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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1934
Page
4
The snippet lists GECIL personnel including Business Manager GEO F EDWARDS National Advt Mer WALTER F HESTER Local Advt Mgr C M WAYNICK and Editor a, indicating the organizational leadership lines.
A dated devotional excerpt cites Judas returning the thirty pieces of silver to the chief priests and elders after Jesus’ condemnation. Hosea Ballou adds a reflection that only the guilty know the withering pains of repentance.
S W Taylor reports renewed enthusiasm for uniting the three major Methodist branches in a world wide religious program. A Baltimore Sesqui-Centennial program highlighted union discussions led by Bishop Edwin Holt Hughes with a focus on a General Conference ratification in 1936.
The article discusses detour traffic around Broad Street and College Street as widening work proceeds. It notes parking on both sides worsens congestion, urges one side parking or no parking during detours, and calls on authorities to maximize detour flow despite delays.
A proposed detour is considered a reasonable concession to reduce traffic congestion in the area. Officials cite expected relief from bottlenecks and improved flow for drivers and emergency services.
The editorial argues that control of NRA codes should rest with industry and that success hinges on leaders embraced by a spirit of cooperation. It calls readers to donate clothing for needy children and warns against complacency and corruption undermining reform.
In a moral appeal Tom Alderman Sykes urges citizens to support a drive to clothe the naked and aid the needy. He cites religious duty and local welfare workers to find widows and orphans and stresses shared humanity and early winter relief.
October offers prime time for sowing vegetables like onions cabbage kale radish lettuce and spinach with Clem son extension experts urging farmers to start winter gardens. Food demand will rise this winter making home gardens beneficial for reducing domestic expenses.
The Danbury Reporter argues publicity drives trade and warns merchants against relying on the past. It asserts advertising fuels customer flow and keeps shops competitive while silent stores fade. Public notices and readers see how visible effort attracts buyers.
In New York the new play scene reshapes reputations fast as a debut author gains fame in two hours and a half. The spotlight shifts to a radiant new star while veteran social figures like Towne Crowningshield De Wolfe and Elliott are noted for presence and style. Billy Rose’s dramatic rise and fall echoes street life with the $1.50 dinner show and quick backers’ reversal as audiences flocked to spectacle.
A witty feature notes a gossip as a rumor engine and jokes that politicians hitch to stars. It mentions Oklahoma City University about to offer academic credit for ping-pong, ending with a pun about dice.
An editorial argues education improves faster when literacy is not equated with ignorance and references Federal Homestead Subsistence houses built by Uncle Sam. It underscores government housing as a factor in civic development.
A group of bandits proposes inventing a weapon that can ascend to the wielder’s hands when they raise them. The idea, described as a self-summoning firearm, would appear during moments of surrender or panic, raising safety concerns among observers.
An opinion piece argues that inflating federal payroll numbers does not justify lower taxes. It critiques the idea that more government workers automatically reduce tax burdens and calls for policy grounded in actual fiscal realities rather than inflated staffing claims.
HM. G. Wells calls Roosevelt's social impact colossal while Joseph Stalin's actions provoke strong reactions. The piece notes public sentiment in the United States as a key focus of the discussion.
A concise reflection defining life expectancy as the period during which a person can repeatedly reconsider and alter beliefs they once held as absolutely true. It emphasizes openness to new ideas and the variability of certainty over time.
The piece praises sturdy performers who support stars and keep productions alive. It highlights a bluff Texan character Joe King and a central office detective as memorable foils in Broadway drama, noting many Joe Kings populate program names and serve as the theater’s essential but unseen backbone.
A reader notes that some stock could profit and would buy heavily if Roosevelt opposed gambling in stocks. The statement suggests market optimism contingent on presidential stance and party position on stock gambling.
A Carolina advertisement states the offering is not intended to sell alcoholic beverages where prohibited by law. The notice emphasizes compliance with jurisdictions restricting alcohol sales.
The article portrays Maurice Chevalier as a bold showman whose distinctive mannerisms and stage artistry captivate audiences. His bow legs oyster eyes and undershot grin are cited as memorable traits fueling his personal magnetism on and off the stage.
Readers debate a simplified take on Wucle Sam’s system claiming the letters spell DOLE. The discussion centers on whether a logical reduction preserves meaning or misrepresents the original concept.
Arizona Rambhorn notes McIntyre’s column as an elixir that treats many ills, claimed to aid readers as his assistant circulates among them. The piece frames the columnist’s writings as a remedy through regular installments for a community audience.
The remark notes that researchers who reportedly extracted gold from sea water could next focus on obtaining gold from bankers, signaling a shift from experimental feats to financial targets.
A report notes that a dog mainly sweats through its tongue and the pads of its feet, with panting and other cooling methods also observed.
In a shifting view, critics once blamed radio waves for deaths and disasters. now the debate centers on whether President Roosevelt or munitions makers drove earlier fears. Observers note changing narratives as technology and politics intertwine in public concern.
An old ad touts Klutch brand false teeth that “hold tight” once fitted, claiming the plate won’t rock or chafe and patients can eat and speak like natural teeth. Offered at drug stores for 25 cents.
Roberta Lee answers etiquette questions about greeting latecomers at a debut dance. The hostess may remove her hat at a luncheon as an option, and ushers lead the bridal procession.
A compact English lesson notes line is used to explain lineage as ancestral line and family. It provides guidance on correct usage and pronunciation and encourages vocabulary growth through daily word focus.
A quiz page presents questions and answers about the Mason Dixon Line tree study a two faced god and a Titanic disaster. The piece lists Mason and Dixon as surveyors Janus as the two faced god and identifies New York London and Tokyo as the three largest cities.
Q and A style advice column by Anne Ashley offers practical tips. Mildew on leather may be treated with petroleum ointment while caution is advised to avoid imparting taste from lubricants. A separate tip suggests tapping cans or boxes to prevent powder spill and a note on using glycerin as a lubricant for kitchen utensils.
Walter R. Brown of the Greensboro Chamber of Commerce commends the High Point Y M C A and Y W C A for their work with boys and community citizenship. He notes the ongoing campaign to raise 14500 and expresses confidence the effort will succeed.
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