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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1934
Page
4
The fragment cites King Rehoboam scornfully dismissing elder counsel from Chronicles 10 13 and notes that each day serves as a pupil to the past learning from what preceded it.
The High Point Real Estate Board shows a rising cohort of young men such as Er Mendenhall Jr Henry Koonts and Robert Fearing as new officers. Their numbers signal optimism for municipal growth and continued vitality of the local real estate market despite doubts about other trades.
A Knoxville scam known as the butter and egg racket was dismantled after a leak sparked hundreds to bet on the number 805 with 999 to 1 odds. When Chicago market results confirmed 805 as the winner, promoters fled, facing a $100000 loss. The Knoxville report says police inaction allowed a self-defeating crime cycle to end as consequences caught up with the schemers.
The text argues that personal devil exists only if unity of purpose forms a personality. It then presents a dichotomy: pay and choose between going to the devil or behaving yourself.
The piece treats yawning as a symbol of modern apathy and weariness. It notes the disillusionment of the era, the lingering satire of youth culture, and the slow pace of social change as ambition wanes and audiences oscillate between indifference and demand for improvement.
The Empty Stocking Fund seeks broader participation to aid the less fortunate this Christmas. Trustees urge many $1 contributions rather than a single large gift to maximize impact and ensure thorough, careful distribution through established channels.
A call emphasizes the spiritual value of many small contributions and asks for increased donor participation in the remaining days of the week. It notes large gifts are welcome but stresses no amount is too small to aid the year's relief efforts.
The Empty Stocking Fund thanks Mr. W. B. Hall of Barber Hall Printing Company for donating a rubber stamp to endorse checks. The stamp is said to be in need of generous use for convenient handling of the funds.
A fragmented item cites Pattergraphics by M Patrick with lines about a naval race becoming a fleet contest and a remark on the forgotten many and a stumbling block. The text is terse and lacks clear context.
A quiet Round Grove Illinois marathon drew attention for its slow pace and emphasis on recovery stories among participants. Organizers highlighted inclusivity and personal milestones over speed, while runners reported a relaxed course and supportive crowd.
The crowded shopping scene highlights how ordinary shoppers aim for practical New Year goals as they end the year with busy crowds and crowded aisles.
With most people, keeping abreast of what's going on is merely watchh ing out for what's coming in. Roosevelt is probably waiting until after he has talked to Congress be fore he'll know what to say in an other fireside radio chat.
A nostalgic note contrasts parental irritation with underpaid teachers. It recalls L. S. U. student editors invited to the University of Virginia. The piece muses that the University may need a football coach.
The move aims to allow borrowers in debt to access new loans to settle obligations. It envisions enabling individuals to borrow more freely to manage existing debts and improve financial standing.
A rural verse explains gifts matter less than the love behind them. The speaker notes the heartwarming truth is a deep, true affection conveyed, not the package or price. It emphasizes that the act reveals love and longing words cannot fully express.
Philadelphia Record argues for immediate action to curb wartime profits from munitions. It warns Baruch and Nye plans risk delays, urges nationalization of munitions and end to international arms traffic, and stresses defense should rest with the government, not mercenaries. It notes criticism from conservative press and ties profits to postwar equities.
Washington is abuzz over potential educational push to admit cancellation of wartime debts with Finland still paying. Officials privately acknowledge debt not cashable and dishwasher of funds as London conference looms. Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce faces internal clash over mission and scope amid Hoover era disputes.
New York report notes mixed reception as a federal work relief program nears billions in funding. Financial commentators expect strong vocal support from balanced budget advocates yet acknowledge the program’s scale may invite scrutiny and debate.
New York City’s Greenwich Village showroom scene grows with electric signs cafes and a tide of artists actors and gourmets returning from Europe after the dollar drop. The Village attracts visitors from uptown with reduced incomes while hip spots like L’Agnon lure diners with refined dishes and the aroma of ham in port and caviar. George White visits to direct a Hollywood project.
A snippet notes a proposal to amend the Frazier Lemke Act by adding and houses to extend the same protections to urban mortgagors that farmers receive. Copyright McClure Newspaper Syndicate.
A brief note states Germany, Japan, and Senator Borah should be informed that the League of Nations has secured another peace victory, if England, France, and Italy are counted among its ranks.
The scene centers on a Charlotte gathering where a group of children and women were selected, while high paid film stars showed little excitement about the event.
A lighthearted note questions if the federal government would purchase North Carolina land, joking about Uncle Sam including local surplus acres in a broader buyout. The item hints at rural land discussions without detailing a formal proposal or entities involved.
A sabbatical year notice highlights the New York stage producer’s spring return. The piece notes frequent theatergoers including Mr Bridges and others as top patrons, plus a mention of Thomas Fats Waller described as a burly performer whose ragtime piano style and charisma captivate audiences.
The piece notes chop suey houses often draw few locals yet gain weekend crowds on Fridays Saturdays and Sundays. It contrasts stereotypes linking chop suey to cancer fears and mentions young patrons fueling late hours while Chinese waiters endure steady but noisy service.
A city engagement in Oklahoma City prompts a witty reply from a small town impresario who is asked how much of his orchestra will travel for a local dance. He answers that only a piccolo player and two sheets of music will be sent for $166.
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