Coastal Changes Study Continues Along North Carolina
A third summer of coastal change studies begins along the North Carolina seacoast led by Prof. G Wallace Smith of the University of North Carolina. Col. J W Harrelson announces the effort to measure erosion rates, identify causes, and develop erosion control methods to protect inlets and valuable coastal lands.
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G. Wallace Smith
North Carolina
Coats
Raleigh
North Carolina Seacoast
G Wallace Smith
University of North Carolina
J. W. Harrelson
State Department of Conservation and Development
Thorndike Saville
Division of Water Resources and Engineering
Conservation Department
Wrightsville
Carolina
Atlantic
Nagshead
Fort Macon
Notice of Hearing on City Assessment Roll in High Point
In Guilford County Superior Court before the Clerk the City of High Point notifies all interested parties that a certified copy of the commissioners report on assessments by T R Short Jack Edwards and J R Moss has been filed with the City Manager and open to inspection. A hearing on objections to the adoption of the assessment roll is set for July 15 1929 at 7 p m in the council room. E M Knox City Manager signs the notice.
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North Carolina
Guilford County
City of
High Point
E. S. Draper
T. R. Short
Jack Edwards
J. R. Moss
E. M. Knox
Protective beach structures require understanding erosion forces
Officials note millions spent protecting New Jersey beaches from erosion, with losses from improperly designed works. As North Carolina beaches gain importance and investment from property owners and resort interests, it is vital that protective structures be designed with knowledge of the acting forces and effective control methods.
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New Jersey
North Carolina
Murchison Awarded Two Research Grants
Chapel Hill July 5 Professor C T Murchison director of research in the University School of Commerce has received a joint grant from the Social Science Research Council and the Institute for Research in Social Science for research into the causes of the decline of the textile industry in New England. Professor Murchison expects to work on this project during the summer.
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Chapel Hill
C. T. Murchison
School of Commerce
Social Science Research Council
Institute For Research In Social Science
New England
Kentucky Boys Establish Future Farmers Club in Perryville
In Perryville Kentucky thirty eight hours of activity created a Future Farmers club with high school and eighth grade students. They admit fathers and local businessmen as honorary members to promote scientific farming. Groups study corn tobacco hogs sheep dairy cattle and poultry with adult farmers following their lead through sheep dipping poultry culling orchard pruning and record keeping.
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Perryville
Future Farmers
Legless Rifleman Wins Scottish Title
Lieut. C. Sutherland, a double amputee, captured the Scottish national marksman championship in Dundee by five points. He fired 11 bull’s eyes in 15 shots at 600 yards, securing his first Scottish title and becoming a notable figure in veterans events.
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Dundee
Scotland
C. Sutherland
Sutherland
Bisley Competitor Reaches finals for King's Prize
The shooter Bisley has reached the finals on three occasions for the King's Prize. He overcomes moving between firing points by driving a small automobile himself to cover the distance.
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Bisley
Cars and Homes Used to Meet Church Note
Property of the First Christian church here valued at 235000 will stay with the congregation for now despite financing odds. A member sold his car another borrowed on life insurance another mortgaged his home and others borrowed sums to cover a 10000 note on the new building.
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Tampa
Filia
First Christian Church
Ma Has Her Way
Two children quarrel over a matter and cite their mother as final authority. John insists the mother’s ruling proves it true, while Elizabeth disputes it. Tit-Bits.
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John
Elizabeth
University teachers bureau fills jobs for many applicants
The University of North Carolina Teachers Bureau at the Summer School reports heavy activity with 202 applicants and 100 calls from schools statewide. High school positions lead with 49 calls, primary 21, grammar 13, plus requests for coaches principals music teachers junior college instructors and commercial instructors.
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Chapel Hill
Teachers’ Employment Bureau
University Summer School
Teachers’ Bureau
Prof
I. H. Griffin
Griffin
Larger race cars may create new interest
The American Automobile Association expects renewed interest from U S manufacturers in motor racing next year with the return of cars featuring larger engines, following a European precedent.
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Europe
Washington
American Automobile Association
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NEA
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Angeline
Jeanne
Margaret
Mrs. Latina Evangelist
Mario
Murchison
Kentucky Boys
Future Farmers Club
Gladstone
Kester Furniture Co
Rani
Rountree
U. N.C. Teachers Bureau
Pi Valley
Ulk, Berlin
H. L. Godwin
U.S
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Long Leaf Pine
Tric
Vail
High Point Hardware CO
Acorn Store
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