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High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Oct 07, 1939

Page

2

Fragmented Regional Weather Outlook

Partly cloudy conditions persist in portions of the region with little change in temperatures. Generally fair conditions are noted along the coast with warmer trends inland and scattered showers possible in western areas tonight and Sunday.

Oath Carolina Carolina Borgia Firginia Ieee Inds DY Hook Hatteras North Central Por Atteras Jacksonville Moate

North Carolina Justices Sighted in Burke County Case

A report from Raleigh outlines Supreme Court records in the State vs. Andrew Lefevers Bruce Duckworth Harry Bowman and Newland Lefevers all of whom were convicted of an assault upon Cars Mull. The piece provides side lights on how justice is administered in Burke County and nearby areas.

Raleigh North Carolina Burke County Supreme Court State Andrew Lefevers Bruce Duckworth Harry Bowman Newland Lefevers Cars

Hanes Sees U S Bank Lending Boost For Business

Winston Salem Oct 7 Robert M Hanes president of Wachovia Bank and Trust Co and new American Bankers Association head said return to town showed a potential for abundant credit. He urged private business to use funds to expand and noted banks have money to lend though investments cooled last year.

Winston-Salem Robert M. Hanes Wachovia Bank and Trust Pany Juston-Salem

Yale Medical Pioneer Dr Harvey Williams Cushing Dies

New Haven Conn Oct 7 Dr Harvey Williams Cushing world renowned pioneer in modern pain surgery died today at age. The Yale professor emeritus of neurology had been in ill health and died of a heart ailment. Cushing famed for WWI medical service and author of 1926 Life of Sir William Osler was father in law of James Velvet son of President Roosevelt.

New Haven Conn Harvey Williams Cush Yale Cushing United States Sir William Osler James Velt President Roose

Henderson Barber Sentenced for Slaying Wife's Suitor

Henderson October 7 A jury convicted Vernon C Roberson 26 year old barber of murder in the death of Hunter Coggsdale a case employe The jury recommended mercy Judge W H S Burgwyn sentenced Roberson to from two to five years Roberson testified Coggsdale and he fought in self defense admitting he formed Coggsdale on several occasions to leave his wife alone

Henderson Vernon C. Roberson Manaughter Hunter Oxygsdale Case Employe W. H. S. Burgwyn Roberson Coggsdale Cognesdale

Ministers Expected As Chapel Transfers In Asheboro Churches

Ashboro clergy anticipate changes as two local Methodist churches may receive new pastors when the general conference opens October 6 8 at Calvary Methodist. Dr H P Powell of First Methodist may be transferred after four years of service.

Asheboro Npec Calvary Methodist H. P. Powell First Methodist Church

Employment service reports record placements in Asheboro

In October the State Employment Service placed 227 workers in Asheboro with Z L Rochelle noting the month set a record. Industry breakdown shows 106 in manufacturing and 73 in construction, plus 39 in domestic and personal service, three in agriculture and six in clerical and miscellaneous work.

Asheboro State Employment Service Z. L. Rochelleanager

Bowman denial at cross examination on prior indictments

The defendant Harry Bowman testifies during cross examination, claiming six or seven prior indictments for drinking fighting and reckless driving and asserting he has never served on a chain gang. He states he has only one prison sentence, the one that is suspended, and that he has never served a term.

Harry Bowman

Defense witness Fred Shu Ping Denies Liquor Load Allegation

Cross examination recounts Shu Ping saying he has been in court before for a liquor charge and denies turning over a load of liquor on Highway 181 a few weeks ago and asserts he is not under a suspended sentence now.

Fred Shuping

Indicted four times witness recalls fatal reckless driving case

Cross examining Newland Lefevers, the witness testifies he was indicted four times, describes a fatal reckless driving incident, says he paid a small fine and costs in one case, and funeral expenses plus costs in the other. He claims no chain gang involvement.

Newland Lefevers

Duckworth claims lack of action after shooting charge and past acquittal

Cross examination reveals Bruce Duckworth states he was charged with shooting into a house with no action taken and says an indictment for drawing a sun was dismissed. He notes a self defense acquittal for killing a man and a 12 month chain gang sentence for an assault with a deadly weapon.

Bruce Duckworth

Cross-examination reveals Loren Lefevers denial and past pardoned case

The witness describes denying involvement in a fatal knife incident and recounts a prior Superior Court conviction for secret assault with a deadly weapon on George Williams, claiming a pardoning governor and framing. He notes a separate incident with a house entry and control of alcohol, then states he has never served a term for anything.

Andrew Lefevers Burke Garage Superior Court George Williams Supreme Court Jesus Christ Patton

Witness Testimony Passages Mention defendants' Character

On the stand the defense introduces Mr Causby who testifies he knows defendant Andrew Lefevers and another Newland Le fevers and both have good character and reputation.

Mr. Causby Andrew Lefevers Newland Lefevers

Defense Notes Supported by Roland Page Witness

A defense witness Roland Page testifies about Newland Lefevers with a positive assessment of his character. Page states he knows Lefevers and regards his general character as good.

Roland Page Newland Lefevers

Moran testifies on Andrew Lefevers at State Hospital

A policeman at the State Hospital, Mr Moran, testifies that he has known Andrew Lefevers for six years and has worked with him. He says Lefevers has a good general reputation and that Newland has been a well behaved boy around the hospital.

Mr. Moran the State Hospital Andrew Lefevers Newland

Flashes Of Life Ridicules Indian Archery Claims

Henry W. Schreiber CT archer dismisses tales of Native American prowess with bow and arrow as bunk. He says the Indian fathering the sport is a poor archer and seldom shoots beyond 16 yards.

Escapees Protest Jail Conditions in West Virginia

Four men who escaped from a county jail in Pleasant, West Virginia, sent a message to authorities claiming they would have remained and completed their sentences if treated as men. They complained the coffee is bad and the food lacks seasoning, while county officers offered no comment.

Pleasant W. Va

Secret service uncovers mass of fake nickels in LA

A man arrested for inserting a slug into a cigarette machine led authorities to 3,000 counterfeit wooden nickels recovered from machines in Los Angeles over the past nine months according to a Secret Service briefing.

Los Angeles Secret Service

Church Services at North Hamilton Street Pastor Helsabeck

The Church of Christ on State Street led by Pastor W D Helsabeck holds communion at 11 00 morning worship with a sermon The Spiritual Growth In the Church and a Christian Endeavor session at 6 45 followed by an evening sermon A Parable Which Is Too True Today.

N. Hamilton State Street W. D. Helsabeck

Methodist G W Fink Preaches at Jamestown and Oakdale

Pastor Methodist G W Fink delivers sermons at Jamestown at 11 a.m. on I Bear In My Body the Marks of the Lord Jesus and at Oakdale at 7 30 p m on How God Tries to Prevent People From Going to Hell Visitors welcome at all services Sunday school at 10 a m Young People meet at 6 45 p m at both churches

G. W. Fink Jamestown Jesus Oakdale

Welch Memorial Sunday Services and Conference Schedule

Welch Memorial notices a Sunday school at 9 45 a m with preaching at 11 am and 7 30 pm by Dr J D Williams pastor. A quarterly conference is scheduled for Wednesday at 7 30 pm.

Welch Memorial Sunday School J. D. Williams

Morning and Evening Sermons Note at Epworth Church

Rev D V Howell delivers A Cloud of Witnesses as morning sermon. Evening service titled A Mark of Sonship begins at 7 PM with Epworth League at 6 15 PM. Prayer meeting Wednesday at 7 30 PM.

D. V. Howell Epworth League

Sunday church events and programs listed for the week

Sunday schedule includes church school at 9 45 a m and services at 11 00 a m with talks on creating a redeeming society health heroes and forts fortified with God. Evening programs feature youth talks Europe war and a God themed sermon. Monday offers a conference supper and year in review. Wednesday presents a Wesley Players play Where the Fires Are Lighted with free admission.

Embre H. Blackard Margaret Lee Blackard Marguerite Murray Bobby Lindsay Stewart Stone Tommy Stanton John Myers Europe James E. Rink Wesley Players

Sunday Church Schedule with Installations and Choirs

Sunday School at 9 45 a m in the morning. The 11 o clock service will install the official board for the coming year. Rev J Clay Madison will preach on Three Tests of Love. The choir sings Thou Art The Way by Homer. A 4 o clock Communion Service for Junior Church members and parents, led by Rev Madison, follows in the basement. Evening service features The First Task preached by the pastor. A quartet sings Holy Arthou by Handel. No Junior Church at 11. Junior Church boards installed with the Senior board. The Junior Intermediate and Young People Endea vor societies meet at 6 30. Congregational meeting Tuesday at 7 30 to transact Fourth Quarterly Conference business. Workers Council meets Thursday at 7 30.

J. Clay Madison Homer Madison Workers Council

Rankin Memorial Sunday Services and Prayer Meeting

Rankin Memorial holds Sunday School at 9 45 a m with J A Lee as superintendent. Preaching by Rev Edw Suits at 11 a m and 7 30 p m. Prayer service Wednesday evening at 7 30 p m.

Rankin Memorial Sunday School J. A. Lee Edw. Suits

Lebanon Church Schedule and Election News

Lebanon Sunday School opens at 9 45 a m with morning worship at 11 a m pastor O L Easter presiding delivering The Unexplored in the Kingdom of God sermon theme. Annual church officers election follows benediction. Evening service 7 30 p m Christian Endeavor 6 45 p m mid week prayer Wednesday 7 30 p m cottage prayer Friday at A Meredith home.

Lebanon O. L. Easter Kingdom of God Christian Endeavor Society A. Meredith

Williams Pastor Sets Service Schedule and Themes

N. C. Williams, pastor. Church school 9 45 to 10 45. R W Sowers, general superintendent. The pastor will preach at 11 a m and 7 30 p m using themes Personal Evangelism and Supreme Values The Young People meet Sunday evening 6 30 Prayer meeting Wednesday evening 7 o'clock.

N. C. Williams R. W. Sowers

Lutheran Sermons On Burden Bearing And Use

Rev. F. L. Conrad, pastor, will deliver the sermon The Law of Burden-Bearing at 11 o'clock referencing Galatians 6:2. An evening service at 7:30 will feature the sermon What's the Use.

F. L. Conrad

Mission Synod Service at 1000 Sherrod Street

Rev. R E Mennen pastor leads Sunday school at 10 a m and preaching service at 11 a m with the sermon titled The Light of the World.

Hungary Issues Special Stamps for Debrecen College Anniversary

Hungary released commemorative stamps marking the 400th anniversary of the Debrecen College. The issue highlights the historic college’s founding and Hungarian educational heritage.

Hungary College of Debrecen

Wesleyan Morning and Evening Church Services

Sunrise prayer at 5 a.m. led by Clyde Teele superintendent. 11 o'clock message by Reverend D. C. Stone. WW. X.P. &. at 6:16 p.m. Evening service at 7:30, night at 7:30.

Clyde Teele D. C. Stone

Hayworth Memorial service schedule and events

Charles K. Gentry, pastor, leads Sunday school at 9 45 a m with Ur sal Talkington as superintendent. The Macedonian Call is the morning message. Evening service at 7 15 p m led by the Woman's Home and Foreign Missionary Society with special music. Wesleyan Young People meet at 6 p m and Wednesday prayer hour at 7 15 p m.

Hayworth Memorial Charles K. Gentry Ursal Talkington Woman’s Home and Foreign Missionary Society Wesleyan

Revival services led by Rev A F Connor in Ennis Street

Clyde H. Connor announces a revival with evangelist A F Connor from Kings Mountain NC. Special messages at 11 a.m. and 7 30 p m continue through October 15 at 7 15 each evening with W Y P S in charge at 6 36 led by Clarence Potts, president.

Ennis Street Clyde H. Connor A. F. Connor Kings Mountain N. C Clarence Potts

Friends Central Bible School Stewardship Sunday Observed

The church schedules Stewardship Sunday with Horace Haworth as superintendent and Cecil E. Haworth delivering the 11 a.m. sermon. Evening services at 6:30 p.m. feature "Sermons in Books" contrasting Adolf Hitler's Mein Kampf with Jesus teachings.

Central Bible School Horace Haworth Cecil E. Haworth Adolf Hitler Jesus Luther Barker Cecil Haworth Malachi Matthew

Sunday church services and programs at Albion church

Sunday school meets at 10 00 a m with Oscar McCampbell in charge. Worship at 1 00 p m titled Heart Service to Christ led by Pastor Clifton C Pearson. Senior Christian Endeavor Society gathers at 6 30 p m with Albion English in charge. All are invited to participate in any service.

Oscar McCampbell Clifton Pearson Christian Endeavor Society Albion English

Oak Hill Friends mark 31st anniversary with special service

Oak Hill Friday through Sunday events celebrate the church anniversary. Sunday 9:45 sunday school led by Leslie Gurley, 11 o clock worship features Gamble Trio, Beittel of Guilford College preaching, and a picnic dinner after. Revival services begin 7:30 nightly with Isaac Harris evangelist inviting public attendance.

Oak Hill Christian Endeavor Vivian Robbins Elbert D. Newlin Lois Burton Ada Taylor Isaac Harris Young Friends Guilford College

Loyalty Day services at Springfield church

Sunday school begins at 10 with worship at 11 led by Murray C. Johnson of the National Yearly Meeting. Allen Jay grammar chorus members sing. Sunday night 7 Christian Endeavor groups meet led by Elizabeth Morgan. Cottage prayer meeting next Thursday at the Edwards home on Springfield Road.

Springfield Christ Murray C. Johnson Allen Jay Grammar Christian Endeavor Elizabeth Morgan Ben Edwards Springfield Road

Christ Science Lesson Sermon Announcement

Christ Science Churches announce a Sunday 11 o clock lesson on Are Sin Disease and Death Read at 319 North Main Street. Reading room hours are Wednesday and Friday 10 am to 1 pm with Sunday school at 9 30 am.

Churches and Societies of Christ, Scientist North Main Street

Dedication Services For New Baptist Temple Church

The Baptist Temple on Springfield Road at Baker Property Village will hold dedication services at 11 a.m. with Grover Jones moderating. Rev S T Taylor will speak at 2 30 p.m. and Rev Edward Fowler will be guest speaker at 7 30 p.m. A prayer meeting is set for Saturday at 7 30 p.m. Rev W A Godsey will start a revival Monday evening.

Baptist Temple John Burger Springfield Road Baker Property Village Grover Jones Piedmont Missionary Baptist Church S. T. Taylor The Union Tabernacle Edward Fowler Thomasville W. A. Godsey Asheville

Worship Schedule and Sermon by Dr Hubert Poteat

Pastor Dr A B Conrad leads Bible school at 9 45 a m with A E Tate as superintendent Worship at 11 a m includes Communion Meditation Observance of the Lord’s Supper Evening service at 7 30 p m features an address by Dr Hubert Poteat of Wake Forest College M 8 Circle meetings run Monday afternoon and evening Prayer service and training unions held Wednesday evening at 1 30 o'clock

A. B. Conrad E. Tate Hubert Poteat Wake Forest College

Morning and Evening Worship Services Announced

Morning service at 11 o'clock with William Rennie a ministerial student at High Point College preaching the sermon. Evening worship at 7:30 with a layman led service by the Board of Deacons. Bible School at 9:45 with classes for all ages. Training service at 6:30 offering courses for every age.

William Rennie High Point College Board of Deacons

Spiritual Beauty and Giving Sermons On Sunday

Rev. C N Royal will preach on Spiritual Beauty in the morning and The Blessedness of Giving in the evening. Communion services and baptism will be observed. Sunday school begins at 9 30 a m with the ordinance of baptism at the close of the service.

Green Street C. N. Royal

Morning Worship and Midweek Services Announced

Morning worship begins at 10 45 with Pastor Rev Ernest M Smith delivering The City of Refuge sermon The Lord s Supper will be observed A B T U service follows at 7 15 The pastor speaks on Preparation to Meet God Wednesday evening there is a teachers meeting at 6 30 prayer meeting at 7 and choir practice at 8

Ernest M. Smith City of Refuge

Sunday Services and Laymen’s League Meeting Scheduled

The church lists Holy Communion at 8 a.m. Church school at 9 45 a.m. Morning prayer and sermon at 11. The Laymen's League plans a Monday 7 30 p.m. Parish House meeting to elect officers for the year. All men urged to attend. this is not a supper meeting.

Evangelical and Reformed Promotion Day at Sunday School

The Sunday school and church program lists a 9 45 a m promotion day with special events led by J M Hedrick the general superintendent The Holy Communion service is at seven o clock and the choir will sing O Sacred Head by Adams An evening service at 730 features Faiths Fruitage preached by the pastor Rev Hoy L Fesperman The Young Peoples Society meets at 630 with George Gibbardt leading the Senior group and the Junior Intermediate Society at the same hour Revival begins Wednesday night at 730 with Rev Harvey A Fes perman D D arriving next Sunday to occupy services through the following week Public invited to attend all services

J. M. Hedrick Adams Young People’s Society George Gibbardt Junior Intermediate Society Hoy L. Fesperman Harvey A. Fesperman

Revival services at Church of God begin Oct 8

The Church of God on Asheboro Street hosts a revival conducted by Rev. E. Be Watts. Sunday school at 10 a.m. and preaching at 11 a.m. A play titled The Prodigal by the Christian Crusaders is set for 6:30 p.m. with evening preaching at 7:30 p.m. The series runs two weeks through Oct 22 with nightly prayers at 7:15 and special singing.

Asheboro Street E. BE Watts Christian Crusaders

Tabernacle Union Church Services Schedule

Rev. S. E. Taylor leads 11 a.m. sermon at 601 Prospect Street with a 6:30 p.m. youth service and 7:30 p.m. evangelistic service. Prayer meeting Thursday evening.

Prepare Ye the Way of the Lord in Johns Baptism Sermon

A Sunday School lesson on John the Baptist from Matthew 3 explains his role as forerunner to Jesus. It emphasizes repentance as essential for remission of sin, baptism by fire of the Holy Spirit, and preparation of hearts for the coming kingdom of heaven.

Jesus Christ John the Baptist Judea Elizabeth Zacharias Gabriel Jesus God John Heaven Christ Father Earth Elijah Abraham Hell Holy Peter Calvary

Union service at Pilgrim Church and joint Baptist worship

The Congregational Church announces a union service at Pilgrim Church Sunday at 3 PM. Sunday at 7 30 PM the Friendship Baptist Church pastor and congregation will join Pilgrim for worship.

Congregational Christian Church Pilgrim Church Friendship Baptist Church Pilgrim

Alpha Art Club Seeks Better Lighting Near Schools

The Alpha Art Club met at Mrs L S Merritt home on East Washington Street to discuss routine matters and committee reports. The civic committee requested the city council fix faulty lighting near Leonard Street School and address sidewalk issues by William Penn High School. The meeting closed with a savory repast.

Alpha Art Club L. S. Merritt East Washington Street Leonard Street School William Penn High School

Guilford County Realty Transfers Summary

Guilford County real estate transfers list deeds in Guilford Township and Friendship Township. Rebecca Cole transfers to Paul A Pegram a Greensboro Highlands tract. Thomas J Hill and wife transfer to J A Bigelow and wife a U G Thompson property tract. J A Bigelow and wife transfer to Z H How erton and wife a tract adjoining U G Thompson. M L Hollowell and wife transfer to J G Smith a tract adjoining McFarland property. J G Smith and wife transfer to Clarence QC Knight and wife a tract adjoining Hollowell property.

Gilmer Township Rebecca Cole Paul A. Pegram Greensboro Highlands Thomas J. Hill J A. Bigelow U. G. Thompson J. A. Bigelow Z. H. Howerton Friendship Township M. L. Hollowell J. G. Smith McFarland Clarence QC Knight Hollowell

Winston-Salem Police Chief Returns Visit to High Point Boys Club

A Winston-Salem citizens committee led by Chief Wal ter Anderson and Maj. Satterfield toured the High Point Boys Club. Maj. R. M. Cowan guided the inspection and outlined the club’s operations as Winston-Salem pursues its own boys club. Cowan was invited to return to speak on boys work.

Winston-Salem High Point Boys Club High Point Maj. Coway

Heidelberg Church Harvest Home Day Observed Sunday

Heid elberg Reformed Church in Thomasville plans its annual Harvest Home Day this Sunday. Activities begin at the Sunday school hour at 10 o clock and continue through the 11 o clock church service with fall flowers and fruits decorating the church and a good attendance expected.

Thomasville Heidelberg Reformed Church

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