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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1934
Page
4
The piece lists roles including publishers business manager GEO F EDWARDS national advertising manager WALTER F HESTER local-merchandise G M WAYNICK and an editor, noting AP news dispatches are exclusive to this paper.
A quoted line from John 17 15 contrasts keeping believers from evil with a skeptical quip about snares of the world. Madame Sweitchine adds a wry note about wise fishing versus the devil’s net.
The piece cites Woodrow Wilson’s distrust of government welfare and links his words to F D Roosevelt’s New Deal aims. It argues relief is a temporary measure to preserve democracy and prevent governmental overreach, noting relief’s necessity and the hope for a quicker end to emergencies.
The discussion argues that relief should not end until factories absorb jobless slack across industries. It suggests determining how to take up that slack without harming investment, preserving fair profits while avoiding drying up growth. It contemplates wealth redistribution and rationalization to provide minimum unemployment relief and greater liberty and security for citizens within the American system.
Dr. F W Stephenson of the Board of Christian Education lauds Dr G I Humphreys and High Point College for a record opening term and $28,000 debt reduction over two years. He credits the college's leadership and local support amid challenging economic conditions, highlighting its rapid growth and community reflection.
An editorial notes the first formal Methodist communion in Barratt's Chapel Delaware on November 14 1784 led by Dr Thomas Coke and marks the 150th anniversary with plans for a nationwide service. The piece ties this to sesquicentennial observances and urges local congregations to commemorate with a communion service.
The passage urges Methodists to gather for a humble evening at the Lord's table and take the emblems of Christ. It argues that renewal of spiritual covenant would revive the church and align future Methodism with its historic springs of inspiration.
The Asheville Citizen notes J. W. Connolly of the International News Service ranked the year’s top ten stories. Hauptmann’s Lindbergh kidnapping leads, followed by deflation of the dollar and high profile assassinations. A distant coast story on extracting gold and silver from seawater is discussed as a potential but unlikely top pick.
Navy officials debate policy for disarmament era emphasizing capital ships. Rear Admiral Taussig argues battleships remain essential for armored protection and base-independent fleet strength amid rising submarine and air threats. Critics urge shift toward aircraft and subs.
Anna May Wong draws crowds in New York as autograph seekers flood entrances to hotels and stores. The Chinatown favorite lives simply with her younger brother as secretary, enjoys fashionably sedate cafes, and courts melodrama while Will Rogers kin and other stars mingle in her circle.
The forward, sophomore comic Milton Berle, heats the Rialto with high energy and quick wits. Critics note his flippant Charm and legions of fans as he rides a weak play with his grin. His tough stage patter and crowd rapport suggest a promising future.
In his youth Cohan stood out for boldness and swagger in The Spotlight weekly, boasting he was on his second million. His brash nasal delivery and impudence defined a performer who helped shape early 20th century American theater.
The incomparable Yvonne Printemps dazzles in a Montparnasse debut linked to Lucienne Ro y er and Sacha Gultry while critics recall former stage partners Lunt and Fontaine. The premiere drew a who’s who crowd and intense celebrity pursuit follows her abroad and at home.
A former Empire orchestra member now leads a trio with a harpist violinist and guitarist. They perform on Saturdays when paydays arrive and pass the hat to collect about one dollar each, totaling roughly three dollars per gathering.
An old Avis item notes a Cafe de Opera planned on Madison Avenue amid a wave of swank eateries. Reuben the delicatessen founder arrived from upper Broadway about 15 years ago, with many venues now offering French cuisine and manners.
Salmon fishing in Alaska has reportedly surpassed the original expenditure of 67,200,000 dollars paid by the United States in 1867 to acquire Alaska, indicating substantial economic returns beyond the purchase price.
A Q and A from Roberta Lee advises hosting an afternoon tea to introduce a visiting woman, encourages children to use both hands on cups until strong enough, and states it is proper for a stranger man to assist a woman with a car window, as a duty of a well bred man.
Daily English lessons present the word propitious meaning favorably disposed or helpful. The note urges expanding vocabulary with a single daily word and cites a proverb about making a word yours by using it thrice.
The article offers simple care tips to avoid hang nails by softening the cuticle with olive oil and gentle massage. It also suggests steaming gasoline stains from garments as a removal method and notes that three medium apples weigh about one pound for cooking measurements.
Concord, Nov. 8. Yess robbed Heird's store here of between 1500 and 2000 dollars last night. Thieves burned into the safe with an acetylene torch while banks were closed for Armistice day. The safe contained part of Saturday's receipts and all of Monday's. no checks were disturbed. Police suspect expert burglars. Entrance gained through a skylight.
Mr and Mrs M L Curry who are seasoned hotel operators have leased the March hotel in Lexington from trustees of the Grimes Penry estate and will assume management Thursday. Curry arrived to supervise equipment installation and preparations as renovations continue and a neon sign with the hotel name was added to the storefront.
A good team of reindeer can sustain 10 to 12 miles per hour for a full day in early winter if in good condition after summer pasturing. Seven silk types exist, but no single spider spins all seven. orb weavers spin five of the seven.
An ad claims a remedy named Bp. and Fellable prepared by a registered pharmacist, blending eight active ingredients to ease violent headaches in minutes. It asserts relief for nerves, colds, fevers, and distressed nervous systems without opiates and notes availability at druggists.
The page lists common surname Smith and Birmingham Alabama as the southern city nickname. It identifies Mercury as the mythic messenger and states 1871 as the forecast start year. It gives rough populations: Europe about 660 million and Asia about 950 million.
The Continental Congress debated language policy with Roger Sherman proposing retention of English while Britain would adopt another tongue. No action was taken.
Fragmentary OCR note repeats urging readers to check ailments on April 20. Mentions headaches and soothing measures but lacks clear event or authoritative details. No identifiable people, organizations, places, or concrete actions beyond general health advice.
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