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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1938
Page
4
A historical notice lists R B Terry as president and D A Rawley as secretary treasurer with Hammett Cecil as general manager and J P Rawley as publisher for 1915 1937 under Capus M Waynick.
A selection of biblical and literary lines reflects on riches and common sense. The note juxtaposes II Chronicles 9 22 Solomon’s fame with Coleridge’s idea of common sense in an unusual degree, highlighting timeless contrasts.
A North Carolina radio commission chair expresses no strong push for censorship amid a free speech abuse case. The piece notes public fear over a Mars invasion fake news and argues broadcasters face penalties, while many listeners remain absorbed in entertainment like Charlie McCarthy.
A strong letter from Senator Bailey to Chairman Gregg Cherry lauds Democratic policies in North Carolina. He calls Gov Hoey among the best governors and notes Huey Long praised the state as a model. He argues North Carolina has made substantial, constructive progress despite low average earnings.
The story praises Senator Long for selecting a revenue act section to obtain a needed tax levy and endorses his party’s national and state efforts. The letter argues for party amendments and improvements, notes goodwill toward the masses, and reflects local Republican views on economic revival and political activity.
Ted Balko, 33, of Minnesota, again captured the national corn husking championship though he fell three bushels short of his 1934 record. He attributed the shorter yield to smaller ears and the slower tempo with age, noting wet corn didn’t bother him much.
The Greensboro News notes a total lunar eclipse looming Monday followed by a galaxy of political stars to rise Tuesday. The piece uses metaphorical language about political activity and renewed public attention in the sky.
The piece expands on fears used in mass politics and cites Dorothy Thompson voicing that modern democracy relies on exploiting fear. It notes mixed views of secretary of labor Madame Perkins amid impeachment talk and press takes on sit down strikes and Bridges, praising her measured stance and independence.
The article traces Helen Menken rising from a quiet childhood with deaf mute parents to stage and radio fame through self education. It recalls how she memorized words daily, studied literature with John Drew, music with Victor Herbert, and embraced the stage as her goal. It also notes Cal Tinney quipping about living life fully and observes autographs on hotel dining room walls.
Editor notes hundreds of seniors 65 plus eligible for old age assistance in North Carolina have not received monthly checks due to unavailable funds. He cites over twenty thousand qualified individuals with applications on file, praising agency staff yet faulting funding gaps and slow disbursement.
A Walter Winchell On Broadway column reflects on world events and U S duty to educate children about the Bill of Rights and Constitution. It cites parental responsibility to preserve liberty and warns against taking democracy for granted as youth deserve secure freedoms.
A collage of wartime sentiment cites urging Americans to study the Constitution and Bill of Rights, note on Broadcast Follies, and mentions Welles, Winchell, and Lloyd George. References to Election Day pressures, London fog, a German liner fire, and a protest play, with a vignette about a vaudeville actor seeking a role.
Margerie Palmer Power releases A Slice of Life showcasing New York holiday scenes and intimate moments. The prose sample recalls Fifth Avenue snow on Christmas Eve, Hicks soda stop, Sherry’s tea, and a cozy home with stockings and champagne.
They call the Munich pact signers The Big Four instead of The Big Four in a continuation note on page five.
721 students are enrolled as social science becomes a popular subject at the local high school. Teaching emphasizes practical application of learned concepts. Frederick J. Libby of the Philadelphia Yearly Meeting will address Central Friends at a midweek supper, discussing national events. The Enterprise offers prizes totaling 57.80 for political prognosticators. First prize 25, second 15, third 10, fourth 7.80 in a contest on the upcoming election and electoral votes.
A fragmented travelogue and social snapshot featuring observations on bridges, road life, Thanksgiving, family reunions, and the street culture of neighborhoods. Vague notes touch on traffic, picketing children, relief work, and small anecdotes about travelers, workers, and collectors.
Bob Penny will hold a large political gathering at the American theater Tuesday night with a party fight atmosphere. Tickets are on sale now. Married, Sarah Mildred Davis to James Marvin Anthony on November 3 in Jamestown. Honoring Miss Margaret Copeland of Kinston, Welch Harriss hosted a dinner party at his mother Mrs. J. W. Harriss home.
Mrs. William Breed, 85, of Henderson, will vote for Al Smith in her first election. The Bratiian government of Romania has resigned amid turmoil. Frank R. McNinch, chairman of the Democratic Anti-forces, was pelted with a rotten egg during a Waynesville speech last night.
An official notice from World War I records states Sergeant John R. Carroll of Company H, 120th Infantry, was killed in action in France on September 29 while serving near Haig’s forces in Flanders. A popular High Pointer, Carroll served on the Mexican border and wrote from the front about heavy fighting. his loss marks a local grave for the High Point company. Armistice Day, November 11, 1938, brings reflection on those events twenty years ago and the men who did not return.
An archival note describes Adolf Hitler pacing beside a campfire like a conference scene with advisers gathered nearby during a meeting period. The fragment hints at a tense planning moment and a casual, odd physical description.
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