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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1939
Page
4
The passage argues that true wisdom lies in fearing the Lord and departing from evil. It defines the wise man as just pious and upright who treads the true path, stating the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom expressed as complete devotion.
The editorial criticizes partisan ticket maneuvering in High Point as nominations near midnight. It hopes for two solid slates, a brief campaign, and open debate on municipal issues. A 7:30 p.m. city hall meeting will organize a program to physically clean and paint local land and housing.
In Wilson a 29 year old Philadelphian seeks prison life preferring federal long term confinement. He has committed several crimes without securing the imprisonment he seeks and his repeated failures echo an O. Henry tale of a man trying to break into prison. The episode adds a tragic note to his comic persistence.
The article notes a man with throat tuberculosis seeks prison treatment, claiming medical care improves health. It mentions a Pennsylvania car theft and bad checks case leading to possible short state detention since extradition is unlikely. It argues prison treatment for venereal disease and TB varies in effectiveness, praising Philadelphia’s efforts but noting cure chances are limited.
The Alabama governor Frank Dixon orders that married couples on state payrolls be separated in employment decisions. He allows couples to choose which stays on the roll, aiming to spread jobs and benefits across more families to support state finance, similar to federal maximum hour aims.
The Raleigh Times notes Raleigh office hopefuls resemble Kentucky Derby entries, signaling a lively race. The paper adds High Point lags behind in this depiction.
The Asheboro Courier notes a three year old merchants association shows growth and value with seventeen new memberships in recent months. It praises collective effort, predicting the community benefits and a shift away from the old Every man for himself mindset.
The Winston-Salem Journal notes Albania's long memory of invasion as it, after gaining independence in 1912, faces external pressures and a potential take over by Italy, described as a reward or consequence of the Peace Conference.
The Statesville Daily cites Albanians staying loyal, calling Italy a thorn in the flesh. The Charlotte News echoes debates on axis versus front politics and notes a remark about women spending substantial time in front of mirrors, with Flora McFlimsey dictating how her daughter should address her.
A Somerset Hotel encounter details Nellie Revell whose plaster cast reached her chin and notes were written on it before a nurse wiped them away. The piece contrasts her optimism with the idea of life as a punching bag and shares a Los Angeles girl Mary Elizabeth Corstad who rebels against practice until she trades dishwashing for piano lessons.
Public figure Martin A. Blecke argues intoxicated pedestrians threaten traffic safety nearly as much as drunken drivers. Senator Hiram Johnson rejects granting the President discretionary power to commit the nation to war.
A segmented, unclear passage combines a psychologist quote criticizing a student’s self-esteem method with a remark about Hitler’s address behind bullet proof glass and a stray question about bullets. The text mixes unrelated ideas without a coherent news angle.
A Walter Winchell On Broadway column argues against sending American youths to fight abroad, urging focus on domestic youth development and national resources. It contains a refugee anecdote claiming Roosevelt and Hitler exchanged fake Jew relocation quotes for propaganda, reflecting antiwar sentiment and war skepticism.
After the Anschluss the Pope spoke Latin with Cardinal Innitzer while Nazi censors listened. A Torrio trial chatter, a Harvard tercentenary poem, and a Morse Code mishap at the Times yield lighthearted backstage moments. Lucius Beebe lectures prompt a student question about man biting dog.
Richmond residents react to a statue model that makes Stonewall Jackson resemble General Grant. They argue the misrepresentation undermines Confederate memory while Grant’s capture of Richmond is contested in local sentiment. Meanwhile European dictators coordinate a controversial pullback of troops from Spain, defying past denials.
In a Warner lot anecdote Wayne Morris and Jane Wyman scold a polite driver who insists on formality, revealing his M G M ties. Estelle Winwood parties at the Stork Club with Tallulah Bankhead and delivers sharp quips about wealth. A new coinage quatchy explains informal exchanges at high levels, with a sly jab at politics and race in wartime rhetoric.
Local Cheroke Indian Chief Shot, head of the Cherokee Indian school, will teach basketry beadwork and Indian sign language at Camp Uwharrie this summer. Twelve local Y delegates attend the first annual conference for older boys at Camp Herman May 4 and 5. Mr and Mrs Hoke Bullard relocate to High Point from Winston-Salem at 920 Queens Court. Miss Cora Wayne marries Ivan L Gifford of San Diego on April 9 and will reside in High Point.
A Mexican report says an assassination attempt on Calles was made recently and a plot to bomb the President’s train was exposed in time. Arrests were made as rival textile unions mobilize to back Southern strikers. Arkansas tornadoes raise death toll to 43.
Five candidates filed fees for city offices including Dr. D. A. Stanton seeking mayor. In a special city council session teachers were elected. principals named for South Main Street F. M. Waters Elm Street C. A. Smith Grimes Street Miss Ada Blair Park Street Miss Emma Blair. Also, Mrs. Grace Kephart visited Columbia to see her son Captain Charles M. Kephart of the 30th division who was gassed and plans to return home.
News briefs note gratifying reports from the Paris Peace conference. A Bavaria revolt is said to be spreading while railroad engineers are to receive higher pay. Two thousand soldiers arrived today at Charleston South Carolina mostly from the 30th Division.
Warner executives considered renaming Jules Garfield to John to avoid a semitic impression and sought distinction for his screen persona. They noted Garfield as a presidential surname, prompting deliberations on branding, race, and publicity while keeping the actor's identity intact.
Bruce Catton reports the national parole conference opening April 17 will expose flaws in the current system. Federal state and local parole agencies will present a three day study, with papers and debates on how parole differs from probation and its role in protecting society.
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