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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1939
Page
3
Burglars blew open the Auman Vestal Motor Company office in Asheboro stealing a small amount of money and business records. The crime followed a similar theft the previous Tuesday when masked bandits looted a grocery cash register for about 62 dollars.
Cloudy with showers then fair in Virginia tonight. West and north portions warmer. winds southwest tonight shifting to west Sunday. Coastal area from Sandy Hook to Hatteras shows variable winds, then west and moderate on south, with overcast conditions and showers north tonight. North Carolina partly cloudy unsettled tonight Sunday. South Carolina fair to partly cloudy tonight and Sunday. Georgia partly cloudy tonight and warmer in extreme north. Winds from Hatteras to Jacksonville steady to southwest, overcast tonight and Sunday with possible light showers.
In a late 1920s era reminiscence, Pop Warner's Isle Indians beat Amos Alonzo Stagg's Maroons 18 4 in a vivid revival under Bax Stadium lights. The narrative recalls 1907 classic clashes and Warner's coaching legacy at San Jose State as 15,000 spectators watched the staged reenactment.
Oct 21 from Durham reports the Dukes prepare to open a strong road game offensive against Syracuse while Wake Forest travels to Western Maryland to face the Demon Deacons. Appalachian’s power beats High Panthers 39 to 0 and Lenoir Rhyne meets Guilford in a key 1940s conference match. Social Security Board grants North Carolina $44,473 for aid during the October quarter.
Countess Barbara Hutton Mdivani Haugwitz-Reventlow plans a quick U S divorce in Reno or Florida within months and to wed Robert Sweeney age 28, a golfer. She travels with her son Lance aboard Conte di Savoia, amid unanswered wireless messages.
Lenoir Rhyne Bears visit Guilford Quakers in a key North State showdown aiming for a fourth consecutive victory. Standings matter as regional teams prepare for a tight race in late October.
Washington officials said the 42 hour maximum in interstate commerce may not take effect until the start of each industry’s regular work week after October 24. The 30 cent minimum wage must be adopted by midnight October 23. Elmer F. Andrews ruled the delay applies to many plants, with some starting their week later than October 24.
A city bus line operated by Moore and Hamilton, Inc. of High Point began a six month test run in Thomasville. City Manager R. M. Cooksey said one bus would run on principal streets with an option to grant a permanent route after six months.
Hazel Osborne and Charlie Owens both of Charlotte were killed when their motorcycle failed to take a curve and struck a bridge on York Road five miles from Charlotte late last night.
Pastor Williams will attend the Western North Carolina Conference in Greensboro. Sunday School is at 9 45 a m no preaching. Young people meet at 6 30 p m prayer meeting Wednesday at 7 p m Childhood and Youth Week program by children Thursday evening all parents and friends urged to attend a social hour follows.
Wesley Memorial presents a Sunday program with 9 45 church school 11 sermon by Dr E K McLarty pastor 1922 26 and 7 30 sermon by Dr J W Moore pastor 1926 30. Evening events include 6 30 Intermediate fellowship supper with Dr K B Geddie speaking on Public Health and 6 30 Young People Fellowship supper with Rev MacMurray S Richey of Asheville. Monday features 3 30 mission study class second session taught by Mrs W Bivins and a 6 30 associate board meeting in the church dining room.
The church hosts a 9:45 a.m. school service and an 11 a.m. service conducted by the young people. Rev. William Rennie, a ministerial student from High Point College, will preach. No evening service due to annual conference. Prayer meeting is set for Wednesday at 7:30 p.m.
Rev. J. W. Braxton and Rev. T. Glenn Madison will lead morning and evening services at 11:00 and 7:30. Mrs. Reba Wilson Fox will sing in the morning and a Rogers quartet in the evening. Miss Leslie Johnson of the Y W C A speaks at 11:00 on The Building of Life. The chorus will sing Joys Be Known. Junior and Young People's societies meet at 6:20. A Sunday School visitation campaign aims for teacher visits to every pupil by November 17.
The parish of Episcopal St Marys announces morning worship on the Twentieth Sunday after Trinity with Holy Communion at 11 a.m. and a morning prayer service with sermon at 11 a.m. The schedule outlines a Matins or parish service cadence with anticipated lessons and homily.
Corner West Green and Tryon Streets hosts preaching services first and third Sundays at 11 am and 7 30 pm led by Rev. D M Spence pastor.
Sunday school begins at 10 a m with preaching on the second and fourth Sundays at 11 a m and a 7 30 p m service on the fourth Sunday Rev D M Spence serves as pastor in this congregation.
Sunday school times are 8 30 p m fourth Sundays 3 30 p m and second Sunday 7 30 p m. Homecoming day Sunday services at 11 a m led by Rev D M Spence. Dinner on the grounds. Rev C E B Otey of Randleman to preach afternoon service. All members and former members and former pastors invited to fellowship.
Christian Science churches present a Sunday lesson sermon on Probation After Death at 11 o clock. The service is at 319 North Main Street with the Reading Room open Wednesday and Friday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday school starts at 9 30 a.m.
Sunday school at 9 30 a m with J D Jennings superintendent Morning worship at 11 with the pastor Young People meeting at 6 15 led by Mrs A V Brown Evening worship at 7 30 with the pastor Mid week prayer Wednesday at 7 30 Cottage prayer Friday at 7 30 A welcome awaits you at any service.
Sunday school at 9:50 a.m. led by M. M. Strother superintendent. Preaching at 10:45 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. Young People meet at 6:30 p.m. Sunday night prayer service follows, with Wednesday night prayer at 7:38.
Clyde Connor superintendent. Preaching at 11 a m by Rev M C Connor. Senior Y M W B at 6 30 p m with Mrs Dewey Brady in charge. Evening preaching at 7 15 p m and prayer. Wednesday meeting 7 15 p m. Winter schedule changes 7 15 p m. Public invited to all services.
Rev Charles K Gentry leads sunday school at 9 45 am with Ur sal Talkington as superintendent A revival begins with evangelist Rev D W Fossit of Louisville Ky delivering the first sermon and returns nightly through November 5 at 7 15 pm A 6 pm YMWB meeting is in charge by R M Douglas with music directed by Mrs D W Fossit Services run daily at 7 15 pm
Sunrise prayer service takes place at 6 am with Sunday school at 9 45 am led by Superintendent Clyde Steele and Pastor Rev D C Stone Revival services run Sundays through November 5 Rev Harold W Baker and wife of Marion Indiana will lead singing and preaching at 11 am and 7 30 pm under Rev Baker Y B W Bw Ot S118 pm.
Friends Sunday school convenes tomorrow at 10 with worship at 11 led by Pastor Clara I Cox who will speak on Respect Thyself Tomorrow evening the CC EE societies meet at 6 30 The seniors hold a consecration service led by President Irene Parker Next Tuesday at 2 30 the Springfield Womans Auxiliary meets in Thomasville at Mrs Nettie Lambeths home with Mrs Lula Parker and Mrs Lena Nance as hostesses A Tom A Sykes cottage prayer meeting is Thursday night at Mrs Irma Allens Archdale Road.
Sunday School at 9 a.m. led by superintendent Oscar McCampbell. Worship at 11 a.m. with Clifton C. Pearson delivering the message on Putting Love for Work. Christian Endeavor at 6 30 p.m. with Maxine and Robert Burge leading. Sunday School promotes Promotion Day and urges all members to attend.
Sunday school at 9 45 with Leslie Gurley in charge worship at 11 and 7 30 led by pastor Elbert D Newlin each service The junior and senior Christian Endeavor groups meet at 6 30 led by Mrs F R Fraley seniors and Mrs Troy Robbins with Mrs Aibert D Newlin directing the Juniors The weekly paper meeting moves to Wednesday at 7 30 replacing Thursday as prayer night
Bible school begins at 9 45 worship at 11 with a sermon titled A Quaker In Time of World Conflict by the pastor Evening worship follows at 6 30 The Master Hath Come and Calleth For Thee The Christian Endeavor societies meet at 6 30 Mrs Luther Barker leads the Juniors Mrs Cecil Haworth heads the High School group Workers Council meets Tuesday at 7 30 The pastor leads Wednesday at 7 30 the mid week Psalms study
Nancy France Oct 21 anti aircraft guns fired at planes during an air raid alarm from 10 16 to 10 45 am military sources said the planes were seen flying north at high altitude warnings sirens drew residents to shelters but the alarm ended without an air attack Nancy lies 70 miles west of Strasbourg on the Rhine frontier.
In Charleston on October 21 a sedan crashed into a large oak on Johns Island after a tire blew out killing Remus Green Moses Jenkins and Thomas Gaillard. Two other occupants were slightly injured.
Morning worship at 10 45 with Rev Ernest M Smith on missions. Evening services at 7 15 and 7 30 feature sermons including David's Prayer and Vow and The Man Who Got Mad With the Preacher. Bible School 9 45 with classes for all ages. training 6 30. Wednesday prayer at 7 30. State Mission Day noted at Sunday School.
Vernon Coffey announces services with morning worship at 11 a.m. and evening worship at 7:30 p.m. E. T. U. meets at 6:30 p.m. Mrs. Ora Tyler directs. Rev. T Hudson Biles preaches at both services and has accepted the pastorate, starting the third Sunday in November. Public welcome.
Sunday masses at 9 and 11 am with weekday services at 7 am. Saturday masses at indicated time.
The Church of God at 1012 Asheboro Street hosts services with Rev. E. E. Watts in charge. Morning sermon “The Holiness of the Church” followed by a 3 p.m. baptism at Swiggett's Pond and an evening service at 7 36 p.m. featuring “The Great unanswered Question of the Bible.” Everyone is invited.
Rev. F L Conrad will preach at 11 o clock on The Ever Presence with the text My Presence Shall go with thee Exodus 33 14 Hand in Hand with God Bible School meets at 9 45 a m
Corner of Fifth and Sherrod streets. R. E. Mennen, pastor. 10 a.m. Sunday School, 11 a.m. divine worship. Sermon topic "Wearing Out God."
Rev. S. E. Taylor preaches at 11 a.m. Young people's meeting at 6 30 p.m. Evangelistic services at 7 a.m. at Tabernacle 601 Prospect Street.
Sunday school starts at 9 45 with J M Hedrick as superintendent The Gate of Life is the morning message subject by Rev Hoy L Fesperman The choir offers special music New members will join during the morning service The Young People meet at 6 30 Sunday night Evening service at 7 30 with the pastor's topic Needless Poverty Congregational singing Prayer service Wednesday at 7 30
Kernersville starts its annual Red Cross drive for 1940 memberships under the Kernersville Auxiliary. Mrs. J. R. Paddison chairs the effort, continuing through next week.
The Sunday School lesson presents Jesus as a teacher whose Sermon on the Mount outlines the citizens of heaven. It highlights eight Beatitudes, urging humility, mourning, meekness, hunger for righteousness, mercy, purity, peacemaking, and steadfastness under persecution. Believers are called to shine as salt and light in the world, living visibly by Gospel faith.
Transfers listed across Guilford County townships including High Point and Gilmer. Filings show multiple tracts conveyed among individuals and churches, with property on Burton street extension forest avenue New street Henry street Union street Glewood avenue and Grove Park. The Federal corporation transfers a tract on Glewood avenue to J E Dunman and wife.
Newark reports General Hugh S Johnson condemns Eleanor Roosevelt for her My Day column remarks on Charles Lindbergh neutrality speech. He says her interpretation echoes 1917 war entry rhetoric and accuses pro war pundits of bias. Mrs Roosevelt and Dorothy Thompson are cited for linking Lindbergh to pro Nazi ideas.
Reports indicate Russia will inaugurate ten hydraulic coal mines where all mining operations are conducted by water pressure. The plan envisions extensive use of hydraulic methods across new sites to extract coal.
A quotation urges men to let their good works be seen so others may glorify God in heaven, stressing that credit goes to the Father rather than to people.
J G Goldston and J A Johnson seek permit to erect a gasoline service station on the former Kearns property on the west side of the 300 block of South Main Street between C C Muse and Mrs J A Turner. A Board of Adjustment meeting will be held in E K Ingram Fire Dept office at 211 South Wrenn Street on Thursday October 26 at 1 30 PM. Those wishing to be heard must attend.
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