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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1933
Page
3
Dr. Lambeth, pastor of Central Methodist Church in Asheville for two years, transfers to Wesley Memorial in High Point to deliver opening sermons December 3. His tenure lifted church debt from 246000 to 40000 with a 20 year financing plan, earning praise for leadership and community impact.
Dr W A Lambeth is reassigned by the annual conference from Central church Asheville to Wesley Memorial High Point for a second pastorate. He arrives with his family late this week and will lead services next Sunday. Rev G Ray Jordan preaches at 11 this morning with no evening service. Mr Jordan moves to Centenary church Winston-Salem. Lambeth known across Southern Methodism for merit as preacher and pastor.
W F Pleming renews appeal for donations of old toys to High Point fire department to repair paint and distribute to needy children at Christmas. He urges residents to collect toys from closets and attics and deliver to fire stations or call 2436 for pickup, promising no cost to donors and shared holiday joy.
The Rev W A Lambeth is not to continue at Central Methodist Church after a standout debt readjustment effort. He led a successful campaign supported by the congregation, earning community respect and affection. His departure is met with genuine regret as he moves to another city.
In municipal court yesterday Mrs. Myrtle Gertrude Amos sought alimony and child custody for four year old Jean Elizabeth from her husband Joseph W. Amos of Kinston. Leland Stanford and J A Jones clashed over affidavits in a heated hearing. Judge Teague postponed a decision and asked for further evidence. both sides charged unfaithfulness.
Orlando W. Way was crushed to death when a freight train hit him at the Grimes street crossing near High Point, Thomasville and Denton, with coroner Dr. W. W. Harvey ruling the death an unavoidable accident after testimony from engineer R. B. Younts and witnesses W. T. Boggs and T. H. Williams. Funeral services were set for 2:30 pm at Yow's Funeral Home with Rev. O L Ruth officiating. Interment followed at Springfield Cemetery.
Howard Bisher a Denton bank clerk wed his bride yesterday morning. After a joyful reception they set off on their honeymoon as friends followed tossing rice. A trailing car caused a crash when the car ahead suddenly swerved. Bisher suffers a broken collar bone and knee cap. his bride injured but in less serious condition.
Plans for a city Christmas parade advance with prizes for best float and best band. Miss Grace Baker of the High Point Merchants Association says many merchants will enter floats and Santa Claus with reindeer will attend the December 6 event starting at 7 PM from First Presbyterian Church.
High Point plans a quiet Thanksgiving with most stores banks libraries and city offices closed. Post office hours will be shortened and city delivery suspended. Churches host services while many locals visit relatives and some attend the Carolina Virginia game in Greensboro.
The Empty Stocking Fund, aimed at aiding the city's needy with Christmas cheer, opened with a $50 Kiwanis contribution and a $25 Lions gift, totaling $75. The fund, usually launched after Thanksgiving, was started earlier this year to accommodate the late Turkey Day and encourages High Point citizens to support a happier, more glorious Christmas.
W M Tucker was elected new councilor of Guilford Council No 23 Jr O U A M at the annual election meeting on East Washington street Friday night. He succeeds D A Neese as past councilor and Elmer D Hedrick was chosen vice councilor along with re elections for several officers.
Dr Henry J Cadbury of Philadelphia will speak at Central Friends church at 11 o clock as part of anniversary meetings ending with the Thanksgiving service Thursday at 10 AM. He will also address the Brotherhood at 945 AM and a 630 PM fellowship supper follows with Rev Samuel Haworth as evening speaker.
About half of 280 High Point College alumni attended the homecoming activities at Roberts Hall and the High Point Country Club. President G I Humphreys urged immediate creation of a $10,000 student loan fund, but no action was taken that day.
Deputies Gray and Wheeless found five gallons of liquor in Tom Abbott’s bedroom after a raid near highway 61. Abbott was jailed on a prohibition violation and to appear before Magistrate Muse Monday. A gallon of liquor was found in a brush pile down the road.
Sale of season tickets to all events at the Salvation Army conducted by the Young Men's Auxiliary to the Advisory Board. Proceeds will buy basketball uniforms and equipment such as woodworking archery and leathercraft materials for a Red Shield club and activities.
Southern Furniture Manufacturers Association praised the code of fair practices and pledged ongoing support for the recovery program. The convention formed a code authority committee with eight Southern members to implement the code and opposed creating a new administrative body, preferring operation through existing associations as they push the NRA recovery effort.
Roy Shiplett former foreman of the city sanitary department was injured when struck by an automobile driven by Dr Job W Dyer in front of the Broadhurst theater early last night. Shiplett said he waited for cars to pass before crossing. Dr Dyer said he was blinded by lights from another car and did not see Shiplett. He was taken to Burrus Memorial hospital by Sechrest's ambulance for treatment.
Paul Eldridge of the Mills Home had a finger amputated at the second joint after a severe injury while grinding sausage. The incident occurred yesterday in Thomasville.
Paul Saunders 14 of 808 South Main Street is found after being missing with two other youths Jefferson Eskerd and LeRoy Lunley from Thursday into Friday. Police said they located him last night and he is safe.
A dollar deposited at four percent annual interest will double to two dollars in 17 673 years due to annual compounding.
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