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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1934
Page
4
A religious reflection contrasts true purpose with trades, citing a prophetic voice to turn hearts toward justice. It emphasizes character over skilled labor, arguing education should form a mature person rather than merely fit them to make boots and hardware.
Police arrested 54 men at Asheville’s transient relief center on vagrancy charges after disturbances in the neighborhood. Sheriff Brown holds the group at the county jail awaiting Justice Department fingerprint reports, raising questions about legality and policing of non-criminal residents.
The dying and finishing business at Patterson New Jersey plans abandoning its plant to relocate about 400 miles away. The move signals industry shift from Patterson amid ongoing labor upheavals, threatening the local economy and broader business stability. Robert Wyder, president of the firm, comments on the impact.
Patterson discusses leaving an industry plagued by strikes. He notes the firm employs about 1 200 workers at capacity 2 000 to provide a $1 500 000 annual payroll. Silk shipped to New England for cheaper processing and local labor loses wages as production is disrupted. He urges harmony without sacrificing rights to preserve livelihoods and community stability.
A public war on indecency prompted the film industry to raise its standards and favor higher quality entertainment. The writer urges continued support for decency improving moviemaking to guide tastes and influence toward better future entertainment.
London brims with royal fever as Princess Marina of Greece weds the Duke of Kent at Westminster Abbey. The city follows a precise timetable with Buckingham Palace suites filled and streets lined with flags. The procession routes and arrival times are scheduled to the minute, illustrating pageantry steeped in tradition.
At 10:46 the bride with her father and ladies in waiting will depart the palace and arrive at 10:58. The move follows strict choreography and costumes controlled by a Lord High Chamberlain as the public watches, admiring those of high birth who appear worry free and free to go as they please.
Bruce Catton argues the naval disarmament talks force a clear U.S. policy choice. He cites Admiral Sir Herbert Richmond on why navies exist and warns that a smaller fleet may safeguard against invasion but fail to protect commerce or distant bases. He notes limits of colonies and bases and urges weighing overseas policy and Japan’s China stance before deciding.
On January 18 residents of the Saar basin vote on annexation or autonomy under League protection. Dr Michael Florinaky of Columbia notes most inhabitants favor reunion with Germany but fear of Hitler grows, making Nazi aims a potential hurdle to Saar reunification.
A meeting of President Roosevelt with leaders of finance and industry hints at a mild business upswing before year end though it falls short of promising a lasting recovery. A gentleman's agreement to play
The president’s electrical power program, pressed during a Muscle Shoals visit, draws only tepid applause from business. Washington reports show industry hopes for labor policy concessions that the administration may resist, yielding a truce rather than a firm agreement.
The poem thanks the Lord for harvest and daily bread while affirming faith, divine sowing, and judgment. It contrasts good and bad as seed in a field and prays for grace to live as faithful servants, ending with a plea to be gathered as grain.
A compact column notes cultural topics and political sentiment with light humor. It cites Thanksgiving preparations for fruit cake and past fashion like men wearing caps, alongside a parachute jumper’s public image and the House speaker crisis drawing lawmakers toward martyrdom.
A brief quip notes a person overrated by others who misjudged his potential just before a pivotal breakthrough. The line observes the risk of overconfidence when evaluating talent.
Reading about leisure time as a concept explores how people could enjoy free hours if they knew practical ways to use them. The text reflects on planning, activities, and the value of rest in daily life.
The remark proposes action to curb excess crop output caused by self proclaimed experts. It frames the issue as a need for policy or practical measures to limit surplus.
Huey’s notoriety will wane when columnists cease poking fun at him. The columnists’ habit of teasing Huey has kept his name in public discussion, and his public image is closely tied to those jibes.
A brief humorous query questions how much a plaintiff would claim if not limited by a stereotype. It contrasts with a sly remark about true cleverness and perception.
A columnist asserts he will say nothing about the comeback of the slit skirt to avoid misinterpretation. The remarks imply fashion chatter remains delicate and easily misconstrued.
The remarks question how the bonus boys intend to fund the payments and whether they will reveal the source of money after pressuring Roosevelt. The exchange hints at fiscal maneuvering around wartime bonuses and political strategy.
The Duke of Kent is to be married on Thanksgiving, though the last Thursday in November is not a day traditionally marked for thankfulness in England.
Several countries refrain from war as they have not yet reached agreement on the terms. Negotiations continue with no definitive settlement in sight, keeping tensions high while leaders seek a workable framework.
A snooty New York apartment hotel proclaims that the character of its clientele matters more than the tariff. The taunt suggests a refined guest image, implying select standards even as rates remain a consideration.
Pleasure seekers find a burst of new, vibrant talent this season in New York. The lively influx has revived night clubbing and sharpened the entertainment scene. The piece notes one especially notable figure leading the wave.
The piece catalogs a cast of prominent names from society and stage. Eve Symington and the Wadsworths command the supper club scene, Frances Langford and Maddox headline singing acts, Dwight Fiske broadens party duties to radio, Louise Brooks Dario lead dancing trends, Gladys George emerges as a new star, Paul Draper challenges Bill Robinson, Jane Wyatt Lillian Emerson charm on stage, and Milton Berle amuses as a mama’s boy.
In Harlem crowds gather to watch a cellar cabaret where every "chorus girl" is revealed as a man. The performances are described as the most flagrant androgynous antics, surpassing the shocking displays once seen at Montmartre’s Petite Chaumiere.
Jimmy Kelly's on Sullivan Street in the lower East Side is described as the first New York night club a back room with saw dust carpet behind a plumber's shop. Tommy Lyman the tubercular tenor wandered among tables whispering laments called torch songs. Kelly's spurred the growth of later pretentious clubs and inspired Texas Guinan's later nightlife invasions.
The white-haired parents of Miss Guinan remain frequent but subdued visitors to lively venues her success places her in. They drift among crowds at Tex's and similar spots, appearing bewildered yet dignified as their daughter climbs higher amid Manhattan bustle.
In uptown revelry the Little Club led by the Follies eyeful Justine Johnstone, now Walter Wanger’s wife, boasted the first postage stamp dance floor and intimate atmosphere. Bustanoby’s Domino Room followed with similar mood, attracting crowds into the early hours as jubilants appeared at curbside waiting conveyances.
New York hosts about 100000 antique collectors with a dense hub near Washington Square. Florence Ryerson and Colins Clement call the craze Collectivitus Furniturbus and say there is no cure. Collectors hunt between Chippendale and Windsor pieces in musty warehouses, while Jersey plants reportedly mass produce antiques.
Gene Fowler dedicates his Mack Sennett biography to friend W C Fields. The two share a rollicking camaraderie as they wander city streets, their playful banter and pranks echoing through a community amused by lighthearted mischief.
A column on proper manners covers whether a girl may ask a young man to call, whether a man should raise his hat to a lady he does not know, and whether children may receive dessert before adults.
W L Gordon presents guidance on common word errors with examples and notes on pronunciation spelling and usage. The lesson highlights misused words mispronunciations and a daily vocabulary goal with the term impel defined as to urge forward or on and to give an impulse to.
The Navy Department has strict secrecy on all new naval developments, limiting knowledge to foreign powers and restricting disclosure to the public. This order emphasizes controlled information and national security priorities.
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Q and A style segment shows instructions for filling floor cracks with a flour and alum paste and sealing after it dries. It also includes a prune custard recipe and a tip on cooking macaroni using a wire basket to avoid stirring.
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