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High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Nov 14, 1936

Page

8

Davis Child Taken by Death

John Phillip Davis born January 10 1936 in High Point died at his parents home 112 Culler street at 1 20 this morning after a week of illness. Survived by parents and grandparents J L Davie and Co G Coltrane of High Point. Funeral at Giles Chapel church Sunday at 2 pm with burial in the church cemetery.

John Phillip Davis John C. Davis Culler Street High Point J. L. Davie Co. G. Coltrane Giles Chapel

Infant son of Suratt dies at Denton area home

Potglas G. Surratt infant son of Mr. and Mrs Efird Surratt of near Denton died at his grandparents home 711 Highland avenue here last night. Surviving are the parents and four grandparents C A Conn and Mrs Conn High Point Joel G Surratt. funeral services were held at the Conn home this afternoon at 1 o'clock conducted by Rev Lanier and burial followed in Chapel Hill cemetery Davidson county.

Palmer Herschel V funeral held at home

Funeral services for Herschel V. Palmer were conducted from the home of his son Grady A. Palmer 821 Louise avenue yesterday at 3 o clock by Dr A B Conrad pastor of the First Baptist church. Interment followed at Floral Garden cemetery with pallbearers L G Smith D H Lynch R L Pierce W C Craven L B Stroud and Harris Bivins selected from his fellow employees. Many attractive flowers were in attendance.

Herschela V. Palmer Herschel V. Palmer Grady A. Palmer Louise Avenue A. B. Conrad First of the First Baptist Church Floral Garden Harris Bivins

Patents and Patent Offices Discussed by Rhodes

Claiborne H. Rhodes spoke to the Exchange Club on patents and patent offices. He traced their history in England and the United States and offered examples of patents from both nations. He mused on whether future invention will aid humanity or risk destruction. Visitors Cleve Loman Paul Callahan and W P Wagner attended.

Claiborne H. Rhodes Rhodes Press Exchange Club Y. W Cleve Loman Paul Callahan W. P. Wagner

Marigold Blooms In Chimney At Mrs Holmes Home

A rambling report notes a marigold thriving in a chimney at 202 Howell Street belonging to Mrs J A Holmes. The plant stands two feet above ground with 96 blooms and has grown all summer despite smoke, drawing much comment from neighbors.

J. A. Holmes Howell Street

Lindley to Teach at First Methodist Protestant Church

Dr. P. Be. Lindley head of religious education at High Point College will teach a year long course in the Old Testament at the W. P. Pickett Memorial class of the First Methodist Protestant church. The public is invited to attend Sundays at 9 45 a m in the assembly room.

W Staley Injured in Brawl at Cook's Café

W. W. Staley sustained a painful chest wound during a brawl at Cook's cafe in Mechanicsville last night. Police issued a warrant for Ed Trivett of Mechanicsville on charges of assault with a deadly weapon, but it had not been served at dawn.

W. W. Staley Mechanicsville Ed Trivett

Subs for Divorce Filed in High Point Court

Beulah Malone Brown files for absolute divorce from Winfred D. Brown in High Point Municipal Court after more than two years separation. They wed July 3 1929 and separated October 30 1934. Brown seeks custody of their child.

Beulah Malone Brown High Point Municipal Court Winfred D. Brown

Fire damages motorcycle on North Hamilton street

Charlie Albertson summoned firemen from company number six about 6 o'clock yesterday afternoon when his motorcycle caught fire from an unknown cause on North Hamilton street. The vehicle was damaged only slightly.

Charlie Albertson Hamilton Street

Hearing Planned on Cotton Hosiery Tariffs

The federal and tariff commission will hold a hearing on raising import duties for cotton hosiery due to Japanese competition. All cotton hosiery manufacturers may send representatives to present data and argue needed tariff barriers. The date is not set yet but the hearing is expected soon.

Washington, D. C Federal and Tariff Commission Coton

Two Men Hurt in Auto Crash Near High Point

Coy Odell, 29, of 500 Concord street, and W. M. Wall, 33, of 115 Hodgin street, High Point, sustained slight injuries when their car failed to negotiate a curve at East Lexington avenue and Wiltshire boulevard, turned turtle multiple times, and was demolished. Both were removed to Burrus Memorial hospital and later dismissed after treatment.

Coy Odell Concord Street Thomasville W. M. Wall Hodgin Street High Point Lexington Avenue Wiltshire Boulevard Burrus Memorial Hospital

Missionary Convention Ends With Speeches At Gospel Tabernacle

The annual missionary conventions at Gospel Tabernacle will close Sunday night. Rev. Franklin Grobb from French Indochina will speak at the 11 o’clock service and again at 2 30 p m. In the afternoon he will appear in Buddhist priest attire for a missionary rally with planned special music.

Gospel Tabernacle Franklin Grobb

Minister's PTA Address Emphasizes Home School Church

Rev. Tom A. Sykes of Central Friends church spoke before Johnson Street School Parent-Teacher Association on the three main agents shaping a child's character: the Home, the School, and the Church. He warned of breakdowns in home life and reduced religious teaching while urging parents to model right conduct and increase collaborative effort.

Johnson Street School Parent- Teacher Association Tom A. Sykes Central Friends Church Johnson Street America Grace Morrison Poole General Federation of Women’s Clubs United States

Musicians Present Varied Lyceum Program at High Point

Andrew Mi Crosta and Lenora Ferrari of the Di Crosta Ferrari company performed a diverse lyceum program in the High Point college auditorium last night. Using 15 instruments including ocarina, accordion, guitar, saxophones, and brass, they received a warm reception with costumed skits and varied selections from Sousa to Glory of Love and Ah Sweet Mystery of Life.

Andrew Mi Crosta Lenora Ferrari di Crosta-Ferrari High Point College di Crosta Sousa

Man Charged Over Hogs Running At Large

An unusual warrant was issued at police headquarters when G. B. Bowden of 216 Gordon Street was charged with allowing hogs to run at large. Police said neighbors reported about 30 hogs roaming freely. He was cited to court rather than bond.

G. B. Bowden Gordon Street Bowden

Eve Sentenced in Local Court

Five defendants arraigned without counsel pleaded guilty in a special session of municipal court. Ben Haynes received four months on the county roads for liquor distribution. J J Newsome drew eight months on the roads for two prohibition charges. Jule Fage and John Ellis received six months each on prohibition and related offenses. P C Conn got two months for drunkenness and disorderly conduct.

Lewis E. Teague Ben Haynes J J. Newsome Jule Fage John Ellis P. C. Conn

Box Party Set by Wo men Memorial A M E Church Club

The Young People's club of Wo men's Memorial A M E Church will host a box party at the church this evening at 8 o'clock. The event is open to the public.

Young People’s Club of Women's Memorial A. M. FE

J N Mack Birthday Party On Park Street

Mrs J N Mack hosted a social gathering at 806 Park Street in Setmaee to honor her husband J N Mack on his thirty eighth birthday with friends in attendance.

J. N. Mack Park Street

Dinner Party at Mc Coy Residence Held by Miss Lilly

Miss Lula Lilly entertained friends at a dinner party at the residence of Mr and Mrs Hayes Mc Coy 1107 Older Street Thursday evening. After dinner the guests played whist and danced.

Lula Lilly Hayes McCoy Older Street

A and T to Meet Lincoln in Thanksgiving-Eve Clash

A and T college Bulldogs host Lincoln University of Lancaster Pa at Greensburg Memorial Stadium for the last Aggie home game before Thanksgiving. The matchup hinges on whether the line holds and Norman can gain control to capitalize on opportunities despite earlier struggles with passing and kicking. Kickoff is 2 15 this afternoon.

Lincoln Greensboro Memorial Stadium T. College Bulldogs Lincoln University of Lancaster Aggie Quaker State School Aggies Norman

Attend Rites For Vincent C. Loflin

Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Loflin and Misses Mada Gladys and Doris Loflin returned after funeral services for Vincent C. Loflin in Richmond Virginia where he died Sunday at age 16. Survived by BE. C. Loflin and Mrs. Belle Bland of Richmond his parents four brothers Elmer James Lewis Wilbur and three sisters Catherine Margaret Ann Marie Loflin and funeral rites were held at St Elizabeth Church and burial followed at Mt Calvary Cemetery.

J. R. Loflin Mada Gladys Doris Loflin Richmond Vincent C. Loflin J. W. Loflin BE. C. Loflin Elmer James Lewis Wilbur Catharine Margaret Ann Marie Loflin Belle Bland St. Elizabeth’s Catholic Church Mt. Calvary Cemetery Aworntao

Four Reckless Drivers and Drunk, Speeding and Permit Violations

In the last 24 hours police charged four people with reckless driving one with driving drunk one with speeding and one with driving a car without a state permit. Drive Carefully and Be safe.

Day services at High Point church schedule

Mrs. C. B. Carter, pastor, announces Sunday school at 9 45 A M and preaching at 11 A M A youth meeting at 6 30 P M with preaching at 7 30 P M There is a prayer meeting each Thursday evening at 7 P M The public is cordially invited.

C. B. Carter

Hayworth Memorial Sunday Program Highlights

A special Sunday school program recalls the church opening from 50 years ago at 9 45 A M. The pastor’s sermon at 11 A M is on The Honesty of Jonah. At 7 15 P M returned missionary Mary Green will address the congregation and a Wesleyan Young People meeting is set for 6 P M.

Hayworth Jonah Misa Mary Green India The Hayworth Church Wesleyan Young People’s

Rickory Chapel Church Services Schedule

Rev J L Bolin to lead Sunday morning service at 9 46 with Sunday school at 11 am Mrs Mary Green to speak at 6 30 pm YM W B and Y W P meetings at 8 30 pm sermon by the pastor 7 30 pm mid week prayer Wednesday at 7 pm

Rickory Chapel J. L. Bolin Mary Green India

First Methodist Protestant Announces Sunday Services

Sunday school at the First Methodist Protestant church at 9 45. At 11 the pastor Rev J Clay Madison preaches on The Cost of Peace and again at the evening service on Christianizing Christianity. Mrs Glenn Lambert addresses the Junior church at 11. Intermediate and Young People’s societies meet at 6 39. The Woman’s Auxiliary meets Monday at 3.

First Methodist Protestant J. Clay Madison Glenn Lambert

Highland church to host two sermons this Sunday

Rev. H. H. Robbins will preach in the morning on the Unity of the Life of Jesus. At 7 30 p m Rev. B. P. Buck leads the evening service and Sunday school at 9 30 with R. L. Proctor as superintendent.

H. H. Robbins Life Jesus B. P. Buck R. L. Proctor

Wesley Memorial Church Week Schedule with Sermons

The Wesley Memorial church announces a full week of services and activities. Dr. Embree H. Blackard delivers sermons on Modern Disciples and The Meaning of Today, with General talks by D. J. Bowden of Elon College, plus Young People's events and choir rehearsals through Friday.

Wesley Memorial Embree H. Blackard D. J. Bowden Elon College BE. H. Blackard Dr. Blackard

Ward St Archdale Sunday Services and Dr Peele Sermon

Sunday school at Ward Street and Archdale at 9 45 a m. Preaching at Ward Street and Archdale at 11 a m. Sunday school at Oakview at 2 30 p m and preaching at 3 30 p m. Sunday night at 7 30 p m. Dr W W Peele presiding elder Greensboro district will preach. The public is cordially invited to attend all these services.

Ward St.archdale Ward Street Archdale Oakview W. W. Peele Greensboro

Pastor D W Howell Sunday Schedule

D W Howell pastor leads Sunday school at 9 45 a m morning service at 11 am with the topic Christian Fellowship Epworth League meets at 6 15 pm with the topic Does God Care.

D. W. Howell Christian Fellowship Epworth League

North Carolina Independent Telephone convention ends at Sedgefield Inn

The NC Independent Telephone association wrapped up its annual convention at Sedgefield Inn after a business meeting on industry issues. The rural electrification program and other technical topics were discussed. The banquet drew over 100 attendees with Carl Goerch as keynote and featuring A Coke Cecil, Densmore, Fred Turner, and L. D. Densmore on the program.

North Carolina Independent Telephone Association Sedgefield Inn Carl Goerch Thea State A. Coke Cecil High Point

Twins make up about one percent of US births

The sentence notes that twins account for roughly 1.07 percent of babies born in the United States and that about 20 percent of these twins are identical twins.

United States

Salvation Army Sunday Services and Music Program

Salvation Army schedule lists Sunday school at 9 45 A M Holiness service at 11 A M Major W Evans to speak Young People's Lesson at 6 30 P M Mrs Evans Evening service at 7 30 P M Major Evans to speak Special music by the Songster Brigade.

Salvation Army W. Evans Evans Songster Brigade

Pageant and sermon at Emmanuel Lutheran on Sunday

The Emmanuel Lutheran church presents a sermon at 11 o clock titled We Me and Ye with the text Without me ye can do nothing St John 15 6. A pageant The Bible and Luther will be shown at 7 30 by a group of young people with a short talk by the pastor on The Pure In Heart Shall See God.

Luther God

Presbyterian First Church Notice for Sunday Services

At the 11 o'clock service Joseph B. Johnson superintendent of Barnum Springs orphanage will speak on the work there. The Gleners class canvasses for the Barnum Springs orphanage offering. The Women’s Auxiliary meets Monday at 3 pm. Mid week prayer Wednesday at 7 30 pm. The pastor begins a series on Hebrews. Sunday school at Mission Sunday School at 2 30 pm. Thursday services at 7 30 pm. Professor J Hervey Ross of Davidson College will speak at 5 pm vesper on Old Mexico conditions. You are invited.

Joseph B. Johnson Barnum Springs Johnson Gleners Ihs Mission J. Hervey Ross Davidson College Ross Old Mexico

Hamilton Street church announces services and officers

The Church of Christ on Hamilton Street schedules morning service with R A Helsaback of Kine preaching and Bible school at 9 45. Election of Bible school officers at 3 00. Christian Endeavor at 6 30 evening service by Penn of Sophia.

Hamilton Istreet R. A. Helsaback Kine Bible School Christian Endeavor M. Penn Sophia

Holiness Pentecostal Service Times Set at 612 Highland

Rev. C. Francie Noble pastors the Holiness Pentecostal Church at 612 Highland Avenue with Bible school at 9 45 A M and sermon at 11 A M titled Yoked Together With Him A young peoples meeting follows at 6 P M The night service is evangelistic and a Wednesday prayer meeting is planned

Pentecostal C. Francie Noble Highland Avenue Young People's Meeting

Sunday services at Christ Sanctified Holy Church

Sunday school at 10 30 at the new Tabernacle on Ward and Green streets. Regular preaching at 7 36 Sunday evening with a special song service at 7. Prayer meeting Wednesday at 7 30. Public is cordially invited.

New Tabernacle Christ Sanctified Holy Church Ward and Green Streets

Friends Central weekly church activities schedule

The notice lists Bible school at 9 45 A M and worship service with Tom A Sykes on Shall We Join Jesus Christ The Bible school and Brotherhood group meet in the annex and the church auditorium hosts a 6 30 P M Night program Junior group meets in basement Senior group in annex Adult worship in church auditorium Monday 7 30 P M pastoral committee in annex Wednesday 645 P M supper program business meeting with Dr BE Ray Wilson of Philadelphia special speaker Thursday 7 P M chorus choir rehearsal at the church.

Tom A. Sykes BE. Ray Wilson Philadelphia

Church Services and Meetings Announced for Week

Tomorrow worship hour features Miss Clara I Cox on The All Sufficient Christ. C E societies meet at 6 30 tomorrow night. Monthly church business meeting next Thursday night with a program at the close. Worship at 11 00 am and 7 00 pm with Rev J Norman Osborne in the pulpit. Bible school 9 45. Prayer meeting Wednesday 7 00 pm.

Clara I. Cox C. E J. Norman Osborne Bible School

Baptist Sermons and Orphanage Benefit Program

Dr. A B Conrad announces 11 o clock worship on Helps and evening service The Sifting of Peter The 9 45 am church assembly will feature a program for the Baptist Orphanage at Thomasville by orphanage talent in preparation for the annual Thanksgiving offering Prayer service and RB T U meetings are set for Wednesday at 730 pm.

A. B. Conrad Peter Baptist Orphanage Thomasville RB. T. U

Green Street Pulpit Sets Sunday Sermon and Youth Service

Pastor N Royal will preach on Decision and Action at Sunday morning service. An evening service for youth features the Mills Home quartet from Thomasville. Sunday School at 9:30 A.M. Baptist Training Union at 6:30 P.M. Woman's Missionary Union meets Monday at 7:15 P.M.

Green Street N. Royal Mills Thomasville Baptist Training Union Woman's Missionary Union

Mortal and Immortals lesson sermons in Christian Science churches

Christian Science churches will hold a Sunday lesson sermon on Mortal and Immortals. Services are at 11 o clock each Sunday at 309 1 2 North Main street with Sunday school at 9 45 o'clock. Reading room hours are as usual and the public is invited to use it.

North Main Street

Episcopal Marys Every Member Canvass Set for Sunday

The annual canvass will be held Sunday between 10 A M and 1 P M with no service at 11. A night service with sermon and canvass reports at 8 A M. Church school at 9 46 A M and P B L at 8 P M.

New Hosiery Plant To Open In Reidsville

A new hosiery manufacturing plant with an annual payroll around 50000 will operate in Reidsville within 60 days. Located at the old Williams Carter building, it will produce women full fashioned silk hosiery at about 500 dozen pairs weekly, employing 50 or more workers. The plant, moving equipment from New Jersey, is led by J B McGovern with local chamber officials aiding negotiations.

Reidsville North Carolina Williams-Carter Harris and Morehead Streets J. B. McGovern Hacketstown N. J New Jersey Wmen William 8. Mason

Gospel Tabernacle Weekly Services and Speakers

Sunday school at 9 45 a m for all ages morning worship at 11 with missionary Rev Franklin Grobb Sunday afternoon service 2 30 Young People 6 45 and various societies Closing missionary convention at 7 30 Helen Clark of China and Rev W S McGarvey speakers Tuesday 7 30 cottage prayer service Thursday 7 30 mid week service Saturday 7 30 men s prayer service

Franklin Grobb Helen Clark China W. S. McGarvey

Gift of Life and The Man Who Said He Would and Didn't

Evangelical & Reform church outlines Sunday schedule with 11 o'clock sermon The Gift of Life. Evening service at 7 30 discusses The Man Who Said He Would and Didn t Junior and Senior choirs sing Mission band meets church school at 9 45 Brotherhood to meet Monday 7 o'clock.

Gift of Life Mission Band Christian Endeavor Church Brotherhood

Sunday Lesson on Paul’s Jerusalem Mission and Christian Duty

The lesson reflects on Paul’s journey to Jerusalem and his willingness to suffer for the sake of spreading the gospel. It contrasts steadfast faith with the perception of danger, urging believers to follow Christ’s example, to persevere in prayer, and to bring others to Jesus even amid hardship.

Paul Jerusalem Rome Christ Jesus

State approves bonds for dormitory and chapel project

The state approves bonds to raise 221.00 dollars to aid financing a university dormitory project and a chapel at the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill.

University of North 4 Chapel Hill

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