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High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Sep 05, 1936

Page

8

Wiley's Final Sermon Scheduled at Wesley Memorial

Sunday services at Wesley Memorial Methodist Episcopal church south will feature Rev. E B Wiley delivering his final sermon during the morning service. Dr. Richard Edgar Strain, a missionary, will speak at the 7:30 pm evening service as he begins a goodwill tour before sailing to China as a Western North Carolina Conference missionary. Dr H J Haeflinger and Dr Wiley’s interim role assist both services.

Wesley Memorial Methodist Episcopal Church, South E. B. Wiley Sps W. A. Lambeth Wiley Bluefield W. Va Duke University Lambeth Lake Junaluska Vhgad Pasor Richard Edgar Strain Strain China Richard Edgard Strain Wesley Memorial Methodits Changchow Stephenson Memorial Hospital

City Grants Several Building Permits for Homes and Repairs

Fire Chief B E Ingram issued a permit to A H Holmes for an eight room residence on Hay street with work by Fred Hendrix for an estimated 2500 dollars. Other permits include R C Plummer adding garage and woodshed for 100 dollars at 1236 South Main. Mrs W C Hill adds a three room residence at 419 North Wrenn for 35 dollars. McKinley Davis reroofs at 612 Park for 75. Miss Lucy Eshelman adds a room at 306 Montheu for 210. J W Boggs builds woodshed at 810 Mangum for 15. J Whitt Hedrick reroofs at 1101 Lake for 110. Ben Herman adds chimney at 605 West Farris for 40.

BE. K. Ingram A. H. Holmes Hay Street Kivett Drive Downing Street Fred Hendrix R. C. Plummer South Main Street W. C. Hill North Wrenn Street McKinley Davis Park Street Lucy Eshelman Montheu Avenue J. W. Boggs Mangum Avenue J. Whitt Hedrick Lake Street Ben Herman West Farris Avenue

Local Democrats Name Marshals for Green Pastures Rally

Guilford County Democratic Executive Committee chair J. Oscar Atkinson Jr. announced 16 county leaders named as marshals for the Green Pastures rally in Charlotte on September 10 where President Roosevelt will speak. Greensboro participants include Maj. L. P. McLendon John W. Caffey Joseph P. Shore J. William Coleman Bryce R. Holt Julian Price George L. Stanabury Joe S. Phipps W. Caspers White Henry L. Bridges and others. Mayor Garland Steele of Gibsonville Eugene Idol Pleasant Garden Walter E. Crissman Lewis E. Teague Don MacRae Steve C. Clark of High Point also named.

J. Oscar Atkinson, Jr Guilford County Democratic Executive Committee Green Pastures Charlotte Roosevelt Maj L. P. McLendon John W. Caffey Joseph P. Shore J. William Coleman Bryce R. Holt Julian Price George L. Stanabury Joe S. Phipps W. Capers White

Rambling Reporter Shows Off Giant Bean at Enterprise

Willie Ross of 231 Gordy Street displayed a bean nearly 30 inches long at The Enterprise today and said he had grown others nearly as long.

Willie Ross Gordy Street the Enterprise Today

Oak Hill Homecoming at Oak Hill Friends Church

A homecoming event is planned at Oak Hill Friends Church on September 13. Activities include Sunday school at 9 45 a m and a program of singing and speaking ending with a basket lunch on the ground around 1 pm. The public is invited.

Oak Hill Oak Hill Friends Church

NC Employment Service Office Closed for Labor Day

The North Carolina State Employment Service office here will be closed all day Monday in observance of Labor Day.

North Carolina

Strange Worm Found by D A Yarber at The Enterprise

D A Yarber of 6509 Cable Street reported discovering a four inch long green and yellow worm with horn like head appendages on an oak tree near The Enterprise. He described the creature as unusual and displayed it today.

D.A. Yarber Cable Street Enterprise

Arrest of W. O. Benfield for driving drunk after Perry street crash

Police arrested W. O. Benfield aged 32 of 722 Forest avenue after a noon crash into a parked car on Perry street. Officers detained him following their investigation into the incident.

W. O. Benfield Forest Avenue Perry Street Benfield

Stolen Money Reported From Pocketbook During Move

B U Saunders of 825 North Main street reported to police that $8 was stolen from his wife's pocketbook while they were moving yesterday from 923 Rotary drive to their new address. No arrest had been made by noon.

B. U. Saunders North Main Street Rotary Drive Noar Tony

Roof Fire at High Point Furniture Company

Firemen from stations one two six and the aerial responded on a general alarm to High Point Furniture at 9 57 this morning to extinguish a roof fire. It was believed a spark from a smoke stack started the blaze and damage was slight.

High Point Furniture Company

Roosevelt Heads To Indianapolis For Drought Tour

President Roosevelt travels aboard the Roosevelt train toward Indianapolis to conclude a 5000 mile first hand drought inspection. He will meet with Indiana Michigan Ohio and Kentucky governors and senators at the Athletic Club, then return to Washington for a Friday broadcast.

Roosevelt Indianapolis Indiana Michigan Ohio Kentucky Washington White House

Oath For Teachers Meets Opposition

The National Education Association opposes teachers oath laws and is querying state educational officials about oaths affidavits and pledges required of teachers. The information will fuel a new anti oath campaign.

Washington National Education Association

Teachers ask Roosevelt Landon to pledge oath opposition

The American Federation of Teachers urged President Roosevelt and Governor Alf M. Landon to pledge opposition to restoring teacher loyalty oaths.

New York American Federation of Teachers Roosevelt Alf M. Landon

Republican meet fosters new push in Sixth District

In Greensboro on September 5, Republicans from all corners of the Sixth Congressional district gathered at the King Cotton hotel as Willis H. Slane hosted a session led by E. A. Wright and Horace S. Haworth. William C. Meekins warned the party will rebuild influence statewide and nationally, urging intensive precinct work.

Greensboro King Cotton Hotel Willis H. Slane High Point E. A. Wright Republican Congressional Committee Horace S. Haworth William C. Meekins Hendersonville Republican State Executive Committee Meekins Slane United States Congress Junius H. Harden Burlington Roosevelt Sam 8. White Mebane University of North Carolina Neese Alamance County Guilford Worth D. Henderson E. E. Mendenhall J. Hampton Howerton House of Representatives E. M. Stanley O. R. York Guilford County

Ruppert Johnson Held for Colorado Authorities

Ruppert Johnson was arrested in High Point by Deputies J F Jones and E H Burrows and is held for Cannon City Colorado officials. He is wanted for motorcycle theft in Colorado and remains in Guilford county jail in Greensboro awaiting transport.

Ruppert Johnson High Point J. F. Jones E. H. Burrows Cannon City Colorado Johnson Colorado City Guilford County Greensboro

Drunken Driving Arrests Reported in Last 24 Hours

Police records show two individuals were arrested for drunken driving within the past 24 hours. The report notes ongoing traffic law violations and a focus on road safety practices.

Sunday Services Led by Rev Frank Denner

Sunday school at 9 45 a m Preaching at 11 a m and 730 p m by Rev Frank Denner Young People meeting at 630 p m Prayer meeting Thursday evening at 7 o'clock.

Frank Denner Young People’s Meeting

Hayworth Memorial Week Services Schedule

Sunday school at 9 45 a m communion at 11 with marks of a well developed soul as morning message. Evening service at 7 15 by Rev J A Clement NC Conference president. Monday Quarterly Meeting follows. Mid week prayer hour Wednesday at 7 15. All evening services at 7 15.

Hayworth Memorial J. A. Clement North Carolina

Methodist Wesley Memorial Church Service Schedule

The Wesley Memorial church lists services from 9 45 a m church school to 8 o clock Friday Wesley Players party. Morning worship with Rev Eb Wiley Jr on Religion Faces Life and China medical mission talk by Dr Strain. Evening service features The Glory of Life and missions remarks.

EB. E. Wiley, Jr Mr. Wiley H. J Haeflinger Richard Edgar Strain China E. B. Wiley, Jr Women’s Auxiliary Workers’ Council Young People’s Choir Wesley Players Party

Church Activities Schedule With Rev E E Wiley Speaking

The church holds services at 9 30 a m and 11 a m and 7 30 p m. The Young People meet for supper at 6 15 p m with Rev E E Wiley as speaker. Mid week prayer meeting is Wednesday at 7 30 p m.

E. E. Wiley

Englishwoman Forced Down in Nova Scotia Flight Drama

Narrative describes a blonde young flier forced down in Nova Scotia amid headwinds. Experts estimate the aircraft's Newfoundland sighting speed at 117 mph, below its 150 mph cruising and 170 mph top speeds. A mid morning weather break brought stronger southward winds toward the United States.

Newfoundland United States

Cotton Picker Sparks Crump Backlash In Tennessee Debate

Memphis political leader Edward H Crump attacked mechanical cotton pickers in a broadside for state level legislation. He expressed belief the picker is not perfected and proposed focusing on other concerns for now. The Rust brothers of Memphis test the machine in Stoneville Mississippi aimed at leasing to operators to limit labor while preserving wages.

Memphis Tenn Edward H Crump Tennessee John and Mack Rust Stoneville Miss

Turning to the Gentiles in Acts Lesson Summary

Paul and Barnabas preach in Lystra, heal a cripple, and resist being worshipped as gods. They stress that healing comes from Jesus, face public scorn and threats, and continue preaching despite persecutions. The lesson highlights belief, turning to Jesus, and salvation through faith, urging personal commitment to Paul’s example.

Paul Barnabas Lystra Jesus God

Split in Labor Becomes Reality amid Union Conflicts

The Committee for Industrial Organization led by Lewis pushes industrial unions across steel auto and rubber, clashing with craft unions at the A F L. The federation found the Lewis groups guilty of insurrection and suspended them, a move seen as expulsion by labor leaders.

Dustry A. F. of L Machinists Lewis Committee For Tampa A. F Labhat

Baptist Pastor Returns to Lead Sunday Worship

Dr A B Conrad resumes duties as pastor of the Baptist church. He will preach at 11 AM on The Worker's Wages and at 7 PM on The Meaning of Christ's Resurrection. Bible school meets at 9 45 AM Sunday with prayer service and B T U at 7 30 PM Wednesday. Public welcome.

A. B. Conrad Christ

Sermon and Youth Service at Lutheran Emanuel

The 11 o'clock sermon titled The Teacher Is Here and He Is Calling For You. At 7:30 Young People lead the service. Delegates report on the Burlington convention and the pastor speaks on Consecration.

Burlington

Christian First Church Weekly Schedule Summary

The church lists Sunday services with 9 45 AM Sunday school led by C C Culler and 11 AM worship in his absence the pastor. The Young People preside at 7 30 PM devotions with the Y P League meeting Sundays at 6 30 PM. Prayer meeting is Wednesdays at 7 30 PM and choir practice Thursdays at 7 30 PM led by Carl Culler.

C. C. Culler Young People’s League Carl Culler

First Evangelical and Reformed Sermon Series Begins

Rev Hoy L Esperman of the First Evangelical and Reformed church preaches Where Do You Live at the morning service and Why I Believe In God at the evening service. Revival prep runs through Oct. Sunday school at 9 45 a m. Consistory meets at 7 30 p m Monday. prayer service Wednesday at 7 30 p m. choir 8 15 p m.

Hoy L. Esperman First Evangelical and Reformed Church God Woodrow Avenue

Miss Helen Clark to Speak at Central Friends Church

Miss Helen Clark recently returned from China will address the Central Friends church worship service at 7 30 PM Sunday. She has been Dean of Women at Soochow University and will share her experiences. The sermon follows a summer vesper break and other church activities are listed for the week.

Soochow University Helen Clark China Central Friends Church Miss Clark Central Friends Group Archdale Playground Tom A. Sykes Horace Haworth Christian Endeavor

Steel prices advance at Carnegie-Illinois rise $2 per ton

The Carnegie-Illinois Steel Corporation, a United States Steel subsidiary, announced a $2 per ton price increase on semi finished steel hot rolled bars small shapes and hot rolled annealed sheets to take effect October 1.

Pittsburgh Carnegie-Illinois Steel Corporation United States Steel

Forest Beasts Threaten Settlers Prompt Self-Protection

Wary locals fortify homesteads as ominous rumblings from the woods raise fears of dangerous beasts. Communities discuss defensive measures while authorities urge calm and watchful caution near the forest margins.

Lawrence Comments on AFL Split Effects for North Carolina Labor

Winston-Salem Roy R. Lawrence president of the North Carolina Federation of Labor said he was not ready to state possible effects of the AFL split on the state organization. He was ill several days and had not received instructions from AFL President William Green.

Winston - Salem Roy R. Lawrence North Carolina Federation of Labor American Federation of Labor Lawrence William Green A. F. of L

City Leads State In Immunizations

High Point reports the highest share of immunized children in the state for diphtheria per Dr. W. F. McAnally. An active vaccination campaign urges all parents to have children inoculated by their family doctor or at the city health department.

High Point 4. W. McAnally Warvents Etly Health Department

Episcopal St Marys Service Outline and Time

Thirteenth Sunday after Trinity service schedule lists Holy Communion at 7 30 a m Church school 9 45 a m Holy Communion and sermon at 11 00 a m Evening service 6 30 p m within this parish notice

ST. Mary's

Miss Helen Clark to Speak on China in Evening Sermon

Miss Helen Clark of China will preach at 7 30 p m Sunday at Friends Central discussing the present day situation in China and impressions of her journey back to this nation across Russia Rev Tom A Sykes pastor will preach at 11 a m Bible school and the Men s Brotherhood class meets at 945 a m

Helen Clark China Russia Tom A. Sykes Men's Brotherhood

Church events announced for upcoming week

Tomorrow morning during worship the pastor Miss Clara I Cox will deliver a message titled The Church of Christ In a Hostile World The Co E societies meet tomorrow night at 6 30 James Davis to lead the Senior society meeting Next Wednesday at 7 30 cottage prayer at the David Waldron home near Springfield church

Clara I. Cox Church of Christ Co. E James Davis David Waldron Springfield Church

Revival Services Set With Rev. Murry C. Johnson

The Rev. Murry C. Johnson leads a revival at 8:45 a.m. Sunday school and occupies the pulpit at both morning and evening services 11:00 and 7:30. Preaching each evening next week at 7:30.

Murry C. Johnson

Methodist Protestant Church Service Schedule

Sunday school starts at 9 45 a m with preaching at 11 a m by Dr J D Williams and at 7 30 p m by Rev J R Hutton C BE meets at 6 15 p m Prayer meeting Wednesday at 7 30 o'clock.

J. D. Williams J. R. Hutton C. BE

Revival Services Announced With Bible Messages

Revival services are in progress with times listed for Saturday 7 45 pm Sunday 11 am and 7 45 pm Dr J D Williams to preach at each service except the 11 am Sunday service when the pastor speaks The public is invited to attend all services.

J. D. Williams

Righteousness First Sermon At Local Church

Rev J Clay Madison will preach at 11 am tomorrow in the First Methodist Protestant church on Righteousness First. Rev Donald Conrad will address the Junior church at 11 am on How Big Do You Want To Grow. Sunday school gathers at 9 45 am. YP Christian Endeavor meets at 7 pm. Woman's Auxiliary executive board convenes Monday at 3 30 pm. Board of stewards meets Monday at 7 30 pm.

J. Clay Madison First Methodist Protestant Donald Conrad Young People’s Christian Endeavor Woman’s Auxiliary Board of Stewards

Rankin Memorial Sunday Services Announced

Rankin Memorial church schedules 9 45 a m Sunday school, 11 a m sermon by Rev Edward Suits on Who Crucified Jesus, communion service at close, 7 45 p m evangelistic series to run through several Sunday evenings, and a 6 45 p m Bible study class.

Rankin Memorial Rankin Memorial Church Edw Jesus

Catholic St Edward's Mass Times

Sunday Masses at St Edward's are at 8 and 10 o'clock. Weekday Masses begin at 7 30 each morning except Tuesday. Confessions are heard Saturday evening from 7 to 8.

ST. Edward's St. Edward's Church

Regional Red Cross Conference Set for Greensboro

Mary Camp Sprinkle, Red Cross field director based in High Point, announced a regional conference for central North Carolina in Greensboro on Wednesday October 7. National officials Robert E. Bondy and William Carl Hunt will speak. Sessions occur at the King Cotton hotel with Mrs Curtin E Stone as general arrangements chair.

Mary Camp Sprinkle American Red Cross High Point Greensboro Red Cross North Carolina Robert E. Bondy William Carl Hunt King Cotton Hotel Curtin E. Stone

ARRESTS UP, DRUNKEN DRIVERS IN GREENSBORO REPORT

Greensboro report shows 99 drunken driving arrests in August by Troop B up from July and a rise from a year ago. July had 135 arrests and August 99 with 2 to 4 dollars fine figures noted.

Greensboro Arthur T. M

Report of State Meet Held by Exchange Club

A Wil event August 21 22 reported by C V Lackey vice president local Exchange club. Members voted to join Homecoming for Harry Williamson on September 15 plan potting with civic groups and the Chamber of Commerce October 7. W R Peters won attendance prize. B Marshall attended as visitor.

State Exchange Wil C V. Lackey Elwood Harry Williamson

Dr Rowe to Lead Revival at Local Churches

Rev W W Rowe minister of Zion Evangel Reformed Church in Le conduct a revival at the First Evangelical formed church of this city Sunday October 11. He taught New Testament Theology and Greek at Central Theological Dayton Ohio before returning to preaching.

W. W. Rowe Zion Evangel Reformed Church Lenoir Rowe Central Theological Dayton

Split Season For Shooting Squirrels In Guilford

Benbow says the state set a split squirrel season in Guilford County with a September 1 opener and a November 20 reopening through February. The total hunting season begins November 20. He urges county sportsmen to follow federal and state rules as migratory doves also begin September 1.

Murrow Benbow Guilford County Benbow

Rev Norman Perl To Conduct Two Revival Services

Burlington preacher Rev Norman Perl to lead a two day revival at Pentecostal Church on Higman Street beginning tomorrow. Two services are scheduled with a morning session at 11 and an evening service at 7 45.

Norman Perl Norman N. Per Burlington Ness Church Mr. Perkins

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