Behind the scenes of big public dinners
HAL BOYLE examines the public dinner industry in the United States. He shows two dinner types the testimonial and the worthy cause and explains how professional arrangers set prices, secure big-name speakers, and boost attendance often at high cost to organizers and attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Figat
United States
Law
Ibea
Society
Joe
Tady
Waldorf Plaza
Washingon
Eskimos
United Nations
North Pole Serenade Charity Banquet Project
A quirky piece describes a vibrant charity dinner plan by a professional arranger. She aims to stage an event in Manhattan using a tested dinner-goer list to attract publicity and sell $15 tickets. The plan yields $5,000 before a twist reveals a problematic charity angle and shifting focuses.
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North Pole
Manhattan
Society
West Coast Group Tours Marianna on Air Tour Stop
Forty business men from Oregon and Washington visited Marianna last week as part of an air tour en route to Havana Cuba and Florida points. They were welcomed at the Marianna airport by Hermann Huff secretary manager of the Marianna Jackson County Chamber of Commerce and F C Darlin chestman of the Chamber Athletics Committee with Tommy S Ha and James Tilford members. They received Florida oranges and Jackson County peanuts and were invited to stop again on their return around March 10.
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Marianna
Oregon
Washington
Havana
Cuba
Florida
Herman Huff
Marianna- Jackson County
Huff Sai
Faith in God As Ultimate Source Of Life
A devotional excerpt argues life is restless until one fully obeys an ultimate power. It cites Paul and Jesus on belief and faith, urging daily reliance on God as the source of life and being, with notes from the Abundant Living book and publisher credits.
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God
Hollywood
Tog Friend
Mother's Bench
Paul
Jesus
PTA Representatives From Six Counties Meet in Marianna
About 15 PTA representatives from six counties attended a regional conference in Marianna at the First Methodist church with Mrs. Ralph Swatts presiding. The morning program included devotions, panel discussions, and an address by Mrs. Robert Shanks of Indianapolis, followed by lunch and an afternoon session featuring local reports and more talks.
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PTA
Marianna
Ralph Swatts
Fort Saint Joe
First Methodist Church
C. D. Johnson
Quincy
Florida Congress
Anne Nicholson
Gadsden
Marduke Dickson
George Kerlin
John D. Muton
Public Instruction
J. W. Kelly
Jackson County Councy
Eugen Bowles
Parent- Teacher Association
W. M. Ryerson
Robert FE. Shanks
Indianapolis
Ind
Colin English
Tallahasqee
Broward Culpepper
Tallahassee
Fellowship Hall
Methodist Education Buiding
Marianna Glee Club
Robert Shanks
Natonal Organization
D. Johnson
Greenwood
Cottondale
Jackson
Calhoun
Levy
Liberty
Gulf
Wenkulla
Frantlin
Jacks¢a
Hogs Bring $16.00 At Marianna At West Florida Market
Marianna report notes weekly sale results with No 1 hogs at 10.00 to 16.00, No 2s 15.70, No 3s 14.90, No 4s 13.60 and 5s 12.60. Cattle prices listed include good slaughter heifers 21.50 to 22.73, steers 21.00 to 22.50, baby beeves 24.00 to 26.00, cows 17.25 to 18.75 and canners 12.50 to 14.50.
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West Florida
Geneva County Vets In Vocational Ag Learn Crop Balance
Geneva County veterans in vocational agriculture show a balanced farming program covering crops livestock and soil conservation. About 49 percent own land while 160 veterans own farms and 400 are in on the job training. Legumes peanuts and corn support livestock and row crops with improved pasture and selective breeding boosting stock quality.
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Geneva
Geneva County
Veterans Vocational
Larmer
Veterrane
Geneva County veteran farm plan targets vast sanitary upgrades
The report notes 400 homes with 126 screened, 142 with running water, and 90 with sanitary facilities. It sets an ambitious goal of 80 percent improvements for sanitation and health on farms, highlights past emphasis on reforestation with 24,880 pine seedlings planted by veterans, and outlines continued efforts this year to expand departmental programs.
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Geneva County
As & ‘Reault
Geneva
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