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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1939
Page
4
In a Ro tarioan address A J Maxwell revenue commissioner is praised for his grasp of state finance and North Carolina's character. The piece discusses European diplomacy, press influence, and a cautious view toward war, urging steadfast US resolve and belief in local capability.
The article notes elementary students studying the city’s sights in spring with a focus on Dr. D B Carrick’s daffodil gardens around Montlieu and Main. It also highlights a Brooklyn man who gave ten dollars to the tax effort, praised as the Number One American for his civic gesture.
Dr. Carrick left an important Cornell professorship to return to his boyhood home and cultivate flowers. Daffodils are his focus as he builds a thriving bulbs business. For High Point flower lovers the bloom is the highlight, with profit secondary to the beauty on display.
The Public Welfare News notes that average December 15 1938 old age assistance payments in North Carolina were 9.30 dollars, with nationwide context indicating broader aid levels. This brief highlights welfare distribution figures and regional comparison.
The Lexington Dispatch notes the General Assembly plans to raise the annual old age assistance for two fiscal years but warns thousands of applicants still lack places on the roll. Even with increases, payments will be pitifully small and many debts will stay unaddressed, disappointing the elderly who hoped for relief.
A first person column aboard the Lady Hawkins sailing from St. Kitts argues there is nothing new under the sun. It cites ancient Rome Babylon and medieval Europe to illustrate repeated human patterns from prices and debt to public works and governance.
A compilation of remarks by Dr Eduard Benes Mayor La Guardia SEC Chairman Douglas and Dr Walter H Judd criticizing false peace remedies and optimistic schemes while noting wartime realities and the impact of occupation. The passage ends with a jibe about age pension timelines and youth eligibility.
Walter Winchell On Broadway column notes 1940 presidential talk via Hull and F D R factions, Katharine Hepburn Philadelphia Story premiere, Arlington screen episode extended, Equity minimums for Broadway actors, producers queried, Wall Street film receipts in decline, Earle Waldr on ghosting Belle Livingston memoirs, Spanish Inquisition prop display, Jack Warner’s son being escorted by Lorraine Sender to New York.
The wife of an oil executive caused a ruckus at the Stork Club prompting ejecting the entire party. Police cars arrived after the disturbance and flashlight photos capture her in a moment of confrontation. The club plans to mail the pictures to her as a lesson. Frances Williams of Jack Osterman's Little Club on 52nd Street is praised for her poise and blue eyes.
Last night Irene Dunne starred in Love Affair at the Music Hall to strong applause while chatter about Spring and new songs named Don't Worry About Me by Aina Constant stirred audience chatter. A Chilean Foreign Service wage cut and a note on World-Telly letter about Hitler as an anagram added cosmopolitan color to a night of entertainment and gossip.
Readers respond to an editorial on school teachers with one Philadelphia teachers accused of subversion. The writer praises Artie Hand at the Glass Hat and recalls conversations about war as men prefer to end the conflict quickly.
A reader notes a new hair or facial cover that is worn daily and removed at night and predicts public reaction. The John D. Coughlin family awaits a June blessed event. The question asks why Congress has not approved the $5,000 award to G Man Ramsey’s widow and child after his death in a West gun duel. The writer urges informing Attorney General Murphy and anticipates the Dies hearings will bring excitement.
A circulating quip claims Chamberlain asked for Mr Hitler's umbrella at the Munich windup and Hitler offered a keepsake souvenir. The punch line has Chamberlain declaring the umbrella for himself, a supposed jab at the Czech crisis.
Norman Bel Geddes met the President and other officials in Washington yesterday to discuss a broad new national road system featuring expanded use of WPA labor. Four girls started an Irene Club to locate performers who appeared in all Irene companies and Dorothy Wright is helping spread the word. Lady Vine auditioned at Versailles on Wednesday displaying a personable stage presence and a song routine.
A spring Community Chest drive is planned for Wednesday May 15. The High Point Y will hold an annual membership meeting Thursday night. Several people may announce for city council seats this week. The Ritz Theatre in West End has been sold to L W Unkle of Lancaster PA. Diphtheria clinics will run in schools over the next weeks with toxin antitoxin given with parental consent. High Point College debaters defeated Wake Forest with HPC members Ralph Mulligan Milbourne Amos and Wake Forest debaters W E Brown D R McCrary.
In Washington Bruce Catton outlines why America must balance peace with defense against totalitarian threats. He argues democracy rests on individual freedom and must oppose regimes that subjugate people, justifying aid to democracies like France and warning against isolationist neutrality laws.
Mrs Garland Alder man of Greensboro spends the weekend with friends. Miss Alberta Wineskie visits Statesville with sister Mrs Ben Cooper. Mrs W C Jones attends Prof T E Whitaker funeral at Oak Ridge Friday afternoon.
Southern floods have exacted a heavy toll of lives and property. Governor Gardner still has many offices to fill. A Washington report states Senator Cole Blease of South Carolina gave the Republican party 500 during the last campaign. Thousands could not view Marshal Foch's body in Paris today due to crowds.
A new concern, Officeg Supply Company, will begin operations in the city around April 15. A revival at West End Baptist Church draws large crowds under Rev. S. F. Morton. The Salvation Army announces a local and Southwide drive starting May 19.
Mrs J C Smith visits Raleigh friends. Dr and Mrs J J Hamlin stay in Asheboro with relatives. Miss Mar remains unnamed while Mana Zucca is identified as a woman after prior mislabeling.
Translux newsreel at Madison venue trims content to avoid offending anti New Deal audiences. Cuts emphasize Lew Lehr and Miami bathing beauties while omitting other material.
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