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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1932
Page
4
A biblical passage from Genesis 41 20 depicts seven years of famine that erase prior plenty in Egypt. The quotation notes hunger as fiercer than the sword and is contrasted with the title Hunger is sharper than the sword attributed to Beaumont and Fletcher.
The North Carolina Board of Education faces a decision on replacing 1922 era geography books. The Geography Commission estimates discarding about $300,000 worth of texts as obsolescence. Hickory superintendent Carver argues against change citing cost and minor updates.
The text notes Mr. Carver presents a strong, positive stance on the geography issue backed by a sizable accompanying group.
The Winston-Salem Journal endorses diverting gasoline tax revenue from highways to public schools in an emergency. It argues the state can delay road construction for two years while maintaining roads, stressing that education cannot wait and urging legislators to prioritize schools over new road projects.
Mrs Robins addresses public skepticism about Col Robins amnesia noting many similar cases. She argues the forgetfulness tale is not universally convincing and the truth may lie in temporary lapse or self deception. The Colonel's wife accepts his explanation, the key concern for him.
Franklin D. Roosevelt will meet many people in the White House but none more interesting than the Sumnick family of Waterloo Nebraska. Gus Sumnick’s remark about his many unmarried children after the election offers a refreshing view on home life amid concerns about youth.
The piece laments narrow home life and urges parents to earn their children's affection while noting a Nicaragua election where US Marines oversaw Dr. Juan Sacasa's victory. It contrasts vote buying in Philadelphia with Tammany and Ware machines, arguing that reform requires ordinary citizens to engage in local government.
The Home Loan Bank has proven the most disappointing relief institution created by the national government. It opened with confidence and hope as a defense for homeowners but has produced little real impact so far. It was expected to strengthen mortgage agencies enabling more lenient terms, yet no agency has benefited notably to date.
The rambler argues against charity without love and praises organized relief as essential. He cites Saint Paul on love, warns that material generosity without charity leaves the giver spiritually poor, and urges support for relief measures aiding dignity and self-respect.
Harvard men of today are taller than their fathers and grandfathers and continue gaining height according to new research. The finding highlights rising average stature among educated Americans amid ongoing discussions about education and health.
The inquiry finds college women weigh more than earlier generations. The observation may push the younger generation to rethink attitudes toward mind and body.
New York restaurateurs are investing about 500000 dollars in a new Broadway night club designed to seat 1000, aimed at invigorating employment near Washington, D C. The move signals a broader push from the give a job movement through March in the capital region.
Raleigh hosts more than 200 visiting newspapermen for a dinner honoring Governor and Mrs. Max Gardner on December 18 at NC State College. Franklin D Roosevelt and Mrs. Roosevelt may attend. invitations go to NC journalists and state officials. The event commemorates three years of the Live At Home program showcasing North Carolina farm products.
A special Thanksgiving night service will be held at Deep River Friends church with a sermon by Pastor Joseph Peele followed by a program. The public is invited to attend.
The Greensboro North Carolina Marine Corps recruiting station on the post office building third floor under Sergeant Motte V Griffith announces limited vacancies to be filled in December and January. High school graduates aged 18 to 30 may apply by mail or in person. selections will be careful due to varied duties ashore and afloat.
Elizabeth City report says Mrs. G. H. Winslow near Chapanoke in Pasquotank county earned a net $78.10 from 267 hens in September. The flock laid 4,569 eggs sold for $99.58. feed cost $21.48 using NC State College feed formula with home-grown mash and scratch feeds.
Archaeologists describe Babylonian dwellings from around four millennia ago featuring stone construction with bathrooms and modern conveniences for the era. The findings indicate a sophisticated urban life with domestic fittings reflecting urban development.
Berlin. President von Hindenburg’s leaked letter signals no guaranteed majority for Hitler to form a cabinet. Bavarian party leader and Alfred Hugenberg reject Hitler overtures, underscoring lack of broad support in the Reichstag.
High Point High School cross country team meets Davidson freshmen in a Thanksgiving morning race at Davidson College. The Pointer runners, slight underdogs, aim to challenge the strong Wildcat squad and will depart at 8 a.m. for the 11:30 a.m. start, then dine at the college and attend the Wake Forest game as guests.
The undefeated Carolina and Duke Freshman squads meet at Duke on Thanksgiving Day at 2 30 P M to decide the 1932 state freshman championship. Carolina loses McCachren and Snyder but brings strong reserves and a sharp backfield led by Cox Montgomery Pendleton and Nelson after a 33 14 win over Virginia.
High Point defeated Greensboro 43 to 18 in a cross country meet held during the Greensboro High Point football game in High Point. Milford Smith and Wallace Ellington tied for first and second with teammates close behind, taking seven of the first nine places. The second and third teams also competed, with Winston-Salem teams suffering a defeat and the Twin City runners led by Stone and Sherman edging the Points 29 to 28. Canada Fowler Thompson and Myers led the High Point squad. the third team beat Winston-Salem reserves 40 to 20 with Ledberry placing first and others like Dennis Whitlowe Bullard Grant Clapp Smith Rich following.
In 1931 32 only 17 of 100 counties appropriated library funds, totaling under 50 thousand dollars. Municipal support boosted 39 counties with libraries, Moore county led books per capita at 2.9, Pitt county led loans per capita at 7.7, while total state books stood at 621,095 and total borrowed volumes at 3,300,923.
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