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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1936
Page
4
A devotional reflection contrasts temptations to a lion and to honey, urging believers to strengthen weak hands and confirm feeble knees. It cites Isaiah 85:3 and Bunyan explaining that overcoming temptations reveals sweeter outcomes in time.
The piece discusses optimistic weather forecasting via upper atmosphere balloons funded by the Department of Agriculture and contrasts it with political analysis. It then reviews Democratic primary results in the South, highlighting Byrnes vs Sennett Conner and Harrison, and notes Townsendites' presence on the West Coast.
In the South Carolina Democratic senatorial primary, James Byrnes won decisively with 199,961 votes while Thomas P. Stone received 18,789 and Col. William C. Harllee 9,850, signaling continued support for the Roosevelt administration and the New Deal. The Palmetto state’s result underscores its continued “solid South” alignment despite opposition critique.
Louisiana and Mississippi farmers embrace diversification as a sub crop option. Harry D. Wilson promoted tung tree cultivation along the Gulf shore. trees thrived despite drought, yielding $16 a ton nuts used for paint and varnish oil. The tree requires acid sandy loam and frost-free conditions, starts at three years, and is not a full scale industry but a profitable supplementary crop.
Renomination of Senator Pat Harrison of Mississippi and Senator Byrnes of South Carolina to the Senate meets with little surprise among political prognosticators as Harrison leads his opponent in early returns and implications for the upper chamber take shape.
Bruce Catton argues that Michigan police plan to curb crime note organized racketeering wanes when newspapers publicize it. Public awareness awakens former crooks and victims to unite and stop rackets as sunlight exposes wrongdoing.
The piece rails at Benito Musso lini opposing world peace and lauds Mount Vernon and neighbors. It notes Robert Charles Moore seeking LaGuardia’s goat and applauds William Edgar Borah’s 30 years as Idaho senator nearing another term at age 71. The editorial urges respect for the honest fighter.
New York daily notes at 70 E Phillips Oppenheim who has written his 50th year and 100th novel. The piece recalls his Riviera yacht, casino edge, and temperate tastes while placing him among other notable figures such as John D. Rockefeller Jr and artists in St. Louis. An anecdote from Broadway and 79th Street closes.
London churchman Dr W R Inge frowns on a proposal for America to join a league of English speaking nations. He says two men on a horse require one to ride behind and the British will not ride behind.
The statement notes musician Jack Powell, known for displacing the drum from the orchestra and delivering notable drum solos, has been awarded artistically for his contributions.
A writer recalls summer days on Broadway at a corner drug store where regular locals gather for lemon phosphate at 5 o clock. He notes familiar characters like the spinster with her dog, a white mustached man, a tobacco shop clerk, and bus‑waiting twins, highlighting a small town feel in New York.
In New York a Brooks Brothers type of dresser contrasts with Grover Whalens and Goodby Loews. The Brooks men are neatly dressed, not fashionable, with well fitting yet slightly loose sedate clothes and outmoded collars. Notable examples include Owen Young Gerald Swope Messmore Kendall and Charlie M Schwab.
Former U S ambassador to Germany James W Gerard denounces non voters as traitors to themselves and country regardless of candidate choice in this political remark.
Otis Skinner compares film acting to stage performance and likens painting by a house painter to Michelangelo’s craft in a concise stage remark.
A teacher’s riddle about the word full of ends with pious by a student, followed by a report of county officials renominating the current board of county commissioners and names for register of deeds and coroner in Healing Springs and Arcadia.
Leland Hayward is a Ziegfeld telegraphing runner up in phone usage. A P Herbert consumes a lettuce plate with each dinner. The Ritz perfumes its passenger elevators every two hours. Mrs Harrison Williams renovates a home on the Isle of Capri. A biography of Albert Wiggin is in progress. Cole Porter enjoys a summer smack in midtown Manhattan.
A Mullens West Virginia barber, John Brook, notes that a man’s beard fails to shave properly at the moment of death, a claim he says has never misfired in his long career. The remark reflects local color and the barber’s veteran status in Mullens.
After criticizing reckless driving a Wickliffe resident Charlies D. Eisthardt is announced as the state’s safest driver highlighting careful behavior on roads.
A town recalls its latest divorcee who sits by a curtained window knitting with a misty eye, hinting at an impending nervous breakdown and stirring quiet concern among neighbors.
A playful remark notes frogs imitate political speeches, with Miss Doris Cochran of the Smithsonian Institution in Washington stating frogs mimic the speakers. The quote illustrates a humorous comparison between amphibians and orators.
Streets of High Point report Steve Clark’s ad precedes action on the Sheraton Hill Park way residential divisions. The piece is noted for Clark’s distinct style and its impact on local readers and potential development.
Romania declares war on Austria-Hungary while Democrats in Asheboro express strong approval of Attorney General Bickett in a campaign speech. Supporters hail his remarks as the best since Aycock’s 1900 era.
Europe discusses adopting a Roosevelt style federal agency approach to coordinate and fund Mars exploration and subsidy programs. Several nations participate in a framework aimed at pooling resources and standardizing policies for space ventures.
Miss Claudia Troter and Everette Hunt were married by Rev. L A Peeler during the Sunday morning service at the First Reformed church after word arrived that the couple wished to wed immediately.
Italy declares itself at war with Germany as of August 28 according to Swiss communications. Italy had previously declared war on Austria on May 23, 1915, in the broader war alignment.
John Smith of Mebane accepts a position with Greene Drug company. Capt. A. M. Rankin returns from business trips to Greenville and Columbia. Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Allman of Seagrove visit Dr. and Mrs. J. W. Austin. Mrs. R. L. Loflin returns from a northern trip with new millinery. Davidson County Republicans nominate J. R. McCrary Lexington for legislature, George McCain Lexington for sheriff, F. E. Sigman Thomasville for register of deeds.
An editorial laments 100 million pairs of stockings wasted yearly in the United States due to lacking mending skills. The piece calls for more sock darners and fewer efforts from suffragists and gum chewers, concluding with an exclamatory nod from the Houston Post.
Residents oppose auto parking meters fearing curb control and higher costs while city officials consider curbside reform. Community groups argue the meters threaten street access and neighborhood character amid public meetings and petitions.
A Midwestern motorist arrested for sig tag driving reportedly avoided a fine by stating he had just left a modernistic art exhibit. The claim prompted police to recheck the case details and the exhibit’s location.
The diary linked to the Mary Astor custody trial could become one of the most valuable literary first editions. It is valued for its historical salience and the celebrity angle surrounding the case.
Juveniles imitate rapid tommy gun fire by repeating ha ha ha. The scene underscores grim theories about crime and laughter echoing through the neighborhood as authorities respond to increased noise.
The article analyzes how industrial and craft unions threaten Roosevelt by internal factionalism led by Lewis and Green. It notes fears Green and craftists would be betrayed if Roosevelt wins and Lewis gains power, potentially harming Green's faction and prompting a strategic realignment.
The piece discusses whether union label leaders can deliver a significant union vote. It cites Philip Hanna’s view on wage earners and subscribes to the idea that the Lewis bloc is weaker politically than the farm bloc. It notes Gompers' stance on nonpartisanship and historic AFL actions with La Follette and Roosevelt.
The piece analyzes labor voting power finding unions plus dependents could form a large potential bloc. It notes actual Follette support fell short of theoretical union family totals, while 1924 shows an open alliance between a presidential campaign and labor leaders aiming to deliver a unified labor vote.
Clouds linger over Eure as observers note unusual persistence in cloud cover. Residents report variable lighting and brief sun breaks, with forecasts suggesting gradual clearing later in the week.
The bicycle craze resurges prompting more efforts to remove signs reading No J diers as workers respond to renewed public interest and community activity.
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