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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1937
Page
4
A compact note quotes Colossians 2 16 about not letting others judge over dietary or ceremonial observances and adds a brief Johnson remark that judgment comes from experience.
In Delaware, after Leap Year passes a bill to tax single men surfaces as a topic for discussion. The phrase single blessedness surfaces as a local joke as lawmakers consider a bachelor tax measure.
Dispatches from Spain describe a turning tide in the civil war since last July. Foreign aid cannot halt the fighting as rebels falter on several fronts and thousands die, including civilians, in a conflict that could have been settled peacefully in an election.
Pennsylvania state Board of Censors refuses to permit the film Spain in Flames in the state. Governor Earle backs the ban after protests, and he has issued a public letter stating his position. The Nation promises a reply to his letter, while noting developments after learning of a private showing arranged by the governor.
Judge Lewis E. Teague urged careful driving as he spoke in municipal court Friday after a manslaughter trial tied to the death of Bascom Hoskins. Hoskins, a longtime city employee in High Point, was mourned by many as the city administration faced the tragedy.
The judge noted a driver may be legally right yet morally responsible. He criticized Mrs. Hoskins’ conduct and urged caution after crashes, especially around children. Five school children faced severe risk in the incident, and the court urged strong warnings.
Citizens fault poor work after Duke Power crews re paved the street adjacent to the streetcar tracks. Tar melts in sun creating a sticky mess that soils shoes and clothing. Sand was spread only after the issue became obvious, suggesting hasty and cheap construction.
A Brish Wholesale Textile Association bulletin links Daniel Defoe to the need for precise order writing in commerce. It notes Defoe once worked in London hosiery, warned against vague instructions that misdirect goods and cause delays, and argues modern vagueness still impedes progress.
Bruce Catton discusses Admiral Mahan and The Influence of Sea Power on History, arguing the book helped spark a global naval arms race that contributed to World War I. The piece traces its influence across nations and navies, noting the shift from no battleships to fleets, and cites U S and European spending growth before 1914.
The piece sketches rainy dawn imagery in New York City with notes on a mechanical bed and a gossiping radio scene. It recalls Sailors Sweetheart Row on Third Avenue where foreign seamen meet domestic women in open cafes with suggestive names.
The eleventh annual convention of the North Carolina Federation of Music Clubs adjourned after a three day session, praised as the most outstanding in the group’s history by resolutions committee members. Also notes on J C Penney 25th anniversary, local people traveling and attending events, and Coolidge revoking an oil lease order amid Winston Salem wind-storm damage totaling about 76 thousand dollars.
A new collarless coat is debuting in California, drawing fashion chatter about its style and potential social impact. The piece notes politicians' fumbling and mentions quirky beliefs, including superstitious Brazilian farmers using beer as a libation for divine aid, with aviation pilot Amelia Earhart referenced in a crash claim and warning that the vogue may pose a real menace.
Poem narrates a rural fishing scene with dialect lines about catfish on the line and anticipation of bait, tying a boat, and listening to wildlife. The speaker plans a night of fishing with imagery of the crick, reeds, and a bob white in a northern creek setting.
Atlanta workers occupy company premises after quitting work and sit down to block access. Employers seal gates to keep them out while supply lines are cut from the outside, turning a trespass tactic into a factory protest and signaling possible follow on walkouts.
A veteran recalls quitting a heavy job at 23 then returning wiser after a failed night’s rest. He notes the paper’s rapid print, the bullpen’s wary rookie, and the truth that no job is irreplaceable as night clubs close and the city settles.
An Ohio newspaper ran a contest to crown the funniest woman as a pre Easter event, aiming to entertain readers ahead of the holiday parade.
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