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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1938
Page
4
A readable fragment gathers quotes about labor reward from I Corinthians and Congreve. It juxtaposes a spiritual teaching with a line about blessed outcomes following diligent deeds, presenting two short literary reflections.
Arthur L. Brandon warns that five million Americans aged 16 to 25 are out of school and jobless and recreation is becoming the privilege of the rich. The piece contrasts amateur and state provided recreation with growing commercial sports and notes German-Brazil tensions amid pan American idealism discussions.
Howard Hughes says the round the world flight followed the instruction book with no unscheduled stops and near exact timing. He claims total distance exceeded by only about 20 miles versus the shortest path and notes no waiting for weather while flying mostly blind above clouds.
The piece praises the courage and skill of Hughes and his flying partners while stressing the greater significance of reliable aircraft and navigation. It notes substantial progress in long distance aviation, with minimal deviation over thousands of miles and a near flawless Atlantic crossing. The article argues investors reduce pilot risk and that dependable navigation on a commercial basis matters more than a single daring feat.
A private investigation into alleged irregularities in Davidson County primary results causes concern for personal injuries and public trust. The piece notes two sides to the story while urging caution before official findings and criticizing methods used by local critics and private investigators.
A reminiscence on Will Rogers and his approach to friendship. An anecdote recalls a New York era lunch counter moment and Rogers inviting a colored boy to share ice cream, illustrating his lasting method of winning friends. The piece blends Rogers lore with light current events and observations by Roger W. Babson.
A veteran ball player known for moving between clubs has entered the theater business. He likely believes his experience in moving pitchers gives him insight into show business and performance.
Walter Winchell on Broadway recalls memories of early meetings in 1923 at the Federal Building, the Vaudeville News scoop, nights at Coney Island, famed clubs, and friendships with figures like Texas Guinan, Arnold Rothstein, and Will Rogers. The writer reflects on a long Broadway friendship and their mutual focus on money.
The furniture mart opened with 141 buyers registered representing seven states. The North Carolina Grand Lodge of Pythias colored will convene here tomorrow at noon. Judge Lewis Tea gue has raised the total fines in municipal court for drunkenness with first offenders now paying 20 dollars plus 28 dollars in costs. The judge cites excessive drinking in the city.
New York Day by Day notes a drive from Broadway to Terrytown and Sleepy Hollow. Washington Irving links are explored with a visit to the Old Dutch Church on Broadway. Services have run since 1697 and the building, repaired after a 1837 lightning strike, seats about 200 in simple oak benches.
About 300 people gathered at the local passenger station last night forming an impromptu canteen for soldiers passing through. Red Cross and civic groups staffed serving stations offering eats and smokes as volunteers distributed “good cheer” packages. An opportunist stole corn and cash from a Trinity resident but was caught by the police, restoring a sense of order to the town's market area.
J A Lindsey returns from a ten day New York and Atlantic City trip. Corporal Dave England and Mrs England of Fort Morgan Alabama visit Mrs England's brother Dr J J Hamlin on Steele street. L J Ingram back from Greenville visiting Lt Hal Ingram and Charles Ingram at Camp Wadsworth. News briefs report the German offensive a failure with only trivial gains. Drafted men will be sent to schools for military training. The day’s army casualty list includes 102 names.
In a quiet churchyard tale, generations are recalled by stones where babies were baptized and lives remembered. Nearby a monument marks Major Andre’s capture by three militiamen who found West Point plans in his stocking and hanged him for treason.
The text recalls three honest militiamen John Paulding Isaac Van Wart and David Williams and notes the Paulding and Van Wert families remained prominent in village affairs long after British departure.
Visitors reflect at a colonial burying ground marked 1757 and a grave of the author of the Legend of Sleepy Hollow born in 1683. Pat and I linger among gravestones. they speak of history, pioneers, and lasting words that echo in English speaking communities.
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