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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Sep 24, 1938

Page

4

Bible Verse Quotation Attributed to Herbert

A fragment quotes Job 5:20 about redemption from death and war. The line includes a belief that help from God follows personal action, attributed to Herbert in the fragment.

What Discouraged the Prime Minister After Berlin Talks

Chamberlain returned from his second conference with Hitler in a discouraged mood. He failed to obtain Germany’s commitment that Czechoslovakia’s borders would be respected or that Germany would join Britain and France in guaranteeing its partition would stop.

Chamberlain Hitler Berlin Hungary Poland Czechoslovakia Germany England France

Wheat market soars on war scare amid Sudetenland fears

The article notes a four cent wheat price jump as Europe’s unrest triggers fear of war. It argues a quick peace by October 1 would hurt speculators, while war could quickly clear grain surpluses, with global dependence on external food supplies a concern if fighting intensifies.

Europe Hitler Sudetenland

Two Men Executed in State After Denials of Guilt

The state put two men to death yesterday for a murder they both denied committing. One inmate, in the gas chamber, repeated his claims and warned the warden that the truth would out someday. The piece criticizes legal standards and notes past cases where death row inmates later proved innocent.

Justice and Mercy Reflections on State and Public Transit

The piece questions capital punishment and innocence claims while discussing shifts in belief about divine judgment. It argues modern fear affects truth and urges honesty before higher power. It notes bus rerouting as a reasonable economy and compares rural school funding with urban transport burdens on towns and pupils.

Mussolini and Hitler in the Second Fiddle Era

The Burlington Times News editor clashes Mussolini with Hitler as leaders and nations edge into a broader war stance. Congress member John J. O Connor questions whether a president would start a world war to stay in office. The piece argues long presidential terms are unlikely to end the United States war record.

John J. O'Connor New York United States

Case’s initiative saves his job at a Massachusetts store

In ville Massachusetts a retail men’s clothing firm cuts staff from 30 to eight. Mr Case seeks extra information to speak about the work inspire loyalty. The boss notices his effort and promotes him to main store full time. A Napoleon anecdote closes the lesson on honesty and respect.

Mr. Case

Hosiery Industry Opposes Government Planned Plants

The Concord Tribune notes government competition is unfair for hosiery and all industries. The piece discusses opposition to a plan for government built hosiery plants and subsistence homesteads, likening it to socialism. It mentions Mrs. Roosevelt's similar furniture idea and argues for more freedom for capital to create jobs.

Concord Tribune Franklin D. Roosevelt

Trinity Strikes Over Tiny Walk to School

The article notes 19 Trinity school district families on strike over a three-tenths mile walk to school. It reflects on how earlier generations walked two miles or more to reach school, starting at eight and ending at four, often returning home in dim light.

Trinity Aycock

Quoted Musolini and a Pueblo machinist remark in one page

A compilation of two quotes contrasts Benito Mussolini’s fear vs love stance with Kenneth Whitney’s belief that ballet would ease a worker’s burdens. The remarks reflect varied perspectives on work, power, and artistry.

Kenneth Whitney Pueblo Calif

Economy and jobs cast shadow on American fleet

Rear Admiral Emory and William Allen White warn of grim conditions as unemployment climbs and the merchant fleet shows weakness. The quotes frame concern over national resilience and the middle class facing slow erosion amid labor and shipping pressures.

Emory Land William Allen White

Ranching Gambit: Society Figure Roma Ware Shifts Nevada

Mrs. Roma Ware, once a prominent New York society figure, announces a move into ranching in Nevada. The remark reflects a bold pivot toward agricultural life as she embraces a new business venture and provincial lifestyle.

Roma Ware New York Nevada

Walter Winchell On Broadway First Nights Review Glows and Gripes

The city welcomed season openers at Empair Thirthr and 46th Street Theatre with mixed notices. E B Ginty’s Mi Legend drew praise for cast Natwick Dean Jagger Jose Ferrer Sweeney while You Never Know at Winter Garden drew sharp critique. Hellzapoppin at 46th Street drew roaring crowds and a punchy reception and Sing Out The News jury will announce its verdict tomorrow.

Empahr E. B. Ginty Jesse James Natwick Dean Jagger Jose Ferrer Joseph Sweeney Winter Garden Clifton Webb Lupe Velez Libby Holman Hartmans Cole Porter the Sun Richard Lockridge Mirror 46Th Street Theatre Olsen and Johnson

Movie Revue Teases Big Stars and Light Farces in Theatres

The column mocks original Broadway claims for The Magic Lanterns Room Service noting Sam Levene and Teddy Hart not in the film. It praises Carefree with Rogers Astaire and Berlin tunes as light, holds Hold That Co ed for laughs, and calls Garden of the Moon speedy and mooney. It notes If I Were King with Ronald Colman Basil Rathbone as potential standout. Father Divine is also ridiculed for unintentional humor.

Room Service Sam Levene Teddy Hart Rogers-Astaire Berlin Mooney Spooney Gooey Ronald Coleman Basil Rathbone Mr. Rathbone Father Divine

Radio Critics Dominate Last Week's Air Commentary

H V Kaltenborn led the week with top medals in news analysis while E G Robinson returned in Big Town for study material. Jolson faced a tough spot on Information Please as Clifton Fadiman juggled riddles. Jane Arden expands, Il Duce’s off-air reception disappoints, and Mrs Franklin Pierce McCall appears on We The People. A New York Ice Cream misfire is noted. Neapolitan is cited as the answer.

H. V. Kaltenborn Columbia Franklin Pierce McCall Florida Fadiman New York Ohio

Story-Tellers review amid magazine sports notes

The piece surveys current periodicals noting Harper's sports feature, Atlantic Monthly mock vertical style, Good Housekeeping swing talk by Larry Clinton, Collier's reservation piece on New York swank hosts and nobility, The New Yorker Hyman Kaplan piece, Francis Wallace on football in The Sat eve Post, Peter Arno cartoons, Time magazine’s October cover change after 15 years.

Harper's The Atlantic Monthly Larry Clinton Good Housekeeping Quentin Reynolds Collier's New York King Billingsley Duke Perona Count Decker Prince Mike Romanoff Baron Kriendler L. Q. Ross Hyman Kaplan New Yorker Francis Wallace Peter Arno Mag

Editorial gibes on ChamBERLIN gift and press plays

The Nation mocked ChamBERLIN's present to Adolf and called Czechoslovakia stabbed by its bodyguard. Herald Tribune praised country weeklies while Montaigne notes gossip as their backbone. Gen Johnson praised agriculture then disagreed, Braun mocks Neville's plane trip to Hitler, and a purge word is urged to be junked.

Chamberlin Adolf Czechoslvakia Herald-Trib Johnson Dept. of Agriculture Variety Braun Neville Hitler Crouch O'Connor S Fay

Mayo Clinic Surgeon Quips On Peptic Ulcers Humor

Dr Howard Gray of the Mayo Clinic who operated on Jimmy Roosevelt notes it is almost a compliment to a man to be afflicted with peptic ulcers. Deputy Mayor Curran quips the city is hard for a dog and speculates on underground hydrants. E B Ginty author of Missouri Legend comments on continued plays.

Howard Gray Mayo Clinic Jimmy Roosevelt New York Curran E. B. Ginty Missouri

Storm's Toll Told by Tom Turner from Florida

Tom Turner reports from Florida after the storm describing widespread telegraph pole and telephone outages. He recalls a hotel room wind shattering its windows glass. The First Voters' league plans a large meeting tonight at the Democratic club headquarters.

Tom Turner Florida Tom Voters’ League Democratic Club

St Mary the Virgin Church A Landmark Of New York’s skyline

The Church of St. Mary the Virgin on 46th Street near Broadway is praised as a Catholic style high church within the Protestant Episcopal Church. Opened in 1894, it was the first steel framed church, designed by Napoleon Le Brun & Sons. John Jacob Astor funded the initial site, with the present building standing on land gifted from Sara Cooke.

Napoleon McNaught Syndicate New York 46Th Street Broadway Sixth Avenue United States Protestant Episcopal Bishop of Cowsley Fathers St. Mary the Virgin Napoleon le Brun & Sons John Jacob Astor 45Th Street Sara Cooke Manhattan

Notable Visitors and Departures in Local Society

Mrs Katherine Raymond Freeze and Miss Lucile Sherrod left yesterday for Kinston as guests of Miss Margaret Copeland. James Farriss of New York spent the weekend with his mother Mrs R K Stewart. E M Allen left yesterday for West Palm Beach to join his AT&T crew.

Katherine Raymond Freeze Lucile Sherrod Kinston Margaret Copeland James Farriss New York R. K. Stewart E. M. Allen West Palm Beach American Telephone and Telegraph Company

Florida death toll rises in survey findings

A survey places Florida's death toll at 2,200 amid reports of an influenza epidemic causing grave concern in Porto Rico. Herbert Hoover says he will steer clear of controversy. A Madrid theater fire killed 120 people yesterday.

Florida Porto Rico Herbert Hoover Marid Spain

Local Negroes Organize for Liberty Loan Drive

Twenty years ago the city’s Negroes organized to aid the Liberty Loan effort. The Merchants association plans a meeting to discuss deliveries and participation, while a curtailment in store delivery service may come. The Virginia Council of Defense asks Provost General Crowder to draft men in needless deliveries, a move with nationwide implications.

Merchants Association Virginia Council of Defense Enoch Crowcer

Local Notes on Residents and Travel

Tom Kearns leaves tomorrow for Trinity College Durham. James T. Ryan is confined at home by illness. W A Horney departed today for an extended trip to eastern points. George McKenzie of New York, interested in underwear and hosiery, has come to this city to fill his wants. Mrs J H Farrell and daughter Mary Alice are spending a few weeks at Mt Airy.

Tom Kearns Trinity College Durham James T. Ryan W. A. Horney George McKenzie New York J. H. Farrell Mary Alice Mt. Airy

Fronts Shift as Bulgarians Flee and British Seize Haifa

News briefs note Bulgarians retreating along a hundred mile front while Soviet forces report a sixty mile advance in Palestine. United States Consul General Poole departs Russia and crosses into Finland. Confederate veterans convene in Tulsa. British forces seize Haifa and Acre on the Mediterranean coast in Palestine.

Palestine United States Poole Russia Tulsa Oklo Haifa Acre Mediterranean

Goering Nearly Recovered and Teased for Medal Return

The report states Hermann Goering is almost fully recovered from his illness and expects to sit up soon and receive medals, signaling a return to public duties and recognition.

Hermann Goering

Minn. Zoologist Claims Fish Enjoy Tickling

A Minnesota zoologist asserts many fish enjoy being tickled. The article suggests fishermen should begin by locating the fish's ribs to tickle them.

Minnesota

Harvard Debuts Cosmic Ray Counting Instrument

Harvard unveils a new instrument to count cosmic rays, while a second machine threatens more workers with unemployment. The development signals advances in scientific measurement amid job concerns.

Harvard

View of church facade before 1939 World’s Fair opening

The observer notes the Calvary group and rose window above a central entrance. Coal smoke has darkened the gray stone and pigeons shed droppings on the delicate tracery, suggesting a cleaning and sand blasting before the 1939 World’s Fair.

Acros Calvary

Gothic entrance features Mary and Child sculpture

Two pairs of double doors form the entrance with a well modeled St Mary and Child between them. Ten figures stand in bold relief above, followed by a Bethlehem scene including the donkey and Wise Men. Life size saints flank the doors, one possibly St George.

St. Mary Bethlehem St. George

Sculpted group crowns church entrance with crucified Christ centerpiece

Three statues on separate pedestals form a cohesive group above the main entrance. The central crucified Christ is heroic in scale, flanked by mourning figures gazing toward the Savior. An impressive work, unmatched by New York churches, though the rose window is dusted and obscured from the street. Interior beauty benefits from cleaning.

New York

Quiet Hour in Church Reveals Platinum Woman

A stylish young woman with platinum hair visits a church at noon on a weekday. She kneels before the altar and shrines, lights a votive candle, and prays for about ten minutes. She exits by the font, crossing herself, while a faraway blue gaze lingers beyond the garish street toward Broadway.

Broadway

Weavers in Jamaica Craft Banana Fiber Sport Coats

Jamaica weavers producing sport coats from banana fibers. The fabric is touted as easier to reel and slip on, suggesting a nimble, lightweight garment move into local textile crafts.

Jamaica

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