Uwharrie Scouts Plan Three District Camporees
The Uwharrie Council approves three district camporees and a council camporee set for April 19 20 at Codleemee Camp Jackson and possibly Camp Uwharrie May 2 4. District events will qualify 50 percent of troops for the council jamboree with emblems awarded for B C and D. World jamboree in Moisson France this summer will include several council reps and about six local scouts.
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Uwharrie Council
Scout Ofin
Camp Jackson
Thomasville
Lexington
Camp Uwharrie
Wascom
Stafford Swing
Safa
M.land
Cooleemee
H. G. Early
Tyler Freeman
Paul Gibson
High Point
Moisson
France
Dan Ritchie
China Grove
St. Mark Lutheran Church
Johnny Bell
Wesley Memorial Church
United States
Region Six
Western State Music Clinic Concert in Reynolds Auditorium
Student musicians from western North Carolina schools conclude a music clinic in Winston-Salem and will perform tonight at Reynolds Auditorium in a public concert.
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Winston-Salem
Reynolds
Vet Paraplegic First To Receive Special Auto Free
Grady Swaim of High Point received a specially equipped Chevrolet sedan under the war veterans auto assistance act. Wounded by a shell near Metz in 1944, he was paralyzed and later deemed totally disabled. The car is hand operated with control on the steering shaft and enables Grady to pursue plans like opening a skating rink.
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Sam
Grady Swain
S. V. Swain
High Point
Rt. 2
France
Grady
Congress
ED Kemp
Saint Lo
Falaise
Grady Swaim
Third Army
Fontoy
U. 8
England
United States
Omaha
Kennedy General Hospital
Memphis
Tenn
Uncle Sam
Act of Congress
Lyles Chevrolet Company
High Point Polio Drive Nets $3 157
The 1947 March of Dimes drive in High Point and Guilford County raised 3157.82 with $210.20 from coin boxes and an $81.68 school donation. County and city leaders praised results and urged prompt final contributions as the campaign closes.
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High Point
Guilford County
Claude O'Brien
General Fund
Norman Block
Greensboro
Weil
Block
O’brien
Johnson Street
Local charity aims to boost High Point fundraiser
He believed late donations would push High Point over its goal. Half of the funds in the county stay in local chapters to aid 74 victims. All collected beyond 000 will equip St. Leo's hospital in Greensboro with a six bed polio treatment unit. The Bureau of Mines notes coal and oil shale could yield gasoline at 7.5 to 9.5 cents per gallon.
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High Point
St. Leo's Hospital
Greensboro
Republicans Eye Local Primary For City Officials
Local Republicans hope to spark enough interest to trigger a spring city primary. Five potential mayoral candidates are named including Noble T. Praigg and Charles E. Hayworth, with others undecided. The campaign aims to boost voter engagement and party activity through house-to-house canvassing. The Democratic side notes precinct committee vacancies will be filled and party outreach will start soon.
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Republican Executive Committee
Beneft
Noble T. Praigg
J. J. Corrigan
Ed Mendenhall
Paul Ingle
Charles E. Hayworth
Infant Boy Believed Killed By Rodents
Four month old Lonnie Eugene Mathews of Birmingham was found dead in a bed believed killed by rats. Det. C L Pierce said the child slept in the kitchen with warmer air and the parents heard no cries during the night. The infant was the son of Mr and Mrs James Mathews living in rooms above a business residence.
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Birmingham
Ala
C. L. Pierce
Lonnie Eugene Mathews
James Mathews
Pierce
Skyway Club Plans To Buy New Airplane
The High Point Skyway club discussed at a Friday night meeting the tentative purchase of a Piper Cub airplane for club use to boost members flying time with minimal cost. They also planned a clubhouse and breakfast flights to other cities this spring. Three new members were accepted: Bill Weeden, Thomas Ellis, and Darrell Albertson, bringing total membership to about 80.
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High Point
Birds of Prey Feathers Spark Confusion in Attack
A note describes how feathered pentaloons on birds of prey distract victims during a sinking maneuver. The piece explains the concealment effect and the risky behavior observed in the wild.
Legal Ice Cream Rules Surprise Winona Lake Residents
In Winona Lake Indiana residents can eat ice cream at the counter but buying it in packages to take home is not legal. The local distinction prompts questions about enforcement and the scope of the rule.
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United States
Canada
Winona Lake
Ind
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Uwharrie Scout Council
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A. E. Sherron
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South Main ST
Center Theatre
Cecil’s Office Equipment CO
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West End Fuel Company
West End Coal & Wood Co
Jess Washburn
N. Wienn St
Płone
Provident Life and Accident Insurance ‘Company
Garner & Son
L. F. Ferree
Alex Ferree
H. Point
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Western Electric
Jeff
N. Main ST
Audiphone CO
Woodbine ST
Bean Brothers
Dependable Shoe Repair Service
John L. and
James W. Bean
Dobbins
N. Hamilton St
Wagger's
ICE FE Livery Company
West Broad Street
Yarnont
Skyway Club
Ture
Madam Gayner
Thomasville Highway
U.S. 29
Numa F. Reid Lodge
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Philco
Clemmons Furniture
Twilight Beauty Shoppe
Mann
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DIAL
South Main Street
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