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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1939
Page
4
Enterprise B Terry and A Rawley are named in a court action with STT A CEC mentioned as related party. The brief notice records a legal dispute involving these entities and a standard court matter.
Short religious verse fragments attributed to Matthew and Moore echo themes of sorrow and heavenly consolation in two lines. The wording blends biblical phrasing with a poetical paraphrase. No clear event, person, or place is described.
The General Assembly will extend beyond the usual sixty days and likely stretch into three months or more. Controversy from minor factions and ongoing budget battles may delay adjournment as lawmakers face two-year terms and potential permanent revenue measures.
The Texas governor announced he would carry out the death sentence of a Black murderer after a long delay, asserting a frank and open disposition. The move aimed to highlight the horror of capital punishment, though critics say it reveals political rhetoric over real reform.
Senator Logan of Kentucky signals belief in cooperation with England or France for protection against certain governments. He notes an entanglement unavoidable and raises questions about the approach.
The text discusses 1939 views on U S isolationism and involvement in global affairs. It notes disagreements among political leaders when a president who kept us out of war is urged to accept changing boundaries. It cites Senator Hiram Johnson supporting Roosevelt's foreign policy outline to calm senatorial restlessness amid abroad misunderstandings.
The Rotarian February issue urges breaking down barriers between neighbors of different races and nationalities. Civic groups like Rotary can unite diverse communities through shared culture, festivals, and joint activities, helping people adjust to social changes and discover common ground.
The dispute between Mayor Iseley and Raleigh officials over screening Tobacco Road intensifies. The Raleigh sponsor has paid auditorium rent and warns of legal possession while the mayor's faction seeks to close the show as indecent.
The text notes Congressman Dies seeking more money to continue his committee’s investigation into Un American activities and expresses his opposition to Attorney General Murphy’s preference for investigating witnesses over charges.
The Durham Herald approves the attorney-general's push to learn more about witnesses recruited by Mr. Dies and to probe money and congressional energy spent on red-baiting. It urges evaluating witness character and the accuracy of their testimony.
A father laments losing his teenage son’s love due to constant nagging while away on business. The speaker cites Earl Looker’s The White House Gang and tells a Roosevelt anecdote showing firm, compassionate leadership. The column asks what Theodore Roosevelt would advise to repair the father son rift.
The UTW shifted to support industrial unionism and joined with the CIO creating the TWOC in 1937. CIO unions have since donated about $2,000,000 and brought 300,000 textile workers under contract, with 150,000 more awaiting completion as the piece notes ongoing efforts.
Walter Winehell On Broadway stacks gossip about F D R accused of selling war planes abroad and a long list of celebrity sightings. It notes French purchases and 900 Curtiss Wright bombers to England, while referencing Joan Crawford Brenda Frasier and Henry Horner with health, travel, and industry chatter.
A60 second snapshot shows tax, industry, and media facts from 1938 Esquire features. It notes: federal tax paid by earners under 5000 dollars yearly at about 120 dollars per minute, diamonds miners producing 70 dollars per minute, Canada’s forest products employing 350 dollars per minute in wages, America sending ten international messages per minute, film footage archived at a rate of one foot per minute, Nazi Volksauto production at three cars per minute, and Russia collecting 30000 dollars in sales taxes during the reading minute.
Herbert Hunter, a Lexington based architect, completed plans for the North Carolina Dormitory at the Junior Home. Work will begin March 1. Local police reported 331 arrests in January. Judge Landis declined visit and luncheon at Monarch club in High Point. City Manager Knox asked the State legislature to permit borrowing 300000 for water and sewer projects. Local high school basketball team beat Burlington 45 19 and lost to Winston Salem 13 9.
Washington lawmakers debate a streamlined reorganization bill after last session s clash with President Roosevelt. Key issues include congressional approval for changes, the comptroller general shift of preaudit duties, and abolishing the Civil Service Commission with a single administrator.
Carl Wood returns from Paradise Point after time spent hunting. Elliott Wood has an appendectomy at High Point Hospital this morning. Miss Bessie Weathers Naomi Jackson and Lola Lawson spent the weekend at Walnut Cove. Miss Frances Welch ill with pneumonia at her mother Mrs O F Welch s home on Eng lish street.
A celebrated opera star serves divorce papers by mail to her groom. The report notes the event amid a string of sensational items including Espionage links, a famous writer facing spy charges, and State Department views on a passport case.
Frank Hawks completes nonstop flight Los Angeles to New York in 18 hours 21 minutes setting a record. He cites fog wind and sleet as obstacles. Europe questions the whereabouts of Leon Trotzky the famous Russian Bolshevist. believed exiled from Russia.
Police Commissioner Valentine lobbied for 4000 officers to control World’s Fair crowds but the forthcoming budget allows only 1000. An effort will be made to unionize all newsstand dealers in the city, including non members of the American Legion. Rosalind Russell’s former booking agent, Jane Broder, will sue her for 25000 in California over alleged commission arrears.
J London driving on North Main street collided with a northbound streetcar from the North Carolina Public Service Company around noon. The car was turned around and damaged seriously, the streetcar left the track causing a half hour traffic delay. Rev Samuel L Haworth has arrived to serve as pastor of the Friends church succeeding the late Dr Sylvester Newlin.
Mrs. John A. Lind spends the week at the Fuller home in Randolph County. Attendees at the Greensboro performance of Chin Chin include Frank Smith and Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Seawell, Dr. and Mrs. H. W. McCain, and Mrs. W. G. Shipman. Miss Helen Reynolds of Greensboro College for Women visits home in the city.
News briefs report Chancellor Ebert opening the first session of the German National assembly at Weimar. A Newark strike slogan asserts no beer no work for building trade workers. A Negro accused in Grover Dickey's murder was lynched by a mob near Perry, Jacksonville in Onslow County.
Betty Grable says the couple will resume married life with Jackie Coogan after resolving their differences. The statement follows public rumor of marital troubles and signals a reconciliation.
Actor Otto Kruger says he feels as if he stepped from a red hot frying pan after returning from Europe. He discusses changes he observed abroad and his plans for future roles.
Mrs Elizabeth Dilling author of the Red Network protests a Communist gathering in Knoxville Tennessee saying she has never made a mistake and declares her stance during the event.
Senator O Mahoney tests a gadget shown to the monopoly committee that automatically turns off heat in electric irons. The moment underscores concerns over devices and consumer safety in patent battles and industry control.
Erika Mann, a German exile, declares that the German government will one day be struck by truth as by lightning during a Cleveland address.
A quotation from Dr Mary Shattuck Fisher professor of child study at Vassar College advises against marrying a man who lacks a loving mother and emphasizes the influence of maternal upbringing on a husband’s character.
Mrs Alberta Moss of Columbus Ohio tells Judge Fred Miller she is visiting her husband, during a court session in a light moment that reveals a domestic dimension within the proceedings.
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