Dr A B Conrad Honored on Retirement From Ministry
Dr A B Conrad closed his pastorate at First Baptist Church after about 14 years and 56 years in ministry. At a 11 o clock farewell sermon he preached on the Greatest Thing and the continuing mission of the church. A vesper tribute followed with pastors from nearby churches praising his faithfulness and leadership. A $3,000 token gift was presented to Dr and Mrs Conrad by First Baptist Church members. Rev Wilbur Hutchins began his new pastorate today with 1,467 members and 1,171 in the church school.
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First Baptist Church
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O. C. Williams
First Presbyterian Church
T. L. ‘Sasser
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Rozzelle
High Point Ministers Association
High Point
Mickey Finn Missing In Mail Shocks Comic Fans
The Enterprise comic strip character Mickey Finn is temporarily missing from today’s edition due to a mail mishap between Greenwich Connecticut and High Point. He is slated to arrive by air mail tomorrow and will regain his comic page slot. The report notes Japan’s use of motorized units impacts EU and African highway improvements.
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Mickey Finn
Enterprise
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Japan
Mrs. Mary Sykes Dies After Illness at 84
Mrs. Mary FE Sykes 84 widow of John Sykes died in a local hospital after a ten day stay. Born May 14 1859 in Guilford County she moved to High Point fifteen years ago from Fairfield. Survived by three sons James J. Sykes Harvey Sykes and Robert S and numerous grandchildren. Funeral at Southside Baptist Church with interment in Fairfield Cemetery.
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John Sykes
Harvey Sykes
Hillsboro
Robert S
Route Three
Asheboro
T. T. Lindsay
Fairfield Cemetery
Building Permits Totals Now $1 055 for Today
Building permits totaling 1055 were issued this morning by the fire department. The list includes D. Moffitt at 723 South Hamilton street for a 270 reroof of a dwelling, J H Millis estate at 211 South Main for a 450 one room addition, Miss Millie Yates at 221 Montheu avenue for 60 painting, and Daniel Belton at 407 Willis street for 175 repairs.
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South Hamilton Street
J. H. Millis
South Main
Millie Yates
Montheu Avenue
Daniel Belton
Willis Street
Stalin signals simultaneous Red offensive against Hitler
In Moscow Stalin indicates the Red armies will launch a coordinated assault to crush Hitlerite Germany, arguing a combined blow is needed. Izvestia cites weather and regrouping for a brief lull, with extended Russian communications being overhauled for a stronger summer push. Moscow expects action aligned with Western Allies.
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Woodmen Camp Invites Members and Visitors to Weekly Meeting
Woodmen of the World Piedmont Camp announces meetings every Tuesday night at 3 thirty. The membership urges attendance and all visiting Sovereigns are cordially invited. Signed by T Bruton Consul Commando and Edgar Johnson Financial Secretary.
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Jamestown Furniture Market Opens Largest Attendance Yet
Jamestown New York hosts its annual spring furniture market with 850 dealers from cities including New York Buffalo Chicago and St Louis. Hotel Jamestown reports cots set up for overflow while dealers note limited available merchandise and a wartime upholstery spring trend. The event runs through Saturday.
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War Production Board
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Richard Mellette Lost in Action From Thomasville
Special to The Enterprise reports Thomasville native Richard Mellette, aviation ordnance mate second class, listed as missing then confirmed lost in action. Born May 9 1924 he enlisted 1941, served in Iceland and Newfoundland, survived by mother Ruby, two sisters Anna Mae Burkhart and Louise Mellette, and grandmother Mrs J A Fraylick.
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Sealenee
JL R Osco
Nan Aa
Richard
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Ruby Estelle Mellette
Navy Dock
Iceland
Newfoundland
Community Methodist Church
Anna Mae Burkhart
Louise Mellette
J. A. Fraylick
Mrs Rufus Mounce Passes In Hospital
Mrs Alma Doreain Mounce aged sixteen wife of Phc Rufus Mounce of 1017 Smith street died in a local hospital shortly after admission for childbirth. Born December 24 1927 in Tennessee she came to High Point five years ago. Surviving are her husband her father and mother three brothers and four sisters. Funeral arrangements pending arrival of relatives.
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Rufus Mounce
Smith Street
Italy
Lee and Inman in Service At Northwestern and Keesler
Frank B. Lee Jr arriving at Northwestern State College for RAF instruction lasting about five months before aviation cadet training in the Army Air Forces. Pvt Kalin Inman, son of Mr and Mrs P C Sheppard of route three, stationed at Keesler Field Biloxi Mississippi.
Brown Graduate Found in Great Lakes Torpedo Course
George Kelly Brown son of Mr and Mrs S C Brown 228 West Russell street was in a recent Great Lakes graduating class specializing in torpedo courses Returns to Camp Pvt Horace J Stepp returned to Fort Bragg after a weekend with his parents at 104 Welch street
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Horace J. Stepp
Fort Bragg
Mrs
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Welch Street
Superior Court Opens Here With 51 Cases Docketed
A Guilford County Superior Court term opened with 51 cases scheduled. Caudle failed to appear on a reckless driving charge and an instanter capias issued. Hous er did not show for a bigamy charge. Lovelace's seven public drunkenness cases were continued. McDonald charged with operating lottery also continued. Motely ordered to pay court costs. Afternoon docket includes Pitts burglary larceny Dodson Marley robbery Lane perjury Thrower. Mae Brooks bigamy evidence heard. judge ordered investigation before any suspension.
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Guilford County Superior Court
William E. Caudle
Englewood Street
F. Donald Phillips
Caudle
Jesse Houser
Asheboro
E. G. Lovelace
Wise Street
Garfield McDonald
Wallace
Rawley Motley
Mangum Avenue
William Pitts
Buster Dodson
James Edward Marley
Ray Lane
Walter Thrower
Mae Brooks
James Brooks
George Hopkins, Jr
Brooks
Arrests Move in City Jail as Assault Charge Emerges
George Ford, 26, of 404 Thissell Street, held on $2,500 bond after arrest on a charge of incident on a female with intent to commit. Eula May Johnson, 14, named as the injured party. Jacqueline Cunningham, 18, 1417 Olga Street, soused for larceny of clothing from Mrs. Israel Bloom with $98.35 value. Bond set at $700. Mrs. Charlie Burns, 715 Mangum Street, charged with hit and run driving. bond $300. Ernest Frazier signed the complaint. Production of Brazilian manufactured goods rose tenfold from 1911 to 1938.
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Thissell Street
Eula May Johnson
Jacqueline Cunningham
Olga Street
Israel Bloom
Bloom
Charlie Burns
Mangum Street
Ernest Frazier
Burns
Very Way Day Very Way Day Office Focused on Service
An office outlines its ongoing commitment to serving all who ask with a trained staff dedicated to public service and accessible assistance.
Scouts Stage Emergency Troop Show at Uwharrie Camp
Scouts from 36 troops totaling 632 members joined the Emergency Troop Demonstration at Uwharrie Camp April 28 29. Troop points determined a streamer prize with top scores across eight judged items. Hackney notes one minor injury while judges include Thompson and Hunter. Next events set for Wesley Memorial Methodist Church May 7 30 and Junior High May 8.
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Uwharrie Council
Boy Scouts of America
Jamestown
Uwharrie Camp
Salisbury
High Point
Thomasville
Lexington
Hackney
Blake Thompson
W. D. Sales
Deloses D. W
Red” Hunter
W. B. Delk
Wesley Memorial Methodist Church
Chief to Seek motor replacement after Robbins Store fire
Fire Chief E. K. Ingram said a notice will be filed against Robbins Store operators to replace an electric motor blamed for a fire at 500 East Washington yesterday. It marks the second such blaze in weeks with minimal damage. firefighters also battled a short circuit blaze in a car at Sherrod and Barbee streets with little damage.
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Robbins
East Washington Street
E. K. Ingram
Sherrod and
Barbee Streets
Position Open For Archdale Postmaster
The U S Civil Service Commission announced an examination for the fourth class postmaster at Archdale to be held shortly after June 2. Applications may be filed until June 2. The last fiscal year salary was 999 dollars and will rise about 15 percent. Further details are available from the post office.
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Archdale
U. S. Civil Service Commission
Venable Color Corporal Appointed at Albany Base
Aviation Cadet Lawrence G. Venable son of Mr and Mrs I D Venable of 423 Tate street has been appointed cadet color corporal at the AAF Base Unit Albany Ga
Eleven 18 Year Olds Register With Draft Board Five
Draft Board Five announces eleven 18 year old youths registered in April for possible military service. Names include Charles Wayne Horton Wake Forest address Box 603 James Wilkinson Route one Herman Huggins Route two Thurman Huggins Route two Norman Silver 602 Park Way Hal Kennerly 610 Chandler Street Charles Lewis Jr 123 Perry Street Napoleon Johnson Jr 106 Booker Paul Gurley Jr 909 Centennial Ave Allen Talley Culp 1503 English Street.
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Draft Board No. 5
Charles Wayne Horton
Wake Forest
William Oliver Spencer
Ferndale Drive
James Wilkinson State
Herman Huggins
Thurman Huggins
Norman Herbert Silver
Parkway
Hal Arthur Kennerly
Chandler St
Charles Lewis, Jr
Perry St
Napoleon Johnson, Jr
Permanently Located Trailed at North Main City Limits
A notice states a sign identifying a permanently located object is placed at the North Main city limit area with guidance to look for the marker.
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North Main City Limits
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