RCA announces $4000 college scholarship for future radio engineers
David Sarnoff of RCA introduces a plan to award a $4000 tuition scholarship next fall to a high school senior, with ten finalists chosen from 17,600 high schools. Finalists visit New York for a month of inspections at RCA and NBC facilities and exhibits at the World’s Fair, with cash prizes for the runners up.
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David Sarnoff
Radio Corporation of America
Sarnoff
United States
New York
RCA
NBC
Uesserger
Mammoth
Curs
Forea Bny
Exton
Ajai’ Tré
Week of social visits and a WPA jobs update in Indiana
The notes list Miss Margarec Icel and Ruth Bechdale hosting guests, families visiting relatives in Detroit and Indianapolis, and a Memorial Day reunion at Fred Leslie's. WPA announces 7,000 Indiana relief workers to be dropped as a reduced state quota takes effect, with multiple Bechdole and Leslie family gatherings noted across Camden Francesville Kokomo Logansport Frankfort Greenville and surrounding areas.
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WPA
Indiana
Washington
S.A. Bechdole
Camden
Bure M. Bechdole
Huntington
Calvin Myer
Francesville
Burley
Bechdole
Lafayette
Ray Fife
Kokomo
John Fife
Jimmy
Frankfort
Fife
Logansport
Ralph Repleete
Paul Bechdole
Lonard Maxwell
Karen Sue
Ruth Bechdale
Greenville
Penn
Extensive WPA Work Done in Carroll County
The Indiana Work Projects Administration reports over 113 miles of roads and streets improved in Carroll county since July 1935. Rural farm to market roads totaled 107.3 miles, with seven miles of urban streets, three culverts, 1.2 miles of sidewalks, and four miles of streambed improvements. Ninety nine flood and erosion dams were erected, and notable constructions include the Flora exhibit barn and several school fields. About 512 county residents were employed while WPA provided 3,727 hot lunches, renovated 7,218 books, and completed 11,723 garments for the needy.
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Indiana Work Projects Administration
Carroll County
WPA
Flora
Adams Township
Monroe Township
Washington Township
Tippecanoe Township
Carroll County Infirmary
Delphi
Southside Park
City Park
Deer Creek Township
Tippecanoe
Pittsburg
Star Motor Co highlights Ford V-8 line and service
Star Motor Company of Logansport promotes Ford Mercury and Lincoln Zephyr cars and the Ford V-8 for smooth power. It advertises 24 hour service a power wrecker and thorough used car checks. The shop also runs a body fender and paint department led by Encil Wisinger and Sky Rance.
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Star Motor Co
Ford, Mercury, Lincoln
Zephs
Ford
Star Motor Company
Logansport
Star
Encil Wisinger
Sky
Rance
Logansport Elevator Company Honored in Civic Service Review
The Logansport Elevator Company at 402 East Miami and at 18th street and Wabash River is praised as a leading local business. The grain elevator serves farmers widely with increasing annual volume and strong community involvement. The firm is lauded for boosters of the area and its service to residents.
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Logansport Elevator Company
East
Miami
18Th Street
Wabash River
Logansport
St Joseph Hospital praised for superior care in Logansport
The St. Joseph Hospital of Logansport is highlighted for readiness to handle emergencies and maternity care, with a well equipped nursery. Nurses with extensive training provide sanitary, cheerful care, emphasizing air circulation and sunshine in a quiet, supportive environment.
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St. Joseph Hospital
Logansport
Local Social Roundup Highlights Visiting Friends
Mrs George Felthoff and children spent Wednesday with Otis Beamer. Mrs Altman and daughter Joy and son John were guests last week. Amos Suntheimer of Fort Wayne visited C Rice over the weekend. A V McColley of the M and M Cafe North Webster spent Monday with G R Rodibaugh. R J W organization held a weiner roast Tuesday night. Piano for sale in good condition with bench and scarf. Amanda Roth. Bertha Jo Lane resigned from Dr Kerkhove's office and moved to Chicago. Eva Kennedy attended her home and witnessed the unveiling of murals by Indiana's famous artist. Ella Beamer of Young America and William Beamer of Columbus visited Otis Beamer Thursday. Carl Raber and family entertained John Raber Colfax Claude Raber Chicago and Mrs Fred Raber recently. Linda Bowman Chishom of New York City was guest of honor at Bowman reunion with about 45 relatives at Elmer Bowman home.
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Church of the Brethren
Amanda Roth
Linda Bowman Chishom
New York City
Bowman
Elmer Bowman
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