Rainwater Is New President Of Furniture Men
The 26th annual Southern Retail Furniture association convention in Greensboro announced Danville Virginia for next year and elected I S Rainwater of Florence South Carolina as president succeeding A J Daffron of Richmond Virginia. Regional vice presidents from eight states were chosen and John A Gilmore of Charlottesville Virginia was reelected secretary and treasurer. FE A Snead of Clifton Forge Virginia is president emeritus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reensboro
Danville
I. S. Rainwater
Florence
S. C
Clarence Haverty
Atlanta
Southern Retail Furniture Association
King Cotton Hotel
Rainwater
A. J. Daffron
Richmond
N. 8. Garrett
Ahoskie
J. W. Johnson
Statesville
L. Overstreet
Greensboro
E. L. Oulla
T. L. Monroe
Laurens
Co. D. Phillips
Greenville
J. H. Huffard
Bluefield
C. B. Clements
John A. Gilmore
Charlottesville
FE. A. Snead
Clifton Forge
Death of PleasAnt Grove resident near church
Petty A Brown aged 538 was found fatally shot near his home three and a half miles east of Pleasant Grove Christian church. Dr G H Sumner the acting county coroner said it was death by own action with no stated cause. Survived by widow Daisy Brown son Elmer stepmother Sarah Brown a half sister Mrs R K Gilliland and five half brothers Bennie Dewey Diffee Ethel and Reuben Brown all of Bennett route 1 Funeral at Pleasant Grove Christian church 2:30 Sunday with Rev C H Caviness. burial in church cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pr. A. Brown Ramseur
Petty A. Brown
Pleasant Grove Christian Church
G. H. Sumner
Daisy Brown
Elmer
Sarah Brown
R. K Gilliland
Bennett
Bennie
Dewey
Diffee
Ethel
Reuben Brown
Route 1
C. H. Caviness
Church
Robert W. Herring Dies at 59 in Fayetteville Hospital
Robert W. Herring a 59 year old lawyer and former district president of Kiwanis died at a Fayetteville hospital after a long illness. The obituary notes his service in the Kiwanis organization and his long legal career. He passed away following a prolonged illness at the local hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. W. Herring
Fayetteville
Robert W. Herring
Kiwanis
Truss Bridge Ribs Form Triangles for Maximum Rigidity
The ribs of a truss bridge are arranged into triangles because triangular bracing yields the most rigid structure possible.
Barnes-Adams Throwing Company Receivership Sale Notice
In the Municipal Court of High Point North Carolina the Barnes-Adams Throwing Company in Receivership will move on June 2 1937 at 9 00 a m before Judge Lew E Teague for confirmation and approval of the proposed sale of the company assets All interested persons must show cause if any at the hearing
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High Point North Carolina
Guilford County
Barnes-Adams Tneowing Company
Lew E. Teague
High Point
Barnes-Adams
Alpha Art Domestic Science Class Closes
The William Penn high school Alpha Art club closed its domestic science class with a buffet supper for 23 regular attendees. The NYA sponsor noted the program’s value as an NYA official asked for a student recommendation for a good job opening. Hazel Parker led 15 lessons emphasizing modern home practices and meal service skills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpha Art
William Penn High School
Alpha Art Club
State Board of Education
NYA
Hazel Parker
Friends of George Roger Recovering At Home
The notice reports George Roger is doing well at his home at 233 Reed Street after an operation at Guilford General Hospital. Miss Hortense Scott returns to Asheboro after visiting relatives here and says she enjoyed her stay immensely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Roger
Reed Street
Guilford General Hospital
Hortense Scott
Asheboro
J. Robbins
Scott
National Singers No 2 to sing at St Stephens Sunday
National Singers No 3 of Winston Salem will perform at St Stephen s church Sunday afternoon at 2 under Progressive Circle No 1 sponsorship. After the music a church dining hall dinner will be served and a cordial invitation extended to all.
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National Singers No
St. Stephens
National Singers No. 3
Winston-Salem
St. Stephen’s Church
Progressive Circle No. 1
Trinity M E Church Willing Workers Host Guessing Party
The Willing Workers club of Trinity M E Church held a guessing party at the home of Mrs. Nettie Core on Monday evening with Mrs. Lala Coletrane as sponsor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity M. E. Church
the Willing Workers Club
Trinity M. E
Nettie Core
Lala Coletrane
Robinson Lewis Nuptials Announced
Mr and Mrs Herbert Robinson announce the marriage of their daughter Martha to Oscar Lewis. The ceremony occurred Sunday afternoon May 29 1937 at Emmanuel Baptist church parsonage with Rev R D Camp officiating. The couple reside with Mrs Lewis parents on Furlough Street.
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Robinson-Lewis
Herbert Robinson
Furlough Street
Martha
Oscar Lewis
Emmanuel Baptist Church Parsonage
R. D. Camp
Raleigh Plans School Changes
Raleigh announces major changes for next school year. Seventh grades will stay in elementary schools and not be mixed with high school freshmen. If the school supplement election passes on June 9 Raleigh will adopt a nine month twelve grade system this fall.
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Enterprise Bureau
Sir Walter Hotel
Raleigh
Publc
Claude Gaddy
Gaddy
Methodist Minister Elgin Williamson Dies at 70
The Rev. Elgin Eugene Williamson, 70, longtime member of the Western North Carolina conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church South, died at a Bay Pines Veterans Hospital. His body will be sent to Winston-Salem, North Carolina, for burial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bay Pines
Fla
Elgin
Eugene Williamson
Western North Carolina
The
Methodist Episcopal Church, South
Veterans’ Hospital
Winston- Salem
N. C
Debate contest winners named at High Point college
Miss Dorothy Bell and Alton Hartman won the senior essayist and oratorical contest at High Point college in Roberts Hall. Bell earned the Charlotte M. Amos medal for The Toad and the Jewel, while Hartman won the orator's medal for Cannoneers, Post. Judges included Unity Nash, N. L. Garner, and Ben L. Herman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Bell
Alton Hartman
High Point College
Roberts Hall
Charlotte M. Amos
Bell
Hartman
Rabinowitz
Paul R. Bowen
J. P. MecKeithen
Davidson Farmer Dies by Own Action Near Lexington
Davidson county farmer Robert L. Young, 23, bachelor and member of a prominent family, was found dead in his home southeast of Lexington. A shotgun lay nearby and coroner J. R. Terry and Sheriff Raymond Bowers ruled death by self-inflicted action. He died hours before discovery. Surviving are two brothers Ollie H. and W. Charles Young of Lexington and two sisters Mrs. W. W. Workman and Mrs. Grover Parks. Funeral was held at Becks Lutheran Church at 11 this morning.
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Lexington
Robert L. Young
Davidson County
Here
J. R. Terry
Raymond Bowers
Ollie H
W. Charles Young
W.W. Og. Workman
Grover Parks
Crosby to Receive Honorary PhD in Music
Spokane. Bing Crosby, Gonzaga alumnus, will be awarded an honorary PhD in music in October. Fellow alumnus Bob Burns is expected to attend the ceremony as announced by university secretary Father Leo J. Robinson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spokane
Wash
Gonsaga
Bing Crosby
Crawling Bob Burns
Leo J. Robinson
Army Vacancies Announced in Winston-Salem
Winston-Salem army recruiting office lists openings for Hawaii in multiple branches including Infantry and Artillery. applicants should report at once to room 242 Post Office building. additional vacancies exist for Panama, first and second corps areas, and Fort Bragg, N C.
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Winston-Salem
Hawaii
Infantry
Shield Artillery
Coast Artillery
Air Corps
Engineers
Quartermaster Corps
Medical Department
Ordnance Department
Army
Wintson-Salem
Panama
Fort Brags
N. C
Solicitor Orders Inquest Continued Into Fayssoux Death
Gastonia May 29 The inquest into the death of Fayssoux Jr was continued tonight after coroner's jury heard several witnesses. Solicitor John G Carpenter ordered the delay to allow the full report of Dr. W B Kilgore state chemist Raleigh on the analysis of the dead man's viscera to be presented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gastonia
Fayssoux, Jr
John G. Carpenter
W. B. Kilgore
Raleigh
Truck Crash Kills 15YearOld Cyclist In Asheville
A truck struck a bicycle in Asheville killing 15 year old John Troy Frisbee and seriously injuring 12 year old Clayton Roberts. A coroner's jury absolved the driver B Reeves of blame.
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Asheville
Here
John Troy Frisbee
Clayton Roberts
Reeves
The Remaking of Jacob
A Sunday School lesson on Genesis 28 33 20 traces Jacob’s journey from deception to faith. It notes Rebekah’s impatience causing exile and God’s later blessing as Jacob wrestles with an angel, receiving the name Israel and a pledge of divine presence. The lesson urges humility before God and explains Bethel as turning point in spiritual life.
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Jacob
Esau
Laban
Rebekah
Isaac
God
Bethel
House of God
Rachel
Abraham
Israel
Johnston County Votes on Liquor Referendum
Johnston County weighed liquor store legislation with a May vote. Other counties including Durham Dare Columbus and Alleghany already held ballots. Wayne Mecklenburg and Washington planned to vote Tuesday.
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Johnston County
Smithfield
Johnston
Durham
Dare
Columbus
Alleghany Ry
Wayne
Mecklenburg
Washington
Rankin Memorial Sunday Services Announced
Rankin Memorial announces Sunday school at 9 45 with preaching at 11 and 7 45 p m Rev Edw Suits to preach both services Christian Endeavor meets at 6 30 p m Mid week prayer Wed 7 45 p m Public invited to attend all services.
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Rankin Memorial
Christian Endeavor
Pilgrim Sunday School
H. C. Dooley
Servic
Welch Memorial Service Schedule
Sunday school at 9 45 a m. Preaching at 11 a m and 730 p m by pastor Dr J D Williams Prayer meeting Wednesday evening at 730 o clock.
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Welch Memorial
J. D. Williams
Sunday services and college commencement events announced
First Sunday school meets at 9 45 with classes for all ages. At 11 Dr G N Humphries delivers High Point College baccalaureate sermon. A capella choir to provide music. No evening services. Commencement at 8 15 with Dr P E Lindley speaking to religious organizations. Mrs R E Ranson addresses Junior church at 11 on My Father s World. Intermediate Endeavor 7 with Rev Ashley B Jones speaking. program officer to be elected afterward.
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G. N. Humphries
High Point College
P. E. Lindley
R. E. Ranson
Intermediate Christian Endeavor Society
Ashley B. Jones
Young People's Christian Endeavor Society
Methodist Bible School and Worship Schedule
Bible school begins at 9 30 a m with worship at 10 45 a m led by Rev H H Robbins pastor. Subject Christ at the Door. Evening sermon at 7 80 oclock The Christian Athlete Prayer meeting Thursday evening at 8 30 led by J Morris Grant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bible School
H. H. Robbins
J. Morris Grant
Calvary Church Service and Choir Schedule
At 11 a m the pastor Rev D W Howell will preach Facing the Promise Land and at 7 30 p m Jesus Call Us Young People choir practice at 1 a Epworth League at 6 45 p m Senior choir practice Wednesday 7 30 p m
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Calvary
D. W. Howell
Promise Land
Jesus Call Us
I A Epworth League
Hayworth Memorial Church Sunday Schedule
Sunday school at 9 45 a m. special service with an old fashioned Methodist love feast at 11 a m. pastor Rev Chas K Gentry preaches Romans 6 13 Be Ye True at 7 15 p m. Wesleyan Young Peoples meeting at 8 p m.
Wesley Memorial Church Weekly Services and Mission Drive
Wesley Memorial schedules 9 45 Sunday school 11 o clock morning service by Dr Embree H Blackard with The Victory of Faith as sermon. Evening topic Friendship with the Eternal continues What Men Live By. Young People choir at 6 and supper at 6 45 with James T Patrick speaking. Spiritual Life committee meets 3 30 Monday. Tomorrow is Helen Sunday with congregants assisting missionary work at Soochow University Soochow China.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley Memorial Church School
Embree H. Blackard
James T. Patrick
Helen Clark
Wesley Memorial
Soochow University
Soochow
China
Oakview to Move Sunday Services to Morning Schedule
The Oakview church announces Sunday school at 10? and morning worship at 11? starting June 6 with Rev. Fred R. Love as preacher. Revival meetings begin then. Weekday cottage prayers and midweek service Thursday night continue as usual.
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Oakview
Winston Highway
Camel Service Station
Fred R. Love
Ward Street Methodist Sunday Activities Update
Sunday school starts at 9 45 A M with preaching at 11 A M by Rev Charles White. Epworth League meets at 7 P M led by Thomas Laine. Midweek prayer is Wednesday at 7 45 P M. Steward and choir activities planned for Friday and other evenings for youth and members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ward Street Methodist Episcopal
Charles White
Epworth League
Thomas Laine
Steward
Thieves Take 600-Pound Safe From Oil Office
Safe weighing 600 pounds was stolen from an oil distributing company office in Charlotte. Officials say the container held only 15 cents, and no other items were reported missing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlotte
Oil Distributing Company
Reckless Driving Charges for Two in Past 24 Hours
In the last 24 hours police charged two individuals with reckless driving and one person with overparking. Authorities urge drivers to slow down and drive carefully to save lives.
Lutheran Sermon and Church Conventions Announced
The 11 o clock sermon will discuss Dangerous Deities with the text Thou shalt have no other gods before me. An 8 p m report will cover the State Synodical Convention held last week at Shelby. The District Brotherhood Convention for Davidson Guilford Forsyth Randolph and Alamance counties convenes Sunday at 3 pm with H M Saffit as president and R A Agner as vice president. about 100 delegates expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shelby
District Brotherhood
Lutheran
Davidson
Guilford
Forsyth
Randolph
Alamance Counties
Emmanuel Brotherhood
H. M. Saffit
Winston- Salem
R. A. Agner
Brotherhood
Christian East Green Worship Services Schedule
Christian East Green announces preaching at 11 am and 7 30 pm with a prayer meeting at 7 30 Wednesday night led by Rev W J Edwards. The public is welcome to attend.
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W. J. Edwards
Sermon and Evening Services at Local Church
The pastor delivers a sermon at 11 o clock on W Green Street and Tryon Street. A Young People's meeting follows at 6:30 p m with evening worship at 7:30 p m.
Episcopal St Marys First Sunday Worship Schedule
On the first Sunday after Trinity Episcopal St Marys conducts holy communion at 7 30 a m church school at 945 a m and morning prayer with a service at 11 a m in the morning.
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ST. Mary's
Presbyterian Sunday Schedule and Meetings
The church outlines a Sunday program with Sunday School at 9 45 led by J D Ross. The 11 o clock sermon is Waiting Upon God and the 7 30 service features The Tragedy of the Commonplace. A Young People meeting at 6 15. Men of the Church supper at 6 30 Monday. Deacons and Associate Deacons meet Monday at 7 30. Mid week prayer meeting Wednesday at 7 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Ross
Lanier Abandonment Case Settled In Thom asville Court
Hoyt Lanier was found guilty of abandonment and non support in Recorders' Court before Judge C W Gilliam. He received a six month road sentence suspended on conditions including paying half court costs and $10 monthly for the child, posting $100 bond and reporting quarterly for two years. Andrew Smith pled guilty to forcible trespass after restitution and received a suspended sentence with costs and monthly good behavior reports for two years.
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Thomasville
Hoyt Lanier
Recorders’ Court
C. W. Gilliam
Andrew Smith
Unusual Gold Diploma Tied to Milton Female Academy
Asheboro man Dr. J. C. Crutchfield owns an inch and a half gold disk diploma bought via J. C. Senter and Mrs. Senter. The medal bears the inscription awarding Miss M. Glenn at Milton Female Academy and notes exam completion dated Sept. 26, 1833. The academy at Yanceyville near Danville, Va., closed in the Civil War and became a hospital before burning later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asheboro
J. C. Crutchfield
M. Glenn
Milton Female Academy
Yanceyville
N. C
Danville
Oak Ridge Grads Given Diplomas
A class of 64 was graduated by Oak Ridge Military Institute. Col. J. W. Harrelson, dean of N. C. State college, delivered the commencement address yesterday in Oak Ridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oak Ridge
Oak Ridge Military Institute
J. W. Harrelson
N. C. State College
Ancient and Modern Necromancy Denounced sermon
The Science Christian Science lesson sermon denounces ancient and modern necromancy Mesmerism and hypnotism. Sunday services begin at 11 o clock at 319 North Main street with a reading room open Tuesday and Thursday afternoons from 2 to 4:30.
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Church and Societies of Christ, Scientist
North Main Street
Is Religion a Burden to Be Addressed at Local Church
Rev Hoy L Fes perman will preach on Is Religion a Burden to his congregation Sunday morning at the Evangelical and Reformed church. The Mission Band meets during the service at its regular place and Christian Endeavor gathers at 7 p m. The pastor's evening sermon titled A Short Bed and a Narrow Blanket. Men form the choir and special music will be performed. Attendance at the evening service rises as the church offers an informal inviting worship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoy L. Fesperman
Mission Band
Christian Endeavor
Baptist N Main St Worship Services and Sermons
Services of worship will convene at 11 a.m. and 7 39 p.m. Rev A Lincoln Falk preaches morning sermon titled Treasures In Heaven and evening sermon The Pleasures of Sin. The public is invited.
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N. Main ST
A. Lincoln Falk
King's Ferry Boat Topic Leads Sunday Services
Dr. Conrad opens at 11 o'clock Sunday with The King's Ferry Boat as the sermon topic. Evening message titled An Arousing Question. Sunday school at 9:45 for all ages. Woman's Missionary Society meets Monday at 3:30 at the church. Prayer service and B T U on Wednesday at 3.00. Public invited to worship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King's Ferry
Conrad
Bible School
Woman's Missionary Society
Sermons on The Sternal Abode of the Lost and The Faultless Christ
Rev C N Royal preaches morning on The Sternal Abode of the Lost and evening on The Faultless Christ. A baptism follows the sermon. Sunday school at 9 30. Baptist Training union 6 pm. Sunday school worker council meets next Wednesday at 6 30 pm.
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C. N. Royal
Baptist Training Union
Sunday School Worker Council
Local Court Hears Drunken Driving Case and Dispositions
John T. Morton of Laurinburg was fined 50 dollars and costs and banned from driving in the state for one year after arraignment before Judge Teague in municipal court. Other cases included: John Beach disorderly house dismissed. Elia Davie Greensboro two counts of larceny 60 days in workhouse. Letha Joiner damage to property assault six months workhouse suspended if she leaves the city for two years and pays costs. W C McCabe damage to property six months on roads suspended for three years with 5 dollars costs and must vacate by tomorrow noon. George Scarlett vacate premises by tomorrow noon.
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John T. Morton
Laurinburg
N. C
Lewis E&. Teague
Teague
John Beach
Osborne Street
Will Sprinkle
Elia Davie
Greensboro
Letha Joiner
Kivett Drive
W. CC
McCabe
Mangum Avenue
Costes
George Scarlett
Lexington Man Is Given Appointment
Governor Hoey appoints H. D. Townsend of Lexington to the state commission for the blind for a five year term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington
Raleigh
Hoey
H. D., Townsend
State Commission For the Blind
Revival services close with all day Church of God gathering
The Church of God schedules an all day revival finishing with morning worship by Rev. E. A. Vannoy who speaks on The Blessedness of Iny. A basket dinner follows at noon, with an afternoon service at 2 featuring Wonderful Christ and His New Church. Baptismal service at 4 and Evangelistic service at 7. Public invited.
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Spi
Grove
Dla
E. A. Vanney
Selist
Iny
Vannoy
Christ
Central Friends Bible School and Worship Schedule
At 9 45 a m Horace Worth superintendent invites families to fully graded Bible school. At 11 a m Central Friends hosts worship with Sykes on Gods and Ours. Special music under Miss Mord. No evening program. Mid week meeting Wednesday 7 30 pm with the pastor. Everyone invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horaceworth
the Brotherhood
Our City
Tom A
Central
Sykes
Miss Mord
Central Friends
Nex
Kings High
Springfield Sunday School and family day notice
A Springfield church announces a Sunday School convening at 11 oclock with a vacation service to follow. Families are urged to attend together as a Bible is provided. Tomorrow night the E societies meet led by Purcella. Next Wednesday brings a cottage prayer meeting at Mrs. Frank Plummer home.
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Springfield
Casion
T E
Purcella
Frank Plummer
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