in James town township High Point route two with Rev OO Ruth of Pilgrim Holiness church officiating. Edith Crouse sang What a Friend We Have In Jesus Jewels and Safe in the Arms of Jesus. Interment followed in Woodland Cemetery Winston Salem.

Clifton Ray Kiser J.L. Kiser Jamestown Township High Point Oo. L. Ruth Pilgrim Holiness Church Edith Crouse Jesus R. E. Comer R. J. Johnson Thurman Burgess Delbert Neal Doris Johnson Mary Powell Helen Lucille Eula Loving Virginia Powell Winston-Salem Woodland Cemetery

Parrish Denied Five Thousand Recovery in Action

W. F. Parrish failed to secure $5,000 in a suit against Southern Railway for the loss of services of his son Bryce Parrish, who was injured when struck by train No. 34 in High Point on August 20, 1932. Bryce had previously won $100 in a separate High Point municipal court case for personal injuries.

W. F. Parrish Southern Railway Company Greensboro Bryce Parrish High Point

States split on license plate and tag custody

In twenty eight states plates must stay on the car and in eighteen states plus the District of Columbia tags must stay with the person issued. The split reflects differing rules on vehicle credentials and possession.

States District of Columbia

First Baptist Church To Hear College Choir

The High Point area houses a college A Capella choir directed by Miss Margaret Sloan that will perform at the 11 o clock service at the First Baptist church. Sunday services across local churches suspend evening programs to allow attendance at a baccalaureate sermon by Rev. Tom A. Sykes at 8 o clock. The Lebanon Methodist Protestant church holds regular services with Rev. W. Taylor preaching and Sunday school at 9 45 with various society meetings. William Penn high school singers perform at 8 15. Monday and Wednesday events noted including circle meetings and prayer gatherings.

High Point Tom A. Sykes Central Friends Church Lebanon Methodist Protestant Church W. Taylor A. King C. E William Penn High School Singers C. LL C. Circle Jessie Quick Dennie-Pondse Springfield Road

Saint Edward's Feast Mass Schedule Next Week

Tomorrow the feast of Pente cost mass will be at nine with first communion for children and benediction after. No other services Sunday. Weekday mass at 7 and Saturday at 8. No mass on Wednesday Ember days extend next week. Confessions Saturday evening 7 to 8.

Saint Edward's

Pilgrim Holiness Sunday Services Announced

Rev. E W Powers of Roanoke Va will preach at 11 and 7 30 in the evening. Edith Crouse of Greensboro will lead the music. Mid week prayer service Wednesday at 7 30. The public is invited to all services.

Pilgrim Holiness E. W. Powers Roanoke Missa Edith Crouse Greensboro

Deputation Team From Catawba College Preaches at Reform Church

At 11 o'clock worship the Deputation Team from Catawba College will conduct the service. Joseph Andrew, son of Dr J D Andrew, will preach the morning sermon. Sunday school starts 8 46 a m with J M Hedrick leading devotions on The Spirit of God In The Heart. No Christian Endeavor or night service due to a high school commencement. Monday 7 30 p m Boy Scout course meets. Wednesday prayer service led by Sam E Hall on Christian Training in the Home.

Christian Endeavor Society Sam E. Hall

Whitsunday Pentecost Observance at St Mary's Episcopal

Tomorrow marks Pentecost, fifty days after the Holy Ghost descended. Holy Communion at 7 30 a m, another service with sermon at 11 a m, church school at 945 a m, and YW L P L at 630 p m.

ST. Mary's Episcopal

Church of God announces Sunday services and program

The Reformation Church of God on Asheboro Street will hold regular services Sunday with Sunday school at 10 a.m. and preaching at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. Rev. B. O. Privett will deliver messages. The young people present a program at 6:45 p.m. Public invited.

Church OF God the Reformation Church of God Asheboro Street B. O. Privett

Seventh Day Adventist Sabbath Services Held

Seventh day Adventist services were held with Sabbath school at 9 46 a m and preaching at 11 20 a m Elder John E All stated the Christian Sabbath is the day Christ kept and urged no secular work and dedicating the day to service A stereopticon lecture on the life of Christ will be shown Sunday at 7 30 p m at the Rialto theater with W H Atherly explaining the pictures.

John E. All Rialto Theater Christ W. H. Atherly West Indies Islands

Sermon Topics At North Hamilton Street Church Of Christ

Rev Nixon A Taylor will deliver the 11 oclock sermon What Do Ye More Than Others at North Hamilton Street Church Of Christ Also evening topic Ask For the Paths of Righteousness and Walk Therein Bible school 945 a m Junior Co EB 630 p m Midweek fellowship 730 p m Wednesday Public invited to all services

Church OF Christ Nixon A. Taylor Hamilton Street Church of Christ (Disciples Bible School

Springfield Friends and Marlboro preachers schedule

Springfield tomorrow at 11 a m Pastor Bulla of Marlboro Friends church will preach. Miss Clara Cox will preach at Marlboro and lead the Senior Christian Endeavor meeting at 7 p m.

Springfield Bulla Marlboro

First Methodist Protests Opens Sunday School Session

First Methodist Protestant church at North Main and Richardson opens its Sunday School session tomorrow at 9 45 led by Supt J H Jennings. Pentecost Sunday worship begins at 10 55 with Rev R I Farmer delivering a sermon on Pentecost and Possessions from Stanley Jones The Christ of Every Road.

M. P First Methodist Protestant Church North Main Richardson Streets J. H. Jennings R. I. Farmer Stanley Jones Warner Batiste Smith Tom Sykes

Begins Survey of Gas Prices In North Carolina

Report notes High Point gas prices appear among the highest in the state based on a survey of prevailing rates in major cities. Prices generally range from 18 to 20 cents per gallon, illustrating High Point's higher costs relative to others.

N.C High Point

Church Activities Include Lay Welcome and Pulpit Sermon

A church gathers at 9:45 a.m. in the annex with David H. Parson teaching for men without a regular home. At 11 a.m. Rev. Tom A. Sykes preaches on Loyalty To Christ In a Very Difficult Period. Evening service canceled due to baccalaureate sermon at the high school. Midweek prayer meets Wednesday 7:30 p.m. in the annex led by Mrs. Cc. F. Tomlinson and the Newlin Bible class. Senior and Junior C EB groups meet Friday 7:30 p.m. in their usual rooms.

David H. Parson Tom A. Sykes Christ Miss Blair Norman Fidler Sykes Annex Cc. F. Tomlinson Newlin Bible Class C. EB

Selective Listening Sermon At Wesley Memorial Church

Dr W A Lambeth will preach on Selective Listening at 11 00 tomorrow morning at Wesley Memorial church. There is no evening service as members attend the high School baccalaureate. Liston Pope directs religious education and Junior church at 11 00 with the young people group canceling the supper to join the high school service.

Wesley Memorial W. A. Lambeth Wesley Memorial Church Liston Pope Young People's Department

A Capella Choir to Sing at First Baptist Sunday

The A Capella Choir of High Point College under Miss Margaret Sloan will present sacred music at First Baptist church Sunday at 11. There is no evening service due to the baccalaureate sermon at the high school. Dr. A B Conrad will deliver the baccalaureate sermon at Wingate college Sunday morning. Bible school meets at 9 45 a m. Prayer meeting and B Y P U are Wednesday night at 8 o'clock. Public invited.

First Baptist High Point College Margaret Sloan First Baptist Church A. B. Conrad Wingate College Bible School

Mortels and Immortals Topic for Christian Science Lesson

Christian Science churches announce Mortals and Immortals as the lesson sermon topic for Sunday services. Services occur at 1 o clock at 309 North Main Street with Sunday school at 9 46 a m. Reading room hours are Wednesday and Friday afternoons from 3 to 4 30.

Christian Science Mortels and Immortals Societies of Christ

Main Street Methodist Church Services and Schedule

Main Street Methodist Church announces Sunday school at 9 50 led by Roscoe Sowers in pastor J F Moser's absence while preaching revival at Centenary Greensboro Dr George Crowell to preach at 11 00. Evening services canceled for high school commencement. Board of stewards meets Monday 7 45. Wednesday prayer and Bible study at 7 30.

Main Street Methodiat Main Street Methodist Church Mallory and South Main J. F. Moser Roscoe Sowers Centenary Church Greensboro George Crowell Board of Stewards

Oak Grove Baptist Services and Baptism Planned

Oak Grove Baptist Church on Hayworth Springs road will hold services tonight and tomorrow at 11 a m. A baptism is scheduled for 3 p m tomorrow at the Deep River below the church.

Oak Grove Hayworth Springs Road

Revival Continues At Church Of The Gospel

North Mal/ St. Baptist special revival services proceed at the Church of the Gospel South and Grace tonight and tomorrow with Rev. J. B. Hopkins of Greensboro preaching tonight at 7 30. Morning and evening messages urge personal answers and decisions. Sunday school at 9 45 and B Y P U at 6 30 with special evening music. Attendance last Sunday was 261, urged to reach 275 tomorrow.

NORTH MAL/ ST. BAPTIST Church of the Gospel, South Grace Christ Hopkins Greensboro

Gospel Tabernacle Plans Sunday Services and Evening Change

Gospel Tabernacle will not hold evening service Sunday due to a baccalaureate sermon at the local high school. Young people meet at 7 p.m. Bible school at 9 46 a.m. with Gene Gatlin in charge. At 11 a.m. Rev. T. H. Willey preaches Under the Circumstances Would You Be Samaritan. Public is cordially invited.

Gospel Tabernacle Bible School Gene Gatlin T. H. Willey Samaritan

Emmanuel Lutheran Sermons Set for Sunday Services

Emmanuel Lutheran will preach The First of Christianity at 11:00 AM with the text And there appeared unto them cloven tongues like as of fire. A second sermon at 8:00 PM titled I, My Brother's Keeper. Sunday schools meet at 9:45.

Emmanuel Lutheran Emmanuel Lutheran Church

Central Friends Bible School Meets With Family Classes

Central Friends Bible school with classes for all family members will meet at 9 46 p m Horace Haworth is superintendent The Brotherhood class for men is led by president D Ralph Parker

Central Friends Bible School Horace Haworth The Brotherhood D. Ralph Parker

Man flees after crash of autos

Police investigated a late night wreck below Blair Park on South Main extending when Mrs. L W Flythe struck a roadster that cut in front. The roadster driver fled after stopping near the Salvation Army building. Police later learned Joe Walden was injured in a separate hit and run near Kernersville, but the other injured party remained unidentified. A police car then collided with another vehicle near Elm and Hoell streets, delaying the search for the fleeing roadster driver. No injuries were reported from the city limits collision.

Blair Park South Main Street L. W. Flythe Salvation Army Guilford General Hospital Joe Walden Kernersville Elm and Hoell Streets Burrus Memorial Hospital Elm Street

Speeding blamed for vast share of traffic deaths and injuries

Exceeding the speed limit caused most of the 2,000,0009 last year’s automobile fatalities and 850,700 injuries, according to traffic safety data.

Crowds Greet Actor Ben Lyon and Wife at Home Visit

About 2 000 fans gathered around the Lyon home at 1211 Johnson Street as Ben Lyon and his wife Bebe Daniels met the cheering crowd on the porch. They planned tea with local hosts before boarding train No. 3 to Baltimore and New York en route to Hollywood.

Lyon Actor Tonigh Ben Lyon Bebe Daniels Ben Ben Lyon, Sr Johnson Street P. B. Raymon Fritsharr Lodge D. A. Rawley L. B. Dutton City School Batimore Hi Sister Ne York Hollywood

Junior Merrymakers In Convention Here

The Supreme Court of the National Order of Junior Merrymakers held its semi annual convention with Grand Court number three of this city as host drawing about 200 delegates from localities including Albemarle and Monroe. A parade led by the American Legion drum and bugle corps preceded a banquet at Bay Street School and the initiation of about 60 candidates. New officers were installed with David T. Yow succeeding W. E B. Crissman as senior Merrymaker. The full convention will meet again in Charlotte on September 3 for elections of national officers.

Supreme Court of the National Order of Junior Merrymakers Grand Court Number Charlott Albemarle Monroe Trophy Council Supreme Court Drum and Bugle Corps Andrew Jackson Post No. 87 American Legion Bay Street School David T. Yow W. E B. Crissman A. B. Camp Albemarle Supreme National Court Mr. Williams Charlotte T. C. King T. P. Lack J. E B. Suttenfield J. A. Mikies R. R. Gray BE. L. Freeman T. E. Henderson W.L. Nance H. W. Cannon J. B. Younts Paul Farrington A. B. Horney Robert Myers C.S. Bennett C. R. Nelson E. E. Kearns R. L. Briggs J. B. Shackleford Dalton Orr Gurney Stroud R. M. Dills J. B. Dunn J. A. Hardison R. H. Smith A. P. Smith Chas. T. Hedgecock W. C. Ward W. W. Anderson J. H. Norwood R. M. Byrd H. L. Joyce Franklin Hutchinson Norwood N. C Dmad Doby A. L. Ford Albemarne DeWitt Hoover Statesville

Revival Winds Down At Ward Street M E Church

Revival at Ward Street M E Church closes tomorrow with services at 11:00 3:00 and 7:30 PM and a tonight 7:30 PM session. About eighty souls saved or reclaimed amid gospel messages from Rev. J W Grace and singing by the Harris Sisters.

Ward Street M. E J. W. Grace Harris Sisters

Michigan's 1934 air facilities count grows to 88

On April 1, 1934 Michigan listed 88 leased airports landing fields and emergency sites. Seven of these facilities were located in Detroit.

Michigan Detroit

A M Osborne Dies at Worthville Rites Planned

A M Osborne 77 longtime Worthville postman died suddenly at home Friday morning. Funeral services will be held Sunday at 3 PM from Bethany Church two miles east of Worthville, with interment in a church cemetery. Survived by wife Adelaide Kivett, daughter Dai Osborne, four sons M C Osborne, E Osborne, W Osborne, Co P Osborne, three sisters and 21 grandchildren. Born in Randolph County in October, he was a son of William P Brook and Delaney Hinshaw Borne.

A. M. Osborne Worthville N. C Bethany Chute Worthvill Adlaide Kivett Randolph Couty Dai Osborne Tee Randolph County William Pebrook Delaney Hinshaw

Damages Sought In Su Against Edwards Oakes Case

Miss Lucille Higing sues George Edwards and Mrs Elizabeth Oakes in municipal court seeking 16 000 damages for injuries from a North Main street automobile collision. The complaint alleges Oakes was driving Ward or vehicle reckless and speeding and failed to stop after the crash. The suit asks 100 for actual damages 5000 for punitive damages and 15000 total damages.

Lucille Higine George Edwards Elizabeth Oakes North Mainstr Oakes

Stallings Addresses Soil Erosion Plan at Civitan Luncheon

Dr J H Stallings spoke at a Greensboro Civitan Club luncheon about the soil erosion prevention program in the river district. Andrew Joy Jr introduced him as Elmer Leak presided. Stallings outlined the five year plan and its economic impact and methods for building resistance to erosion.

Greensboro J. H. Stallings Spea Civitan Club

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Mr. Sykes Asheboro Street Church Farriss O. A.kirkman Kearn'’s Tent and Awning Co Asheboro Road Max Bowes Optometrist ST. High Point Gary City Shoe Shop Legion Shell Tire & Battery CO N. Main St Samuel L. Baylor Merchants’ Association Parrish Man Ward St. M. E Linda Greensboro Club Brunswick
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