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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1939
Page
4
The Joan Budd Co of 420 Lexington Ave New York City is listed as national advertising representative in Friday October 13 1939 records.
A reflective line urges readers to share what they have with those in need. Quoted wisdom from a religious text frames almsgiving as a personal moral duty rather than a public show of charity.
In a reflective piece the author weighs Finland Latvia Lithuania and Estonia against Soviet expansion, notes British French wartime diplomacy, Lloyd George’s role, and the danger of Moscow using the conflict to press a western sea route. A human-interest tale follows of Herman W. Goodwin, who after losing a hand, trains to lead a mill and lift a company.
An Oklahoma group of 110 visitors toured the South to study regional industrial development, enjoying a High Point stop. Frank Sizemore and local Chamber volunteers organized the visit, with manufacturers opening their plants to the delegation.
A dinner honoring visiting delegates discussed Oklahoma's reliance on oil revenues and the need to diversify through manufacturing and broader economic activity. Speakers warned against overdependence on petroleum and urged prudent adaptation for the state's long term wealth.
Greensboro Record notes Mr. Landon from Kansas urges Congress to stay in session through the war while Mr. Hitler vows to fight for years. The piece mocks the talkfest and doubts it yields much legislation.
The Bremen’s harborage safety in Russia is seen as established while critics fault New York port authorities for delaying the ship. The President’s explanation is deemed lame, suggesting possible ulterior motive and an assist to Britain and France, despite the liner’s seamless Atlantic crossing.
Reference to Dale Carnegie famed author of How To Win Friends And Influence People, focusing on his impact in self improvement and public speaking circles.
A paneled collage quotes politicians and a mix of wartime commentary. Items include Sena tor Tom Connally on Siegfried Line rhetoric, Senator E C Johnson on Romania, labor leader Daniel Tobin, Gen Sikorski on war threat, and social asides about food hoarding, a submarine tale, and Hollywood sea pictures amid wartime horror.
Walter Winchell on Broadway recounts club chatter with Jack White a Giants rooter and Joe McCarthy jibe at Club 18. It recalls Orson Welles plans, Arthur Hale scoop hints, gossip about stars and a German sub incident with H M Warner, plus bail links to Fritz Kuhn and Nazi intrigue.
Dean P. E. Lindley of High Point College attends a meeting of the advisory board of the North Carolina Student Volunteer Movement at Duke University. The item notes safe recovery for two missing show girls in Atlanta after being picked up near an Essex sedan. World Series attendance mentioned and other brief notes.
Washington reports outline a plan to curb the Communist party and dissolve the German American Bund. The measure would require any affiliate organization to file member names and finances with the secretary of state. It may pass the House but face Senate opposition under shifting political winds.
The column touts John Scarne as unmatched card manipulator while noting his lack of work. It mentions Kath leen and Charles Norris hosting a reception with Col Theodore Roosevelt as a guest. Diana Callard auditions for The Follies and makes a quip about Roosevelts head. A soap box orator in Columbus Circle is mocked, and a tease about anti inspiration and government action is hinted.
Twenty years ago the automobile of Miss Cora Davis was stolen from the front of the Wilson Motor Company in this city early this morning and had not been recovered by 3 o'clock this afternoon. Financial matters were discussed in a congregational meeting at St. Mary's yesterday. Dr H E Gurney of Monroe will arrive tomorrow to conduct a revival at First Presbyterian Church.
A compilation of short notes mentions Miss Odelle Peacock of G C W at home for the weekend and Mrs. T G Gold visiting Atlanta. News briefs cover President Wilson's inability to discharge duties, Clemenceau planning to quit as premier, rising strikes in the North, Hollywood salary trends, and wartime embargo debates. It includes quotes from Senator Prentiss M. Brown and Edward L Weeks, plus remarks on the Unknown Soldier and security in Congress during neutrality debates.
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