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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1937
Page
4
A biblical quotation asserts that preachers deserve support from the gospel they preach. The author argues the four gospels all originate in the first century and largely reflect their attributed authors.
The Enterprise notes a bountiful strawberry display from Mrs. John W. Miller of route three, praising large sweet berries and good local crops. It urges soil conservation, citing Peru where preserved land yields giant fruit, linking farming practices to prosperity and stable livelihoods.
The Randolph Tribune publishes a 54 page Industrial Progress Edition highlighting county growth and development. Asheboro and Randolph enterprises appear in the edition, reflecting strong industrial vigor and regional ties to nearby counties and communities.
Morris Watson who challenged the Wagner Labor Relations Act by offering himself as a sacrifice and winning reinstatement yesterday tendered his resignation. The action ends a hard fought case that vindicated him and affirmed protections for labor organizing activity under the Wagner Act.
The Supreme Court sided with Watson over the Associated Press on interpreting a law about rights. Watson chose to end a relationship that could not be mutually satisfactory, a move some call a Pyrrhic victory. His restraint and judgment highlight social progress driven by individual courage.
The Washington, touted as the world’s most beautiful capital, tops the nation in death rate per US Public Health Service figures. Climate and political humidity are cited as factors with little other explanation for the District’s outsize mortality.
Sir Harry Lauder jokes about saving dime pieces from his long career as a Pacific cruise ends. The 67 year old entertainer credits Woolworths and others for teaching the value of dimes as a handy exchange medium.
Bruce Craven discusses a 250000 state advertising campaign and urges cooperation with the State Historical Commission which is placing iron markers across the state. Each marker bears the stamp Made in Salem Virginia and Craven notes the irony that 1937 residents honored ancestors while neglecting themselves.
The Senate judicial committee rejection shifts the president’s court reform plan from a hopeful win to uncertain gains. The clash diverts attention from administrative flaws, risks stagnating legislation, and echoes Bruning in Germany as a costly misstep. Roosevelt persists despite rising political price.
Oklahoma A M zoology majors receive course credit for fishing under a professor’s supervision, establishing a legally empowered exemption from typical classroom requirements and creating a unique classroom activity tied to fieldwork.
A reader defends Sunday activity by citing Bible verses and questions when work on the Sabbath should be allowed. The writer argues against hasty criticism of steam shovel work and urges restraint, faith-based reflections, and mercy.
The House committee on flood control recommends directing the secretary of war to draft a comprehensive national flood control plan. It would include hydro electric power development and water and soil conservation. The panel estimates the cost would be billions, stressing urgent detailed planning to avoid further losses.
Cleveland reports show three slum clearance projects moving ahead yet few former residents can afford the new housing. Rents hover near six dollars a room while the previous residents could pay only about four. The result may be new slums despite demolition of the old.
President Roosevelt hooked a tarpon on the initial outing, a haul far below the average he previously reported for red herring.
A Spanish Rebel general reportedly fled his position in his underwear during a siesta hour attack raising questions about readiness. The incident also notes he may have been preparing for a shave, suggesting poor discipline amid the raid.
A concise description notes the steeplechase as a race where competitors must cross water jumps and barriers before rivals reach them, highlighting the tactical challenge of clearing each obstacle ahead of opponents.
Washington reports outline a possible White House move to shift the Supreme Court battle into the House while Roosevelt seeks enough Senate votes. Analysts gauge paths to a compromise on the Social Security Act and potential Justice resignations, notably Brandeis at age 81.
In New York on May 19 the shift from Royal Opera House seating to broadcast hangs is noted. Major Bowes Rudy Vallee and social pages mark the front row, with eight to ten weeks reserved for big shows. The piece also mentions six theaters hosting radio programs and Rockefeller Center ice rink as a new spectacle.
Outside the coronation delegates the tougher baseball players vent upset over slighting remarks about knee pants. The remark sparks tension among players and fans at the event.
A scientist noted that rattlesnakes do not hear in the usual sense and joked that they may also lack humor, suggesting a limited sensory repertoire and a dry punchline.
Italian soldiers, thrown into the sea by Spanish women near Bilbao, face repercussions as Mussolini vows action for the beach incident.
A regional survey finds the typical driver averages 45 miles per hour on highways and climbs grades at about 46.4 miles per hour. The results highlight standard driving pace and uphill performance in Michigan routes.
A radio broadcaster notes words such as judiciary and lingerie as persistent stumbles in studio work. He recalls colleagues' trepidation, the risk of mispronunciation, and the habit of avoiding tricky terms, with Howard Claney cited as a model for vocal precision.
Louis Sobol recalls a Saturday theater spell where 12 stages faltered as actors misread lines and delayed entrances while the 13th show saw a leading lady die between acts. Historians note such misfortunes recur. the writer adds a personal aside about two silly hobbies.
The Sheraton hotel in this city seeks a refund of 1178.05 from the city after recent reductions in electric rates. Refunds were granted to the Elwood hotel and the Southern Exposition building based on January 1916 calculations. A WHBM radio station will operate at the Sheraton ballroom during Chautauqua week May 21 25.
Dr William Louis Poteat will end his career as Wake Forest College president on June 1. The era concludes amid anecdotes of spring floods and a wave of new shaving devices and quirky souvenirs.
Hon J J Britt of Asheville will deliver the commencement address at the local high school auditorium tomorrow night. High Point women are urged to register for government service to ensure industrial help when men are called to the colors. Dr Thornwell Haynes, former High Point superintendent, is in Washington and may re enter consular service after duties in Helsingfors. Frank Weedon of Buie s Creek plans to return home to help in the forthcoming fight. Mrs J M Salsbury hosted a social yesterday in honor of her sister Mrs B B Darden of Norfolk. Nellie Martin and Annie Burrus visited friends in Greensboro yesterday.
Major General John J. Pershing will command a division of 25,000 regular troops to Europe immediately. The article notes efforts to reorganize the Russian army as part of broader war tensions and states the nation seeks peace without annexation or indemnities.
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