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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1936
Page
4
A religious reflection citing James 2 22 on faith and works. The text emphasizes faith as the root of good deeds and asserts that faith without works is dead, attributed to Bishop Wilson.
A group of Harris Lebus executives from London toured the United States to observe methods and layouts at major furniture plants. The visit, described as mutually beneficial, highlights that leadership carries costs and learning is essential to maintain pre-eminence.
Mixed emotions rise as Dr. W A Lambeth is promoted to presiding eldership of the Winston-Salem District in the Western North Carolina Methodist conference. His three years here included leading a debt-free campaign and saving Lake Junaluska for religious purposes, making him a beloved figure as he moves with his family to Winston-Salem.
The two national parties filed expenditures totaling $9,000,000 with independent and factional groups pushing the estimate past $11,000,000. Republicans reported $6,160,999 while Democrats listed $2,856,074. The 1932 campaign spent $4,378,000, far below the peak 1928 total of $11,598,000.
The piece notes pamphlets and ads drive campaign expenses beyond control. It argues it is impossible to account for what office seekers spend and that moneyed interests can finance campaigns, effectively restricting public office to the wealthy or those backed by tycoons.
Cook County state's attorney Thomas J. Courtney argues crime will fade as law enforcement improves. He highlights G men replacing gangsters in public view, fewer bank robberies and kidnappings, and social initiatives reducing crime breeding poverty. He envisions a crimeless America despite lingering individual crimes.
An editorial argues a politician is at a disadvantage when speaking into a microphone rather than addressing a live audience. It notes a microphone cannot throw or replace a direct audience connection.
A brief tribute salutes Jed Harris for his unpredictability as a theatrical producer, highlighting his bold choices and influence in shaping avant garde productions. The note praises his risk taking and lasting impact on stagecraft.
A Tombstone resident announces plans for a last roundelay as poetic relief spreads through the community. The town’s weary locals hope for respite as the poet heads toward a closing performance.
A local housewife plans to read Anthony Adverse after watching the film. She notes the family dinner scene leaves the baby with nothing to sit on, reflecting on the movie’s impact.
The 78th anniversary of Theodore Roosevelt’s birth is marked as voters discuss the New Deal era. A local resident cites canal concerns yet supports Roosevelt for financial stability, while critic Thomas Dixon is noted for switching party ties. The piece contrasts politics, finance, and loyalty to ideals.
Robert S. Allen and Drew Pearson spark controversy in Washington with the volume Nine Old Men about Supreme Court justices. The piece notes the provocative title and recalls a biblical parable about bears and a prophet, illustrating sharp reactions to the authors' stance.
A farmer in a corn field is amused by a radio equipped plow demonstration. The scene features crooners laid end to end as a whimsical background for the test of new farming technology.
New York gossip notes Ethel Barrymore's retirement from active stage life after years of public ups and downs. Once a glamorous Royal Family figure she now lives humbly in a neighborly home at Mamaroneck. The piece contrasts her former imperious image with a mellow, housewifely present.
A writer using the pseudonym Dorian Gray asks to include a vignette of me in a forthcoming book titled Celebrity Street. She lists potential celebrities Toscanini Chaplin Tallulah Bankhead Anna Sten Lanny Ross Marlene Dietrich Katharine Hepburn Charles Laughton Paderewinski and others as possible references.
The speaker recalls idolizing Mike Donlin from ages around 15 to 19 noting his swagger and antics. A later emotional moment arrived with a fan letter from Donlin that stays in memory. The passage reflects fascination with a baseball star and the lasting impact of his celebrity.
A fragment recalls a devoted observer in a theater setting, described as part of a group called Delta Fox Worshippers. The speaker describes moonlit nights, lavender tights, and a lingering fascination as the scene unfolds in the gallery.
A quirky reminiscence recalls meeting Flora Zabelle as a stage crush and a moment of dressing up upon hearing a rumor about Zaz. The narrator frames the gossip as a playful memory from a bygone era.
A man presenting a free health exhibit on Broadway shifts the crowd with a bold line about the problem of sex. Spectators linger as the speaker, billed as Vandyked Hercules, expounds his view of the More Abundant Life and holds the room.
In the tenement districts near Broadway, weekly novelties break monotony with a Victor Herbert lookalike Pony Man and his triple saddled Shetlands offering penny rides. An aging charioteer runs a horse drawn carrousel, turning a crank as arrivals become local gala days.
In a doctors wives bridge gathering, chairman notes guest George Ade in rare form. He teased with a preface about reading McIntyre prompting a lady to quip religious. Ade responded with a measured, somber twist about his health and humor.
A lyrical meditation on mountain valleys and rural landscapes. The piece extols vistas from peaks to valleys, praising nature's beauty, home life, and the allure of the broader scenery as a timeless inspiration. It closes with a fragment about misreading the author.
Twenty years ago the Mechanicsville school will open its fall session next Monday. Principal B E Hammer expects at least 25 pupils and lists faculty including Miss Jennie White Estelle Fentriss Kate Nance Berta Cook and Adelaide White.
A group from the Woman's Club of High Point departed at 9 o'clock this morning by car for Lexington to attend the Reciprocity Day program observed by federated clubs of Guilford Rockingham Randolph and Davidson counties. Speakers include Miss Clara I Cox president Mrs B L Davis Mrs H A White and Miss Ada Blair of High Point.
The piece argues that campaigns avoid high ethical debate and focus on emotional appeal driven by literary aides. It blames the New Deal for sectional targeting and group-minded strategy, while noting opponents resort to personal attacks and economic promises beyond feasibility.
Indictments of Treasury figures trigger a volley of personal denunciations led by Harold Ickes. Alfred E. Smith and John W. Davis defend the New Deal amid attacks, while Warburg Jr. faces mixed reactions for his political book stances and past donations.
A light political note about herring sparks chatter of a new trend in Hollywood fashion and style headlines. The playful remark hints at quirky future outfits and tit related hair ideas in showbiz circles.
In Pittsburgh the president figures on second base sparked debate over an astronomical score in the second World Series game. The remark centers on decisions affecting the tally and the game’s outcome.
A sudden lightning incident apparently affected the Ohio State football schedule with Minnesota, leaving fans unsure as no game with the Gophers was on the calendar.
In Germany wood is reportedly used for food preparation and a question arises about nail biting etiquette when nails resemble planks. The note blends breakfast humor with a cultural curiosity about manners and edible design.
Eight wrestlers accompany a political speaking party to symbolize the future generation. The scene suggests a ceremonial display linking athletics and political messaging for a youth oriented future.
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