Closed Course Air Races at Wilson May 11
Wilson hosts the first North Carolina air show at Wilson airport on May 11 starting at 1 p.m. The event features four closed course race series for Cub trainers and planes up to 85 horsepower, separate men's and women's pants races, stunt centers, and exhibitions by Army Navy and Coast Guard aircraft plus a Fort Bragg helicopter, with $1,000 in cash prizes for top stunt fliers and overall prizes.
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Wilson
North Carolina
N. D. Patterson, Jr
Wilson Junior Chamber of Commerce
North Carolina Aero Club
North Carolina Cap
Army
Navy
Coast Guard
Fort Bragg
War Department
Hands and Feet Have Thicker Skin Than Eye
The skin is about ten times thicker on the palms and soles than on the eyelids. This difference in thickness affects texture and sensitivity between these body areas.
Davidson College Plans 111th Commencement Weekend
Davidson College president Dr John R Cunningham announced the 111th commencement will run May 31 to June 2. About 120 seniors will receive diplomas June 2 at 10 30 a m in Chambers auditorium with five honorary degrees. Daniel L Marsh of Boston University will deliver the address.
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Davidson
John R., Cunningham
Davidson College
Chambers Auditorium
Daniel L. Marsh
Boston University
Phi
Portland official targets late night necking in plaza park
Portland City Commissioner Fred L. Peterson says new mercury vapor lighting in a downtown plaza park will curb public languid kissing after dark. The lighting allegedly makes faces look ghostly and deters coupling in the area.
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Portland
Ore
Fred L. Peterson
Cupid
Wallace Scored For His Talks
Lord Vansittart denounces Henry Wallace in Britain calling his speaking tour an exhibition of bad taste aimed at hindering Ernest Bevin with Russia. He says some Bevin critics imported Wallace to embarrass Bevin during his difficult task in foreign affairs.
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London
Lord Vansittart
Henry Wallace
Britain
Ernest Bevin
Russia
Bevin
Wallace
House of Lords
School Policy Under Attack
George J. Hecht publisher of Parents' Magazine urges a Senate subcommittee to pass legislation for 150 million dollars in federal aid to state school systems over three years. Hecht compares federal support for education to far larger appropriations for farm animal welfare.
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Washington
George J. Hecht
Parents’ Magazine
Uncle Sam
Hecht
Senate Public Welfare
Lincoln letter authenticity debated by readers
A reader cites a controversial Lincoln to Mrs Bixby letter noting doubt about its genuineness. Edward Carleton Stone recently sent a Boston book supporting the letter, while evidence suggests widow Bixby lost two sons rather than five. The letter’s authorship remains debated.
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Lincoln
Mr. B
Bixby
Boston
Edward Carleton Stone
Stone
John R. Peacock
Lincoln Letter Facsimile Draws from Old War Messages
A slim volume presents a facsimile of the famed Lincoln letter to Mrs. Bixby, printed with a Brasenose Oxford dedication. The article notes the script's plausibility, discusses the 1864 text, and recalls doubts about authorship while preserving the document’s historic aura.
Merchants Plan State Convention and Notices
The North Carolina Merchants association sets June 16 and 17 for its annual state convention in Raleigh after a board decision. In Guilford County High Point Municipal Court, Daisy L. Raphael seeks an absolute divorce from Joseph Raphael on two years of separation, with Joseph summoned to appear by May 27, 1947.
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Raleigh
N. C. Merchants Association
North Carolina
Guilford County
City of
High Point
Daisy L. Raphael
Joseph Raphael
Munich
City of High Point
Administrator of Susie J Millikan estate notice
Having qualified as Administrator of the estate of Susie J Millikan deceased of Guilford County North Carolina this notice asks all persons with claims to present them at 602 Hillcrest Drive High Point NC by March 19 1948 or be barred. All debtors should pay promptly. Dated March 18 1947 J W Woollen Administrator Estate of Susie J Millikan
Executrix notices estate of Maggie Fowler Guilford County NC
Having qualified as executrix of the estate of the late Maggie Fowler deceased late of Guilford County NC this is to notify all persons having claims against said estate to exhibit them to the undersigned Cycle North Carolina on or before April 8 1948 or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery All persons indebted to said estate will please make immediate payment This April 8 1947 Addie C Lonsford 4/9-16-23-30 5/7-14
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Susie J. Millikan
Guilford County
North Carolina
Hillcrest Drive
High Point
J. W. Woollen
Suste J. Millikan
Maggie Fowler
N. C
Addie C. Lonsford
Relief for gas and bloating with 8SS Tonic claim
The ad claims stomach gas and sour digestion improve when gastric juice flow is increased by 8SS Tonic. It touts better sleep, appetite, and strength, and asserts the tonic builds red blood and treats non organic stomach disturbances.
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N. Wrenn St
Theable Company
Chicago
Brasenose College
Oxford University
England
Executive Mansion
Republic
A. Lincoln
Tyre
Johnny
America
Merchants Plan Meeting
Symphony
H.P
Firestone Velon
Firestone Stores
North Main
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