Wesley Memorial Loses Beloved Pastor Lam beth
Dr. W A Lambeth leaves Wesley Memorial High Point for Winston-Salem district in a move marked by community regret. A Duke and Vanderbilt educated leader, he pastored churches across North Carolina and Washington DC, led a $60,000 Asheville campaign, and helped reduce church debt before returning to Wesley Memorial in 1933.
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W. A. Lambeth
Wesley Memorial Church
Winston-Salem
Lambeth
Wesley Memorial
High Point
Asheville
Thomasville
Duke University
Omicron Delta Kappa
North Carolina
Salisbury
Greensboro
Walkertown
Beldaville
Gastonia
Durham
Mount Vernon Place Methodist Church
Washington, D. C
Ladies’ Aid
M. E. Church
Dr. Lambeth
Southern Methodist Church
Dr Lambeth Named Presiding Elder After Junaluska Campaign
Dr Lambeth leaves Southern Methodism to lead the Save Junaluska effort and take charge of the Winston-Salem district. His quiet, tireless work earns wide regard among Wesley Memorial members and the broader Methodist connection as he moves to a larger district role with Dr Blackard succeeding him in Winston-Salem. He and Mrs Lambeth will relocate to the district parsonage on November 6.
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College of Bishops
Junaluska
Lambeth
Wesley Memorial
Winston-Salem
Mount Airy
BE. H. Blackard
High Point
Dr. Lambeth
Spooks Fail to Register Here Halloween Night
The piece notes a quiet Halloween with goblins marching the streets. Chief Friddle warned against vandalism and rowdy behavior, while a few pranksters damaged windshields. Police booked three drunks and one drunken driving case, calling it one of the quietest Halloweens they recall.
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W. G. Friddle
Hallowe'en
Hallowe'ens
Early voting takes place with strict pace at polls
The report notes polls open 6 45 a m to 6 22 p m with heavy registration in some precincts. It also mentions High Point fate where a condemned filling station was saved when owners secured a permit to tear down and rebuild.
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High Point
Whiskey snoopers uncover dead dog in forest dig
Deputies C. L. Gray and W. L. Whreless of the High Point county office, known as whiskey snoopers, hid in woods to raid suspected liquor haunts. They unearthed a tin can after two women dug a hole but found a recently killed dog buried as if given a funeral.
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C. L. Gray
W. L. Whreless
High Point
Law
Doctors Meet Plans Banquet and Table Clinic Awards
The program outlines addresses and table clinics with a banquet and the Plugger cup for best table clinic. After sessions, elections and officer installation follow. Drs W F Clayton and W R McKaughan lead arrangements. Greensboro and Burlington doctors compose the programs committee. Dr E M Medlin presides. Mrs Richardson and Mrs Adams guide ladies entertainment. tours of Tomlinson show rooms and a Sheraton luncheon are scheduled.
City Votes Debate Sets Precinct Challenges and Plans
A citywide record vote moves toward Tuesday with about 200 challenged in precinct six and a similar number in precinct two. Crissman says many challenges involve deceased or relocated voters, while most other challenges concern other reasons. Democrats and Republicans host get togethers Monday night to map election day activity, polling places open 6 45 AM and close 5 22 PM with transport aid offered, and Enterprise will broadcast returns from 7 30 PM.
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Crissman
United States
Democrats defend Social Security attack in Roosevelt push
The piece notes a Democratic reply urging a Roosevelt vote over Social Security tax details. It quotes employer deductions and benefits claiming guaranteed income at 65, with proportions of wages and family relief. The row over Social Security becomes a central campaign issue with both parties seeking labor support.
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Congress
Roosevelt
United States
Landon
Need a Lunch Fund Begins Drive to Aid 430 Children
The Need a Lunch Fund launches a drive to help 430 pupils from unemployed or underfunded homes in High Point. Without sufficient food and proper meals, these citizens cannot fully utilize school opportunities funded by the State and City. The appeal urges all fortunate citizens to contribute generously to the lunch fund.
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High Point
Extraordinary gold in seas could supply earth’s inhabitants
An ancient claim suggests oceans contain vast gold reserves enough to give every person on Earth fifty tons of the metal. The idea highlights the immense scale of marine deposits and has circulated as a curiosity in historical discussions of geology and wealth.
Crows Seen as Ducks’ Worst Natural Enemy
A folk claim labels crows as the most formidable natural threat to ducks, reputedly preying on ducklings and challenging adult birds across wetlands. Experts note crows' opportunistic diet and clever hunting tactics can impact duck populations in shared habitats.
Priscilla Club Hosts Halloween Bridge Evening
Mrs J L Millikan entertained the Priscilla club at Mrs Mary Ward's home with three bridge tables, zinnias and marigolds, high score prize to Mrs Parl Bulla, visitors prize to Mrs Jim Rivette, followed by a salad course.
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Asheboro
J.L. Millikan
Priscilla Club
Mary Ward
Bridge Club
I. C. Moser
Main Street
KB. O. Schaeffer
W. L. Lambert
BE. L. Ray
Moser
Presbyterian Women's Auxiliary Circles Meet This Week
The Presbyterian Women's auxiliary outlines circle meetings Monday at 3 o'clock with two circles meeting at host homes. The Home and Foreign Mission season is observed Tuesday afternoon with church circles gathering at 2 30 p m to start the study book With Christ Into Tomorrow and the full auxiliary convening at 7 30 p m to finish the book with the Business Women's circle hosting the social hour.
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The
Methodist Episcopal Church
Circle One
Wheeler
Jess Garner
South Park Street
Circle Two
C.L. Crawford
North Fayetteville Street
J. D. Ross
Circle Three
Worth Street
Circle Four
Vernon King
Circle Five
Harry Anderson
Circle Six
Robert Wilson
Circle Seven
Don McGlohon
Presbyterian Women's Auxiliary
J. V. Hunter
Will Lewallen
C. L. Scott
L. B. Milks
Home and Foreign Mission
Women’s Auxiliary
Christ
Baptist Woman’s Missionary Society to Meet at Church
The Baptist Women’s Missionary Society will meet Monday afternoon at 2 30 at the church with Rev J S Ivey as principal speaker. Officers will be elected during the business meeting. The Sun Beams and R A’s will meet at 8 at the church.
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Baptist Women's Missionary Society
South Carolina Truck Law Blocked by Federal Judge
Federal Judge J Lyles Glenn issued a temporary restraining order halting South Carolina s new truck and trailer size and weight law set to take effect Monday Barnwell Bros Inc a North Carolina firm filed the petition and the highway commission was ordered to show cause November 23 why the order should not become permanent The court will convene in Rock Hill or Chester South Carolina.
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Rock Hill
8. C
J. Lyles Glenn
South Carolina
Barnwell Bros., Inc
North Carolina
State Highway Commission
Glenn
Chester
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W. C. Brown Shoe Shop
North Wrenn Street
N. Main Street
High Point Perpetual Building & Loan Association
J. W. Clanard
North Main Street
B. FF. Johnson
Sec’y
Franklin D. Roosevelt
MoHawk
Mutual Tire and Battery CO
Hamilton and
High Streets
J. L. Millikan
Musical History Club
Gloria Anderson
Sam Taylor
Genasco Asphalt
Marshall
J. L. Grub
South Side Lumber
Thrift Service
TAI
Rwt
Laun
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