Two Dollar Bills From 1776 Defy Early Inflation
The Con tinetal Congress authorized two dollar bills in June 1776 as bills of credit for the defense of America. About 49 000 notes circulated but faced inflation and loss of trust. the phrase not worth a Continental captured the era’s money woes as noted by World Almanac via Newspaper Enterprise Association.
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Red Cross Board Honors Rotarians in Princeton
Princeton Rotarians were honored by the Red Cross for outstanding service in the Bloodmobile program. Charles Mathena presented a plaque at a noon luncheon as Gil Dempsey accepted on behalf of the Rotary Club. The unit surpassed its goal with almost 200 pints during five visits, marking a historic achievement.
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Local Church Plans Summer Jehovah's Witness Conventions
A series of over one hundred conventions is set for the United States and Canada this summer. Leon Piper of the Bluefield congregation says 100 local Witnesses will attend a four day session June 19 to 22 at the Civic Center Coliseum in Roanoke Virginia. Sessions run daily 10 to 2:30 and 3 to 5:30 with four Bible dramas, lectures, symposiums and general discussions.
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Commission Approves Hearing Test Unit for Bristol and Surrounding Areas
The commission approves a mobile hearing test van to serve Bristol Wise and Lebanon and Hearing Centers. The unit will visit centers schools health departments and other localities to provide complete heart evaluations. Inquiries directed to Bristol Wise or Lebanon and Hearing Centers.
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