Death of 19 year old groom prompts mystery probe
Police in Maynardville Tennessee investigate the death of James Edward Carver a 19 year old groom. trunks found near Norris Lake allegedly belong to Carver and his widow Jo Ann who denies identifying them. Carver and Ed Hoskins 19 reportedly swam to shore after their motorboat drifted away. autopsy and inquest possible. effort continues to locate Carver’s body amid conflicting statements from Hoskins and Jo Ann.
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Maynardville
Tenn
Norris Lake
Union County
Leslie Graves
James Edward Carver
Knoxville
Jo Ann
Ann Fistly
Critllam
Carver
Ste
Jake Tam
Ed Hoskins
Hoskins Ha
Graves
Hoakins
Coryer
EBL
Knoxe Ville
Washington
Carvetto Graves
Hovklns
Gilling Graves
Atatumenia
Garvers
Negro Health Plan Set To Be Launched In Jackson County
A wide health program for Negro residents is planned in Jackson County. Led by Rev. Renea Parker of Lake’s Negro Baptist Church and supported by educators and community groups, the plan aims to address poliomyelitis prevention, general diseases, and health conditions through a complete survey and council guidance. Dr. G. Hon, director of the Jackson County Health Department, serves as advisor to the colored group organizing the initiative.
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Jackson County
Decp
Renea Parker
Ine Lake
Ehutch
DK. G. Hon
Harkson
Hea
Florida Citrus Crop Brings $117 Million in 1948–49
Florida State Department of Agriculture reports the state's citrus crop brought about $117 million gross for 1948–49, with an average grower net of roughly $5,000. The season’s result ranks second in state history, driven by increased acreage after droughts in California and Texas. The average box sold for $1.23, with costs around 40 cents.
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Lakeland
Fla
California
Texas Roves
Florida Krowerdweig
Oldest babysitter in St Louis claims title
Mrs Jaban nah Junckel, 0, asserts she is the area’s oldest professional babysitter. She says she won’t be satisfied just sitting around doing nothing, though her job sometimes keeps her out until dawn.
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ST. Louis
Jabannah Junckel
Finnish Suicide Methods Report Reveals Hanging Most Common
The Statistical General Bureau reveals 600 to 700 deaths by self harm in Helsinki and notes hanging as the most common method. The year end figures show a sixth place in the rankings for that period.
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Helsinki
Statistica General Bureau
Ashford Boy Counts Profits From Sweet Potatoes
Ashford youth Billy Granberry, son of G C Granberry, has invested in sweet potato plants and hotbeds. He has sold 124000 slips and aims for a neat net income within weeks from Grade A certified plants. Granberry, a Webb 411 Club member, expects further expansion next spring.
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Asiford
Billy Granberry
Webb 411 Club
Biily
Filly
G. C
Billy
Faiung
Zoo Planned at Florida School for Boys in Marianna
Plans to establish a zoo on the Florida Industrial School for Boys campus in Marianna were announced by superintendent Arthur Dozier. The project, to be funded with cooperation from the Florida Game and Fresh Water Fish Commission, aims to house native Florida animals including bears panthers alligators and various waterfowl. A baby fawn donated by Jackson County game warden Joe Dykes recently arrived as a nucleus for the collection.
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Marianna
Florida Industrial School For Boys
Arthur G. Dozier
Florida Game and Fresh Water High Commission
Isaid Dozier
Addiion Toto
Florida
Dover
Joe Dykes
Jackson County
88 Boys On School Honor Roll at Blonda Industrial
Ninety or more boys at Blonda Industrial School for Boys in Marianna appear on the June honor roll. Monroe Cottage leads with 22 honorees, followed by Jackson 20, Roosevelt 19, Washington 16 and Wilson 11. Names listed include Solomon Albritton and Walter Bennett among others.
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Marianna
Blonda Industrial School
John B. Murano
Diductor
Monroe
Jackson Cottage
Hurd
Roosevelt
Washington and Wison
Soloron Albritton
Olando Anuez
Walter Bennett
Harold Burrell
Herman Dungan
Craig Ferguson
Earl Gages
Larry Mann
James Mattee
Orville Mitchell
Massie Newsome
Harry Norris
Donald Patton
James Prentice
Carson Register
Eugene Rippsfeld
Paul Swilley
Herbert Thrift
Frank Turner
John Weatherall
Richard Westnott
Allson
Polio Epidemic Strikes San Angelo Texas in 1940s
Paul F. Ellis reports San Angelo faces polio with cases rising in May. Civic leaders, physicians, and the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis coordinate funds and equipment, including nurses, beds, and respirators, as $47,200 in aid arrives. Mayor Ventrain recalls tense days and calls for drastic action to end the outbreak.
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Paul F. Ellis
San Angelo
Tex
Great Plains
Texas
Pays
Cians
Naticust
Foundation For
Thor
Tom Green County
Retional Foundation
Jocal Matta
Domes Drive
Jas
Red Cross
Goodfellow Field
E. A. Ventrain
Four Negroes Die In Panama City Auto Crash
Four African American men died when their car left a highway bridge near White City. A 21 year old survivor, Wilber White, escaped by leaping into the canal and swimming ashore. Two identified victims were Johnny Hare and Pete Henneson, both from Panama City. others from Mazanza unknown. The car reportedly traveled at high speed en route from Port St. Joe to Mananna.
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Panama City
Fla
White City
Wilter White
Panama Cry
Leronytrom
Johnny Hare
Pete Henneson
White
Mazianza
Port St Joe
Mananna
Canal
Highway Patrol
Montgomerys First Glider Claim 1883 Hayden Flight
California college professor John J Montgomery and his brother built a glider that reportedly flew about 100 feet in 1883. The account notes their solo effort and a protective washing mat used at the sink as a stabilizing aid.
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John J. Montgomery
Calfornia College
Seminole Farmers Tour Wiregrass Station in Headland Alabama
Seminole and Mier County landowners visited the Wiregrass Experiment Station at Headland Alabama. Donalsonville FH A unit head William J Lemacks arranged the tour conducted by Sir C A Brogden assistant superintendent. The program covered peanut, cotton, and peanut and cotton poisoning and dusting practices, pasture management, hogging off corn, and the value of following extension recommendations for better farming and living.
Prill Awarded UVM Degree in Absentia After 89 Years
Albert G. Prill, who left the University of Vermont at age 21 due to health issues, finally received his degree in absentia 89 years later, honoring his long-delayed achievement.
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Burlinchon
Jurt
Albert G. Prill
University of Vermont
Indians Offer Culture Award Foundation
Muskogee Oklahoma. The Indian centennial board of the five civilized tribes forms an award foundation to promote cultural and manual arts among youths. Annual awards will go to Indian winners in competitions in music public speaking painting essay writing and handicrafts.
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Wjskogee
Okla
Mus+ Kogee
Indian Centennial Board
Five Civilized Tribes
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United Press Science
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San Francisco Chronicle
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