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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1936
Page
4
A devotional reflection cites II Corinthians 4 8 urging resilience amid trouble and condemns despair as demeaning to the Deity. The passage argues that wavering faith implies Scripture and world wisdom fall short and invokes Feltham’s critique of demoted divine justice.
A manslaughter case against a mother who left her 17 month old child to suffocate in poisonous fumes after a Christmas day fire is set for jury review. The piece argues for judicial determination of any criminal neglect and praises thorough fire department and coroner investigation.
The pope remains gravely ill as doctors warn he may die soon. Since his 1922 election he has served the church under strain, with Rome’s climate and heavy duties draining him, yet he continued to press on while the world prays for his recovery.
Byron Price, longtime head of the Washington AP bureau, is being reassigned to New York to serve as executive news editor of the Associated Press. The move reflects his leadership during a difficult period and signals advancement within the service.
The article lauds the head of the Washington office since 1927 for directing a large writer corps and analyzing news behind it. It notes his move to New York with broad goodwill and hopes his byline remains a standard of straightforward reporting.
The article notes censorship blocks phonograph records of the king's abdication address. An American retailer offered the disc soon after the broadcast, while a British firm faced royal interference to halt sale in the empire. The piece frames this as a clash between liberty and state control.
A three‑way cabinet clash among Interior Agriculture and Labor over CDC control threatens to ground the popular New Deal agency. The piece urges keeping CDC under direct presidential supervision to protect its usefulness and avoid partisan sabotage.
New York arts notes recount Robert Benchley cracking critics with his wit at a premiere and cheering moments for Barbara Stanwyck W C Fields and Bert Williams. The piece also mentions Frank Sullivan Mark Twain Hoyt comedies and Will Rogers as rising radio theater figures alongside Lillian Lorrai ne and the evolving Follies revues at New York Roof venues.
New York once had four roof theatres four prosper ous venues, only Bayes remains named for Nora who dedicated it with a one woman song cycle. The Midnight Frolic Roof was the best known and most prosperous among the defunct venues.
The flood of bright white enameled stools and counters draws clerks and stenographers to new snack spots. Ed Wyne, John Golden, and Crumit are among the notables who stop by for a quick bite and no tipping.
Jack Dempsey, once a non smoker during his early days and reign as champion, has become a furious cigar smoker in the local scene. He starts with one after each meal and now averages 25 a day, burning each cigar quickly without idle puffing.
David H. Baker died Sunday morning at age 51 leaving memories of a devoted family man and active community contributor. A partner of Pink Smith, he helped construct many homes plants and buildings during High Point's early growth. He later stepped back from business but stayed engaged in community progress.
Ten years ago in December 1026 urban politicos anticipate a record field for mayor and council seats in the May city election. Judge McRae weighs Christmas drunkenness case of James M. Biber who blames new shoes for his limp as officers note liquor involvement.
Excerpt from The Enterprise recalling Governor Craig's Christmas 1916 policy allowing some convicts to spend the holiday with their families. The piece praises his humane approach and notes potential legislative plans, reflecting on social attitudes toward convicts and reform.
A fragment notes a period in which the Chinese restaurant along Broadway once outnumbered other dining venues and was the largest option, with booths and a prominent presence among entertainment status.
Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Williamson return from Sanford where they spent the holidays. Ralph Williams of New York is spending the holidays here. Miss Alma Oates of Charlotte visits her brother James H. Oates in the city. Mrs. James Lyon visits relatives in Durham this week.
The Ku Klux Klan is suspected in a recent flogging in Georgia. Tar Heel rivers are expected to rise after heavy rains. American marines and bluejackets have landed in Nicaragua to protect life and property during the revolution there. Mussolini to sign Italian German friendship pact today.
Canberra boasts no serious crimes ever, a claim that draws mixed reactions amid debates on safety and urban life in the Australian capital.
A Pennsylvania man’s case notes a bullet found in his brain, reflecting broader European preoccupation with weaponry and armaments that have occupied attention for years.
The paper notes the arrival of terpsi chorean artistes for the Dance Masters of North Carolina convention. It also comments on Spain warship shipments and neutrality, praising North Carolina’s potential leadership in the art of dancing and its aesthetic value.
In Tacoma Washington yesterday Dr W W Mattson father of the kidnapped boy carried out a major operation. The physician endured extreme physical and mental strain under distressing conditions. The article praises the medical profession for advancing civilization and enduring hardships like soldiers.
A late 20th century tone notes public concern over air travel safety and efficiency versus cost. The piece contrasts aviation risks with rail safety improvements that were driven by legislation and calls for streamlined regulation rather than political fighting over aeronautic affairs.
An aged ex army engineer, Oberlin M. Carter, who was discharged following a court martial for embezzlement in 1899, continues a lifelong fight to prove his innocence. He recently faced another setback in a Washington court but remains determined to show the conviction resulted from a fraudulent trial and restore his reputation.
The text describes discreet waiters appealing to young diners with a modest 86 cent dinner and dancing. It notes a few diners left but more than a dozen closed in the Lobster Belt this winter. It contrasts Chinese food lovers with the Orientel atmosphere of Chinatown and Pell and Mett streets.
A guest from out of town arrives at a party in normal clothes while everyone else wears formal attire. The host is occupied with a telephone, leaving preparations to a resident onlooker who feels out of place and quietly withdraws.
Congress and President Roosevelt likely push far reaching government reorganization to streamline many federal agencies boards and commissions while preserving core public services. Plans include new departments public works and housing programs with cabinet level status and a central executive bureau to standardize procedures and improve efficiency.
A garbled fragment conveys a man displaying wit in a courtly or literary scene. Readable pieces mention a bride or queen, with playful dialogue about coats and appearances, suggesting a domestic or social vignette.
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