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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1934
Page
4
A compact meditation contrasts sacred fire on the altar with the boundless abyss of eternity. The lines evoke enduring zeal in faith alongside the infinite reach of Miltonian imagination.
The Columbia University School of Journalism advisory board split with special jurors over awards for drama history and novels. The drama prize went to Sidney Kingsley for Men in White instead of Maxwell Anderson's Mary of Scotland. The history prize favored Herbert Agar's The People's Choice over Mark Sullivan's Over Here. The novel jury also differed, hinting at rising enthusiasm for literary work.
The Enterprise congratulates High Point college for winning the next fall convention of the North Carolina Collegiate Press association. The Hi Po, High Point college's newspaper, shows exceptional readability and discretion, with a well balanced appearance reflecting credit on the institution.
Scientists detect a massive Jovian storm and speculate that beneath the swirling clouds a deeper phenomenon or process could reveal additional planetary dynamics, suggesting further study and potential unseen events driving the gas giant's atmosphere.
The University of Chicago is assembling a large library with over 400000 maps. Officials say the collection will become a major geospatial resource, while security concerns loom about protecting the rare and valuable items from theft by gangsters.
The Federal Relief Administration awarded a substantial contract for cheese intended for the relief program. The letter notes baloney is not required and emphasizes ample free baloney supplies for all beneficiaries.
Young John Jacob Astor confesses no idea on a chosen business. The note advises others to decide early to avoid competition and chaos, reflecting the era's caution about rapid opportunity and the importance of timely planning.
Captain Charles D. Farmer says the North Carolina highway patrol is stretched by extra duties as gas tax collectors and inspectors added by the 1933 General Assembly. Patrollers can cover 50–100 miles daily now, but without tax work could patrol 250–300 miles, with an estimated 30 000 extra miles of highway watched for drunken driving and speeding each month.
The end of the NRA codes brought children back to state schools with a Raleigh survey showing 58.4 percent of boys and 39.6 percent of girls aged 14 to 16 returned to class. About half of the 2,171 displaced youths are back in school, while some left for marriage or domestic duties.
A compact critique of Prohibition noting that enacting the 18th Amendment did not end liquor issues. The piece argues that a law alone fails to solve the problem, as public discontent shifts from legal to illegal liquor, prompting renewed calls for reform.
The piece notes that prohibition and repeal failed to solve liquor problems and warns against believing law alone ends the fight. It cites Senator Borah delivering a strong indictment on liquor conditions in a recent Senate speech.
The piece argues that bootlegging persists and sales to minors continue despite repeal efforts. It notes the public pledge to curb the old-time saloon remains unmet and questions why enforcement of the newly promised standards has been weak as repeal is implemented.
The author urges studies of educational films to speed learning and notes looming federal housing action to boost recovery and slum clearance. They warn against Fascist temptations as Art J. Smith’s Khaki Shirts case dissolves into a cautionary political footnote.
Humor and adages on memory judgment and social advice. odd notes on newspaper life and attitudes toward women, conversation, and secrecy with quirky lines and maxims.
Several states are ending blue laws to cut costs and ease financial pressures, moving toward more flexible Sunday commerce and taxation policies amid fiscal concerns.
The taxpayer says I favor the sales tax because I know every cent goes to the government. Men with trouble getting an affirmative answer often become yes men for life.
The piece urges relying on friends for minor favors and learning from the outcome. It cautions that if a friend fails to help, one should not depend on him in real need and to seek sturdier support networks.
Wilbur B. Fosnay, former president of Foshay Utilities, starts a fifteen year term at Leavenworth penitentiary. He surrendered today and will serve the full period for his conviction.
The attorney general claims about 200000 gangsters operate in America while rumors of widespread nudity remain unproven. Officials caution against inflamed rhetoric and emphasize factual crime data.
A Canadian educator argues that a vocabulary of thirteen hundred words suffices for fluency in any language. He contends this core lexicon covers daily needs and simple conversations, while noting slang and cuss words require broader exposure for authentic communication.
English researchers explore methods to utilize less capable individuals in urban governance. The approach examines the American model of municipal government to identify practical applications and avoid inefficiencies.
In Baxter Street markets shoppers chase bargains while sleek sellers lure passers by with promises of treasures. The piece ponders Broadway decadence from the Palace corner to vaudeville’s fading glow and notes famed figures and ages reflecting on art and age.
A humorous item describes buying a dollar umbrella at a subway entrance during a shower. An attendant chases it down the street whenever it is left behind, and borrowers promptly return it. A later loan returns quickly, likened to a special messenger, with comic overtones.
Cape Cod residents adopt goat raising on expert advice to clear bushes and vines and to obtain milk from the herd. The practice showcases sustainable land management with livestock contributing to vegetation control and dairy output.
Answers follow the questions: 1. One in twenty reach six feet or more. 2. The beak keeps growing but constant use wears it back. 3. Theodore Roosevelt was the 26th U S president. 4. The poppy is linked to sleep. 5. New York City has the larger area than Philadelphia.
A 1910s style etiquette column answers common social questions. It states that a young man should not have the bride accept expensive gifts, the rehearsal should occur the evening before the wedding with a post rehearsal supper, and cautions against smacking lips eating fast or chewing noisily.
A compact note from Daily Lessons In English explains perfept misuses and pronunciation tips. It defines PERPETRATE as to commit an offense usually in a bad sense and urges vocabulary growth by using one word daily.
A Q and A style column offers quick home advice. It explains sealing stove cracks with a paste of wood ashes and salt when the stove is cold, using butter as a bruising salve to ease soreness and prevent discoloration, and boiling corned beef or ham starting in cold water.
Wachovia Bank & Trust Co as administrator notifies all claimants to present claims against the estate of N E B Corum of Guilford County by May 8, 1935. Debts owed to the estate should be paid promptly. Dated May 8, 1934.
A scrambled crossword style clue list references phrases and terms like Gaelic Morindin dye and Lucerne details. It hints at a historical memorial context, with scattered terms including Morindin dye and titles indicating a descriptive puzzle.
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