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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1936
Page
4
A devotional meditation cites James 5 8 urging readers to be patient and steadfast as the Lord nears. It asserts God’s delays are not denials and encourages holding firm, with the quote attributed to a noted philosopher.
Discussion on the prohibition status in Guilford County includes condemnation of bonded liquor seizures and debate over disposal. The Turlington act dictates destruction or return of liquor, with the court weighing options for possible transfer to a regional liquor board.
The Seventy Fourth Congress allocated over 5 billion dollars for unemployed relief, with praise for outcomes but concern over waste. A 36 page booklet published locally is cited as an example of excess in the program and its administration.
The Southern Furniture Manufacturers' Association and WPA Administrator Harry Hopkins face a protest over Cherry Lake Farms, a WPA project, selling surplus furniture to Florida retailers at low prices. The plant reportedly plans a wholesale price list, marking the fourth such protest of a government run plant. The group awaits Hopkins's reply from an August 10 inquiry.
Veterans who earned honorable discharges from CCC camps organize in Columbus Ohio as Veterans of the CCC. The group aims to help young men find jobs support conservation and boost business while watchful eyes assess whether it remains a public spirited veterans association or becomes a self serving bloc. Also Greece weighs its new strongman Metaxas while Hawaii enjoys a booming pineapple trade with a crop of stage amateurs set for the season.
In a measured opinion, observers say the grass roots convention was arranged sooner than expected, signaling timely mobilization and potential impact on forthcoming policy or community action. The comment reflects a call for broad participation and prudent preparation.
New York Day by Day notes showbiz figures and socialites asides with witticisms about Miriam Hopkins, Peggy Joyce, Barbara Stanwyck, Ray Perkins and more. Anecdotal reflections on press agents, clubs, and a Will Rogers note highlight gossip tone and urban entertainment culture.
Eyewitness describes stopping a pocket theft as a youth under 19 attempted to lift a hip wallet on West 46th Street. The defender grabbed the thief, who wore a white face and showed obvious embarrassment, suggesting a first-time theft.
A narrator reflects on potential words or actions that might have steered a young man away from a dangerous path. The passage weighs the impact of personal choices during crises and the limits of influence.
An enthusiast proposes an anti cellophane league targeting items like tins of tobacco while sparing cellophane wrapped girls described as ghostly and wraithlike, with a London fog spectacle reminiscent of Ziegfeld.
Twenty years ago on August 28 1016 a sermon urged the congregation to hunger for truth and education. Dr Sylvester Newlin called for minds like Christ and urged openness to learning and sharing truth with others. Local notices mention moves and travels including R C Smith to Philadelphia and Misses Bessie and Ola Simpson returning to Albemarle. J Elwood Cox extols alfalfa as a profitable crop with four acres yielding 163.20 per lot based on 16 320 pounds at 1 per cwt.
Memorial services were held by the High Point Lodge of the Woodmen of the World yesterday afternoon in memory of 11 members who have died in the lodge’s 14 years of history.
A quirky quip about dining etiquette and a wish to confront wait staff over a plated dish. The narrator toys with dramatic justice and humor, hinting at a future scene where a restaurant is shocked by a blunt complaint.
Ex-Senator P. Thomas of Thomasville seized the Lexington convention floor on August 26 and berated the recorder's court in fiery language. He refused to yield to the band, struck a Republican leader, and was escorted out by the police. Outside, the elderly senator drew a crowd and continued speaking until exhaustion ended the tirade.
One hundred three lawyers are expected to pass the 1916 fall examinations before the Supreme Court. Dr. A P Kelley, a young physician in British service, is home visiting Sanford relatives after being in Alexandria Egypt when consul New Mc Neely drowned on the Persia. He now serves on a German boat captured by the English and used against the Axis. He says Britons retain enthusiasm and that he is American yet devoted to the Allied cause.
The wheat market plunged today after Chicago Romania declared war. Opening prices fell, some by 6 percent per bushel, while September deliveries for futures closed Saturday at 1.51 1/2 and began today between 1.46 and 1.48. Other option prices also weakened broadly.
The piece argues against banning William Gallacher while stressing the strain of three illegitimate heirs in Florida. It suggests the rebels may reach Madrid or stay, predicting Europe will face ongoing tension either way.
A 61 year old cyclist named Charles A. Allred died after navigating dangerous highway mazes. The article cautions against the risks of bicycle travel for middle aged riders and stresses safety concerns without assigning blame.
Charles P. Stewart notes in Washington at a Glance that Democrats press the question Who is the candidate Hamilton or Landon Republicans dislike. The reference likens McKinley to Mark Hanna Caesar to Marc Antony and says Landon may be harmed by excessive talk.
Dr Joseph Fort Newton contrasts general life with rare, dramatic endings. The earthly career of J Fred Voliva ended Thursday in a tragedy surprising for its calm, as he was described a manly fellow and true Southern gentleman. Our sympathy goes to Mrs Voliva for her brief shared joys.
Daniel C. Roper cites a 30 day bath series abroad to foster gratitude and improve American citizens. Daniel Frohman comments on the shifting popularity of intellectual plays and his future audience appeal from the chin down.
Max Schmeling comments on Jimmy Braddock as doctors work to keep him well until next summer, delaying their match. The remark reflects concerns over Braddock’s health and the scheduled bout.
The Count of Covadonga, eldest son of ex King Alfonso, says he expects to return to Spain as crown prince next autumn.
A hopeful note in construction growth suggests increased activity may absorb the musical saws heard from the radio, signaling brighter economic rhythms.
A team of weight lifting champions teams up with archaeologists to assist in excavations near pyramids. The collaboration aims to enhance exploration and provide physical support for delicate tasks.
A compact observation notes that allies complicate campaigns as strategists try to manage foes and maintain support. It reflects on the difficulty of balancing friendships with political objectives and public messaging.
The report notes Jesse Owens won the 100 meters in a wind aided breeze, while an official record for the time was disputed due to wind conditions. German officials concede his victory but flag the wind factor.
A defender argues that while New Deal spending has plausible cases, no defense exists for the waste and confusion in administration. The piece notes failed co-ordination, Walker’s departure, and pervasive duplication and propaganda obscuring the truth from the American public.
The article notes total civilian government employees have reached 824,259 with a monthly payroll of 129,487,167 dollars, excluding the army navy judiciary and local District of Columbia officials. It records a net three and a half year rise of about 260,000 jobholders and forecasts thousands more with Social Security starting next spring.
The passage notes about 850000 jobholders and many agencies in the United States News asset. Eighteen agencies publish electrical industry information, fifty handle housing, twelve foreign trade units exist, while numerous press agents clutter bureaus and departments with duplicate, contradictory, and wasteful printed material.
The text laments agencies created under emergency pretenses becoming permanent parts of government. It argues the system entrenches officials on public rolls, creating endless replacements and political engineering. It criticizes Byrd Economy Committee as possibly able to act, while other commissions fail to address the issue.
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