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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1941
Page
3
A 17th century style quotation discusses returning to the Lord and following commandments from Deuteronomy 30:3, while Burton remarks that fear of a divine and supreme power compels obedience. The excerpt contrasts commanded duty with the motivating force of reverent awe.
Opponents of a hydroelectric plant press for public hearings as the city seeks funding for a backup coal plant to support the hydro project. The commission seeks a funding raise from 6.5 million to 8 million dollars, with federal authorities urging full good faith compliance and ongoing project advancement to ease the city’s debt load. The piece notes prior criticism of uptown gambling and defends police delays in gambling cases, citing five cases pending since September 1940 due to jury trial scheduling issues, while urging continued cooperation to deter crime for profit.
A religious reflection from Easter to Ascension, citing Isaiah and Gospel themes. It discusses Jesus reading Isaiah in Nazareth, proclaiming the fulfilled scripture, and the Messiah as healer of the bruised reed and candle that does not go out. It emphasizes mercy, rehabilitation of souls, and the Water and Bread of Life themes.
The text argues for expeditious handling of charges and a reasonably prompt trial for the innocent accused. It asserts police and public rights should not be flouted by unreasonable delays in court proceedings.
The governor replaced S. M. Bason with a capable contractor in the regional commissionership. The writer praises Bason for his unfailing courtesy and consideration for High Point and nearby areas. They note the city lies at the junction of three districts and commend Division Engineer Tom Burton for his support under these conditions.
Memo column notes and excerpts about W W alter Winchell on Broadway, with items on Douglas Fairbanks Jr, Lady Ashley, Orrin, Sam Goldwyn, Budd Schulberg, Mark Sullivan, Pelleys NC house fight, Harold Ross and Nassau, Garbo and Remarque, Dietrich billboard, George Raft, NBC DXP broadcast jests, and a quip about Winston Churchill and Winchell’s column.
A reminiscence of meeting Joel Chandler Harris junior in Atlanta during the daffodil season. The piece recalls the old South and the Black Mammy legend with a first-hand sketch of a faithful enslaved woman and her lifelong bond with her charge, plus brief notes on cultural anecdotes and contemporary entertainment references.
A collage of misquoted phrases and garbled lines from a newspaper page. It includes a Nelson-like toast to American generosity, a note about welcoming an American Red Cross ship, and remarks attributed to Frank L. Mott. The text also features scrambled thoughts on democracy and journalism and a playful jab at readers.
In a fond reminiscence a town columnist recalls spring oratory at Hometown Academy where students practiced with the poem Curfew Shall Not Ring Tonight. He cites Dr. George Henry Crowell and the famed J. M. Brown, plus a Henry Grady anecdote about biblical construction and human fallibility. The piece closes with a Fred Allen quip about a familial money dispute.
Edwin A. Alderman, former president of the University of Virginia, spoke on Sectionalism and Nationality asserting that the South grows rich at about three million dollars daily and pondering why college presidents do not achieve more, compared to the generosity of states, recalling a tale of an old colored man and his employer.
A creed from South and High Point calls for continuing faith in God and oneself, disciplined labor, and benevolence toward the underprivileged and war-torn lands. It urges contentment with possessions but not complacency, urging individuals to shed mean impulses to help the world improve.
A writer praises Main Street storefronts for spring fashion. Dresses display simplicity in varied hues while men’s suits look sharp. The piece notes outdoor and gardening goods appeal, congratulates merchants, and closes with a proverb about personal contentment.
A series of aphoristic lines cites Masaryk on dictators and last minutes, warns money corrupts, and notes dangers of stepping on a live wire. It suggests spirits in haunted houses and contrasts health with wealth while avoiding debt, ending with a domestic tip to drop IL on carpet.
A mixed review of So That's Astronomy by R Ray Baker explaining its clear simple science for young readers and a broader audience, including light speed and distant stars. Also a long note on Pamela Wynne's Splendor of Love, detailing Bettina Benrose’s journey, love with Peter, and the novel’s themes of happiness versus surroundings.
A collection of witty remarks by Dr. Odell Shepard, Connecticut poet professor and lieutenant governor, critiquing politics and society. The quips touch on double lives, academic politics, opportunity, postage stamps, worth, family size, and decimal jokes.
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