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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1956
Page
4
A reflective sermon urges forgetting past wrongs and failures to move forward. It cites Philippians and Scriptural promises, contrasts despair with hope, and encourages burying sins in God's mercy while pursuing a renewed life through faith in Christ.
The Enterprise states it will not back a presidential candidate but will present news, columns, and issues fairly to help readers decide how to vote. Editors pledge to examine both sides, avoid dictating choices, and let facts guide readers to their own conclusions.
A six room Hosford Park Grade school in Gary Indiana uses a steel structure to cut costs by about fifty thousand dollars compared with brick. Builders claim faster erection lower maintenance and improved fire safety. If successful it could ease high construction costs and crowded classrooms nationwide.
Louis D. Brooks of the North Carolina Bankers Association invites a conference of national industrial leaders to audit the state's industrial appeal. He argues a frank, constructive critique could guide long term tax reform, aiding current industry and attracting new investment. The plan aims for transparent, fact based policy over mere praise.
Washington society page recounts Perle Mesta's absence from the capital amid Chicago convention activity and a pending summons over an antique-furniture dispute. It notes hostess Gwenn Cafritz’s autumn party plans at Anderson House, inviting top officials and embassy guests, along with lists of non-drinkers on Embassy Row and a jab at President Eisenhower gifting World Series baseballs.
The column blends anecdotes from Pittsburgh hotel etiquette to a spoof political party, with Humorous lines from Corey Ford and a luncheon menu of Northwestern North Carolina items. It also surveys local figures like Arnold Aronson and Kiwanis talk on creative thinking and holiday shopping.
Ban ner Whitehill Corp. president Harry W. Schacter of Indianapolis says 50 percent of American home furniture is obsolete and the industry has not exploited the change factor as automotive and apparel have. He urges designers and manufacturers to use obsolescence to drive sales amid vanity and status trends.
A 28 year old aircraft mechanic Thomas Fitzpatrick flew off with a private plane and landed it in a New York street near his girlfriend’s home after a pre dawn flight. He claimed engine trouble. police found the engine fired as the propeller spun. The incident shows why street landings require police clearance and sober judgment.
The High Point Enterprise masthead shows the publication’s address at 995 North Main Street High Point North Carolina and lists D A Rawley Mrs R B Terry president secretary treasurer editor advertising director Holt McPherson W Patterson Jr W C circulation manager and Sadik K Lo Loplin as business manager.
Published editions show afternoon and Sunday morning issues by mail priced at 15 dollars per year. Carrie is listed as a subscriber. The Associated Press content is used with local material. Post Office entry details and distribution terms note independent contractor status for carriers and ad reps.
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