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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1939
Page
4
A compact devotional noting that those of God hear His words and follow His teachings. It emphasizes love of God, obedience to Him, and the promise of divine truth revealed to the faithful. Robertson’s line adds a call to seek truth through obedience and closeness to the divine.
Yadkin County commissioners debate pursuing taxes from High Point on the hydroelectric plant and related realty. They question the city's authority to consent to taxes it does not owe and note the issue may be debatable. The matter, tied to possible city acquisition, should be settled by law in court.
The piece honors Americans who died and suffered for democracy in 1917 and 1918 and urges on Poppy Day the wearing of the poppy to memorialize the fallen and aid those who sacrificed health and strength, linking tribute with support for veterans families.
The piece depicts Grover Cleveland Bergdoll, his heavy set features and profile hinting at dental neglect, as he surrenders to U S authorities after years abroad. It notes a pigeonholed bill to bar his return, discusses motives to regain citizenship, and doubts whether his estate recovery drives his bid to rejoin America.
The piece notes wide local support for the Townsend bill in California and Florida despite opposition. It predicts 100 to 175 House votes, with Dr Townsend expecting defeat but dismissing it as acceptable. It contrasts economic security demands with ongoing political maneuvering and ends with a call for fasting and prayer amid distress in the Holy Land.
The Raleigh Times and Greensboro Record recount a Rough Rider era White House car collision in Connecticut. Theodore Roosevelt was jolted by a streetcar, with a secret service man injured, and humorist Mr Dooley notes Roosevelt’s rough language in response.
James M. Malloy, credit manager of a Brookyn department store with 38.4 million in annual gross sales, details six steps to resolve honest grievances. He prepares by reviewing the account history, quietly welcomes the irate customer, offers small kindnesses, uses a closing form, then reassures the customer the store will make amends if needed. He aims to turn enemies into lifelong patrons with courtesy and recognition of longtime shoppers.
The Alaska spring is a symphony of running water and ice as rivers free themselves from the Yukon. It signals work in placer mines and fisheries while men drift between seasonal jobs, waiting for travel by boat and air. Huskies howl, river boats churn, planes drone, and prospectors hurry toward new strikes amid mining activity and short seasonal labor.
The White House has secured an impressive roster of musicians to perform for the king and queen, aiming for a broadly appealing program. Benny Goodman is urged to be included to ensure a truly American slate.
In Detroit, the horse Strange Times placed third amid a competitive field, prompting questions about the symbolic significance of the result and whether it signals a meaningful trend for future races.
In New York on May 27 a confidant to Mary Pickford says she earns income beyond Hollywood from a cosmetics line, an electric sign patent, and real estate ventures, while personally managing these interests. The report notes Hepburn, Hopkins Joyce, Voronoff, Barrymore, Bankhead, Cobina Wright Jr., and Glenn Miller in light anecdotes and social scenes.
Efforts are being made to organize furniture and textile workers in town. Previous attempts to form unions among these workers have failed. City collector W. L. Smith plans to transfer his duties to the newly elected collector Robert Brockett.
A cracked propeller forced airmen to end the long flight in Fort Worth after 172 hours aloft. Mrs Gene Tunney, who recently had an appendix operation, is convalescing in Brioni Italy.
A collection of remarks from figures including David Sarnoff Maury Maverick Lindsay Leche and Homer Bone spans warnings about unemployment governance and the dangers of ideologies. The excerpts touch on politics broadcasting education and wartime paranoia with a mix of humor and gravity.
Twenty years ago the High Point High School held class day exercises in the school auditorium on South Main Street. Tonight Hon. T. J. Gold will deliver the baccalaureate address with Miss Bessie Tesh as valedictorian. The chautauqua opens Wednesday with a tent set on the grounds. Also, Vera Idol plans several weeks at home, Murray White returns from Webb Institute, and Avery Kirkman departs for Boston. News notes include county commissioners to name the Winston-Salem route and troops of the 81st Division returning from France aboard ships South Carolina Minnesota and Missouri.
A single wedding united three English sisters with their spouses in a shared ceremony. The family budget plan was slimmed by a father who cleared three red items at once, marking a notable housekeeping moment in the event.
Statistics show that three out of every ten U S college grads are not employed. Even more staggering would be figures on the ratio not working.
Alf Landon says character building should be charged to fit the day of the radio but not to fit specific radio programs, expressing hope for selective scheduling.
A trial in Ohio was postponed when a woman juror delivered twins, highlighting the enduring belief that jury duty is one of the world’s most demanding civic duties.
The London dispatch reports the lorry owner saying the driver “wants to forget all about the accident” and refused to reveal the driver’s name to reporters. The column praises privacy and dignified restraint over sensational disclosure.
A state debates replacing mounted police with radio equipped squad cars. Advocates point to efficiency and modern policing, while opponents warn of lost visibility and community presence as discussions unfold.
In Washington Bruce Catton reports from May 27 that New Dealers diverge on the Dies committee. One group worries the inquiry targets radicals and Jews baiting reactionaries, while the moderate liberals see value in exposing radicals and using the probe to purge left-wing elements. Some liberals note clashes between left and liberal factions within the New Deal as Roosevelt may benefit if leftists retreat.
The navy received many proposals after a submarine sank, as inventors, including a white-bearded man who traveled to the navy yard with two metal shackles to lift the sunken sub. Officials noted they listen out of civic duty and voter influence, though practical use has never materialized.
King George and Queen Elizabeth will receive naval honors at the Washington navy yard though in a shuffled order. The Potomac hosts the royal party with President Roosevelt aboard, 21 gun salutes, band flourishes, and sideboys, but the sequence will differ from the standard royal reception.
Vice President Garner was smoked out of his Washington quarters by a malfunctioning ventilation device. The incident adds to ongoing concerns about air quality and comfort at the vice president’s residence.
A boat skipper was arrested in New York after blowing the vessel whistle for about 20 minutes. Police report suggests it may have been a harmless toot, though details remain unclear.
A laundry workers union halted minutes after its 1909 convention and resumed the conclave practice in Denver. Members could not recall the corrections they had been saving up.
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