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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1936
Page
4
Carriers may not collect for more than two months. For longer periods, payment should be made directly to the office. The Associated Press is entitled to use for republication dispatches credited to it or not credited in this paper. Entered as second class matter at the High Point post office under the 1872 act.
A concise page note presents two classical maxims with biblical and literary attributions. Ecclesiastes emphasizes wisdom paired with inheritance and profit to observers, while Rochefoucauld highlights self awareness of follies as a key wisdom trait.
A New York Times report doubts President Roosevelt would embrace another World Peace conference as a campaigning ploy. The piece argues peace talks would fail to sway voters, noting Roosevelt and Wilson opposed war but would see conferences as ineffective gestures among European rulers and war planners.
The piece questions reports of a Roosevelt favored world peace conference, noting the President’s denial and urging him to consider such a summit. It warns Europe’s conflicts could draw the U.S. in and stresses the value of swift, diplomatic action to avert war.
An audit shows North Carolina spent 20,155,736 on public schools in 1935 36, the third year of state funding. Salaries of teachers and principals totaled 16,649,427, with 168 administrative units reporting. Several cities, including High Point, have approved local supplements.
The discourse notes that the experimental stage with state supported schools cannot do more than insist on obtaining the greatest possible return from the funds spent.
In a reflective column O O McIntyre recalls old streets of Petticoat Lane and Lovers’ Lane while noting New York lacks secluded dating spots. He observes public displays of affection on busy avenues and compares city life to past flirtation havens. He also profiles EB W Scripps and explains the role of a make up editor in a newspaper.
King Memorial Baptist Church at Leaksville adopts a New Testament Standard of Church Membership. The rules outline suspensions for profanity drinking intoxication gambling missing services. The editorial notes the potential for a small, select remaining membership if enforced.
An erudite lecture by singer David Bispham near Philadelphia faltered as he misread his words and joked about “rows of weary benches” becoming “beery wenches.” The line drew laughter and jolted the audience from boredom.
The passage suggests that at most dinner gatherings people probe for what was said when someone proposed and that in four out of five instances such rumors or details surface.
The piece notes W. R. Hearst and Roy Howard as hands on editors who enjoy shaping pages and layouts. It mentions Hearst spreading newspapers on the floor to craft typographic contrasts and displays and helping to put a paper to bed. Roy Howard is described as fond of fussing around the composing room in shirt sleeves. Lord Northcliffe is cited in passing.
A profile of Ray Long, celebrated for bold page design in newspapers and magazines. Noted for two feats: reproducing C. D. Gibson’s Evelyn Nesbit head with a clock leading to the Stanford White murder, and a life-size double truck spread of kidnapped Billy Whitla that aided recovery.
Twenty years ago on August 20 1016 the Southern States Steel Company of Colon Lee county received a charter with 90000 paid in capital and 100000 authorized, led by A M Rankin as sole High Pointer incorporator. The firm will manufacture steel and iron, trade bridge material, repair and build bridges, and engage in structural work. Delegates to the Gastonia meeting on Oct 11-12 were named: Helen Brockett, C E Mendenhall, Cliff Ring, with alternates Dallas Zollicoffer, J W Harris, and C L Wheeler.
The text discusses rapid changes in publishing formats over time, noting how The New Yorker influenced Vanity Fair and unsettled established titles like Judge and Life. It uses racing metaphors to describe outsiders rising suddenly and the need for fresh content to avoid stagnation.
The Newlin addition sale near the Silk mill and Green street car line by Penney Brothers and Thomas Brothers drew full participation. The 102 lots sold for a total of 14183 dollars, with one lot donated to the cause and all parties reportedly satisfied.
Chairman Charlie Hines announces no shared debate as the Guilford Democrats and Republicans refuse the challenge. He returns optimistic that the entire ticket headed by Wilson will win.
A report notes that the high price of bird’s nest soup at twenty dollars a pound helps explain why few Americans show interest in the delicacy.
A lighthearted remark notes that Russians’ apparent bid for a brotherhood of man is shown by their adoption of eating caviar themselves.
The exchange centers on Gladys accusing a town bank of weakness, while a companion insists it is one of the strongest in the country. Gladys cites a returned check for thirty dollars marked No Funds, highlighting disbelief and humor.
Mrs Bruce Carraway will entertain tomorrow afternoon at 3 30 in honor of Miss Kathleen Petty one of the early fall brides.
J. P. Rawley attended an afternoon gathering in Greensboro where newspaper publishers discussed the rising cost of newsprint. The meeting focused on the impact of paper prices on publishing.
Yesterday afternoon at her home on Elm street the United Daughters of the Confederacy met with Mrs Charlies Long. About two hours were spent in a brisk business session that filled the room with talk of elected officers and plans for the conventions.
Rear Admiral Benson of the U S Navy declares aircraft the greatest need now while reports note a railway strike to start on Labor Day. Across the Atlantic Romania enters the war to cheering Parisians as Rumanian forces engage in fighting. A bank robbery in Homer Illinois yields $13000 after safes are blown open and the robbers escape in a car. A storm damages Salisbury Spencer with one death and multiple injuries as buildings topple and damage reaches thousands.
Judge Gary urges employers to treat workers fairly and reward loyalty. He warns against outside influence and stresses mutual reliance for success, noting both sides depend on each other.
Silas Moody reports a judge's remarks to Martin Moore arguing the death penalty serves as deterrence beyond retribution. He notes eyes for eyes is not law’s aim and cites harsher methods used elsewhere to deter future crimes. The dialogue contrasts humane studies with tough deterrence.
Patch notes rain fell on D Roosevelt in North Dakota and compares it to stars on Alabama. The item references press from the Soviet era about Hitler and German plans for war, plus mentions missionary flight amid war. It discusses Communist pressure in China and debates liquor law changes amid moral reflections.
A High Point resident argues that easier cooperation among employers and businessmen has improved relations. He notes self-reliance and money alone fail to sustain growth, urging a lasting foundation of fighting unity mutual help and steadiness to prevent future downturns.
A jumble of quoted lines covers attitudes on nudism religion and society. Voices include Dr Isley Boone pastor editor on nudism and gender terms from Yale and Queen Marie. The mix touches on irritations, language, and forecasts about human behavior and communication.
Astronomers report a star hundreds of light years away as being as far as the sun is from the center of the galaxy, prompting comparisons to the enigmatic Greta Garbo. The find highlights the scale of the cosmos using bright celestial markers.
A lock expert from the eastern region journeys to Alaska to attempt opening a stubborn safe. The case involves what authorities describe as a frozen asset stash discovered in the device. Investigators coordinate with security firms as the operation proceeds.
An elderly woman, once thrifty and a saver, loses her nest egg when a bank collapses. She had trusted the bank to guard her funds and faced poverty after the receiver settles a final payout, forcing her to seek menial work in the bank building.
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