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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1933
Page
4
A Bible verse from Psalms 18:1 thanks the Lord for lasting mercy. Bishop Reynolds argues divine mercy pardons sin rather than shields it, urging reflection on grace and repentance.
Wiley Post lands at Floyd Bennett after circumnavigating the globe solo in about seven days. He breaks his own 1931 record by 22 hours, facing rain cold fatigue and mechanical issues. The feat strengthens world air travel prospects though a sustained around the world flight market remains uncertain. Post credits endurance and willpower for the achievement amid Siberia Alaska Arctic and New York legions of pilots.
Roosevelt’s recovery program progresses but 5,000 closed banks hold deposits totaling 5 billion dollars with 20 million depositors. A workable plan to release these funds back into activity could boost economic circulation and aid individual relief as the nation transitions from Depression-era controls.
The High Point Midsummer Furniture Show begins its two week run as buyers from Chicago Grand Rapids and New York descend to purchase fall and winter stock. Industry watchers note manufacturing delays pricing fluctuations and cautious purchasing while retail demand improves signaling a hoped for rebound in the furniture trade. High Point earns praise for its market activity and the prospect of factories and workers returning to activity.
The proposal suggests government through a qualified agency would assume all assets of failed banks and pay depositors a set percentage immediately. Remaining assets could be sold to another institution or liquidated over years if bids fall short. It discusses benefits and risks of reviving weak banks under government supervision to accelerate liquidation and improve the economy.
The piece notes that prohibition forces plan to focus on rural North Carolina as the dry and wet fight nears. A Raleigh newspaperman says the strategy centers in villages and farms where sentiment has shifted. Rural NC now shows less outspoken dry support than past years evidenced by varied attitudes statewide.
Bruce Catton argues that the nation’s new economic structure rests on keeping the population employed at a living wage. He notes industrial codes moving into Washington and stresses job creation with adequate pay as essential to the viability of the program and the overall economy.
The passage argues the administration's plan embodies true conservatism and that only substantial reform could save the old system. It invokes Lincoln to warn that a nation cannot endure being half slave and half free, noting compromisers and die-hards failed to resolve the issue, risking disaster as a Civil War outcome.
The piece contrasts Amiee Semple McPherson and David L. Hutton Jr. with the pressures of publicity on spouses. It notes how constant attention tests nerves and happiness when a partner becomes a public figure surrounded by sensational press coverage. It also lauds aviation progress citing Mussolini's 24 seaplanes flying from Italy to Chicago as evidence of evolving aircraft capability.
The piece notes that home accidents exceed other categories in number and variety, with 1932 data showing four million incidents and 28 000 deaths. Falls burns suffocation and poisoning led the fatalities, while costs reached about half a billion dollars in losses. The Louisville editor links risk to relaxed home conditions and multitasking hazards.
The report notes Jack Dempsey's personal life with three marriages and two divorces. It contrasts his rugged, action filled career with a controversial home life, amid broader 1920s public fascination with celebrity unions.
D W Bradley president of I W A answers a worker who criticized a strike and wage code. He challenges the writer to reveal identity, defends management access to funds, and vows to meet to prove benefits of cooperation. The letter ends with religious notes from a High Point congregation and local sermon details.
A letter from home reproduces E. C. Wright’s praise of local officials. The writer questions whether praise is due, but concludes officials deserve acknowledgment for faithful performance of sworn duties. Osse E. Davis notes civic staff deserve commendation, not candy for good behavior.
About 10 000 people gathered July 23 1933 at Guilford County Battle Ground Greensboro North Carolina to hear Elder VY C King moderator and Elder J W Gillam clerk. The 18 church association met with Gee Church and planned to run until Monday noon with 40 or 50 tents and 40 preachers in attendance.
The Enterprise article of July 19 reports that the High Point NAACP branch has not authorized any person to speak for the organization before the city council. The notice is dated July 24 1933 and signed by the branch’s executive committee.
Secretary of War George H. Dern addresses the 25th annual governors conference in Sacramento on the relation between the federal government and the states. He was the sole speaker for the day among 14 state chief executives.
Miss Hazel Viola Clodfelter age 19 died Sunday at 9 30 in Thomasville after a period of ill health. She was the daughter of Mr and Mrs J E Clodfelter and survived by four brothers Clifford Lloyd Paul and Clarence and two sisters Estella and Lena Fair. Funeral services are set for Tuesday at 10 o clock.
Funeral rites for a faithful Community M. P. Church member were conducted by Rev. H. F. Surratt with assistance from Rev. H. W. Maier of Lexington. Interment scheduled at the city cemetery.
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