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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

May 01, 1939

Page

4

Morning Prayer Verse by Luther Quotation

A brief biblical quotation from Psalms 5 3 and a Luther maxim about brief prayer.

May Day address warns of militarized youth in Germany

An May Day speech cites Germany as heavily armed and warns that 25 percent of the world’s 250 million children are drawn into war risks or persecution. It notes college students favor peace and suggests restoring a humane, scientifically minded Germany before it proves well armed.

Epen Germany Christian Science Monitor United States Reich Woodrow Wilson Hitler

North Carolina Roads Reassess Faults and Funding

A North Carolina conference noted the 60 000 mile road system relies on gasoline levies and licenses with no property tax. A US Bureau of Roads survey cited aging pavements narrow bridges and many dirt roads requiring constant maintenance and modernization funding.

North Carolina American Society of Civil Engineers Pinehurst James S. Burch Union United States Bureau of Roads Survey

YMCA mulls Russell street health club addition

With no immediate prospect to finish the local YMCA building the association considers adding a health club area on Russell street. The expansion could cost five to six thousand dollars and would provide more space at a modestly higher price.

Y.M.C.A Russell Street

Health club plans for YMCA expansion discussed

The plan urges generous space for a YMCA health club expansion modeled on North Carolina associations. It notes higher membership fees, electric baths, and masseurs, aiming to fund growth through the service while expanding local association facilities and influence. It cites Raleigh and Greensboro as supporting examples.

North Carolina Y.m.c.a.s Raleigh Greensboro

War talk harms sensitive youth in Los Angeles case

A 17 year old Los Angeles boy dreamed of war, refused to kill, and went out in a distressed mood. He walked away from home, signaling the troubling impact of war talk on youth.

Los Angeles Calif

When Did Republicans Control High Point N C

Letter from S H Goodman asks readers to recall when the Republican party governed High Point before Democratic control begun in 1931. He notes a longstanding non partisan city government prior to 1931 and seeks older residents’ memories. The item also mentions actress Kitty Carlisle and a fashion award.

High Point N. C the Enterprise Republican Party Democratic Party S. H. Goodman Kitty Carlisle

Broadway gossip and power circles spill through Walter Winchell notes

A rapid mix of society, politics, and show business rumors runs through Walter Winchell’s column. It notes Barbara Hutton’s circle, Cardinal elevation hints, Amelia Earhart’s widow, Goebbels and FDR timing, Hamburg gossip, and theater and nightlife jabs from New York to Washington with named figures and events.

Local News Briefs From High Point Text

A silver loving cup was awarded to Jones & Peacock of High Point by the National Surety Company of New York for second place among their agents in the state in an increased production contest for surety and casualty business. Boy leaders will take over city government tomorrow. David Parsons serves as mayor for one hour. Mrs. Farrell Gray returns from Danville. Mrs. Jack Grubb from Goldsboro. Miss Elizabeth Wannamaker from Columbia, S C. The Wadenburg case at Gastonia heads to a jury. U S Senate may vote on farm relief. The High Point Enterprise becomes property of R B Terry J P Rawley associates. Rawley remains manager. Farmers and businessmen seek a High Point creamery, with George M Buch addressing the meeting.

Robert S. Phillips Fredonia Drive Hollywood California Mr. Phillips Frank Hawks Phillips Carl S. Letts Flushing Michigan Admiral Peary North Pole Fort Conger Karolin Sabo Edward Corsi Department of Welfare New York City Corsi Jane Addams Hull House Chicago Faye W. Bowman Box Woodward Oklahoma Will Durrant Jones & Peacock of High Point National Surety Company of New York David Parsons Farrell Gray Danville O. B. Peatross Jack Grubb Goldsboro Elizabeth Wannamaker Columbia, S. C Wadenburg Gastonia U. S. Senate Europe America High Point Enterprise R. B. Terry J. P. Rawley and Associates Parker R. Anderson Rawley J. J. Farriss South Main Street George M. Buch Asheville

Debate Over Neutrality Law Shapes Wartime Fears

Bruce Catton in Washington reviews the neutrality law debate between supporters who fear a European war is near and opponents who warn backing France and England could spur greater conflict. He cites Raymond Buell and Frederick Libby and recalls 1919 Versailles tensions as context.

Centenary prayer service at Wesley Memorial Church

Mrs. W. S. O Neal led a centenary prayer service at Wesley Memorial Church last night. G H King with the 81st Division cabled that he has sailed from France for America and will arrive in High Point soon. Carter Dalton is recovering from a tonsillectomy at High Point Hospital.

W. S. O'Neal Wesley Memorial Church G. H. King France America High Point Carter Dalton High Point Hospital

Roosevelt to be waxed in new radio disk series

A Times Square debate over labor and politics unfolds as Roosevelt era plans to record and release 15 minute interviews with the president and cabinet are announced. The National Emergency Council will distribute disks to 150 stations starting May 9 with subsequent cabinet and agency head disks.

Roosevelt United States Government National Emergency Council Lowell Mellett NEC Mellett

View of life shapes marriage say Dr. Leland Wood

Dr. Leland Foster Wood, noted authority on marriage for the Federal Council of Churches, says success in marriage depends on the ability to see life from the other person’s standpoint.

Leland Foster Wood Federal Council of Churches

Canadian Finance Minister Warns Public Spending Relies on Government Control

Charles Dunning argues public spending can relieve but not cure economic woes and warns that a full shift of business into government hands would be required to achieve lasting relief.

Charles Dunning Canada

Missionaries in India Hear U S Baseball Broadcasts

In India missionaries follow U S baseball broadcasts by radio arriving at 2 a m each day. An error by the home team proved so frustrating it taxed even a preacher's patience.

India U. S

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