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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1936
Page
4
A religious reflection emphasizes that true obedience to God surpasses ritual offerings. It contrasts Samuel’s biblical quote with a Quarles wise saying on obedience, noting that faithful action should follow clear commands without hesitation or doubt.
The piece honors James Madison on Constitution Day, notes his crucial role in drafting and debating the U.S. Constitution, and cites his notes as a primary source. It argues Americans should pause to honor Madison, while stressing prudence, sober deliberation, and balanced foreign policy including a strong defense.
The Republican national chairman John Hamilton and nominee Alfred Landon face public rifts as Hamilton cites Landon often in speeches. A reforming impulse for party unity surfaces while backers watch to curb further discord during the 1936 campaign.
Secretary of State Cordell Hull argues the United States has expanded armaments due to being compelled into it. the Good Neighbor League supports the stance as a national posture on defense.
Bruce Catton surveys reports from London and Washington that Imperial Airways and Pan American Airways plan a joint trans Atlantic air line. Each group would supply two or more large flying boats for first flights possibly this year. The move marks a milestone in conquering long water distances with American aviation ingenuity cited.
New York Day by Day notes Jim Tully’s rise from road kid to respected writer and boxer. Frank Scully recalls his library beginnings, early boxing with Johnny Kilbane, and Governor Martin Davey’s influence. The piece also surveys caricaturists like Thurber, Herold, Powers, Barton, and Webster, highlighting craft and perseverance.
A. C. Blumenthal has spent lavishly in London amid a film merger, earning a commission approaching one million. Returning Americans describe him as a favorite of head waiters and a showy host reminiscent of his earlier entertainment days with Jimmy.
Ten years ago in September 1926 community notes report a 94 degree day. Freshman girls at High Point College received mysterious lavender invitations to meet at 1 45 pm for surprises. A lavender white decorated car procession went to Thomasville ending at the Palace theater for a social hour at Miss Margaret Perry’s home.
A repaired and renovated White House awaits the imminent return from White Pine Camp New York of President and Mrs Coolidge. Norman Leslie Dereham of South End England finishes a Channel swim in 13 hours 56 minutes winning 1000 pounds. United Presbyterian churches of western Pennsylvania ask local Pittsburgh stations to stop sermons on air due to declining Sunday attendance. Morrison's entry into the senatorial race draws little interest.
In the election season, certain political blocs show extreme positions or tactics to head campaigns. Party factions push sharper rhetoric and mobilization to influence voter turnout and messaging.
Twenty years ago the High Point Industrial Department of the Commercial Club published a concise portrait. It notes population 15 000 in 1916, freight bill 1 500 000, three rail systems, Wachovia Bank branch with 1 250 009 capital and 2 415 599 27 deposits, 25 churches, a modern hospital, strong physicians, 200 traveling salesmen, per capita output near 700 dollars, total output 8 000 000, and High Point as the sample city of the South before urging readers to refer to the 1935 Golden Anniversary Edition.
A vivid portrait of cabaret chorus girls on Broadway moving through the city at 6 p.m. Mostly platinum blondes are described as glossy and stylish yet noted as lisping and foolish. Four teens this year married into wealth and status.
The article notes Meredith Nicholson reads the Bible for half an hour daily to savor its expression while Deems Taylor suffers seasickness from embarkation to voyage. A Smith prefers manipulation of the example in then-current social scenes.
In a reflective broadcast of the Literary Digest poll a listener complains of the heavy lead for Landon while announcer John Kennedy recalls the 1916 election night drama. The narrative highlights voter anxiety and California’s shifting stance as a cautionary note.
The article reflects on the distant origins of the Jewish New Year Rush Hashana and praises the faithful, noting a wish to echo Tom Moore’s verse about freedom and triumph as they celebrate in America.
A letter to Governor Ehringhaus addressed to Governor Garfield in Raleigh is from an Englishman. The piece humorously notes the English reader’s ignorance of local gubernatorial history and references King William IV era names with playful commentary.
A quip from Professor Tim O Donoghue notes Irish talk shifts to pubs as drink costs rise. Gene Buck observes that American songs now gain quick fame, taking only weeks to reach public hearts.
Prof Frederick Soddy argues that the current monetary system makes war the only outlet for vast scientific resources. He asserts democracy fails to create money, urging rethink of economic structures.
The quote from actor Brian Aherne notes half of those asking for his autograph confuse him with Freddie Bartholomew or Boris Karloff. He jokes about the look of doubt when fans have multiple autographs and cannot tell them apart.
A fragment notes Ernest Hemingway unable to sleep and seeking comfort with a fat hamburger near a grand Empire setting. The scene hints at a nocturnal pause amid a cityscape and a distant elevator ascent.
A woman treasurer of a Ladies' Aid Society walks to a bank teller with orchids and says she wants to deposit aid money. The teller, mishearing as egg money, replies with a quip about the old hens doing well in the heat.
The piece argues the Du Pont family is unfairly blamed in politics amid New Deal publicity. It notes their open contributions to both parties and Liberty League, calls for the family to respond publicly rather than remain targets, and questions the media’s framing of their actions.
The passage argues that the Du Pont family funded multiple campaigns from 1928 to 1932, supporting Roosevelt in 1932 and later Landon, suggesting a change in trust and questioning why their finances are praised in one era and condemned in another. It posits the existence of an articulate Du Pont to present the family case to the public.
About five million postcards and stamped envelopes are sold in America annually. Of this total, two million are used as pocket liners in coats worn by forgetful husbands, illustrating quirky domestic habits reflected in consumer patterns.
The fragment suggests a fleeting dream lasting about five seconds tied to a million left by an uncle in a will, hinting at a quirky or surreal inheritance note.
New Jersey lifeguards barred from hypnosis in reviving drowning victims sparking debate over safety practices and public restraint as authorities compare protections to the sting faced by taxpayers amid naval history with vessels named Wasp.
A survivor describes the perilous experience inside a mine filled with gas. The account reflects on danger, escape, and lessons learned from the dangerous environment.
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