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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1936
Page
4
A reflective excerpt urges resilience and steadfast effort, promising eventual blessing and reward for virtuous deeds. It emphasizes that blessings may come late but will surely follow diligent, right conduct.
The piece argues that labor unrest and strikes at Libbey-Owens-Ford, Midland Steel, and Chrysler assembly lines threaten glass and auto output amid rising construction and furniture demand. It cautions against violent clashes and notes progress relies on technical advancement and wealth, urging better methods and price for improvements.
The press reacts mixily to France proposing to settle war debts with America for 12 cents on the dollar. Some see a genuine effort. others fear it clears the way for further borrowing when trouble returns. The nation weighs restraint and lessons learned from past armament races while seeking neighborly resolution.
The Fayetteville Observer notes the King may seek public input on the Simpson affair as nobility and clergy protest. It recalls Edward I’s actions and Magna Charta, arguing nobility was once essential but is now an ornament in twentieth century England.
The Rock Hill Evening Herald publishes a four section National Publicity edition highlighting the history, industry, and social background of Rock Hill and York County. The piece commends Publisher A W Huckle and staff for a thorough community portrait and extends hearty congratulations.
A. Homer Ragan died yesterday in Thomasville after a long, precarious illness. Born in the nearby Quaker community, he was a successful businessman and a trusted confidant to many, renowned for his charm, generosity, and devotion to the region and its people. His loss is mourned across diverse circles who valued his quiet kindness and civic usefulness.
Prophet Farley weighs a move into building ventures to earn income after spending a week at the race track and contemplating retirement.
The remark compares Soviet hunters to Americans and warns that Russia dropping troops from the air during duck hunting season could be dangerous. It frames aerial military drops as a perilous parallel to hunting practices.
A poem explores a grafted conscience and the lure of luck as desire drives risky acts. Reason warns yet emotions rise, turning the venture into a repeatable quest where the outcome rarely equals a win. The speaker, Victor P. Hammer, frames luck as a tempting, cyclical force.
New York commentary notes the city’s top niche is dishwashing with about 15,000 workers daily and high turnover. It highlights the lure of aviation sign work paying 50 to 60 dollars weekly, the allure of Florida resort jobs, and the Red bell boys roaming between cities.
Narrator recalls years living in hotels and watching bell hops evolve from awkward youths to polished staff. He observes varied career paths from stepping stones to lifelong roles and notes how some men retain youthfulness despite age, while others come from stable backgrounds or families.
The piece compares Park Avenue’s prestige to Fifth Avenue’s earlier dominance. It notes Fifth Avenue resisted discount competition for 15 years, while Park’s 40s section has become largely commercial within three years. The tone predicts a future shift to gaudy displays and excess, paralleling Champs Elysees’ fate.
City officials said New Oak Hill elementary school will be opened after the Christmas holidays as construction nears completion. Work on High Point high school progresses rapidly and is slated for completion by June 1, 1927.
Sounds Warning A B Horney issues a caution about the fire risk from in flammable Christmas decorations including cotton and tissue paper.
Twenty players travel from Fort Point to Winston Salem for the eighth annual Older Boys conference. The event opens tonight at Twin City and runs through Sunday morning.
Mrs W G Bradshaw left yesterday for Tampa Florida to spend the winter with her daughter Mrs P F Sigman. Mr and Mrs Eccles Everhart moved to Madison apartments. Mrs Homer Wheeler returned from New York where she attended her son William Lil liendahl wedding to Miss Edith Fernando at the Cathedral of St John the Divine officiated by Bishop Manning.
Guilford College voted into the Southern Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools. Secretary Wilbur is called to the witness stand in Washington by the defense in the famous oil case.
With football razzle-dazzle at peak this season, a proposal seeks to identify the standout performers in each play by naming stars. The plan aims to credit players for spectacular moves and innovative tactics on the field.
An elderly widow died in a car wreck on a Thomasville highway. Authorities plan to file charges of reckless driving while intoxicated against the driver. A young girl in the car urged the driver to slow down, underscoring the tragedy.
A list of attendees for the green borough performance of Broadway and Buttermilk includes Miss Blanche King Miss Diana Scott Miss Capitola King Miss Marcia Goley Miss Florence Baxter Miss Marie Gregg Robert Amos W H Slane Dr W F Clayton Robert Sechrest and T V Rochelle as tomorrow evening's audience members.
William Simmons resumes studies at Trinity College today after a few days in the city as a guest of his parents. Mrs. A E Frazier returns from Red Springs where she attended the Pearsall Goodwin wedding. Andrew Lindsay and George Lowe will attend a reception tomorrow night in Lexington.
The Boston American baseball team aims to bring major league play to Europe once hostilities cease. High Point will help raise an endowment fund for Greensboro College for Women.
Amelia Earhart is reported to be building a residence in Hollywood. The item notes high public interest with other celebrity notes.
A noisy mix of opinions on liquor law, a note on campaign spending, and references to a fox hunt and paper chase. The piece questions state policy, mentions King Edward VIII, and ends with a light stave about a public figure named Frankey.
Washington dispatch details a new Republican publicity duo Hamilton and Casey planning a robust information network and aggressive campaigns to build a 1932 style revival. Casey, a seasoned journalist, brings hard hitting strategy while Hamilton directs nationwide outreach and fundraising efforts.
Sign on West 18th Street announces a lecture tonight titled Confisecatory Communism.
A stylish woman strides along the avenue with a mink hat and chinchilla muff, her coat buttoned with antique ermine. A passing truck driver gawks and jokes with a friend about matching the look on his wages.
A man is nervous as his wife approaches with a hat in hand. He cannot tell if the hat is new or one he accidentally lost.
An Ohio city welcomes upgraded parking meters but warns the change may bring corn drunks and no jackpots.
The article notes Mary Pickford has learned that Buddy loves her, eliminating doubt about his feelings and signaling a clear romantic stance from the actor.
A fragment notes girls engage in band battles and study Barrie style Ariel warfare, hinting at a competitive display or conflict influenced by fictional or wartime framing. The item reads as a brief cultural reference rather than a full report.
A lecturer highlights ecology when discussing wildlife in a study park. He jokes that the term neckology could describe the fringe topic, mixing science with light humor about the park’s animal life.
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