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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1938
Page
4
The fragment shows officers of GH Point Enterprise with Terry as president Rawley as secretary and treasurer and J P Rawley as publisher, 1915 era. The text includes Mett A. Cecil as general merchandise manager.
An analysis of European politics foresees Hitler seeking a peaceful trend while expanding Germany’s political and industrial influence. The piece argues Britain and other powers face a strategic choice as the prospect of war recedes or resurges, with Germany potentially acting as a stabilizing yet dominant force.
North Carolina's road spending prompts a Charlotte lawyer to urge "highways of the mind" by funding county wide libraries. He compares books to roads and calls for state aid in public libraries, arguing mental travel should be publicly financed as physical highways are.
The Archdale Trinity sanitary district faced an unexpected failure of its bond election amid heated campaign rhetoric. Despite hopes the plan to extend water and sewer service to about 350 homes at reasonable rates would pass, opposition and shifting tactics dampened support and cast the outcome in doubt.
Walter Winchell on Broadway condemns evasive politics and costly plans while Billy Rose, Grimes, and others discuss the tough, glamorous world of night clubs and producers. The piece surveys uncertainty in projects and the real life pressures behind the Broadway scene.
A town citizen criticizes a Sunday school teacher as an able lawyer who quotes law and scripture yet moves little with the times. Bruce Barton in Collier's recalls his father’s lifelong growth and the habit of admitting mistakes across science and business leadership.
In Davidson County the second primary saw about 24 percent absentee votes. Greensboro attorney L P McLendon said absentee rates above ten percent prove fraud prima facie, but others warn high absenteeism can reflect diligent campaigns and vacations. The run off occurs early July, a vacation peak in North Carolina.
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Editor Mr Smith reflects on Palestine and Jerusalem from ancient glory to modern times. He discusses biblical views of the Promised Land, the split of Judah and Israel, and the rise and fall of Israel, ending with commentary on historical interest in the region.
A reflective reminiscence links Saint Paul’s unknown god to American days honoring heroes and parents, proposing a future "Miscellaneous Kin" day. The author recalls Uncle John and Aunt Jo on a farm, war stories, crafts, rye coffee, and kinship bonds, then notes Cousin John’s death and his sister’s care.
Last Sunday George Edwards contributed a guest piece about his experiences in the Philippine Islands while serving as a soldier. Readers asked for more and are directed to today's issue for his continued reflections.
A reflective piece recalls High Point’s transformation from plank roads to modern streets with North Main’s widening and a red clay embankment. An inebriated farmer nearly sues the city over a ditch while mule and wagon await sobriety. Farrier merchandising contrasts old blunt salesmanship with today’s customer courtesy and a sharp plow point encounter.
The column jokes about spy activity and notes Jimmy Meron's announced return to flying, suggesting he may be trying to stand out while poking fun at cover work. Corigan is mentioned in a casual aside.
A review digest highlights The Silver Magnet by Grant Shepherd tracing Mexican silver mining from 1632 onward with rugged travel and El Patron Grande. Also praised Book of Kings by Philip Freund for concise narrative and strong character work centered on Jacob and the Lauer family. A third piece covers Poolroom by William Jourdan Rapp, noting its brisk plotting of horse betting networks and a dramatic rise of Joe Dugan.
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