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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1950
Page
13
The New York correspondent explains canasta rules about discards and drawing when the stock ends. He notes a reader was correct to take a discard with her hand and urges proper play, including when to meld out and seeking a partner’s opinion.
Chicago reports on the 1949 grand champion Hereford steer Judge Roy Bean from Pecos county Texas. The animal toured 30 states before slaughter for Dearborn Motors and Ford, fetching a record $11.50 per pound for 1,240 pounds and a total outlay of $14,260. Meats from the carcass yield substantial wholesale values across roasts and cuts.
Lloyds of London plans a large new office on a bombed plot opposite its current building in the financial district. The 350 year old underwriting group seeks a long term lease as it broadens its London operations beyond insuring items excluding life.
In Tel Aviv summer schools run for children of newly arrived immigrants. Newspapers say the program helps transit camp students catch up in their studies. An appeal seeks volunteer teachers to instruct the immigrant children.
The announcement confirms Hunter Coal and Ice Company as Shell Oil distributors for High Point Thomasville and Randleman regions. They will supply the full Shell product line including gasoline fuel oil kerosene motor oils and greases with expanded storage facilities. D W Red Hunter owner brings twenty years in the fuel field to the distributorship.
The Veneer association reports a record volume of 4,000,000,000 square feet of hardwood veneers produced this year to satisfy rising demand for fancy plywood. Veneers used in furniture, radio and television cabinets, and an upsurge in veneer paneling and flush doors accompany the home building boom.
If the auto engine runs hot even with proper water, a loose fan belt could cause overheating. Inspect the belt for looseness and replace or tighten as needed to restore proper cooling.
The Legion Post announces Russ Holt as commander taking over leadership on July 18 with a pledge to serve veterans. First vice commander Dick Boedicker leads the membership drive aiming to boost numbers with assistant Ross Davis. Kanapolis state commander Hugh C. Alexander installed local officers. The Legion home is set for a planned reopening week, with R F Boedicker directing renovations for member families' use.
Influential American and Filipino businessmen unite to counter negative foreign publicity about the Philippines. They form the Philippine Association to improve business conditions and hire a top U.S. public relations firm to present the favorable side abroad.
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