Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

High Point Enterprise in High Point, North Carolina

We have 6,272,067 pages in North Carolina

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 43 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Nov 11, 1939

Page

2

Loan program stirs cotton market and lifts prices

New Orleans reports a government loan of 8.30 cents a pound on the 1939 crop, spurring buying and lifting futures above 9.50 cents in New Orleans. Traders expect a potential spring squeeze as 7.6 million bales may tender as liens, domestic use rises to 7.5 million, and exports near 6 million, aided yet constrained by a boat shortage under neutrality laws.

New Orleans Washington United States Worth Street

Weather Summary and Temperature Readings Across Regions

Virginia reports fair and colder tonight with increasing cloudiness Sunday and rising temperatures in the north. North Carolina: mostly cloudy tonight and Sunday with showers in the mountains Sunday. South Carolina and Georgia mainly cloudy with showers in northern parts. Winds from Hatteras to Jacksonville light to moderate north and northeast in the north, variable to moderate in the south. Official measurements show varied temperatures and rainfall across multiple stations, including Raleigh 61, Charleston 76, Greensboro 67, Jacksonville 78, and Miami 82 in the 24 hours ending 7:30 am.

Virginia North Portion Sandy Hook Hatteras South Portion North Carolina South Carolina Georgia North Jacksonville Charlotte Official Weather Bureau HH. L. R Abeiovinig Ebadscee Augusta Vitessen Birmingham Charleston Chicago Ward Dbis Columbia MIR Veixcavus Baie Senord le Weenadeseteens Evansville Destechens Galveston Ceceereuns A Greensboro Ceecuss Bdonses Packsonville Ceeeenss Key West Bae Mock Memphis Oveesouer Meridian Teese Jendweeten Ae Mobile Mt. Mitchell Ebes New Orleans Torr Ke Seccesses Raleigh San Antonio Dvens San Francisco Spartanburg Washington

One Killed in Collision Near Dovenville

An ASA laundry truck and a Queen City coach collided near Dovenville last night. Henry McRae of Hartsville, driver of the truck, was killed. Seven bus passengers were injured, including Mrs. A. L. Ellis Florence head injuries and others with varying injuries. The crash occurred about 7 p.m.

Darlington S&l. C ASA Queen City Dovenville Henry McRae Hartsville A. L. Ellis Florence K. I. Deans Greensboro N. C Rosa Dawkins Rockingham Sarah Margaret Irene Roberts Charleston Cora Jacobs Otis Ladd Cheraw

Presbyterian Church Weekly Schedule Report

The 9 45 church school is led by superintendent Harry L Brown. Morning worship at 11 features Rev R K Davenport evangelist from the synod. Evening vesper meditation by the pastor on Preparing for Emergencies followed by Young People meetings. Monday monthly Woman's Auxiliary meeting at 3 and Wednesday fellowship supper at 6 30, then mid week prayer at 7 30.

Harry L. Brown R. K. Davenport Synod Brentwood Chapel Woman's Auxiliary

Evangelical and Reformed Sunday Schedule Summary

The Evangelical and Reformed church plans a 9 45 a m Sunday school led by superintendent J M Hedrick with a sermon titled When Slothfulness Kills Our Zeal by Rev Hoy L Fesperman. Evening service at 730 with When Wishes Come True. Youth meeting at 6 30 and Wednesday prayer at 730.

J. M. Hedrick Hoy L. Fesperman Jesus Word of God Coy &E. Moose

Veterans postmaster dies in Scottsville Virginia

Samuel RK. Gault long serving Virginia postmaster and dean of Virginia postmasters dies at 86 in Scottsville after a six month illness. He passed away at his home November 11. Gault had led the state postmasters for years and was a respected figure in postal circles.

Veterans Scottsville Samuel RK. Gault Dean of Virginia

Davidson County Superior Court Term Opens in Lexington

A one week term of Davidson County Superior Court starts November 20 in Lexington. Judge J. H. Clement will preside as several Tomasville cases are slated for trial.

Thomasville Davidson County Superior Court Lexington Tomasville J. H. Clement

Tabernacle Union and H P Williams Churches Schedule

Schedule shows Tabernacle Union at 601 Prospect Street with Rev S E Taylor and H P Williams pastors. Sunday School 9:45 a m, morning worship 11:00, Young People's 6:30, evening preaching 7:30. Prayer service Thursday 7:30 and tonight at Mr and Mrs J R Ragan Ridgecrest. Missionary convention begins at 7:30 nightly with special speakers.

Prospect Street S. E. Taylor J. R. Ragan Ridgecrest H. P. Williams

St Mary’s Episcopal Parish City Plans Every Member Canvass

The St Mary’s parish holds 8:00 a m Holy Communion and 11:90 a m worship with sermons. The Every Member Canvass on Sunday November 12 involves canvassers visiting every family for pledges to support parish diocese and wider church work.

Holy Communion Young People’s Service League

Holiness Church Service Schedule

Rev. O. L. Ruth, pastor, leads Sunday School 9 30 a m with J D Jennings superintendent. Morning Worship 11 a m. Young People meeting 6 15 p m led by Mrs A V Brown. Midweek service Wednesday 7 30 p m Cottage Prayer Friday.

O. L. Ruth J. D. Jennings Young People’s Meeting A. V. Brown

Local Pentecostal Service Schedule With Preachers

Pastor Rev. C Francis Noble hosts services at 612 Highland Avenue. Sunday school at 9 30 a m led by M M Strother. Preaching at 10 45 am with conference superintendent Rev G A Stroud. Additional sermons at 2 pm and 7 30 pm by Rev Stroud.

C. Francis Noble Highland Avenue Strother G. A. Stroud Stroud

Christian First church service times listed

The Christian First church at Corner West Green and Tryon Streets announces preaching services on the first and third Sundays at 11 a.m. and 7 30 p.m. A prayer meeting is held Wednesdays at 7 30 p.m. Rev. D M Spence is the pastor.

High Point West Green Tryon Streets D. M. Spence

Sophia Sunday Services and Pastoral Leadership

Sophia church holds Sunday school at 10 a.m. followed by preaching on the second and fourth Sundays at 11 a.m. A fourth Sunday service also occurs at 7 80 p.m. Rev. D. M. Spence serves as pastor.

Plint Hill Sunday School Schedule Update

The notice lists service times for Plint Hill with sessions on the fourth Sunday at 3 50 p m and the second Sunday at 7 30 p m plus a 2 30 p m gathering on Sundays.

Catholic St Edward’s Masses and Forty Hours Devotions

Sunday masses at 9 and 11. A procession and start of Forty Hours Devotions after the 11 o'clock mass. Evening devotions at 8 o'clock Sunday Monday and Tuesday.

ST. Edward's

Lutheran Corner Fifth and Sherrod Church Service Schedule

The Lutheran church led by Pastor R. E. Mennen at Corner Fifth and Sherrod offers Sunday school at 10 a.m. and Divine worship at 11 a.m. The sermon topic is The Terrible Christ.

Missouri Synod Fifth Sherrod Streets R. E. Mennen

Sermon Subjects At Local Church Service

Pastor Emmanuel F L Conrad will preach at 11 oclock on Then Philip began at the same scripture and preached unto him Jesus from Acts 8 35. A 730 pm sermon titled Views will follow as another church service.

Emmanuel F. L. Conrad Philip Jesus

Church notices from AsheboroStreet area schedule

The Church of GCD at 1012 Asheboro Street holds preaching at 11 am led by Rev. H L Calloway on Sanctification. Christian Crusaders meet at 6 30 pm with Parable of the Automobile. Evening service at 7 30 pm on Unity. Midweek prayer Wednesday 7 30 pm. Young People cottage prayer Friday 7 30 pm at G Osteen 429 Willowbrook Street on Tithing.

Asheboro Street H. L. Calloway Christian Crusaders Guy E. Kinney Young People’s Cottage G. Osteen Willowbrook Street

Armistice Sunday and church activities listed

The schedule lists Friends Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. Oscar Mc Campbell as superintendent. Morning Worship at 11:00 with the message by Clifton C. Pearson. The Senior Christian Endeavor meets at 6:30 p.m. The Central Bible School at 9:45 welcomes new members and visitors. Armistice Sunday worship at 11:00 features Cecil E. Haworth speaking on Swords or Plowshares. Evening classes follow at 6:30 led by Dean P. E. Lindley and Russell Branson. Two Christian Endeavor Societies meet at 6:30 with Junior and High School leaders. Brotherhood recreation Tuesday 7:30 p.m. and Pastoral Committee meeting the same hour. Wednesday 6:30 church supper with Leslie Johnson YWCA, Mrs Ben Herman on Family and Children Bureau, and Major R M Cowan of the Salvation Army.

Oscar Mc Campbell Central Bible School Cecil E. Haworth School of Christian Living P. E. Lindley Dean Lindley Russell Branson Guilford College Christian Endeavor Wade Hiatt Anna Marie Morgan Brotherhood Annex Leslie Johnson Ben Herman Family and Children's Bureau R. M. Cowan Salvation Army

Bible School and Church Meetings Announced

Bible school tomorrow at 9 45 with worship services at 11 and 730 PM. Minister Elbert D Newlin to speak. Senior and Junior Christian Endeavor meet 630 PM led by Mrs Troy Robbin and Mrs Elbert Newlin. Senior topic We Would Be Building led by W Evan Cecil. Pastoral committee meets 630 PM with Wade Russell presiding. Monthly church meeting Wednesday at 730 PM in the meetinghouse presided by Clerk Mrs John B Burton.

Bible School Elbert D. Newlin Christian Endeavor Societies Troy Robbin W. Evan Cecil Wade Russell John B. Burton

Springfield Sunday School Plans Weekend Activities

Springfield church schedules Sunday worship at 11 00 with pastor Miss Clara J Cox delivering The High Cost of Christian Living Tomorrow morning. Christian Endeavor groups meet at 6 30 with Miss Zanie Stowe presenting Must We Have Poverty Next Wednesday business meeting followed by a missionary playlet A Friendly Indian Makes a Visit The Martha Jay Sunday School Class meets Friday at Miss Elizabeth Morgans home with Miss Menrietta Barrington and Miss Elva Jackson hosting

Springfield Clara J. Cox Christian Endeavor Societies Zanie Stowe Missionary Committee Martha Jay Elizabeth Morgan Menrietta Barrington Elva Jackson

Sermons at Methodist Church Highlight Jericho Road Topic

The Jericho Road is the morning sermon topic by Rev. D. V. Howell and Every Man His Own Paradise is the evening subject. Epworth League meets 6 15 p m with a prayer meeting Wednesday at 7.

Jericho Road D. V. Howell Epworth League

Wesleyan Hayworth Memorial Services Outline

Rev. Charles K. Gentry opens the Wesleyan Hayworth Memorial with an 11 a.m. sermon titled Why We Should Answer the Macedonian Call. Wesleyan Young People meet at 6 p.m.. 7:15 p.m. features the Woman's Missionary society and Life's Cross Roads. Midweek prayer is Wednesday at 7:15 with Rev. I L. Sisk leading.

Charles K. Gentry Wesleyan Young People’s Woman's Missionary Society I. L. Sisk

Pastor O B Mitchell to Lead Sunday Worship

Dr O B Mitchell pastor delivers sermon on The Influence of the Home On Community Life at 11 his Sunday service. Sunday School begins at 9 45 Young People meet at 7 and evening worship follows at 7 30 with mid week service at 7 30 Wednesday.

O. B. Mitchell

Armistice Day Family Day and revival services planned

Jamestown and Oakdale churches observe Family Day at 11 a.m with congregations seated in groups as Pastor G W Fink preaches on Armistice Day. Oakdale hosts revival series led by Rev J P Fuller with Mr Jackson in charge of singing. Sunday school at both churches at 10 a.m. Visitors welcome.

Jamestown Oakdale G. W. Fink J. P. Fuller Jackson

Ward Street Church Announces Regular Sunday Services

Ward Street Church now a station with Sunday regular services. Pastor J. E. McSwain and new district superintendent Rev B W Taylor will conduct the business session. Ruth Futrelle piano solo and Young People meet Sunday evening. Quarterly conference next Wednesday at 7. Public invited to worship each Lord's Day.

Ward Street J. E. McSwain C. P. Evans Ruth Futrelle

Main Street Sunday School Service Schedule

The church invites all ages to a Sunday 9 45 a m Sunday school. The pastor preaches Sunday 11 a m on The greatest event in the history of the Christian Church. Evening sermon at 7 30 on The one supreme tragedy of the world. Young people meet 6 30 with ages 15 to 25 urged to attend. Mid week prayer 7 30 Wednesday. All who can join in prayer service are especially anxious to have you attend.

Main Street God Christ

Wesley Memorial Church Events November Schedule

Wesley Memorial announces a busy November program with services, classes, and youth activities. Sunday includes Church School at 9 45 a m and worship at 11 a m with Dr Embree H Blackard presenting The Christian s Assurance of Victory. evening fellowships and discussions follow.

Christian services outline at local church events

At 11 o clock Rev J C Madison will preach The Christian's Dilemma and Miss Nannabeth Null will sing Spirit of God. At 7 20 p m Madison returns for The Bond of Fellowship. A male quartet will perform. Miss Anna Tesh will address Junior Church on In His Steps. Choir sings Somebody Did A Golden Deed. Christian Endeavor meets at 6 30 with a Young People’s Society debate on Can A.

Finst J. Clay Madison Nannabeth Null Westminster Spirit of God Neidlinger Madison Anna Tesh High Point College Shelley Christian Endeavor Societies Young People’s Society

Ennis Street Church Activities Announced

Clyde Connor superintendent Preaching at 11 o clock The Children s Y M W E meet with Mrs Charles T Phillips at 11 o clock Each child to attend with dues and little churches Young People meet at 6 30 Clarence Potts president Evening message at 7 15 Rev M C Connor pastor Prayer meeting Wednesday 7 15 First business meeting of the year Thursday night Nov 16 Each member to be present Rev E L Henderson conference president will speak A welcome awaits you at each of these services.

Ennis Street Clyde Connor Charles T. Phillips Clarence Potts M. C. Connor

Hickory Chapel Revival Ends With Evening Message

Sunrise prayer service at 6 a.m. Sunday school at 9 45. Clyde Steele superintendent. Rev D C Stone pastor. Rev Harold Baker to deliver the morning message at 11 a.m. and again at 7 30 p.m. closing service of the revival meeting. W Y P S at 6 15 p.m.

Hickory Chapel Clyde Steele D. C. Stone Harold Baker

Baptist Pisgah Sunday schedule at Corner Worth and Wingate

Sunday school begins at 9 45 with Superintendent F P Vaughn. Morning worship at 11 features the sermon Why Would Ye Die and evening service at 7 with What Doest Thou Here. Rev W L Smith preaches both services with mid week prayer Wednesday at 7 led by John Cox.

Worth Avenue Wingate Street F. P. Vaughn W. L. Smith John Cox

Morning worship and evening services with Rev. Ernest M. Smith

Morning worship at 10 45 led by Rev. Ernest M. Smith on the theme Winning the World for Christ. Evening worship at 7 o clock features the message Signs of His Near Coming. Wednesday offers teachers meeting at 6 30 and prayer service at 7.

Ernest M. Smith B. T

Pastor Dr A B Conrad Bible School and Worship Schedule

Pastor Dr A B Conrad conducts Bible school at 9 45 a m supervised by A E Tate. Worship at 11 a m features The Soul s Cry For God. Prayer service and Training Unions on Wednesday at 730 p m. W M S circle meetings on Monday afternoon and evening.

A. B. Conrad E. Tate

Morning and Evening Services at North Main Street Church

Morning worship at 11 with Pastor A Lincoln Falk delivering The Master of Life's Storms. Evening service at 7 features another in the Old Testament series The Man of the Rash Vow. Congregational singing by the Butner Trio. Bible school 9:45 and Training Union 6.

North Main Strreet A. Lincoln Falk Butner Bible School Training Union

Sermons and Baptism at Morningdale Church

The morning sermon titled A New Testament Christian will be given by Pastor C N Royal. The evening sermon will be Three Conversions. A baptismal service follows. Sunday school starts at 9 30 a m and Baptist Training Union at 6 30 p m.

C. N. Royal Baptist Training Union

Christian Science Service Details At North Main Street

Mortals and Immortals will be the session sermon in all Christ science churches Sunday at 11 o clock at 319 North Main Street. Reading room opens Wednesday and Friday 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday school begins 9:30 a.m.

Churches and Societies of Christ, Scientist North Main Street

Christian Participate in War and Remain Christian

A meeting of the Quarterly conference will be held Monday at 7:30 PM to discuss views on participation in war. Friday night at 7:30 in the auditorium the Sunday school night will be observed under the Workers' Council sponsorship with Billy Wall Edith Vance for affirmative and Glenn Payne Doris Koonce for negative.

Billy Wall Edith Vance Glenn Payne Doris Koonce Workers’ Council

Sunday School and Services Schedule Announced

Sunday school will meet at 9 45 a m with Superintendent Howard Vancanon in charge. Other services follow at 11 a m and 730 p m with Pastor Dr J D Williams delivering the sermon.

Howard Vancanon J. D. Williams

Putting God's Kingdom First Sunday School Lesson

The lesson weighs true values by Jesus teaching on treasures in heaven versus earth. It urges followers to seek first the kingdom and righteousness, trust God for daily needs, and avoid double allegiance to God and mammon. The text emphasizes faith, diligence, and spiritual light over worldly wealth.

God Christ Earth Jesus Jesus Christ Heaven

Community News Roundup From Deep River Area

Deep River hosts a birthday dinner for Betty Anne Davis of Kernersville to celebrate her 11th birthday with family.-area social notes report missionary society quilting and a pot luck lunch, church meetings, visits from travelers, and a Hallowe en party with games and a festive setup.

C. M. Borum W. 8. Gossett Lois Skeen Henry White Wadesboro H. H. White Nora F. Lloyd High Point R. T. Jordan Greensboro Herman White Ruth Marie Christian Endeavor Society C. E. Thornton

Church of Christ North Hamilton Service Schedule

Pastor W D Helsabeck leads Bible school at 9 45 a m worship at the Lord s Table with morning sermon The Evangelism of the Church Christian Endeavor at 6 45 p m and evening worship at 7 30 p m with topic What Is Your Life indicating a full day of services and reflections.

North Hamilton State Streets

Obey God Then Our Paramount Business

A devotional urging believers to focus on today and trust God for tomorrow. Jesus calls followers to concentrate on listening to His voice, doing good, loving others, and sharing the gospel rather than worrying about future events. God provides rest and peace amid daily duties.

Jesus

Also Mentioned on This Page

Darlington, South Carolina Tabernacle Episcopal ST. Mary's Trin Christian Plint Hill Lutheran Grace Church OF Gcd Archdale Oak Hill Methodist Wesleyan Hayworth Lebanon O. L. Easter Wesley Memorial Church School Embree H. Blackard Thurman Horney Board of Christian Education High Point Methodist Young People Union Pisgah North Park Green Street Christian Science Welch By Robt. Ripley Uruguay Argentina Santa Maria John Cor Mary McDonald Rock Island Melrose Park Mississippi Montevideo William Brown John Coe Brown Coe Admiral Brown Solomon Deep River News Church OF Christ
Search Courier

Search the High Point Enterprise Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The High Point Enterprise?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication