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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1938
Page
4
A compact reflection quotes scripture and annotated thought from T. T. Munger on how proverbs distill long experience into brief epigrammatic form. The text contrasts disciples seeking clarity with a plain spoken approach.
The piece describes northern politicians and business leaders urging the LC.C. to equalize freight rates to aid the South, arguing current charges favor the North. Governors Lehman Townsend cite declines in northern industry and rising southern values, while a Monon Railway manager links higher southern rates to northern control. The article suggests a presidential eyeing the hearing as a potential step toward economic unity and tariff-driven wealth shifts.
The forthcoming Salesmen's Crusade could advance a trade at home policy without harming good will among High Point Greensboro and Winston-Salem merchants. A High Point professional notes shirt lengths and local shortages drive shoppers away. Residents already travel for preferred shoes and tailored goods, urging merchants to stock better and listen to customer needs while keeping business local.
The passage notes the South seeking a larger role in industrial production, contrasting past punitive differentials with new regional ambitions as the nation rebuilds after conflict. It highlights economic realignment and the drive for growth in Southern states.
William Homer Fisher died at Duke hospital on Thursday night after a long Greensboro life of about 35 years. A master printer and head of the Greensboro Merchants' Association, his business colleagues and church and fraternal friends valued his skill and character.
A High Point delegate reports Rotary delegates applauded a Czechistics speaker who vowed to defend Czechoslovakia to the last man and last woman. The piece questions whether joining Rotary and adopting slogans truly change character beyond outward forms.
Rotarians in San Francisco tolerate friendly rivalry over the spectacle of a political clash between Czechoslovakia and Germany. They toss hats in light amusement despite the looming threat, signaling willingness to cheer the combatants without endorsing war.
Dale Carnegie extols the achievements of Eli Whitney Cyrus McCormick and other inventors to spark emulation. He credits early talents and perseverance, noting McCormick built the first reaper, aided farmers and even impacted the Civil War, urging readers to provide meaningful work to boost self worth.
A collage of quotes critiques land reform and ministry caution, noting heat waves as hot dog days. Two psychologists living in a cave for 33 days fail to converge on findings. A note on firebricks from old newspapers contrasts with provocative left wing papers. Sunspots stop radios but not a commercial plug.
The column reflects on how theatre and journalism shape careers through stories of legends like Katharine Hayes, Julie Hayden, and Dudley Digges, with anecdotes from Walter Winchell about early acting days, rivalries, and the grit needed to survive in stage life.
Local news notes mark the start of a mid-summer furniture mart opening tomorrow. A 100 strong Wilmington motorcade will arrive Wednesday to promote the Wrightsville Beach Feast of Pirates August 22 to 24. Also listed are leadership training at High Point College, union services across seven churches, and several travel and visit updates from residents including the Heplers and the Teagues.
Charles B Driscoll notes hot days reduce demonstrator crowds while office workers stream from tall buildings. He describes the International Casino in Times Square and the sight of patrons, potential trouble for street wanderers, and the Fitzgerald Building being prepared for wreckers with a new two story taxpayer planned nearby.
Navy Lieutenant A. W. Gordon established three world records for speed two for range and one for endurance. Al Smith says rumors about his New York legislative record are false. P. S. Kennett notes Jamestown Female College burned in 1861 and began in 1858 as a Methodist Protestant denominational school in the state.
Twenty years ago draft selectmen left by train to Clemson college South Carolina for training in the mechanical division of the army. Names listed include Eugene N Riddle Sidney Ring and Henry Gris Brown. The parents of Henry K Burtner of Greensboro were informed he was killed in action in France June 26 at age 19, the first Greensboro man to fall in action.
Mr and Mrs Henry Kearns Jr were among the High Pointers who traveled to Wade Mecum Springs yesterday Mrs J A Gray and son visit Mrs Gray s father W J Hutchinson of Charlotte J B Horney of Badin visits his parents here News Briefs The Yankees repulsed the German attack at Vaux German forces bridged the Marne but failed to gain ground General Foch says allies will win the war not by defense but by active democracy in the end
A pair of new two story buildings replaces former tall structures on the Square and Seventh Avenue at 42nd. The newer taxpayers boast equal height and include a tall whiskey ad. The older structures are described as outmoded and not covering expenses.
A proposed two story midtown development includes rooftop parking decks. The plan envisions a modern mixed use complex on a central city block, with possible approval hearings this fall and involvement from the planning department and developers.
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