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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1936
Page
4
A reflection contrasts biblical warning of false claims with Charlotte Perkins Gilman on human susceptibility to follow both old doctrines and new propaganda. The lines explore belief, authority, and the ease of deception across ideas.
The piece blasts state WPA officials over delays and lease terms on the High Point college athletic field project. It argues the 8, 99 year lease sequence and needed deeds show mismanagement and calls for accountability from state administrators. It also condemns insanity pleas in crime cases and urges tougher confinement for dangerous offenders.
A one year old choir boy in Chicago told police how he killed a 65 year old widow for eight dollars in jewelry to fund "shows and hinges." He stated he thought he would not be convicted because he is too young and investigators note recent psychiatric evaluation and a reticent demeanor at school.
Saturday Pauline Dionne visited her famous quintuplet sisters living across the road from their nursery. The Canadian government had taken guardianship of the five girls, limiting parental access. At a Saturday gathering the siblings, though strangers, shared a brief moment as their parents watched.
The article notes that following Rightists and Leftists in Spain only adds confusion for baseball beginners trying to identify and understand opposing pitchers.
New York reporters often pivot to drama with writers like Jack Kirkland finding major success after leaving journalism. Roy Howard and W. Hawkins hosted a celebrity Christmas party in Pelham with many city editors and notable newspapermen in attendance, including Keats Speed of the Sun, illustrating ongoing ties between press and theater in New York.
High Point Civitan members in regular session endorse the chamber of commerce forward movement organized action by city citizens and business men. They note the city has made phenomenal progress in the past.
The High Point DeMolay chapter conferred the initiatory degree on Alfred Caldwell and Buster Rawley at the local Masonic temple last night.
John Marsh departs tomorrow for Lexington Kentucky to visit his uncle John H. Carter. Mrs Ford of Orange New Jersey visits her son Ellis Ford in the city. Miss Lillian Cook of Winston Salem stays with her sister Mrs Craven Page on Lexington Avenue.
Twenty years ago in September 1916 Health Officer Ed I Mungo assumed duties in High Point succeeding Mrs R C Soyars who resigned after ten months service to take effect September 1 Mungo formerly served as city police officer and focused on enforcing health laws Soyars departure leaves staff regret and notes her satisfactory performance since last October when she was elected
The Enterprise notes Guilford College will open with a ceremony on September 6 featuring an address by Hon. J. E. Latham of Greensboro.
Harlem residents feel a surly mood as safety worsens with two policemen per block and mounted patrols on corners. Riots and minor clashes punctuate a climate of insecurity while cabarets collapse and toss workers out of jobs. Demagogues fuel resentment toward Italians in the area.
Harlem venues once known for rowdy entertainment push to reestablish on Broadway. Connie's Inn failed to revive in the Palais Royal site while the Cotton Club tests African themed acts in the same room. Lenox avenue chicken dinner spots linger in the background with limited activity.
Population of Fayal Island living outdoors in terror after the worst quake in Azores history. Relief expedition dispatched. Casualties estimated 60 to 400 of 25 000. In Salisbury the Perpetual Building and Loan association placed in receivership by Judge Finley. Dr. John B B Wright named to NC Board of Health to fill vacancy from Dr R H Lewis. Fifth district highway construction underway excluding model thoroughfare High Point to Greensboro.
A dreary campaign year sees the dry movement falter as voters in the Dreath region fail to support the Vote Dry effort with scant ballots cast.
The remark warns that if the movement succeeds its policies will confront substantial political and economic challenges as the government steers through difficult conditions.
A batch of short notices lists W H Silane returning from a business trip to Augusta and Asheville, Mrs J V Orange hosting Henry Wortham, Mrs A E Frazier’s two week Rocky River Springs visit, Mrs W P Ragan’s new Cadillac trip to Greensboro, Mrs D T Andrews’ New York return, Carger Dalton’s ten day Oakwoods stay then campaign work, plus wider items: King Constantine abdicates, U S food price jumps, Roosevelt campaigning for Hughes, Austria seizes rubber supply for the second time since the war.
In a reflective op ed, the editor muses on economic injudiciousness, wage behavior, and the fate of small farmers amid industrial progress. The piece cites regional crime violence, civic reform, and political maneuvers including Ruth Bryan Rhode's resignation and Frances Perkins. It ends with a quip about the need for cooks and clerical staff during government competition with manufacturers.
A London cleric questions the League of Nations while Norman Thomas reframes the Constitution as a tool. Rev Dr Frederick Norwood recalls war lessons and Ethel Barrymore announces stage retirement inviting help for speech and public presentation.
A WPA administrator Howard C. Hunter warns that the situation has escalated from dreathit to disaster, signaling urgent concerns over relief efforts and public safety.
William E. Dodd, the U S ambassador to Germany, notes that the League of Nations has one more chance but remains a last chance, underscoring critical diplomacy.
A quote from Arthur J. Hilly of New York City notes that taking risks defined humanity. It credits Adam and Eve for illustrating the habit, suggesting chance propelled humans into labor and progress.
The king states there will be no war as British people and the world have had enough of the last war. He asserts public desire for peace and urges restraint amid global tensions.
An eastern dealer releases a catalog under the label Just Another Sucker drawing attention to sales tactics and consumer caution amid a regional retail push.
The remark notes that third parties can secure a position once vote tallies are completed, highlighting their potential influence in the final result. It emphasizes how election math determines power beyond major candidates and parties.
The piece argues a lasting need for federal relief regardless of whether Roosevelt or Landon wins. It notes bipartisan promises for adequate relief, critiques WPA waste, cites New York Times reporting on waterlogged Staten Island work, and warns of a lasting political force from relief beneficiaries into a powerful, organized voting bloc.
The writer argues relief recipients should not be disenfranchised to curb deficits. They condemn demagogues who claim oppression of the poor, urging instead organized voter power to counter exploitation and prevent political manipulation by debt-pressured leaders. Concerns over a nationwide lobbying shift are voiced.
Authorities say entrance standards are rising with stricter requirements for all cadet programs, and especially for applicants from the arts. Caliber and qualifications are emphasized as a core criterion.
In the Balkans political upheaval turns deadly as coups unfold. In Chicago discussions turn on the presence of large black sedans seen around key political sites, fueling tension and speculation.
The article hints that improving pedestrian safety may connect to a broader federal effort involving game preserves, suggesting policy alignment between street safety and conservation programs. The exact details remain unclear due to fragmentary text.
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