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High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

May 19, 1956

Page

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Pastor resigns to lead First Baptist Rutherfordton

The Rev. Lloyd W. Garner Jr. will resign as pastor of Reavis Memorial Baptist Church on June 30 to become pastor of First Baptist Church in Rutherfordton. During five years at Reavis Memorial, eight acres were acquired, a $15,000 solal hut built, a $55,000 educational building erected, and a $28,000 ranch-style parsonage completed. Church membership grew from a small group to over 30 with budgets exceeding $20,000.

Lloyd W. Garner Jr Reavis Memorial Baptist Church First Baptist Church Rutherfordton Reavis Memorial Mildred Dills

Stevenson Leads In Oregon Primary After Big Vote

Oregon primary returns show Adlai Stevenson edging Estes Kefauver for the Democratic delegates while Dwight Eisenhower maintains a strong lead for the Republican ticket. Write-in activity and late arrivals affected results, with Morse leading in the Democratic write-ins and Nixon receiving a notable Republican write-in tally.

Portland Adlai Stevenson Blicans Oregon Tevenson California Estes Kefauver Rey Eisenhower Wayne Morse Stevenson Kefauver Nixon Hitchcock McKay Ae. Smith Morse

Global arms cut sparks mixed reactions in London and Washington

Soviet calls for rapid disarmament meet divergent views as Britain eyes no major defense cuts while promising to match Western reductions. Prime Minister Eden welcomes some cuts but says risks remain. In the United States Defense Secretary Wilson states forces will stay at current size for years with new weapons planned.

Lonton Britain United States Russia London Washington Laborites Soviet Union Eden Wilson

Wesleyan Speaker Plan Series of Methodist Services

Dr William R Locke of High Point College will speak at the 1 oclock service at Wesley Memorial Methodist Church Jamestown with music directed by Carey J Davis The series includes morning services at Wak Sones and Hayworth Church and an afternoon service at First Church on Winkie Street The Chapel Choir from the Abbott's Creek Missionary Renee Church will participate with special music remains to be announced More on page two.

de. &. Nicholson General Conference Wak Sones Baleshama Memorial Jamestown Hayworth Church Newton Street First Winkie Street Wesley Memorial Methodist Church Abbott's Creek Renee Church

Hodges Sees N C Convention Aiding Adlai Effort

North Carolina Democratic convention endorsements may boost Adlai Stevenson’s national nomination bid. Governor Hodges said he would welcome presenting delegates for Stevenson and rejected segregation as a basis for voting. He noted a platform committee deadlock and kept focus on endorsing Stevenson if given the chance.

Raleigh North Carolina Adlai Stevenson Gow

Indonesian Politicians Favor Sukarno Visit

Jakarta’s leading paper criticizes President Sukarno’s U.S. trip as a limited gesture in a broader struggle of political leaders. Some lawmakers insist the trip will yield benefits, arguing U.S. Asia policy and Indonesia prospects will improve despite mixed signals from Moscow and other rivals.

Jakarta Indonesia Sukarno United States U. S Asia Keng Po Moscow

Senate Aiken backs farm bill for White House approval

Senator Aiken urged President Eisenhower to sign the farm bill once the House accepts it, hoping for swift passage next week. The measure, approved by the Senate, would fund a $1200.60 bank program to pay farmers to retire surplus land and includes parity pricing provisions, replacing Eisenhower's vetoed broader bill.

Washington Senate Sen Aiken R-Vt Eisenhower House Peteen Eta Teen Ellender White House Eisenhowers

Veteran Kentucky judge visits for Sedgefield horse show

The Sunday Enterprise previews tomorrow's issue featuring a 21 year veteran female horse judge from Kentucky attending the annual prime horse flesh exhibit at Sedgefield. Story notes her expertise and prominence in the event. Also teased are Miss High Point and Miss Thomasville beauty contests as part of weekend plans.

Kentucky Sedgefield Tomorrow's Sunday Enterprise Thomasville High Point Miss Thomasville

Truman Guides Tour of Ancient Roman Sights

President Harry S. Truman tours ancient Roman sights in a formal visit described as a guided look at historic landmarks. The account notes his appearance alongside embassy aides as he steps from a climate controlled limousine to view sites.

Harry Truman Truman

Korean leaders refuse to resign after election

S Korean leaders say they will not resign, asserting the people's will shown in the election. Two Seoul papers Hangook Ibo and Times report a secret Cabinet meeting where party leaders were embarrassed by President Rhee’s 52 percent vote share versus 8 percent forecast.

Seoul Rhee Ad Ee Ewees Eee Times Hangkook Ibo Hangkook

Pope Voices Moral Opposition to Artificial Insemination

In Vatican City Pope Pius XXII or the pontiff in office today condemned artificial insemination for humans calling it morally wrong. He clarified his remarks targeted the test tube practice and its artificial ploy to alter natural procreation.

Vatican City Pius

Armed Forces Day Demonstration Shrinks Planed Display

Secretary of Defense Wilson outlined an exhibition of military power intended for peace not intimidation. He said the U S would maintain current force size with better gear while reducing planned flyovers and missiles to limit disarmament concerns. The event would feature Air Force missiles at Bolling and Nike missiles viewed by civilians, marking a global observance.

Wilson United States Weckington Baltimore Washington Bolling Air Senetablic Michigan Redstone Army Navy

Power for Peace seen in Armed Forces Day displays

Army and air forces staged a nationwide show across North Carolina and other states to mark Armed Forces Day with the theme Power for Peace. At Ft Bragg and Pope AFB demonstrations featured parachute drops, shelling, special forces performances, precision drills and prisoner interrogation examples. Major Gen Paul D Adams reviewed the retreat parade as units from Ft Bragg and Cherry Point participated.

North Carolina United States Ft. Bragg Pope Air Force Base Tith Special Forces Group S2nd Airborne Division 782Nd Ordinance Battalion 82Nd Reconnaissance Co Paul D. Adams Xviii Airborne Corps Cheriotte Sind Division 325Th Airborne Infantry Bragg Navy Air National Guard Sath Airborne FSG Éth Charlotte Fayetteville-Ft. Bragg Asheboro Durham Lancaster Raleigh Wilmington Lamberton Dunn Weeksville Naval Air Camp Lejeune Marine Air Group 26 Marine Air Station Cher Rocky Mount

Civic Sunday Observed by Local Churches

Local churches will observe Civic Sunday during worship services tomorrow with cooperation from the Chamber of Commerce. Howard Pancoast chairs the civic committee. the Rev. Robert G. Tuttle says all Alliance ministers are notified and support the observance.

Highee Focal Howard Pancoast Civic Committee Chamber of Robert G. Tuttle First Methodist Church The Alliance Sun Ming

Nasser Declares Egypt Free To Buy Arms Worldwide

Egyptian Premier Gamal Abdel Nasser says Egypt is free to buy arms from any source in any quantity and will resist foreign efforts to limit arms imports. He spoke to naval cadets amid reports Egypt may buy Chinese arms, and a press ban accompanied the flag ceremony.

Alexandria Egypt Gamal Abdel Nasser Nateer Nasser China Lim Natonal Mewa Cusmey Recone Ae Tacie Sas Sibase

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