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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1934
Page
4
A short religious reflection cites 1 Corinthians 15 34 urging awareness of God and righteousness. It notes that some lack knowledge of God and speaks to the reader in stern moral terms. A closing aphorism by Knowles imagines a world without error.
A former contestant in a Walkathon near Sedgefield contracted pneumonia and lies in serious condition at a local hospital. The piece condemns the event as useless and dangerous, criticizing its morality and urging authorities to end such spectacles. It notes the public’s credulity fuels promoters and workers alike, comparing the sport to cock fighting in terms of harm. The writer questions the event’s value and calls for restraint against sensational promotions.
The American Football Coaches association meeting in New York last week heard calls to curb excessive drinking in stands and the rising menace of betting. Coaches stressed the game’s welfare and cited Stuart Chase’s view that gambling is a second-hand thrill born from boredom, invading sports like football.
The piece argues a player should abandon gambling and drinking habits and switch to another sport to escape a downward spiral. It notes the futility of resisting coach expectations and the growing rut in performance.
Os car Durland died last night after a long life of civic and industrial work in High Point. A devoted promoter and salesman he chose service over executive titles, shaping the town’s growth with loyalty and vision. His measured impact supported High Point’s rise from a small town to an industrious center.
Kenneth Collins urged the Advertising Club of New York to adopt a yes emphasis. He argued saying yes builds confidence and progress in business, while no stifles advancement. He urged embracing affirmative decisions in advertising, purchasing, and retailing to spark renewed enthusiasm and recovery.
A 1935 message from J L Bankhead outlines a yearly plan for happiness. It advises dividing twelve months into thirty or thirty one days each, keeping the batch fresh and free from bitterness, rancor, hate, jealousy, pettiness, and past grievances, with a note against making the whole batch at once.
A 19th century toast explains a day by day method: twelve parts faith eleven patience ten courage eight hope seven fidelity six liberality five kindness four rest three prayer two meditation and one resolution. Optional spirits and good humor mix in for a cheerful year. Serve with quietness and cheerfulness.
City physician Dr W J McAnally argues life expectancy in North Carolina will rise by over 12 years within fifty years if public support grows for health programs. He calls for compulsory diphtheria immunization for school children under ten and broader social effort to back medical progress.
Washington notes from Durno discuss AFL labor rifts and 7A NRA leverage affecting building trades. It covers potential limits on labor strikes on gov projects, McGrady’s NRA ties, and the impact on heavy industry amid New Deal programs and rising unemployment.
Gene Young and Grump Koonts of Lexington worry after a newspaper report that Roosevelt aims to put people to work. They consider launching a Draft Hoover movement as a response.
Francis J. Gorman of the United Textile Workers of America warns of a major strike if labor discriminations persist but hopes to resolve issues through conference table negotiations as the paper notes an ironic demand for conference tables.
A devotional verse asking for a brave serene soul to meet the new year with work, joy, and virtue. It prays to purge false dreams, keep faith, and be guided by God through the year, ending with a pledge to give back a year well lived.
The piece reports disquiet in New York over a possible new Congress tax on corporate earnings described as a heavier levy for big business. It notes supporters in the West and South and predicts a drafted bill with some backing but uncertain passage.
A New York diary recounts encounters with Bob Davis Dr Abraham Rosenbach Henry Sell Zona Gale and James Melton on a day of shopping tea and dinner. It notes visits to The Algonquin Brevport and Dakota apartments and comments on New York literary life and the city’s social bustle.
Novelist Edison Marshall travels via Paris to Manipur, a Himalayan state, seeking fresh material for his next work. The note hints at another international trip shaping his literary output.
The administration faces pressure as insiders doubt bold action. Reprisal against Edison Institute sparks caution in finance circles. White Sulphur Springs discussions reveal mixed views on shifting relief to states, while calls for quick reemployment grow. Banks may refinance via new bonds, but market rates loom as inflation talks rise January 16. Charities in New York forecast weak 1936 prospects.
Charles Francis Coe names his estate Cozy Corner in Bronxville amid satire of rivals Herb Roth and Corey Ford. Joe Cook renames his Lake Hopatcong acres Sleepless Hollow as he embraces the quirky winter theme. Ben Ames Williams winters at Sea.
A disputed onlookers' clash ends with a driver erupting in a taunt filled with slurs as bystanders note the heated moment. The scene features Emma Lindsay-Squ and a figure labeled Julius Jupiter amid rumors of a contrived confrontation.
The piece notes Bagatelles listing Hunter College’s Dr Blanche Williams finishing a George Eliot biography, humorist Neal O’Hara reading gloomy volumes for a four disciption, sports writer Frank Menke fond of epic poetry, and Conrad Wawrryerny of Colla-and known as Mr Conrad. Libby Holman enjoys rainy hikes. They are listing and Henry theater for Village.
A brief scene shows Bill Halligan engaging a flamboyant companion, asking a provocative question about affection. The remark reflects vintage showman banter as the crowd reacts with laughter and chatter.
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