Former Local Man Fatally Injured Identified by Fingerprints
The body of an elderly man fatally injured Sunday night beside a highway near Rocky Mount was identified by fingerprints as George Henderson Powell, a former resident of 114 Green Street. Powell, a native of Keene Ohio, had been selling windshield polish in Rocky Mount posing as George Powell of Whiteville Virginia. FBI records list a nephew in Massillon Ohio.
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Rocky Mount
Washington
George Henderson Powell
Green Street
J. R. Thomas
Powell
Keene
Ohio
George Powell
Whiteville
Thomas
Massillon
Thomasville Official Miraculously Escapes Train Crash
C. E. Shell superintendent of Plant B at the Thomasville Chair Company escaped death Friday after noon when his automobile was struck by a freight train at Fisher Ferry street crossing. The car was driven about 100 feet, wrecked beyond repair, a freight car derailed, and fire broke out before Shell was freed with crow bars. Ambulances attended and no injuries were reported to Shell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomasville
C. EE. Shell
Thomasville Chair Company
Fisher Ferry Street
Shell
Mr. Shell
Weather forecast for North Carolina region mixed skies
Partly cloudy with light showers in the extreme east tonight. Interior and central areas cooler. Southeast coast also cooler. Sunday mainly fair with showers in the mountains Sunday night. Winds are mentioned but not specified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Carolina
Harris Loses Right Hand in Sawing Accident
Special to The Enterprise Harris, operator of the Thomasville Ice and Wood Company on Gray street, suffered the loss of his right hand Friday afternoon at 5 39 when a piece of wood pulled his hand into the saw. He was rushed to City Memorial hospital and later moved to his home at 117 Fisher Ferry street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomasville
Harris
Thomasville Ice and Wood Company
Gray Street
City Memorial Hospital
Fisher Ferry Street
Employment Service shows rise in placements weekly gains
North Carolina Employment Service office reports a near twenty point gain in placements for the week ending today. A total of 87 jobs were filled with 45 in private employment and 42 in public positions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Carolina
Methodist Sunday Services and Epworth League Programs
The schedule lists Sunday school at 9 45 a m and morning sermon at 11 by Rev D V Howell on The First Fruits of the Spirit Epworth League at 6 15 p m Prayer meeting Wednesday at 7 p m The text mentions Men of Faith for the evening program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. V. Howell
Epworth League
Official Week of Prayer Observance at Main Street Church
Pastor Williams leads 9:30 a.m. church school and 11 a.m. sermon The Official Member followed by Board of Stewards installation. Week of Prayer begins Sunday evening with Woman's Missionary Society sponsorship. Sunday 7 p.m. service by Young People. 6 p.m. Young People meeting. Monday 2:30 p.m. prayer address by Mrs. Charles A. Murray. Wednesday 7 p.m. Woman's Missionary Society meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Main Street
N. C
Charles A. Mec Murray
Woman's Missionary Society
Sunday School and Sermon Series at Local Church
Sunday school begins at 9 45 with Ursal Talkington as superintendent. Classes cover all ages. At 11 the pastor Rev Charles K Gentry continues a sermon series on Practical Holiness. Evening service at 7 15 led by Rev H S Smith in pastor's absence. Mid week prayer is Wednesday at 7 15 with Wesleyan Young People group at the First Wesleyan church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ursal Talkington
Chas. K. Gentry
H. S. Smith
Thomasville
Wesleyan
God
W. A. Smart
Young People
Young People’s
Jesus
Rev
Pastor Dr. W A Smart Leads Week of Church Activities
A week of church programs led by Dr. W A Smart features daily lectures and services. Activities include youth supper meetings, auxiliary board sessions, and evenings with Smart preaching. Civic clubs and city officials are invited as guests throughout the schedule.
Church of Christ Service Schedule at Hamilton Street
W D Helsabeck minister at 9:45 Bible school 9:45. Lord's supper 11. Morning sermon Thy Kingdom Come. Youth meeting 6:30. Evening sermon The Conversion of a Good Man.
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N. “Hamilton
State St
W. D. Helsabeck
Bible School
Reach of Religion Sermon and Markings of God Notice
Lutheran services outline an 11 o clock sermon titled The Reach of Religion based on Genesis 28 12 with text And Jacob dreamed and behold a ladder set up on the earth and the top of it reached to heaven The 7 30 pm service will preach The Markings of God Upon Christ the Son of the Living God from Matthew 16 16 with respective themes.
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Jacob
God
Christ
Episcopal St Marys Sunday Services Schedule
Twenty first Sunday after Trinity Holy communion at 8 a.m. Church school at 9 45 a.m. Holy communion and sermon at 11 a.m. Young People Service League at 7 p.m.
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ST. Mary's
Trin
Holy Communion
At & A.m
Young People's Service League
Methodist Protestant Welch Memorial Service Schedule
Sunday school starts at 9 45 a m with preaching at 11 a m and 730 p m led by pastor J D Williams Christian Endeavor meets at 615 p m Prayer ye a Wednesday evening at
Promotion Day at Church Announces Morning Worship and Installations
Sunday School runs 9 45 am with no classes. Morning worship at 11 o clock features Rev O L Easter preaching on Door keepers in the House of God to new officers followed by installation. Evening service at 730 pm. Christian Endeavor meets at 645 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. L. Easter
House of God
Christian Endeavor
Regular church services announce Sunday schedule
Regular services will be held beginning with Sunday school at 9 45 a m J A Lee superintendent Rev Edw Suits will preach at the morning service at 11 a m The Lords Supper will be observed at this service The Senior C E society will meet at 6 15 p m with Miss Kath leen Embler in charge of the program The pastor will have charge of the services at 7 30 p m Prayer meeting on Wednesday evening at 7 30 p m The fourth quarterly conference will be held this evening at 7 o'clock at the church All official members are urged to be present The public is cordially invited to attend all these services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Lee
Edw
C. E. Society
Kathleen Embler
First Sunday School and Evening Sermons Announced
J H Pritchard to lead Sunday morning Sunday school at 9 45 with Dr J E Pritchard preaching at 11 on The Enrichment of Life The choir sings Break Forth Into Joy A 7 30 evening sermon by Rev J Clay Madison titled The Passing Years includes a review of the year A quartet of Neese Smith Davis and Koonce will perform Junior church theme Following the Master Junior and youth Christian Endeavor meet at 6 30 A Board of Stewards dinner at 6 30 Monday night
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Pritchard
J. E. Pritchard
North Carolina
Simper
J. Clay Madison
Margaret Opal Neese
Vera Smith
Carey Davis
A. J. Koonce
Holiness Sunday School and Services Schedule
Sunday school at 2 30 p m with a children’s meeting at 3 30 p m led by Rev C A Morgan and Rev H H Stacy. Preaching every Sunday at 4 p m and also Thursday Saturday and Sunday at 7 p m. Motto backs the Bible and oldtime religion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Morgan
H. H. Stacy
Pentecostal Revival Opens With Frazier Brothers
Rev C Francis noble pastor at 612 Highland avenue announces revival starting Sunday night at 612 Highland avenue. Sunday school at 9 30 a m with M M Strother as superintendent. Preaching at 10 45 a m and 2 p m Young People meet 5 30 p m. Frazier Brothers trio to conduct the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pentecostal
C. Francis Noble
Highland Avenue
Strother
Pentecostal Trio
The
Frazier Brothers
Adam and Fallen Men Sermon Series at Christ Scientist Churches
Christian Science churches and societies announce a season sermon on Adam and Fallen Men. Services are every Sunday at 11 o’clock at 319 North Main Street with a reading room open Wednesdays and Fridays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday school begins at 9:30 a.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Churches and Societies of Christ, Scientist
North Main Street
Evangelical and Reformed Sunday Schedule Summary
Evangelical and Reformed Church outlines 9 45 a m Sunday school led by John H Lloyd. Sermon series on the Apostles Creed by Rev Hoy L Fesperman with morning service theme He Shall Come to Judge the Quick and the Dead. Evening service at 7 30 p m features The Supreme Offering of Christ. Choirs, mission band, Christian Endeavor meet. Consistory meets Monday at 7 30 p m. Woman's Missionary Society circles host joint meeting with two meetings Monday afternoon and two evening circles at Mrs Henderson's Burton Street. Senior choir practice Thursday at 7 30 p m.
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John H. Lloyd
Hoy L. Fesperman
Mission Band
Christian Endeavor Societies
Christ
Woman's Missionary Society
John C. Henderson
Burton Street
Bethel Temple Sunday Services and Midweek Schedule
Bethel Temple at 706 Snow Street holds Sunday School 9:45, Devotional 11:00, Young People 6:30, Evangelistic 7:39. Tuesday Prayer and Praise and Wednesday Prayer meeting at 523 Cross Street 7:30. Pastor F. C. Myers leads the Christians practice.
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Snow Street
Cross Street
Priday
F. C. Myers
What Is a Christian Sermon At Baptist Church
The morning sermon by Rev. C. N. Royal will address What Is a Christian. An evening service will feature An Ideal Christian followed by a baptismal service. Baptist Training Union gathers at 6 30. The official board meets Monday at 7 30 p m.
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Green Street
C. N. Royal
Baptist Training Union
Morning Worship at North Main Street Church
Morning service at 11 o'clock with Rev. A. Lincoln Falk delivering Watch fullness. All new members urged to attend. Evening service at 7 o'clock with topic The Meaning of the Cross. Time change noted. Sunday school at 9 45 a m and B T U at 6 p m.
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North Main Street
A. Lincoln Falk
Morning worship service and evening sermons at local church
The church schedules morning worship at 10 45 with Rev EB M Smith delivering The Why of Life. An evening service at 7 30 features The Primacy of the Kingdom. A 6 30 p m B T U and Wednesday prayer meeting follow with the pastor leading.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EB. M. Smith
Preaching and Prayer Services at Local Church
With F. P. Vaughan as superintendent preaching at 2 30 p m on Sunday. A prayer meeting is set for Wednesday at 7 30 p m led by Rev. G H Liner pastor.
Pastor Dr A B Conrad Preaches Sunday Sermons
Pastor Dr A B Conrad will preach at both Sunday services with subjects "Our Steward ship" in the morning and "The Eternity of Memory" in the evening. Bible school begins 9 45. Prayer service and B T U Wednesday at 7 30. W M S executive committee meets Monday 3 30 at the church. Senior Board of Deacons meets Monday 7 30 at the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B. Conrad
Bible School
Tabernacle Hosts Missionary Convention With Evening Messages
Tabernacle H P Williams conducts Sunday school at 9 45 a m and morning worship with communion. Young Peoples service at 6 30 p m. Evangelistic service features Rev Williams. Beginning Monday night the annual Missionary Convention runs nightly at 7 30 p m with special missionary speakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. P. Williams
Young Peoples
Junion
Rev. Williams
Church of God on Clinton and Redding streets
Church of God at Clinton and Redding streets lists Sunday school at 9 45 a m and preaching at 11 a m with Sunday services at 730 p m Mrs C B Sullivan serves as pastor.
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Church OF God
Clinton and
Redding Streets
C. B. Sullivan
Revival begins with Rev. G W Cooper in Delano theater
Christian revival opens at 11 a m with Rev G W Cooper preaching in the old Delano theater on English street. Services continue each evening at 7 30 through the week and the public is invited to attend all worship sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Cooper
Delano Theater
English Street
Wesleyan Church Schedule Featuring Missions Message
Wesleyan Sunday school at 9 45 a m with J E Kimble as superintendent Preaching at 11 a m by the pastor Visits to shut-ins at 2 30 P M W Y PB A Clyde H Connor president The W H and F M society to lead the 7 30 worship hour Special singers will perform The pastor will deliver a short missions message.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Y. PB
Clyde H. Connor
W. H. and
F. M. Society
Presbyterian Church Evening and Morning Services Schedule
The church announces morning services at 9:45 a.m. with Sunday School led by J. D. Ross and a 11 a.m. worship featuring Rev. John R. Williams of Atlanta, Ga. Evening worship at 7:30 p.m. with Rev. Williams preaching. Daily services from November 6 to 18 at 9:15 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Public invited.
Blank Kills One In London Anti Aircraft Accidental
An accidental discharge of a famous 12 shot a minute anti aircraft gun in London killed a territorial soldier and wounded five others when a blank was loaded instead of a live shell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Britain
Automobile crash claims life of Charlotte businessman
In Raeford on November 4 an auto truck collision killed John R. Purser Sr a leading Charlotte businessman and injured two Hamlet youths who were given a lift in his car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patal
Raeford
Here
John R. Purser
Charlotte
Business leaders warn government must curb spending
S Clay Williams chairman of R J Reynolds Tobacco told North Carolina cotton manufacturers at their annual convention that American business must create jobs as government cannot continue to provide employment. He urged mutual cooperation and cautioned against relying on government funds. New association officers and directors were elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pinehurst
Clay Williams
North Carolina
Williams
R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company
J. Harvey White
Graham
Association
A. C. Myers
Gastonia
R. C. Moore
Rhodhill
Hunter Marshall
Charlotte
J. E. Millis
High Point
H. M. Jones
Laurinburg
F. C. Williams
Roanoke Rapids
R. A. Spaugh, Jr
Winston-Salem
J. R. Cover, Jr
Shelby
D. A. Long, Jr
Thomasville
Springfield and Friends Central Bible School Events
The note lists schedule for Friends Central Bible School at 9 45 with Horace S Haworth as superintendent and Cecil E Haworth speaking at 11 about Swords Into Plowshares The two Christian Endeavor societies meet at 6 30 with Harriss Jarell in charge The Living School opens at 6 30 with classes on Christian Parenthood Community Issues and Quaker Principles Auxiliary meeting in Annex at 3 15 Monday Biographical studies in early Quakerism Wednesday 7 30 Springfield Sunday school convenes at 10 worship at 11 Murray C Johnson field secretary of the yearly meeting will give a missionary message T Bennison principal Allen Jay school teaches Brotherhood class Tomorrow night three C E societies meet at 6 30 Ten Senior society program by alumni Next Thursday cottage prayer meeting at Pons home Springfield road Sunday school workers council meets Monday night.
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Central Bible School
Horace S. Haworth
Cecil E. Haworth
Christian Endeavor Societies
Harriss Jarell
Springfield Sunday School
Murray C. Johnson
T. Bennison
Allen Jay School
C. E
Memts
Oak Hill Sunday services and classes schedule
Oak Hill holds Sunday school at 9 45 am with Leslie Gurley as superintendent Worship at 11 am with Rev D Virgil Pike speaking on The Fire Jesus Cast Junior Christian Endeavor at 6 pm led by Mrs Troy Robbins Evening service by the Young People Vic tor Murchison delivers the message at 7 pm Thursday Cottage prayer meeting at John B Burton home on Potts street
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Oak Hill
Leslie Gurley
Virgil Pike
Troy Robbins
Victor Murchison
John B. Burton
Potts Street
Archdale Sunday Schedule at Keen Worship and Choir
Archdale church plans Sunday activities with Sunday school at 10 a.m. supervised by McCampbell, Keen Worship at 11 a.m. pastor Clifton C. Pearson preaches on Life's Burdens. Junior and Senior Christian Endeavors meet at 6 p.m. Albion English presides over the senior meeting. Choir practice at 7:30 p.m. in the parsonage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Archdale
Oncar McCampbell
Clifton C. Pearson
Albion English
Turtles Regenerate Shelters After Shell Trade Theories
The article discusses hawksbill turtles often released after marketplaces remove its shells known as tortoise shell. It notes a theory that the turtle regrows a new set of shields to replace those removed, highlighting questions about the biology and trade impact.
News Of Colored People Highlights And Local Church Notices
A compiled page covers community events in Winston-Salem, with The Criterion club dinner at William Penn cafeteria, St Stephen Usher Board chicken supper, Gurley Street Church of God Sunday services, and a City Wide Roy al club recreation at colored parks. It notes Rev Archie Melvin at St Stephen and Winston Quartet at St Mathews, plus library talk by Miss Josephine Griffin and local member updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Criterions
Criterion Club
William Penn
St. Stephen Usher Board
St. Stephen A. M. E. Zion Church
Gurley Street
Pattie Scotton
Cora Dorsett
Roecity Lucks
Archie Melvin
Recreation News
City Wide
Roya’ Club
Fairview
Leonard Street
Thomas Blackmon
Phillip Moore
Robert Hargraves
James Adams
Frazier Saunders
Isiah Kelley
Price Moore
James Holton
Fairview Street
J. T. Miller
Richard Byrd
B. M. Grace
J. C. Morgan
L. H. Lemon
Sears Roebuck
Broadhurst Theater
O. E. Davis
J. T. Kindall
St. Stephen
St. Stephen A. M. E. Zion
Winston Quartet
St. Mathew's
Willing Workers Quartet
Winston-Salem
St. Mathew’s
Josephine Griffin
Leonard St
High Point Public Library
Griffin
Margaret Barnett
Hamilton Street
Willa Johnson
Baurus Memorial Hospital
Leice Simpson
Willowbrook Street
Emmanuel Baptist Church
D. D. Mason
Mocksville
Ancient Eel Origins Narrated by Aristotle and Pliny
The article notes two classical views on eel origins. Aristotle claimed eels arise from mud while Pliny argued they develop from slime scraped from their parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aristotle
Pliny
The Drunken Parliament of Scotland 1661
A historical reference notes that the 1661 Scottish Parliament was nicknamed The Drunken Parliament. The label reflects contemporary or later critique of the assembly’s conduct and proceedings.
Believe It or Not Contest Open to All in High Point
The Enterprise announces an all American Believe It or Not contest with grand prizes including a 1939 Buick, cruises, trips to World's Fair and Bermuda, and luxury hotel stays. Entries must be 100 percent American and addressed to the Believe It or Not Contest Editor at The Enterprise High Point NC.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Ripley
Enterprise
Rip
Sports Hall of Fame
Christy Mathewson
Walter Johnson
Grover Cleveland Alexander
Ripley
John J. McGaw
Marlin
Texas
Grace
New York
United Airlines
Pennsylvania Hotel
San Francisco
Miami
Florida
Everglades Hotel
Eastern Air Lines
Sun Valley Lodge
Sun Valley
Idaho
Warner Movie Studios
Warner Bros
Hollywood
Califonia
American Airlines
Beverly Hills
Bermuda
Ent
High Point
N. C
North
South America
Oru. S
Thomasville Democrats Rally Behind Bower Before Election
The final Democratic rally at the party headquarters featured John C. Bower of Lexington praising Roosevelt era policies and Davidson County governance. Local leaders including J Walter Lam, Wv Critcher, M Phillips, and Glenn Pennington outlined precinct meeting plans and precinct chair appointments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomasville
John C. Bower
Lexington
Bower
Fr D. Roosevelt
Davidson County
Chressman J. Walter Lam
Wv. Critcher
M Phillips
Register of Deeds
Wilson
Statelature
Glenn Pennington
Thomasville Ship Democrats
R. E. Burton
Frank Hepler
Chat Davidson Wholesale Company Free
Hospitable Garage Man Loses Car and Shotgun
In Thomasville a guest stayed at a garage worker named Russell’s while inquiring about a road trip to New York. The man departed with the 1937 Coach, a shotgun, and a road map, leaving no trace of the vehicle or belongings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guest
Thomasville
Red” Ussell
Ployee
Central Motor Pany
New York
Russell
Bastille fall marked by 100 slain in 1789 diary note
Louis X France recalls July 14 1879 diary entry noting the Bastille fell on that day with 100 men slain and the lion began in earnest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis X France
Bastille
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George H. Powell
Robt
Riple
Enoch Taylor
Birmingham, Alabama
Thomas Jefferson
Charlottesville
Hatteras
Jacksonville
Sandy Hook
Atlantic States
Weather Bureau
L. A'fall
Atlanta
Charleston
Columbia
Denver
Evansville
Galveston
Employment Service
Broadhurst
Joe Woods and
His
Pioneer Boys
Carolina
Wayne Morris
Stooge
Rialto
Don R. Falkenberg
High Point Gospel Tabernacle
Methodist
Amos
Dr. Smart
Woman's Auxiliary
Woman's Wesley
Hosea
Jonah
Daniel
Church OF Christ
Lutheran
Emmanuel
Episcopal
Welch
J. D. Williams
Christian Endeavor Society
Lebanon
Primitive Apostolic Church
Part Street
Christian Science
Evangelical and Reformed
Bethel Temple
North Park
Pisgah
F. P. Vaughan
G. H. Liner
Tabernacle
Christian
J. D. Ross
John R. Williams
D. A. Long
Ken
Andy Wyant
Bucknell
Chicago
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