A Thought On Charity And Giving
A short devotional note cites Acts 20 35 teaching it is more blessed to give than to receive and calls true charity a plant divinely nursed by Cowper.
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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1932
Page
4
A short devotional note cites Acts 20 35 teaching it is more blessed to give than to receive and calls true charity a plant divinely nursed by Cowper.
A bid of 234800 for the High Point post office plus 120000 site cost and an offered 100000 for the current site suggests a total near 250000. The Greensboro postoffice cost is much higher. Officials emphasize utility over aesthetics while debating long range adequacy for growing High Point.
The piece surveys fierce public debate over taxing the nation to balance ends with strong views on the sales tax. It cites The New York Times and The Charlotte Observer noting that defeating the sales tax could hurt or help the Democratic Party's presidential prospects in 1932.
The Observer predicts a solidified party after House votes against sales tax imposition. Democrats chose a wiser path, aligning with party principles and appealing to voters. The noted savings for common people could shift political support, while the ultimate impact hinges on any substitute tax plan.
Greensboro officials weigh removing their city manager after a council vote to discharge him. The manager refuses to resign, leaving the fate of the $7 200 annual salary in question as city finances face pressure and public spending scrutiny.
The Associated Press calls J. C. B. Ehringhaus middle-aged and the piece questions how men perceive aging. It argues middle age is a mindset tied to pace and vigor, not just years, noting Ehringhaus remains youthful in energy while considering aging as physical decline only with definite deterioration.
The Guilford county board of education operates as the largest public spending body with little public drama. It directs substantial revenue use and generally avoids conflicts, though disputes over new school locations occasionally arise, sparking minor protests.
Dr. Dred Peacock, long time member, is chosen chairman of the board following the death of Charles H. Ireland. Peacock is noted for devotion to the board’s work and years of service, making his selection natural.
The piece argues that the House tax dispute reveals widespread discontent but also showcases the U.S. system as a responsive safety valve. It warns that public frustration could spark riots or revolution if lawmakers fail to act, yet emphasizes Congress can channel pressure without upheaval.
Frank Pauletta, jailed in West Virginia for a murder dating from 1914, was found to be the same man who escaped and led a reforming life in Pennsylvania as a coal miner and family man. His execution was set for April 22, raising questions about punishment for reformed escapees.
Prohibition Administrator Woodcock forbids foreign competitors at the coming Olympic trials from bringing beer or wine to the United States for training. The rule aligns with the American prohibition system and may irritate visiting athletes who are accustomed to such beverages in their training regimes.
Report notes Congress plans to rescue railroads using taxpayer money, aiming to avert widespread disruptions and losses for the industry and workers. The proposal signals a major federal commitment amid ongoing transportation challenges.
Jimmy Walker travels to Hot Springs for a rest break while most mayors remain in their offices, signaling a different approach to downtime and leadership.
A fashion expert proclaims the comeback of walking sticks as a style accessory and prompts public curiosity about whether walking itself will regain popularity alongside the trend.
A man in Washington declares he will not eat to protest and attract Congress. The remark is noted as optimistic, with the reporter noting others have failed to secure attention.
The 1952 presidential race is seen focusing on Muscle Shoals as a key topic. The quote suggests the project will split or shape political debate and voter priorities in the campaign.
The remark notes a side effect of persistent low mood where individuals resist prosperity and are not urged to seek success. It emphasizes a counterintuitive stance that may limit ambition and personal growth.
In The Enterprise letter, the writer argues that the Reciprocal of T. H. Masten and Company of Kansas City offers compensation insurance in the state but warns the public that such plans are long available, risky, and essentially a partnership with potential assessments, noting wide losses in the sector and cautioning against shopping for bargain insurance or stock assessments.
Philadelphia dispatch reports Agnew T. Dice 70 president of the Reading railroad died of heart disease in a street car. He had served as president for 16 years and was returning home with his wife when he slumped. Dr. Joel T. Boone, nephew to President Hoover, was among those noted.
Hyannis Maes reports the West Barnstable Congregational Church built in 1681, believed to be the oldest Congregational church in America, will be remodeled. Architects call it a premier example of ship architecture with roof beams supported like a ship’s deck.
A novel road safety idea on Colonel Edward H. R. Green’s 530 acre estate in Round Hill Massachusetts uses signs saying Go Slow Bump Ahead. Drivers anticipate bumps but none appear, aiming to curb speeding.
Boston report notes the Massachusetts state prison now houses 140 lifers. It mentions Jesse Pomeroy as the nation’s oldest lifer by service, transferred to Bridgewater state farm about three years ago after more than fifty years at state prison.
Showers at the start of the week with a chance of showers Wednesday or Thursday except in the Florida peninsula. Cooler on Monday and Tuesday, temperatures rise midweek, then cooler again Friday or Saturday.
Blushing USC student body president and track athlete Francis Bushard is named the co ed's ideal by members of the Amazons 4 S C women's service organization at the University of Southern California.
Coldaale residents urge St Marys Russian Orthodox church to restrain the sexton from ringing bells too loudly on Sunday morning to protect their rest.
Thomas H. Beck, magazine editor and state fisheries and game board chairman, sponsors legislation to license cats. He denies being a cat hater and says the proposal would benefit felines.
In Winstead Connecticut eight grandchildren of Mr and Mrs S J Rogers heard their infant sister call her aunt. The child was recently born to the couple with Rogers a prominent 70 year old manufacturer.
In Ridgefield Connecticut the Grange ended a heated meeting by deeming sweethearts in front seat areas nearly as dangerous to motorists as backseat drivers.
Cameron Wisconsin reports that Daniel Willard started railroading in 1884 with the Soo Line, arriving from a New England college to work as a brakeman. He later rose to become president of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad and chaired a Chicago wage conference.
Loveland Colorado ends its traffic light operation at 10 p m as part of a city economy program approved by the council. The move affects vehicular flow during night hours and reflects broader budget cuts across municipal services.
In Lynn Massachusetts a petition to the city council asks cleanup of junk piles near Alley Street. Fifteen month old Allen M Horlick’s name appears, his father notes the child’s greater health risk from the piles than adults.
Nine year old Maya Jirasek, accompanied by the Detroit Symphony Orchestra, made her debut as a concert pianist in Detroit. The prodigy, who began playing at age three, performed a movement from Mozart.
Turkey raising represents a $100,000 a year industry in the North Platte Valley. In 1931 the 740 members of the North Platte Valley association handled 442,737 pounds of turkeys, bringing in $98,606. Marketing cost was fixed at 0.91 of a cent per pound.
A revolving greenhouse on the Albert C. Burrage estate in Beverly Falls Massachusetts supports up to 10 000 seedlings on sloping shelves. The 12 by 12 feet structure sits over a 10 foot cistern and can be rotated to keep plants in continuous sunlight all day.
In Banning California a ducklike bird with red eyes and a five inch pointed beak, after a geese flock objected, was grounded. Rescued by a passerby and kept in a tub to recover, the bird died.
Washington reports Speaker Garner loses grip over Democratic House during sales tax fight while Franklin D. Roosevelt strengthens his bid for the Democratic presidential nomination. Roosevelt wins Georgia counties and gains prestige as Garner fades from the scene in a political drama likened to a Texas cyclone.
A blue kid leather sandal in a cut out style appears for afternoon and informal evening wear. A fog colored kid sandal in semi formal design leads the spring fashion scene with bold stylish details.
At age 92 William H. Hewins remains active in public service and his private insurance business. He has served the town as treasurer and clerk for 50 years, performing both roles along with his private work.
In the Lake Chelan region Roman candles firecrackers and dogs were used to drive deer from orchards after they damaged tree shoots during moonlit nights. The effort aimed to protect crops in Cashmere and surrounding areas.
Dr. Lee D. Dice, curator of materials at the University of Michigan, conducts an intensive study of mouse habits. He has collected 3,000 mice and housed them in 1,000 cages in Ann Arbor.
University of Michigan athletes report an all time high in academic eligibility with only five of 397 students across a dozen intercollegiate sports failing to meet the required average this semester.
College freshmen will be eligible to compete in the NCAA boxing tournament at State College on April 8 and 9. The event serves as an Olympic tryout for men aiming to enter the 1932 Olympic boxing competition, so qualified freshmen may participate.
New Haven faces a unique tax predicament as Yale University, its affiliated hospital, and the Institute of Human Relations hold property exempt from taxation totaling over a quarter of the city's assessments. The tax-exempt base amounts to 131,926,032 dollars, creating a substantial revenue gap for the city.
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