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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1936
Page
4
A compact spiritual reflection cites scripture from Chronicles about a tender heart before God and humility. It emphasizes that greatness requires compassion and contrition, noting the Lord’s ear toward those who weep and heed His words.
The Rev J G Broomfield reflects on eight hard years guiding Methodist Protestantism amid global threats like nationalism, racism, and armaments. He passes leadership to Rev J H Straughn as the church seeks renewal, stressing crisis moments require strong faith and mobilized church action.
As debates over the gospel reach new heights, leaders are criticized for talking instead of acting, with critics arguing urgent steps are needed for self-preservation and to fulfill the faith's global influence.
The Census Bureau shows North Carolina far ahead in cotton consumption, using over twice as much as the five New England states that once led the industry. The shift centers on the South, with manufacturing dispersing yet centralizing here, while wages and standards must rise to sustain growth without a regional chokehold.
The article notes strong attacks on Senator Bailey as candidates seek the Democratic nomination for the US Senate. It lauds Bailey’s strategic caution and intestinal fortitude, citing his praise for state Democratic leadership while focusing on his own renomination amid governor race pressures.
Albemarle, Hamlet and Kannapolis push the total to 23 cities aiding nine month terms to keep accredited status. High Point faces a Tuesday decision on supplementary school funding with tax impacts scaled to property value from 1.50 to 1500 annually.
The text weighs a $3,000 list amount and a potential increase of 50 cents a month against the benefit of AF for equal educational opportunity. It questions which side yields a greater advantage for a child facing life’s challenges and future schooling.
The Jeffersonian Democrat urges replacing McDonald and Hoey with Sand Graham, praising his experience as speaker, lieutenant governor, and World War I captain. The letter argues Graham is untainted by machine influence, progressive, and best suited to lead the Democratic ticket to victory. Graham’s wartime leadership and long state-service record are highlighted as decisive factors.
Bruce Catton laments heavy trucks clogging Wisconsin roads on weekends and holidays. The State Public Service Commission bans trucks on 21 highways from Memorial Day to September end, aiming to give motorists relief from noise fumes and delays on holiday trips.
The piece critiques Roosevelt's 1932 platform and its shift by 1936. It notes the Palmer draft influenced the withdrawal of prohibition, retrenchment, and reduced federal bureaucracy as core aims, and discusses potential paths for framing a new 1936 platform. It references Lippmann and concerns about constitutional conflicts and Supreme Court limits.
The article argues that declaring political plans would be politically ruinous for Roosevelt in 1936 and critiques using emergency rhetoric to redeem New Deal policies. It asserts recovery is not due to New Deal measures and notes the president’s aim to permanently alter the economic system, a view shared by his supporters.
A May 21 dispatch surveys the decline of 42nd Street and East Side street salesmen as many head to circuses or rely on relief. It notes their nomadic life, nicknames like Pete and Frisco Ned, and sparse profits. The piece contrasts their faded art with The Billboard and police detachment, while offering vignette glimpses of James Cagney and Faith Baldwin.
The piece argues a proposed approach will claim 1952 platform pledges were not violated, relying on propaganda and public gullibility. It condemns Roosevelt for lowering political standards and accuses some honorable men of justifying breach of faith as public cynicism grows.
The Secretary of State in Raleigh issued a certificate of incorporation for Dutch Laundry Inc of High Point. Authorized capital is 100 000 with 2 700 subscribed by H M Taylor Chester Greer Dewey Greer and others. Guests from Winston Salem stayed with Mrs R A Bice off Johnson Street. Miss Helen Alexander Long and Miss Mary Ragsdale left for Birmingham to join the First Brigade staff under General A H Boyden of Salisbury.
The Woman's Foreign Missionary Union of North Carolina held the first sessions of its mid year conference yesterday afternoon at the High Point Friends church. About 20 auxiliaries from across the state attended. A personally conducted tour of exhibits from various mission fields was featured and Dr. Raymond Binford of Guilford College spoke at the evening session.
A Woman's Club Music-Literature department met yesterday afternoon at Pickett Farm hosted by Mrs H D Bears. Reports from the recent State Federation meeting were presented by Mrs Owen-Smith and Mrs Earn.
Mrs. O. J. McCoy of Thomasville and guest Miss Beulah Korieder were visitors here yesterday joined by Mrs. Waldon and her little daughter.
Raleigh reports campaign fundraising for Senator Overman tops 883 dollars. Chapel Hill notes the 13th annual state high school baseball championship to be settled at Emerson Field Saturday afternoon with Clayton, Gastonia, and Winston-Salem in the western race after a tie. Been High School wins first annual high school free contest for North Carolina schools.
Testimony alleges showgirl Joyce Hawley attended a party hosted by theatrical producer Earl Carroll where champagne was drunk. Russell Scott, previously confined as insane, has been deemed sane and will face a new jury in the murder case.
The piece notes that young spenders remain notorious debtors with shops and tailors refusing delivery on COD terms until debts are pursued by lawyers. When forced to pay, they settle debts, while their social show at places like No. 21 and the Colony continues.
The busy 14th Street promenade draws the largest sidewalk crowd beside Broadway as evening shoppers stroll after dinner. Tony Pastor's hosts Maggie Cline Harrigan and Hart Pat Rooney Lot tie Gilson and The Four Cohana, drawing lively crowds to the glittering shops open until 11.
Thingumabohe Gabriel Paris modiste wakes for breakfast then fasts until lunch. Howard Thurston the magician began as a bellboy and learned tricks there. Edward loves Bolero and Keyt Cooper can play any tune by ear. Lily Pons to sing torch songs. Ethel Barrymore imitated by many mimics.
A puzzled shopper recalls approaching a man in the men’s hosiery department. He received a dismissive once over and the shopper murmured Silk hose. Harry Evans passing by exclaimed Hello, old sex to the moment.
A brief item reports an Atlantic City dentist biting a local tax collector amid community tensions. Police responded and investigated the incident, with no further details on injuries or charges disclosed.
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