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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1939
Page
4
A verses and quotes emphasize mercy as central virtue. Luke 6 36 recalls be merciful as your Father. Beaumont and Fletcher call mercy the greatest attribute of heaven.
The article discusses Britain’s diplomacy with Moscow over a Russian alliance and the impact on Anglo Japanese ties. It notes London’s idea of a limited Russian alliance pledging mutual support in European issues while England could refuse to fight if Russia and Japan clash, delaying a formal world split into two camps and signaling U S concerns in the East.
The piece argues widespread car fires trigger concern and suspicion about criminal intent. It notes investigators describe several arsons as suspicious and warns that such incidents could threaten insurance costs for all owners. It emphasizes shared risk from reckless driving and its broader impact.
A National Fertilizer Association survey shows farmers increasingly rely on newspapers. More than seven of every ten of 32,000 farmers in 35 states read a daily paper and over half read weekly editions, with ten states reporting over 90 percent daily readership.
Senator Alben W. Barkley of Kentucky spoke at the Democratic women's regional conference in Winston-Salem, urging a militant campaign. He warned that voter sentiment is near 50 50 on public questions and cautioned that drought or war could sway the 1940 outcome.
The Durham Herald urges communities to clean up WPA waste by requiring local effort and condemns laziness and mockery. It argues Durham bears 90 percent of waste and mismanagement tied to WPA locally, warning against blaming Washington. The Wilmington Star notes Judge Alton Lennon faced a note citing a left eye blow in an assault case.
Grace Phelan, a New York typist at 1 Park Avenue, demonstrates speed typing and shares six secrets for success. She types 129 five-stroke words per minute for extended periods, emphasizes accuracy, copy reading, rhythm, and proper posture, and notes plateaus in learning.
Milwaukee mayor Dan Hoan blasts groups that replace their presidents annually, saying such organizations never amount to a tinker's dam. He argues stability and consistent leadership drive real progress.
Otto Lorenz, a New York management engineer, declares that the nation stands on the threshold of the greatest expansion of credit and credit facilities in its history. He emphasizes widespread changes in financing and financial services poised to reshape business.
Mrs Pauline Ilchick of Cleveland at 61 receives her eighth grade graduation certificate after completing night extension courses. The story highlights lifelong learning and community education programs.
Dr Walter Russell Bowie, New York minister, says parental or teacher evasion of questions harms the child, shaping doubts and emotional injury in the classroom and home.
W. Gibson Carey Jr president of the U S Chamber of Commerce argues that manufacturers paid out more money to unemployed workers at the depths of the depression than the government provided in relief.
Representative Clare E. Hoffman of Michigan questions who leads the nation, weighing Franklin D. Roosevelt's presidency against union leader John L. Lewis in a contentious public debate.
James Murphy pleads guilty to an intoxication charge in Albuquerque New Mexico. He states he drinks whisky and coffee or water when whisky is unavailable. The remark frames his drinking pattern and crisis response amid legal proceedings.
A compact 1939 Walter Winchell column notes editors seeking reprint rights from the London Daily Mail and Canadian editors, mentions publisher Cissy Patterson and a favorable verdict on a topic, reports health and a warning about Franchot Tone, and comments on Time magazine and Sat eve exposure. It also observes changes in the local newspaper business with price drops in upscale cafes.
In town whispers swirl about Beryl Scott wife of Johnny Weissmuller and reports crew uncovering personal spaces at the Aquacade. Other chatter links Frank Farrell and unpublishable articles to political donors and social lists. August plans hint at Lew Brown show star Jack Durant and M O Day. Edith Pue and Sherman Billingsley pop up, with questions about Stork Club and past Walker associates.
A seasonal lull hits Broadway as shows close at the end of May. Long running hits still linger while night club performances face scrutiny over subpar food. Versailles and Riviera are mentioned as contrasts to fading summer scene.
A faded paragraph notes Jimmy Dorsey’s pop act reportedly recovered from a serious ailment and returns to his Lansford Pennsylvania residence. Other items reference NBC appearances and Fortune magazine’s upcoming special issue.
Dorothy Fields writer of many popular songs travels toward Reno as hotels hire bands for the summer season. The 47th Street detectives pursue a chorus girl case while the photographer initially suspected is cleared. Helen Hayes testified before the Senate on refugee children, replying to a heckling question with a sharp retort.
A column recounts old film lines like Include me out from Goldwyn and Include yourself out from Broadway Serenade and notes actors and executives such as Jerry Mayers of MGM and Sir Wilmot Lewis in Washington. It mentions misattributions about Hertha Thiele and updates on industry expectations and personal connections.
Fragmented salon chatter notes Jim Hines in Long Beach as a politician. References to Franklin D Roosevelt Jones and Mr Jones. Mentions Hazel Hairston as former Girl Friday and mixups with Stanley Walker. Speaker notes it is their sixth year.
The piece notes Eddie Cantor’s kin, a new 49th Street venture financed by M Colbert, and Life and Time Building move while Henry Luce is not involved. It covers Look magazine’s Hitler study by Emil Ludwig, a Canzoneri bout crowd reaction in New Orleans, Sinclair Lewis wit, snooty hotel Rollmops menus, and other casual society items.
Sixteen students form the graduating class at High Point College. Over 4 000 poppies were sold yesterday raising 518 dollars for disabled veterans. A party from Oklahoma will visit in June to inspect local industries. The High Point College summer session opens June 10. Dewey Hammer spent the weekend in Norfolk. John R. Peacock is in New York on business. Miss Lucy Neal Carr returns from Richmond Virginia. W C Idol left May 24 for Dallas to attend the Rotary International convention. Mrs W B McEwen expected home today from Asheville.
Greensboro reports a discovery of a Mediterranean fruit fly in crates of oranges. In Washington, the 18th amendment will not affect diplomatic liquor operations. In Elizabethton Tennessee workers vote to resume strikes, opting to return to work.
Twenty years ago Weaver M. Marr left the local school system to enter military service in World War I and now he has been elected again, planning to resume duties in June. Fred N. Tate reports the Centenary drive in the Greensboro district exceeded its goal by between 25000 and 30000 dollars.
Dr. W. C. Smith of Greensboro addressed High Point High School graduates on the topic What Shall I Do. Mrs. J Elwood Cox returned from New York and northern visits. Miss Pauline Simmons came back from Salem College for vacation. P V Kirkman returned from a business trip to Cincinnati. Lyman Redding came from Guilford College for the summer.
The United States will retain seizure of German ships declared war upon by the Central Powers. Kalut volcano in Java erupts. Raleigh selected as site for a large national warehouse by the National Manufacturers Association based in Boston.
A playful missive mocks Curt Prentiss and Cobina Wright Jr. for borrowed lines and vague Riverside Drive apartment hints. The note targets a reported lapse in originality and teases the Wright Ber nie act as Wright and Wrong.
A Detroit wife files for divorce after a decade of noncommunication with her husband. The petition cites ten years of silence as the basis for the breakup and seeks legal relief.
In Washington on May 26 a western led bloc within the Grange presses for a cost of production farm bill and stricter limits on grain futures. King seeks Wallace removal, while administration opposition, plus cautious lawmakers, may stall action this session and push the issue to 1940.
The nationwide coal shutdown shifts momentum away from killing the Guffey coal act as operators form a reform committee, then face funding cuts and internal rifts amid a softened target after Roosevelt cuts the coal commission. Bruce Barton remains a sought-after Capitol visitor among midwestern lawmakers.
A remark attributed to Benito Mussolini praises the goose step despite claims it targets people with large stomachs. The quote has prompted critics to question its context and implications in historical discussions.
Frank Pick predicts London’s population will halt growth soon after 1945, suggesting a standstill sooner rather than later in the postwar era. The remark frames expected demographic shifts in the capital.
A Canadian girl embarks on a 3600 mile journey across Canada by horse described as a playful adventure. Her aim is to enjoy the ride while testing endurance and equestrian skill along diverse terrains.
Quebec girl Marguerite Bedard expresses admiration for the king noting his niceness and imposing height. She says he seems real and trustworthy in her childhood recollection of checking the king's coat.
A congressman says many colleagues with talent for publicity and salesmanship could command five times their government pay. The remark’s first half goes unchallenged in the discussion.
A line notes the average U S house price at 4300 dollars and compares it to the number of months required to pay for a single home at that level. It frames the cost in relation to monthly payments, highlighting perceived affordability.
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