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High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1936

Page

12

Court declines set aside 8000 verdict in Mil dred Burchfield case

Judge Teague refused to set aside the 8000 verdict awarded to R. M. Burchfield as administrator after a hit and run death of 12 year old Mil dred Burchfield on North Main Street near her curb market. The court signed the judgment after denying the excessive-amount motion. Two divorces were granted after juries heard evidence. Wister Miller from Clara Garner Miller and F A Link from Catherine Jane Link.

Lewis E. Teague R. M. Burchfield Mildred Burchfield B. Fr. Lassiter Bascom Lassiter Thomasville Lassiters North Main Street Burchfield Palintiff Wister Miller Clara Garner Miller F. A. Link Catherine Jane Link W. R. Futrelle Ed H. Smith J. 8. Moffitt Howell Kyser E. A. Wright Gaston A. Johnson Horace Haworth Chas. McAnally L. B. Williams J. A. Myatt Eugene Shaw Peterston

Mr and Mrs R L Borum Visit the Sick on Sunday

Mr and Mrs R L Borum spent Sunday morning visiting the sick and shut-ins, offering support and fellowship in the community.

R. L. Borum

High Point seniors graduate as Kirkman urges school supplement

C. Arthur Kirkman urged friends of schools to vote for the city school supplement at the upcoming election during the High Point high school graduation exercises. The auditorium was packed as 206 seniors received diplomas, followed by awards and benediction.

Friends of High Point High School Friends of Education C. Arthur Kirkman High Point Kirkman America C. 8. Grayson C. C. Williams First Presbyterian Church Henry Grady Owens A. Coke Cecil Mr. Kirkman

Hume resigns as conservator of Greensboro bank

Ben L. Hume resigns as agent and conservator of the North Carolina Bank and Trust company. J. Temple Gobbel is promoted to fill the vacancy. The liquidation board, with approval from banks commissioner Gurney Hood, awaits Judge H. Hoyle Sink's confirmation. Depositors await a July 1 distribution of about 30 percent in dividenda.

Greensboro Herman S. Falk North Carolina Bank and Trust Company Ben L. Hume J. Temple Gobbel Hume Gurney P. Hood H. Hoyle Sink 12Th Judicial District Judge Sink Clyde Jones Southern Realty Company Ben Cone and Associates Southeastern Realty Company Falk

Koonce Elected by Merrymakers at Spring Banquet

Junior Merrymaker Court No. 3 held a spring banquet at the Sheraton with A. J. Koonce presiding in J. H. Jennings absence. New officers were elected for the year including J. H. Jennings as senior past, J. Paul Williamson as junior, and Reece Williams as treasurer. Initiates included C. C. Covington and J. F. Saunders. Rev. B M Crosley presided.

Merrymaker Court No Sheraton Hotel A. J. Koonce J. H. Jennings Trophy Council Hall J. Paul Williamson

Oak Ridge Military Institute to hold final drill and parade

The Oak Ridge Military Institute cadet corps presents its last public appearance of the year on Sunday at 3 30 PM in its commencement parade. Greensboro's state champion American Legion drum and bugle corps will join as guests for the exhibition.

Enterprise Oak Ridge Cadet Corps The Oak Ridge Military Institute Greensboro American Legion

McDonald Rally Set for Monday in Wallburg District

A rally for the gubernatorial candidate Dr Ralph McDonald will be held Monday night at 8 in the Wallburg school auditorium. Sam Finch, Davidson county McDonald committeeman, organized the event. Speakers include C O McMichael and W Reade Johnson, Winston-Salem attorneys.

Wallburg Ralph McDonald Abbott’s Creek Sam Finch Davidson County McDonald C. O. McMichael W. Reade Johnson Winston-Salem

Notable Names List Of Local Residents

A compilation of residents including Joseph Woodrow Wilson Juanita Maggie Winslow Margaret Agnes Wood William Hosea Workman Lorraine Elizabeth Worth Cicero Arthur York Raymond Patterson York Beremy Louise Young and Edna ow appears in a community notice. The list preserves family and household names with no events or actions attached.

C. K. Gentry Hayworth Memorial Wesleyan Methodist Church High Point High School John Calvin Abels, Jr Mildred Janet Allen Marvin Emery Allred Elizabeth Allene Amos George Henry Andrews Pauline Armentrout Helen Smith Asbury Andra Athanasiou Frances Virginia Atkins Bernard Owen Bales Nick C Cornelia Elizabeth Harbinson Dorothy Almena Harris Sarah Frances Hart John Walter Hedrick, Jr James Burder Hensley Clifford Reginald Hinshaw, Jr Eric Charlies Hinton Myrtle Mae Hodges Alice Carter Hoffman Nell Elizabeth Holton Donald Bruce Hubbard Arnold Beltram Huff Mary Irene Hunsucker Mildred Paulina Hutchins Elizabeth Alexander Idol Marthe Anderson Idol Nora Dorothy Idol Hal Ingram Thomas Remfry Pitts Ruth Whiteen Pollock William Edgar Poovey Frank B. Potts Daphne Marie Pugh Anna Mae Reeves Wesley Milton Rich Madge Gwendolyn Robbina John Rogers Robinson Charles Raymond Samuels Jack Samuels Lucile Keller Saunders Harry Roland Schwartz Malley Preston Sechrest Anne Seward Helen Amelia Shaw Cora Elizabeth Shields Hal W. Shipwash Jeanette Christine Short Richard Addison Short James Franklin Sink Margaret Virginia Sink Ivan Lee Sisk Lester Andrew Smith Gaston Worth Smoot Numa Edward Snyder, Jr James F. Sommer Fay Nell Kathryn Sprye Walter Clement Sprye John Nathaniel Stanley Mattie Ellen Stilley Mary Alice Strickland Rufus Alvin Strickland A. Maurice Stuart, Jr Henry Norman Surratt Marion Georgia Surrett Henry Marvin Taylor, Jr Sarah Merritt Taylor Fred Woodrow Teague Barbara Elizabeth Thomas Sophia Eileen Thomas Drury Blair Thompson Richard van Benthuysen Edith Vance Branson Co Wall Charles Warren Betty Gwyn Weaver Mary Frances Webb George Davis Webster Donald Ellwood Webby J. Cc. Whitt Mary Bessie Wiley Jewell F. Williams Ruth Williamson Bob Draugh On Wilson Joseph Woodrow Wilson Juanita Maggie Winslow Margaret Agnes Wood William Hosea Workman Lorraine Elizabeth Worth Cicero Arthur York Raymond Patterson York Beremy Louise Young Edna Ow

Sunday Services in High Point Church Highland

Sunday services at High Point Church marked by Rev H H Robbins pastor with preaching at 11 by Rev J W Shell of Pittsburgh and at 7:30 by Rev D L Custis of Mt Vernon Sunday school at 9 30 and young people at 6 45 with a prayer meeting Wednesday night at 7 80.

Spirit-Filled Life Sermon by Dr John W Hawley

Dr John W Hawley pastor of Wesley Memorial and member of the Methodist Protestant General Conference will preach tomorrow morning on The Spirit-Filled Life. No evening service to allow attendance at First Methodist Protestant church service.

Wesley Memorial John W. Hawley Methodist Protestant Church of Pittsburgh Methodist Protestant General Conference High Point First Methodist Protestant Church

Wesleyan Methodist Church Bulletin for Hickory Chapel

Rev J L Bolen pastors Sunday school at 9 45 am and preaching at 11 am W Y P 8 at 6 30 pm with preaching at 7 30 pm Mid week prayer meeting Wednesday night at the church

Hayworth Memorial Sunday Schedule and Evening Addresses

Sunday school at 9 45 a m 11 4 m sermon by the pastor The Beauty of Holiness At 7 15 p m the pastor speaks to the young people on Living On the Rim of Your World High school graduates invited to the evening service Senior Y M W B meets at 6 p m

Hayworth Memorial

Seventh Day Adventist Meeting Times

The Bible study class will meet Sunday evening at 6 o clock. Prayer meeting Wednesday at 7 30. Sabbath school next Saturday at 9 30. Home Missionary meeting at 10 45. Elder W L Killen to conduct devotional hour at 11 20 a m. Missionary Volunteers meet Saturday at 4 16 p m.

Home Missionary W. L. Killen

Episcopal Sunday Services and Church Activities

The schedule lists Holy Communion at 7 30 a m Morning church school at 9 45 a m and morning prayer with sermon at 11 a m Evening prayer at 6 30 p m. on the Sunday after Ascension in the parish.

Reverend Williamson Transfers to Roxboro Church

Women Memorial A M E church pastor D Williamson leaves after four years for Queen Chapel Roxboro by Bishop M H Davis promotion. Dr J C Grady of Virginia conference appointed to fill vacancy arrives and will conduct services Sunday. Miss Grace Harris of Washington DC visits her mother Mrs Legrand on Hoover Street.

Women’s Memorial Roxboro Circuit D. Williamson Women's Memorial Queen Chapel Church Roxboro M. H. Davis Second Episcopal District Davis J. C. Grady Virginia Conference Grady Grace Harris Washington, D. C Legrand Hoover Street

Pentecostal Revival Set At Local Church

Revival services begin Sunday morning at the Pentecostal Holiness church with Rev. J. F. Goins of Jonesville conducting. The former local pastor has just completed a successful meeting at Mt. Airy and will lead special music for each service inviting the public.

Pentecostal Holiness Church J. F. Goins Jonesville Mt. Airy

Final Rites Held For Mr Presnell

Final rites for Alexander Presnell 82 who died at his son A D Presnell 1106 Doris Street were held Friday afternoon at 8 from the residence. Rev Hoyle Love of the West End Baptist church conducted the rites with pallbearers James Hammett Tom Hammett Paul Coffer and N A McDonald. Interment was in Oakwood cemetery.

Alexander Presnell A. D. Presnell Doris Street Hoyle Love West End Baptist Church James Hammett Tom Hammett Paul Coffer N. A. McDonald Oakwood Cemetery

Braxton Craven Page Files For Bankruptcy

Greensboro May 23 Special Braxton Craven Page accountant 412 Otteray Drive High Point has filed in U S district court a formal request to be adjudged bankrupt. He lists liabilities 6638.12 assets 14000 all insurance policies. personal property exemption 600.

Greensboro Braxton Craven Page Otteray Drive High Point United States District Court

Worship and church events in Springfield

Tomorrow morning at regular hour Rev. F V Hanna president of the Illinois Methodist Protestant Conference will preach. Tomorrow night the three CEB societies meet at 6 30. Next Wednesday auxiliary meets at Mrs Ava Lowe with Mrs Linville Walton co hosting. Cottage prayer at J A Fraley home on Springfield road. Vacation Bible school opens Monday at 1 30 for two weeks.

Suringfield F. V. Hanna Linois Methodist Protestant Conference C. EB Woman's Auxiliary Ava Lowe Linville Walton Cottage J. A. Fraley Springfield Road

Sykes to Teach Bible Hour at Archdale Friends Church

Minister Tom A Sykes leads graded Bible school at 9 45 a m with Pres Ralph Parker and Brotherhood inviting all to Bible hour. Morning worship features Sykes on The Great Days of Quaker Faith and Practice and evening service on The Joy of Religious Extravagance. Summer vesper series starts Sundays at Archdale playground with 6 pm outdoor services leaving church services suspended.

Tom Alderman Sykes Graded Bible School Ralph Parker The Brotherhood Men Tom A. Sykes Annex Christian Endeavor Archdale Friends Playground

Church of God Services and Activities

The church at 1012 Asheboro Street schedules Sunday school at 10 a.m. and preaching at 11 a.m. Rev. B. O. Privett will deliver the message on Why I Am a Member of the Church of God. Young People meet at 7:15 p.m. with the topic The Chosen Nation of Five Girls. An evening preaching service follows with the subject But Ye Have Not Learned Christ.

Asheboro Street B. O. Privett Church of God Christ

Methodist Protestants hold services this Sunday

Sunday school begins at 9 45 with Rev W H Straughan D D president of the General Conference to speak at 11 00. Evening service at 8 00 features Rev J A Eddins D D. Junior Church gathers at 11 led by Rev J H Lynch returning missionary from Japan. Young People and Senior C E do not meet.

Rinstt W. H. Straughan D. D J. A. Eddins J. H. Lynch Japan C. E

Welch Memorial Sermon by Dr Heininger at 11

Sunday school at 9 45 a m. Preaching at 11 by Dr C S Heininger pastor of M P church Jeffersonville Ohio and member of the General Conference in session here. No evening service.

Welch Memorial Sunday School C. S. Heininger M. P. Church Jeffersonville Ohio General Conference of the M. P

Rankin Memorial Sunday Services Schedule

Sunday school starts at 9 45 a m. At 11 a m Rev G W Haddaway D D Baltimore Md executive secretary of the Board of Missions of the General Conference will deliver the message. Junior and Senior C E B societies meet at 6 45 p m. There will be mid week services.

Rankin Memorial G. W. Haddaway D. D Baltimore Board of Missions of the General Conference C. EB

Church Schedule for Sunday Services and Prayer Meeting

Preaching at 11 a.m. by Dr George R. Brown a General Conference member. An 8 p.m. sermon by a Conference member. Prayer meeting next Wednesday afternoon. Sunday school meets at the usual hour.

George R. Brown General Conference

Bottled-in-Bond Liquor Seized at Filling Station Raid

J W Johnson of Shamrock Service station was jailed on bond after deputies and police raided a Winston Salem highway filling station, seizing about 80 pints of bottled-in-bond whiskey including Canadian Club and White Horse. He faces prohibition charges and a Monday court appearance before Judge Lewis E Teague.

J. W. Johnson Shamrock Libel Winston- Salem Highway Canadian Club White Horse Johnson Lewis E. Teague

Juniors Celebrate Eighty Third Anniversary Event

Hundreds of Junior Order members and families gather in Lexington for the National Junior Order eighty third anniversary and visitation day at the Junior Order Orphans Home. A program at Sam F. Vance Auditorium features the Little Symphony orchestra and chorus. Monroe Adams leads talks, followed by a baseball game between the Junior Home and Oxford Orphanage in the afternoon.

Lexington Junior Order National Junior Order Sam F. Vance Littl Symphony Orchestra Order Monroe Adams Oxford

Soul And Body Subject of Church Services

Christian Science churches will discuss Soul And Body in Sunday services at 1 a.m. at 3091 North Main Street. Sunday school meets at 9 45 a.m. Reading room hours are Tuesday and Thursday 2 30 to 4 30 p.m. The public is invited to attend and use the reading room.

Churches and Societies of Christ, Scientist North Main Street

Holiness Pilgrim Church Revival Schedule

Holiness Pilgrim church at 612 Highland Avenue posts a Sunday school at 9 30 a m and morning service at 11 a m with Rev C L Ruth and an evening service at 7 30 p m Rev J F Goins a former pastor will preach for two weeks or longer Revival begins at 7 30 p m Young People meet at 6 15 p m Bible school 9 45 a m Prayer meetings Wednesday and Friday at 7 30 p m at Mrs J T Fosters Grace Street

C. L. Ruth J. T. Foster Grace Street C. Francia Noble Highland Avenue J. F. Goins

East Green Street Sunday Schedule Totals

Sunday school at 9 45. Preaching at 11 a m. Mr Johnson to preach Sunday night at 7 30 as pastor away. Young people meeting Sunday evening at 5 45.

East Green Street Johnson Young People's Meeting

Chapel of Christ Bible School and Services Schedule

Bible school at 9 45 a m Communion at 11 morning service following. Evening service at 7 30 p m.

Chapel OF Christ Bible School

Evangelical and Reformed Pastor Preaches in Buffalo

Rev. C. E. Kidd of the Evangelical and Reformed and Methodist Protestant church in Buffalo New York will conduct morning services at 11:00 and evening services at 8:00 with the sermon Multiplying Your Worth Prayer service is at 7:30 on Wednesday and choir practice follows. Sunday school meets at 9:45 and Christian Endeavor at 7:00 p.m.

Kidd Methodist Protestant Church Buffalo N. Y Christian Endeavor Johnson D. D Ohio Methodist Protestant Conference Will Delling Williamson

Sermon by Rev. Frank L Brown at Lutheran Emanuel

The Rev. Frank L. Brown of Columbus Ohio will preach at 11 o clock with an evening service at 8. The sermon topic is Jesus Departs For Heaven.

Emmanuel Frank L. Brown D. D Columbus, O Jesus Heaven

Stolen Rings Report From Mrs. Pierce Home

Mrs. Clarence Pierce reports rings stolen from her residence at 1108 Anderson Street. The loss includes a wedding band with five chipped diamonds a small dinner ring with three diamonds and a diamond ring valued at 65 dollars. A suspect name was given to police.

Clarence Pierce Anderson Street

Two Juveniles Accused in Stabbing of Emma Miller

Emma Miller a Black woman of 302 Taylor street was stabbed last night and taken to Burrus Memorial hospital with head wound and arm cut. Martha and Sue Smith, sisters and juveniles, were accused of the affray. Miller said she was cut with a witch blade knife and her condition was not serious.

Emma Miller Negress Taylor Street Burrus Memorial Hospital Martha Sue Smith

Pistol Stolen From Case of C. Le Long

Police report a pistol taken from the case of C. Le Long during last night. No clues or suspects named.

C. le Long

Clyde V. Dickens Killed in Thomasville Car Incident

Clyde V. Dickens of 206 Graham Street died after being struck by a car driven by Ernest Black near the East Main Street post office yesterday at 6 pm. He worked for the Thomasville Chair Company and is survived by his wife, a daughter Mrs Ray Bowers, and two sons Stuart and Clyde Dickens Jr. Funeral at Thomasville Baptist Church today at 3 pm.

Thomasville Clyde V. Dickens Gaham Street Ernest Black East Main Street Dickens Russell City Memorial Hospital Ray Bowers Route Two Stuart Clyde Dickens, Jr Thomasville Baptist Church

Meaning of Fellowship and Love Story Sermons At Local Churches

At Baptist N Main 8st worship services start 7 30 with morning sermon The Meaning of Fellowship Evening message Watch Your Associates and a Love Story will be preached by Rev Roy Farmer former pastor of Cambridge First Methodist Church The pastor C will deliver the evening sermon True Sunday schedule includes 9 30 and 6 45 p m Baptist Training also listed.

Green Roy Farmer First Methodist Church of Cambridge Churity

Rev J N Link to Preach at Sunday Service in City

Rev J N Link will preach at the Sunday evening service in the city. BR T U will conduct the Wednesday service at 7 o clock. Bible lesson Sunday morning begins at 9.

J. N. Link Methodist Protestant BR T. U

Parish Masses and Devotions Schedule

The notice lists Sunday masses at the ward's church and devotions starting after 10. Other hours include Sunday and Monday devotions with High Masses Monday at 8:00 AM. A weekly Saturday service runs from 7 to 8.

Ward's

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