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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 1936
Page
4
The remarks note that prior years’ disputes undermined support for law and enforcement. Local option is uncertain as a fix, but a definite move toward change appears imminent and is hoped to improve the situation. The tone stresses caution about past disagreements and optimism for a better path ahead.
A devotional note cites Revelation 3 10 about being kept from temptation and quotes Ruskin on honest effort to resist temptation. The message emphasizes personal resolve and steadfast faith as a path to deliverance from trials affecting all the earth.
The local post office readies for the Social Security act rollout with forms to be distributed starting November 17. Officials stress the postal service only relays the act, while many citizens seek information amid campaigning and misinformation.
The Associated Press rapidly indicated a Roosevelt victory as thousands of precincts stayed unreported after last Tuesday’s election. The overwhelming landslide overwhelmed cleanup, but prompt trend indication was praised despite incomplete final tallies across New Hampshire and other areas.
Legislators signal no clash in the 1937 session over liquor policy. Prohibition critics urge a more intelligent, practical approach to liquor distribution and enforcement in North Carolina as the public seeks better management of the problem. The article frames broad calls for reform while avoiding direct confrontation among factions.
Mr. Julian Bishop, a prominent sportsman, sparked press chatter with a quip about selling his Carthage quail farm and moving to Canada if Roosevelt wins. The farm remains unsold and Bishop, still in the U S, may change his mind unless pressed into action by others.
The city advances its role as a distribution center with a large trucking terminal, office building, and service facilities. As trucking grows, regulation moves under the Interstate Commerce Commission, a change with broad local impact and industry interest.
The piece compares contemporary justice to Solomon, noting the dilemma when a reformed offender faces jail again or leaves debt unpaid. It argues such cases test authorities’ ability to balance mercy with societal accountability and warns of troubling precedents.
A horse named Horsese reportedly ate a landed airplane on a Michigan farm. The incident left observers amused as the craft vanished, with locals noting the builder may have underestimated the horse’s appetite for oats.
A fragmented diary entry recounts a day in New York with visits to the Waldorf and socialists of the era, mentions of Idwal Jones's Chinese brochure, Mark Twain humor, and figures such as Harry Silvey and Joe Laurie Jr. It recalls Delancey Street imagery and a World War I prophecy dinner at Roland Conklin's with William Faversham.
Sluggers with ropes use a rock to snag rodents emerging from rotting dock crevices. The rough pastime along water fronts provides a dangerous diversion for gamins and onlookers, with heightened excitement reported as a result.
Personal nomination lauds Sheila Barrett as an artist who has outdistanced all impersonators, highlighting her unique talent and prominence in the field.
Central Park West from Columbus Circle to West 72d Street shows many area residents. Jack Dempsey appears to pose with a pram near the park mall during a jaunt. Fannie Hurst strolls with dogs and a milk white cat while Bugs Baer is also noted.
Ten years ago Rev. John W. Moore preached to a full Wesley Memorial Church audience that filled the auditorium and overflowed into the balcony for his message titled Christ Building His Church.
Twenty years ago in November 1916 The Enterprise tracked the tight presidential race with New Hampshire shifting to Wilson and giving him 251 electoral votes to Hughes 243. Local notes report no Republican wins in Guilford County and list residents visiting Greensboro along with several hospital and family updates.
Jimmy Walker under scrutiny for large retainers while Duke Ellington enjoys a lavish Harlem apartment. Natacha Rambova plans a New York gown shop attempt after wartorn Majorca. John Drinkwater the English poet sustains a yearly oyster feast and long, restful bed times amid groaning miseries.
Germans eat 156.9 pounds of meat and drink 216 pints of beer per person each year, reflecting strong meat and beer intake patterns across the population.
The piece notes Madrid falls to insurgent forces and questions their intended next steps. It references Father Coughlin and Chic Sale, then mentions Roosevelt balancing the budget and a joke about Lew Douglas and Harry Hopkins. It ends with a brief note on deer counts in Pisgah National Forest.
J. R. Rousseau Democratic chair in Wilkes asserts a fair election occurred despite charges from J. M. Brown Republican chieftain who calls it an alibi of a defeated man. The piece notes the dispute over post election rhetoric rather than truth of the charges.
Bruce Catton notes the US treasury's conscience fund totals 623311.64 dollars, with eight recent donations including a nickel from a man who double used a postage stamp years earlier. He warns sophisticates may mock the idea of moral relief from such small dishonesties.
The speaker declares resilience against repeated defeats yet refuses to yield. Despite distrust, betrayals, and harsh trials, the speaker maintains faith in eventual justice and commits to honest effort rather than seeking unwarranted gains, affirming a determined, unbroken spirit.
T Wingate Andrews reports that Patriotism Day is being observed in the local school system as part of American Education Week. Programs emphasize individual obligations to community state and nation and the defense of liberty equality and justice.
About People Miss Evelyn Tyree of Baltimore will arrive Friday for a visit to her sister Mrs E J Payne at her home on Parkway. Mrs J Wesley Smith who has been visiting her sister Mrs E Reid Toms in Wilmington has returned to her home on Broad Street. Mr and Mrs J F Bishop of Ennis Street announce the birth of a daughter Doris Faye on November 8. Drs J L Clayton J B Richardson and J P Jones dentists returned today from the annual meeting of Fifth District Dental Society at Burlington.
A tornado yesterday caused fifteen deaths in Laplata Maryland. Fourteen contracting firms bid to undertake the city of High Point’s water works improvement program. The southern states faced a sharp cold snap today as winter began.
A Canadian girl aged 15 reportedly traveled a 400 mile distance described as a stroll in the local report. The piece notes the journey far surpasses a typical trip to the grocery by a young person.
In post election analysis the Roosevelt majority appears built on New Deal support across rural towns and urban centers alike. Critics note GOP scare tactics and anti New Deal slurs hurt Herbert Hoover era memory. Polls show Roosevelt gaining momentum through speeches and campaign strategy.
Mussolini gave a public address in Bologna Italy outlining government policies and national aims amid wartime pressures and domestic concerns. The speech referenced economic mobilization and Italy's role in regional affairs.
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