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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1936
Page
4
A July 14 1936 devotional note quotes Luke 7 44 and T L Cuyler urging tears for neglect of Christ, sympathy for the afflicted, and joy over Jesus infinite good. It emphasizes penitence and compassion as essential Christian response.
The Vancouver News-Herald lauds Rt. Hon R. B. Bennett as a key symbol of Canadian democracy, noting his role as leader of the official opposition and praising his impact during the current session. It argues a vigorous opposition strengthens party government and liberties in the Dominion.
The passage discusses the difficult path of opposition within democracy. It cites Emerson on self forgetfulness and Edmund Burke as a model of principled opposition, noting his sacrifice of wealth for service to country and the lasting value of opposition as a symbol of democracy.
Harry Williamson ran the 800 meters Sunday to secure a spot on the American Olympic team. A standout in final tryouts after a fourth in prelims, he earned praise from observers as one of the great races ever seen in New York. His work ethic and gritty rise mark him as a model for ambitious young runners.
The bank celebrates 29 years since founding, tying its growth to the rapid expansion of Thomasville. It notes the 1933 banking holiday as a turning point and credits management for steering through tough times to become a strong state bank in North Carolina amid decades of community growth.
John N Garner is again named in renomination motions. The report notes that Garner appears once more, signaling a continued pursuit of his candidacy.
A 2136 scholar finds modern detective and Wild West tales reveal that 1936 life seems filled with parties and murder plots. Dr. Ruth Benedict argues myths of primitive peoples are like those pulp stories, not literal history. Our era’s sensational fiction may mislead future judgment.
From Rome comes a grim report on 36 Italian soldiers ambushed and killed, signaling the start of prolonged guerrilla fighting for Italy in Ethiopia. Rome also cites 4359 Italian war deaths 1304 in combat 1009 from illness or accident, with native troops sustaining the rest. The conquest appears far from over.
The Society of Automotive Engineers proposes a six point safety program for motor vehicles. It includes a universal license law with tests, enforcement to identify repeat offenders, periodic vehicle inspections, uniform traffic signs and signals, standards for lighting and reflectors, and adequate highway lighting. The program aims to form a working basis for driving reforms as the safety movement grows nationwide.
The record may be shattered if George Arliss ever plays Il Duce and must achieve that chin. The remark compares Karloff’s costume weight in Frankenstein to a future challenge for another actor.
A Utah slayer offered hanging or firing squad has not chosen a method, officials say, while noting the condemned man may eventually die of senile decay.
An Ohio garageman and amateur astronomer reports a striking discovery a new comet prompting his astonished reaction. The quirky note suggests some customers may have paid him for the distance to the sun or the celestial visitor in a humorous aside.
A project proposes a new trans-oceanic bridge by repurposing the successor to the Queen Mary and Norman Die. The plan envisions a monumental crossing linking continents, leveraging shipbuilding and engineering advances to make a floating bridge feasible.
A Detroit reader seeks help for severe neck base pain and asks for guidance. The response suggests ignoring election speeches as a coping measure.
An 18 year old resident of Richmond Virginia says he keeps young by tap dancing. He jokes it’s a way to stay from growing old if the people who live below him are irritable.
A press conference reveals a second economy gesture by President Roosevelt, directing department heads to cut expenses. The piece argues past efforts failed as expenses rose, leaving a growing deficit. It blames Roosevelt for improper use of Farley and politicizes the furlough as a publicity move rather than genuine restraint.
The piece notes the unsettled state of Federal finances with figures from 31, 34, and higher debts cited by different actors. It cites Keyneter Barkley, Secretary Morgenthau, and Republicans, highlighting how Home Loan and Farm Loan bonds and RFC estimates fuel disagreement over the true national debt level.
A fragment quotes that debt and deficit numbers hinge on calculation method. It suggests that people cannot pin down exact totals and hints at flexible accounting, leaving readers uncertain about true levels. The brief excerpt centers on ambiguity in financial measurements.
New York dispatch notes Sophie Tucker remains a top vaudeville draw, praised for her powerful coon shout and enduring appeal on radio from the Midwest. Headlines mention her age around 50, famed energy, and Hollywood stopover with Hank Wales visiting a studio. The piece also briefly describes a tour stop and a military-gear tour on a studio lot with armed paraphernalia and a spry guide detailing war equipment.
Senator Byrd of Virginia argues that using Budget Director figures shows next year’s expenses, excluding the bonus, nearly a billion dollars higher than this year. He says Treasury claims expenses are down clash with rising costs, and the debt and deficit remain unclear. The scene is chaotic and troubling.
In recorder's court Judge Dalton sent Dan Matthews to the roads for 105 days after cruelty to a horse and vagrancy charges. The case described a starving blind horse found dead near Oak Hill while Matthews barely supported his wife and boy who picked blackberries. The judge urged Mrs. Matthews to live with her mother. Optometrists Examinations Produce Licenses A North Carolina license list shows seven of eleven applicants passing the July 12 test, including Max Rones of High Point, who will practice in Elwood.
High Point firemen prepare to leave Monday for the 29th annual convention of the N C Firemen's Association in Raleigh July 17 to 21. The city will not enter contests or take equipment. Attending are Chief Ingram Rast Chief John Long W C York J E B Wagner T W Stone Troy Andrews John Wells Ruffin Long Walter Hepler George Ellington Ed Ellington Rube Height and David Yow. The city council agrees to appropriate $100 as expense money in the program.
HM C Kearns departed for an extended business trip to Detroit Michigan. Miss Lucile Goldston returned from Goldston after visiting relatives and friends. BE Price came back from the Elks convention in Baltimore. Mrs W R Swain went to Hendersonville to visit her father W J Allen. Mrs H L Brower and daughter Anne of Atlanta Georgia visit Mesce L J Dittee and H Tomson.
Charleston reels as a coastwide gale batters the Carolinas. Reports say the destroyer Collier Hector sank after taking a heavy sea. Sixty marines were carried as the storm raged near New Bern.
President Wilson nominates Cleveland lawyer Washington J. Clarke to succeed former Justice Hughes on the Supreme Court. The announcement sets Clarke as a potential new member of the high court pending confirmation by the Senate.
At daylight this morning British forces resumed their offensive north of the Somme while German troops continue hammering Verdun defenses.
Four legless beggars move on portable platforms with faithful dogs on leashes. They outpace peers by delivering cheer not sorrow, shaving smiles and earning about 15 to 20 dollars daily. They wear fresh barbered looks, immaculate clothes, and project a resilient, upbeat psychology.
After General Pershing's annual cure at Tucson, mentioned in reports from the period, readers note the event followed by discussions of civic activities and local ceremonies in the aftermath. The fragment signals a recurring commemorative or health-related observance tied to the general's visit.
A 1936 McNaught Syndicate profile notes Robert Young as the most agreeable of handsome movie devils billeted at the Waldorf. He sifts calls and talks only to those who matter, avoids graph circles, and signs autographs while remaining courteous to fans as he navigates constant attention.
Gutzon Borglum, away only months, finds sculptures at his mountains home wrecked not by erosion. The incident suggests deliberate damage or other unseen cause, with Borglum assessing the scene upon return.
In a brief, bustling scene the chatter centers on Farley’s show and a murmur of confusion with Ziegfeld legs as the Democratic conclave pace quickens.
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