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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1929
Page
7
Sanford Bates of Boston is appointed superintendent of federal prisons to build the division into a major scientific government branch. He will supervise five penitentiaries with about 18 000 prisoners, urged by Assistant Attorney General Mabel Walker Willebrandt.
Lexington May 11 High Rock Lake in this county may become a refuge for migratory game birds. During winter many ducks and geese halted there and were killed in the open season. A movement led by W C Lisk Richfield deputy state game warden aims to make the lake a federal reserve for migratory fowls.
A cryptic crossword style page lists clues across horizontal and vertical entries with definitions and punctuation marks. Several clues reference historical figures and common terms, including questions about Methodism founder and the cotton gin inventor, alongside color, geography, anatomy, and everyday objects.
On May 11 1647 Peter Stuyvesant arrived to govern New Amsterdam. He sought peace with nearby Indians and limited colonial representation. His rule centralized power with officials appointed by him and land sales needing permission, laying groundwork for the 1653 municipal charter that founded modern New York City.
City of High Point invites sealed proposals for jail prisoner feeding. Breakfast by 9am with meat or eggs and bread. lunch by 4pm with meat or fish two vegetables and bread. Estimated 600 meals monthly. Bids due May 14 1929. City Manager E M Knox reserves right to reject or award as best for the city.
Lexington churches plan special Mothers Day observances in Sunday schools and sermons tomorrow with appropriate exercises and recognition by pastors.
A snippet from Tit-Bits shows a late night table remark about a poor lad cut down in youth. The unhappy boarder at the end of the tab laments the harshness of life and appetites.
Notice of sale under a deed of trust against Ef Segraves and husband E F Graves. The property at North Park addition in High Point Guilford County North Carolina described in deed records will be sold May 13 1929 at 11:00 am in front of City Hall High Point to the highest bidder for cash.
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