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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1934
Page
4
The snippet lists the publisher B A Cecil as business manager George F Edwards as national advertising adviser Walter F Hester as local advertising and M Waynick as editor. It reflects a traditional 20th century newspaper masthead with roles and names.
A medieval proverb reflects on Judas Iscariot returning thirty pieces of silver after condemnation. A Rochefoucauld quote adds that men more often betray through airness than design, implying treachery arises from appearances.
Dr J H Stallings of the soil erosion service presents a plan to protect the Jamestown municipal lake from erosion. He cites 65 tons of soil per acre washing into the lake yearly and an 11 percent drop in capacity since a 1 000 000 investment. The service offers to shape city lands and require labor while providing trees and vegetation at no cost.
The quotation frames New England as America’s spiritual home while noting a stark contrast as Viscount Hailsham describes the stretch from Florida to California as inhabited chiefly by Indians.
A line about Shirley Temple and a demand for 2500 dollars a week for her by her father is noted as a potential matter. The text hints at possible financial pressures and a desire to buy a bicycle the child has wanted.
Governor Ruby Laffeon of Kentucky orders reverent treatment of General Will Hays amid a movie controversy. The directive emphasizes respectful language and the military title in official references.
J Ed Millis takes on the chairmanship of the board of public welfare succeeding F Logan Porter who stayed on until a successor was named. The board aims to apply long run principles to reduce relief and restore family independence while Porter is praised for guiding a large relief program. The group includes I Paul Ingle Walter Crissman C Muse John C Steeloff KE M Knox. Carroll faces alimony dispute and controversy over influence in his bid for a post with a wealthy wife backing him. The piece questions masculine fitness for law administration amid a political tug of war surrounding alimony and power.
Guilford College selects 35 year old Clyde Milner as president succeeding Dr. Raymond Binford who becomes president emeritus. Milner is praised for youth driven vigor and proven dedication to Guilford and its Quaker heritage.
Judge John J. Parker argues for taking out and renovating the State Constitution in a Banner Elk address to editors. He notes support from Governor Ehringhaus and party chiefs but faces strong opposition led by Attorney General Brummitt amid broad voter indifference and political counterforces.
A Raleigh Times item discusses rampant marital demen tia and odd cases such as Charles E. Carroll of Laconia New Hampshire who, after an acrimonious split from his wife and a flash courtship in 1932, faced renewed attention as he pursued a gubernatorial nomination amid publicized accusations and countercharges.
Bruce Catton argues the push for cleaner films reflects a national conscience but warns against overreach. A middle ground between salacity and repression is needed to protect liberties and allow decent family entertainment without corrupting cinema or press.
Pecora, a commission member, endorses Joseph P. Kennedy as leader of the federal market control body, arguing Kennedy brings knowledge, judgment, and effectiveness. The liberal fear is quelled as Pecora declares Kennedy honest and capable in regulating Wall Street. The piece notes Kennedy’s appointment as calm for markets and strengthens regulatory credibility. Bootlegging persists with smaller, scattered stills making enforcement harder, showing repeal alone did not end illegal manufacture.
New York July 19 Amelia Earhart shown as self conscious in public like Lindbergh. She pursues aviation studies between theatre and tennis, with little personal scandal. Her marriage to George Palmer Putnam is supportive and low profile.
A Manhattan club menu shows Scrambled Eyes listed as Poor Moon Style while the site calls it Coun try Style. The yolks and whites are partly mixed, with yolk scrambling only in New York unless specified.
A taxi rider reports the meter failed but the driver refused payment, saying he was excited about being married that evening. The 39 cent fare ended with a one dollar tip as the driver declared no charge. The author notes New York’s ironic humor and recalls street vendors from prior eras, describing Plug Donovan, the Twyne twins, and Mocko near the Brooklyn Bridge.
Charles B. Dillingham’s constant companion is a young man he calls Mulligan. The figure is Murray Lachmann, once Dillingham’s office boy who rose to multiple theatre managerial posts.
An English Liverpool native known as Cockney Tess stands out at the Waldorf taxi stand on the south side. She greets a portly fare with a military salute and a regal air, wearing a jaunty Tommy cap as she works among the drivers.
The column notes shy author Warwick Deeping as seldom attending literary teas. Dorothy Herbert may replace Clyde Beatty in the lion cage next season. Hubert Kelley joins the Kansas City Star alumni on the American magazine. Jerome Beatty leaves a sanitarium after four long articles in ten days. Edwin C. Hill favors a gold headed cane. WLounella Parsons signs for a Cosmopolitan Hollywood series. A neighbor showcases English bull pups as they roam the house, and the writer jokes about joining the wrecking crew.
The article notes that United States coinage mints are located in Philadelphia Denver and San Francisco.
The Lake of the Ozarks in central Missouri is described as the world's largest artificial lake. The feature highlights its massive scale and notoriety in regional and national contexts.
Answers cover Ford origin year 1903 the term simian meaning apelike malaria worldwide about 47 million cases annually the Mexican War crisis precipitating war the Empire State Building New York City as tallest building
Roberta Lee answers common etiquette questions about engraved invitations for important entertainments and whether engagement rings must have a diamond. She notes engraving is customary but not obligatory and discusses who attends luncheons and breakfasts, noting breakfasts include men while luncheons mainly involve women.
Today's word is DELUSION meaning a misleading of the mind and false relief. The phrase It was only a delusion not based on facts illustrates usage.
A reader questions leather cleaning and dry head colds. Answers recommend benzine with a soft cloth and egg white to restore polish, borax powder for nasal drying, and chilling hot foods before refrigerating.
Father Mehr brought the words to Gru ber on Christmas Eve and wanted the song sung at midnight. The melody was ready on time.
Tom Roberts of Mitchell County is held on $1,000 bond on 22 counts alleging wage and working provisions violations of the lumber code. Deputy Marshal Paul Sossman arrested him after an investigation led by District Attorney Marcus Erwin and special NRA counsel W. H. Griffith. Trial set for the November criminal term.
The North Carolina Jewelers association convention adjourned in Durham endorsing the Roosevelt administration. Frank Selig of Elizabeth City was elected president. Norman Ingle Salisbury Ernest Newman Raleigh and F Rawls Clinton named district vice presidents. James M Fox Rocky Mount selected secretary-treasurer.
The Pilgrims first landed at Provincetown then at Clark's Island before settling at Plymouth, making Plymouth Rock their third landing place.
Raleigh voters rejected a proposed special levy for the school system in the upcoming year. Returns show 2,657 against and 2,582 for, with about 3,000 of 5,? registrants casting ballots. The levy would have funded a ninth month, a 1 percent teacher raise, and classrom relief.
In Darlington County South Carolina authorities found six stills spread across the countryside with a seventh nearby. Workers by order broke them up and seized 56 000 tons of mash and one case of whisky. Operators escaped.
In Greensboro on July, K E Poplin and Crawford Griffin from Stanly County had their appearance bonds cut from 10000 to 6009 dollars and 3808 dollars respectively. They are charged with sending a ransom letter to A J Jolly a dry cleaner threatening to blow up the business unless paid. They remain jailed at Troy.
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