History of Lions Club Outlined at Local Meeting
A. J. Koonce, charter member and state Lions director, gave a history of Lions International founded in 1917 with 761 clubs by 1924 and 1800 by 1927, now 2700 clubs and 80 000 members. The local club organized November 12 1929 with 24 charter members and 34 current members. Jerry Sloan joined. officers to be installed in June.
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A. J. Koonce
Lions Club
State Board of Directors
International Organization
Elwood Hotel
Lionas International
Mexico
China
Koonce
June Woollen
Loyd Flythe
Carl Y. Coley
George J. Johnson
Mr. Koonce
Lions Clubs
Salisbury
Jerry Sloan
Governor Hopes NC Potatoes Bought for Relief
Governor J C B Ehbringhaus targets 3 000 car loads or 600 000 barrels of North Carolina potatoes for National Emergency Relief purchase. He met with Mrs. Thomas O Berry and Relief Administrator Harry L Hopkins, awaiting authorization to proceed. Meanwhile 6 760 hampers of beans have been shipped from Wayne and Sampson counties to support relief efforts.
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Raleigh
J. C. B. Ehbringhaus
National Emergency Relief Administration
Washington
North Carolina
Thomas O’berry
Harry L. Hopkins
Wayne
Sampson
Extension Men Visit Soil Erosion Office in Raleigh
Visitors to the Soil Erosion Service offices in the post office building included C. F. McCrary district agricultural agent from North Carolina State College Raleigh and E. S. Mills county agent Randolphe County. T. L. Copley chief agronomist of the soil erosion project at Chatham Virginia is expected to visit the Deep River project on Tuesday June 19 and will be shown around the erosion area by Dr. J. H. Stallings staff agronomists.
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C. F. McCrary
North Carolina State College
Raleigh
S&s. Millsaps
Randolpe County
T. L. Copley
Chatham
Virginia
Copley
J. H. Stallings
Scientists say acute hearers may miss certain sounds
Scientists warn that even people with sharp hearing are deaf to some sounds. The finding highlights limits of human perception and suggests further study into auditory sensitivity across frequencies.
Chewing Laxative Feen-a-Mint Claims
An advertisement extols Feen-a-mint chewing gum as a laxative remedy for constipation. It describes chewing to release ingredients that smooth waste, cleanse intestines, and eliminate putrid matter, urging speedy use and noting a price of 15 cents at druggists.
Health hazards from brass and zinc fumes in foundries
Dr Morris Fishbein explains worker illness linked to brass and zinc fumes, naming brass ague and brass chills. Symptoms follow exposure, often at home after shifts, with chills, dry throat, coughing, and prostration. Winter and poor ventilation worsen attacks. most recover by next morning, but health of brass workers runs below average.
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Morris Fishrein
Journal of the American, Metical Association
Hygeia
Short esthetic gains use in rapid medical operations
At a London medical exhibition a new short esthetic is shown as useful for brief procedures. The agent acts within about 30 seconds after administration and lasts for 15 to 20 minutes before ceasing to work.
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London
Commission to weigh Wright Memorial toll bridge deal
The commission plans to discuss buying the Wright Memorial toll bridge in Dark County at its next meeting on June 28 if the owners are prepared to negotiate.
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Wright Memorial
Dark County
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Charles
Main ST
Arkansas
Lieben
Bohemia
County Extension
U.S. Post
Claudius T. Murchison
University of North Carolina
Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce
High Point
Hart Schaffner
Marx
Hart, Schaffner & Marx
Funtes
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