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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1936
Page
4
The notice states carriers cannot collect payments for more than two months in advance and any longer subscription must be paid directly at the office. It sets the rule to avoid prepaid arrears and directs customers to the main office for longer terms.
A devotional note for December 16 1038 cites I Timothy 1 5 about charity from a pure heart good conscience and faith. It pairs a quote urging relief of distress as a godlike act with a moral reminder for readers.
The Unemployment Insurance bill passed by the general assembly requires two Three Member Commission appointees, but no names were mentioned for likely picks. It designates two appointees by the governor with Commissioner of Labor A L Fletcher as ex officio member. observers predict public battle may unfold after today.
School Attendance Officer Pierce and Chief Friddle plan a post new year crackdown to ensure all children attend school daily. The effort relies on citizens as a safety net and stresses that daily attendance saves teachers time and keeps students from repeating grades.
Representative Frank W Hancock urges a broadened Democratic leadership beyond regional lines. He argues that long service has left key House committees chaired by Southerners and notes the Senate vice president hails from Texas while the next Speaker may come from Alabama. He believes the time has come for change.
The article argues for liberal and national reach within the Democratic organization. It cites the need to include capable leaders from all sections to reflect composite public opinion. It notes Southern control as a restraint and urges recognizing national leadership over regional dominance.
Upon returning to the White House Roosevelt confronts post election priorities. He must interpret the November 4 mandate and set policy on minimum wages, child labor, and recovery programs. The invalidated N R A and pressures from labor, farm and housing agencies shape a pivotal, potentially historic decision.
Since 1933 economists warned recovery must show durable goods strength. Railways advance as orders rise for locomotives cars and rails with Pullman securing two lightweight streamlined trains of 17 cars each, valued around 3 million dollars, suggesting a healthy industrial upswing and lasting prosperity.
A playful verse lists whimsical injunctions and absurd legal phrases. The speaker parodies courts and authorities by calling for restraining orders against barking dogs and goats, contempt charges for crowing roosters, and odd swaps with animals. The closing lines urge domestic repose and quiet.
New York analysis notes the Rockefeller Center project overcoming early failures to become a massive urban complex. It recalls infamous misfires like the Music Hall and Roxy, then describes a revived vision of tower spires and shops, the shift toward luxury living, and a lingering focus on high end amenities.
The Rockefellers decide to relinquish their long established residence tucked away in a shadowed estate. The move signals a major shift for the famed family as they end residence at the secluded property.
The elder Rockefeller’s estate featured a two story brick servants hall like Rhineland stables. A carriage awaited servants on days off in motorless times. Wealthy families keep staff troubles out of sight, with the chatelaine controlling hiring and firing to shield employers from below stairs issues.
Real estate writers call the Park Avenue stretch between 46th and 59th streets the new Rue de la Paix. The Waldorf’s show of luxury bouques sparked the trend, spreading to Park Lane next door and surrounding apartment buildings that followed.
Construction crews on the High Point to Greensboro highway have paused due to severe weather. Hagerdorn is expected to finish the city to Jamestown stretch in about 14 working days. Post office receipts for the month are forecast near 15 000 dollars, about 8 000 more than November. Around 25 High Point students away at schools are set to return for Christmas. Many local lawyers are in Greensboro this week attending Federal court cases.
Mr and Mrs Lu cien Long announce the birth of a daughter Peggy Lois this morning at their home on Montlieu avenue Rev George T Stevenson evangelist has returned from a business trip to Indiana and other midwestern states QC Arthur Kirkman a Oxford University student cabled from London to his people here detailing travel and contact plans to Seville Spain and the American consulate in Seville
A Washington jury acquits Fall and Doheney of conspiracy in the famous oil case. Many soldiers expected to apply for loans after the veterans loan act opens. The Southern Baptist church reports nearly a million dollars in loans and the general board moves to raise funds. Carolina waters stocked with fish for 86,184.47 dollars.
A. E. Tate reports the Southern Commercial Congress in Norfolk was a great event with many prominent attendees. Tate serves as a director of the organization. The Associated Charities mass meeting follows at 7 30 in the high school auditorium with Dr Dred Peacock as chairman. Churches will not hold evening services.
Miss Marguerite Kirkman came home from Converse college to visit her parents on Washington street for the holidays. Miss Mary Alice Tate and Miss Bessie Tate also returned from Converse college to spend Christmas with Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Tate on Broad street. Miss Valette Jones returned from Madison Hall in Washington to stay with her mother Mrs. Wilbur Jones on Morris street for the holidays.
Fire at 65 30 this morning partly destroyed the rear four story building housing Observer Printing House and the mechanical department. French troops hold ground near Verdun and report 9 000 prisoners. Hugo Muhstenberg Harvard psychology professor dies after starting lecture in Cambridge. Bell Telephone workers to receive a bonus exceeding 6 000 000 dollars.
Psychiatrists suggest that hidden in every mind is a memory of a striking meal. They cite modest settings like a catfish fry by a levee, cheese and sardines in a country store, or a prairie depot pickup, plus personal favorites such as corn-pong and corn beef and cabbage.
The speaker recalls a meal in Laredo Texas at a depot after six weeks in Mexico. A stool and counter joint served country sausage with eggs scrambled in melted cheese and golden flapjacks, described as a vivid, palate pleasing breakfast.
Bruce Catton argues Americans should rethink Europe policy and avoid entangling alliances. He proposes two paths: promise to stay neutral with respect to European wars, or align with the new world to foster peace through self reliance and expanded trade.
The malefactors in Fremont Michigan stole goods valued at 2500 dollars from a city department store, described as extending their Christmas shopping spree.
A grim note states that theatrical and literary criticism is barred in Germany with every knock seen as a boost for Nazi supporters.
A reader asks about Lorelei the siren of the Rhine. It clarifies she is not the same as a deep sea diva in legend or modern depiction.
No violence reported during the Illinois glass company labor action. Workers maintain picket lines as negotiations continue with management amid stalled contract talks.
San Francisco focuses on three premier crossings the San Francisco Oakland Bay Bridge the Golden Gate Bridge and the Strike Leader Harry pictured as bold symbols of regional mobility and history.
A speaker praises three waitresses with a taste of sorghum and leaves a dollar for each as a token of gustatory delight. The scene evokes light humor and appreciation in a 1936 setting.
Washington reports on the National Restaurant Association event where Jobe Ebersole promoted new ideas for restaurateurs. A tasting of rattlesnake meat triggered mixed reactions while Ebersole touted rattling humor and shared lodge ideas, including a membership card and freebies.
Retail sales in December are projected to exceed 5.8 billion dollars, an 800 million gain from last year and 3.276 billion above the 1932 low. The rise suggests a strong recovery and brighter prospects after six years of economic hardship.
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