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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1938
Page
4
A garbled text echoes 1 Peter with religious praise and a note on chivalry. It mentions the spirit of God resting on believers, and references a motto about serving all through love, though the wording is unclear.
The piece recalls Woodrow Wilson pressing the Versailles treaty before the Senate and the Senate fights over Article X and U.S. obligations. It notes Lodge’s stance limiting U.S. commitment, plus reflections on pacifism and the draft era, including 1898 and 1917 volunteerism and a physician's WWI story. It closes with a brief obituary of Thom Wolfe, praised as a gifted North Carolinian writer.
An article notes a nation assuming a portion of heavy responsibility for policing the world, signaling a shift from strict isolationist policy. The piece discusses implications for international relations and security obligations.
The article calls on High Point residents to register for the upcoming hospital bond election and to vote with conviction. It warns against a technical majority from low registration and urges broad participation tomorrow at all polling places. It also notes literary reflections on mortality tied to the hospital's future.
Edward M. Carter a floorman at Fulton Street five and ten helps a yelling customer by offering a quarter from his own pocket after suggesting the coin may have fallen on the counter or been misplaced. The woman agrees and later realizes she was not short changed, praising the store and Carter for fair dealing.
Mr Kalte discusses the hospital issue in High Point North Carolina, agreeing with Mr Flagler on the need for adequate modern facilities. He stresses public discussion and signals continuation on page three.
Walter Winchell sketches the coming Broadway season with predictions on war plays jokes and backers. He lampoons industry flaws celebrates Hope Hampton and Lunt and Fontanne while noting Hepburn returns and TV’s rise as a dubious entertainment alibi.
Local Republican leaders will start Hoover campaign planning this week. High Point Democrats expect to organize soon. South Main Street may be widened by R G Lassiter Co. A West Indian storm relief fund is planned. Six new faculty join High Point College. Winston Salem won game three at Twins home 3 2. Driscoll’s New York Day By Day notes Montpelier visit and reflections on New England scenery and Mount Washington.
News briefs report Miss Virginia Mc Ewen will enroll as a student at Duke University on Monday. George T. Wood and his son Carl return from a New York business trip. Miss Mary Simmons resumes studies at Converse College. Mrs. G W Clark and children spend the weekend at Roaring Gap. Mr. and Mrs. J S Teague return from Linville where he substituted two weeks. Weather forecasts warn the West Indian hurricane may strike Florida today. The death stands today at 19. Al Smith campaigns into western states next week. The Bulls of Durham league have been sold for $25,000. O Max Gardner supports an adequate Australian ballot law if governor.
Edgar Whitner elected president as the High Point township Sunday school convention met at Wesley Memorial church yesterday at 3 pm. The executive board includes W. A. Idol, R. W. Shaw, A. W. Klemme, David H. Parsons and A. A. Taylor. Dr. Gilbert T. Rowe and J. J. Parker will speak at a patriotic meeting in the auditorium Sunday at 3 pm.
A brief item reports Stephen C. Clark returning yesterday from Winston-Salem where Mrs. Clark had been visiting relatives. Additional short notes mention Greensboro resident Miss Martha Dozier attending a Sunday school meeting and Max and Abram Bones visiting from Camp Jackson.
A psychologist notes that most people are poor guessers. The observation implies a bias claim that more habitual guessers are poorer, suggesting systematic misjudgment among frequent track attendees.
The piece notes New England shops use tonics instead of sodas and signs warn of Thickly Settled and Compact Section. It mentions Providence and a visit near Sudbury Massachusetts to the Wayside Inn where Henry Ford’s purchase is noted. The chicken dinner and fish chowder are praised as masterpieces.
A road sign reading Southern Fried Chicken With Italian Spaghetti prompted hesitation as the narrator favors finger foods and pieces of fried or broiled chicken for a feast. The sighting reflects casual eateries along the route.
A narrator recalls Longfellow’s connection to the Wayside Inn and its preserved inn like setting. Mention of Southbridge Mass and eyeglass making, plus a late copy going to print due to a truant road trip. Bill Stewart haunts the writer for the delayed copy.
A patron admits avoiding the barber Frank in Times Square for three days. He fears the blunt critique and quip about shaving himself, recalling the barber’s boast of a harsher tool and sharper skill.
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