Miracle Sight Restores Faith amid Praise
A religious reflection cites Luke 18 48 as the moment a man regained sight and followed Jesus while all others praised God, framed as a miracle beyond human effort and evidence of divine omnipotence.
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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1938
Page
4
A religious reflection cites Luke 18 48 as the moment a man regained sight and followed Jesus while all others praised God, framed as a miracle beyond human effort and evidence of divine omnipotence.
The piece discusses the limited period of protection under the social security act, noting that the unemployment insurance system depends on payroll taxes for only about 15 to 16 weeks of benefits. It highlights 750,000 workers across 22 states eligible for benefits and predicts North Carolina first checks in late January, stressing the need for timely return to work to support funds and beneficiaries.
A Mecklenburg presbytery meeting at Old Sugar Creek Church debated changing the 300 year old creed. They voted to drop the word vulgar in its historic sense but derailed the predestination issue and dropped the subject. The piece notes past church changes including infant damnation reversal and retroactive application.
North Carolina delegation presses the President to appoint Judge W P Bracy to the United States Supreme Court while the Charlotte Observer tends to profile local judge John J in its coverage, reflecting shifting political lines.
The Charlotte Observer, a Democratic editorial voice in a Democratic state, urges appointing a Republican to the circuit court of appeals. The piece argues such courtesy won't affect White House decisions, as Roosevelt is unlikely to appoint from the South and midwest representation is favored. It notes uncommon cross party editorial support from a large state paper.
Discussion of visiting speakers in North Carolina centers on political restraint. Millard Tydings and Chapman draw criticism for naming or avoiding living figures. While Bailey remains favored by some, others fault Chapman for not aligning with the New Deal.
City officials weigh whether to refinance about 4.5 million dollars in callable debt as market conditions favor new issues. Current bonds carry roughly five percent average interest, while peers offer around three percent. Market appears ample for safe investments though fewer municipal offerings reach market, suggesting a favorable window for funding public needs if credit remains sound. High Point may be past a difficult period and looks to capitalize on available capital.
The text notes that financial operations suffered due to insufficient attention to capacity to pay. It states the entity is paying too much for its indebtedness and calls for constant vigilance to seize opportunities to remedy the condition.
The governor and press note President Roosevelt calling North Carolina well balanced as one third farmers one third industrial producers and one third distributors. The state should increase home food and feed production to cut reliance on imports and promote living at home.
The speaker recalls costly errors from mimicking others early in his career. He notes arriving in New York in 1911 to study at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts and trying to imitate Barrymore and Drew. He warns amateurs who imitate Helen Hayes and Walter Connolly that words alone lack their impact. be yourself.
A writer argues for honesty in business, urging grocers and clerks to admit rising costs and to explain price increases. He cites a woman’s perspective on household budgeting and notes clerks can gain trust by truthful communication about profits and demand.
Quote from a 1998 McNaught Syndicate attributed piece urging labor to exercise its rights to organize. The line stresses personal responsibilities such as eating, sleeping, and exercise cannot be outsourced, framing union action as essential for workers.
New York editors talent scouts and syndicate chiefs hunt for a new Will Rogers. Hollywood hopefuls mimic his drawl hesitations and homey humor, but none match the indefinable charm. Some believe Rogers's son, unlikely to imitate, may come closest to the original.
The Gold Coast stretch hosts polite moviegoers including the President's mother Frank Crowninshield and notable society figures such as the Winthrop Alriches Byron Foys and Mrs Vincent Astor. Regulars include upper crust patrons who linger between after dinner and night club scenes. Buddy Bear, rising in fame, avoids his brother Max’s sensationalism and instead enjoys films and sports while cultivating a calm, amiable public persona. After a Garden victory he celebrated loudly, requiring handlers to escort him to his dressing room.
Louis Sobol, slender and bespectacled, sips temperance to sustain long nights writing about Broadway shows and casualties at cafes. A New Haven native from The Graphic with a wife and daughter, he has penned plays and novels and appears at vaudeville houses. Crosby Gaige is praised as a top culinary producer.
Excerpts describe High Point as a leading southern furniture center second only to Grand Rapids, with citizens saying growth came from local effort and resources. Also in brief notes: winter camping at Camp Uwharrie ends. Morrell resumes WVU studies. Lillian Joyce visits Kernersville. Crosby benevolences for Don Marquis. Eleanor Roosevelt quips about column writing. Cole Porter and Gabriel Heatter trivia. a Michigan kidnap slay hunt. Houston to host Democratic presidential nominating convention preparations.
Twenty years ago Eddie Brietz wrote of real service in the North State Telephone Company. The piece praises a diligent young woman employee who ensures timely connections and dependable assistance for subscribers, noting how good service is valued above all else.
In Washington, Harry Bridges faces possible deportation hearings amid pressure from employers and rivals in labor. Frances Perkins may intervene. The piece also notes Roosevelt denouncing monopolies at Jackson Day and critiques the Boileau McNary amendment on farm program enforcement and potential geographic monopolies.
In Greensboro a young woman known as Miss Lillie Rankin provides timely information to locate people and fire events. The newspaper praises her service saying tips are valuable and mercenary motives are not involved, noting a recent Lexington fire as an example and extending thanks for real service.
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