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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1937
Page
4
A short fragment quotes a biblical line about a poor widow and a saying from John Hall. The text preserves two attributed lines, neither connected to a larger event or clear publication context.
The piece argues for action against constitutional misrepresentation in the North Carolina general assembly. It cites J. T. Ryan as a fact presenter likely to sway a jury, notes growth of burdens on Piedmont counties, and proposes recruiting capable legislators while disseminating data to influence practical politics and secure reform.
The New York Times editor Rollo Ogden died aged 81, leaving a career noted for modesty and service to the institution. His last 15 years were among the most fruitful, earning him a place beside Elihu Root as an American elder statesman. Ogden urged reporters to sink individual ego into the newspaper, believing the collective work surpasses any one person.
A partial OCR fragment suggests a discussion about distinctions between newspaper men and journalists, implying shifting professional identities without clear conclusions.
Leon Cash a revered leader in business education and fraternal circles died yesterday in Winston-Salem at age 70. Known as the Grand Old Man of Masonry he trained leaders and mentored countless youths during the state’s early hour before dawn in education, leaving a lasting impact on the city and state.
An inter racial music program arranged by the Commission on Inter-Racial Cooperation features both white and colored talent. The concert aims to foster goodwill through spirituals and other Negro ex cerps, with strong support urged for the Commission’s work in the community.
An obscure news note shows that only 56 of 2,612 highway patrol arrests in January led to court convictions. It urges fair law enforcement while condemning needless lapses of prosecution and calls for a patrol judged by consistent court vindication.
Bruce Catton notes that Roosevelt’s court reform echoes 1801 Congress debate and Grant era maneuvers. The piece argues no major constitutional clash is truly new, citing historical parallel attempts to reshape the Supreme Court amid partisan tensions.
The piece recalls 1869 and 1937 debates over enlarging the Supreme Court and retirement rules for federal judges. It notes a House substitute allowing judges to retire at 70 and be replaced, mirroring Roosevelt era ideas, with figures like Ben Butler and Eldredge quoted on judicial independence and political influence.
A public response from Amelia Earhart Putnam denies psychic visions linked to aviation disasters. She clarifies she cannot psyche and plans her globe circling hop despite stories questioning her motives and sensational claims.
A reporter notes Milwaukee has had the lowest traffic death toll among major cities for six straight years. The city attributes it to firm enforcement of traffic laws, with officers treating tickets seriously and drivers obeying signals.
Louis Graves criticizes the construction of a graduate women's dormitory in the grove in front of his house. He deplores tree felling, noise, and earthworks, mocks the campus change, and praises a comment queuing against the project as a calamity.
Fayetteville Observer notes Waukegan Illinois authorities faced a violent sit-down strike where court orders were ignored. The piece argues such defiance erodes government respect, invites widespread violence, and threatens liberty as history warns against tacitly permitting organized violence.
Mac Smith reports Abernathy's Intimate Book Shop stages a spring weather sale with a special item the Life of Alf Landon priced at thirty cents.
In March 1935 Harold M. Stephens argued the railroad retirement act's constitutionality as a 65 age cutoff rumbled through Washington. Stephens lost, later becoming a judge at 60 on the Columbia Court of Appeals. Vice President Garner, famed for cigarette habit and disdain for “graft” in endorsements, shapes the capital chatter.
James Francie O'Conor, a Montana congressman known for blunt remarks, tells the House that Congress defers to the Supreme Court on lawmaking. He proposes enlarging the court to make the House a true lawmaking body rather than “chattering beings.”
An advertising executive asked Garner to endorse a cigarette brand in exchange for a check, but Garner refused to use his position for endorsements and condemned cigarettes. Separately labor leader John L. Lewis faced questions during GM talks after quoting a line from Tennyson about sea departure, hinting at career risk or victory. William B. Bankhead joked with reporters at a party about his Alabama roots as Tallulah Bankhead teased him.
A Colorado man reportedly dislocated his jaw twenty one times from yawning. The odd medical tale follows a quip about ignoring European war scare items and references to automotive executive W. F. Knudsen.
Scholars doubt Helen of Troy's historicity and attribute the legendary wooden horse to myth, noting that carrousels and similar devices did not exist in ancient times.
In New York the waitress has been polished into a refined professional often from boarding schools. Ex nobles model trays at Childs and Schrafft's while promotions from hostess to owner become common. The modern server in top venues earns substantial tips comparable to a private secretary.
Noted dog act star Paul Sydell and his dog Spotty balance on one forefoot on the palm of Sydell and twitch Spotty tail on command. Spotty is said to be the most intelligent canine performer earning the owner hundreds weekly, while Sydell’s pay reaches about $1,000 a week.
Alf Loyal and his flamboyantly dressed Zeppo the black French poodle are recalled as a staple act. The pair performed year round in Hippodromes, vaudeville, and circus seasons, with Loyal forcing daily rehearsals at Bryant Hall to keep the dogs healthy and active.
A traveling show led by Prof. Andy Spears toured Ohio Indiana West Virginia and Kentucky with a wife as assistant. He wore a silk hat and satin breeches while performing tricks. Town ladies kept distance as locals recall the impresario and his entourage.
D C McRae longtime judge since May 1925 resigns. Appointed by the city council, future judges will be governor appointees. Civil cases and jury trials will be heard in the new court while McRae declines to give up his practice. Report notes improvement in Jem and no lynchings for N.
Mrs Knox Wilson who recently underwent an operation at Guilford General hospital is reported improving. Miss Nancy Carr Terry has returned to Washington to resume her studies at National Park Seminary. Married in Lexington February 15 Miss Hester Gift of Lancaster Pa to M Ernest Welch of this city honeymoon Florida.
Brief notes that Americans occupy a designated peace area in Nicaragua while factions fire. The state senate passes an anti Ku Klux Klan bill and a commission reports on race problems and related issues.
A critique notes readers prefer Astounding Stories over murder mysteries cross word puzzles and cryptograms. The piece accuses the magazine of pseudo science about interplanetary communication giant germs and human insects written by professors and physicists under pen names.
Dr and Mrs T Rowe attended the funeral of Dr J H Weaver in Gree this morning Mrs R L returned from York and Baltimore this morning Mr and Mrs W H Idol of M visited in the city yesterday
The brief notes Lloyd George says food in Britain is running short and must be destroyed. P Wilson to take oath in private Sunday with public inauguration ceremonies set for March 6.
Mamie Cass of Point qualified Clerk of Superior Court A Cooke as administratrix A R Cass dies February 12 leaving an estate of 1000 dollars in real property and 250 dollars personal property. His wife two daughters and one son listed as beneficiaries.
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