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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1935
Page
4
A discussion on the mismatch between current industry stats and business sentiment cites a writer in economics. He notes that while some sectors show weak figures, overall activity and national income rose in the first quarter, supporting continued production and distribution even without soaring profits.
A revival trend shows Dickens work David Copperfield drawing strong crowds as audiences respond to sentiment and virtue. Adaptations featuring characters like Mr. Micawber attract both children and parents, offering a refreshing tonic amid shifting tastes in film.
The current clean-up trend is contrasted with past days of neckless spending, as producers face the box-office pull. The piece notes the enduring appeal of David Copperfield and its draw for audiences, implying sustained interest despite shifting tastes.
The National Congress of Parents and Teachers launches its tenth annual Spring Pre-School Clinics across all states to prepare children entering school next fall. It aims to free kids from remediable defects, promote yearly physicals, and educate parents on child health and family well being.
A New York department store drew sharp criticism by praising French sheer chiffon hosiery over American products. The Underwear and Hosiery Review bought samples of both and had the United States Testing Company assess construction and strength. The study found American hose superior in stretch and yarn weight, with fewer defects, and noted American stock being more robustly built. Buyers at major shops echoed the finding, arguing imported does not guarantee higher quality or beauty.
A well known Kansan who jokes and hums the tune Dust Gets in Your Eyes finds himself in a physical altercation. The humorous figure's antics lead to a reported fistic encounter reflecting a clash between performance and trouble.
Bruce Catton notes Lane county voters recalled a state representative for breaking a campaign pledge to vote for a memorial on the Townsend plan. He argues recalls could curb broken promises. He cites Meredith Nicholson case on heart balm suits and Sen McNabee in New York, noting money cannot restore virtue.
The piece argues North Carolina farm tenants should diversify beyond cotton and tobacco. It urges tenants to grow gardens, raise livestock, and rely on landlords to support progressive farming. It contends self sufficiency improves economic independence despite high crop prices.
Advertisement warns against hiring or harboring Ben Nichols, a colored wake hand under contract with R H Johnson in 1935, left without cause. The note, seen as ironic given the Emancipation Proclamation, could imply a plea of guilt to peonage if genuine.
The Norfolk Ledger Dispatch notes that Eastern North Carolina's bootleg liquor trade is nearly paralyzed. It warns that any interference with the illicit alcohol they produce could leave operations unable to function at all.
Poem reflects on enduring friendship across time and distance. It praises loyal friends who understand both good and bad, who help one another travel life’s journey and rekindle memories of past joys. The speaker, Victory P. Hammer, honors lifelong companionship and shared kindness.
Washington observers report a cooling of Roosevelt support within his own party as policymakers, including Huey Long, challenge New Deal programs. Senate battles increase friction among cabinet members and federal agencies while postmaster Jim Farley faces focused political pressure ahead of 1936.
New York analysts report France pressed the United States for a firm promise to avoid future dollar devaluations ahead of the Franco-Belgian conference. Officials rejected pledges while warning that Europe’s arming spree could strain budgets and boost gold prices, impacting the stabilization fund which would need to buy foreign currencies to support the dollar.
Last year's banana peel aside, New Yorkers doubt war is near. They argue Hitler acts under economic strain and internal unrest, and that the United States will not bankroll another slaughter. France guards its gold, while flagging a possible embargo. Correctives warn holding companies face forced liquidation and loss of assets, fearing dissolution if they fail to justify utility.
New York reports Noel Coward faced his first setback since his triumphs as Point Valaine faltered with critics and public despite high expectations. Coward plans solitude and new work after the disappointing run. Gloria Vanderbilt and Woollcott’s books also draw attention amid fashion notes and radio-driven popularity trends.
The article describes Major Bowes hosting late night gatherings above the Capitol theater. Celebrities from stage radio and opera mingle in a sprawling spread featuring a mince pudding miscellany. Ponselle Tibbett Warfield Webber and Gracie Allen are pictured in lively company with guests including Col Stoopnagle Bud and Tony Pastor nights.
Political observers foresee Huey Long splitting the South in 1936 and causing regional rifts. The piece compares his antics to spinach and notes administration concern over cotton prices and broader objectives.
Gilbert Seldes bids farewell to radio failing to reach the studio on time. Several nights weekly he arrives breathless, while a harp pianist fills the gab with improvisations. He has been a finance figure who never knuckled to vote and, after a few weeks, cried Tell with it and flounced out.
A reporter quit a city editorship after a clash with the managing editor. The narrator stormed in, hesitated, and then left for the mines, with the blonde editor asking if he wanted anything as he departed.
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