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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1936
Page
4
A short religious reflection contrasts Jacob’s vow to give a tenth to God with a note on human gratitude to a heavenly father. The passage cites Genesis 28 22 and a quote from H. Ballou about gratitude within the family of humankind.
The article discusses John A. McRae of Charlotte proposing a statewide referendum on the sales tax. He suggests letting the people vote within 60 days on whether to retain or replace the sales tax with an alternate revenue plan, bypassing legislative lobbies and delays.
An electorate remains mindful of taxation forms without bias for or against specific options, weighing pros and cons with care and consideration.
Acceptance of John Gurney Briggs Jr for advanced study in voice at Curtis Institute signals rising opportunities for American singers. Norman Cordon joins Metropolitan Opera, highlighting broader access to training and performance. The era shifts from closed barriers to widespread pursuit of music and public delight in good singing.
The North Carolina Municipal News Bulletin from the North Carolina League of Municipalities offers a new information clearing house on municipal affairs. City Manager E M Knox serves as president and Patrick Healy sends a welcoming note. The bulletin aims to share experiences to improve economy and governance.
More than 40 percent of the women’s seamless hosiery industry sign the proposed voluntary wages and hours agreement. Earl Constantine says about two thirds support the regulatory pact to ease wage and hour standards while warning that the remaining minority may force government intervention to prevent ruinous competition.
The text argues that breaking the pact would worsen already failing maximum hours and minimum wages in a large industry. It labels the move as folly, noting the price disruption and unsettled conditions would preclude any advantage for operators, while many workers remain helpless and uninvolved.
Bruce Catton argues that both parties shift to trained brains as politics combines with economics. He notes the rise of policy experts replacing the old rabble rousers, predicting increased use of professors to guide government and the decline of purely rhetorical politicians.
Washington Bureau dispatch notes that the tax bill will be handled by conservative lawmakers in Congress as the House Ways and Means Committee and Senate Finance Committee push cautious changes. Minton facing misquoted remarks. Jones accused of improper use of WPA pay envelopes amid Pennsylvania politics.
The article argues chemistry powers the war on unemployment by creating new products and jobs. It cites a synthetic fiber thinner than silk whose one pound ball could span the United States, noting rayon's earlier impact and the large wages and material costs tied to textile production. It frames laboratories as the first line of defense.
Chief Justice Hughes turned 74 and remained active at his desk as he urged against compulsory retirement at 70. He noted living conditions and health advances allow vigorous elderly workers and cited his Columbia lecture from a decade ago as supporting evidence.
An 18 year old New Yorker Ruth Aarons wins the national ping pong title in her first tournament without losing a set. She defeated European rivals in Prague in front of about ten thousand spectators and proved a cool poised defender who attacks relentlessly.
The note places Upton Sinclair in a formative era alongside figures like Gilfesta of Frank Merriwell Fame, highlighting early literary or public life contexts. It underscores Sinclair as part of a roster of notable names from that period.
Detroit, home of Joe Louis and the Tigers, has earned hockey honors by securing victories for local competitors. The piece suggests awarding more wins to athletes from Detroit to ease proceedings.
Students at High Point college are stunned as a large black cow sits in the chapel during 8:30 service. The mystery of who placed the animal in the chapel remains unsolved. Mrs. H. T. Hudson and daughters Laverne and Hibernia plan to attend Greensboro music contests while the Clara Cox Bible class attends Stephens meeting Friday night.
High Point beats Burlington 19 to 8 in a slow paced exhibition at Welch Field yesterday. The one sided game featured strong offense from the High Point lineup and a decisive early lead.
The executive committee met at the Chamber of Commerce last night at 7 30 for the Community Chest and adopted a budget of 48811 41 for the ensuing year to be distributed among the YMCA YWCA Boy Scouts Board of Public Welfare and the Salvation Army.
Archery will be a featured activity at Camp Uwharrie this summer. Scout Executive Gordon A. Blair confirms the program.
Mayor H A Moffitt departed for Asheville to join officials of the Mount Mitchell Association of Arts and Sciences for a formal gathering.
Delegates pour into Raleigh with strong Democratic turnout. Congressman Lindsay C. Warren and others including C. L. Aberethy William C. Hammer and R. L. Doughton arrived early to participate in the convention.
London dispatch reports Bobby Leach who survived Niagara Falls in a steel barrel has died of injuries from slipping on orange peel in the street. He was the second person to survive the falls after Annie Edson Taylor of Niagara Falls New York who rode a barrel in October 1901.
Senator Hdge a Republican from New Jersey challenged dry forces in Congress to go directly to the people about modifying the Volstead Act. He asserts the issue affects everyone and should be aired publicly rather than handled solely in legislative chambers.
An informant says Damon Alfred Runyon or Alfred Damon wore a carnation daily during the whip and snappers days. He reportedly earned the nickname Carnation Al on his reporting beat and, like many reporters of the time, carried a six shooter.
The Missouri born brothers Sam and Will McCrory, late 50s or near 60, are noted bon vivants who dress flamboyantly and frequent midtown cafes. They attend fights and hockey games, entertain literary crowds, and carry a Broadway era credo of flamboyant storytelling.
A reflective line about a breathless man hearing a ragged youngster play a mouth organ and sighing that he wishes he could imitate the skill. The fragment evokes a quiet moment of envy and artistry.
Bill Corum has joined the casting newspapermen as a noted entertaining writer. He can give Dizzy Dean a phil humorous twist and is probably the only A1 paperman in the world of telephone in his home with Brummel style.
Royal Brown recalls a tale where two fishmen, strangers aboard a train, discuss hearing and a Thursday station name. A humorous exchange ends with a joke about an ear for a Scotch and soda, reflecting light early to mid 20th century humor.
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