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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1935
Page
4
City newspaper page fragment shows publisher and editor lines with garbled text about advertising and rights. It mentions High Point North Carolina and Associated Press republication rights but contains broken sentences and missing context.
A terse proverb-like reflection notes that lawful gatherings ease lawful deeds and hinder wrongdoing, citing Acts 19:39 and stressing the value of orderly, well-made statutes to guide public conduct.
A nationwide drive seeks funds for a Will Rogers memorial, arguing he is already a lasting monument through his wit humor and philosophy. The piece notes Rogers’s death last week and rejects a literal statue, calling him an institution whose tradition outshines any physical tribute.
A fragment discusses FHA backed consumer credit, bank protections, and potential defaults. It notes the Fed Housing Administration will not repossess items, leaving consumer payment as the duty, with Uncle Sam previously incurring small defaults amid liberalized terms and widespread credit through FHA financed merchandise.
The text suggests government insurance facilitated ample private lending for consumer purchases, but later collections are forced as borrowers stop voluntary payments. It hints that Uncle Sam may face pressure to address the problem, expressing hope it won’t become severe.
The nation awaits Congress to adjourn sine die after a long costly session. President Roosevelt pressed a last set of six must legislation but warned against haste. Observers expect relief and a chance to measure the session's impact beyond partisan views.
Assurance from A J Bratton of Eastern Airlines that the county airport at Friendship Greensboro is a logical stop for the Washington Atlanta Douglas planes. The piece argues Greensboro and Charlotte compete for the base, stressing air mail's value to High Point industries and urging Greensboro to secure the stop promptly.
In Ramsey Virginia 600 followers of Holiness preacher George Hensley edge toward frenzy as a three foot rattler is passed among the crowd. Seizing a snake, Gregar Green, 12, is bitten when a head is torn from the reptile. State and county officers intervene as the crowd grows chaotic after an hour of prayer and song.
A reflective piece recalls two recent meetings with North Carolina professors and industrial captains. The author notes pride in educated citizens and courteous conduct toward newcomers lacking honors. The moral: God made different kinds of brains.
The piece jokes that Senator Bob Reynolds plans a multi country vacation costing $100 targeting 8500 miles. With 30 mpg and 20 cents per gallon gas, fuel runs $56.60 leaving $43.40 for meals. The note suggests his itinerary should align with friends’ hometowns to gain data for relief agencies on minimum food to sustain life.
Dr Crowell recounts addressing the Women's Wesley Bible class he founded about thirty years ago. He praises Mrs A E Frazier for summoning him in the absence of their teacher, recalls Martha and Mary lesson themes, and extols Jesus as the resurrection and life and the motherly heart of the world.
A remark notes increased sensitivity in Japan prompting talk of embassy representations for anyone with yellow jaundice, signaling diplomatic caution and health concerns.
A New York theater attendee discovers after waiting for a ticket that he ends up picketing. Tr Duce remains unfazed by Ethiopian weather or Italian floods, showing resilience against hell or high water.
A philosophical poem contemplates the worth of glories seen and not seized. It ponders hearts and minds clinging to transient joys while life’s brevity and treasure are weighed as a whole.
Political undercurrents swirl as 1936 debates loom over Roosevelt, with intra party clashes hinted among factions led by Smith and Long, and New York state seen as a battleground. Morris Cooke pushes rural electrification while West Coast planning weighs recovery vs reform in Roosevelt’s swing. The GOP debates leadership as Bob LucasProminent factions puzzle the regulars.
The Lucas canvass of Republican county leaders for a Presidential candidate results in the naming of Senator Borah giving New York a smile. Doubt remains whether the old man will try. He could threaten if a liberal foe grows too strong. Overall the Lucas ballot is seen as premature by Republicans.
The diary recounts encounters in New York and nearby locales with figures such as Herb Roth, C B Driscoll, Mary Margaret McBride, and Helen Wills Moody. It notes hotel life, tips, and memories of Broadway star Jessie Reed and Ziegfeld productions, ending with reflections on a life in motion and the occasional luxury.
The piece notes bell hops in a deluxe New York hotel once earned 40 to 60 dollars weekly and many were homeowners in Astoria, a suburb near the city. It highlights how the depression has altered their prospects and status, with some men owning cars and others affected by the downturn.
Leaders await Roosevelt remarks on his western tour and the congressional opening address. GOP factions eye who can lead through Mayor Governor and President campaigns, with Samuel Koenig poised to pull strings for a comeback. SIDELIGHTS note banks fund consumer instalment sales while firms use cash. Wall Street bets on Baer Lewis. Louisiana vows oil output. tire production moves up to October for the New York show.
Gypsy Lee Rose stands out on 42nd Street Burlycue Row as the lone name etched in lights among stars. She once had a walk on in The Follies under Gypsy Lee before returning to a tougher revue, drawing cheers from out of town patrons who shower her with praise and keep her in the limelight.
Scripted note from 1940s era records highlights Major Edward Bowes recognizing an amateur hour nomination as a beacon for talent amid hardship. The record emphasizes Bowes’ role in promoting unknown performers during challenging times.
On hot days Peggy Hoyt's Peke drops a money leaf fan at her feet and whim Albert Payson Terhune a collie that will not go near him even when called if he's at his typewriter. Sir Arthur Wing Pinero had a docile Sealyham that would always run howling from quiet neighbor until a surprising test revealed an experimenter in a take.
Bagatelles portrays Jack Norworth transforming from slender to heavyweight while Queenie Smith is noted for lettuce nibbling and a twitching rabbit nose. Gene Fowler is labeled the Fire Island writing colony's community mayor. Joe Willcombe, Hearst's private secretary, calls his employer Chief. Ernest Boyd described as a blackthorn caneist.
Hollywood report notes a director orders an extra to approach the desk with a lavender dash in dialogue about believability. The extra retorts that he would perform a character bit for seven fifty a day, asserting his price and demand.
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