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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1936
Page
4
Press dispatches report that several members of Huey P. Long's share the wealth club struck it rich after oil gushed from Rodessa lands. One new investor rejected giving money to the poor, noting circumstances change opinions.
A June 17, 1936 column presents a biblical imperatives meditation urging restraint and faith in divine vengeance. It cites I Samuel 24 12 and a quote attributed to C Simmons warning against taking justice into one s own hands.
A single lethal automobile incident in High Point ends a near six month period without casualties. The accident, caused by reckless driving, mars a safety campaign gains and underscores need for stricter enforcement to improve street safety for all users.
Juice will be turned on this afternoon for a rural electrification project west of High Point. The extension adds 135 miles and serves over 2,300 customers, with lines radiating to brighten countryside life and expand the market for current. The effort promises social and economic benefits for farm communities.
The city of High Point seeks an injunction over use of street railway tracks a dozen years after the issue began. The move aims to force a show down on maintenance responsibility for Russell Street, risking inconvenience and harm to innocent parties relying on the tracks.
The piece notes years of delay among three parties over fixing Rus sell street where tracks connect the railroad and street car line used for freight shunting. It argues the city should repair the street now and allocate costs to responsible parties, blaming no user for impatience.
The North Carolina Supreme Court holds the state may levy excise tax on cars purchased in other states. The decision weighs policy against evasion while noting cases of travel breakdowns and deliberate avoidance, recognizing border communities face potential injustice if tax avoidance succeeds.
Bernard Owens borrowed $30 from Joseph Fero four years ago and claims to have paid $1,100 in a vain attempt to clear the debt. Fero testifies he received only $600, disputing Owens's repayment.
Editorial presses City Manager Knox and officials to curb loud political sound trucks. It condemns raucuous broadcasts and cites North Carolina cities enforcing ordinances against such nuisances on streets and in campaigns.
A patient describes Dr Townsend as billing in harsh boxcar figures, urging a rethink of treatment costs and billing practices in a blunt, cautionary note about medical charges.
A farmer on hearing the name Zioncheck reacts with interest but mistakes it for a signed check, revealing confusion over the term as the mention gains traction nationwide.
Just before execution, a French criminal is shown a tax bill and greets it with a detached sneer reflecting a grim provincial mood in the era.
A Knoxville wife files for divorce asserting her husband has made no effort to save the marriage for over a year, a rare instance of a husband defending the grounds for divorce in court filings.
A Denver decorator notes unhumonious dining room wallpaper would ruin any meal yet suggests the post-bridge salad remains a stronger dining risk.
Washington notes that the Cleveland convention telegram reveals the Landon team's aim and the reaction of ex senators who emasculated the platform. The piece argues the telegram clarifies Landon’s character for the thoughtful citizen and rebuts Farley’s critique of Landon as obscure.
Governor Landon urged full committee action to restore the original platform after a controversial rewrite. He pressed for continued session or a floor fight as the convention met, consulting officials including ex Governor Goodrich who disputed claims about support.
A Topeka telegram revived three planks in the platform. It reaffirms a possible return to the gold standard when feasible, supports a constitutional amendment to enable a federal minimum wage if states cannot act, and clarifies the pledge to restore and extend the civil service.
The Landon telegram shifts a general New Deal critique into a decisive, concrete indictment. It portrays Landon as a man of decision under pressure, preventing potential disaster for the movement and boosting coalition efforts behind Senator Vandenberg. The London leadership’s platform fate hung on the action, and the telegram clarified Landon’s courage.
The text notes Governor Landon’s repudiation of reactionary Senators and his resistance to Borah on gold and a constitutional amendment. It suggests Landon could bolt the ticket, sending a telegram after committee elimination to reveal his character.
A short poem notes a garden that blooms today despite imminent decay. The speaker Clara Worth Bryan reflects on painted flowers and bright fragrance that will fade, emphasizing the transient beauty of a garden’s life.
The Charlotte News imagines the International Association of Magicians meeting in Batavia New York and then traveling to High Point next year. The writer jokes about magic shows and a grand convention hall appearing from nowhere as observers foresee a dazzling gathering with feats like pulling furniture from hats.
President William Mather Lewis of Lafayette College declares that being a gentleman rests on fortitude self control justice and responsibility not on clothes or superficialities He emphasizes that true gentlemen are defined by character not attire or social connections.
The Baltimore feline famed for predicting the weather has died after a long run of accurate forecasts. The cat reportedly suffered a broken heart following a harsh winter, ending its weather‑watching era.
Poetic lament on shifting tempers and opportunism naming a elusive figure called Now and likening him to Dr Jekyll and Hyde. The piece hints at theft of time and rewards for bold moves with a narrator crediting Charles EB McCandless.
New York notes describe Bowery drinkers who stumble and mutter You do you as coppers gently move them along. The of age men drink a milky smoke for a nickel a shot, rarely more than three, then drift to doorways to sleep.
A nobleman’s pre nuptial settlement funded a million dollars and a gift engagement ring. The marriage soured and the bride later remarried, returning the ring to a faithful maid who kept it for years. An appraisal valued the ring at $32.
The fragment notes the final frame dwelling still remaining in a yard at Man and its surroundings. No further details are readable to establish date owner or exact location.
Ten years ago the Rotary club heard William Bailey, physical director, speak on the need for steady exercise. Bailey charged that many businessmen claim no time for health work, citing cases where neglect led to early decline. Rotarians approved a follow up meeting at the Y next week.
A two day survey in High Point finds many jobless, especially young women. Lawyers and doctors report daily requests from trained stenographers seeking clerical work. One manufacturer notes a new factory could rapidly boost the population, while unsuccessful arrivals leave town with a poor impression.
Born to Mr and Mrs J M Hill Jr a son at 405 Mangum Avenue on June 16 J M Hill Jr. Also Mary Duncan McAnally enters N C C W summer school for decorating and art. Mrs 8 M Phillips and Mrs Banister Anderson visit Ramseur relatives while Mrs C M Hauser Miss Margaret Hauser and Mrs T J Gold visit Statesville. Dr Harry Brockman returns from Wrightsville Beach after attending North Carolina Medical Society meeting.
Pittsburgh reports the wreck of a limited passenger train that killed four passengers and crew members. The tragedy occurred overnight, with investigators mobilizing to determine causes and identify victims and survivors.
Harlem’s new style features snow white felt hats with dark backs, black shirts, white ties and white shoes. Duke, likened to Clifton Webb, leads the look on Pomander rise from Coogan’s Sugar Hill plan as fashion sweeps the area.
Harlem diners mix fried chicken and pork chops with chop suey bazaars on Lenox side streets. Promoted by numbers game operators, the places attract late night patrons and feature well dressed damozels. One venue is run by Sambo Ling Hoy. Chinese influx replaces some night club activity but lacks downtown appeal.
Carl Van Vechten continues his sabbatical with literature though editors urge activity. Those who know him say he has had a cover on his typewriter for five years, signaling a prolonged pause in publication.
A narrator recalls the urge to quit writing and the resolve to inform all involved. He details a three week voluntary break described as the worst period, with a note on a mumps relapse accompanying the experience. The passage captures stubborn persistence and the pull to return to work.
A narrator recalls discovering a spurt-up drinking fountain in a park and briefly indulging in it before others arrive. The piece notes that grownups no longer have space for such play and reflects on aging and propriety.
The new alliance between Townsend and Huey Long’s lieutenant signals a sharp, rallying phrase likely to boost support among older voters. The proposed line frames a bold pension-style promise of a $200 monthly income for citizens over sixty.
A book sold in 1892 has returned to an Alameda California man, a speedy recovery of the item that would have been swift had it been a loan.
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