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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1938
Page
4
A religious verse set cites Mark 16 16 on belief and baptism for salvation and a Robertson exhortation to love and obedience. The text emphasizes divine dwelling, truth, and teaching revealed to the faithful.
The world debates who halted a looming war as the United States signals intervention while Britain and other nations weigh responsibility. The crisis tests power and the value of peace over war, with dictatorships facing economic strain in a fragile calm.
The governor says the four million dollar primary road improvement program may fail without federal support. A $1.8 million government donation is not expected, delaying road funds until other projects are financed, per Washington. Roosevelt’s stance on road funding is described as generally retrenchment minded.
The piece notes that despite spending under engineering direction and a prior plan, federal fund distribution favors White House preferences and an adverse North Carolina ruling looms. It questions whether the state should proceed with the 2.2 million public improvement, with anticipated disappointment whichever path is chosen.
The passage outlines rising crime in High Point and urges stronger youth protection and social safeguards. It discusses past harsh punishments, racketeering, and calls for community support for youth programs while noting rapid city growth and social strain. It also references 1940 presidential politics and observers’ views on Hull and Dewey.
The Greensboro News notes that given its duration the final war in Europe produced an unprecedented amount of ink. The piece adds that the atmosphere stayed heated as events unfolded, keeping readers engaged through every update.
The Lexington Dispatch aligns with the Charlotte Observer on the desirability of a proposed plan or policy. Both papers emphasize the need to pursue a path that benefits the community and supports responsible development.
A letter from a major airline apologizes for a grounded flight, highlighting personal safety and customer care. The piece recalls Titian the painter and ends with notes on San Francisco's fair and a Czech partition pact mood, illustrating public attention to thoughtful actions.
Walter Winchell notes suggest Bette Davis may wed Howard Hughes after separating from her groom. The piece lists showbiz feuds and rumors about Raoul Walshes, The Sidney Howards, Hoagy Carmichael, The Lambs Club, and Johnny Weissmuller. It also mentions Gov. Lehman, Dewey, La Guardia endorsements, and political moves in New York.
Kay Francis plans confuse Coasters as marriages loom and a romance rumor swirls. Kay Austin wed Robert Stimpson editor of The Bombay Times, headline chatter follows. Henry DeKoven plays sheet music as Jean DeKoven’s sister’s Paris death dominates front pages. R C A profits from war scares. Yarrop photo wires pay 55 dollars. France tells Seversky to draft 100 new Flying Convoy planes. Pattie Morgan fuels travel to Glass Hat while Jessie Royce Landis shines at Dame Nature premiere with Dr. L Berg praised.
Ben Bard and Ruth Roland backstory referenced as fortune influence. Roma Sargent rehearsing Juliet at Bard’s school amid alleged secret ties involving H Sherman’s daughter Arlynne and actor Hugh Marlowe post divorce. Merger rumors for Mack Gordon with Harry Revel link. Dorothy Berke to wed a Des Moines surgeon-dentist. क्लब chatter notes state trivia and a Munich Conference remark. The page hints at ongoing mysteries in Stork Club scene and a Rainbow Room anecdote.
The city will offer delinquent taxes at a public sale on December 3. City Collector Smith complains of a surge in worthless checks received at his office over recent weeks. Weekly winter supper meetings restart at Central Friends Church. A school for parents and teachers opens at the Junior High tomorrow with four lectures. Mrs Carter Dalton hosts Mrs Hall Houston of Portsmouth VA. Woman's Club holds first meeting of the club year and names delegates Mrs W G Foy, Mrs C H Rhodes, and Mrs F F Long for a Greensboro district meeting on October 8.
The Yankees defeated the Cardinals 4 to 1 in the first game at St Louis. Embezzler Carnes shortage cited at 953000 dollars. Gene Tunney and wife honeymoon near Florence, famous site in Dante lore.
Twenty years ago readers were urged to buy Liberty Loan bonds to support the war effort. The $50 denomination bonds attracted many buyers. Flu outbreaks prevented church services, prompting city ministers to suggest home gatherings for worship. Local notes include M. J. Crowder’s trip to Virginia for business, Rosa Welborn’s return to Petersburg after summer with grandparents, Cyrus L. Wheeler’s Fayetteville trip for business, and Walter Royal’s recovery from a serious flu attack.
American tanks broke through German lines northwest of Verdun on Tuesday as Allied forces push forward. Spanish flu spreads in Spain, now affecting about 30 percent of the population after starting there in May.
The quote recalls Winston Churchill noting that ages twenty to twenty five are the best years in a man's life. It reflects a historical remark attributed to the former British minister of state.
Planting season at the work house prompts John Bush of Cleveland to assist with gar dening but ends with his arrest for intoxication.
Congress man Scott Lucas speaks on the long fight for voting rights and the enduring struggle reflected in history and public advocacy for universal suffrage.
New York society columnist recalls Charles Studen hosting long running literary teas in Greenwich Village. James Montgomery Flagg paints Vi Gaxton portrait for The Lambs, with fund financed by members. Miscellany covers Stix wrong-number joke, a subway dog rescue and Otis Skinner on women and divorce.
The report notes Germany repeatedly seeks to obtain walnut lumber by sending shipments to ports, amid unclear routes and handling. F. J. Purcell, head of operations in Kansas City, Missouri, oversees the supply chain.
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