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High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Oct 31, 1936

Page

9

Umstead Ends Fall Campaign with Roosevelt Backing

Congressman William B. Umstead of Durham closed the local fall campaign with a rousing address at Democratic headquarters on West Commerce Street. He endorsed the Democratic slate, attacked Republicans for 12 years of hardship, praised Roosevelt, defended Social Security, and warned Landon would seek similar powers within 48 hours of taking office.

William B. Umstead Durham Democratic West Commerce Street D. ©. MacRae Roosevelt Hoover London Col Frank Knox Umstead Landon House General Assembly Democratic Party Congress

Rambling Retorter Halloween Dance at Camp

Members of the C. C. Camp will entertain their friends at a Halloween dance on Saturday night at the camp.

C. C

Legion Post 97 to Hold Important Meeting Tuesday Night

Andrew Jackson Post No 97 of the American Legion will hold an important meeting at 7 30 o clock Tuesday night. The exact location of the meeting will be announced Monday.

Andrew Jackson The American Legion

Baraca Memorial and Homecoming Service Set for Welch Church

The Ba raca class of Welch Memorial Methodist Protestant church announces its annual memorial and Homecoming service to be held Sunday, November 8, beginning at 1 30 o clock.

Baraca Welch Memorial Methodist Protestant Church

Fourth charge brought against John Anderson in breakin case

Police said 17 year old John Anderson of 406 Wade Street faces a fourth count of breaking and entering and larceny, with a warrant issued for breaking into Max Lamers and stealing junk. His total bond is $3,000, after three prior charges.

John Anderson Wade Street Max Lamers

Tibetans in Sheep Skins Spark Electric Arcs

In Tibet the dry air reduces conductivity causing residents wearing sheep skins to emit long electric sparks when near conductive substances.

Tibet

All Saints Day Services and Guilford District Auxiliary Meeting

Episcopalian services observe All Saints Day with Holy Communion at 8 4 a.m. followed by church school at 9 45 a.m. Holy Communion and sermon at 11 a.m. Guilford district auxiliaries meet at St. Mary's on Wednesday Nov 4 with a celebration of Holy Communion and a program on church work in the diocese and nation.

All Saints Holy Communion M. Church Guilford St. Mary's Church

Bible School and Services at North Hamilton Street Church

The Church of Christ on North Hamilton Street schedules Bible school at 9 45 A M. Communion at 10 45 A M. Morning sermon titled Satisfaction In Christ and an Evening message We Learn From Life with Christian Endeavor at 6 30 P M.

North Hamilton Street

Baptist Gitte SAKBET Morning Sermon and Baptism

At morning service Pastor C N Royal will preach on the Church Covenant. Evening sermon titled The Sin of an Empty Life. A baptismal service follows. Sunday school at 9 30 AM and Training Union at 6 30 PM.

C. N. Royal Oe Training Union

North Main Street Worship Services Announced

The church announces morning worship at 11 a.m. and evening at 7 p.m. Pastor Rev. A. Lincoln Falk will preach at both. Morning topic is The Use of Faith and at 7 p.m. Women and the Divine Order. Special services for women and girls follow the evening sermon. Public invited. Evening time change noted.

North Main Street A. Lincoln Falk Divine Order

Bank Property Sells for 10000 More at Court Auction

In Greensboro United States Judge Johnson J. Hayes oversaw sales of defunct Commercial National bank assets. The 26 parcels brought $58,627, up from $49,993 offered to the receiver. Eight disputed properties were not confirmed. A Elm Street residence sold for 10150 at auction and 10650 in court, bought by doctors for a nurses home.

Greensboro United States Johnson J. Hayes Commercial National Bank High Point John D. Biggs Hayes White Packing Company Salisbury Elm Street

City officials return from Virginia fire equipment tour

City Councilman R H Sechrest City Manager E M Knox Fire Chief E B Ingram and L F Honeycutt of the fire department along with J W Green of American LaFrance traveled to Virginia cities to inspect equipment. Knox said trucks are built to specifications and the budget allows a new light ladder truck to meet all alarms.

R. H. Sechrest E. M Knox EB. K. Ingram L. F. Honeycutt J. W. Green American la Fance Fire Equipment Company Virginia

Ruth Council Re elected Head Of State Nurses Body

Miss Ruth Council of Winston Salem was reelected president of the North Carolina Nurses' Association as it closed its 34th annual convention. Susan P. Francis of New York, president of the American Nurses Association, spoke at the concluding session.

Miss Ruth Council

Methodist Wesley Memorial Service and Activities Schedule

At Methodist Wesley Memorial the day begins 9 46 A M with church school for all ages then 11 A M worship featuring a sermon by Dr W A Lambeth on Deep Concerns of Our rd 6 P M brings a young people supper and meeting with the William Penn High School choir group performing.

Wesley Memorial W. A. Lambeth William Penn High School

Calvary church to host 9:45 service and arrival of new pastor

The church school starts at 9:45 A M and preaching at 11 A M by Rev S M Needham the retiring pastor. The young people meet at 6:30 P M. Rev D W Howell new Calvary pastor arrives Thursday and will lead all services next Sunday. Public invited to attend all services.

S. M. Needham Calvary Church D. W. Howell

Church School Schedules First Sunday Session

Church school gatherings at 9 30 A M mark the start of the new conference year. Rev J P Hipps conducts sermons at 11 A M and 7 30 P M with public invitation extended.

Wesleyan Service Plans Prayer and Second Coming Study

The Wesleyan Methodist church schedules an 11 A M sermon on Prayer and a 7 15 P M study on the Lord's second coming using the White Throne Judgement. A Wesleyan Young People's meeting is set for 6 P M on Wednesday, with a midweek program at the usual hour.

Ennis Street Memorial Services Announced

Mrs. C. B. Carter, pastor, outlines Sunday school at 9 45 A M preaching at 11 A M and 7 P M Young People meeting at 6 30 P M prayer meeting Thursday at 7 30 P M public invited to attend all services, with preaching and prayers planned throughout the day.

Ennis Street Memorial C. B. Carter

Methodist Welch Memorial Services Announced

Methodist Welch Memorial lists Sunday school at 9:45 A M with 11 A M and 7 30 P M services conducted by Pastor J D Williams.

First Methodist Church Announces Sunday Services and Meetings

The First Methodist Protes tant church at North Main and Richardson announces Sunday school at 9 46 in the morning with classes for all ages. Communion at 11 led by Rev J Clay Madison. Junior church with Senior church at 11. evening sermon titled Cheap Religion. Young People's and Intermediate En deavor meet at 6 36. Stewards meet Monday at 7 30.

First Methodist Protestant North Main and Richardson Streets J. Clay Madison Christian Endeavor Board of Stewards

Sunday services at Rankin Memorial M. P. church

Sunday school starts at 9 45 a m with Rev Edw Suits preaching at 11 a m and 7 30 p m members urged to attend as the anal conference approaches tomorrow visitors invited to all services and requests to unite with the church will be received after each sermon.

Rankin Memorial M. P Edw

Republicans to Meet Tonight at Local Headquarters

A rally at the Republican Headquarters on East Commerce Street will feature invited county candidates expected to speak. The gathering begins at 7 30 with no formal program, though several candidates plan addresses. Precinct meetings were planned but a general rally is now planned.

Republican East Commerce Street

Kirkman Addresses Greensboro Civitan Club

O A Kirkman of High Point spoke to the Great Boro Civitan club about Japan. He said Japan’s downfall will stem from a lack of native creative genius and that its current status rests on borrowed principles and tools from other nations.

Greensboro O. A. Kirkman High Point Japan Greatboro Civitan Club

Violations of Traffic Laws Reported in Local Update

During the past 24 hours local police charged one person with seceding and two drivers with overparking. Drive Carefully and Save a Life.

Message on The Dictatorship of Love by Miss Clara Cox

Tomorrow morning during worship the pastor Miss Clara I Cox will present a sermon on The Dictatorship of Love. Tomorrow night at 6 30 the three C B societies meet. Next Wednesday night the cottage prayer meeting is at Mr and Mrs De Rice home on the Springfield road.

Clara I. Cox C. B

Conquest of Happiness Speech at Central Church Sabbath

Rev Tom A Sykes to speak on The Conquest of Happiness at 11 a m worship service. Evening program includes Junior and Senior Christian Endeavor, adult worship, and Friends Sabbath hour. Midweek prayer, Friday choir rehearsal directed by Mrs Ed Mendenhall. all invited.

Central Bible School the Brotherhood Men's Group Tom A. Sykes Sykes Ed Mendenhall

Lutheran Emmanuel Sermon Topics Announced

The 11 o'clock sermon at Lutheran Emmanuel will be "Evangelical Religion" commemorating the Protestant Reformation. An evening service at 7:30 will feature "Spiritual Appetites."

Attitude of Jesus in the Modern Crisis at E&R Church

Evangelical and Reformed church schedule lists 11 o clock sermon by Rev. Hoy L. Fes perman on Attitude of Jesus in the Modern Crisis. Mission Band at 11, Christian Endeavor at 6 30, evening service at 7 30 on The Man Who Said He Would But Wouldn't. Sunday school 9 45. Consistory meeting Monday at Elder M F Crooks home.

Jesus Hoy L. Fesperman Mission Band Christian Endeavor M. F. Crooks

Everlasting Punishment Theme at Sunday Services

Christian Science churches schedule a lesson sermon on Everlasting Punishment this Sunday. Services begin at 11 oclock at 309 1-2 North Main Street with Sunday school at 9 45. Reading room hours remain unchanged and the public is invited to visit.

Churches Societies of Christ, Scientist North Main Street

Failure To Agree Brings Reprimand In Murder Case

ST. FRANCISVILLE La Oct 31 A mistrial was declared today in the case of Charles Frazier a Louisiana convict charged with murdering a penitentiary captain in a bloody convict break The court reprimanded the jurors for their failure to agree.

ST. Francisville Charles Frazier Louisiana

Hoey Speaks at Weaverville Democratic Rally

Clyde R. Hoey, Democratic gubernatorial nominee, addressed a party rally in Weaverville last night. The event highlighted Hoey’s campaign platform and support from local Democrats.

Weaverville Clyde R. Hoey

Film Notable's Wife Freed in Cruelty Divorce Case

Merna Kennedy testified in Los Angeles court that Nagging wife of Film Notable sent her to a hospital for frayed nerves. The testimony helped secure a divorce on cruelty grounds. The former Charley Chaplin leading lady received $7500 alimony from Busby Berkeley.

Busby Berkeley Merna Kennedy Los Angeles Charley Chaplin

Gospel Tabernacle Sunday Services and Classes

Gospel Tabernacle announces Sunday school at 9 45 with classes for all ages. Morning worship at 11 led by Rev Tingley on Fullness of the Holy Spirit. Afternoon service at 2 30 on The Coming of Christ. Evening evangelistic service at 7 30 titled Twenty Signs of Christ s Coming. Nightly revival services begin at 7 30.

Gospel Tabernacle Tingley Christ

Sunday Services at 1211 Park Street

Sunday school every Sunday at 2 30 P M with preaching at 3 30 P M by C A Morgan pastor special music on November 1 all are invited to attend.

Park Street C. A. Morgan

Holiness Pentecostal church schedules services and baptism

Rev. C. Francis Noble pastors a church at 612 Highland Avenue with Bible school at 9 45 A M preaching at 11 A M and 7 30 P M baptismal services at 6 P M at East Green Street Baptist Church all candidates asked to prepare for baptism prayer meeting held Wednesday nights

C. Francis Noble Highland Avenue East Green Street Baptist Church

Preaching and meetings at local church services

The pastor will preach at 11 A M and 7 30 P M A Young People’s meeting is at 6 15 P M and a prayer meeting will be held Wednesday evening at 7 30 o’clock.

Presbyterian Church Service Schedule And Sermons

Dr Williamson will preach on Choose You This Day Whom You Will Serve at 11 o clock. Woman s Auxiliary Bible class meets 9 am Wednesday. Men s meeting postponed one week. Deacons meet Monday 7 30 pm. Mid week prayer service Wednesday 7 30 pm. Young People meet Sunday 6 pm. After the rea per service he will preach Will You Also Go Away. All invited to worship at that time.

Drexel Furniture expands Marion plant expansion plans announced

Drexel Furniture proceeds with a $55,000 Marion expansion to enlarge dining room and panel facilities and modernize the cabinet and bedroom plant. The project, led by Henry Wilson, aims to create a three story brick building and a large new finishing area, boosting local employment and sourcing materials from Marion businesses.

Drexel Furniture Company Marion Marion Progress Drexel Henry Wilson Morganton mana@ger Bruce Hildebrand Cecil B. Dobson

Chicago Produce Prices Report October 31

Chicago market notes butter at 11 160 unsettled prices unchanged eggs 2 537 firm extra firsts local 81% fresh graded firsts local 29 cars 30 current receipts 28 refrigerator standards 26 refrigerator extras 27.

Chicago

Patton Calls 1860-Style Dictatorship Threat in Campaign Talk

Patton of Morganton, Republican candidate, warned about the seed of dictatorship in America citing Mussolini and Hitler. He criticized Roosevelt policies, stated government spending rose under Roosevelt, and attacked Social Security and relief laws. He urged electing Gilliam Grissom as governor and predicted a GOP win in Guilford County.

U. S. Senate Roosevelt Hitler Abraham White House Patton Morganton Europe Mussolini Italy Trurant Germany America Mr. Patton George Washington Woodrow Wilson Rosevelt Canada North Carolina J. W Bailey Bailey Gilliam Grissom Worth D. Henderson Greensboro Guilford County Mr. Henderson

Sinner's Awful Sin? Evangelist Tingley at Gospel Tabernacle

Evangelist Glenn Tingley preaches at Gospel Tabernacle in a three service evangelistic visit. He proclaims God gave His Son to redeem sinners and emphasizes birth into Christ and eternal love. Remaining services include 2:30 PM with "The Coming of Christ" and 7:30 PM with "Twenty Christ's Coming."

Glenn V Gospel Tabernacle Tingley God Ator Christ Mr. Tingley

Election Hinders Stock Mart Tract

New York voters faced a restrictive market day as the stock mart traded light with traders citing cautious sentiment from election arguments. Some investors eyed select merchandising and specialty issues while broad transfers and many shares moved slowly or remained neglected.

New York

Ehringhaus Campaign Tour Reaches Pennsylvania and Ohio

Raleigh reports Ehringhaus accompanied by Ehringhaus returns to the executive mansion amid a two week campaign swing through Pennsylvania and Ohio as part of a national Democratic effort.

Raleigh Ehringhaus Invania Ohio

Tragic Self Inflicted Death In Tarboro Hospital

A man reportedly attempted to flee a Tarboro hospital in a shirt and drowned himself after running three blocks from his bed. Police and hospital staff transported the body for investigation. The victim’s name and exact circumstances remain unclear from the scant report.

Tarboro

Scented Tea Production Focuses on Jasmine and Flowers

A brief explains scented tea production highlighting jasmine and floral blends. It notes the aromatics, sourcing hints, and the craft behind aroma driven teas for enthusiasts and retailers.

Guilford County Faces Tight Vote As Parties Clash

Local Republicans claim a 4,000 vote edge from registered counts while Democrats aim to channel about 3,000 ballots on Tuesday. BE Wright and Ralph Smith join forces with Dr. Marvin for coroner in High Point as key GOP figures speak to rally support.

Guilford County BE. A. Wright Ralph Smith High O. P Deeds Marvin High Point

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