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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1934
Page
4
The text lists staff positions including Business Manager Geo F. Edwards National Advertising Manager Walter F. Hester Local Advertising Manager Mer. GM Waynick Editor and National Adviser roles for the paper.
A short biblical verse from Genesis 7 1 urges Noah and his family into the ark while a second line quotes B R Haydon on choosing right for its own sake. The two excerpts present a moral contrast between divine guidance and ethical motivation.
The article reports Samuel Insull evading extradition efforts for 17 months as Greece grapples with his movement. Greek authorities and public curiosity followed his travels, comparing his escape to scenes from other famous jailbreaks while officials debated expulsion and his illness.
Spring arrives with duties for homeowners in High Point. A New Deal era push urges residents to invest in house upkeep, repairs, and garden care to restore beauty, aid neighbors, and save relief funds for hard days.
A man in need of money roams the streets seeking employment while local businesses report a shortage of available labor. The brief notes his bid for day labor and the broader demand for workers in the area.
A Washington focus on boosting capital goods signals recovery says M. D. C. Crawford in Women's Wear Daily. He argues that history shows recovery comes from new productive forces, not consumer goods, with emphasis on reequipment of industries and new national wealth through modern machinery and expanded frontiers of demand.
A central cooperative ice distribution agency replaces horse drawn wagons with automotive delivery. The change cuts distribution costs and ends competing routes, mirroring reforms seen in other areas to save money for ice users.
The notice jokes about easing restrictions on imported liquor, contrasting it with bars people lean on late at night, hinting at policy changes without formal details.
Archaeologists announce the discovery of the Queen of Sheba’s ancient capital, described as a major historical find. The report hints at a rich urban center with palace structures and inscriptions, while urging attention to more local archaeological prospects.
The England libel case reveals Rasputin was fed poisoned cake and shot to death and beaten, with drowning cited in a sequence of events. If he resurfaces, his killers would be unsure how to proceed next.
Dr Hutchins argues for a reformed public education system extending to college level. He critiques current structures from elementary to junior college, urging six year elementary, four year high school, and a two-year postsecondary phase with separate general and technical tracks.
A stream of social notes brushes past figures from New York’s cultural scene. Mentions include George Rector, Erskine Gwynnne, Bari Carroll, Cliff Gordon, Eddie Duchin, Lindbergh, Barbara Hutton, Roy W. Howard, Dennis King, W. W. Hawkins, Karl Bickel, and Helen Keller portrait by Leon Gordon.
The piece notes John Vandercook and his wife trekking to remote regions for books. It mentions bearded figures like Van Dine and Oliver Herford at the Players, who are said to admire the beard trend with a hint of grudging respect.
The narrator recalls influential editors and dramatic newsroom moments from a bygone era. Vivid anecdotes name Vandercook, journalist prowess after Queen Victoria’s death, Watterson Rothacker, Rasputin as B G, and a maternity hospital waiting room scene. Personal quips and late night house reflections close the recollection.
The Manual of the United States appears in 18 languages and outlines the structure and functions of the government. The D A R distributes 200000 copies each year to public and educational institutions.
A. O. Raby writes from the city lake area praising the President and urging faith in better days. He notes the C W A project nearing completion in a few weeks and pleads for kindness, support, and mutual aid as workers persevere.
Thomasville resident B Fletcher Lassiter announces his bid for the Democratic nomination for Davidson county sheriff. Lassiter, a 24 year Thomasville resident born in Randolph, has worked 19 years with the Thomasville Chair Company and has long been active in the Democratic party.
An advertisement urges prudent mothers to use Creomulsion for any child’s cough or cold. It claims Creomulsion emulsifies creosote with six medicinal elements to soothe inflamed membranes and provide relief without narcotics, advising readers to obtain a bottle from their druggist.
An NC pharmacist developed a formula of several ingredients aimed at relieving most headaches in minutes. The ad claims B C can ease violent nerve headaches in about three minutes and also soothe muscular aches, colds, and neuralgia without habit forming drugs.
Puzzle clues appear listing a wide range of word associations and definitions for a Scandinavian composer themed crossword style quiz. The reader is prompted to fill entries from 1 to 55 across varied wordplay elements and partial phrases.
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