Thought Provoking Quotes From 1936 Editorial Page
A small feature presents religious and literary quotes dated February 15 1936. It juxtaposes a biblical line from Luke with Colton’s admonition on enmity, offering a moral reflection for readers.
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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1936
Page
4
Reckless Driving Case Splits Drunk or Sober View
Mrs Mary Bogue of Chicago received a sentence for reckless driving amid a high court discussion. The judge noted both drunkt and sober drivers can be reckless and urged equal punishment regardless of intoxication. Safety on the highways hinges on-mindedness as much as alcohol intake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Bogue
Chicago
Papa Bogue
Mama Bogue
Mama
Upward Trends in Business Across the Nation
Reports on business conditions nationwide show an upward trend, pleasing the public. Southern Railway officials say southbound traffic will peak before winter ends and travel through Pennsylvania Station has doubled. Bank deposits rise and real estate improves while some firms operate on shoestrings, yet optimism remains for the immediate future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Railway
Pennsylvania
Florida
Pennsylvania Atlantic Coast Line
House panel approves extended neutrality act
The house foreign affairs committee unanimously approves a bill to extend until May 1937 the current neutrality act and adds new teeth. The measure aims for passage by Congress and enactment this session amid ongoing hostilities in Africa and tensions in the Far East.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House Foreign Affairs Committee
Congress
Africa
Far East
Building Storm Shelters as Peace Proceeds
A world of uncertainty prompts talk of fortifying civil defense. The piece urges preparedness for potential conflict while noting neutrality laws offered a temporary refuge and suggests strengthening that safety margin before danger arrives.
Renewed Interest in Honor List at Local Monument
A World War memorial on College Street Broad Street is being used as a directory by salesmen seeking a bonus from veterans who served in 1918. The article notes the growing intrusion as Congress approves cash bonuses and urges veterans to view the monument as a lasting tribute, not a sales lure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
High Point
N. C
M. J. Wrenn
College
Broad Street
Directory Book
Stars and Stripes
Congress
Campus cheating scandal prompts USC dismissals
The University of South Carolina reports four students discharged for allegedly procuring and selling mid term exam papers. The piece compares UNC actions where more than twenty students were dismissed for similar misconduct and argues education quality over diplomas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of South Carolina
University of North Carolina
South Carolina
Letter Criticizes Teaching Methods for Practical High School Math
Editor of The Enterprise receives a reader letter urging a more practical high school curriculum. The author questions why arithmetic ends at 7th grade and asks why spelling lags behind, arguing for everyday math knowledge after junior high.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Enterprise
Godness
Practical Education Emphasized by School Patron
Mrs. R. C. Sayars urges focus on practical education for the masses. She criticizes educators for visionary ideas and calls for schools to provide everyday tools to meet real life needs. Signature: School Patron.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. C. Sayars
Federal Writers Project seeks North Carolina local input
The North Carolina section of the American Guide is being prepared with 150 workers from Manteo to Murphy. Readers are urged to submit locally interesting sites, folk customs, festivals, stories, and dishes to the State Director in Asheville for inclusion in the state guide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Carolina
Manteo
Murphy
Asheville
Edwin Bjorkman
Federal Writers’ Projects
Editorial challenge to Big Ten purity in college athletics
A reader argues that Big Ten eligibility and transfers mirror Southern Conference rules and that subsidies and alumni aid extend across elite schools. The letter cites cases from Minnesota to Northwestern and Princeton to Dartmouth, contending no system truly bars poorer students from participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Enterprise
B. G
Graham
North Carolina
Ohio State
Stan Kostka
Minnesota
Pacific Coast
Michigan
Bernard Kirk
Hank Anderson
Notre Dame
Hajek
South Carolina
Northwestern
Big Ten
Frank Cumiskey
N. C
State
Ray Redding
Harvard
Yale
Princeton
Columbia
Collier's Weekly
Bill Cunningham
Dartmouth
New England
Cornell
Arthur
Mockingbird Song and Joyful Strains by Hammer
A poem celebrating the mockingbird's bright song and playful roosts on the treetop throne. The verses describe its gleeful tunes that charm listeners from cradle to tomb and dispel gloom with every note by Victor P. Hammer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victor P. Hammer
Gertrude Lawrence Triumphs in London Comeback
Gertrude Lawrence rises from health battles and financial collapse to star in a Noel Coward co production in London. Her comeback features a trio of one act plays and wide critical praise including being named among London’s best dressed women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Gertrude Lawrence
London
Valiant
Gertie
Douglas Fairbanks, Jr
Noel Coward
Coward
Hosannahs
Miss Lawrence
Dillerante Coward
Liberty and Government Servant: 1924 Drivers in 1936
A discussion on constitutional power and liberty contrasts the classic view of citizens as servants with the modern aim of government serving the people. The speaker warns altering Supreme Court power would end personal freedom, crediting 1924–1936 era notes and public figures in a period of political debate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. Blaisdale
F. M. Simmons
AAA
Supreme Court
Congress
United States
People
Robert Ripley
Huey Long
Louisiana
COURT
NRA
Blaisdale
Senator Simmons
Puppy‑rescue amid harsh trek sparks humane instinct
In bitter weather on a Pennsylvania mountainside a crew rescues a starving puppy wedged in a crevice, illustrating a stark contrast between compassion for animals and the rush of modern speed and indifference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Speed
Film color challenge relief of Fields glare on nose
A humorous note on the hurdles of adding natural color to films highlights the glare from W. C. Fields nose as a likely visual hurdle for cinematographers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollywood
W. C. Fields
London premiere crowds set high price record for Doug Crawford film
The column notes Doug Crawford, now running a Britain based producing company, achieved a high seat price at his first UK film premiere. Stalls and orchestra seats sold for 52.50 dollars each with brisk sales. The Duke and Duchess of Kent attended opening night and an American misaddressed Crawford as Mr Crawford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Doug, Jr
Britain
Duke and Duchess of Kent
Doug
Mr. Crawford
Gilbert Miller Turns to Aviation After Golf Setback
Gilbert Miller becomes a fledgling aviator in the English Registry and tours Europe for theatrical ventures. He previously excelled at golf under a Scottish pro until a broken leg paused his sport. He then embraced flying to stay active and pursue his interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilbert Miller
Budapest
Vienna
Rome
Paris
Riviera
John McCormack Captivates Audiences With Irish Tenor Grace
The famed Irish tenor John McCormack continues to thrill audiences with his resonant voice and enchanting performances. Fans admire his expressive phrasing and enduring charm at concerts across cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cyril
Cambridge
London
Moore Abbey
Ireland
Neigh Hood
John
John McCormack
The Hair Care Obsessed English Hair Trade
A quirky reflection on devoted haters of hair care. The piece notes Englishmen’ s fondness for brushes torics combs and massages. It mentions Lloyd George as a brusher, a shop near St Paul’s selling combs and bras, and a Somerset Maugham reference, praising barbers and their luxury crops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George
St. Paul's
Somerset Maugh
England
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