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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1938
Page
4
A short reflection cites Deuteronomy 29 The passage speaks of God as the revealed truth and the ultimate authority for all people The piece emphasizes obedience to God and adherence to his word as the sole creed for believers
The Times editorial suggested Sudeten Germans join Germany to resolve the Czechoslovak dispute, prompting concern and denials across Europe. Hitler pursues a risky bluff as France reinforces the Maginot line and world fears a broader war driven by broken commitments and militant mobilizations.
Chapel Hill voters favored liquor stores while Orange County stayed dry with a large majority. The liquor ban persisted outside Chapel Hill as absentee ballots favored the dry side, illustrating a split in the region’s alcohol policy.
The piece critiques liquor politics in North Carolina, contrasting eastern and western views on alcohol legality. It notes Chapel Hill’s apparent high per capita intake and discusses wet versus dry county dynamics, court seizures in Guilford and related local reactions, while urging restraint and milk charity.
City Councilman F Logan Porter urges restraint on spending and debt by comparing municipal finances to personal and state finances. He warns that easy money and deferred payments harm governments as much as individuals and advocates refusing to incur unpaid debts.
An editorial mix discusses Hitler's plans for Czechoslovakia, Maine election implications, and criticism of GOP leadership. It quotes Concord Tribune on Republican gains and Charles Farley stance, plus Charlotte Observer on religious bumper sticker theology and practical conduct.
Gwynne A. Prosser of the American Institute of Banking told teachers that poor manners and lack of consideration drive 90 percent of dismissals, not technical skill. He urged students to seek frank feedback from friends to eradicate their worst fault and improve happiness.
A beautiful girl in the town inspires breathless interest from many men. She has loved none, until last year a musician entered her life who ignored her. Now she pursues a man for the first time, while friends warn of gossip and trouble from her striking beauty. Her heart confuses her as every suitor circles.
A collection of salon lines from multiple venues including Versailles, Stork, Navarro, Plantation, Terrace Room, Famous Door, Masa Canana, Paradise, Place Elegante, and Glass Hat. Witty quips cover love, education, appearance, humor, and social observations with sharp, era-tinged tones.
The item list highlights Enric Madriguera at the Riviera and Sonja Henie’s upcoming film My Lucky Star, with Cy Walter and Cole Porter songs and Duke Ellington preludes. Elsa Maxwell comments on Barbara Hutton, while The Gae Foster Girls perform a medley at the Roxy and a backstage moment of a faint. Also noted are The Club Indigo hotspot and a St Moritz operator named Margaret Moritz, plus Brookyln Heights Social Club and a unsafely loud palmotor truck siren.
Oak Hill residents protest moving sixth and seventh graders to the Junior High. A High Point college voice contest is planned for next Thursday. An antique bedroom suite over 200 years old is on display at Kester Furniture. High Point College's 1927 28 annual is delayed due to editor illness.
George T. Penny, president of the American Land Company, moves to Greensboro due to rising business here. His local dealings in the past year totalled over 150000 dollars and he has helped dispose of millions in real estate across the United States with his brother J C Penny, the famous twin auctioneers. He will keep a local office.
Priceless tapestries paintings furniture and a grand piano from the Louis XIV era were seized by German forces and carried away during retreat from Chateau Thierry. The items were later used to furnish dugouts.
Friends of the defendant in the New York Hines case cling to a folk saying after weighing several prosecution witnesses. The remark implies doubt about the strength of the case and the credibility of the witnesses in a tense courtroom stage.
A reflection notes that the European war tension is a manufactured or exaggerated concern, suggesting candidates are exploiting the scare for political gain. The piece argues the threat is not as real or imminent as portrayed, framing it as deliberate maneuvering.
Charles B Driscoll notes taxi drivers in New York stock wipers at own cost as thefts rise. Wipers stolen at cabs, risk of accidents grows, dealers report no market for replacement. Also critiques sex literature displays and libertarian defenses as police crackdowns on indecent material. Author details a long Island trip and views on Shelter Island development and summer life.
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