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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1939
Page
4
A religious reflection cites Luke 66 27 praising love for enemies and contrasts divine charity with human aims. The quote by Rojas notes loving an enemy distinguishes God's religion from man.
Judge Don C. MacRae proposes a new traffic policy adding a 30 day license suspension for speeds over sixty miles per hour. The High Point jurisdiction includes the city and townships Deep River Amestown. Officials cite speed as a main danger and urge stronger enforcement to curb accidents.
A witty exchange asks if a wife is economical with a humorous reply about doing without nearly everything needed. The line reflects domestic humor and frugal living language.
An agreement has been signed between two eastern colleges to swap goal posts following a football game. The pact is presented in a light vein, signaling a cordial end to rivalry and a gentler era in college sports.
A burglar ransacked the second story during a mayor addressed gathering downstairs in a city government setting. The incident links theft to events at the public meeting and highlights security concerns in the area.
Wallace of the Phiffiz Kuhn case and Beverly Hills luminaries mix at Holtzs. Dewey contemplates 1940 bid while articles note Garbo, Lepke Buchaster, and other showbiz figures amid sensational city life.
A New York romance ends in tragedy when a handsome suitor, set to marry, commits suicide three days before the wedding after a doctor says the health test bars the match. A lab mix up later reveals the patient was healthy.
A collage of New York nightlife notes from the era, mentioning Garbo in Ninotchka at MGM, Life with Father at the Empire, Charlie Barnet, a dreamily played Broadway ballad, and various captioned street scenes. It recalls theatre, film, and club scenes, with quirky quips from late night venues and a tour through Times Square and Read more at the end.
The Salvation Army will host a house warming this Saturday with the new building open for inspection. Thomas Gold Jr returns from Carolina for the weekend. Mr and Mrs R H Walker spend the weekend in Pinehurst. Soldiers mobilized for Mexican elections tomorrow. Congress ends night sessions on tariff bill. The Prince of Wales and Prince George of England take up knitting and crocheting.
Twenty years ago notes on bird hunting declare the season eager but chances of success small. A big field and a shotgun are essential while birds may be optional, nets and salt on tails fail, dogs often pursue rabbits, and many hunters hunt for exercise rather than game.
Bruce Catton in Washington reports that the Third Circuit's decision on Republic Steel implies the company must repay back wages to workers and forward any WPA relief offsets directly to recipients. The ruling reinforces Labor Board authority after a drawn out legal saga tied to the 1930s Kansas City stockyards and Wallace rulings. The piece notes new textile union organizing in the South and curiosity from existing unions.
An engineer predicts a future where baseball is played indoors in a hothouse. Fans would throw roses to replace pop bottles at the umpire as part of the spectacle.
Eleven California highway patrolmen were injured in September while testing applicants for driving lessons. The report questions safety of such tests and suggests pursuing public enemies as an alternative.
A playful banter scene references a chic woman and a burlesque show while a Paris event is noted, with a quip about misreading one’s composure. The remarks evoke theater culture and social chatter from an international setting.
A quirky set of aphorisms circulates, touching on success and vanity. Nonnarrative lines reference a Brodie figure taking risks and social dynamics, including attention to women and the contrast between compliments and acceptance.
A line attributed to Secretary of the Interior Harold Ickes condemns opponents who cannot justify legislation and resort to shouting dicta tor. The remark frames political obstruction as an empty tactic used by detractors.
Acting Secretary of the Navy Charles Edison argues America must stay strong and ready while preserving strict neutrality to avoid entanglements that could force harsher actions. He emphasizes preparedness as a path to keep the nation safe and avoid grave concerns.
A paraphrase of General Summerall arguing against endless involvement in European conflicts. He asserts the danger of trying to save others from defeat and questions the American obligation to bear heavy casualties abroad. The remark reflects isolationist sentiment of the era.
A sermon quoting Pope Pius XII calls for earnest preaching on the sanctity of Christian marriage as the one indissoluble bond and the strongest barrier against mixed marriages and divorce, warning of the evils and dangers of separation.
Quote from Sir Neville Senderson former British ambassador to Germany suggesting limited German aggression might have allowed cooperation with Hitler after Munich. The remark reflects on early 1930s diplomacy and alternate history of appeasement.
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