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High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Nov 28, 1936

Page

8

Bailey urges self confident service in And Now What lecture

Elwood T Bailey, noted lecturer, spoke at High Point College on And Now What challenging students to use their abilities for humanity. The third fall lyceum talk covered initiative and responsibility, citing 209 interviews at San Diego showing 78 percent favoring cash. Bailey, executive vice president of the San Diego exposition, will head to Cleveland in December for Lakes Exposition work.

Elwood T. Bailey High Point College America Bailey California Eee San Diego Exposition Cleveland

Unusual Traffic Violation Noted After Crash

Cleadons Naylor, 23, of Was cited to court on charges of loading his truck above legal height. A collision with a white way light drew investigators to the case and damage was estimated at about $62.

Cleadons Naylor Naylor

Death claims Jane L Harris two year old daughter

Janie Lorraine Harris daughter of C H and Belle Goins Harris of 1125 Jefferson Avenue High Point died in a local hospital at 2 25 yesterday after a four month illness She was born in High Point December 16 1933 Survived by six brothers Edgar Reuben Stanley C H Jr Billy and Jimmy Harris and four sisters Mrs Mary Gande Ada Mildred and Georgia Harris Funeral services will be at Pilgrim Holiness Church at 2 30 tomorrow with Rev O L Ruth in charge Interment in Floral Garden Cemetery

Janie Lorraine Harris C. H Belle Goins Harris Jefferson Avenue High Point Edgar Reuben Stanley Billy Jimmy Harris Mary Gande Ada Mildred Georgia Harris Pilgrim Holiness Church O. L. Ruth Floral Garden Cemetery

Rites Held for Mrs V C Burton

Funeral services for Mrs. Mary C Burton wife of Vernie C Burton were held at Oak Hill Friends church with Rev Robert Melvin Rev Norman Osborne and Rev Fred Love officiating The service featured hymns Amazing Grace Jesus Saviour Pilot Me and What a Friend We Have In Jesus Miss Estelle Burton at the piano Pallbearers included O W Bolick Donald Kahill Harry Miller Martin Keisler George Simmons and Homer Kaylor of Southern Furniture Co where Mr Burton was superintendent Interment followed at Pleasant Grove cemetery Many friends and out of town relatives attended including members of the Welcome Sday school class of Oak Hill and Southern Furniture Co neighbors Flowers honored the deceased.

Mary Cc. Burton Vernie C. Burton Statesville Oak Hill Friends Church Robert Melvin Norman Osborne Fred Love Pleasant Grove Church Jesus Estelle Burton O. W. Bolick Donald Kahill Harry Miller Martin Keisler George Simmons Homer Kaylor Southern Furniture Company Burton Oak Hill Church Pleasant Grove Cemetery

Democratic party sub committee formed for rules and election law changes

Marion November 28 A state sub committee was appointed to study changes in party regulations and election laws. State Chairman J Wallace Winborne Major L P McLendon Attorney General A A F Seawell will serve ex officio Others named include State Senator Carl Bailey W H Burgwyn Rivers D Johnson J M Broughton Ben C Parham Don C Mc Rae Neal M Salmon C B Dean Walter H Woodson O M Mull State Senator A Hall Johnston and others

Marion Democratic Party J. Wallace Winborne L. P. McLendon State Board of Elections A. A. F. Seawell Carl Bailey Plymouth W. H.&. Burgwyn Woodland Rivers D. Johnson Warsaw J. M. Broughton Raleigh Ben C. Parham Oxford Don C. McRae High Point Neal M. Salmon Killington C. B. Dean Rockingham Walter H. Woodson Salisbury O. M. Mull Shelby A. Hall Johnston Asheville

Dust Pit Fire Extinguished at Continental Furniture

Firemen responded to a 5:22 pm dust pit fire at Continental Furniture, 310 East Green Street, causing only minor water damage. By 8:00 am, a lumber truck fire at South Main and Ward Streets was put out with slight damage. A noon woodsaw fire at Beeson Hardware on North Main Street caused no damage.

Continental Furniture Company East Green Street South Main and Ward Streets Beeson Harware Company North Main Street

Bitter cold breaks 42 year record in St Johnsbury

In St Johnsbury Virginia the temperature plunged to 11 degrees below zero during the night, breaking the cold record for November and the 42 year history of the weather bureau in the area.

ST. Johnsbury Weather Bureau

Bolick Improves After Auto Crash At Kingstree

High Point coach Harry Bolick remains conscious and improved after a Kingston trip where he suffered a brain concussion a fractured wrist and possible rib fractures. His wife is recovering and school staffers aided him after the accident near Monck’s Corner Wednesday night.

Harry Bolick High Point Monck's Corner 8. C Kinstree Bolick Wade Marlette Enterprise Kingstree Marlette Henry Grady Owens Cameron C. C. Williamson First Presbyterian Church

Warren County Clerk John David Newell Dies at 72

John David Newell former Warren Superior court clerk for 18 years died at his Macon home late yesterday at age 72. He previously served in Warren and was known for his long tenure in local judiciary records. funeral plans were not released pending family arrangements.

John David Newell Warrenton Warren Superior Court Macon

Funeral for Andrew Kanoy Held at Calvary Church

Thomasville buried farmer Andrew Kanoy on Sunday after he died at his home early Friday. Services led by Rev. Kendall B. Shoffner were at Calvary Reformed Church with interment in Calvary Cemetery.

Thomasville Andrew Kanoy Calvary Reformed Church Kendall B. Shoffner Calvary Cemetery

Last Rites Held For Mrs Mary Ann Swicegood

Last rites were conducted Friday afternoon at Mount Pleasant M P church for Mrs Mary Ann Swicegood who died Tuesday morning. The church choir performed hymns and the Rev Mr Hipps led prayers. Pallbearers were nephews John Green Joe Reid George Reid Luther Green Perry Green and J P Collett. Interment followed in Mount Pleasant church cemetery.

Mary A. Swicegood Thomasville Mary Ann Swicegood Mount Pleasant M. P Mr. Hipps John Green Joe George Reid Luther Perry Green

Hoey Plans Farmers Meeting December Ninth

Governor-Elect Clyde R. Hoey will meet with North Carolina farmers December 9 in Raleigh and a delegates from the state merchants association December 10 to discuss their problems. He will also meet a merchants committee after addressing the State Grange convention in Raleigh.

Charlotte the Observer Today Clyde R. Hoey North Carolina State Merchants Association Raleigh Merchants Group

Attempt To Sell Baby Jails Pair

Alleged attempts to sell a two and a half months old baby for 75 dollars led to the arrest of a woman listed as Lillian Cornell 18 Montgomery Alabama and a man identified as Jim Cornell 52 her father. No charges were filed but the man was jailed. Sheriff Newman H. de Bretton said a deputy answered a complaint that a man and woman were trying to sell a baby.

Baton Rouge Lillian Cornell Montgomery Ala Jim Cornell Newman H. de Bretton

Japanese Share Of World Fishermen Estimated At Half

An estimate suggests that about half of the world’s fishermen are of Japanese nationality. The figure underscores Japan’s strong fishing industry and broad maritime activity.

Furman To Play 9 Games In 1937

Furman University announces a nine game 1937 football schedule led by home games on the new stadium turf. Key clashes include N C State and Clemson, with four road dates and two open slots yet to be filled. The slate opens September 25 with an open date before Wofford on October 2 and other visits to Citadel Presbyterian Davidson and South Carolina.

Greenville D. C Furman University Charles N. Wyatt Furman North Carolina State Clemson Wofford N. C. State Citadel Charleston Presbyterian Davidson Charlotte South Carolina Columbia Chiemson

Salesman Finds Baby Boy In Car In Lexington

A county welfare officer turned over to the Children’s Home Society in Greensboro a 10 day old baby boy found on the back seat of a salesman F. R. Cain’s car as he started home from work at 10 p m Cain worked at a local candy factory in Lexington The officer noted the finder’s report and the baby’s condition as authorities opened a case file.

Lexington Children’s Home Society Greensboro F. R. Cain

Rocky Mount Cotton Mills Sues over Processing Tax

Greensboro Nov 28 The Rocky Mount cotton mills filed suit in federal district court seeking 469969 96 dollars against Charles H Robertson internal revenue collector. The action alleges taxes paid from August 1 1933 until the levy was ruled invalid seeking recovery of the amount plus costs.

Greensboro Rocky Mount Cotton Mills Federal District Court Charles H. Robertson Internal Revenue

Separated Twin Recovery Report From New York Hospital

The condition of Simpligio Godina a 28 year old Siamese twin was reported favorable by York hospital attaches. Godina was severed from his brother Lucio last Tuesday after Lucio died from heart and lung ailments.

New York Simpligio Godina York Godina Lucio

Negro man pleads for bond reduction in whisky case

Tom C. Brown, charged with possessing untaxed whisky, asks U S Commissioner Lee R. Smith to reduce bond citing prior appearances. Brown states he is a regular customer and seeks a discount. Commissioner Smith reduces the bond after the request.

Internal Revenue Dallas Tom C. Brown U. S Lee R. Smith Brown Smith

Spare Those Tails

Memphis detectives Johnson and Stallings arrest five African Americans for clipping mule tails to sell as material for coat lapels. They note tails regrow slowly and mules need tails to chase flies.

Memphis Tenn Johnson Stallings

Grannis Birth Ends 250 Year Family Tradition

In Front Royal Virginia Marianna Grannis became the first girl born to Mr and Mrs L Grannis breaking eight generations of male births in the family.

Novelty Front Royal Marianna Grannis L. Grannis Grannises

Dog Stowaway Dog Flies To Los Angeles From Phoenix

A dog traveled as a plane stowaway from Phoenix to Los Angeles to say goodbye to its young master. The dog vanished just before the Transcontinental airliner departed, then reappeared on the way back and will ride again to Los Angeles in the same flight.

Phoenix Ariz Los Angeles Los Angels

Chicago Produce Prices Reported From Chicago Market

Butter and eggs prices noted with 12 290 pounds of butter and 3 805 eggs. Butter ranges include extras firsts and standards with percentages around 32 to 34 percent. Eggs show steady demand with local and fresh grades around 32 to 35 percent, reflecting current receipts and refrigerator standards.

Chicago

New Social Security Law Promises Employee Privacy

The article explains confidentiality assurances by the Social Security Board for employee and employer information on initial wage records set to begin Jan 1, 1937. It lists five private return options for applications and notes minimal data collected, mainly name, birth details, and parent names. It warns wage earners to guard their identification card against loss or misclaim.

Social Security Board

Right Day Preaching Mission At North Hamilton Church

The Church cooperates with a Right Day Preaching Mission starting tomorrow with visiting minister R. A. Helsabeck. Bible school at 9 45. The Lord's Supper forms part of the morning worship. Christian Endeavor meets at 6 30 followed by the evening worship hour.

North Hamilton St R. A. Helsabeck Christian Endeavor

Tabernacle Services Schedule on Ward and Green Streets

Church notices list services at the Tabernacle corner Ward and Green streets. Sunday 7 30 P M with special song service at 7 P M Sunday school 10 30 A M and Friday service at 7 30 P M.

the Tabernacle Ward and Green Street

Morning Star Temple Preachers Fill Augusta Revival Absence

Rev Kencheon Wells of Greensboro preaches at 11 am on Can the Living Talk To the Dead. Rev Eddie Johnson speaks at 3 pm on Is There a Hell. Rev H S Wacaster of Reidsville at 8 pm on The New Birth. Mrs Helen Verett and Harold Lee Everett conduct a revival in Augusta while visiting ministers fill the pulpit. Sunday school at 9 45 am with Sam Dale superintendent.

Moning Star Temple Kencheon Wells Greensboro Eddie Johnson Wacaster Reidsville Helenverett Harold Lee Everett Morning Star Augusta Sam Dale

Holiness Pentecostal Church Schedule

Rev C Francis Noble pastor leads services at 612 Highland Ave. Bible school 9 45 A M. Morning message to the church. Young peoples meeting at 6 P M. Evening service at 7 P M through winter. Wednesday prayer meeting at 7 P M.

Pentecostal C. Francis Noble Highland Ave Bible School Young People

Presbyterian Sermons and Church Activities This Week

Rev. O C Williamson will preach at 11 am on Little Foxes That Spoil the Vine. The 5 pm vesper sermon is How to Control Our Thoughts. Sunday school Brentwood 2 30 pm. Workers Council meets 6 30 pm Monday at the church. Junior choir Wednesday 3 30 pm. Prayer meetings Wednesday 7 30 pm and Brentwood Thursday 7 30 pm. Young People meet Sunday 6 pm.

O. C. Williamson Brentwood Worker’s Council Williamson

Reporter Clarifies Identity in Prohibition Case

Paul Allen of Shepherd's garage requested The Enterprise publish that he is not the Paul Allen arraigned in municipal court yesterday on a charge of violating the prohibition law.

Allen Paul Allen Shepherd's Garage Enterprise Paul Allen

William Berry Held on Theft Charge in Greenville Case

William Berry was arrested by local police for an alleged theft tied to Greenville D C authorities who accuse him of stealing a case of hosiery from Belk Stevens in that city. Berry was released to Greenville officers last night for further action.

William Berry Greenville D. C Belk-Stevens Berry South Carolina

Examination for Patrolmen Advancement Set Tomorrow

Chief of Police W. G. Friddle announced eight fourth class patrolmen will take an examination for rank advancement at city hall at 9 o clock tomorrow morning. The test follows recent exams in City Manager E. M. Knox s office.

W. G. Friddle E. M. Knox

Fugitive Is Back Behind Prison Bars

Caleb Wagoner, 44, a Surry County fugitive, was found at his mountain home as cold weather drove him to shelter. Deputies and guards surrounded the house, urged his family to safety, and Wagoner slipped out the back before surrendering without a shot.

Mt, Airy Caleb Wagoner Surry County Wagoner Ararat Yadkin John D. Thompson

Coroner's Jury Orders Further Inquiry in Smith Crash

In Spartanburg on November 28 a coroner's jury ordered Ray Scott held for further investigation after finding his automobile killed Thomas Henry Minton a 68 year old Campton farmer.

Spartanburg,&. C Ray Scott Thomas Henry Minton Campton

Reward Offered for Hog Theft in Henderson

Sheriff J. E. Hamlett offers 25 reward for information leading to arrest of hog thieves who took three hogs weighing over 300 pounds from South Henderson in a single night.

Henderson J. E. Hamlett South Henderson

Methodist Program Sets Surprising Question Topic

The pastor Rev. H. H. Robbins will address at 11 o clock on a Surprising Question. Rev. B. T. Bladden speaks at 7 30 p m. Bible school is at 9 30 a m with R L Proctor as superintendent.

H. H. Robbins B. T. Bladden Bible School R. L. Proctor

Evangelistic Services Planned by Main Street Methodist Church

The church joins city-wide evangelistic services from November 29 to December 6. Members are urged to attend every night and bring others. The pastor will preach Sunday morning on The Great Invitation. Evangelistic preaching and singing start nightly at 7 30.

Main Street Methodist Church

Weekly church schedule and sermons led by Dr Embree H Blackard

The notice lists church events from Sunday including 9 45 a m church school 11 o clock morning worship with a sermon by Dr Embree H Blackard on Can We Have a Spiritual Awakening Reception of new members 5 30 p m youth choir rehearsal 6 15 p m youth supper meeting program on Expanding Horizons led by Mike Boyce and Holt McPherson 7 30 p m evening worship sermon A Tried Panacea reception of new members Monday 7 30 p m board of Christian Education meeting Tuesday 7 30 p m youth cabinet meeting Wednesday 7 30 p m mid week service with Dr E H Blackard Friday 7 p m choir rehearsal.

Embree H. Blackard J. Gurney Briggs Mike Boyce Holt McPherson Dr. Blackard Board of Christian Education Young People’s Cabinet E. H. Blackard

Church Services Announced by Pastor Howell

D W Howell, pastor, lists Sunday school at 9 46 a m and morning worship at 11 with the sermon The Church Which Cannot Fail. Evening worship at 7 with The Man Who Cannot Fail. Epworth League 6 16 p m and midweek prayer Wednesday at 7 p m.

D. W. Howell

Methodist Church Sets Sermons for Next Week

Sunday at 11 AM Rev J Clay Madison to preach The Eternal Gospel. Evening service explains The Responsible Church. Junior Church features Evelyn Lindley of High Point College on Not What We Give But What We Share. Evening services 7 30 for five days with topics and speakers listed.

J. Clay Madison Evelyn Lindley High Point College Christian Endeavor G. I. Humphreys C. C. Williamson J. C. Madison J. Clyde Allman J. E. Carroll

Welch Memorial Services Schedule

Welch Memorial announces Sunday school at 9 45 a m followed by preaching at 11 a m and 730 p m conducted by Pastor J D Williams.

WELCH Welch Memorial J. D. Williams

Rankin Memorial Church Service and CEF Meeting

Sunday school at 9 45 a m led by Rev Edward Suits. The newly organized CEF society will meet at 6 30 p m.

Rankin Memorial Sunday School Edw. Suits CEF

Festival of St. Andrew Observed At Parish Holy Communion

The Episcopal church announces Advent services with Holy Communion at 8 A M and 10 A M, church school at 9 45 A M, evening Y P S at 6 P M, supper 10 cents a plate, and the Festival of St Andrew on Monday at 10 A M. An annual parish meeting follows Monday night at 8. Reports and four vestrymen will be elected for three years. A preaching mission by Rev. William Turner runs Dec 1–4 starting 8 A M.

William Turner St. Paul’s Winston-Salem

Christion Science Sunday Services Announced

Christian Science notices announce a lesson sermon on Ancient and Modern Necromancy for all Christian Science churches and societies this Sunday at 11 oclock. Services will be held at 309 1 2 North Main Street with Sunday school at 9 45 a m Reading room open as usual.

Churches Societies of Christ, Scientist North Main Street

Weeklong Preaching Mission at Local Church

The church hosts a city preaching mission throughout the week led by speakers such as Dr. Francie Anscombe and Rev. Herbert Huffman. Daily services are listed with a Saturday Deep River Quarterly Meeting and a December 6 program featuring Dr. Elbert Russell and Dr. Clyde A. Milner at 6:30 p.m.

Francie Anscombe Winston-Salem Brotherhood Herbert Huffman Clara I, Cox Bascom Hollins Samuel Haworth Jos. H. Peele Dorothy Gardyne Deep River Quarterly Elbert Russell Russell Mr. Johnson Clyde A. Milner

Pastor Clara Cox Preaches On The Challenge Of The Times

Tomorrow morning the pastor Miss Clara Cox will deliver a message titled The Challenge of the Times at worship. That night the Senior C E society plans a trip to Winston Salem to join their Friends C E meeting. Next week National Preaching Mission cottage prayers will be held at listed Springfield homes each evening with host families Archdale road Jackson's Lake David Baker community and Fairfield road.

Clara Cox C. E. Society Winston-Salem

Baptist Sermons and Services Announced

Pastor Dr. A. B. Conrad will preach at both services Sunday with morning sermon The God That Answered by Fire and evening sermon Christ, Precious to Believers. Bible school at 9 45. Prayer services and B A meetings on Wednesday at 7 30.

A. B. Conrad Christ Bible School

Baptist Sermons Set for Sunday Services at Green Street

Pastor C. N. Royal will preach two sermons at the morning and evening services on Seeing the Un seen and How to Know Jesus Better. Sunday school begins at 9 30 with Baptist Training Union at 6 30. Sunday school Worker's Council meets Tuesday at 6 30.

Green Street C. N. Royal Jesus Baptist Training Union Worker's Council

Salvator of America's Soul Preached at City Mission

Rev Hoy L Fesperman leads a city wide preaching mission at Evangelical & Reformed Church with evening services each night at 7 30. Sermon topics include The Forks of the Road What Christ Hates Most The Way of Life and The Old Bronze Door Knocker and more with Sunday morning Sermon The Many Sided Christ and a Queen's Visit. Christian Endeavor meets tonight at 6 30 and Sunday School starts at 9 45.

Salvator of America Hoy L. Fesperman Christ

Wesleyan Methodist Sunday Services and Prayer Meeting

Wesleyan Methodist on Ennis Street announces Sunday School at 9 45 A M, preaching at 11 A M, Young People's Meeting at 6 30 P M and preaching at 7 P M Mrs C B Carter is the pastor Thursday evening prayer meeting at 7 o'clock.

C. B. Carter

Walton 58 Dies After Four Weeks Ill at Local Hospital

L J Walton 58 of High Point route three died after a four week illness in a local hospital last night at eleven. He was born December 27 1877 in the county, married Jennie Edwards on August 26 1899, and is survived by his widow a daughter Mrs H B Parker two brothers D B and J R Walton two sisters Mrs Dora Brown and Mrs Della Harrell and two grandchildren Irene and Ruby Parker all of this city. Funeral services will be held Sunday with interment in Springfield cemetery.

L. J. Walton High Point Route Three This County Dempsey and Mary Jackson Walton Jennie Edwards H. B. Parker D. B J. R. Walton Mesdames Dora Brown Della

Four cited for speeding and one for overloaded load in 24 hours

Police report four speeding charges and one case of an oversized load exceeding state height limits in the last 24 hours. Drive Carefully and Save a Life.

Philemon Lesson From Paul In Rome Treats Slavery As Brotherhood

Sunday school lesson in Rome with Paul in a hired house teaching Philemon and Onesimus. Paul urges Philemon to receive Onesimus as a Christian brother and to consider all debts as Paul’s account, illustrating Christ like forgiveness and service.

Bond Freeye Chris Galatians Philema Rome Paul Pel Philemon Onesimus Phi Simus Phile Philo Phil Philemore God Jesus

Christian Endeavor Society Hosts Annual Service in High Point

The Christian Endeavor Society of High Point hosted its annual service with Dr. P. E. Lindley leading the devotional. A long fast followed and baskets were distributed to worthy families after Miss Jew chaired the program.

High Point High Plan Endeavor Union P. E. Lindley Jew

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Madam Ardelle SNOW Commerce Jane L. Harris CC. H Della Goins Harris V. C. Burton MIRAE City Shoe Shop West Commerce Tional Bank Troxier Furniture CO English ST Philco Hoosier Troxier Hoey Farmers of State John Smith High Point Church Church OF Christ Christs Sanctified Holy Church Methodist MAIN Wesley Memorial Episcopal ST. Mary's Christian Science Springfield Evangelical & Reformed Ennis Street Christian Endeavas Featurin Pvaris Dresal West Cated Garagi Renoli Hedgeco Lumber Ward St
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