Notable Saying on Time and Decay
A compact adage echoes scripture and literature on the perishability of beauty and the passing of service. The cross withers and the flower fades, while lasting usefulness ends.
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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1933
Page
4
A compact adage echoes scripture and literature on the perishability of beauty and the passing of service. The cross withers and the flower fades, while lasting usefulness ends.
The southern hosiery industry faces profits decline and calls for an organized association led by strong leadership. The Chamber of Commerce considers High Point for the office, citing its central role and existing supply networks. The piece compares to the Southern Furniture Manufacturers Association for its effective structure and regional impact.
The piece argues that relief programs like the New Deal and the Agricultural Adjustment Administration depend on farmers, especially in the South, signing production contracts. It says farmers who overproduce undermine market stabilization and warns a potential licensing plan for non signers could become reality.
Lee H. Harvell a 68 year old farmer was found dead in a burned home east of the city. Investigators found blood on clothing and linoleum and $36 in a charred pocketbook area, raising questions of whether the death was accident or murder. Further inquiries focus on door position, car location, and a planned marriage as potential factors in the case.
The textile trade calls for a bold, alert organization to boost hosiery production in the South. Local manufacturers and the Chamber of Commerce commend efforts to establish an association with headquarters in a strategic city to maximize benefits for the industry.
Report notes investigators kept at it with steady effort and refused to drop the case for lack of clues, earning commendation for persistence despite unclear ultimate outcome.
A middle western hospital patient paralyzed from the waist down finds renewed hope after receiving an ornate clock featuring Franklin D Roosevelt. Seeing Roosevelts strength inspired him to believe in recovery, diminishing pain and improving outlook as he recalls the former president overcoming adversity.
A humorous column reflects on dental visits and a chipped tooth from Christmas, noting the dentist as a potential newspaperman. The writer laments cold days, jokes about turkey legs and legless turkeys, and ends with a New Year greeting amid self deprecation and ribbing.
The piece links Franklin Roosevelt's 1921 infantile paralysis with a 1933 policeman finding renewed hope, arguing that Roosevelt's greatest triumph was over his own body. It emphasizes the lasting impact of inner grit and determination beyond physical victory.
Tokio cables report American businessmen in Japan pressing for formal U S recognition of Manchoukuo to boost American trade. They compare to Soviet Russia policy as a model and suggest recognition could ease U S Japan tensions amid Japan's hold on the territory.
The dispute over credit for the first airplane pits Orville Wright against the Smithsonian. Colonel Lindbergh’s mediation could end hostility and allow the Wright flyer to go to the Smithsonian, reaffirming the plane as an American invention for an American museum.
Former President Hoover advises the Republican Party to refrain from attacking the Democratic administration until sufficient mistakes accumulate, noting the next presidential campaign is under three years away.
Germany imposes a rule allowing visits to all countries except Austria. The decision appears to be the sole ruling likely to meet with Austrian approval.
Frankie Parker of Milwaukee now at Lawrenceville School New Jersey leads the national junior indoor tennis championships. The 17 year old swept opening rounds and dropped only one game to Frank Bericha as he advanced to the fourth round with teammate Philip W. Osborne in doubles. Edward J. Milberg of NYU defeats No 6 seed William J. Simpson of Cornell 7 5 6 4.
Fritz Zivic from Pittsburgh outpointed Rudy Avon from Los Angeles 142 to 139 ½ in a four round boxing match held in Los Angeles.
Miss Oriana Gossett became the bride of Cyrus Burgess of Gibsonville in a ceremony held last Saturday. After a brief wedding trip the couple will reside in Gibsonville. Sunday night the neighborhood group gathered at the church then visited many sick and shut in homes singing Christmas carols.
A festive Christmas exercise drew a very large and appreciative audience at the hut on Christmas night, showcasing seasonal spirit and communal celebration.
T. J. Jones spent Sunday at Holly Springs church for his regular appointment and was accompanied by his daughter Faye. He engaged with the community during the day.
Mr. and Mrs. Macy Borum and family celebrate Christmas Day at the home of Mrs. Borum’s parents Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Sullivan on the Winston road, joining relatives for the holiday.
Twenty people gathered around a well-filled table at Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Wheeler for Christmas. The group included Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Trayn ham and family of Abbotts Creek, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Kelly and family of Raleigh, and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Wheeler and family of Abbotts Creek.
Mr and Mrs Will Hiatt welcomed their daughter and granddaughter from Virginia and their son Roscoe from Rockingham for the Christmas holidays.
Miss Beulah Skeen of Guilford College is visiting over the holidays with her parents Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Skeen.
Reed Hiatt spent the holiday season in Virginia visiting relatives. He joined family gatherings and shared time with kin across the state.
Mr and Mrs T J Jones and Pearl Jones spent Monday afternoon in High Point with Mr and Mrs Burrus Jones.
The Young People's class met Friday night with Misses Frances and Dorothy Smith. Christmas gifts were exchanged and a large group enjoyed the evening.
Miss Alene Dillon has been a patient in Guilford General hospital at High Point for several days after suffering a broken leg in an automobile wreck near here.
B. V. Weston of Pulaski Virginia spent the holidays at his home, returning after festive observances.
Harold S. Vanderbilt leads a syndicate to build a new yacht for the defense of the America's Cup against T. O. M. Sopwith's Endeavour. The project, under way at the Herreshoff yards in Bristol, R. I., includes J. P. Morgan, Gerard D. Lambert, and others. Skippered by Vanderbilt with W. Starling Burgess and John Parkinson among the afterguard, the vessel aims to sail by May 1.
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