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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Apr 04, 1934

Page

4

A Thought on Truth and Justice in The Image of God

A reflective excerpt cites John 18 87 and asserts the image of God in humanity as love of truth and justice. The message links biblical authority with moral sensibility, urging steadfast witness to truth.

John God

President Roosevelt’s Easter Vacation Breaks Washington Duty

The article argues President Roosevelt’s long Easter trip to Southern waters is a modern, healthy use of leisure. It contends Congress should support direct communication with the President and not impede his well being by staying in Washington. The piece calls for prioritizing the President’s health and questions why Congress must be constantly present to rule the nation.

Roosevelt Washington Congress America South Lindbergh

With a movie star life is what she makes of It

A profile examines how the actress crafts her image and choices around the role and public perception. It traces career moves, personal style, and the interplay between stardom and creative control.

One doesn't have to be a carpenter to build air castles

A concise editorial quip notes that anyone can imagine grand schemes, even without practical skills. It suggests that ambition alone fuels impractical or lofty plans beyond achievable craft.

Alimony as a Burden in Spouse Crisis Commentary

A pithy quote framing alimony as money extracted for mistakes by both parties. The line suggests fairness concerns in post marital support and highlights tension between dependents and ex spouses.

Mourner's Bench Replaced by Romble Seat in Community

A brief note observes that the mourner's bench faded from use as the romble seat arrived, signaling a shift in local church seating culture.

Man’s Oversized Breeches Replaced by Wife’s Takeover

A compact zinger notes a husband outgrown in vanity and a wife who steps in to run things. The quip suggests marital role reversal and social comedy centered on domestic authority.

Angling Luck and Policy Shifts Stir Public Debate

The column notes the President's fishing luck waning while Congress overrode Roosevelt's veto. It observes policy tension as Bankhead cotton limits sit under discussion and Egypt lifts its restriction on the staple, signaling shifting economic signals.

Egypt

Tax Time Trials: Last Year’s Dues Meet This Year’s List

If you doubt a year is brief try paying last year’s taxes before this year’s listing window. The note suggests timing issues and potential penalties or confusion in tax cycles.

Roosevelt remains broadly popular despite policy moves

Bruce Bliven in Current History reports that President Roosevelt maintains, or even increases, popularity across the nation. He surveyed diverse regions and found that many people credit the administration with sound actions and doubt Lindbergh’s criticisms will erode public support.

Tennis Courts Nears Completion At Blair Park And City Lake

Federal spending through the CWA has advanced Blair Park and City Lake tennis courts toward readiness. Final touches are needed to ensure usable play once weather permits and the FERA transfer may speed up completion for community health and recreation.

CWA Blair Park City Lake Park FERA

A Code for Singers Debated by Lawrence Tibbett

Opera star Lawrence Tibbett argues that a code for singers is impractical as art cannot be regulated like other jobs. He suggests limiting singing twice per night might help, and notes that such rules would also affect even the bath tub singer who defies prohibition.

Lawrence Tibbett Art Mr. Tibbett

Cow births triplets spark Kinston misprint

Valdese reports a cow named Rose owned by Revels Aikens near Valdese gave birth to triplets last Sunday. All three calves are female and alike in appearance. The piece mocks a Charlotte Observer error that credited Kinston, noting such triplets would be common in Kinston.

Charlotte Observer Kinston Valdese Revels Aikens

March business statistics show improved activity in 1934

March figures indicate stronger business activity than 1933 but caution is needed since 1933 was a banking holiday month that paralyzed commerce. The hopeful trend contrasts with possibly lower April and May data, reminding readers the 1933 surge followed the holiday.

America

Economic rebound seen with spring rise anticipated

Indications point to a further increase this spring as the nation begins to recover from last year. Early signs show a steady return toward stronger economic activity and improving consumer confidence.

Quotations on temper, ethics, and society from a columnist

A compact collection of wry maxims on exit strategies, trust, cigars, cartoons, female propriety, ropes and aprons, sane anger, and late night oiling of burners. The aphorisms reflect mid century social observations and humor about character and conduct.

The World Turns 93000 Feet a Minute

A curious proverb asks if the Earth’s rapid rotation at 93000 feet per minute could cause widespread dizziness. The remark parallels discussions on human perception and planetary motion in a light topic column.

We Must Not Forget Teachers of Genius

Bruce Catton laments the obscurity of teachers who shape great minds like Lindbergh, Poe, Einstein, and Ford. Ira Biffle dies in poverty after guiding many youths in early aviation and military skills, prompting questions about other unsung mentors who ignite genius.

Lindbergh Cook County Chicago Ira Biffle Army Stripling George Washington Edgar Allan Poe Minnesota Mayo Brothers Albert Einstein Henry Ford

Hockey Captivates New York Audiences Amid Boxing Rivalry

In New York on April 4 the mall of hockey enthusiasm grows as several weekly matches draw bigger crowds than boxing cards. The sport attracts a feminine audience with graceful yet dangerous play, fast skates, and dramatic on-ice action.

New York

Stavisky Death Ruled Self Inflicted by French Police

French authorities conclude financier Alexander Stavisky died by his own hand. The case centers on his massive $30,000,000 failure and its political and financial implications for France's leadership and public trust.

Alexander Stavisky

Congress backs president on tariff measure

The article notes congressional approval of the tariff plan supported by the president, while pointing out the lack of votes or impact expected in Europe.

Congress Europe

Germany strips Einstein of citizenship defying relativity theory

The note mocks Germany’s decision to revoke Albert Einstein’s citizenship as a political move challenging relativity and science. It frames the act as incompatible with the theory of relativity and mocks the motivation behind the move.

Germany Prof Einstein

Learn to Bite Wine Not Swallow It, Says Surgeon

Famous Viennese surgeon Dr Adolph Lorenz advises tasting wine with a light bite rather than swallowing. He emphasizes keeping the glass intact and savoring the aroma before tasting fully.

Adolph Lorenz

Russian surgeon reports successful heart operation

A Russian surgeon performed a heart operation on a young man with success. A second statement notes a girl’s impatience with time to heal Cupid's wounds, implying romantic or emotional hesitation.

Cupid

Be happy to be beautiful says Penn professor

A University of Pennsylvania professor argues happiness enhances beauty and notes women have sought beauty to feel happy, framing inner wellbeing as key to outward appearance.

University of Pennsylvania

Congress Again Presses for Independence Across Parties

Congress again pushes for independence within both parties with calls from independent Democrats and independent Republicans to chart autonomous paths forward.

Roosevelt Goes Fishing Where Sharks Are Thickest

The line suggests Roosevelt choosing risky waters to pursue fishing while avoiding New York. It conveys a bold, defiant stance in the face of potential danger and scrutiny.

President Roosevelt New York

Mansfield girl blocked damages over hug and drive incident

A Mansfield Ohio girl failed to collect damages from her escort after an accident because she allowed him to hug her with one arm while driving with the other. The court reasoned she could have avoided harm by not accepting any hug.

Mansfield

Williams the actor from diverse roots and traits

Few know that Williams born in the West Indies and raised in San Francisco, is linked to a Danish consul grandfather and a quadroon mother. His father married into an Episcopal family, giving Bert Williams a mixed heritage and a unique sensitivity that set him apart among actors.

Williams San Francisco Austin Williams Svend Eric Williams Antigua Bert Church of England Indies

City vendor drenched as rain ruins wares on Park Avenue

A venerable pretzel seller with a large cart and three spike-barred centers trundled past Park Avenue facades when a sudden shower drenched his wares. He sought shelter but could not reach a side street, leaving his goods ruined.

Park Avenue

Ade Contemplates Match Between Mickey Mouse and King Kong

After the recent fistic fiasco at Miami George Ade retires to Brook Indiana to reflect and decides he would like to stage a match between Mickey Mouse and King Kong.

Miami George Ade Brook Ind Mickey Mouse King Kong

Broad way wit Joe Cunningham drafted for Hollywood polo tour

Joe Cunningham, noted Broadway humorist, heads to Hollywood for a rain soaked tour to polo mad studios. He faces strong lure of polo culture including a pay as you play setup with aging horses and a note on packing a pith helmet for travel.

Joe Cunningham Hollywood

Scion Cornelius Vanderbilt Sr Targeted by Family Disapproval

A gossiping informer recalls the Vanderbilt ancestral home feeling cold toward the impulsive heir. He faces cold nods from staff as a magazine broadsides trigger a wave of criticism. He blasts many relatives with harsh words and the resulting fallout blinds allies with smoke and spite.

Cornelius Vanderbilt

Fireproof Empire Building Credited for Its Sturdy Construction

An expert guide claims the Empire building was so solidly built it could not be destroyed. a listener interjects with the remark What a pity implying doubt or irony about the claim.

Francis Albertani Fella

Peat Fire Burned at Chequers Inn Seventy Years Plus

A peat fire at the Chequers Inn in Yorkshire has been kept burning continuously day and night for more than 170 years, marking a remarkable historic long flame at the inn.

Yorkshire

Speech Editor Says Americans Should Not Mimic English

Prof. William Cabell Greet, editor of the American Journal of Speech, argues that Americans cannot talk like the English and should not try to imitate them.

William Cabell Greet American Journal of Speech

Roosevelts Faithful Stand with Traditional Political Institutions

A quotation reflects commitment to enduring political structures as President Roosevelts voices in his pew book On Our Way emphasize continuity in governance. The passage underscores reverence for established institutions and belief in their continued relevance.

Rooseahs

Q and A on rings language and luncheon choices

The text answers three questions about etiquette and language. It states there is no fixed rule for wearing a class ring, usually on the third or little finger of either hand. It advises against saying the offer was a fake, recommending fraud deception or misrepresentation. It notes coffee or chocolate can be served at a luncheon depending on preference.

Look and Learn Q and A by A C C Gordon

Q and A feature answers five questions about U S hospitality food industries presidential history Canadian mineral value word origin panhandler and Argentina political religion The piece cites 26 percent James Madison 250 million dollars origin from a pan shaped hand motion and asserts a Protestant cannot be president due to Roman Catholic constitutional rule

U. S Canada Argentine Republic James Madison

Daily English Lessons from W L Gordon

This brief page explains common word usage and pronunciation errors. It defines formidable as exciting fear or dread and gives examples like a formidable foe. It urges readers to expand vocabulary by mastering one word daily.

W. L. Gordon

How to prolong trouser cuff wear and hair tangles care

A reader asks how to extend cuff life and untangle hair. Answers suggest placing leather strips inside cuffs for durability and using alcohol on the scalp to loosen tangles for easier combing.

Dominion Leader In Puzzle Clue Cleanup

A compact clue filled puzzle lists numerous terms across horizontal and vertical entries with references to leaders, geography, science terms, and classic crossword style definitions. The grid includes mentions of Dominion, months, languages, and various everyday items drawn from a broad vocabulary.

Quote on uniforms and treasury raid authority

A Carter Glass dictum asserts that wearing a uniform does not grant authority to raid the treasury. The remark underscores limits on official power and cautions against equating appearance with entitlement.

Treasury U.S Carter Glass

Woman of 1934 Has No Time For Happiness

Prof. John H. Stokes of the University of Pennsylvania dermatologist remarks that modern women in 1934 lack time for happiness due to busy schedules and societal expectations.

John H. Stokes University of Pennsylvania Dermatologist

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