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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1930
Page
14
Congregation at the First Baptist church will vote today on calling Dr. A B Conrad as pastor after the pulpit committee recommended him. Dr. Conrad currently leads Virginia Heights Baptist church in Roanoke Virginia and impressed members during a recent sermon.
The item catalogs a long church service schedule with hymns, sermons, and musical selections from First Reformed and First Presbyterian churches, including Christened services, organ preludes, solos, duets, and scripture readings. It notes Easter music at St Marys Episcopal and references varied sermon topics and choir performances. A political dissent paragraph criticizes lobbying efforts to influence Supreme Court appointments.
Senator Overman warns of potential investigation into funding and tactics used by the American Federation of Labor and the NAACP to oppose Judge John J. Parker’s Supreme Court nomination. The letter urges the Senate Lobby Committee to probe money, methods, and influence behind the lobbying effort.
In a city column Miss Maggie Peele and Miss Maggie Betenbaugh discuss growth and reader engagement. The piece lists numerous residents with approximate values from a guessing contest, reflecting local names and addresses and a mix of 34 000 to 57 500 in amounts.
The Haitian Council of State unanimously chose Eugene Roy as president after Hoover commission backing. Roy will assume office when Louis Borne’s term ends, as reports note a transition set for next month.
With the primary looming Republicans plan a burst of activity in the coming days. North Carolina races expect Tucker or Pritchard to win High Point, Butler seen third, Dorsett trailing. Rumor says another House candidate will announce within a week as Sheriff supporters feud over Simmons and Bailey.
Burke county farms show full occupancy with all tenant houses in use and more land under plow than since the war. County Agent R L Sloan says the spring effort will feed crops including corn potatoes gardens and hay. The Live at Home program dominates farmer discussion this year.
Allen Austin James Gianoulis D Clark Johnson William Peatross Lula Barker Adelaide Callihan Helen Davis Sarah Grace Easter ling Louise Southern Louise Stev enson Helen Stephens Doris Lee Wright Virgil Carrick Regnnold Rogers Una Blackburn named among attendees at the social club’s year end reception held in the city hall.
Green Street and Highland Mills night school students staged open air closing exercises with gifts from Mr Davis. Mayor York praised progress and pledged city support next year. Over 300 white and 60 black pupils enrolled. reports highlighted a Washington trip sponsored by Mrs Elizabeth C Morris of Asheville.
Barry recalls Hoover’s first experiences in crisis work during a Boxer uprising and his later duties guarding buildings and rationing. Marines and fusiliers enter the city, forging bonds amid deep losses, while American fighters honor historic battle colors without Lexington or Yorktown among them.
The document lists a roster of high school students including Mallard Kathleen Embler Hazel Bolt Esther Murphy Thurman Kennedy Iris Andrews Byron Abels Irvin Coffield John Mun yon Ruth Spicer Clark Catherine James Frances Sloan and freshmen George Armfield Collier Ellis Leonard Koonce N L Smith Edward Woollen Julia Coe Eva Craig Mildred Crowder Mildred Ferguson Ruth Mongel Alma Virginia McCain Charlotte Parker Margaret Shillington Hulda White Iv Gus Antanakas Billy Weisner Katherine Morris Ruth Perdue Leone Stout SBrandice Hurley Margaret Preddy Jewel Spencer.
A London West End registrar married a couple without a wedding ring after the bride explained that modern couples forgo the ring as old fashioned. The registrar complied and tied the knot ringless.
Grilled tomatoes emerge as a practical garnish for fried chicken chops or fish as prices drop, making them an affordable yet stylish kitchen option. The feature highlights their versatility and growing popularity as a garnish choice.
Through L F Voorhees local architect a valuable painting Return of the Fishing Boats by Hugh H Breckenridge Philadelphia will be on exhibit in High Point high school's library this week. The vivid late afternoon harbor scene shows Gloucester fishermen with nets and sails. The artist a noted authority on modern painting teaches at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts and breckenridge school. Principal L R Johnston invites patrons to view this notable contribution to American art.
Fire crews rushed to a Nashville suburb home owned by attorney Frank M. Bass but withdrew after learning he was a non subscriber. The house burned to ruins, with insurance covering part of a $35,000 loss. An independent volunteer company with subscriber support claimed no authority to fight fires for non members.
An absinthe green straw hat with a rippled brim and semi picture size complements a chif fon or lace afternoon dress for charming summer wear.
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