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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1937
Page
4
The piece reflects on present sufferings not matching the future glory to be revealed in believers. It notes God cleanses eyes with tears so they can see the invisible land, anticipating a time when tears cease.
A Virginia attorney who pursued a collection action in a local court faced a civil suit for malicious prosecution. The court sustained the automobile attachment, ruling immunity applies to the court, not the individual, and that out of state figures abusing court process are not shielded from service. Judge Teague signaled the court will not serve as a collection agency for oppressing creditors.
The Methodist Protestant Children’s Home observed its annual home-coming day with testimonials from former residents now achieving honor and trust. The article praises the institution's work and its reflection on the community.
Reverend and Mrs. Francis Payson Cook of Stanly county arrived in New York with eight legally adopted children aged two to thirteen. The Cooks plan to start an institution for the homeless and seek support to care for vegetables and growing youth in Stanly.
The piece notes newspapers discuss an electrostatic spark as a possible cause for the Hindenburg disaster while asking what a spark is and whether it spoke. It also mentions Vice President Garner promoting a Court Bill toward compromise and hints that "Cactus Jack" may have engaged in more than fishing in Texas.
The fever in North China shows signs of abating as officials report settlement of the crisis. Japan stalls the rising concern with its war party still wary of costs while both nations face a likely path to negotiation on rights in North China, though peace remains uncertain.
The text notes Hopi practice where a married woman owns the home and furniture while a husband keeps his personal effects and earnings. It suggests whites might adopt such a plan to curb divorces, with the caveat that white women would demand a share in their husband’s earnings. It also discusses Sino-Japanese tension in north China, mentioning Chinese withdrawal from battle zones and China's aim to be strong enough to oppose Japan’s territorial seizure.
The third annual Carolinas A U swimming tournament opens at the city lake with about 150 swimmers from the two Carolinas. The two day event draws spectators and participates amid crowded facilities. The editor notes last year's success and urges readers to enjoy the water show.
Bruce Catton argues that allowing homeowners to paint their own houses against union permits threatens personal liberty. He warns that granting unions control over even minor home tasks sets a dangerous precedent that erodes individual rights, urging vigilance to preserve freedom.
Rumors say Germany may abandon its west pocket battleships to free space for the Watch on the Rhine project, in response to strategic needs and shifting naval priorities. The note mentions Beng na as a possible shorthand reference within the discussion.
A notice from the Anti-Vivisection Journal notes an advertisement in the British Medical Journal for a proprietary rice polishings concentrate claiming to aid digestion and promote growth. It mocks commerce selling polished rice’s nutrients back as capsules. The piece laments modern marketing and vitamin B branding.
Twenty two babies born near New York City’s Lower West Side health center received silver spoons bearing the city seal as a souvenir of the center’s inauguration. The gesture aims to promote health education to mothers, with long term benefits seen as priceless.
The piece notes George VI and the cabinet back to their familiar power dynamics as the king travels to Wales to address economic distress. It observes public attention on coronation robes at the Royal School of Needlework in London and mocks the enduring illusion of pomp that remains unfadeable.
A quotation attributes church failings to superficial thinking and living among many members. Dr Clyde E B Wiid critiques contemporary Christian communities for lacking depth in belief and conduct.
Washington dispatch analyzes Roosevelt Garner talks amid Senate war court battle. It notes possible policy trade offs on wage hour, WPA, and racial issues, Garner’s stance against central control, and the administration’s fragile power after Robinson’s death. Roosevelt’s absence at Robinson’s funeral fuels criticism while neutrality act pressure looms as Japan China tensions rise.
Literary critics argue a single incident rarely forms a complete plot and require broader context to reveal meaning, suggesting readers look beyond the event itself for deeper themes.
New York Day by Day notes cultural chatter from July 23. The column cites Frank Crowinshield, Ethel Merman, Margaret Case Harriman, and Ed Sullivan among others, lampooning cabarets, book critics, and fashion while skimming celebrity impressions and media personalities in a breezy, gossipy survey.
The seasonal villain pursues a Broad way episode to enliven the scene as Jack Doyle chases Libby Holman. A wireless hint on an incoming steamer triggers a firecracker statement from Miss Holman. Spectators note the publicity value in the back and forth excitement.
The piece notes hidden dining spots beyond famed Pierre's and The Colony where candlelit side streets offer serenity. It highlights a meadow brook atmosphere with mignonette notes and motherly hosts who aim to ensure patrons enjoy the food.
The text asserts that many eateries owe success to soup specialization and claims New York as a leading soup eating city. It suggests a subtle propaganda in the metropolis promoting soup and reflects on the author’s past limited soup indulgence to Monday bean soup before visiting.
Col Charles A Lindbergh plans a stop in High Point Greensboro and Winston-Salem on October 14 landing the Spirit of St Louis at Tri City airport Friend ship. The piece also lists recent High Point sports results and local notes about residents and teachers aboard the Montcalm during an iceberg incident.
A California miner in 1886 mixed oysters with catsup horseradish salt and pepper after finding his restaurant short of fare. The unusual blend pleased him and inspired a cocktail bar the next day, reportedly making a fortune.
The United States Potters Association became the first nationally significant employers group in the country, organized in 1875.
Twenty years ago Mrs. L. C. Furgurson and daughter Mildred Theresa visit relatives in Danville Virginia. Wm. Marr superintendent of High Point schools returns from visiting his parents in Bryson City. B. Overman visited friends in Greensboro yesterday.
Unlimited power granted Karensky to save Russia. Perley A. Thomas of High Point now runs a plant making mantles fixtures and special furniture. Belgium marks its independence day on the date 86 years ago.
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