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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1938
Page
4
A biblical verse from I Kings 12 7 speaks of serving the people and gaining long term service as a reward for wise speech. A later meditation by Sir Philip Sidney notes we become willing servants bound by virtuous bonds.
A letter deplores Secretary Hulls appeal aiding refugees from Germany and Austria. It calls the move ill advised and unhelpful, arguing most nations offer asylum and warning official relief schemes may harm U.S. interests while highlighting the delicate balance between compassion and diplomacy.
The piece argues Congress will pass the reorganization bill with pivotal votes secured by fear of job loss. It notes high presidential popularity and a direct push toward influencing primaries. Supporters are vocal but outnumbered. lawmakers fear betraying trust if they hold back.
The piece argues that a constitutional amending bill would centralize executive power, risking democratic checks and balances. It notes a strong drys push for a general referendum on whiskey stores, predicts a heated General Assembly fight with minority opposition and a high political stake ahead.
Observers admire the labor behind the Wrenn street crossing and the High Point Depression project, stressing cautious use of wood steel and concrete. The piece warns against flawed construction citing the Catawba bridge collapse and urges proper materials and workmanship for lasting safety.
Opinion traces how dry leaders blocked a statewide plebiscite on prohibition, opposing even quick submission of the 21st amendment. The wets built local option gains as dry ranks split, with Dr. W. L. Poteat a vigorous opponent of national repeal, shaping North Carolina’s dry stance.
The essay argues happiness comes from enthusiasm for chosen interests whether astronomy, poultry farming, or estate care. It cites Julian Detmer of Tarrytown New York who gardens with twenty six workers and keeps a pencil by his bed to plan tomorrow. It urges energetic living and daily worthy acts as a path to longer life.
WPA funded free music program reshapes a tough New York neighborhood. Boys formerly in gangs now attend social dances at the Boys’ Club on East 111th Street where a Federal Music Project orchestra plays. Club founder Harriman’s guest noted the activity helps use up excess energy for relief families.
Washington reports on Sumner Welles’s stance toward Mexico’s oil expropriation and fair compensation, Mexican prospects to market oil, and U S veterans bonus certificates, with Treasury expense display at the Treasury building illustrating Washington frugality.
Theodore and Antonios Antonakos, juniors at High Point college, chosen editor in chief and business manager of the Zenith for next year. Fraser evangelistic party welcomed at the YMCA with Mr Fraser recalling Sir Walter Scott. State Highway commission finds English street the most congested stretch on Highway No 10 from Morehead City to Murphy. Mrs Garland Alderman visits Asheville for weekend. Emma Younts visits brother in Davidson country. Misses Windley and Wortham stay with Miss Dot Stamey. Roy Spearman travels to Louisville for commercial photographers meeting. Workmen's compensation act anticipated by next state legislature. Britain seeks reduction of battleship tonnage from 35000 to under 30000.
The city water was declared free of harmful bacteria by the state laboratory. Rev James A Clarke spoke at a patriotic meeting at the high school auditorium about the Kaiser and the devil. Wanda Robbins visited Greensboro with Mrs J C Penny. Sgt John Carroll returned to Camp Sevier. Carter Dalton judged the Trinity Swarthmore debate in Durham on the 25th inst. First Sergeant Ernest E Bunting spent the weekend here en route to Camp Sevier after escorting a deserter at Ramseur. German casualties were reported in News Briefs.
New York writer Charles B Driscoll reflects on city life with quick sketches from Times Square subway crowds to familiar figures like Jimmie Howard and Frances Howard of the movies. He notes sensory city details and muses on ethics among columnists and editors.
Kirsten Flagstad drew a roaring ovation at the Dutch Treat Club after singing two songs with her young sister and a club member’s composition It is Morning The usually reserved audience rose and cheered wildly expressing unrestrained emotion at her performance lifting the mood of the room.
A packed Players Theater honored John Gielgud in a moving tribute. Messages arrived from Otis Skinner John Barrymore and Sir John Forbes Robertson while Gielgud, moved to tears, acknowledged the praise with emotion.
A witty quip from Albert Payson Terhune warns that lending a fountain pen without its cap invites mishap as no one will risk pocketing an uncapped pen. The remark underscores careful handling of delicate writing instruments.
Reports indicate 100000 men are engaged daily in World War operations. Bombardment of Paris by the Bosche resumes as heavy German attacks are repulsed north of Baupaume. American engineers earn praise in France for transportation work.
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