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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1936
Page
4
A short devotional note cites Isaiah about rebellious people and lying children refusing God’s law. It reflects on alienation and enmity of mind, contrasting disobedience with obedience arising from love, drawing on John Howe to emphasize the moral theme.
A 1936 reflection notes the shift toward greater federal authority over time from Webster to the current era. It questions Republican moves toward states rights, weighs relief work, trade pacts, and child labor, and argues the New Deal spirit influences both major parties.
The piece asserts pride in London and Roosevelt and urges that America is tested by fire but strengthened. It argues November elections will not endanger the republic and that Americans are on a path to a more glorious future under God.
The Raleigh school board dismissed Superintendent Paul Daniel and refused to reinstate Principal Chalmers Wessinger after protests. Claude F. Gaddy is appointed superintendent with G. H. Arnold named principal, aiming to steer Raleigh back to focusing on educating children.
High Point records show only one traffic fatality this year but warns that bicyclists riding on the left side endanger lives. The city urges riders to follow the right side and cites past success in reducing accidents when enforcing bicycle lights at night. Police should curb the dangerous habit now to save lives.
In Arizona the drive to end slot machines sparks debate as critics call the plan a shame, arguing machines still turn profit even when out of order. The discussion centers on gambling policy and the fate of gaming venues amid regulatory efforts.
George Bernard Shaw releases a new edition of his play Man and Superman. Readers and critics still debate who the title character represents and what the term man signifies.
A debate over a proposed six year one term constitutional amendment to bar dictatorship draws mixed reaction. The piece criticizes the idea as backward thinking and notes surrounding political maneuvering. The report also details an Indiana bank forgery warning and an arrest in Charlotte.
The author argues one term limits are not enough to guard democracy. Dictatorship protection rests on American independence, distrust of interference, vigilance, and intelligence to spot autocrats. A party should cultivate these qualities rather than rely on extra constitutional safeguards.
The Raleigh Times urges allowing President Roosevelt a full Charlotte appearance in September with Governor Landon possibly present. It recalls Taft's visit and warns against local introductions stealing the speech, advocating a two minute written intro and radio cutoff if time overruns.
The High Point Enterprise comments on a prophecy about cars and legs, noting doubt amid youths seeking rides and rising pedestrian fatalities. It weighs reckless driving against the resilience of modern pedestrians and agility in avoiding harm.
A Seattle poet reflects that his life was molded by imprisonment and contrasts it with others who end up jailed because they owe everything. The remark frames crime and punishment through personal destiny and social circumstance.
The line hints at a chilling atmosphere where the crowd wears stony faces, while the killer’s smirk remains unseen. Tension builds as suspects circle the truth behind a masked facade and the motive remains uncertain until the final reveal.
A brief note indicating a period when politicians start campaigning by greeting babies, veterans and discussing policy themes like baby bonds. The line captures early campaign gestures and the emphasis on social programs as part of political outreach.
A Denver man has reportedly slept standing up for four years, a condition his wife says may require a future change as she worries about crackers in bed and its impact on their routine.
A fragment reports Governor Eugene Talmadge suffered a broken leg while attempting to join a college basketball squad. The source text is incomplete and contains errors about shooting and a new power, lacking full context.
A reflective piece from New York Day By Day on solitary figures by water at dusk. The author contrasts river scenes with prairie isolation and recalls an early airplane ride to escape a place lacking a creek.
A narrator recalls a trip to a boardwalk hotel in Atlantic City escaping heat and writing after waves restore vigor. He muses on Conrad and a watchmaker, noting shared quiet spaces and a wish to chat again with the fellow craftsman.
A crook uses a forged signature method across Bank B deposits to fraudulently boost an account at Bank A. He deposits without a passbook, receives a duplicate, then tests the scheme by cashing a $40 check. After funds clear at Bank B, he forges additional checks to raise the balance and withdraws larger sums, repeating the routine over three days.
Ten years ago a large group from the High Point HI Y club planned a week long trip to New York City Atlantic City and Philadelphia. Edgar Hartley Y M C A secretary arranged the journey with train travel and stops at three major cities. Mrs Frank Wineskie and Alberta Wineskie left for New York to meet Mr Wineskie and Mr Tomlinson who expected to land there midweek. Mr Wineskie and Mr Tomlinson had spent three months abroad aboard the Paris and Dr and Mrs Geo H Crowell hosted a 6 pm dinner on Archdale Road with guests of honor Mrs J R Price and Mrs W P Ivy of Albemarle and Mrs C W Collins of Kayford W Va.
Dr C E B Reitzel president of Guilford General Hospital returned Friday night from an extended tour through northern states with wife and children Claude Jr and Dorothy. Highlights included Gettysburg Shenandoah visits and a White House greeting with the president.
H. H. Koonts state president delivered the principal address outlining the history and aims of the national organization. A delegation from Asheboro led by Miller and Hannah attended the Friday night regular session.
People Miss Margaret Allen and Edgar Allen visit grandmother Mrs KB Hastings in Kernersville. A season’s social highlight is the dinner dance at Sedgefield Manor with features organized by entertainment committee chairman Ralph Faison. May Kirkman travels to Bryson City for summer at Fryemont Inn with Miss Lois Frye.
The 1926 first bale of Texas cotton sold today on the Dallas cotton exchange for 1500 dollars about three dollars a pound. The entire purchase was donated to the Dallas community chest.
The Washington house engaged in a prohibition debate during the current legislative session. Lawmakers aired opposing views on alcohol policy and potential restrictions, reflecting ongoing partisan tensions.
The yacht Elma, described as rum laden, was towed into Wilmington harbor by the coast guard cutter Manning and docked at the Wharf. The Manning commandant, following orders, refused to provide information about the seizure.
In Paris Durasta cellar sale three bottles bottled in 1805 sold for 666 francs each about $20 per bottle. The note mentions bootleggers in the United States might envy the prices paid for liquor and wines in Paris.
Leon Gordon's paintings were destroyed by fire and George Gray Barnard's sculptures were ruined by vandals. The author laments the loss as a discouraging blow to creators, noting personal incidents of mail copy loss over two decades.
A bold bank forger signatures large balances to exhaust funds. Bank A faces near closure of one depositor account while Bank B sees two or more accounts drained by forged checks. The crook trims accounts on Saturdays after Thursday start ups and travels town to town gathering depositor data.
A letter from West Street mentions a canvass titled Quiet Cedar in a Sunlit Street and compares painter captions to cataloguing in Paris and London. It notes a life like portrait in the Na Gallery titled Madame Moitessier and reflects on naming by caption and nationality.
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