Gift in Oak View Honors Elderly Couple
In Oak View a local club presented a gift to an elderly couple coping with failing eyesight. W. S. Williard, chairman of the club's Light Conservation Committee, and C. T. Cochrane, the club president, led the presentation.
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Oak View
W. S. Williard
Light Conservation
Comee
C. T. Cochrane
Club
Presient
George King
Oak View Lions Club
N. C. Association For the Blind
First National Automobile Show Opens in New York 1901
The inaugural National Automobile Show opened in New York City in 1901 showcasing early cars. Advertisers urged readers to live better by upgrading to a brand new car.
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New York City
Finalist Doug Competes in State Scholarship Testing
A student named Doug advanced to the state competition for a business scholarship in Chapel Hill. He was among the finalists required to attend the final testing sessions. Buds and encouragement noted with 36 school days remaining.
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Raleigh Memorial
THS
Homemakers of America
Capital
Chapel Hill
Doug
Jonas Likely to Retire From Public Life
Rep. Charles R. Jonas of North Carolina, serving his fourth term from the Tenth District, reportedly plans to wind up his public career at the end of his 1960 term. The Charlotte Observer quoted him saying he is seriously considering retirement propelled by age and the rigors of campaign life. He is a Lincolnton lawyer and has mailed 50,000 issue questionnaires to constituents.
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Lincolnton
N.C
Jonas
North Carolina
Smoke but No Fire Stuns Sterling Firemen
Sterling firemen chased a smoking truck down the street after it blew a head and the engine burned oil. There was smoke but no fire reached the vehicle, and crews contained or assessed the incident.
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Sterling, Ill
Sterling
Seawell Attacks NAACP Over School Integration Critique
North Carolina Attorney General Malcolm B. Seawell accused the NAACP of causing strife in the states over school admissions. He urged a moderate, legal course to keep public schools open and discussed the Pupil Assignment Act as constitutional, noting federal court focus on individual rights rather than class actions.
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Tallahassee
Fla
North Carolina
Malcolm B. Seawell
NAACP
Seawell
Florida Society of Editors
South
Florida
U.S. Supreme Court
Local Teen Buys 1959 Plymouth Convertible
W Leroy Cornelison of Archdale buys a new 1959 Plymouth Convertible from Horace G Ilderton Inc to ensure prompt service. The firm highlights 33 years in auto business, offering best trades terms and service as they promote new 59 Dodge or Plymouth models.
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W. Leroy Cornelison
W. D. Cornelison
Archdale
Plymouth
H. G. Ilderton, Inc
Dodge
Horace G
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