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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1927
Page
10
Engineers report rapid progress on the Deep River dam with the lake within reach as a solid foundation was secured after digging through soft rock. They expect to impound water by year’s start and anticipate filling the lake soon, despite earlier weather-related delays and flood rains.
Masons invited to a Monday night session at 7 30 p m to perform entered apprentice work. All Master Masons urged to attend. By order H C Massey W M W E Herndon Sec.
Prof. T. C. Johnson of High Point college preached at West End Baptist church on Thanksgiving morning. He spoke on the goodness of God, outlining the significance of a good God the evidence of a good God and the effects of a good God. He contrasted immoral gods of other nations and urged gratitude and worship.
The Men's Christian league gathered yesterday afternoon in the Y M C A lobby on East Russell street. W O Corey led the talk and E B Montgomery directed singing. Prayers were offered by Edgar Hartley and J O House. The program included hymns led by Montgomery, scripture reading, prayers, a talk by Corey, and benediction by Srittenfield.
The Rev. Dr. E. L. Powell, pastor of the First Christian Church for 41 years, was retired by a unanimous vote. He will receive a lifetime salary of 5000 dollars and become pastor emeritus after January 1, free to pursue other church calls or supplement his income.
A beige three-quarter length coat fashioned from shaved baby lamb features loose lines and a chic flare. The garment emphasizes a refined, compact silhouette and fashionable detailing.
Eleven ministers attended a High Point Ministers association meeting at Wesley Memorial church. They planned weekly gatherings with 30 minute talks from each denomination and set a program committee. Ensign O Bierne introduced as Salvation Army officer, Hartley elected secretary, rabbi hunt set for next Monday.
Joseph Clyde Bivens 22 a High Point resident died at his parents Elm Street home after two weeks with infantile paralysis He was born February 21 1905 in Union County NC educated at Wingate Junior College and State University He taught in the junior department of First Baptist church Surviving are his parents and a brother Homer Gwynn Bivens Funeral was held at 3 PM at home with Dr Lloyd T Wilson and Rev C J Black officiating Burial was in Oakwood Memorial Park cemetery
The case against Fred G Barbee charged with assault was continued in municipal court until next Wednesday. Archie Myatt the prosecutor said one attorney in the case was out of the city and could not return until late in the week. Barbee was arrested Saturday night November 12 after a complaint by Mrs Barbee.
An advertisement announces private parlors for white and colored clients. The reader is invited to seek help in love and business matters and promises guidance to set life on the right path. White and colored indicate inclusive service.
James York Goodwin 74 died at his home 115 West Willis Street Sunday at 1 30 AM after a two month illness. He bore paralysis 15 years and was born June 17 1853 in Union County NC. Survived by widow Emily Gunn three sons two daughters one brother and two sisters. Funeral at Springfield Friends Church this afternoon with burial in the church cemetery.
Luverne Alabama November 21 opening salvoes of the states legal artillery were directed at thirty four men named in 102 indictments that linked them with flogging cases of the past year.
Solomon Hill aged 71 died at his home 628 Park Street after several months illness, seven weeks confined to bed. Born February 5, 1856 in Davidson County he was a son of Alexander and Balinda Hill. Surviving son H M Hill of High Point daughter Mrs A F Thomason of this city sister Mrs Sarah Lash of Davidson County. wife predeceased him five years ago. Funeral at home tomorrow 2:30 p.m. conducted by Rev W B Davis and Rev O L Ruth. Burial Oakwood Cemetery.
Maj J C Memphill veteran South Carolina newspaperman laid to rest in Charleston after dying at 75. He began in Abbeville then served at News and Courier, Richmond Times Disptch, Charlotte Observer, New York Times, and Spartanburg Journal. He was AP first vice president in 1909 and Yale bromley lecturer.
Montreal Nov 21 George F Campbell 76 of Halifax president of the Bank of Nova Scotia a leading financial figure in the maritime provinces has died.
The Crenshaw County circuit court opens with Attorney General C C McCall leading the prosecution and Governor Bibb Graves expected to testify. Among 34 indicted are Ira B Thompson and Rev L A Nalls, with a grand jury saying all county floggings were by Ku Klux Klan members.
rumor says a special meeting could be called to fill the vacant seat of Charles F. Blake. with Millis back from New York all members are in town and public notice would precede any vote. democrats back Vernon Hoskins and republicans back John Blair though no firm plan is announced. council says political faith should not influence the election and the aim is to choose the best man available.
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