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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1937
Page
4
A brief reflective note cites Joshua 28 11 urging believers to guard their devotion to God. The passage contrasts love as the living image of God with Luther s claim that love is the living essence of the divine nature shining with all goodness.
Albert Lebrun formally opens the Paris Exposition Arts and Techniques along the Seine between Place de la Concorde and Passy. Thirty five million dollars funds the display as France showcases its artisans while labor delays threaten completion and a broader geopolitical aims are noted.
A column warns the Supreme Court's recent ruling broadens federal power to finance old age pensions and unemployment insurance. It argues the court has re interpreted the constitution to permit Congress to regulate interstate commerce, tax, and provide social security.
Discussion notes the Supreme Court has pushed Congress to craft rules for a vast new federal administrative arm. Calls for clear legislation to avoid abuse while ensuring benefits for individuals and government. Mentions criticism of the bean ball as dangerous and a tragedy risk in baseball.
Census figures call Alamance county the principal hosiery center with Guilford second. The piece notes High Point and Burlington as key centers and questions what principal means, whether by mill count or by equipment and output.
The sports world watches Mickey Cochrane of the Detroit Tigers fight for life after being struck on the temple by a pitch in New York. Doctors fear complications as Irving Hadley did not intend to bean the star, recalling the Ray Chapman incident years ago.
Catton criticizes Massachusetts Senate for approving a bill to require signs in hotels and night clubs about tips. He denounces tipping as a racket that robs both patrons and tip-receiving workers and calls for banning the petty practice.
The National Association of Manufacturers endorses aims to end unjustified child labor but opposes the child labor amendment. It argues the term unjustified creates a loophole allowing many employers to defend their practices, undermining sweeping reform and blocking effective legislation.
May 1 figures from the Association of American Railroads show Class One carriers with 47,290 new freight cars on order, up from 1,449 two years earlier, and locomotives on order rising to 346 from 62. The gain signals brisk business now and a sustained boom ahead for trade and industry.
Washington scene reports that pressure from the Senate favors Senator Joe Robinson of Arkansas for the high court seat left by Van Devanter. The piece notes questions about Robinson’s age, conservatism, and political loyalty, and argues the choice would reflect Senate custom, party dynamics, and Roosevelt's liberalization goals.
New York columnist notes Prof William Lyon Phelps as a dependable umbrella carrier and Yale professor emeritus. The piece likens him to Mr Chips, praising his gentleness, theater criticism, and ties to New Haven and Plattsburg. It contrasts with Breckenridge Ellis a Paralytic author who still wrote 80 novels and aided neighbors daily.
Preparations for the formal opening include speeches, racers, events, sponsors, and trophies. City Manager Robert Lee Pickett of High Point dies in his office at 10 25. Dr D A Stanton and Jack Field were with him. Senior class prize at Ritter's Lake. Tate Andrews returns home from Mars Hill. Mrs W H Slane and children visit relatives. Mrs R L Waynick entertains Esberra club at Country Club for sister Mrs T A Kay of Charleston W Va.
A reader asks about the fate of the old fashioned girl ashamed of her washing day garb. The note mentions a nearby acquaintance at Armand's who wore shorts bandana kerchief smoked a cigarette and spoke of an off color honey.
Barney Gallant unveils a brightly deco rated bar on University Place drawing night crowds from his Village rookery past. A glittering blue sign reads Barney signaling his bid for patronage amid a string of upsets and catering successes.
A clipped commentary likens Edward VIII to horses that threw him during his reign, suggesting the former monarch could not adapt to the responsibilities of the throne. The拟 analogy reflects early 20th century public sentiment about his abdication.
Henry Ford touts a new model with speed style flexibility and control in traffic. Dr Francis E B Clark founder and president of the Christian Endeavor society died at his Newton Massachusetts home at 10:55 am today.
Twenty years ago the community planned a Liberty Loan Sabbath to be observed by churches on June 3. Marriage notices include Sara Richardson to Chester Carl Haworth with details read at Springfield church on June 6. Frank G. Carpenter praised High Point as the Grand Rapids of the South during a North Carolina tour noting 70 furniture factories and wide distribution of beds chairs and tables.
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