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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1937
Page
4
Short listing of personnel and notices from the High Point Enterprise includes names such as Torry, Rawley, Hamlett, and Cecil, indicating clerical or staff references in an after Sunday edition. The fragmentary item suggests a local bulletin or notice page with multiple individuals named in a roster or organizational context.
Readable fragments name J P Rawley in an item headed Mo Orn Mo Orn with a brief note implying a local public notice or notice-like snippet involving the person Bete. The text provides limited context beyond the names and the fragmentary header.
Subscriptions listed for daily and Sunday editions in High Point and nearby towns with rates for twelve months six months three months and one month. Carriers not allowed to collect beyond two months. longer plans paid direct to office. Associated Press dispatches credited. paper notes copyright and church scripture quotes reference Revelation 22 14 and Emmons on obedience to God.
The piece argues that states face reduced federal road aid if motor fuel funds are diverted. With 20 billion gallons expected next year and a 1 cent tax yielding $200 million, proposed federal road allotment may be $125 million. The author urges all gasoline tax money be earmarked for road improvement to balance the budget.
In a Washington debate a Senate vote on the wages and hours bill draws fire from Senator Reynolds who says the measure would help workers but mocks high salaries. Representative Hancock plans to oppose Reynolds and seeks voter support to curb government waste amid wage concerns and labor demands. The exchange signals a sharp national dispute over worker pay and political risk.
The article discusses Ethel du Pont's marriage to Franklin D. Roosevelt Jr and how their families span opposing political philosophies. It reviews Lammont du Pont's proposal for a 2 to 10 year plan to create 3 million jobs with $25 billion private investment, and calls for industrial responsibility, tax stabilization, fair labor, and legal rules. It notes Republican liberal-leaning elites and concerns about extending stabilization beyond the current Congress while praising potential common ground for prosperity.
The discussion centers on a 20 cents per mile travel allowance resolution and the idea of arranging supporters and opponents on opposite sides to clarify the stance.
The piece recounts how Ziegfeld built a show business empire by recognizing beauty before others and how Meyer Guggenheim rose from a stove polish peddler to a global magnate. It also argues colleges should teach good manners and tells a anecdote about a university student misreading professional conduct during a hiring call.
A reader letter from O A Raby expresses faith in God and the beauty of creation at the Atlantic coast. He urges readers to trust in the Lord, pray, and live ready to answer the divine call. The note ends with intent to continue the reflection.
New York tolerates a parade of roaming visitors and revelers during fall and football nights. Broadway lights lure crowds while subway rushes test metropolitan grit. A dining room prank ends in a flying filet mignon and torn shirts as locals and visitors laugh through the chaos.
City Manager Pilcher denied a rumor that police officers are under investigation. Dr. Harold Myers of UNC spoke to the High School PTA about adolescent youth. Local Democrats plan a barbecue on January 5 as students staged a school minstrel. Rev. Edward Fraser and Mrs. Fraser plan to establish a Spiritual Healing Clinic in High Point.
Mae Murray, a veteran performer once billed among the Castles over two decades ago, still appears youthful with a spring in her step. She remains active visiting cafes, theatres, and night clubs, maintaining her zest for entertainment.
The fragment mentions Grover Whalen with silk items, an herb doctor in Chinatown who bikes to calls at 76, producer Charlie Cochran preferring figs with cream, a remark by George Bernard Shaw on obituaries, and a nickname for Major Bowes as Eddie among San Francisco friends.
A witty archival line recalls Queen Victoria exiting a coach at Charing Cross after her inaugural train journey. She reportedly told the conductor not to hurry next time, capturing a moment of royal humor in transit history.
Mrs. R. H. Walker spent the day in Greensboro while Mrs. J. A. Morris and Mrs. Roland Holton enjoyed a day there. Mrs. C. M. Hauser hosted the Over-the-Teacups club yesterday. F. J. Sisemore returned from Washington DC and reports Southern Railway officials will attend a banquet here slated for January 9 or 10.
Twenty years ago Miss Maude Owen and guest Miss Brown of Ayden visited Greens boro yesterday. Mrs J P Rawley was called to Charlotte today for her mother’s illness. Glenn P Rawley, recently visiting, will reenlist in the navy in Philadelphia in a few days.
Capt. Stuart Allen, Canadian veteran of Somme Ypres and Arras, will lecture in High Point on Saturday evening December 16. Reported civil war in Russia and Allied action. Casualties reported from the Halifax explosion total 1,200 dead known.
Julian Galindo a 12 year old of El Paso Texas is described as able to see for the first time after an eye operation. The text urges parents to encourage shy boys to ask for dates. Rev Roy Burkhart of Columbus Ohio is mentioned in relation to the theme.
Aged about forty, Annette Kellerman, famed bathing beauty of early cinema, promotes diving exhibitions in Florida. The Australian aquatics star, who began swimming in babyhood, once inspired Mack Sennett’s film career.
William Chandrick, 11, Detroit, crawled between railroad rails to free two companions, then prayed as he narrowly escaped harm. Authorities credited quick thinking and bravery in the dangerous rescue.
Dr Anse Caine of Tulane University Medical School counsels nurses to use a gentle pat on the cheek and a light hand squeeze as supportive care for patients. The guidance emphasizes compassionate touch to comfort and reassure patients.
The piece notes no standout candidate for 1940 from either party and questions if Roosevelt could be drafted for another term as support grows for the stabilization plan needing time to mature.
An avenue tailoring house from the 50s, paneled in gray satin wood with black glass, is run by four European born brothers who greet clients in morning coats and striped trousers. The shop mainly trades with foreign diplomats in Washington and New York, with suits and trapings up to about 600 dollars.
The passage notes that a lapel flower signals success and is a common habit among leaders and artists. It cites Charles M. Schwab Paul Whiteman and Somerset Maugham as examples, each associating a boutonniere with their routine, with Jack Dempsey entering the scene as the next mention.
Washington insiders describe the A F L s wage hour bill fight as unlikely to pass Congress or be enforceable. Green and the executive council face stiff opposition from House progressives and Labor s Non Partisan League aided by Rayburn and Boland. Union pressure, old lobbying tricks, and targeted mobilization across states prove decisive in pressuring lawmakers.
Generalship by Rayburn turns personal as progressives led by Maverick Healey Voorhis Keller and others challenge an amendment to the farm bill. The threat of urban congressmen blocking the cotton crop measure spurred at least ten signatures. Green’s push failed to remove any names, though Kramer briefly withdrew his before restoring it. Rayburn pressured Mansfield of Texas to join with the 218th signature, ending the episode.
A man who plunged 420 feet into Lake Michigan and survived faces a fortune if he can adapt his diving equipment to stock trading. The report notes his near death experience and potential gains from new gear.
The quote likens moving pictures to programming aimed at an audience with the intelligence of a 12 year old, attributed to Federal Communications Commissioner George Payne.
Dora suggests the garment workers union should be reminded of slaves toiling in Hollywood making s horia.
India introduces a bold entrant who pierces a robot barrier with his Aa bore technique in a competitive display that showcases skill and daring.
The piece notes that the idea of universal leadership remains unsettled as the public discards genuine candidates and settles for unclear pretenders. It argues for more substance and credible figures to guide the nation.
A quip notes interest in reinstalling a 200 inch mirror in California. The remark compares it to a diva demanding a larger dressing room.
Idaho townspeople drill a spigot for hot water during a drought or energy shortage. Officials note the government will likely keep supply steady, avoiding tea shortages or public inconvenience.
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