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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1938
Page
4
A meditation on mortality cites II Chronicles 12 16 noting Rehoboam burial in David’s city and Abijah’s succession. It also contrasts fear of death with the possibility that death may be the greatest good, attributed to W Mitford.
Southern Democrats on the rules committee oppose bringing wage and hour legislation to a full vote, arguing the bill aims to centralize industry and limit regional opportunity. They claim the measure would harm under developed areas while boosting federal control over wages and jobs.
An editorial argues against equating two famous men in a libel claim while criticizing Wall Street volatility. It warns that gambler's fever drives stock prices, urges a genuine open market, and defends free speech even for Nazi advocates, cautioned by the dangers of appeasement and tolerance.
The movement’s leader in New Jersey says members are done making excuses for their actions. He suggests Uncle Sam trade them to Germany for a shipment of the Nejomuller type. He rejects the swastika and Hitler’s emblem and spirit, noting Germany’s Anschluss vote while expressing doubt about German adherence to the Nazi cause.
The Enterprise editor contemplates Better Parenthood Week, urging moral reflection on child welfare, societal duties, and the use of resources amid militarism. The piece argues for spiritual renewal, personal sacrifice, and careful reading of scripture to guide parenting and civic action.
A High Point North Carolina column from April 28, 1938 considers different motives for reading the Bible. It contrasts readers who seek instruction with those who read for duty or status and warns against reading for mere argument or novelty.
A 1938 sketch traces Glenn Martin’s persistence from early disbelief to success in flight. It recounts his 1908 Santa Ana test and follows his rise as a leading aircraft designer and builder of the Martin Bomber and China Clipper, noting future plans for a heavy flying boat to London. Roosevelt and Lincoln framed the人物 inspiration.
A boy attempts to construct an airplane without ever seeing one. Neighbors doubt the feat, but he pursues a plan inspired by imagination and determination, seeking a breakthrough despite skepticism.
The state federation of Women's Clubs meets in session and endorses better American homes. They push for the Australian ballot and a labor law for children. Charlotte named next convention city. Park planned at the Deep River dam. Jamestown to cooperate with plans presented at the American theatre. Harry Kahne performs and recites popular poems in a unique act. Miss Beatrice Cobb of Morganton visits for welfare conference breakfast. Mrs. R. D. Johnson of Birmingham speaks at the federation then travels to Graham to visit her niece. Clemenceau says France cannot pay debts to the United States. Flood relief bill to be signed by the President. Charles M. Schwab receives the Bessemer gold medal in London. Connecticut drops suit against North Carolina over 1868 Carpet-Bagger bonds.
Sixty of High Point's prominent citizens acted as guarantors to fund a city chautauqua set for June 7 to 13. The MelLellan's store was entered last night with a small amount stolen from the cash drawer. Miss Ruth Wicker, a noted local graduate, left Monday for Camp Merritt New Jersey to volunteer for overseas service.
Frank Buck the animal man from Gainesville Texas weighs in at fifty four and sports salmon pink attire as he notes a growing tailoring problem. Gilbert White, sixty one this July, is a noted portrait painter from Michigan who lives in Paris. Luchow's on Fourteenth Street retains its German dining character with two entrances and strict etiquette including a bar for gentlemen. The establishment claims loyal patrons and long serving staff while offering pork knuckles sauer kraut grilled beef bones and imported cheeses including limburger. Daniel Frohman, eighty five, remains a hub of stage life through the Actors Fund and his Lambs and Players connections, hosting dinners with old neighbors and hometown ties.
Mrs Ernest Bunting visited Camp Sevier to spend time with her husband Sergeant Bunting. Miss Lucille Goldston recovers from surgery at High Point hospital. Mrs W E Blair of Greensboro visits Mrs S H Tomlinson. W L Knott leaves for Durham on business. Taft predicted a three to five year war. the French push in Amiens as Allied confidence grows.
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