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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1936
Page
4
A dated fragment presents biblical and religious reflections. It cites Ecclesiastes and Beecher, contrasting vanity with spiritual focus and noting a journey ended by self-deception. The snippet appears as an e-Web feature line.
The State Utilities Commission directs a show cause hearing on February 2 to justify freight rate reductions. A preliminary survey shows interstate class rates to Virginia are lower than North Carolina intrastate rates, creating unequal advantage for interstate shippers and disadvantaging intrastate commerce. The panel may also consider aligning trucking rates with other states, noting higher trucking costs within North Carolina.
The piece argues Chiang Kai-Shek’s resignation is a face saving act, not a loss of power. It notes China’s political culture favors restoring face and that Chiang remains head of the executive amid a push toward Sun Yat Sen’s constitutional democracy. It stresses his aim for democratic governance despite the resignation.
The article lauds George L. Stansbury resigning from the retail furniture business to devote more time to county affairs. It praises his public and private service, notes the difficulty of balancing roles, and suggests the county would benefit from his full time commitment if he accepts a courthouse post.
Dora suggests the abdicated king will go to Rhodesland and cites a signature reading Edward R J. Nazi propaganda boasts a large unemployed pool, with estimates likely in pounds.
A reflective verse by Victor F.P. Hanmer on generosity versus selfishness. It cites how helpful acts gain approval while stinginess invites ridicule. The poem notes social tests when offers of aid arise and warns vanity hides faults that hinder humanity’s progress toward benevolent thinking.
New York reports the marriage of William Rhinelander Stewart to Janet Hyan, ending his public display of romantic liaisons. The piece recalls Stewart’s life among elites, his sightings with fashionably notable women, and a curious anecdote about a suspected kleptomaniac episode involving his fountain pen and monogrammed lighter.
Courts approve a film at a 53rd street corner amid fears of vulgarity on Park Avenue. Officials say the permissive ruling will not bring glittering signs or gum chewing blondes but the movie will open, with critics arguing it will depress real estate values.
Ten years ago in December 1926 the Odd Fellows under grand sire ForW Bradford from Washington DC showcased progress in fraternal work during a state wide degree demonstration in High Point. J T Wyatt from Faith NC observed robust degree activity and noted many attractive young women. Fire Chief A B Horney warned High Point shows must stop smoking or face a $25 fine enforced by the fire department.
A 1916 city snapshot notes credits such as manufacturing plants and churches, and debits like poor streets and pig pens. It praises renewed civic spirit and optimism for 1917, calling it the birthing year for progress in High Point.
Beeson Hardware has organized a Beeson Basketball League team with captain J Gurney Briggs and players Eri G Marek Brooks Mettsel Johnny Walker Roy Burge Emery Holland L D Miller Bud Gurley and Cameron Ragan. Also noted are Miss Eleanor Cook visiting relatives in Nashville NC Mrs Garret Pollock and children returning from Fort Myer and the marriage of Anne Mae Fowler to Ralph Curtis Rutledge of Germantown NC on December 25.
Fred N. Tate left today for Grand Rapids Michigan to attend a furniture exposition and will be away ten days. At the Twin-City club dance in Winston-Salem last night attendees included Charlies Kephart Roland Holton Yank Shields T V Rochelle Rodney Snow and Hal Ingram. Mine Ethel Teague of Washington DC visits Mr and Mrs John Teague on Enegliah Street. Prof Chester C Haworth of Wilton, who has been visiting, returns home tomorrow.
Observers note the lasting impression came not from a cartoon but an Arno drawing showing Tories marching past a mansion and inviting to the Trans Lux to hies Roosevelt. The Davenport era is remembered for sharp satire like the Big Stick and Hanna’s dollar-marked suit, while Powers and Bryan figures also appear in lingering mockery.
Flood waters rise in Nashville Tennessee and Christmas Eve high rise deaths reported in New York City. President Coolidge returns to the White House from Trenton New Jersey after urging armament reductions.
A French pilot was struck in the back during a confrontation with a woman. The incident occurred amid tensions in a chaotic scene involving passengers and bystanders.
A note to belligerents in Europe prompts allies to assign war responsibility to the central powers. Mexico's Venustiano Carranza seeks recall of an expedition. Phoenix drains 600 gallons of alcohol from Water wagon raids as staff confiscations follow. Kobe suffers a severe earthquake on December 25, causing homes to collapse and a cannonlike roar.
The piece defends against state patronage attacks and urges a belt line around High Point by Southern Railway within fifty years while praising local theaters for quality talking pictures. It cites the humane impact of cinema such as Great Obsession and urges continued high standards in local entertainment.
Exiles Lindbergh and Edward Windsor reveal contrasting outcomes of political climate. Lindbergh finds safety in England, while Windsor is forced from Britain, highlighting reverse pressures in each nation and the differing public reactions in the U.S. and U.K.
In a 1934 snapshot of Broadway, producers and managers react differently to a Cole Porter hit. Vinton Freedly calmly oversees the final rehearsal, Brock Pemberton remains placid, while Kaufman paces anxiously. Gordon watches a movie, Hopkins plays chess, Golden departs town as nerves and anticipation shape the premiere mood.
A film setress fainted during a Hollywood cafe brawl after a day on studio lots. Police and medics responded as bystanders aided the distressed worker and stabilized her before transport to a nearby hospital. Officials investigated the incident for potential further action.
The question with American women at England's coronation near spring will be whether they should arrive in streamlined trains.
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