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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1937
Page
4
A reflective sermon style note cites Jeremiah 20 9 warning against false prophecies The text contrasts falsehood with the Lord and warns that deceit may be accepted if mixed with wholesome ingredients attributed to Whately.
Governor Hoey seeks to reorganize the State Highway administration and return to the commissioner district setup. The piece surveys North Carolina road funding, debt limits, and the need for broad, funded modernization to improve all-weather surfacing beyond the current 15 percent hard surfaced. It notes 58,000 miles of roads and federal spending at two hundred million dollars annually, with potential for more.
The passage argues for a national approach to highway building as States like North Carolina cannot meet the demand of 26 million automobile owners. It notes States lack financial power and urges a more energetic national attack on road needs before subnational efforts yield fruit.
The Chamber of Commerce and leading businessmen urge Representative Pickens to hold a public hearing on High Point civil service. They seek a sound, nonpartisan structure with minority representation and abandon partisan advantage. Pickens supports a workable system ensuring protection against patronage while addressing city needs.
Charlie Johns, a Tennessee mountaineer famed for a nine year old wife, seeks to capitalize on his notoriety by negotiating with lawyers and news crews. The piece argues the case should focus on the marriage parson jailed for the crime rather than exploitation or sensational footage.
In Raleigh Times, Chairman Waynick of the State Highway and Public Works Commission criticizes proposed diversions of 5 million dollars from highway funds. The piece argues funds should support roads and secondary improvements, though it notes a moral question about diverting gasoline and license tax revenues for unrelated needs.
The roads were funded by state bonds guaranteed by license taxes and gasoline duties. These funds, paid by road users, constitute special class taxation justified by direct benefit. diverting them would undermine the state's moral credit and jeopardize future needs.
Two coups blamed on Senator Bob Reynolds in the last year draw attention to his globe trotting photo with an elephant and a provocative kiss with a Hollywood starlet. The piece argues the senator’s public reacts with disbelief yet remains amused by his antics.
Extra hundreds of Raleigh residents attended Edenton Street Methodist church to hear Governor Hoey teach a Sabbath school class. The piece weighs whether a busy governor can sustain Sunday school duties, noting his dedication, possible adaptation, and the strain of office.
The piece argues that severe disasters silver linings by spurring major rehab projects. It cites Louisville's Point transformation into a park after the Ohio River flood, and parallels Phoenix Chicago Galveston Baltimore San Francisco Dayton and others, noting rebuilt cities gained stronger government, diversification, and flood defenses.
The remark credits significant strides toward lasting peace, stating that humanity is 10 000 years closer to it than ancient cavemen were, attributed to Carrie Chapman Catt.
A diary sketch from New York on February 9 describes social dining with Adela Rogers and J John, visits to the Algonquin and El Morocco, notes on Bellamy era theater, and a tribute to George McManus of the comic strip Jiggs and Magoo. The piece catalogs nightlife, cabaret temptations, taxi schemers, and memory of old theater programs.
A railroad station dining room scene unfolds with the conductor hurrying by and Sophie Tucker as the serving woman showing ennui. Sherlock watches from behind the counter as the programed moment unfolds just after midnight.
The piece admires Helen Moody, praising a lasting beauty and a strong, steady gaze. It notes crowds respond to her presence and mentions a graceful rhumba she performed at Al Morocco, illustrating her public charm.
Bagatelles recount quirky notes about DeQuincey lacking smell, Sidney R. Kent the film magnate who once rode the range, Chesterton’s dime museum convex mirror in a guest bath, Tom Geraghty’s long London stay, and longtime dinners between Daniel Frohman and Fannie Hurst.
The writer muses on difficulty and shame in obtaining turkey hose in a public cafe and praises the turkey tidbit and neck, questions pork shoulder chops and hogs head cheese, and condemns doughnut icing. The tone is humorous, culinary, and sly.
A Canal Zone military band staff notes a man who can perform a bom bardon on stage while critics debate the precision of sound effects and bombardment style in the weekly arts column.
The article notes troops guarding the federal gold at Fort Knox Kentucky and warns only locals or hillbillies could safely roam the surrounding hills.
In the quiet Sly Valley, Rudy remains trouble free as locals note steady progress and stable conditions in recent days. Officials say no incidents have disrupted the area and daily life proceeds normally.
New York February 9 report describes Jack Dempsey expanding into four adjacent eateries including Cauliflower Corners and a plan for a Canzoneri run while Mickey Walker Tony Canzoneri James Braddock and Benny Leonard pursue similar ventures near his restaurant row.
The article lauds Berton Braley as a leading modern Minnesinger for 25 years. It highlights his poetic method of telegraphic ball game play by play, written at dawn with pad and pencil, and his habit of carrying scratch pads. It mentions his pool-playing circle and his practice of circulating finished poems until they sell, often taking years to reach an editor.
A well known figure in magazine shops using a pseudonym seeks wider acceptance for his slogans. His work has faced rejection for more than ten years, with only a Christmas roundelay published in his own house organ. His writing is described as a two fisted desk pounder and among the goofiest in circulation.
The obituary notes the sudden death of writer Dave Freedman, once a celebrated ghost writer and script creator. From anonymity he boosted many careers, shaping early radio and print fiction. He valued craft over personal fame, often letting others take credit for his work.
At the Social Service conference in Raleigh Supt. T Wingate Andrews spoke on The School and industry. Attendees included Miss Clara Cox Mrs W C Hammond Miss Irene Yarnell and Forrest H Shuford from this area.
A compact obituary-style note states that he built a fortune in a short career, enjoyed lavish wealth akin to a Rajah, but died broke, reflecting his lasting contempt for others.
Reported tonight at the Elwood hotel the manufacturers attended a dinner to discuss four proposed ex building projects and other matters. It was stated that chances for erecting the ex building were very uncertain.
An entertainment event featuring a drill by soldiers from Company M near the border is scheduled at the Echooi Theater tonight as part of the evening program.
Marguerite Clark, the daintiest of actresses, is lured to star in Snow White at Broadway this noon. Miss Marylily Fisher has spent time with relatives in Washington and is expected to return by February 17. Mrs. Dalton visited Raleigh yesterday afternoon with her husband Represe Carter Dalton who attends the general session.
Fragment mentions an auto employee delaying a date and a girl standing up, with biblical phrase about fury. No clear event, date, or sources to confirm.
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