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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1939
Page
4
A Bible verse from Romans 6 12 urges believers not to let sin reign in the mortal body. Fuller adds that a man who falls into sin grieves, a saint regrets, and a devil boasts.
The Adams family donation funds the High Point YWCA building in memory of J H Adams, praised for industrial leadership and women’s employment. The Enterprise lauds Mrs Adams and daughters for honoring his city building legacy and aiding service work.
The 146th anniversary of the University of North Carolina was celebrated on campus with a speech by former president H W Chase. The piece notes UNC’s long tradition and its deep civic and democratic impact beyond faculty intellect.
The campaign nears its three thousand dollar shortfall with leaders urging one final push. Supporters express gratitude for the expert, devoted effort by volunteers and workers who answered calls to the community.
An editorial titled War and Ideologies in The Enterprise prompts a reader letter from Mother of Sons criticizing war hysteria. The piece clarifies its historical aim to show war’s impact on national ideals without advocating U.S. entry into Europe’s conflict, citing Finland’s stand against Russia and defending fighting for cherished ideals. A second letter from Don Busa of San Mateo praises persistence and loyalty at United Parcel Service, detailing 11 years of safe driving, a 360000 mile record, and multiple awards, while noting modest press coverage in the company’s Big Idea publication.
The piece argues Russia is not ready to sever ties with England but to deepen trade. It notes Britain aims to portray friendly relations with Russia to gain leverage in wartime psychological pressure. An early goods exchange could favor Britain despite potential losses in other areas.
Readers recall the enduring American spirit that values liberty and rejects bondage under any form of tyranny. The passage emphasizes that national reverence for freedom remains strong despite oppressive rule.
The Twin City Sentinel notes that the home is a leading site of accidents and adds farming ranks among the most hazardous occupations, with barns and barn yards accounting for about half of farm accidents. The piece urges safety focus in both domestic and rural settings.
Two girl members of a local theatre troupe are missing. Officials fear they are being held against their will. Selwyn the magician headlines High Point College Monday night. News briefs report the Athletics beating the Cubs 10 to 8. Eight McDowell County officers are implicated in a murder charge from Marion strike troubles. Premier McDonald ends his peace mission. President Hoover says he will remain in the Western Hemisphere during his term.
At a United Daughters of the Confederacy convention in this city, Mrs. James M. Gudger Jr. led a push to place bronze markers with a Robert E. Lee bust along the Dixie Highway. The route runs from Mackinaw, Michigan, through Michigan, Ohio, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia to Florida Miami.
Frederick J. Libby head of the National Council for the Prevention of War urges the President to accept German mediation offers. He argues Roosevelt can end the fighting and warns that failure to act will bear bloodshed on his head. Libby cites Roosevelt’s April message proposing pledges, world arms reduction, and a conference to reduce trade barriers.
A chorus girl recalls two lean Broadway years with scarce work and long rehearsals. Her hotel owner provided meals and shelter for $2,800 debt repaid by her new husband at a meal with three $1,000 bills.
Bruce Catton reports Roosevelt previously favored mediation in international disputes. In September 1938 he sent a note to Hitler during Munich talks and in April urged peaceful discussion at the council table, arguing good faith and justice for both sides. He notes peace groups pressuring for U.S. mediation since early September.
A newspaper opinion piece notes a biblical appeal to Sabbath keeping cited from Exodus and argues the Sabbath as a perpetual sign. It questions whether Christians should observe the Seventh Day and contrasts Jewish and Christian practices.
In a feverish town an elderly man with money weds a chorus girl amid warnings she seeks wealth. He loses big in the market, his kin denounce the match while the woman keeps $40 weekly. The letter argues for Sabbath laws and contrasts vs Continental Sunday practice with biblical references.
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