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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1937
Page
4
A compact aphorism notes that nothing is impossible and that with enough will, one can find the means to achieve anything, reflecting Rochefoucauld’s timeless medieval morale.
John A Lang of the U S educational department urged Greensboro student leaders to push college curricula toward future job needs. He argued most colleges fail to prepare students for vocations, noting 60 percent graduate without a chosen field and advocating guidance programs to help identify suitable careers. He warned liberal education often leaves graduates inadequately trained for life work.
A group of students argue that high living costs strain families while asserting that their father lacks counterarguments. They claim he could afford to break records and mail back parts with the remark Every argument heard and broken down, highlighting a financial debate over education expenses and parental support.
Clarity rises from experiments at Duke University and other places on supposed sixth sense or telepathy. Card tests suggest these phenomena are real beyond coincidence, though mechanism remains unknown. Many husbands believe wives possess this ability as they seem to anticipate actions.
Lord Marley warns Americans to boycott the coronation pageantry as a commercial spectacle. He argues hotels charge high rates and shops profit from visitors, while England seeks both commerce and diplomacy. The event proceeds with expected crowd appeal and parade excitement.
Bruce Catton reviews the revival of spelling bees as schools, fire departments, and radio networks renew interest in the old craft. He notes educators once dismissed spelling, preferring whole-word recognition, and argues for the value of traditional spelling skills.
A dialogue blends a tongue in cheek lesson on spelling with a mock interview about primates and lawmaking. It includes descriptions of the Utans and Outangs, then shifts to a discussion on sneaky bills and political corruption, warning of chaos if leaders fail the public trust.
Officials led by Minnesota authorities discovered a 20 year old automobile in the garage of Oscar Peterson, a deceased farmer. A friend recalls Peterson bought the car in 1917 to prove to auto salesmen he owned one, then stored it away to avoid pushy sales pitches. The case reflects a wary, private life amid aggressive sales tactics.
The Ontario Supreme Court in North Bay opened its spring assizes with no criminal cases on the docket. In line with British custom, the sheriff presented the judge with a pair of white gloves to symbolize peace and order, a reminder that a crime-free society is possible even in modern times.
Dr Halbert L Dunn told state health officers in Washington that about one third of auto crash deaths involve tourists away from home. He suggested studying why tourists are more at risk and whether standardizing traffic laws could help. The Los Angeles Drive In theater quip notes sightseers in buses.
A satirical line contrasts New York City mayor Fiorello LaGuardia's anti noise drive with a fictional suggestion that if he cannot concentrate, Adolf Hitler would offer him a concentration camp. The remark uses provocative humor to critique urban reform efforts.
A goose in New Jersey raced a train traveling at 50 miles per hour. The bird did not attempt to beat the locomotive to a crossing, ending the brief spectacle without incident.
Despite high demand for scrap iron, authorities urge motorists to avoid running red lights and to observe traffic signals. The advisory stresses safety and the risk of accidents as markets fluctuate.
Aunt Sallie was a beloved nurse and friend in Norton's neighborhood known for her hospitality and cheerful presence. She hosted dinners, brightened days, and was missed when absent, with her memory described as the spice and tone of life. Victor P. Hammer notes her passing and honors her as a guest of the angels.
A New York woman writes from April to fondly recall her dog Billy who died during a Paris mishap. She describes his bravery, the search through Paris, and the relief when he bounded into her arms at Place Vendome, ending with a quiet night of exhaustion and mourning.
A reflective note on mortality, love, and the afterlife. The speaker contemplates the loss of a loyal dog and questions whether humans and animals share souls, warning that extinction looms without belief in an afterlife. The passage ends with a firm belief in this viewpoint.
A reflective musing on living fully and believing beyond cynicism. The speaker imagines joyful leaps, listening for familiar voices, and finding music in a Berlin band through a simple dial twist.
Local Chamber of Commerce spends 25000 annually on city advertising, funded entirely from chamber budget with about 750 members. Central Friends church choir to perform Olivet to Calvary Easter cantata. Miss Mary Alice Sheloff visiting Easter in Winston Salem, guest of Mrs. M Z Gaither. Easter travelers include Lois Smith and Ray Wall from Greensboro College for Women and University of have yet to shake belief. Remember Nimble the dog in Ben Ali Haggin story, a fraidy cat who befriended the narrator. Miss Louise Thompson of Lexington and Miss Adelaide McAnally attend Easter services at Salem. Mary Elizabeth Perry of Hollins is home for Easter. News Briefs note British and American ships under fire in Chinese waters and Commander Richard E Byrd injured in plane crash near Hackensack NJ. wrist broken, Atlantic flight plan wrecked.
A society notice announces Frances Mann, daughter of Mr and Mrs Jefferson Mann, will marry John Roscoe Peacock on Tuesday morning May 1 at 11 45 in Wesley Memorial Church High Point North Carolina. The Commercial Club plans to amend its charter to raise membership to 175 from 150. City election scheduled for May 8.
A battle on the western front reaches high intensity rivaling famous Maine. A German U boat fires on the U S destroyer Smith. The war revenue bill advances in the Senate. Flour may surge to fifteen dollars a barrel. Southern Bell Telephone plants are under strict guard to prevent possible damage.
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