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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1937
Page
4
The item notes J P Rawley as publisher with dates 1915 to 1837, indicating a historical record of publication ownership and period. The fragment cites the publisher's name and years, suggesting archival metadata from a newspaper page.
A religious reflection cites Exodus 22 20: he that sacrificeth unto any god save unto the Lord only shall be utterly destroyed. A foe to God was never a true friend to man.
An opinion piece argues for highway lighting to reduce night crashes. It cites J N Grainger of the State Rural Electrification Authority noting pre and post tests showing fifty to forty percent fewer night accidents with proper illumination. The piece links rural electrification campaigns to promoting state publicity.
Walter Lippmann endorses the fusion slate backing Mayor Fiorello LaGuardia as he condemns venal local politics. The stance calls for voters to abandon rigid party lines and support a united candidate in the New York City race.
A York City mayoralty contest features a fusion banner drawing support from Republicans, American Labor, Socialists, Democrats and Communists. The coalition aims to end Tammany Hall corruption in New York City and warns that reform will overwrite old political divisions in favor of a cleaner government.
The piece argues that soil erosion poses a greater, ongoing threat to the South than Civil War general Sherman. It urges teachers and farmers to focus on erosion, promotes composting with coal ashes and leaves, and warns against burning leaves. The message notes a Charlotte expert recommending compost piles to improve garden soil and fertility.
Alberta Tane of Trans Continental and Western Air argues the public would accept women as business leaders if they framed themselves as businesswomen.
Unlocated torpedoes trigger government concern as naval searches focus away from the Mediterranean where no search is needed. Authorities assess risk and plan disposal if found.
A nurse protests men crooning in hospital corridors as she says they are practicing for night watches to come, highlighting disruptive behavior during patient care.
The American College of Surgeons announces its 1937 Approved List, arguing hospitals now serve broader roles from diagnosis to recovery and education. The piece notes rising approval rates, the impact of hospital standardization on care, and the public health benefits of trusted hospitals.
A Los Angeles thief removed a red wig four blond wigs a platinum and brown wig and a brown toupee from a local hair store using disguises. The incident highlights a bold raid targeting cosmetic wear.
We feel it is most merciful to allow her to sleep her life away. Mr. W. W. Gobble of Omaha Nebraska states his wife had been sleeping 32 weeks.
Clifford Grove, a St. Louis attorney, quit his position claiming no prideful professional should draw a salary from any government level if he does nothing to earn it. He cites inadequate workload as the reason for resigning.
President Roosevelt warns that war is a contagion, declaring the nation determined to stay out of war while acknowledging unavoidable effects and risks of involvement. He stresses vigilance against both declared and undeclared hostilities and the impact on the United States.
A cheeky note suggests Hollywood chorus girls soak their feet in salt brine to prepare for performances. The quip links the practice to an alleged souring of many movie musicals, implying unusual routine behind the scenes.
Rabbit-foot team dazzles with pitching catching batting and running on the square diamond. The Tiger Lily Team from Zions Hill wowed crowds though critics say one lineup lacked steady play. The rival squad showed honest pluck yet staggered as many struck out.
Washington observers predict new and heavier taxes to balance the federal budget under Roosevelt and Morgenthau. Incomes from $5000 to $20,000 face higher levies, with $2500 and above also affected, contingent on congressional action and deficit pressures. Also notes Troyanovsky’s return and talks of an Italian loan pre Roosevelt speech.
A columnist argues that rising meat prices justify government action against stock market bulls and bears. The piece frames investment volatility as a public concern and calls for aggressive policy measures to stabilize markets.
A city or agency notes that new taxes might be required to balance the budget. Officials indicate curtailing spending could achieve a similar result but would be less popular with voters and residents.
Thyra Sumter Winslow returns from Hollywood. Martha Ostenso depicts Minnesota’s East Grand Forks as a miniature New York. Julia Shawell sends an autographed copy of When Autumns Here. Elsie DeWolfe’s shop and Dwight ke chatter enliven a day of meals with Alice and Mike Hogg. John Montague, Grantland Rice, and Kelland play golf at Port Washington, firing a 65 score just one under the course record.
An ambitious civic project targets Hell's Kitchen as a future tenement paradise. The old toughness lingers with bare knuckles on the streets and occasional roughing up of a rookie cop. Local youths idolize George Raft and imitate cinema attitudes, with Ernest Hemingway cited as a modern author resembling their visual style.
Styles in metropolitan dogs mirror changing feminine fashions with breeds rising and fading. Fifteen years ago the white Russian wolfhound sparked interest as Dolores led one along a silver leash. Later the chow, Boston, wire-haired dogs, Airedale, Peke, and Pom enjoyed stardom, but today the dachshund dominates sales in fashionable kennels.
A permit was issued for a three story semi fireproof addition to Burrus Clinic on North Main Street. The project promises a modern upgrade to the facility. Local planning notes indicate full compliance with safety standards and city regulations.
A long hiatus ends as Jack Oster man returns to Broadway with a lively mix of songs and comedy. His summer club run drew a typical Broadway crowd, delivering songs and funny sayings in a Drassy modern tempo.
A string of snap anecdotes notes George M. Cohan’s political satire echoing Franklin D Roosevelt, the Duke of Windsor’s slang choice sockdolager, Oscar Shaw tipped as a decade-ago juvenile wealth figure, Lillian Gish shunning rouge, and a London daily seeking H. G. Wells for a column.
The article notes that even with current supply depleted, authorities expect another public enemy to emerge via parole board action. It emphasizes ongoing enforcement against organized crime figures and the persistence of lawman efforts.
News briefs report martial law in Romania and a plot to restore Prince Carol to the throne. A court injunction halts Mayor Thompson’s plan tied to a pro British library initiative.
J Elwood Cox declares Liberty Loan bonds essential as government backing, while Corporal John Carroll writes from Camp Sevier in Washington D C about constant shifting and a wish to join High Point home guards to be led to his beans by Lt Wishart.
Bank of Commerce cashier H A Millis spent the morning in Greensboro. Mr and Mrs G E B Hutchens returned from a visit to Stuart Virginia. From Paris Jules Cambon French foreign secretary says America will have the honor of finishing the World War.
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