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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1938
Page
4
A compact collection of thoughts on freedom and service. The lines reference spiritual and moral duty, noting that true liberty comes with voluntary service to the good and the virtues that bind us.
Fifty years after starting industrial development in the city, leaders and workers from that era will attend the Chamber of Commerce dinner next Monday night. The event marks a golden anniversary of employment and a half century of service as High Point recalls its growth from a village to a thriving center. The gathering promises reflection on past ups and downs, with talk of character building and inspiration for future effort.
The Senate faces likely defeat for the federal antilynching bill though support exists in the South. The piece notes divided Southern views and urges continued federal help, comparing the bill to national prohibition and its social fears. It argues progress against mob law is ongoing and essential for justice and safety.
The article argues economic roots of war and the need for a global economic pact to foster peace. It cites Caesar, Venetian merchants, and Britain’s colonial dynamics, notes Japan and China compete for a 400 million market, and critiques free trade without worker protections. It emphasizes responsible production and level labor conditions to avoid downward spirals.
A Dayton based report notes a push from aviation fans to establish a landing field at Kitty Hawk North Carolina near the Kill Devil Hill monument to honor Wright brothers. They back a bill to restore the first heavier than air craft to the United States and seek congressional action and a memorial airport at Kitty Hawk. The piece cites support from the United States Air Service and references related memorial development and historical context.
The speaker argues that wage costs in Japan are far lower than in the United States and asserts no lasting peace will come without a fair, definite international policy regulating the world market.
A retelling of how George Westinghouse Jr. conceived and developed the air brake after reading of compressed air in Mont Cenis. The tale highlights his youth, invention, persistence against doubt, and impact on American railroading.
Public health survey shows 6 million Americans sick on an average winter day causing 1.25 billion lost workdays annually. The piece argues illness drains national production and questions a world where widespread sickness is tolerated.
Bruce Catton notes the buffalo nickel as a 25 year old design nearing retirement as new coins arrive this spring. The Jefferson nickel will replace it with Monticello on the reverse while the central issue remains how to get more of the public to collect or use the new coin.
A claim asserts that supporting enterprise will yield a prosperous America. Referenced figures include Josiah Bailey of North Carolina and Secretary Wallace. The passage suggests resistance from agriculture and labor to tolls enforced by powerful interests.
New York columnist recalls rare big city fires and the Gallipolis scene where nightly bells provoke brisk responses. Harry Maddy from Ohio Valley Bank is praised as a leading fire watcher, while townsfolk improvise with coffee and neighborly aid during cold, icy nights.
The blaze swept the furniture factory by the creek, scorching the paint shop and wood turning section, threatening nearby lumber yards. Chuck Sweeney became a local hero by climbing a water pipe to save papers from Major Fuller’s office as the fire raged through Back Street toward Court River.
Hot arguments raged around big stoves about the best volunteer fireman. Hub Moots and Chet Rhodes were contenders with Moots praised for hose work and squirting skill while Gen. Lew hired favored Rhodes as the footiest on the ladder. Moots bore a skull dent from a Kerr hardware store fire.
Town rumor mill cites suspicious fires and a deaf mute known as Dummy Trot alleged to set blazes to draw crowds. Reports claim he arrived first at the Annie Q Nison fire, with witnesses recalling a levee sighting and a packet adrift lighting the town ablaze before the Cottage on Court Street fire.
The Democratic club invites Senator Reed of Missouri to speak here soon with requests to Senators Simmons and Overman to urge his attendance. Soprano Louise Stallings to perform at High Point college Thursday evening. Henry Gurney reports from Nashville that Dr. Gilbert T. Rowe extends good luck and cheer to High Point. Wayne Rhodes of Nashville, formerly of High Point, here on business. Mrs. N S Ogburn and Mrs J W Yates visiting the Ogburn family at the McAnally apartments. Dr Rufus M Jones of Haverford College to preach at Central Friends church Sunday morning and evening. Cold weather blankets the nation. Edward Hickman denies a police confession in the Marian Parker case. Talks of a new political party as Senator Nye warns farm relief delays may spur a third party.
Twenty years ago High Point police pursued 126 men who failed to return draft questionnaires and were placed in Division A of Class 1 for military service. Students planned a shovel tagging day with the note save a little. The home of J H Adams on North Main Street suffered slight fire damage in the furnace room discovered early this morning.
T J Gold, a business visitor, arrives in Greensboro today. Miss Nellie Muse returns to G C W this afternoon. Miss Marguerite Kirkman is home from Converse for a ten day period. An epidemic of meningitis is reported in Spartanburg.
Italy launches a new assault on the mountain front to drive out Austro German invaders. In Oklahoma seven people die at a Muskogee area eggnog party when denatured alcohol is used by mistake. An explosion at a Marquette Michigan alcohol refining plant causes $100000 in damage, suspected arson.
The letter writer argues for Sunday blue laws in High Point urging citizens to vote on the issue. He cites religious duty, forefathers’ freedom, and concerns about modern temptations, asking opponents and supporters alike to cast ballots in upcoming ballots and reflecting on community standards.
The article notes that despite enforcement and legal reform, bootlegging persists with 16,142 stills seized and 2,709,749 tons mash capacity destroyed. It cites 12,505,224 gallons of mash seized, 477 arrests for liquor violations, and 695 conspiracy cases with 2104 defendants convicted, arguing no single policy permanently solves the liquor problem.
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