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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1938
Page
4
The text cites Mark 15 19 about mockery and reverence, with stray phrases suggesting a discussion of virtue and roots. The jumble mentions a reed, spitting, bowing, worship, and a vague reference to virtue and parent roles, all from a religious context.
The article weighs how much of the Spanish Civil War is home grown versus imported influence. It notes Italy and others backing the rebellion, France shifting to support the Loyalists, and Russia's role in aiding or hindering withdrawal of foreign nationals as European powers debate peace and Spain’s ability to stand alone.
The State Department of Conservation and Development argues tourism spending rose by ten million dollars in the last year, supporting funded advertising. Hotel managers like Walter T. Bovard of Greystone Inn report earlier openings and facility improvements in response to ad campaigns. Connie Mack’s managing method with Rube Waddell is cited as a diplomacy lesson.
The Schmeling prize fight is billed as a century event with a potential million-dollar purse. A dark-skinned challenger from Alabama faces a square-jawed German favorite as spectators debate whether the Afro-American contender can upset expectations and claim the win.
Spectators project political and racial tensions onto the bout, with Hitler, Schmeling, and Johnson shaping varied visions among attendees. The event is described as a complex interweaving of sport and social prejudice, more volatile than past spectacles.
Alan E. Swinler of Bluefield West Virginia will succeed J C Shockley Jr as cashier of the First National Bank of Martinsville Virginia The Martinsville Bulletin notes Swinler has familiarity with the bank from years as an examiner and the bank officials praise him as a future leading young business man of the city The piece also quotes Chiang Kai shek on democracies and notes postwar steps toward peace and armament preparations.
The Columbia State describes the New Deal relief saga as flood tide when expenditures peak and ebb and running when funds dry up. A citizen compares relief to a tide, noting government spending rises to a crest then wanes as money runs out.
Barney P. Jones of Burlington denies a Durham paper claim that he endorsed Oscar G. Barker for Congress in the Sixth district runoff. Jones states he has not endorsed anyone and will not participate in the second primary, per his statement via J. Elmore Jones.
Walter Winchell on Broadway surveys global film censorships from 1930s to 1940s, detailing bans and edits. It notes rulings on bathing scenes, drinking, nudity, dissident dialogue, and depictions of violence across the United States, Britain, Canada, Australia, France, Germany and other regions, highlighting how censors alter plots and characters.
Dr. W. C. Carr of Greensboro was elected president of the state optometric society in the closing session. J. Allen Austin, a local attorney, addressed the Democratic club at their hall. The commercial club will open the swimming pool on South Main street tomorrow. Plate issuance is slow and 1000 daily sales are needed to meet the timeline.
Ro land Holton returned yesterday from a business trip to New York. Mr and Mrs Marvin Shore and Miss Anna Mendenhall came back from Paradise Point after a few days away. Mrs W H Kinney and daughter Jacqueline visited relatives in Thomasville yesterday. Approximately 10 million dollars has been raised to buy 427000 acres for Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Al Smith maintains firm on prohibition and Herbert Hoover selects regional leaders. Fogs delay relief work for the stranded Nobile party.
The Democratic executive committee of Guilford County meets to select leaders for the 1918 campaign. Industrial High Point attends a meeting to plan raising 197000 dollars in war savings stamps.
Elmer C. Shields returns to the city today with Mrs. Shields visiting Greensboro until Monday. The couple wed last Tuesday in Sanford. Mrs. A. E. Frazier comes back from a Wesley Memorial church conference in Reidsville. Gladys Jackson visits cousin Mrs. Arnold B. Huff and returns to Salisbury. News briefs report a Hagenback-Wallace circus train wreck near Gary Illinois killing over fifty. In northern Italy Austrian losses exceed 120000. 900000 Americans serve in France. Chiang Kai-shek comments on Doihara.
A local note reports Roosevelt designing a five room dwelling while Ford secures a spot on the school board. Also mentions a pair of promising local youths to watch.
New York barbers walk off jobs demanding higher wages and better conditions. The strike includes slogans such as A razor else as a rallying cry for improved pay and term negotiations.
In Manhattan's old coffee district along Pine Cedar streets brokers in the Coffee & Sugar Exchange trade futures while roasters burn beans to prevent shrinkage. A visitor meets F. D. Mott in Front Street who has tasted coffee and tea since 1881 and demonstrates precise brewing methods. The piece ends with a promise to return for more.
An undated note reveals Odd’s habit of delaying edits to his column causing last minute criticisms to soften before publication. A secretary is instructed to correct a harsher Mae West paragraph and note Driscoll’s knockout absence, illustrating editorial realignment.
Broadway planners outline a new vaudeville circuit inspired by historic German models. Beer and sandwiches will be served at small tables during performances. The bill features four or five acts with music for a 50 cent admission. Officials with experience keep details private pending banker talks.
The piece notes Mr and Mrs Will Hays keeping a Russian wolf hound on their Cedar street ranch for years. A restaurant slips a waiter name Lizzie with a service record from 1906 given to diners illustrating diners rarely notice staff. Suggestions include riding open top bus decks and elevated trains to see New York in a day.
The text argues marijuana selling must be legalized nationwide to progress against crime. It notes New York is starting to learn about the issue and claims the drug is sold to schoolchildren in candy, wrecking their lives.
Dr. Harry Woodburn Chase, chancellor of New University, asserts that modern youths live in a period of stability and confidence. He speaks on societal progress and the lasting impact of peaceful development.
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