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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1939
Page
4
A religious excerpt emphasizes loving the Lord with all heart soul and strength. It frames God as the guiding principle and governing power of all actions and desires.
The Roosevelt address last night stressed continued use of the program and argued the government can spend its way out of economic troubles. He challenged the idea of harmony between government and business and referenced national debt as assets and obligations to the American people. A separate editorial note warns against drunk driving after a deadly Dunn incident and reflects on punishment and public safety.
The piece argues the British visit stirs social tensions in Washington over hospitality and garden party invitations while noting broader strains in Anglo American relations. It cites the Arab Jewish clash and cites a Lexington Dispatch warning about Highway 29, urging a safer Lexington to Yadkin River route to boost tourism and regional progress.
Warren S. Barlow shares quotes and four practical rules to boost personality through daily social exertion competitive games unselfish acts and vocational competence. Benefits include greater self confidence and happier outlook when applying these habits.
Henry William Taeusch of Western Reserve University argues that literature renews belief in God and humanity. He cites Milton's Paradise Lost as a prime source of spiritual and moral refreshment.
Walter Winchell On Broadway reports Elean or Holm tardy at the Aquacade premiere delaying Johnny Weissmuller and cast as producer Billy Rose hurried back. Holm blamed hysterical laughter from the dressing room at a joke from Fannie Brice.
Rivier’s famed humorist Joe E Lewis taunts a well known rival who once treated him poorly. He mocks with cold wit saying he worships the ground that’s coming to him. The remark captures Lewis’s signature classy yet biting style.
In La Conga a playwright called a dramatic critic a disgrace after a harsh morning review. The critic retorted that they can now talk on equal terms, highlighting a sharp exchange between art and criticism.
The American Legion Auxiliary plans Pappy Day sales Saturday before Memorial Day. Dr. Egbert Smith of the Southern Presbyterian Church will preach Sunday. The council faces overdue street assessments. Mrs. Everett Marsh visits Mrs. Joe Morton in Greensboro and Mrs. Roland Holton visits relatives in South Carolina. Nady Cates Jr. underwent operation today at High Point Hospital.
A Will Rogers anecdote from his cousin recalls a Hollywood magnate hosting a party inviting Rogers. After providing jokes, Rogers billed the host $1,500 for entertainment. The host protested as a guest, but Rogers said if he were the guest Mrs. Rogers would have been invited, so he was there to entertain and deserved payment.
The endurance plane at Fort Worth Texas has entered its fifth day aloft. Stock market trading remains anxious after a tough session yesterday. Mississippi flood work continues with clearer skies aiding levee repair efforts.
About five years ago a film historian called a young actor amateurish and his career faltered. He lived “At Liberty” for months while crafting a date for a columnist. In free time he became a candid camera addict, and a night at the Trocadero produced a photo allegedly ruining the writer’s reputation. The actor peddled enlarged portraits to others for five dollars as revenge.
The editor of For Men Only recalls a movie director who fell for his leading lady. In a restless night he muttered words of love, then woke to a dramatic pause. He feigned sleep and shouted Cut bringing in a cue about horses with swift, stylish resolve.
Twenty years ago High Point residents note progress as O. E. Kearns and G. H. Kearns contract for Fields renovations on South Main Street, cost estimated at 50 000 to 60 000 dollars. Southern Power Company will install two large transformers Sunday, cutting electric power 8 a m to 1 p m. Claude Hussey, back from Panama Canal service, plans to manufacture a fly and mosquito disinfectant.
Dinty Doyle recalls George Jessel career as a par graphist mentions Jessel in Grade 4B at Public School 184 where Walter Winchell once worked. The piece humorously muses on possible life paths from school days including Wall Street politics or presidency and the idea of a narrow escape.
A collage of notes on Wright Paton seeking a 10 year limit, Patman’s 11th year, a German link to U S Nazis via New York consulate, radio favorites Johnstown and Ed ward Arnold, the tune Wishing, Soviet Ambassador Oumansky at Stork Club, and a quip about nine demonstrations of anti Sovietism followed by a sharp exchange about inaccuracies.
Mr and Mrs Frank J Sizemore and Frank Jr plan a trip to Missouri visiting relatives with Mr Sizemore in St Louis for several days on business. Mary Drew Dalton is ill at her Johnson Street home. Mrs Gath er Bouldin of Dickson Tenn visits relatives here. William London has become a Shriner after crossing the burning sands at Selma and Smithfield yesterday.
Congress is pressing for an early return of the full U S Army stationed overseas. Lawmakers argue for timely homeward deployment amid reviews of military commitments and national security priorities.
Agents who recruited talent for the Hellzapoppin show years ago accuse the troupe of failing to secure bookings. Ellen Glyn, a discovery for the International Casino show, is escorted home by her father each night. Alex Finn, Int l Casino owner, plans a partnership with staff and crew with profit sharing and book inspections at Christmas. He says bigger success means bigger bonuses. Critics cry capitalism and call for limits on bosses.
In a penthouse scene the Our Heroine unveils a string of emeralds to her guests. A guest exclaims the stones are gorjuss while she adds excitement about red stones.
In a bustling city scene rich with indulgence, a showy fleet of bantam cars is drawing comment. John Jacob Astor III voices discontent over a conversion charge at the Monte Carlo club while a showgirl, aided by a generous Sugar Poppa, garners chatter about jewelry gifts and her past on Tenth Avenue.
A traveling salesman husband returns after six months on the road. His bride rises before him in a one room apartment, prepares the bed, lowers the shades, and covers the parrot cage. The parrot quips that it has been a short day as he declares he is dead tired.
Washington, May 23. Harry Hopkins seeks to revive the Department of Commerce after years of decline and several bureau transfers. He asks Congress for 255,000 dollars to hire practical business brains and plans a Division of Industrial Economics to assist small business and set up an organized expert body for industry specific problems.
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