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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1934
Page
4
A religious quotation collection notes Matthew 21 22 and Robert G Ingersoll on belief as conviction not choice. The brief item presents two prominent lines for contemplation.
Southeastern council head urges boosting the regions role by buying southern goods and shifting to farm ownership. He calls for homegrown production, diversified crops, and a sustained awakening with organized action to breach current economic limits.
The W. C. T. U. announces a five year campaign to abolish alcoholic beverages and oppose saloons. It aims to educate youths and adults about alcohol harms and push for cleaner entertainment and homes guided by temperance.
The Chapel Hill crowd expects about 30 000 fans for the Duke Tar Heel game at Kenan Stadium. The piece discusses football’s broader value amid debate over commercialism and public interest, noting possible Duke victory and potential upset by Carolina. It also touches on literature choices for children and public support for Memphis TVA power bond approval.
The piece details Rev. E R Askew's insanity plea in a misusing the mails case linked to a $25,000 ransom plot and kidnapping. It notes local editorials opposing revival tent methods and compares Askew to others profiting from religious appeals. The text cites Aimee Semple McPherson and warns against exploiting faith for money.
Bruce Catton notes Parents' Magazine article argues a simple rule for children's reading. Josette Frank of the Child Study Association says a book must interest a child to be good for them, while tastes vary by child and by individual.
A fragment suggests a discussion about unemployment insurance tied to Roosevelt era policy. The text references Library Leaguers and a provocative stance on public aid, implying debate over government support versus work incentives without providing concrete actions or outcomes.
A cautious note warns against assuming prosperity from graphs or timing social events. It argues calendar optimism may misread future trends and alerts readers to unpredictable developments that could emerge in everyday life.
A humorous man may laugh with you or at you. The case references Sinclair rising and Mooney faces possible release as the Supreme Court signals optimism.
A young man learns to rely on his own resourcefulness rather than his father's resources. The shift emphasizes self-reliance and personal initiative to solve problems and create opportunities.
Peggy Feare criticizes film stars as rude in private life, noting confidence and bravado clash with on screen charm. The remark underscores tensions between public personas and private behavior in Hollywood.
A young woman who had never met a film star imagines her resemblance to one. The line hints at vanity and growing self awareness as she envisions glamour beyond her reality.
The remark urges the new halfback senator to sidestep the United Supreme Court. It frames the court as an obstacle to political maneuvering and signals a skeptical stance toward federal judicial authority.
A speaker argues against a universal college transfer plan. The aim is to keep a majority’s belief that a college education matters, emphasizing broader access while resisting mandates. The remarks stress education as a sign of progress and social value.
Citizens in High Point first raised the need to remove the grade crossing threat, seeking safer streets and reduced traffic dangers. Local officials considered options and set discussions to address the longstanding problem.
A description notes that her expressive vocabulary far exceeds average when she speaks of her latest conquest, provided she avoids using the word cute. The remark highlights linguistic flair in intimate narration.
A bustling roster of celebrities and tastemakers appears in the column. Mentions include Marquise, Marquis, and Monroe figures like Leo Marsh, Dudley Malone, Winston Churchill, Max Gordon, Albert Lasker, Bell Spewack, and John Monk Saunders. The piece glances at actors, writers, journalists, and socialites, with light anecdotes about their quirks, rivalries, and public personas.
The New Yorker notes Bill Robinson loves ice cream for breakfast and treats, while vaudeville peers Jim Thornton Ed Howe Will Hays E Berry Wall Chauncey Depew show long histories of ice cream consumption. The only known scoffer is Mrs Keats Speed and Queenie Smith.
Renee Carroll a personable red head and longtime hat checker in a midtown theater and press agent rendezvous is described as a Broadway institution akin to the Automat. She is noted for thrifty manner and practiced balance of condescension and deference, with independent steadiness.
After theatre or cinema crowds drift into mid town street carnivals that have grown numerous. Attractions include shooting galleries cane games and fast pace chess and checkers. High hats and ermine appear while pickpockets roam the area.
A Sixth Avenue arcade numerologist tells a client his name McIntyre is a wash-out and urges dropping it to become Oscar Odd and famous. He claims to have dropped his first name and two letters of his last, noting his own penny hippodrome venture was not thriving.
Readers note an apparent inconsistency in a Harlem business listing claiming Lula Lightfoot is a manicurist on Lenox Avenue. The item raises questions about name identity in local directories.
Two U S air transport companies offer mileage books to travelers. A book contains 500 dollars worth of transportation and saves purchasers about 15 percent off regular rates.
Readers ask how to keep feet warm and improve circulation in cold weather. Use salt in shoe bottoms, rub ivory with tripoli and sweet oil, wash ivory with alcohol, and soak salt fish in sour milk to enhance flavor.
W L Gordon explains common word usage and pronunciation. Today's focus is pernicious a destructive injurious deadly phrase Those things are pernicious to health. The column urges daily vocabulary growth by mastering one word.
Dr J Jackson the Cape's royal astronomer and Professor Brown of Capetown University seek sites in South Africa to observe the October 1 1940 solar eclipse. American and British scientists will visit to observe a 130 mile wide land strip with unusually good conditions for the event.
The federal government controls navigable waters. Yakima Valley in Washington is noted for its excellent fruits. Gandhi’s full name is Mohandas Karmichand Gandhi. The police dog is not produced by cross breeding it is pure blood German shepherd. The accordion is the instrument most Russians answer with.
Trustee J Kenneth Williamson began liquidation of Mrs Bula Fe Croker estate in Palm Beach Florida following two creditor meetings. Croker widow of Richard Croker Tammany leader and former Democratic hopeful listed assets of 2 752000 and liabilities of 494480 with property in Palm Beach Ireland and a 2000 car as liquid assets.
The article notes a unique insignia painted on each tiny scout plane linked to the navy airship Macon. It depicts two acrobats in mid air, a portly figure symbolizing the mother ship and a slender figure for the scout aircraft.
In Pinehurst on November 16 the Mid-South Scotch Soweentay championship heads to the final 36 holes. Burke Revolta edged MacFarlane Turteesa 1 up after a dramatic finish to reach the finale, while Armour Cruickshank defeated Hines Klein 8 and 2. Payouts: winners 450, runners up 300, losers 200.
A turkey shooting match is planned for Saturday at 1 PM seven miles from Asheboro on George Trot place. Fifteen turkeys will be prizes for all marksmen, with many local residents expected to compete.
Mr. T. L. Austin of McAdenville North Carolina reports using Black Draught to ease bilious attacks. He notes having a package on hand and shares his experience with the remedy.
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