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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1937
Page
4
A compact meditation contrasts leadership by seating and service from Luke 22 27 with Demosthenes wisdom that not all greatness is good yet all good things are great. It frames humility and virtue in timeless values.
The senate passed the civil service bill, making it law for two years while its effectiveness is tested. A city board will be appointed soon to implement the measure and determine its success or failure in municipal administration. The paper urges capable, upright appointees and pledges patience for the law to prove its worth.
The piece portrays Senator Reynolds and Representative Starnes proposing restricted immigration, deportation, and alien registration to “save America for Americans.” It characterizes Reynolds as strategic, claiming his plans aim to discipline foreign influence, while praising domestic assimilation and depicting North Carolina as largely untouched by foreign elements.
Fragment mentions unnamed figures who refuse to reveal themselves yet participate in a broader reform push. It hints at risk and concealment within a coordinated, cautious opposition. No specific names or places are provided.
A Philadelphia furniture leader runs a trade-paper ad welcoming intelligent competition. The piece argues competition spurs progress, pledges resources to maintain service and profitability, and cites M. J. Wrenn’s tale of a second plant boosting both firms. It frames healthy rivalry as a sign of a robust industry.
The Peggy Garcia and Dave Rubinoff case ends as both sides abandon further public clashes. Peggy sued for 400 000 and hiked to 500 000 before Dave threatened perjury. Justice Cottillo approves discontinuance as counsel abandons the charade. No regrets amid front-page fade.
The American Friends Service Committee buys a 200 acre tract in western Pennsylvania for retraining and re employment of surplus workers idle due to industrial changes. The plan aims to address the root causes of unemployment by equipping workers with needed skills rather than dole.
Finnish foreign minister Dr. Rudolf Holsti remarks that Natie Brown faces Joe Louis with confidence saying he does not fear him. He notes small nations need friends and avoid excessive enemies in context of boxing history.
Dr A L Lowell cites a disputed royal claim linking judges to lions under royal authority. The remark appears in a historical discourse reflecting on authority and governance of the era.
Senator Robert Reynolds urges broad immigration restrictions and an Alien Registration Act. The letter argues for deporting alien criminals, reducing quotas by ninety percent, and prioritizing American welfare, with emphasis on unity to save America for Americans.
Raleigh Times reports rising metal junk imports by Japan for use in building and for shipments to the United States. It notes Morehead City’s new port becoming a key shipment point via the Panama Canal, potentially boosting Atlantic seaboard trade with the Orient.
Dr. C C Crittenden secretary of the State Historical Commission calls for proof of Davey Crockett's Raleigh visit before J Hamp Rich of Winston Salem erects a marker. The columnSatirically questions Rich's historical market business and hints Crockett may not have visited Raleigh.
Washington reports on the Roosevelt court crisis with NRA and Schechter case notes. Key figures include Roosevelt Richberg and Chief Justice Hughes shaping a 56 to 4 stance, while conservatives push to curb New Deal powers and the public reacts to the horse and buggy remark.
New York Day by Day notes about seventy to one hundred croquet players in Central Park despite rain and wind. The article highlights age and tradition, mentions several modern exponents, and recalls theatrical figures and a playful reminiscence of film history connected to the park scene.
Variety opines that swing music wanes as many musicians acquire reading skills. The writer cites Organ Grinder Pete as a standout, praising its haunting scat and plaintive rhythm. High grade musicians reportedly view this musical mean as a touch of genius.
The Riverside Drive mansion of Charles M. Schwab, famed for its peddler statues, may become a museum after an offer to convert it into an official New York mayoral residence was turned down. The house, famed for its beauty, has largely been dark.
Judge Lewis E. Teague, longtime municipal court prosecuting attorney since May 1925, was appointed by Governor McLean to succeed D. C. McRae who resigned to city council. Other items note social visits at Genevieve Moore’s North Main apartment and Eleanor Cal Freeze christening at grandmother Mrs. Harry Raymond’s home. News briefs mention Coolidge vetoing the farm relief bill and 50 bills introduced in the General Assembly.
The piece notes the steel magnate’s country estate in Loretto Pennsylvania and a Ritz Hotel lunch routine in New York. It highlights Paul Whiteman’s rare cigarette case, a gold locket now jeweled, bearing tokens from royalty and celebrities. The collection spans ten years and includes gifts from the Duke of Windsor Wales Chevalier Stokowski Mary Garden Tibbetts and other luminaries.
Twenty years ago Etta Paint and Color Co of Marietta acquired the Piedmont Stain plant and will begin manufacturing fillers in the new facility. Additional lines will be added to cover finishing products. The venture gains support from the state and local club officials and Department of Industry, aiming to push the project through.
Mrs H Millis returned from Charly Saturday February 24 as guest of honor at a luncheon hosted by Mrs J B Laughlin announcing the engagement of her daughter Wille Ward Eshelman of this city to a local man.
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