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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1936
Page
4
A brief, antique quotation collection presents Proverbs 3 26 and a cautionary Shakespeare line about trust. It reflects a religious exhortation and caution against faith in faithless figures, echoing themes of providence and prudence.
The Democratic executive committee endorsed the Roosevelt administration while avoiding a full reckoning with internal criticisms. Walter Crissman urged confronting painful truths to heal the party and restore soundness, praising Crissman’s defiance of factional pressure.
The famed lyric tenor Nino Martini, renowned for opera and film, will give a personal appearance at Duke University arranged through Earl Lewis of the Metropolitan Opera. His versatility spans opera concert radio and motion pictures, drawing a devoted audience from North Carolina.
State Game Commissioner warns Saturday ends hunting season despite requests for extension due to bad weather. Officials argue extending would invite violations and risk weakening game. hunters urged to respect laws and avoid penalties. The piece also notes cold, snow and scarce food affected both hunters and game.
A playful note celebrates Martini as a welcomed presence wherever music is enjoyed. The line suggests a casual, convivial atmosphere where drinks accompany artistic appreciation.
Local reflections celebrate basketball as a long standing, wholesome sport with broad support. The Carolina Y M C A tournament opens tonight followed by the Gold Medal and North State Conference events. High Point College leads the North State race as the sport earns praise for sportsmanship and community recreation.
The city’s streets were cleaned more effectively than sidewalks after the latest snowfall. The administration earns credit for handling a hazard to traffic and safety, while appreciation extends to those responsible and those who did the work.
A balmy spring like day punctuates a winter of unusual warmth in this region. Residents feel spring fever and hope the winter king has abdicated his throne.
Sweetheart of the mountains charms the speaker with mystic gaze and clever heart. The verse requests the beloved Valentine to wander again and stay as Old Time moves on. Victor P Hammer signs the poem.
Washington analyzes how New Deal publicity arms coordinate to boost Roosevelt and undermine Republican contenders Knox Vandenberg and Landon. The piece notes disinformation efforts, contrasts with Borah boosts, and cites Hopkins influence and public reactions to the campaign tactics.
A Fordham sociologist recommends laughing for thirty minutes after every meal as a health practice. The suggestion appears in a discussion of social well being and routine habits.
A Viennese professor argues that the process of growing old may be reversed, prompting debate over future choices for Americans facing Townsend pensions versus renewed youth. The claim touches on longevity, economic strain, and policy implications if aging stagnates or reverses.
Republicans appeared reluctant to announce runs while Democrats also held back, as latest budget figures suggest caution on both sides.
Observations from New York on February fourteen sketch celebrity look alikes and public figures. Names include Pauline Lord Harry Richman Norman Bel Geddes Laval La Guardia Dick Maney Rosie Chapman Lilian Gish Edward VIII Helen Hayes Charlie MacArthur Mae Murray Helen Gallagher and Flo in a light social roundup.
The piece notes the new British king and famed figures like Eva Symington Spring Byington and Josephine Baker against a backdrop of global travel. It recalls Frazier Hunt’s Alberta ranch biography on the Prince of Wales, claims close American ties will fade, and mentions an autographed horsehair item to a person named Spike.
A letter to the Enterprise editor expresses gratitude for the country and urges restraint in speech citing Proverbs. The writer criticizes meddling and deceit, urging focus on good deeds and faith. The note ends with a signature C A Baby and a brief remark about a French marathon victor reaching Paris.
Some authorities classify crooning as swing music while others argue it warrants harsher punishment. The dispute centers on whether tone and style redefine the genre or reflect moral judgments about performance.
A historical note contrasts Stromboli’s frequent volcanic bursts with Mussolini’s ability to ascend a balcony. The line juxtaposes natural violence with a political show of strength, reflecting mid century attitudes toward power and spectacle.
The lyric line suggests the follow up to the New York hit will focus on a man awaiting his spouse. The quip plays on the upcoming theme while keeping a humorous edge.
A New York minister urges parishioners to shift focus from time to eternity while a man who pledged to repay a $20 debt appears to have mastered a similar illusion, prompting local chatter.
The profile hints at Al Smith shifting away from traditional reliance on potatoes as a symbol of old rural economy, suggesting a strategic pivot in his public stance and policy framing.
The piece notes F. Scott Fitzgerald, once seen as difficult and flashy, has grown mellower with age. Editors still seek sharp stories, but Fitzgerald now leans toward calmer, more seasoned writing, and may stop if push comes to shove.
A narrator describes Chinatown’s dwindling tourist drew crowds and fading shops at Port Arthur after the death of self styled guide Chuck Connors. He recalls exaggerated tales that colored visitors’ impressions and calls Chinatown historically phoney yet still entertaining with a sharp, local flavor.
Paul Whiteman and his band were hosted by a Lor prince during a year’s stay with informal midnight meetings. Bing Reby and Peewee Byers helped coach the group while the bandleader enjoyed a nightcap and a beer in relaxed company.
Report notes Major Bowes praised as a gifted man in America for coordinating charity work. The item describes efforts to transport perishable goods to capital locations and orphanages, including a 250 pound elk prepared for 25 cents and grapefruit crates from Florida.
An 1936 syndicated item notes a coroner named Ingleby, identified as Oddie of Ka Den, prompting a reader to search down cellars for clues about Ingleby’s death and the surrounding mystery.
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