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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1938
Page
4
Fragmentary religious quotes discuss light for the humble and guidance from Luke 1 79. A Fuller remark notes preaching that comes from the heart affects the soul. The lines reflect devotional sentiment rather than a news event.
A late century debate questions the South as a booming growth region. Critics cite a 4,500 person surplus and alleged misreadings by National Resources Committee observers. North Carolina figures like Frank P. Graham and Dr. Howard Odum are named amid discussions on relocation and land viability.
The Blue Highway parkway project faces landowners near Little Switzerland demanding 50 000 for parkway right of way. Litigation flags extravagance fears as mountain land value surges along the 270 mile North Carolina stretch, though not everywhere.
A regional editorial argues against defeatist voices in the South claiming little federal aid and warns that extended neglect could harm growth. It notes historically lower outlays compared with Pennsylvania and predicts population and prosperity growth for states from Florida to Maryland, urging perseverance despite harsh criticism.
Joseph W. Sechrest, longtime High Point resident and early city figure, lived through the town’s birth and growth. His life paralleled the city’s development, with family members serving on the council in its early years. He embodied quiet citizenship and a patient, thoughtful outlook.
John Selby notes Irvin Berlin as a premier American songwriter for decades while contrasting his success with politicians. He observes Wall Street activity exceeding one million shares signaling resumed business vigor and warns of potential policy and market risks ahead.
A collector of anecdotes recounts William L Murphy’s icebreaker to sell Mur phy In a Cor beds by convincing a hard nosed, deaf potential buyer. He uses a loud whispered plea and earns the order while maintaining a humorous link to a boxer James Muldoon’s camp sign about fear and ethics.
Streicher and Seyss Inquart dispute ownership of a rare Charlemagne crown. The feud hints the piece may end up with Goering, possibly stored with his clothes.
A Massachusetts man died at 107 with doctors blaming longevity. The note cites admiration for McGuffey and Henry Ford praising the author of the McGuffey Reader.
Oscar of the Waldorf debunks popular food myths and misbeliefs. He notes fish as brain food is a myth, onions do not cure colds, skim milk and bananas are not fat cutters, oysters do not spur amorousness, lobsters do not turn red by diet, red meat and well cooked meat are nutritionally similar, caffeine is not the sole culprit in coffee, and many diet fads lack science. The column also covers mock turtle soup, Bombay Duck, tomatoes causing population shifts, and other curious claims.
A collection of anecdotal food preferences of notable figures. Admiral Dewey favored plain soup fish roast coffee and cheese while Taft disliked dessert. Diamond Jim Brady carried candy, Li Hung Chang preferred 100-year-old eggs, and Premier Laval liked American pumpkin pie with boiled beef and horseradish.
Randolph Guggenheim hosted the most expensive Waldorf dinner as Municipal Council president in February 1899 with forty guests at 250 dollars per plate. Nightingales in a grove, uprooted roses, blue raspberries from a hot house, and a rare pre revolution vintage accompanied the event. Horace Fletcher, critic of excessive eating, attended and followed a frugal three meal day of one dollar.
Recalled highlights from the Waldorf Astoria's opening night on March 13 1893 with Prince Henry of Prussia as guest, the regal suite plumbing failure, and the fiftieth wedding anniversary dinner of Mrs Tschirky and the author. Royal guests included King Prajadhidek and Queen Rambai Barni of Siam. A card game boast "Betcha Million" is noted.
A collage recalls honors and encounters from 1919 to 1920 including King Albert of Belgium, Prince Carol of Romania, and Baron Komura of Japan. It mentions Bob Fitzsimmons presenting a Great Dane, Alvin C York’s WWI courage, and Waldorf Astoria quirks amid early motoring buzz.
Mrs W B McEwen and daughter Louise return from Norfolk Virginia. Lucy Neal Carr returns from Wrightsville Beach. Ruth Moffitt back from White Lake and Wrightsville Beach. Mrs Everett Marsh back from Greensboro visit. Pauline Simmons visiting Paradise Point. Amelia Earhart and crew back in America. Bishop Cannon at Lake Junaluska denounces Al Smith. Another Italia crew rescue from Arctic ice floe.
Carter Dalton was a business visitor to Greensboro yesterday. Clement Manly of Winston-Salem is spending the day in the city. Mrs B V Evans and children returned last night from Lynchburg Virginia where they have been visiting Mrs Evans sister. Miss Dorothy Gray O'Neal left last evening on a visit to Richmond and other points in Virginia.
A High Point factory nears production of fabricated copper goods for submarine use. The Columbia, a large excursion steamer with 500 aboard, struck a log on the Illinois River near Peoria after midnight and sank, 150 passengers drowned. The arrival of one million American soldiers in France convinces the Kaiser defeat is near certain.
A Cleveland banker notes optimistic mood turned cautious by information. An American aviator recalls China bombing service. Utah Senator King warns taxes must rise to cover high spending. A prison guard describes returning a fugitive from a Georgia chain gang to Detroit as part of the pursuit.
Prof. Anna Y. Read of New York University criticizes guidance as a meaningless term turned into a commercialized racket, arguing for a more substantive approach to student and career support.
Prof. Benjamin R. Andrews of Columbia University discusses how peace and health are purchasable through informed consumer spending to influence current world relations and the potential for new world government agencies.
New York readers see Swedish art and imports surge in stores and homes. Sweden House and Lenngren linked to Swedish goods. Lexington Avenue hosts Swedish grocers. A letter by Charles A Lindbergh references Swedish immigrants and pride, noting a visit to Sweden and admiration for its royalty and tennis champions.
The Variety weekly notes MGM is preparing two hockey themed pictures for release. The piece hints at a headlining run in showbusiness columns and clarifies industry slang like M-G for MGM and Pix as pictures.
Commissioner Jewell Mayes argues the dark syrup eaten as a child is ribbon-cane syrup not blackstrap molasses. He calls ribbon-cane syrup bottled sunshine and notes its sweetness pairs with pancakes and butter.
The tale recalls Captain Kidd the dog resenting a mail carrier named Monk the Killer. Captain must stay indoors with a muzzle for safety after a past muzzling near misses. Readers urge muzzling Monk’s owners. Tulsa Lee Barker is named as a Park Avenue gift shop owner.
The speaker recalls coal cars on a Harlem siding labeled Cambria and Indiana Railroad. The name evokes distance, perhaps linked to the Cambrian Mountains in Wales, suggesting a distant or historic connection between a local rail label and a faraway place.
Commuters at a New York Central stretch along the Hudson river from Spuyten Duyvil northward report hundreds of youths diving in the Ol Swimming Hole. With no lifeguards, deep water and annual drownings, authorities have pressured youths to wear swimming suits over the past two years.
A pet bird in Schenectady died recently after persistent hiccoughs. The quiet domestic scene suggests the bird was kept as a night owl pet by its owner.
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