Asheboro Man John C Skeen Dies Sudden in Denton
John C Skeen age 68 of Asheboro died suddenly at the home of Henry Royals in Trinity at 10 a m He was a salesman for North State Baking Co Surviving include two sons two daughters six brothers one sister and fourteen grandchildren Funeral services will be at Blal Ridge Friends Church near High Point Monday at 2 pm with burial in the church cemetery The body will be moved to Tom Skeens in Trinity for Monday afternoon viewing
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Josie Hopkins
High Point
C. H. Vestal
Asheboro
Enos
Ill
Trinity
Harrisnd Lee
Jesse
Kimax
N. C
Tom
Joe L. Sawyer
Highoint
Blar Ridge Friends Church
Fles
Yn Lee Gardner Jackson
Tom Skeen
Trinity Aday
Gas introduction met fierce opposition in England
The proposal to introduce gas faced strong resistance, with armed guards required at sites where it was implemented. The controversy centered on safety, control, and public acceptance during the initial adoption phase.
Butter Tea? Confederates Repaint Uniforms With Bark
Confederate soldiers were nicknamed butter ts because their uniforms were dyed with bark from butter t trees, a colorful but contested origin for the term.
Local Group To Present Drama Tonight At Wes Ley Memorial Church
A one act play The Unbroken Line will be shown at Wesley Memorial Church tonight at 8 in the church auditorium. over 50 participants from youth to adults will enact scenes showing the church school’s role in guiding families and training youth. An offering will be taken to support church school work and the Conference Board of Christian Education.
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Wesley Memorial Church
Church
Church School
Ray Nibbelink
Harold Amos
Glover Bedford
Troy Davis
Edgar Hatcher
Jimmy Malenkos
Riley Elliot
Tommy Kearns
Joe Woollen
Homer Barrett
Neal Craig
Arthur Utley
Bill Simmons
Bill Hall
Geneva Crowder
Marie Snider
Elsie Mollette
Martha Jean Burton
Allen Godwin
Harold Austin
John Crowder
Lawrence Matton, Jr
E. T. Harrison
W. L. Jackson
Charles McAnally
Evelyn Atkins
Claude Kimrey
Jimmy Lovelace, Jr
al Kiemme
Bobby Smith
Bobby Stone
David Lindsay
Donald Macintosh
Franklin Ridge
Ernest Welch
James Lewis
Margaret Andrews
Lawrence Byrum
Conference Board of Christian Education
Caldwell Speaks to Kernersville Grange
Hary B. Caldwell master of the North Carolina State Grange spoke at Kernersville Grange No. 679 in the Junior Order Hall at 8 15 p m Thursday night. He outlined work of the state Grange and rural consumer issues, drawing a large attendance of members and visitors.
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Kernersville
Hary B. Caldwell
North Carolina State Grange
Kernersville Grange
State Organization of Farmers and Farm Women
J. W. McCorkle
The
Grange
North Carolina
Walden Day Observed at Pilgrim Church Honoring Dr Henry Walden
Today at Pilgrim Congregational Church High Point observes Walden Day honoring Dr Henry Ruffan Walden educational minister for years of service. At 73 he has served as postmaster postal inspector teacher and minister and contributed to church building and religious life in High Point.
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Walden
Pilgrim
Pilgrim Congregational Christian Church
Henry Ruffan Walden
Congregational Church
High Point
Cherry Street church to dedicate addition with multiple speakers
Cherry Street Presbyterian Church begins a week of services at 3 pm today to dedicate its new addition. The program includes music by the William Penn High School Glee Club, remarks by Elder C W Robinson, sermons by Rev C A Washington and Rev J P Johnson, and a solo by Mrs Ethel G Cobb.
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Cherry Street Presbyterian Church
William Penn High School
C. W. Robinson
C. A. Washington
Ethel G. Cobb
J. P. Johnson
Church Street Presbyterian Church
Salisbury
J. E. Melton
Calvary Baptist Church
Edgar Hartley
High Point Y. M. C. A
J. L. Smith
Grace Presbyterian Church
Winston-Salem
O. C. Williamson
First Presbyterian Church
Eri. L. Peterson
Church Street High School
Thomasville
H. C. Miller
St. James Presbyterian
Greensboro
J. Carl Sink
Calvary observes anniversary with photo unveiling
Calvary Baptist Church marks its first anniversary with a 3 PM service featuring the unveiling of a photograph of late founder Rev. W. P. Robbins. The event, sponsored by the Pastor's Aid Society, will include representation from Gethsemane, First Baptist Trinity, and Yadkin Grove in Salisbury. Walter McCloud will speak on Recognizing the Present Administration. Six junior groups will report on the ongoing financial drive.
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Calvary Baptist Church
W. P. Robbins
Pastor’s Aid Society
Walter McCloud
Mt Vernon to Hold Spring Revival
Mt Vernon Baptist Church starts its spring revival this evening at 8 o clock and runs through the week. Evangelist and gospel singer Rev P B Bynum, pastor of New Zion Baptist Church Greensboro, will lead the services.
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Mt. Vernon Baptist Church
P. B. Bynum
New Zion Baptist Church of
Greensboro
Four Feathers Girl Scouts Program At St Mark Church
The Federation of Church Clubs of St Mark Methodist Church presents Four Feathers Girl Scout Troop 25 in a program this evening at eight o clock. The show aims to enlighten and entertain with youth activities and community outreach.
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Girl Scouts
ST. Mark
Federation of Church Clubs of
St. Mark Methodist Church
Four Feathers Girl Scout
Nation faces massive expansion to 50 000 war planes
Washington reports that a 50 000 plane air force would require far larger manpower including 56 000 heavy bombers 17 500 pursuit planes and 15 000 mixed roles plus 250 000 ground crew and 200 000 to 250 000 supply troops. Anti aircraft units would also be reinforced to protect major targets like New York City.
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Enterprise
Washington
Roosevelt
Congress
U. S
New York City
Parents urged to attend Girl Scout enlightenment meeting
The notice calls on parents and other interested persons to attend a Gir Scout work briefing, emphasizing the importance of parental involvement in scouting activities.
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Gir
Ladies' Aid Circle No 3 Meeting at Mrs Ford Home
Ladies' Aid Circle No 3 of St. Mark Methodist Church will meet at the home of Mrs James Al ford at 1110 Downing Street on Tuesday evening at 8 o'clock.
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St. Mark Methodist Church
James Alford
Downing Street
St. Eva Williams Hosts Ladies Aid Circle Meeting
Ladies' Aid Circle No. 1 of St. meets at Mrs. Eva Williams home on Kivett Drive Tuesday evening at o'clock.
Ladies Home Missionary Society Meets at Parish House
The Brooks Memorial Methodist Church society meets Monday evening at 8 at the parish house. Miss Lee Ketta Staley will sponsor the meeting.
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Ladies Home Missionary Society of
Brooks Memorial Methodist Church
Ten Junkers shot down in single battle over France
The air ministry said ten German Junkers bombers were shot down by nine Hurricane fighters in a single battle over France yesterday.
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London
Air Ministry
France
Sleep hours claim contradicts standard guidance
Scientists challenge common guidance by suggesting seven percent of a day as sufficient sleep for a typical adult. The statement contrasts with traditional eight hours, citing studies on sleep needs and the ability of individuals to function well with reduced rest.
Mars Hill Holiness Church Sunday Services
Mars Hill Holiness Church schedules Sunday school at 9 45 morning worship at 11 preaching at 3 oclock by Rev H B Watson of Mt Carmel Baptist Church Winston Salem Y P H A at 630 and evening worship at 7 30 pastor Rev W C Cook will speak during morning and evening services.
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Mars Hill
Blind Association Head Returns Home From Kernersville Visit
H. G. Hasley of Burlington former president of the North Carolina Association of Workers for the Blind, spent several days in Kernersville as a guest at Rev. C. B. Way’s parsonage. He traveled alone by train and bus, one of the few blind North Carolinians to do so. Until recently he tuned pianos for public schools across several counties.
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Kernersville
H. G. Hasley
Burlington
North Carolina Association of Workers For the Blind
C. B. Way
Cherry Street Methodist Church
Easley
North Carolina
King Mtesa of Uganda Largest Harem Legend Cited
The article cites King Mtesa of Uganda in Africa as reputed to possess the world’s largest harem with about seven thousand wives in his seraglio.
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King Mtesa
Uganda
Africa
Seraglio
Local youth elected to head Mars Hill club
George Mathews son of H W Mathews of High Point was elected president of the Seriblerus Club at Mars Hill Junior College where he is a prominent student.
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Mars Hill Club
Mars Hill
George Mathews
H. W. Mathews
High Point
Seriblerus Club
Mars Hill Junior College
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