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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1935
Page
4
A quotation contrasts biblical soothing with the limits of Time as comforter, noting exhaustion as the mechanism. The line cites Isaiah 66 18 and attributes a remark to L. B. Landon on the powers of Time.
At the North Carolina Sunday School association convention in Greensboro plans were laid for an interchurch council to unify Protestant work while preserving denominational autonomy. Dean P. E. Lindley of High Point college and Mrs. H. H. White of Greensboro join the planning committee, with Lindley later named association president.
A former land promoter once valued at 23 million dollars declares his wealth now does not exceed 20 dollars. He says poverty brings greater happiness and a wiser outlook, claiming he and his wife of 43 years have spent little time together due to busyness.
A former fortune holder proclaims wealth as a master to avoid and vows freedom from Mammon. He asserts health as true wealth and values self direction over riches, noting his past fortunes and the courage to speak frankly despite consequences.
The Enterprise notes cooperation among the State Highway Commission, Soil Erosion Service, city garden clubs, and citizens to beautify highway approaches to High Point. Officials aim to make South's highways more attractive and stress ongoing cooperation among all parties in roadside improvement efforts.
A playful feud between Thomasville and Lexington continues in jest as David Link in The Dispatch calls Thomasville’s new million-gallon tank a pumpkin. A local retort recalls seeds from the pumpkin and a quip about an umbrella town, noting Thomasville’s county seat drainage protection.
Advocates argue the administration should support the full slate of 25 veterans bonus measures now before Congress to avoid forcing a majority vote. The proposal aims to streamline aid for veterans and pressure lawmakers to take a clear stand on the package.
The statement notes the World War cost nearly 42 billion dollars and emphasizes the world must still be saved for democracy, urging continued effort and vigilance.
A witty remark suggests that limiting reading to comic strips reduces exposure to news. It contrasts a large general vocabulary with a playful shortcut for staying informed.
A contemporary metric for corlexe evaluates its value by counting the number of professors on President Roosevelt's brain trust. The approach nods to historic leadership circles and weighs academic affiliations as a proxy for expertise and influence.
A fragment reports a woman agrees to marry for twelve thousand dollars. the piece notes she will likely not be able to confess that she herself got the worse bargain.
The world still awaits a solution to the famous Hindu rope trick as mystery and curiosity endure.
Raleigh Times reports High Point Enterprise marks 50th anniversary with a 100 page seven section Golden Anniversary edition published last Sunday. The issue traces era from horse and buggy to autos electricity and speed while recounting High Point growth and the furniture industry in the region. Notables including the President and the Governor offer congratulations.
Mrs Chas. H. Dulin recounts arriving from Aix la Chapelle in 1889 to join the Welch family at Trinity College. She recalls Trinity College life, early High Point shops, Post Office stamps, rural delivery, and long-standing ties to the area, ending with a cordial sign-off.
A 1935 letter from William A Blair in Winston Salem congratulates Holt McPherson on a birthday number that celebrates High Point and North Carolina history. The note praises the editors and presses for fine work and hopes for the 100th birthday celebration.
Greensboro College Librarian Mrs. R. R. Alley expresses thanks to The High Point Enterprise for sending the Fiftieth Anniversary edition. The library will place the issue in North Carolina History files for student access.
A series of letters dated 1935 to 1936 praise High Point’s fiftieth anniversary edition. Kent Cooper, A R Hoover, and L C Penry commend the newspaper for its effort, makeup, and impact, offering best wishes for continued success.
A letter from the Carolina Motor Club of Charlotte praises the High Point Enterprise on its fiftieth anniversary. The writer, Mr. Joe Rawhey, compliments the edition for readability and interest and extends best wishes for the next fifty years.
Asheville Citizen praises the High Point Enterprise on its centennial edition. The write up notes rapid growth, pioneering builders, and the furniture industry’s rise as a Southern industrial highlight. It lauds fifty years of supportive voice and pushes High Point’s future along industry foundations.
Washington dispatch reports President Roosevelt argues against immediate cash payment of adjusted service certificates. The article notes the certificates were created in 1924 with an average value near $1000 payable in 1945 and describes veterans concerns about cashing out now versus future benefits.
New York Day By Day reports Roche and the Roches amid Palm Beach nightlife. The piece recalls Roche’s rise from roving writer to $40,000 yearly figure, his Irish lineage, Holyoke education, and Palm Beach royalty like Mrs. E. T. Stotesbury. It notes dining, fashion, Mizner architecture, and social circles including Doris Duke and Jimmy Cromwell.
The Coconut Grove area, once a bustling rambling inn linked to the Royal Poinciana, fades from prominence as its jazz era and social charm dissolve into a changing world. Regulars mourn the loss of a famed fountain of music and leisure.
James B. Van Zandt, Commander in Chief of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, argues that the 1924 endowment certificates issued to veterans lose value due to 50 percent loan provisions and compound interest deductions. He urges nationwide relief through policy reform to restore benefits and stimulate the economy.
An Iowa professor says there are five types of dumbness in his class, noting more students exist than those five categories. The observation suggests classroom diversity in thinking and error patterns.
Architecture in Palm Beach has shifted from red tile Spanish revival to English colonial and French bureau decor. Homes like Jules Bache’s mansion are undergoing changes as many others move from flam ing awnings to new livable furnishings while white colonial pillars regain moonlight charm.
A 1935 McNaught Syndicate column mocks how a January cold snap triggers wild Vermont hail chatter and Florida hype. The writer jokes about thermometer drops prompting flamboyant rhetoric and visitors feeling like fools while noting dogs panting in the heat.
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