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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1932
Page
4
A Bible verse urges strength and trust in God who will come with vengeance and salvation. A Goethe quote notes history's greatest benefit as its inspiriting enthusiasm.
Raleigh reversed daylight saving after a citywide clock forward caused confusion last Saturday. High Point declined to adjust its clocks following Raleigh’s experience, suggesting the state capital influenced local timing decisions.
A two day garden tour in High Point showcases private home gardens to support state and local garden clubs. Proceeds fund publish a North Carolina gardening book and promote floral beauty as a tourism asset, drawing on Charleston as a model for profitable flower gardens. The piece urges public gardens to supplement private ones to develop a statewide beauty network.
The Honolulu trial for the honor slaying ends with a guilty verdict but a full pardon by the territorial governor. The judge and jurors reportedly favored the pardon, pleasing the public as the defendants escape further punishment.
The Lindberghs’ missing child is said to have adjusted to new associations within days after the kidnapping. Observers note memory of home and parents faded, and speculate the criminals may have sea links, while hoping the child remains healthy and untroubled.
An editorial urges action to end monetary paralysis and wage recovery, warning that joblessness and hoarded cash threaten the nation while vast untapped resources and industrial strength promise a rebound. It calls readers to study the Manufacturers' Record view on America's abundant water power minerals and soil and to pursue renewed confidence.
H Gordon Selfridge left for home after a ten day U S visit noting American retailers face a survival battle yet maintain good morale. He said success hinges on a composite of alertness nerve courage and steadfast purpose distinguishing strong stores from weaker ones. He spoke while visiting merchant friends in New York Boston Philadelphia and Chicago.
Mr Selfridge notes merchants must rely on courage and steady service to attract buyers who will pay fair profits. He laments overproduction in cotton and wheat and a store for every person, yet praises an indomitable merchantial spirit and contrasts it with a depressed Wall Street mood.
A writer argues that “you must spend money to make money” and cites an interior decorator’s retrenchment as a caution. She cut her telephone to save costs, harming customer access and business, suggesting wiser cuts or preserving convenience for clients.
Alice Liddell’s guardian Mrs. Alice Hargreaves attends Columbia University's centennial tribute to Lewis Carroll on his birth anniversary. The essay highlights how the fairy tale remains a bright, comforting escape amid modern gloom, underscoring themes of faith and imagination.
An American delegate told the disarmament conference that the United States does not consider a battleship an offensive weapon, illustrating how definitions depend on perspective.
A historian argues Columbus may not have landed at San Salvador. The remark raises questions about the discovery narrative and leaves open debate about the voyage’s outcome.
Tick On, Mrs. L. G. Kaufman’s colt, emerges as a strong Derby favorite after other leading contenders suffer injuries. Universe, T. M. Cassidy’s nominee and winner of the Wood Memorial, bows to a lame foreleg and faces uncertain Derby start. Burning Blaze and Top Flight also crippled or withdrawn as Derby week approaches at Churchill Downs.
National League leaders include Critz of the Giants batting .400 and Whitney of the Phillies at .397 with top marks in runs and hits. P Waner of the Pirates leads in doubles and steals, while Terry of the Giants and Collins of the Cardinals pace home runs.
United Press wrestling results show Dick Shikat of Philadelphia pin Fritz Kley of Germany in New York Ridgewood Grove. Joe Maynard of Long Island pinned Jack Burke of St Louis, with several decisions and throws listed across Newark and St Louis venues.
Paul Dunlap UNC third baseman with .407 last year and .431 this season has been offered a contract by the Washington Senators and will likely sign next month though he has one more year of eligibility remaining at Chapel Hill.
In Portland Oregon two masked men entered the Rose City veterinary hospital and robbed Dr G Huthman and an assistant of forty dollars after passing by forty two dogs kept there. Police pursue suspects and review security footage.
Virginia's baseball team rides a 10–1 mark with six games left and prospects of the best Cavalier record since 1924. They head to North Carolina for a two game series at Chapel Hill and Greensboro, aiming to stay one up in the series for the first time since 1926 as the all time series stands Virginia 45 Carolina 44.
In Atlanta on May 5 Tennessee clubs chase the top spot as Memphis Chickasaws crushed Atlanta 15 to 2 and Chattanooga beat Birmingham 10 to 5. Knoxville fell to Little Rock 9 to 2, Nashville edged New Orleans 6 to 4 in 10 innings. Jackson beat Montgomery 9 to 7, Macon lost to Mobile 3 to 1, and Selma won two from Columbus 6 to 4 and 4 to 3.
Hack Wilson, back on the diamond in a Brooklyn Dodgers uniform, arrives at Wrigley Field for a celebratory welcome from Cubs fans. The veteran slugger, famed for his Cubs years, draws cheers when he hits and boos on errors, as the Robins open the season at the historic park.
In Louisville on May 6 the pre derby sports program opens with a wrestling card led by Jack Reynolds of Cincinnati defending the world welterweight title claim against Alexander Burns of Palm Beach. Tomorrow’s derby eye card features a ten round non-title bout between Jackie Fields of Los Angeles the welterweight champion and Henry Firpo of Louisville.
The U S Bureau of Standards demonstrates a pulling machine capable of applying a 2,300,000 pound force to test anchor chains. The device represents a high capacity stress tester for maritime equipment and related fastenings.
In Charlotte on May 5 Wake Forest defeated Delaware 7 to 6 after a ninth inning rally. Duke lost 18 to 5 to Fordham in New York with six errors and 14 hits. North Carolina tennis extended its win streak to 43 with a 9 to 0 victory over Army. Annapolis saw Duke fall 6 to 2. Elon beat Lendy Rhyne 7 to 4 on home soil in the lone collegiate baseball tilt.
Swiss air service shows rising business with 2,366 paying passengers carried last year versus 18,213 in 1930. Airmail and freight poundage also increased despite the mountainous terrain and efficient operations.
A crossword style list with clues covering geography languages and common words. Includes horizontal and vertical entries such as country belonging to Prussia mountains separating Europe and Asia and various everyday terms.
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