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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1935
Page
4
A reader quotes scripture and Fuller to reflect on the wicked thriving and the righteous suffering. The passage argues that the wicked are prepared for destruction while the faithful endure, urging perseverance.
Hallie Flanagan leads a Roosevelt work relief project to place trained dramatic teachers in colleges, secondary schools, and community theatres. The aim is to train amateurs, enable play production, acting, and playwriting in regular curricula, and support struggling community theatres.
The stormy Louisiana senator Huey Long dies at age forty two leaving a controversial legacy. Born in a cotton patch he rose to national prominence through his forceful leadership and decisive methods.
The piece reflects on Senator Long’s potential rise and notes rivals may have celebrated his death. It also highlights a city club with 15 players on its roster drawing 350 participants weekly and the Commercial and Amateur leagues drawing thousands each Saturday, building local rivalry and civic pride.
The neighboring town of Randleman faced a downtown fire just before its fire department organized. Citizens actively fought the blaze, preventing total destruction, and the Enterprise congratulates the town on this forward step.
In city court Judge Teague questioned whether a motorcycle could run as slowly as fifteen miles an hour. The piece argues motorcycles are often faster and warns speeding is a police concern. It notes motorcycles are easily managed yet dangerous due to other drivers and urges police to curb risky riding for public safety.
As fall chills reach High Point the local baseball program nears its close and marks one of the most successful Industrial League seasons. The YMCA sponsored the leagues and helped many teams compete. from 25 to 21 clubs remain after four dropped out, leaving two in contention.
Editor urged support for a four million dollar loan for the Brunswick County Southport Port Commission to build water and rail terminals in Southport. The project aims to capture freight from other states, boost North Carolina shipping, and attract private terminals. Endorsements to H. M. Shannon at Southport requested to influence Washington officials. Letters should be sent immediately.
A Rockford Illinois school superintendent allegedly ordered that applicants for school ma am positions be both beautiful and smart. The author argues externals mislead about teaching ability, noting memorable teachers prove merit beyond looks and pupils benefit from skill over appearance.
The Ickes Hopkins clash tightens as Hopkins blocks funds and 46 Illinois projects and 76 in Iowa face rejection. Ickes warns of potential resignation and a September 12 deadline nears, while states complain of double-crosses after blueprint delays and shifting relief aid.
Standard Oil withdrew from the Ethiopian oil concession as US public opinion turned strongly against government backing for the project. A printer’s remark illustrates widespread sentiment that future battles may fight for big financiers like Rockefeller rather than national interests.
An Ohio college professor notes that Europeans contend the war never ended and argues the African dispute will be a war to end war to end war, framing a continuing global conflict narrative.
An old saying from the era before pension plans described aging as the people being in their declining years. The remark reflects historical attitudes toward elderly citizens and social welfare.
If Ethiopia sends Har lem s Black Eagle back home observers debate how the gesture could affect the coal industry nicknamed the little NRA and its political leverage.
New York column describes Columbus Circle as a nightly venue for radicals including communists fascists atheists and others. It notes soapbox orators attracting small attentive crowds with little applause and mentions figures like Jack Pulaski Don Herold and Jimmy Thompson with cafe and embassy venue speculation.
The Lambs introduced a hat check room with an attendant by Booth Tarlington. Members previously hung hats on wall racks. Tarriington, fond of a rowdy night, would wreck hats and order a replacement from the finest hatter the next morning.
A man recalls enduring public calumny for an idealistic cause and credits patience to a figure who showed friendship to Judas to the end, saying he could at least endure silence.
On Fourth Avenue in the 20s chaos erupts as hook and ladder wagons fire engines and ambulances flood the street traffic halted in four directions as a central hub fills with urgent activity.
A clipping from an Arkansas paper notes a local man securing a mixer position at a town mucilage factory. The caption reads Local Boy Makes Good, reflecting a humorous hometown pride.
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