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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1936
Page
4
A compact reflection cites Ecclesiastes 6 7 on labor for sustenance and unfulfilled appetite, followed by a Shakespearean line questioning a man's purpose when wealth and time fail to bring happiness. The pair prompts meditation on futility and meaning.
At Asheville meeting of the Southern Newspaper Publishers Association editors stressed focus on editorial and news departments to illuminate the South's social and economic problems. They urged greater South rooted understanding and criticized outside "consumer press" coverage, citing processing taxes on textiles as an example of misperception.
Tomorrow marks Poppy Day as American Legion Auxiliary units nationwide stage poppy sales by disabled veterans to raise funds for living veterans. The red flower memorializes the World War battlefields in France where many served and died.
In Cleveland in September 1920 local unit marks Poppy Day to aid ex service men and families. Ten million poppies crafted by veterans under Auxiliary supervision will be sold nationwide by about 100000 volunteers who receive no pay. The wage paid to veterans making poppies provides income where none might exist.
The text commends Representative William B Umstead for his inability to campaign in person due to duties in Washington while noting his near four years of effective work. It highlights his role in securing Soil Conservation Service HQ, CCC camps, old post office for a library, opposing furniture plants, and advancing agricultural development and agencies for his district.
The House investigating committee’s hearing targeted Dr. F. E. Townsend but experts warned that citing him for contempt would backfire. The strategy aimed to avoid granting Townsend a martyrdom that might revive his declining plan, drawing parallels to Bishop Cannon and Al Capone who defied authority with later consequences.
Washington opinion piece argues that Roosevelt era propaganda clouds voter judgment. It cites Guffey Coal Control as a constitutional clash and predicts plans to reshape the Supreme Court or Constitution if Roosevelt wins in November.
Keenan argues federal law should not replace state law and notes a growing trend to rely on federal authorities. He says amend rather than supersede state laws when policy fails and cites Capone as an example of federal action for crimes beyond state convictions. The primary duty to curb crime lies with states and cities.
The piece notes German newspapers omitted Dr. Hugo Eckener from official accounts of the Hindenburg's voyage, citing his refusal to cooperate with the Nazi Reichstag campaign as a cause. American reporters at Lakehurst filed extensive coverage, underscoring perceived German prejudice.
The piece notes Ali Baba becoming a sudden champion while hinting at a dubious rumor about social ties with 40 taxi drivers, reflecting skepticism about his rise and personal associations.
A California official proposes tagging cars of intoxicated drivers with the initials D. D. a move likely to draw opposition from doctors of divinity and other critics who view it as punitive.
A heartfelt Mother's Day scene captures sons and daughters gathering to honor their mother in a warm, emotional reunion that leaves her grateful and busy cleaning up after a week of celebrations.
Canadian Tariff Commission officials study a shift as U S plants push into Canada despite tariffs and freight disadvantages. The Canadian furniture industry once protected by high barriers now trembles at reduced walls, showing that efficiency rather than artificial advantages wins markets.
Town officials plan a July convention for the aging pen sion organization. They are already considering developments on the revolv ing platform.
Congress members meet a Michigan figure known for pocketless suits to promote a bipartisan dialogue plan. The discussion centers on streamlined communication with the public and possible reforms to how government explains its actions.
Many officials say the wording and provisions of the new federal tax bill are confusing and difficult to interpret. The phrase hand of the brain trust suggests a deliberate design, but the reaction is widespread incomprehension among policymakers and analysts.
A lyrical verse by Charles B. McCandless celebrates the Rose in wild hedges and garden scenes. It speaks of brier thorns, pale pink petals as bonnets, and a lovesick idler by a cottage, with roses bringing fragrance, perfume hints, and magical power to mend lovers’ quarrels.
Column notes a string of social and literary asides including Ursula Parrott’s The Second Mink Coat, Joan Crawford, Dorothy Parker, and mass media figures. Mentions Dolly Parker’s wit, Dempsey, Kipling, Wells, and Marcosson with scattered personal recollections and gossip.
The piece argues Roosevelt plotted against the Supreme Court before the gold clause ruling, citing his resentment toward the Court and allies who envy the court’s restraint. It suggests they seek to make the Court a rubber stamp, fearing popular backlash if exposed.
Babe Phelps earned his seventh win of the season for the Pointers at Durham despite Latham matching him in a fifth inning standoff. J Smith of the Pointers made a clutch play robbing Seyboth near the left field fence for an inside-the-park double. High Point defeated the Bulls 9 to 0 while Raleigh hosts sesquicentennial planning notes at the Sir Walter hotel with about 35 members present. Mrs H Reynolds of Winston-Salem was absent.
Chamber of commerce spokesmen call for a return to sanity in government policy and leadership amid rising public dissatisfaction. They advocate clear, steady guidance to restore confidence and foster economic stability nationwide.
A Packard car owned by G F Marshall of the Marshall Realty Co was stolen Tuesday night and recovered yesterday on the Greensboro Danville highway in front of Charles Hayes jewelry store. The thief left a note asking to leave the car in place for two weeks for possible later use. Rum runners appeared to have taken valuables from the front seat.
From Washington, President Coolidge signed into law the act creating Shenandoah National Park in Virginia and Great Smoky Mountain National Park spanning North Carolina and Tennessee. The measure establishes two protected recreation areas to conserve landscapes and provide public access.
High Point company High Pot Mirror Co receives certificate of incorporation with authorized capital of 100000 dollars and 46000 dollars subscribed by Sid P. Childress D OC McRae and Ruth B. Childress all of High Point.
In Charlotte the Piedmont Junior High School won first prize in the high school section of the second annual poster contest announced by the Bureau of Visual Instruction of the University extension division. Sarah Grier submitted "All Aboard for the Land of Health" and the poster earned unanimous judges' decision over more than thirty-one competing schools.
From Atlanta the thin gray line of the Confederacy formed to day before Stone Mountain. Evicted veterans for the first and last time gazed upon the beginning of a new chapter in their storied past.
From Washington, Rev. W. A. Matthews of Los Angeles denounced abandonment of immersion baptism as a church membership requirement. He charged that the Baptist church is controlled by Rockefeller money and the Chicago university, at the convention of the Baptist Bible Union of North America.
Rex Beach maintains an exact schedule from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. in New York or Florida while managing a 20 acre Florida farm. He grows celery gladioli and cala lilies directing planting cultivation and shipping himself. He competes in golf and shooting between tasks and also raises prize dogs including a champion nine months old. Neighbors the Courtney Haley Coopers have built a new home at Sebring nearby.
Ship news reporter John McClain journeys with a movie outfit across East Africa unveiling scenes, terrain, and challenges. The report highlights on location logistics, cultural encounters, and production dynamics in a rugged coastward trek.
Maids and valets to theatricals keep their jobs longer than other workers. Miller's black Carrie had been there 18 years Zieegfeld's 14 years Cohan's Chinese boy Mike 15 years. Loyalty extends to 80 percent of top liners as the glamour and spotlight grip both staff and employer.
Described as feverish with thirst and disoriented, a curious indispotion leaves townsfolk puzzled by a giant swing that remains unmoved. Morning bots intrigue observers as the scene unfolds in a distant outpost.
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