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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jul 11, 1938

Page

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Beet ioe Sunday Mornin g in IGH POINT newspaper

The fragment references staff roles at a publication, listing Terry as president and B Rawley as publisher along with secretary treasurer and editor notes, dating 1915 to 1937.

Quotations on Truth and Providence

The excerpt cites Psalms 73 24 about guidance by truth and God's providence. It also quotes Pascal stressing that truth as guide and duty as aim leads to right guidance. The passage presents reflective, religious teaching rather than a news item or event.

God Pascal

Election Fraud Scrutiny Prompts Safeguard Talk in State

A statewide discussion on improving election safeguards follows outbreaks of fraud charges. Democratic leaders urge careful registrar selection and stricter rules to curb partisan influence and reduce abuses in primaries and elections.

Democratic Party House R. Gregg

Burke County Debates Primary System Shift

Burke county Democrats at Morganton vote to place Burke under the party law for primaries while retaining convention methods for county ticket selection. The move reflects ongoing questions about abolishing the primary system and shows local experience with primary voting versus convention choice.

Burke Morganton

North Carolina Women See Small Gains in Politics

The Burke convention rejected a woman Senate candidate in 1939 with Beatrice Cobb withdrawing as a bidl then a male contender won the nomination. Despite progress, North Carolina women face limited officeholding gains and the article doubts a South or New York pick for the Supreme Court vacancy.

Burke State Senate Beatrice Cobb Senate Hatcher North Carolina

Seeking a level in southern bids for industry

The piece argues that Southern states compete for industry by offering cheap labor, noting that law of supply and demand drives production costs. It contends minima wage statutes may not alter this, and acknowledges President Roosevelt urging Texas not to bid low wages. Texans would still bid to secure production share if needed as workers accept lower pay for high output.

South Roosevelt Texas

Sweden Crown Prince in America Reflects Ties to Sweden

The visiting crown prince embodies the Swedish throne in celebrations of Swedish American ties. The article notes the dynasty’s Basque and Corsican roots from Napoleon era and highlights Sweden’s 108 years without war as evidence of its peaceful, prosperous path under a democratic-spirited royal family.

Sweden America Napoleon Pyrenees Bernadotte

Slight Chance For Him Judge Stacy Faces Roosevelts scrutiny

Judge Walter P. Stacy chief justice of the North Carolina Supreme Court again is under consideration by President Roosevelt as a potential candidate.

Supreme Court of the United States Roosevelt South Justice Cardozo Far West Cardozo New York Stacy Walter P. Stacy North Carolina Supreme Court President Roosevelt

How Charles Speer Turned to Radio From Swim Fame

The life of Charles C Speer from St Augustine shows his jump from swimming record holder to newspaper work and finally radio writer. He wrote a critical letter to Nat Shilkret, received a visit invite, joined the Shilkret show, and became a noted radio writer.

Charles C. Speer St. Augustine Florida Charlie Speer Philadelphia Nat Shilkret

Hat that cannot be worn by a woman

A reader notes the paradox of a fashion design that is technically wearable yet impractical for use. The letter questions why designers create wearable items that serve as concept pieces rather than functional hats, inviting thought on practicality in style.

Italy Sails Two Cruisers on Global Tour This Summer

Italy dispatches two cruisers on a worldwide voyage to display naval strength, a move expected to clash with Atlantic war games. The piece also notes large numbers of false teeth exported by the United States to influence European politicians and domestic political messaging.

Italy America

Inventor Delivers Whistle Controlled Dice Roller

A device has been created that rolls the dice automatically when you whistle. Critics say such a gadget wastes time unless it also works reliably when you whistle.

Aboriginal group walks hundreds of miles to see moving picture

News notes a group of Australian Aboriginal people walking several hundred miles to reach a town, view a moving picture show, and then return to their homeland after the screening.

Not First Zeppelin Flight Says Merrill On Aviation

Dick Merrill recounts aviation history and anecdotes from Walter Winchell on Broadway. He notes the LZ 7 as the first passenger dirigible in 1910, Ja nus and the first commercial flight, and recalls Raoul Lufbery and Eddie Rickenbacker. He shares memories of early pilots, aircraft, and the Spirit of St. Louis.

Walter Winchell Dick Merrill Eastern Air Lines Henry T Dick”) Merrill Eddie Rickenbacker Raoul Lufberry America Paul Baer Fort Wayne Ind Frank Baylies New Bedford Mass Seeshiinn Dioas Dave Putnam Ine Frank Luke Arizona Luke Murvain Petersburg Tampa Fla Tony Janus St. Jot A. C. Pheil St. Petersburg Mae Peabody Dune Slim Lindbergh Ryan Aircraft San Diego Slim Spirit of Calif Mathemat Paris St. Augustine United States Gonzalo Mendez de Canzo

Odd Fellows mark 20th anniversary of lodge secretary

Local news notes the Odd Fellows meeting celebrating J. R. Young's 20 years as lodge secretary. G. C. Howard presented Young a white-gold watch charm bearing the all seeing eye and the three links for friendship love and truth. Col Frank P. Hobgood to address Democratic club on Thursday. Rotary clubs from five towns plan a joint dinner at Camp Uwharrie tomorrow night.

Odd Fellows J. R. Young G. C. Howard Mr. Young Frank P. Hobgood Thomasville Asheboro Lexington Salisbury High Point Camp Uwharrie

Diary of pleasant visitors on a rainy New York weekend

Charles B. Driscoll reports a weekend with Frank Markey and two Baltimore relatives visiting in New York. They tour the Hudson area by car and ferry despite a heavy downpour. Guests include Mary Lee Estelle from Washington, and John W. Carey and family from Sioux City. The Hudson Gorge at Bear Mountain dazzles under stormy skies.

New York Frank Markey Baltimore Arthur Hall Bill Mack Maryland Hudson Peekskill Bear Mountain Bridge Jersey Tappan Zee Nyack Tarrytown Sioux City Journal Bear Seat

Murray and relatives report travel and visits

Mr and Mrs R L Murray returned from Badin after visiting his parents Mrs B F Campbell of Washington visits J R Young and family on Montlieu avenue and Mr and Mrs J M Thomas and son John Jr came home from Richmond after a three week stay News briefs note Paris probes American money linked to a divorce mill Elks in Miami back a 20 million dollar trust plan and John J Rascob named chairman of the Democratic national committee

R. L. Murray Badin Mr. Murray B. F. Campbell Washington J. R. Young Montlieu Avenue J. M. Thomas John, Jr Richmond Paris Elks In Miami Fla John J. Rascob Democratic National Committee

Greensboro Methodist session notes and upcoming sermon by new Bishop

About twenty years ago Greensboro district ministers gathered for a Methodist conference at Trinity. Today at 11 Bishop A V W Darlington will preach and a Japanese bishop may speak. Seventeen High Point children died in June from various causes with no contagion in the city. Plans for remodeling Commercial Bank building to handle more business. At 12 30 a roof fire at Tate Furniture Co quickly put out by city firefighters. Mrs Fred Ingram and children visiting relatives in Kinston. Darlington Earnhardt Plyler and Rowe at Mrs Harriss home on Broad street. Announcement of Willis H Slane and Meredith Clark marriage for July 23 at Little Rock First Methodist Church. News briefs on Paola Kansas train robbery and Stehli Silk Mill corporate update.

George Weinbrenner Detroit Queenie Richmond New York Miami Bayardater St. Tammany Gulf Coast Airways Jimmy Murray Post Office Department Mountain Division Washington, D. C Ford Tri-Motor Transport U. S U. S&s. Post Office Department Junkers Germany Bavarian Motor Works Greensboro Yesteray Trinity A. V. W. Darlington High Point Commercial Bank Fred Ingram Kinston Darlington J. H. Earnhardt A. W. Plyler Gilbert T. Rowe J. W. Harriss Broad Street Willis H. Slane Meredith Clark Little Rock Ark

Sally the Kangaroo Dog Joins Pearl Steele’s Flint Home

Sally, a front‑legless dog living in Flint Michigan, hops kangaroo fashion on hind legs. Owner Pearl Steele calls her a grand scout and says the dog is loved like family, alongside Captain Kidd.

Sally Pearl Steele Flint Michigan Captain Kidd

Babies Spark A Sea Son Of Birth News In Society Pages

The column notes a spate of births and christenings among prominent families. J P and Peggy McEvoy host a christening for Patricia. Bob and Mary McNitt welcome Robert Junior. Lucille Feser greets a new baby in Kansas City. Jake Omansky and Dorothy reveal a daughter Susan in New York. Jesse Lasky discussed air travel and plans to promote wife flying, amid social chatter at the Algonquin. The piece blends light gossip with mentions of industry figures and domestic milestones.

J. P Peggy McEvoy Patricia New York Bob Mary MecNitt Syndicate Robert Junior Lucille Don Feser Kansas City Jake Omansky Dorothy Susan Park Avenue Jake New York Post

Loom-based contract for special material won by firm

A company has secured a government contract to manufacture a special material requiring the work of many looms. The award implies large production capacity and coordination with government buyers for scalable output and timely delivery.

Tion

Also Mentioned on This Page

G. Terry Lk. Rawley Sec'y and Treas Mmnett A. Cecil Mgr Jd. B. Rawley Ius M. Waynick Associated Press Bains New York City Burke and the Dale Carnegie Daily Mirror, Inc Charles. B. Driscoll’s Bear Mountain Storm King Mountain Washington Irving Rip van Winkle Paola Kans Fay Cagle Murfreesboro McIntyre Nimble Jesse Lasky Algonquin American Airlines Man Lasky Hermann
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