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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1936
Page
4
A visiting day at an asylum ends with a patient asking an attendant if the clock is correct and then wondering why it is there, prompting a puzzled exchange as his wife prepares to leave.
A short verse reflects on divine care for the destitute and the value of a simple heart that asks for love. Whittier words emphasize humility and faith as essential to receiving grace.
The city council, on Merchants Association guidance, shifts to a volume based license tax. The change aims to lessen the load on small operators and correct inequities from prior flat rates, with a progressive scale starting at $5. Merchants support the move, hoping for a fairer burden and no extra city cost.
Al Smith is among the missing after leaving his Fifth Avenue apartment with a traveling bag. The so called Unhappy Warrior, in a sacrificial move that yielded no scoring for his team, may be walking to the Democratic convention. His Liberty League stance had suggested a walk amid party divisions.
The General Committee issues a monthly magazine ahead of the 1937 Paris exposition of arts and sciences. It promotes a new aristocracy encompassing thinkers scientists craftspeople artists and workers as the true leaders of twentieth century progress.
The text reflects on the enduring value of thoughtful work over mere manual labor and likens peaceful progress to the revolutionary cry of Liberty Equality Fraternity. It argues that dedication to ideas can steer political history toward constructive change without upheaval.
The piece details a planned national Democratic mobilization led by Jim Farley to launch Franklin D. Roosevelt's re election bid. Philadelphia hosts a massive event with Guilford county meetings featuring barbecue and a national hookup broadcast.
Arthur W. Cutten, famed for immense speculative gains in the 1920s wheat markets, dies after a career marked by bold bets and legal scrutiny. Known as the “cash grain merchant,” he rode waves of bullish and bearish cycles, amassing millions before the era’s reforms targeted his manipulative style.
Philadelphia commentary notes repeated tactics in party politics as leaders push Governor Lehman to back Roosevelt. It recalls 1928 when Roosevelt campaigned with Alfred Smith and acknowledges New York fears, pressure from Roosevelt, and a new push to pass a resolution urging Lehman to sacrifice personal stance for the party.െന്നും
The tale shows Father Hubbard going to the store with no money and returning indignant. His wife calmly follows and unveils a plan to handle the shortage, noting relief and practical resolve as the couple contemplates feeding themselves amid scarce funds.
The Norfolk Virginian Pilot assesses recent North Carolina primary results as big league voting. It notes a 517000 vote in a state with a 3.1 million population and projects over 700000 total votes, with Republicans likely at least 200000. The piece reflects on political education and interest amid unusual candidates and broad participation.
The piece argues that a quiet push to force Lehman to run with Roosevelt signals weakness in Roosevelt's bid. It suggests the tactic would imply Roosevelt cannot win on his record and that Lehman’s renomination is treated as essential.
New York society notes describe Gene Tunney and his wife enjoying a private Connecticut country life. He maintains an office on Park Avenue and calls her hourly, while visits to the Gimbles’ home are common. The couple, with two children, spend winters in Hobe Sound and are famed for a frail health improving wife and a devoted family image.
The Rev. John Ingle a prominent Reformed church figure in High Point died after a paralyzing stroke ten days earlier. He was over 90, born in Guilford County in 1835, licensed to preach in 1863 and ordained in 1864. He was buried yesterday afternoon at 4 at Mount Union church China Grove.
Miss Mary Drew Dalton on a Virginia trip reports visiting Jamestown Island for the 319th anniversary service, Yorktown houses from before the Revolutionary War, and the site of Cornwallis surrender to Washington in 1781. She also visited Williamsburg Bruxton Parish church and sat in George Washington's pew, viewing William and Mary College library with valuable paintings.
Leslie Bowling returns from Elkin and Roaring Gap while Mrs. W. E. Price and Mrs. G. A. Pollock plan an afternoon return from Lynchburg Virginia. Misses Virginia and Alma McCain visit their aunt Mrs. J. A. Kennett in Concord.
Washington leaders signal possible adjournment as the farm relief controversy moves toward a final decision. Lawmakers weigh final concessions and political risk ahead of a looming deadline.
The Raleigh note says voters may reveal party leanings before a primary but can switch identity by voting in the opposite party's primary. Solicitor W. F. Evans of Wake County and several defeated candidates discovered this after the June 5 primary.
Reported by Mrs McPherson party as they searched sixty miles of Sonora desert and mountain roads for the isolated cabin where Aimee Semple McPherson said she was held prisoner by three abductors. No trace found today before noon.
Dean Cornwell grinds his own wheat using a coffee mill sourcing whole wheat bread praised as superb by tasters. His name is frequently misspelled beside Reinali Werrenrath and Gelett Burgess in local notices.
An elderly cultured man, shy and devoted to the arts, secretly attends performances and follows dancer Harriet Hector, visiting a quiet eating place for early dinners he never eats. He remains a family man, cherishing artistic expression over romance.
Rupert Hughes thrives on sleepless energy aided by strong coffee while Nancy Carroll excels at trucking tasks. Major Bowes narrates personal pieces on the radio. Fran Adams, a magazine writer, runs a movie theater in Wabaningo Michigan.
An observer recalls a recent Eurythmy demonstration and wistfully imagines aesthete ideals. The narrator reminisces about garden parties of long ago with youths, summer lawns, and playful wild imagery, contrasting them with a wary view of formal art.
In new installations the terms red and blue replace hot and cold. If hot water runs cold the air will be blue as well.
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