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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1938
Page
4
A biblical quote from Deuteronomy curses accepting bribes for murder and a Puritan note by Goffe condemns murder as the gravest crime. The passage reflects moral outrage and the abhorrence of killing in early American religious discourse.
The article analyzes Germany under Hitler, noting moves to scrap the Versailles treaty and questions about his aims. It discusses potential shifts in British and Italian stances, Mussolini's mixed reactions, and concerns over Germany's interests in Austria Albania Bulgaria South Tyrol and the Far East amid Japanese pressures.
In North Carolina six district politics a candidate is sought to replace the retiring William B Umstead The district consists of four counties forming a compact urban area with Guilford County a key population center The race hinges on party balance and urban voter influence in a pivotal political moment.
Guilford faces a tough bid for the congressional seat as unity within the county backs a single strong candidate. Voters will favor a hardworking, intelligent representative who can appeal beyond local patriotism to the broader district in challenging times.
President Frank Graham urges State College to endow agricultural research with at least one million dollars to build modern laboratories and expand staff for soils plants animals and rural social studies. He warns delays cost farmers income and state welfare and stresses the need for federal and state backing.
The Paramount theater presents a March of Time feature with a vivid look at Germany’s political and economic conditions through camera and voice. The column notes the film’s stir, including a brief Chicago ban and a German protest, while defending its informative purpose.
The piece argues the film exposes Germany's sensational character and its remarkable efficiency under strict discipline. It notes 65 million people organized for maximum strength in peace or war and sees goose stepping for Hitler as more vigorous than for the Hohenzollerns.
In a monthly West Falmouth magazine the editor praises wild ducks in Buiz zards Bay, condemns bird slaughter, and recounts humorous anecdotes. Norman Ryan, an ambitious rail executive, is celebrated for hands on leadership, while Thornton Wilder is praised for vivid teaching and charisma in Chicago.
Diary notes describe a day in New York with Merrill Meigs, Mrs Henderson, Cecil B. De Mille, Frank Vance, and a trip to see the World’s Fair grounds. Bill Rogers’s son Will plans a four month Europe stay, plus scenes in Harlem and at a dinner with Mrs Rhinelander Stewart. A monocled lady and Jules Graenger on the dance floor add to the lively gossip.
Percy Crosby stands out for strong political interest and large self funding. He spends heavily on telegraphy and newspaper space to express opposition. He is ordinarily easygoing until he sees the common man disadvantaged, then he speaks forcefully. He published six self funded books to voice his views and once bought a full page in every Work newspaper.
The article recalls Ina Claire once known as Sheila Barrett and her peers in vaudeville. It lists Claire and Little Elsie Janis among top impersonators of Harry Lauder Eva Tanguay and Billie Burke, with others like Classe Loftus and Eddie Garr transitioning to dramatic and straight roles.
A writer recalls Dexter Fellows as the core spark for a spring circus coverage. He never wrote a line yet drew ink stained journalists to flood the desk with praise and humorous tales about his town visit. The piece credits Fellows with shaping how the circus would be remembered this season.
The United Lutheran Church in America launches a four million dollar Pension Fund Campaign. Emmanuel congregation pledges 1 227 with 1 070 raised locally by Feb 12. Dr Frederick R Taylor leads a life extension unit to promote periodic health exams with State Board of Health and Rockefeller Foundation support. Tonight at 7 30 New Industry Board meets to pursue an upholstery plant a hosiery mill a department store and an industrial tract near the city. Also: Mr and Mrs J A Gray return from Charlotte and Miss Adelaide McAnally back at Salem College after Chapel Hill visit.
Maury H. B. Paul, known as the Cholly Knickerbocker of society pages, has received extensive publicity. He has been profiled in The New Yorker, featured in Elsa Maxwell's Harper's Bazaar series, celebrated in two novels, and included in Cecil Beaton's Scrap-Book. His work ethic and prolific output turn routine reporting into a career and fortune.
Twenty years ago local news notes that under new army regulations Negroes to fill the first quota are to be examined this afternoon and that most men in the first class are likely to serve. The Jewish Progressive club of High Point and Greensboro plans a ball at Neese hall in Greensboro Monday to aid worship places for Jewish boys serving in the U S armed forces with a $50,000 fundraising goal.
J D Ross of Asheboro spent last night in High Point while en route to eastern points Lieut Benjamin Moore arrived from Camp Wadsworth and will wed Miss Louise Reitzel on Feb 9 George C C Penny wintered in Florida and Mrs Arnold B Huff returned from Greensboro visit
A German submarine sank the Cunard liner Tuscania carrying 2179 officers and men of the 32nd National Guard division near the Atlantic seabed around noon February 5. Time of sinking reported as near noon. First Lieutenant T M Stanton of High Point assigned to Fort Oglethorpe from base hospital unit under Dr J W Long of Greensboro. Cotton futures opened steady with March quotation at 30.18.
Washington dispatch details the Interior Department power struggles led by Harold Ickes as he removes Undersecretary Charles West and blocks the proposed Department of Conservation. It notes Burlew’s Senate fight, West’s possible exit, and the broader New Deal factions shaping Roosevelt’s administration.
The Pennsylvania townspeople who banned all movies from their town may be optimistic about the early advent of television as a replacement. The brief note hints at a shift in local entertainment policy and emerging media interest.
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