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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1929
Page
5
Mayor C A York designates the third Saturday in June, National Children’s Day, for High Point to focus on childhood development and youth welfare. The proclamation cites sociologists on juvenile delinquency and urges directed play and community attention to shaping future citizens.
A medical advertisement extols Konjola as a modern medicine for stomach kidney liver and bowel troubles and nervousness. It cites Mrs Ellen Johnson of 505 Mangum Ave and signs off with the Konjola Man at Main Drug Store 105 South Main Street High Point describing daily demonstrations and patient testimonials.
The Pullman company announced a wage increase of five dollars per month for 12,000 porters and maids along with improvements in working conditions.
W Chase Idol of High Point clubs reports the International Rotary convention in Dallas was lively despite rain nearly every day. Eugene Newsom of Durham was acclaimed for international president after a large victory, with strong Texas Mexico ties and goodwill evident in speeches.
Rotary delegates from Chile and Peru praised aid to resolve the long border dispute and left both nations with friendly feelings. They met on stage and shook hands to symbolize the new international amity.
Washington reports in the American Nature Association poll more than half a million votes were cast for the most popular flower, with 229157 cast for the wild rose as the leading choice.
In Lexington on June 6 David son county completes a personnel swap in the sheriff office. Roby Loftin becomes jailer and Frank McCain moves from office deputy to jailer. McCain moves into the jailer's residence while Loftin takes over McCain's home.
Yakima Washington reports electric stops are being installed in irrigation canals across the Yakima valley to prevent game fish from entering and dying during periods of extreme low water. The measure aims to conserve fish populations by stopping their passage in vulnerable channels.
Reigh Count the American Kentucky Derby winner of last year captured the Coronation Cup at Epsom in a mile and half race. Athford second, Plantaggo third, with times noting Reigh Count at 2 36, beating Trigo’s Derby time. study of reformatories planned by Grace Abbott to assess outcomes for delinquent boys.
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