Boy Scouts Hold 1940s Jam Boree at Valley Forge Site
The second national Scout jamboree opens June 30 on Valley Forge grounds with 47 000 Scouts and leaders from 48 states territories and 20 countries. President Truman will attend and the seven day event features pageants exhibits religious services and fireworks.
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Tom Bradshaw
George Washington
Boy Scouts of America
U. S
Philbia
Truman
U.S
Valley Forge
Arm of Liberty
Arthur A. Schuck
Massive Boy Scout encampment spans 625 acres at Valley Forge
A seven day Scout encampment at Valley Forge park plans 625 acres for 34 troops per section with 35 Scouts and three leaders each. Facilities include service tents health centers and showers while water power and lighting are arranged. Food provisions for 47 000 involve hundreds of thousands of gallons and cans. Health checks and hospital care are organized, with state troopers directing traffic to the single access road.
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Valley Forge Park
Philadelphia Suburban Water Supply Company
Army
Valley Forge General Hospital
Phoenixville
Naval Hospital
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Boy Scouts of America
Truffles Found in Europe Say National Geographic Society
The National Geographic Society reports multiple European truffle varieties exist. The finding highlights biodiversity among Europe’s fungi and underscores regional culinary and ecological significance.
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The
National Geographic Society
Europe
Mumps Halts Scout From Jamboree at Valley Forge
Palestine Texas June 24 A local Boy Scout Patrol Leader John Ogden planned to attend the national jamboree at Valley Forge Pa He prepared 17 letters and a box of horned toads to trade with Scouts from other states A doctor diagnosed a swelling in his cheeks as mumps forcing him to stay home while others departed for the event.
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Western Hemisphere
Washington
Palestine
Tex
John Ogden
Valley Forge
John
Anaplasmosia: A Deadly Malaria-like Disease in Cattle
A historical note describes Anaplasmosia as a lethal malaria like disease affecting cattle, highlighting its deadly impact and resemblance to malaria. The text implies veterinary concern and the need for awareness among farmers and veterinarians.
Danville Principal Moves to Vernon Alabama Post
G. O. Spencer, longtime Danville high school principal for six years, departs to take a school post in Vernon, Alabama, as announced in the Lamar area report.
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Danville
Vernon
Ala
G. O. Spencer
Danville High School
Lamar
Needs Of Bryce Are Emphasized
The joint legislative committee on Bryce state hospital reported urgent funding needs with no general funds available. They noted Hill Burton matching cannot start until July 1951, and they will raise the issue at the 1950 session. Bryce superintendent Dr Tarwater and Health Officer Dr Gill testified, with Budget Officer Jake Jordan present.
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Montgomery
Ala
Joint Legislative Committee
Bryce State Hospital
Senate
House
Merrill
Roberts Brown
Lee
James G. Adams
Jefferson
Bob Kendall
Conecuh
Graham Wright
Talladega
Albert Boutwell
J. S. Tarwater
Bryce
D. G. Gill
Nashville Publisher Praises TVA Fit and Local Vision
Silliman Evans of The Nashville Tennessean toured Decatur and urged including Cumberland River in the TVA system. He touted anti smog work and a victory over Boss Crump politics while praising Decatur hospitality and local harbor improvements.
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Nashville
Decatur
Silliman Evans
The
Nashville Tennessean
TVA
Cumberland
Tennessean
Evans
Boss Crump
Crump
Tennessee
Crosby family dinner fuels divorce rumors
Hollywood reports Bing and Dixie Crosby with their four sons at a family dinner amid rumors of separation. A close friend says the gathering was a going away party for Bing and the boys as they depart for a six week stay at Bing's ranch near Elko New. Dixie may join later, a common pattern in their summers.
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Bing
Dixie Crosby
Dixie
Elko
New
Hanchhands
Chisos Range Enclosed by Big Bend National Park
An entire mountain range the Chisos is enclosed by Big Bend National Park in Texas.
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Chisos
Big Bend National Park
Texas
Questers Win City Prize in Beautification Contest
The Questers club won first prize in the city beautification contest. Mrs. L. R. Brooks accepted a 25 dollar check at a Saturday meeting. The Questers plot at West Gordon Drive and Fifth Avenue West was judged best by Prof. Samuel Snow of Alabama Polytechnic Institute. Second prize of 15 dollars went to the American Legion and Auxiliary for the triangle at Somerville Road and East Gordon Drive. Miss Ruby Jones represented those organizations. Third prize went to the Women’s Chamber of Commerce as Mrs. William D. Sims accepted the 10 dollar prize.
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Quester’s
L. R. Brooks
Questers
West Gordon Drive
Fifth Avenue West
Samuel Snow
Alabama Polytechnic Institute
Auburn
American Legion and Auxiliary
Somerville Road
East Gordon Drive
Ruby Jones
Women’s Chamber of Commerce
William D. Sims
Local clubs beautify city with Wheeler Park event prizes
Community groups across Decatur join Wheeler Park cleanup projects to improve green spaces. The effort is supported by the Decatur Chamber of Commerce which provides prizes for participants.
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Wheeler Park
Pig
Decatur Chamber of Commerce
Unfulfilled last wish for Boston woman
Mrs. Marie Fusco 56 dies of cancer in Boston on June 24 and laments she cannot see her son Joseph A. Fusco 28 who left for the Army in 1942. Army records show he was discharged in 1946 from Chicago.
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Boston
Marie Fusco
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