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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1938
Page
2
A near term cooling trend in northeast North Carolina through Sunday with partly overcast skies tonight and Sunday. Marine forecast shows light variable winds or moderate westerlies in the south and north portions, shifting to northeast in extreme north by Sunday, with fair weather tonight and Sunday.
The lesson centers on Psalm 23, praising God as shepherd and provider. It highlights green pastures, still waters, restoration, paths of righteousness, protection in danger, and an abundant table of blessings, urging believers to trust, rejoice, and share the shepherd’s goodness.
The Social Security board announces wage record data for 1937. Employees with old age insurance accounts may request statements via printed post cards or forms. Requests should include name account number and address and be sent to the Baltimore office with proper postage. The board notes wage reports exclude workers in un covered employment like farm labor and domestic service.
Davidson county's great fair will open September 26 and run through the following Saturday. Secretary Dave Leonard announced the event, with exhibits by farmers, farm agents, home demonstrators, the Grange, and the Davidson county board of agriculture. The midway features 14 rides and 16 shows, plus four troupes performing twice daily. Monday is ladies night with free admission for women. school days offer free recalls for white students and teachers in the afternoons with bicycle prizes. Wednesday is American Legion Day and Lexington Fair Trade Day. Thursday Farmers Day. and Friday and Saturday Everybody's Days. Officials expect the largest attendance in years.
Sunday school begins at 9 45 a m directed by M C Y with worship at 11 a m Prayer meeting and choir practice are held Wednesday night at 7 40 p m The church sits opposite the Carolina Container Company on Prospect Street
Revival services will continue through Sunday with Rev. Janies White preaching at 2 p.m. and 7 30 p.m. Sunday school at 9 45 a.m.
Sunday school directed by Superintendent Ralph Vance opens at 6 45. Sunday observed as promotion day. Rev. J C Madison will speak on All Things New in morning service. Junior church led by J R Meredith. Evening guest Rev C B Anderson of New York will speak on Jesus of Nazareth Passes By.
Sunday echos begins at 8 45 Morning worship convenes at 11. Pastor O L Raster will lead both morning and evening services with remembrance as the sermon subject. Christian Endeavor meets at 6 45 p m Evening service at 7 20 p m Mid week prayer at 7 30 p m.
Rev. Edw. Suke serves as pastor. Sunday school at 9 45 am with J. D. Lee as superintendent. Preaching at 11 am and 7 30 pm. Christian Endeavor at 6 15 pm. Mid week prayer services at 7 30 pm Wednesday.
Reality will be the subject of the lesson sermon in all Christ Science churches and societies. Sunday service begins at 11 o clock with readings at 519 North Main Street. Reading room hours are Wednesday and Friday from 10 am to 1 pm.
The Pentecostal church at 612 Highland Avenue led by Rev. C Francia Noble will echo at 9 50 am with Superintendent M M Strother. Preaching at 10 45 am and 2 pm by the pastor. Young People meet at 5 30 pm chaired by Delma Byerley. Evening service will be evangelistic.
First Sunday school at 9 45 a m J D Rosa and others. Morning worship at 11 a m Pastor Dr O C Williamson will preach on Beth el. Evening service at 7 30 p m Christ and John the Baptist. Woman s Auxiliary executive board meets Monday 3 p m Workers Council Monday 6 30 p m supper Prayer meeting Wednesday 7 20 p m.
The Congregational Sophia church lists Sunday school at 19 a.m and preaching on the second and fourth Sundays at 11 a.m and the fourth Sunday at 7 30 p.m Rev D M Spence is the pastor.
Flint Hill church announces Sunday School at 2 30 p m and worship service at 3 30 p m Rev D M Spence is the pastor.
Pastor G W Pink preaches at Jamestown at 1:00 a.m. and Oakdale at 7:30 p.m. Sunday school at both churches 10:00 a.m. Young People meet at both churches 6:45 p.m.
Pastor Rev H H Robbins will speak at morning service on A Double Aspect of the Kingdom and at evening service On Six Searching Questions. Bible school at 9 30 am. R L Proctor superintendent. Prayer meeting Thursday evening at 7 30 pm.
Calvary Baptist outlines a 9:45 morning Sunday School session followed by an 11:00 a m sermon by Rev Dr Howell on The Pearl of Great Price and a 7:30 p m sermon on How Savest Thou the Arm Which Hath No Strength The morning service features a male chorus performance In My Fathers House Are Many Mansions League programs are set for 6:30 p m Prayer meeting Wednesday
Pastor N. C. Williams notes Sunday school begins at 9 20 A M in October to start the new year. Promotion Day observed in all departments. 11 A M sermon on Taking the Place of Others. 7 30 P M Young People in charge. Officers installed and candle light communion. Wednesday prayer service at 7 30 P M.
Morning worship at 9:45 a.m. Promotion Day observed. Sermon “Mountains of Revelation” by Dr Embree H Blackard at 1:00 p.m. Young People supper at 6:15 p.m. Evening service at 7:36 p.m. Sermon “The Unexpected” by Dr Embree H Blackard. Monday 6:29. Associate Board of Stewards to meet. Wednesday 7:30 p.m. Mid week prayer service.
Rev H P Williams leads Sunday school at 9 45 morning worship at 11 with a sermon The Great Motive of Christian Living from Colossians series Evening men youth and adult societies at 6 30 Evangelistic service at 7 30 led by Charlies Epperson Personal worker service Tuesday 7 30 pm All welcome Thursday 7 30 pm midweek Saturday 7 30 pm prayer and open air services nearby
Rev Hoy L Fesperman leads the service with the topic What is Christ to the Believer. The Mission band meets under Mrs Coy E B Moose during the church hour. Intermediate and Senior Christian Endeavor meet Sunday at 6 30 pm. Evening service at 7 30 pm with prayer service Wednesday at 7 30 pm.
Wesleyan Hickory Chapel outlines Sunday school at 9 45 a m with J H Witcher as superintendent and a 11 a m preaching service by the pastor D C Stone W Y P 8 holds 6 30 p m and 7 30 p m services with Wednesday prayer at 7 30 p m Beginning Monday night Rev J A Clement preaches on the Second Coming of Christ using a large chart for five nights of services
Morning services begin with Bible school at 9 45 for all ages. Worship at 11 with Rev A Lincoln Falk preaching on What Is Sanctification. B h T U meets 645 pm. At 7 30 pm a state mission program is presented with W M A in charge. Official board meets Monday 730 pm. Annual church conference and business meeting Wednesday 739 closes the regular church year.
Piscanu announces Sunday school at 9 45 a m and revival services tonight at 7 30 p m Sunday events include 2 30 p m and 7 20 p m with Rev G W Cooper in charge The revival ends Sunday night and resumes next spring Prayer meeting is Wednesday at 7 30 p m at the church.
Following a ten day revival by Rev J C Meiggs of Pageland the Pageland pastor Rev E M Smith will speak Sunday morning at 16 46 on The Purpose in the Call of Christ and in the evening on The Way to Heaven A Bible school session is set for 8 45 a m and B T U at 6 30 p m
The sermon at 11 o clock is Forward and evening service topic Cloaks For Sin. Bible school at 45 o clock includes annual promotion day. Junior Deacons meet Tuesday at 7 30. The W M S has a Monday program at 3 30. State missions observance. Sunday school teacher training begins Monday at 6 30.
Clifton C. Person leads Sunday school at 10 a.m. in Os Car McCampbell’s class. worship follows at 11 with a sermon on The Prayer That Jesus Refused to Pray. Christian Endeavor societies meet at 6 30 p.m. Mrs Estelle Marsh reads the seniors.
At 11 o clock Pastor Rev. D Virget Pike will preach The Disgraceful Flight. At 6 30 the Junior C EK will meet with Mrs Troy Robbins. At 7 30 the pastor discusses Divine Reinforcements. Cottage prayer meeting Thursday 7 30 at U G Workmans Burton street.
Sunday school meets tomorrow at 16 oclock with worship at 11. Educational message by Dr. Allen Bonnell of Chapel Hill. Special music by the Allen Jay glee club. Invitations go to school board members, faculty and patrons. Sunday night 6 45 the Senior C E society visits the Fairfield C E society for a program. Tuesday 2 30 Woman s Auxiliary meets at Mrs Reed Mendenhall s home with joint hostesses. Next Wednesday prayer meeting at the Bishop home near Springfield Meeting House led by Evangelistic club.
Hayworth Memorial reports Sunday school at 9 45 a m with Uraal Talkington as superintendent. At 11 a m Rev Chas K Gentry continues Practical Holiness study. Evening evangelistic service at 7 15 p m with the pastor preaching. Senior Y M W B meets at 6 p m. Rev F B Dennard, Wesleyan Methodist evangelist, named assistant pastor and choir director. special music planned for each service.
The Church of Christ on North Hamilton at State Streets closes its revival this Sunday evening. Evangelist J. J. Musick delivers nightly sermons and pastor W. D. Helsabeck notes Bible school at 9:45 with Lord's supper at 11. Morning sermon titled The Kingdom That Cannot Be Shaken and evening message What of the Future.
Rev. C. A. Morgan pastors the Holiness Primitive Apostolic church with Rev. H. Brady and Harry Stacy leading tonight. Sunday school begins at 2 30 p m with Rev. Z H Brady as superintendent followed by a 4 30 pm children's meeting and 4 pm preaching. Regular Thursday preaching at 7 30 pm.
Larvae of leaf beetles extend into air pockets inside lily stems to obtain fresh air while living several feet underwater, a behavior enabling prolonged submersion.
The sermon subject is Inquiring The Way at 11 o'clock with the Luther League in charge of the 7 30 service and installation of officers for the coming year titled Building the Church.
Fifteenth Sunday after Trinity services include Holy Communion at 8 a.m. and morning prayer with installation of Young People's Service League officers. P. L. 8. meets at 7 p.m. The Feast of St. Michael observed Thursday with Holy Communion at 10 a.m.
Central Bible School begins at 9 45 with Horace Haworth as superintendent. Morning worship at 11 features Cecil E B Haworth speaking on Righteousness Exceeding the Pharisees. Evening meetings shift to 6 30 starting Oct 2 with The Last Supper as theme.
Pastor Y C Collins of the Church of the Living God in High Point Cloverdale will preach Sunday morning at 11 o clock.
Carey E. Adkins, 19, was ordered held in Davidson county jail for observation of his mental condition after appearing in Thomasville municipal court on a charge of assault against a female child. He will be under welfare officer and county physician supervision before return for disposition.
A vivid vision of a heavenly city without pain or envy is shared, urging acceptance of a precious privilege and eternal praise to God. The message emphasizes joy and peace in eternity.
Voters in Thomasville go to the polls September 27 to decide a $100000 community center project with 45 percent grant from the PWA. About 1270 residents registered to vote. The building would include a gym, pool, banquet hall and rooms for various organizations and local groups.
Kernersville news notes the annual Linville clan reunion will be held Sunday October 2 at Goodwill Baptist church on the Kernersville Belawa creek road. Forsyth and Guilford counties boast many Invilles and a large attendance is expected with a picnic dinner and a program of music and speeches.
Kernersville Sept 24 movement started to establish a Lions Club for Neraville. Efforts have been made among business and professional men by the national Lions Club organization. Progress toward gaining members is not learned, but indications point to a club being started in a reasonable time.
An ancient games revival awoke in Athmens in 1906 with renewed public interest. Organizers promoted contests, ceremonial rites, and athletic showcases drawing local spectators and press attention.
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