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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1938
Page
4
Epigraph style lines warble about respecting parents with a biblical echo. A pious note praises obedience and blessing to the son who honors father and mother, ending with a scriptural cadence attributed to Deuteronomy and a later attributions line.
A North Carolina article discusses using 200000 in state funds with WPA aid to improve prison camps. It argues for higher spending, citing uniform standards of security, safety, sanitation, and disease prevention, while noting many camps are fire traps, unsanitary, or condemned by grand juries and insurers.
The report celebrates Bobby Dunkelberger and a circle of friends at the links, noting his success in a rich amateur event. It reflects on An Merrilees’ deep interest, links to golf figures, and a broader meditation on historical acts of bloodshed from Sarajevo to Paris, ending with a caution about the enduring dark spirit of conflict.
The Scot Andy Merrilees warned Bobby Dunkelberger about the Postage Stamp hole at Royal St. Cloud near Paris before the Cathcart Cup matches. Dunkelberger scored 7 9 9 7 on four attempts, costing him the cup. the winner posted 305 to 306. Merrilees is praised for his golf insight and care for Bobby.
The article questions a headline claim that Franklin McCall’s execution could be influenced by citizen action. It notes Sheriff and state officials deny any move to substitute public revenge for due process, cautioning readers not to misread sensational headlines.
Bureau of Labor Statistics and WPA findings show Mobile households with three dependents can live on 1144.31 dollars, higher than state earnings, while even at 40 cents an hour for 40 hours weekly a four member family would earn only 836 dollars yearly. The piece notes the average worker with three dependents appears to live on less than the minimum wage.
A Dallas physician recalls a tale of a young woman plagued by unfounded fears after a quarrel with her sweetheart. Physical tests were normal. worry caused real illness, until she learned he wished nothing to do with her. She faced reality, married, had a baby, and found happiness.
The poem portrays the heart as a violin played by the Master, divine. It traces how sorrow and joy blend into a perfect harmony, guiding the soul toward understanding through music. The speaker requests the Master to continue guiding the bow until the full harmony is revealed.
Walter Winchell column recounts a Paris gathering with H. R. Luce and Clare Boothe Luce hosted by the Duke and Duchess of Windsor, a Vienna Anschluss quip, Temple anecdote, and a stream of salon chatter from Stork Club to Woodstock lore.
The High Point city council voted to call a bond election on a proposed $300000 municipal hospital. Dr I T Mann and S C Clark urged support at a Kiwanis meeting. Interstate Commerce Commission action suspends hosiery shipping rates pending a hearing. The Pointers defeated the Twins 13 0 at Winston Salem.
Mrs Roy Stillman departs tomorrow for a visit to Elizabeth City. Mrs W G Bradshaw returns from Florida after wintering there. Guests of Miss Dot Stamey include Miss Jane Windley and Miss Lillian Worthan from Wilmington. Mr and Mrs W J Sloan return from Rock Hill S C where they attended Winthrop college music festival.
The Democrats at Houston Texas nominate Smith for president and Robinson for vice president. Smith pledges support of the Democratic platform. Louise E. Boyd of California offers to join the Arctic search for explorer Amundsen, believed lost. The Morehead Beaufort bridge opens today with Governor McLean slated to speak.
Twenty pajama coats twenty four pajama trousers and fifteen operating caps were made by the local Red Cross over two days in 1918. Entries list volunteers by surname and chore from Monday to Wednesday including sewing buttonholes and inspecting garments. Briefs note German troops repulsed on all western fronts and a pioneer American force sent to the Piave line in Italy.
On a June 29 voyage home aboard the Flagship New Jersey Mary and I discuss our Hollywood stopover. Mary backs James Stewart and Tyrone Power as trip highlights while Jack Dawn, a former MGM cowboy, and his hairdresser shape Mary’s look.
The piece recalls Jimmy Stewart as an unpretentious intelligent young man from Indiana Pennsylvania. Edward Arnold, an old neighbor, is mentioned along with his wife and daughter in Yonkers and St Paul. A hairdresser is noted for continually combing a lock above Arnold's ear as part of the reminiscence.
Frank Capra guides an unexcitable, level headed set as Lionel Barrymore, aided by a wheelchair and crutches, is written into a role. The spectator notes Barrymore’s wealth contrasts with his late life hardship, yet calls it an artistic choice.
The article recalls Harry MacPherson, an old Wichita school friend, working up publicity for You Cant Take It With You. It mentions a past firing by a city editor after he attended a fireman's ball and was scooped on a bad fire.
The article recalls Tyrone Power in Suez era days recounting a 1914 Omaha interview with the late Tyrone Power. He describes assembling an all star Julius Caesar cast by firing John Keenan and notes Power’s dislike for his face. Basil Rathbone and William Faversham are mentioned with Faversham later in an aged actors home.
American soldiers police Panama and Colon to curb election disturbances as fleets clash over the German front.
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