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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1936
Page
4
A religious exhortation cites Acts 3 19 warning to repent so sins may be blotted out before the refreshing presence of the Lord Fuller adds You cannot repent too soon for you do not know when it may be too late.
The article argues Morgenthau’s two billion dollar stabilization fund faces scrutiny as he defends backing the British pound amid French franc devaluation. It suggests Soviet officials may respond to his charges of Soviet forex sabotage, potentially pressuring him to justify his actions and the New Deal stance.
Judge Kenesaw Mount Landis urges orderly conduct for the 1936 World Series between New York clubs. He says rules must be enforced to ensure baseball remains the focus, not childish displays or fan animosity.
The statement emphasizes that proper upkeep preserves worth and attractiveness, suggesting neglect reduces desirability and market potential. It underscores ongoing care as essential for long term utility and appeal.
The wartime European fleet commander Admiral William S. Sims influenced naval efficiency and target practice reform with Theodore Roosevelt support. His blunt criticism unsettled officials, led to controversial assignments, and sparked debates over military honors and courage in service. He died leaving a legacy of risk and reform.
A Mount Airy report notes a fortune teller helped recover a woman’s lost jewels, while Helena Perota of the National Association of Fortune Tellers calls for a countrywide strike on Friday. She says team rooms sabotage the group by bootlegging predictions and denying time off for conventions. The piece frames fortune telling as entertainment rather than a formal industry.
A New York physician warns that cold morning plunges may be harmful. The piece notes many never start the habit for fear of lateness, while a few hardy souls continued into autumn, then faces a wave of supportive correspondence.
Psychologists note parental gestures educate a child showing a downward motion toward the seat of the pants as a reputed effective method. This view reflects a longstanding belief in physical guidance to discipline behavior.
In Tombatone Aria a poetry contest is held amid a world where Spanish caballeros swap guitars for machine guns as a topsy turvy scene unfolds.
New York recalls Nikita Balieff of Chauve Souris amid tribute and memory. Morris Gest found him in a Moscow cellar before Balieff's illness. Balieff's fame rested on The March of the Wooden Soldiers. A brief theater obituary also notes White Studio’s pioneering photography and reflections on editorial wit.
Chief McGhee remarks on police staffing for the convention as four officers injured in a Salisbury accident are expected to be visited by delegates. Supt T Wingate Andrews elected vice-president of the North Carolina Education Association.
Mrs W E Snow and Mrs Andrew Lindsay spent yesterday afternoon in Greensboro. Mrs E N Scoville of Orangeburg South Carolina will arrive tonight for a visit to Mrs J B Welborn. Dr and Mrs W W C Wicker of Elon College were guests of their daughter Mrs L R Johnston on Tuesday.
The new electric line linking High Point and Randleman is finished and power is on. Randolph County residents report good lights at night. The brief notes also cover political discourse and local happenings including Chief Orr's death, a bet on boxing, YMCA growth, Ford’s request to courts, and other regional items.
A German scientist asserts success in transforming sawdust into edible food, noting cereal manufacturers had previously reversed the method. The claim suggests a historical challenge in converting woody material into usable nourishment.
A brass drum belonging to the Oklahoma City Salvation Army was reported stolen. Police note the thief’s luck may have run out as a snare risk looms in the case.
In 1916 the Millis brothers and Mrs. Armfield bought the Goldstein Isaacson hall for about 30000 and will remodel the Millis building on South Main now housing four stores. A car stolen from C M Hauser was chased by Special Officer Oliver and the driver Otto Wood fled on foot. Rev R L Davis of the North Carolina Anti Saloon League to speak at North Main M P church. City council awarded street improvement contract to Lassiter Co of Oxford NC at 172 per sq yd asphalt and 162 per sq yd oil asphalt. Warmlike note: another milestone, as Senator Overman would say.
Miss Verta Louise Idol wed Dr Samuel Coe at 8 o clock last night in the North Main Street Methodist Protestant Church uniting the High Point couple. W H Slane visited Greensboro this morning. Ellen White departed for White Plains to teach. Mrs Valette Jones left for Alexandria and then Washington to enter Madison Hall.
James H. Southgate, a Durham insurance man and former Prohibition party vice presidential candidate, died at his cabin near University Station in Orange County this afternoon at 1 o'clock. Georges Guynemer, the French aviator, shot down three German planes in 2 minutes 30 seconds from 10,000 feet. Col. Theodore Roosevelt will speak tomorrow for the Republican cause at Battle Creek, Michigan.
A columnist notes editors and readers are quick to critique others English skills while overlooking lapses by themselves. He cites a scientist mispronouncing epochal as ePOChal and a man excusing a dance with a her collar described as irrigat- as examples of casual speech missteps.
The campaign manager states he will not seek the postmaster general role if Alf Landon wins the presidency. He criticizes both parties and notes reforms have been gradual, crediting Hayes Cleveland and Wilson for progressive changes as citizenship grows.
The piece recalls Admiral W. S. Sims and his wartime readiness while noting current forecasts of stratosphere speeds and fast rail travel. It contrasts old and new progress, cites humorist malaprops, and remembers performers like Noel Coward and Melville Ellis in a reflective, era-spanning tone.
In Haverhill Massachusetts during a wet season the Browns played the Greens as the river spilled into left field. A long hit found the deep left flank and the outfielder raced the ball into the stream. He threw to third with a broken play that ended in a comical mishap.
A transparent woman being taken on a country tour is expected to attract wide interest for its visible clarity and novelty as a symbolic demonstration.
The article notes Roosevelt's planned speeches and the mixed hopes of supporters. It questions the effect on Landon and the GOP as Roosevelt is praised as a master strategist and emotional orator able to unsettle Republican challengers.
The piece compares two schools of thought on how a president should respond in campaigns. One expects sharp indictments against rivals and defense of policy, while the other foresees a dignified, humorous approach. Roosevelt aides are reportedly compiling material to mock opponents with a light touch, especially on Communist support, to defuse controversy.
The piece suggests Roosevelt will stress administration achievements and major problems while balancing heart appeal to voters and reassurance for business. Analysts speculate he will craft a synthesis of approaches to outmaneuver opposition, with more preparation than in past appearances.
Cleveland tailors receive higher wages following a wage policy or local reform. The move reflects broader labor market shifts and signals growing earnings power for workers in the trade.
Eastern doctors say new pains can be eased by therapies that may help a condemned convict.
Tokyo police arrested a notorious nudist robber in a quiet district. The suspect was caught hare headed after a brief chase, ending the spree with his capture and ongoing investigation.
The text notes athletes of different sexes missed a thing at the Cleveland Great exposition and mentions cigars offered to ladies who light them.
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