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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1940
Page
3
A historical snippet notes time periods in a sequence with a date reference to Wednesday May 22 1940. The fragment lists durations and presents an incomplete schedule or memo style entry from that period.
The piece argues Hitler’s organization proves war readiness and condemns traitors who aided Allied defenses. It cites Belgium France Holland Norway and Britain, blaming subversives at home and abroad for weakening democratic nations while warning the U S may face similar pressures to curb traitors in self defense.
A Rochester sermon during Colgate Rochester graduation urges cautious neutrality in World War I. The speaker condemns isolationism and false claims about loans, arguing the United States entered the war for national safety and genuine interests, not profit.
The Texas Weekly promotes seeing America first with credit plans to fund trips on sixty six rail lines and no down payment. Travel by car remains popular with 52 5 million vacationers on 15 million autos, averaging sixteen days, while 1938 tourism spending neared five and a quarter billion dollars. A North Carolina note cites affordable farm ham prices as a local comfort amid world tensions.
A reader reports being cheated by a fake music publisher and learns from the Song Hit Guild in New York City six warnings about dangerous publishers. They advise that legitimate publishers pay advances, have New York offices, avoid upfront fees for lyrics or copyright, and note that copyright costs are only one dollar.
President Roosevelt urges a bold defense program discarding limits on spending and contends the sky is the limit as he calls for 50000 aircraft to bolster air power and national defense.
A lighthearted note says May flowers are starting to appear while seeds may not resemble seed packet art, stressing any likeness is coincidental.
The Nevada senator states there is no necessity to enter a war now or in the future and urges the public to avoid listening to voices pushing involvement.
Prof. David S. Muzzey addresses the Evkjeal Culture Society warning that liberty falters where people yield it for material gain or martial glory. He urges vigilance in safeguarding democratic ideals amid temptation.
Walter Winchell notes Mrs Geo Washington Kavanaugh refuses to pose with Gypsy Rose Lee at a 5 and 10 restaurant. Miriam Hopkins and Ward Morehouse at Place Elegants tete a tete. Edward Arnold inspecting Radio City buildings as if landlord. Patsy Kelly imitates Tallulah Bankhead with Irish accent. Margie Hart pounces on pastrami between shows. Red Ruffing watches Grover Cleveland Alexander at Hubert’s Dime Museum. Billy Rose Eleanor Holm at Lindy’s Gnomeo and Juliet.
Local welfare workers have had a busy month. Graduating exercises for High Point Hospital nurses will be held tonight. Dr Moir Martin of Mt Airy will deliver the address. Guy B Phillips superintendent Greensboro schools elected president of the Schoolmasters Club Northwestern District. Miss Mary Hoke of Raleigh visiting Mrs Capus Waynick. Mrs Roland Holton and Mrs L C Matton were visitors in Greensboro yesterday. B C Gillis of Pittsburgh is visiting relatives here.
A humorous strip tracks a running joke heard on the air at 7 15 pm and repeated at Loew s State Lindy s and the El Stoenko Club with small changes by 10 20 pm Milton Berle remains unchanged at 11 15 pm and Ben Bernie uses it a week later The jokey tale about swanky midgets venting over a missing drink prompts plans for their own club across the way
A quick round of notes covers films about wicked women with Primrose Path and Waterloo Bridge cited, plus The Ziegfeld Follies featuring Rose Moynihan from 853 Seventh Ave. The Famous Door hosts Teddy Powell on the 5th, Simone Simon duets with Wm Mesegaes on Let There Be Love, and Twennywon adds electric razors to its powder room. Leon and Eddie celebrate 11th anniversary tomorrow. Police raids on nude amusements at the Fair are noted but slipped past. A playful jab at a waiter with a finger bowl closes the column as the J Dempseys’ rift is recalled.
A collection of sharp one liners from New York City bars and clubs. Witty jests lampoon relationships fashion and politics with playful sarcasm and urban bite.
A drunken driver swerved a car near 58th Street and Sixth Avenue injuring no one but provoking insults at a beat officer. The cop detained him after he cursed and threatened, using profanity toward women. shield 15092, license 2 T 7785, prompting hoped praise from Mayor LaGuardia and Commissioner Valentine.
A lively note recalls a party quarrel about FDR that was blown up in retellings. D O Selznick missed Romeo and Juliet opening to speak at Rochester University after reportedly receiving a black eye in the incident. A punch landed on Abe Attell during a street confrontation, with the ex champ choosing not to press further.
A lively roundup highlights Johnny McGee and Syracuse linked cornets, Trent Patterson ballads at Chateau Moderne, the Diamond Horseshoe revue, Jarrow the magician as idle thrill, Ted Straeter at The Terrace Club, Consuelo Flowerton’s London set at Queen Mary, Mantle and 4 Stars at The Fair, and Manhattan murals plus a traffic safety nudge at 55th and 5th.
United States Senators denounce dial telephones as a nuisance in a brief statement. German officers stood at attention at Thiacourt France as American gold star mothers arrived, drawing respectful crowds.
Twenty years ago High Point surpassed expectations by subscribing $10000 to the Y W C A drive for organization funds. Dr. Eugene C. Brooks delivered the commencement address to the high school graduates last night.
The piece questions a Colorado Republican's call to skip the national election this fall and muses if resistance is a political safety measure or a cost saving stance, suggesting broader GOP caution.
The New Deal leaders are accused of liberalism rooted in hate and tyranny. Wendell Willkie, utilities magnate and Republican presidential candidate, is cited as a critic of their policy.
Fragmentary report notes a move to a new address 67 with references to feminine and masculine steps, plus a mention of a blonde figure selling Allied Relief tickets in a location nicknamed the Stork and wearing a Swastika ring.
The piece reflects on carrying the torch of cultural wisdom as emotions surge and memory dims. A reflective catalog traces how a heart’s empathy travels through lines of modern performance, hinting at traditional sentiment shaping contemporary stage discourse.
Bruce Catton reports in Washington that the Justice Department anti trust division has evidence suggesting German interests and allied firms secretly restrain U S production of key war materials. The memo warns the United States may face heavy costs in military equipment if these restrictions persist.
A sharp line in political chatter notes neutrals across Europe may align with a rising bloc before competitors lock them in. Analysts caution that timing and stance will determine early support and influence within shifting alliances.
The piece quotes Colonel Charles A. Lindbergh warning that U S meddling in European affairs risks war. He urges a defense stance and opposes trying to shape Europe’s democracy, arguing foreign entanglements reflect past World War causes.
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