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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1939
Page
4
A Biblical quotation emphasizes obedience to the Lord to inherit a land and leave it blessed for future generations. The quote from I Chronicles 28 8 links duty and reward and is followed by a maxim from Mildmay about every duty denial thought and cross bringing compensation and a crown.
A morning dispatch analyzes Hitler's address focusing on Danzig and the Polish Corridor, arguing it could trigger a general war or force peace on German terms. It predicts Germany will press for Danzig and the Corridor, notes Britain may seek concessions, and warns treaties with Germany may be worthless.
Editorials from Kannapolis Independent and Greensboro News question whether education can be measured by job outcomes and money spent. Dr J Henry Hodesmith argues state value from spending. critics doubt perfect employment for technical and cultural training. Citizens should cast informed votes as education is worth its cost.
The piece notes the Presidents appeal to men over 40 amid unemployment while asserting their work remains comparatively steady. It cites warnings about enforcing a sixty mph speed limit after May Day and quips by Maxwell and Collie about keeping within limits, ending with a playful comparison to train speeds.
The piece contrasts hardships of older workers facing job rejection with younger men who still find chances, noting many men over 40 are strong in sales and production. It supports Roosevelt’s emphasis on reemployment while reflecting on European crises and social commentary from Greensboro Record and Hickory Record.
The Christian Science Monitor warns democracies may be drawn into a false peace like Munich and then pressed against shared enemies. It cites political distrust and economic dislocation as risks, noting imperialist instincts in many nations and America’s past surge of imperialism.
The Fayetteville Observer notes the refrain we do not want war and War is hell while the Raleigh Times forecasts uncertainty as President Roosevelt contemplates his next move. The excerpt hints at political caution and unease across states.
Walter Winchell comments on Broadway gossip and safety during a hectic week. He notes six blood transfusions for Artie Shaw, calls for restraint on blind items, and mentions nightlife figures at the Paradise and the Persian Room. Police and liquor investigators will patrol venues nightly to enforce safety.
A Denver Post fashion artist recalls a harsh math teacher who mocked her. She overcomes doubt by tackling new tasks, trying drama, reporting, and switchboard work, proving learning starts with will and small steps. Her journey inspires others to share their experiences and seek help.
A memo stash from Mr. Z. hints at a sharp backbiting article when he retires to Europe. Kay Kyser’s Three Little Fishies outsells Old Man Mose while hotel room rates rise and Capitol Theatre plans drift from April 30. Mike Riley sues a beer firm over his claimed trademark origin as the lager firm counters its 75 year pedigree.
The local pageant notes approval of consolidating the country and commercial clubs and recalls the first intercollegiate oratorical contest for women held at High Point College on Friday April 26. Frances C Decker of Catawba College won first prize.
Mrs. W. J. Bennett and her son Jimmy of Fayetteville stay with her parents Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Martin for the weekend. Miss Caroline Howe of Haverhill Massachusetts visits her niece Mrs. A. G. Douglas.
Republicans of the Midwest back President Hoover on farm relief. Dykes along the river face renewed threats. Hoover went fishing today in Maryland. Storm deaths tallied at 52, fewer than first feared.
The Times note mentions a 6 a.m. Downing Street rubbish entry and points readers to The Grenadiers on Mutual at 10 30 PM Wednesday with a choir performance of Lt ll in My Life. The Ottawa Republican Times column By the Spectator wittily comments on a neighbor’s earnings from the Mirror in New York and radio.
Twenty years ago voters faced a light turnout for city elections on Tuesday May 6 with only about half of High Point residents registered. Bond sales progress reported for the Victory Loan target of 607 950 dollars. City court docket lists offenses from hydrant parking to assaults and whiskey retailing.
Neighborhood revival of Wake Up and Live in Brooklyn draws attention to a nude mirror exhibit Crystal Lassies with 50 to 60 eyes. The Int'l Casino features Saul Grauman's Musical Stairalone act with four dancers tapping on xylophone blocks. Ronnie Lanthier and Marguerite Sharon marry May 13 in Fort Worth Texas. Pierre ice cream costs 40c a scoop to make.
Gossip notes mention a wacky lipstick title Skyblue Pink and Ray Durant’s sepia band at the Kit Kat. Neal O’Hara’s Take It from Me shines with trivia. Virginia Biddle plans a Aug mom and pop life. Crosby kidnap threats labeled crank letters. Constance Moore eloped to Yuma with a Hollywood agent. Libel suit tossed as tax waste.
People listed include E. B. Jeffress of Greensboro visiting on business. Mrs. Grover Kester stayed in Thomasville with relatives. Dr. and Mrs. J. J. Hamlin and children toured Asheboro to visit kin. Corporal Fred Grissom of the 16th Cavalry Brownsville Texas is home on a 30 day furlough.
John Balderston buys houses and ships furniture from England for rental while leasing a unit to Jimmy Roosevelt and asking for references. Helen Hayes jokes with Paul Hartman at the Plaza about ambassadors. Dana Zanuck likes profits from 20th Century Fox reported at 13,969,280. Doris Dudley replaces Mrs. John Barrymore in a show. Cobina Wright Jr signs with MGM. Joe Rines investigates a quirky phone prank. Warners praises Confessions of a Nazi Spy as timely. Casa Manana press notes London papers seeking chorus girl details for the Aquacade strike. Sarah Bernhardt’s granddaughter uncovers a 1920 four-act play Road to Jealousy. Ed win C Hill to sub on July Sabbaths. The Mayflower Quarterly dispute over Captain Jones accuracy is noted.
A report states Holland will surrender William Hohenzollern for trial by a five judge tribunal on charges involving moral law violations and treaty sanctities. Also, thirteen sailors aboard the battleship Nevada are said to have drowned after their launch collided with a submerged log on the Hudson River.
The Navy invites New Yorkers to tour warships on the Hudson with visiting hours from 1 to 5 p m at the wax museum and nearby displays. Images of Hitler and Mussolini are kept out of reach for safety and decorum.
Bruce Catton reports Washington weighs a credit driven recovery using consolidation of 38 lending agencies led by RFC HOLC FHA and others. The plan would create a massive untapped lending capacity around 10 billion dollars while avoiding direct debt increases through extra budgetary handling and annual Treasury checks on assets and liabilities.
A Montana student recounts a harsh experience when a mask was placed on his face and he struggled to remove it, describing the ordeal as part of broader evils of getting plastered and forced confinement.
Oregon released 72 educational films during the previous year, funded or produced to align with state education goals. The state also ran cartoon comedies alongside these educational titles as part of its film program.
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