Lake Siding to Lake a historic name change tale
In a reader's letter the author corrects a prior account, tracing Lake's origin to Conrad's Siding near Lexington and Thomasville on the Southern Railway. He details Henry H. Conrad building a home, founding James Post Office in 1881, a deadly typhus outbreak, a large water tank and pumping system, mail exchanges, and telegraph operations that tied the community together until the tracks were rebuilt and the line altered.
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Lexington
Thomasville
Southern
Henry Hedrick Conrad
Henry H. Conrad
Rachel Lohr
Southern Railway
John Conrad
Charles Conrad
Henry Conrad
James
Charles F. Conrad
P. O
Jimes
Lake
Rich Fork
Audacity in politics draws letter praising Washington poem
A reader criticizes an anti Kennedy editorial and argues public life is ruled by audacity rather than virtue. The letter, from Taylorsville North Carolina, includes a long tribute to George Washington, praising his leadership, faith, and dedication to freedom.
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Bobby Kennedy
Europe
Bobby
Bridges and ballots in the Cold War speech leads
A patriotic citizen urges voters to halt foreign aid and arms shipments behind the Iron Curtain. The plea targets policymakers, demanding action to stop support for regimes allied with the enemy while honoring heritage and the sacrifices of soldiers. The call uses strong imagery of bridges to the East and a five cent stamp as a catalyst for change.
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United States
Hanoi
Berlin Wall
Europe
Gulfstream
Atlantic
Moscow
Castro
Budapest
Washington
Giant Of Man Was Roy Carr
A heartfelt tribute to Roy Carr, a generous and selfless man who helped hundreds of physically handicapped individuals with his time and money. He valued humility, faith, and compassion, living by the belief that thinking of others shrinks personal troubles.
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Roy Carr
Church Leader Seeks Referendum on Liquor Laws
A pastor from Brentwood Presbyterian Church writes to Senator Ed Kemp and Rep D P Whitley Jr amid legislative session concerns. He urges opposition to liquor liberalization, cites fear for citizens rights, and asks if a statewide referendum could relieve legislative pressure.
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Ed Kemp
D. P. Whitley Jr
Friday Forum To His Liking
A reader congratulates the Enterprise on launching The Readers Forum Page a sign of growing news medium The writer notes diverse community views and accepts harsh letters as part of public discourse hoping the good outweighs sarcasm and cynicism.
A Problem On Meadowbrook Boulevard Raised
City workers dump snow into a Meadowbrook stream, melting waste into the street. The hazard threatens health of local children and residents, with waste spilling out on sunny days. Residents urge authorities to address the issue promptly.
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Meadowbrook Boulevard
Forum Page Rules For Submitting Letters
The Forum page requires each letter to carry author signature and address or allow initials. Editors may identify writers by initials. The Enterprise may edit letters to prevent libel or excessive length and assumes no responsibility for manuscripts or pictures sent without return.
Tribute to Bill Hunt Master of jovial wit and gentle guide
A tribute to Bill Hunt lauds his jovial wit and simple yet real nature. He cared deeply for children, earning respect from countless youths who called him mentor. His mission touched many lives as he served with love, dedication, and a memorable presence as a Sergeant with a big cigar.
Former Student Writer Of Bill Hunt Obituary Notice
Traffic Sergeant William L. Hunt died shortly before National Crime Prevention Week began. The week aims to familiarize the public with local state and federal police. Sgt Hunt improved public police relations year round through his view of the most important part of the public.
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William L. Hunt
Sgt. Hunt
New Minister Voices Local Stand Against Liquor Laws
A new High Point pastor recalls three years with the same congregation and voices opposition to liquor liberalization. He credits Sgt. Hunt for shaping local police relations with students and describes him as the town’s police officer. The First Church of God passes a resolution urging stricter North Carolina liquor laws, opposing brown bagging and whiskey by the drink, and sending copies to Governor Moore to mobilize community support.
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High Point
High Point High School
Sgt. Hunt
William L. Hunt
First Church of God
South Main
Greenview Terrace
North Carolina
The Boys Club Door God Blesses a Wide Open Entrance
A blessing for the Boys Club request that the club’s doors be wide enough to welcome all who seek human love guidance and friendship yet narrow to keep out subversive teaching. The prayer asks a sturdy threshold fostering belief in God America fair play honesty and sportsmanship for every boy regardless of life station.
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America
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Cordwood
Conrad’s
F. L. Conrad Ps
Lutheran Church
Kure Beach
RFK
Bat Man
Andrew Talbert
the Great and Noble
Ev’ry
Valley Forge
Grea
Taylorsville, N. C
Patrick Henry
John A. Womeldorf
Brentwood Presbyterian
Guilford County
N.C
Presbyterian Church
Meadowbrook
Bill Hunt
Bill
Sgt
Moore
Pstaor
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