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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1932
Page
4
A devotional note cites Isaiah 60 20 about the Lord becoming the everlasting light and ending days of mourning, and quotes Joubert that God commands time to console the unhappy.
The Atlantic and Yadkin railroad seeks to discontinue passenger service citing losses near 23000 dollars yearly. Objectors doubt they can block the move but propose a daily mixed train for essential riders. The piece notes cars and buses have eroded passenger travel, yet cites livelier communities and convenient travel by other means.
A Clinton writer to the News and Observer argues life insurance promotes self harm and should be banned or taxed. W Scott Hobbs claims policies lure beneficiaries to murder themselves to gain luxury, noting Baptist deaths in Samp son County as rising. He calls for immediate legal action to stop this perceived sin.
In a campaign against hoarding, the article argues banks contribute to hoarding by keeping liquidity high. It notes the parallel aim of safety for banks and individuals, urging confidence in the circulatory money system to curb both forms of hoarding.
City calls for spring planting to aid food production and beauty. Chamber of Commerce secretary urges home gardens and use of vacant lots, citing health benefits and a statewide seed timing guide for Southern states. Public health and independence through fresh produce are emphasized as residents prepare to plant.
A Cuban quake shows nature remains unpredictable and deadly while mankind creates bigger threats through war, economic collapse, and political shifts. The piece cites Joseph Manton’s early steam car, debates Wet vs Dry on Volstead reform, and questions whether leaders should act on principle or follow constituents.
In a tense account two students are moved by fear to act against their peers. The narrative centers on how fear becomes the catalyst for the actions described, reflecting a classroom tension and the choices each student makes under pressure.
The note suggests prizes may be given this year but emphasizes a more valuable reward a greatly improved appearance of home grounds and a plentiful supply of fresh vegetables like beans onions potatoes tomatoes and turnips at any time.
A husband and wife share a joint checking account raising questions about who handles deposits and withdrawals. The arrangement can blur control but often reflects household roles and trust dynamics.
In light of upcoming Olympic games, the pole vault is clarified as not located in a bank in Warsaw. The note aims to prevent confusion about event venues and locations for spectators and athletes.
A London undertaker who advertised free funerals during personal crises collapsed financially. The failure hints at wider reliance on charity-like offers and mentions London’s sizable Scotch population.
A reader notes Shanghai residents’ fear of Japanese advance and questions a Nebraska barber who traded a haircut for a pig, asking if that choice reflects hoggish behavior in a wartime context.
The report notes President Hoover has shed 27 pounds since assuming office while contrasting with claims that several men have lost more than a million, illustrating differing scales of weight or wealth changes.
A reader quips that viewing Andy Mellon in knee pants would nearly justify a London trip, highlighting playful fan enthusiasm and fashion humor.
A writer muses on readers who scorn detective fiction yet cannot put down a murder story. He recalls Mary Roberts Rinehart and Lil Dagover, notes the power of a gripping plot, cites a verse about economic gloom, and ends with a cheerful line about coal and a friendly dog.
Washington dispatch notes added work for Democrats after gaining House control. Since Christmas at least three party leaders have fallen ill and retired to hospitals or home to recuperate. Big John McDuffie of Alabama, the Democratic whip, is hospitalized in the naval hospital. Collier of Mississippi, Ways and Means chairman, also forced out.
Raleigh reports John B. Ford a wounded World War II veteran who recently drew over 9000 in disability compensation. News of his wealth drew requests for gifts and offers from across the country, mostly from women, while Ford says he will not give away his money and plans to help only limited charitable needs.
Collier quits as Ways and Means faces the revenue-raising bill. Percy Quinn of Mississippi, head of the military affairs committee, fell ill at the Capitol, delaying work for weeks. Lawmakers blame rising duties and growing workloads for the strain on the House.
Summers of Texas and Hatton Sumners are cited as examples while McDuffie recuperates in hospital. Summers introduces legislation to cut funeral service spending for a deceased congressman. McDuffie jokes with Sumners from bed asking for clarification on the matter.
Warfield, who never acted in a film, is rumored to hold a fortune possibly unmatched by any other actor. He has been out of films for years and may carry about 13 million dollars. Cantor and Jolson, once top earners, reportedly lost fortunes on risky ventures. Jolson’s horse interests are blamed for part of his losses. Both stars made money in cinema.
The auctioneer Warfield’s understudy recalls his monologue driven acting and frugal tastes. He avoided splurges on road trips and disliked display by stars. He believed talkies posed a threat to stage and would only act in a talkie if it guaranteed a raging triumph.
John Robert Gregg, founder of a famed shorthand system, started with 500 copies of his first manual and became a millionaire. James Guthrie Harbord rose from private to U.S. Army general and a radio mogul. Philip A. Franklin, once a Wyoming cowhand, built a steamship empire. Allan Langley collects match folders and stray cats. Sam H. Harris’s middle name is Henry. Winfield Sheehan, a troubled movie figure, once worked for the New York police. Jimmy Sava altered his name from Sava to avoid a burlesque manager's preference.
Last summer Alice Brady named three plays by different authors for this season. One was a Sophie Treadwell drama. Her program changed overnight and she stepped into O Neill's Mourning Becomes Electra and has performed the three plays of the trilogy daily since.
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