Sue Burnett Spring Fashion Patterns Ad
Sue Burnett promotes Spring and Summer Fashion patterns with two dresses for Easter. Pattern No 8557 and 8536 offer junior and larger sizes. each 25 cents. Send name address size and pattern number with 25 cents each to Sue Burnett High Point Enterprise New York address. 48 pages of styles and fabric news included.
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Sue Burnett
Ber
High Point Enterprise
Ave. Americas
New York
N. Y
Music Education Drummed Home in Chardon Schools
In Chardon Ohio teachers test rhythmic instruction vs melodic training in public schools. Fourth graders split into two groups with melodic instruments or percussion. Results not known for eight years but may impact music education nationwide.
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Chardon
MNS
LeRoy Reeves
Dad
Samovars Go Modern In Native Russia
In Moscow aluminum samovars are now to be manufactured. The traditional copper and silver samovars are heavy. aluminum models will weigh about half as much as copper ones. Electric heating is also being offered in some models.
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Moscow
Tobacco Farmers Seek Blue Mold Preventive Measures
The article notes that using preventive measures against blue mold ranks as one of the best forms of insurance for tobacco farmers, highlighting its crucial role in safeguarding crops and income.
Anne Adams Pattern Book Spring Offer
Send twenty five cents in coins for this pattern to Anne Adams care of High Point Enterprise Pattern Dept. Print name and address with zone size and style number. Pattern 4942 Jr. Miss sizes A B C. Includes complete illustrated instructions and easy to sew designs.
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Anne Adams
High Point Enterprise
Pattern Dept
West 17Th St
New York
N. Y
Seek Doctor For Asiatic Expedition
John Clark of the University of Michigan seeks a doctor and a technician for a year long Central Asia expedition to Pakistan and Kashmir starting in April. Financed by the Central Asiatic Research Foundation, the project aims to aid self sufficiency and uplift living standards among natives.
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Ann Arbor
Mich
INS
John Clark
University of Michigan
Central Asia
Pakistan
Kashmir
Clark
Chinese Turkistan
Central Asiatic Research Foundation
Vigilant Committee for Unhappy Children Protests in Paris
Alexis Danan, a journalist from the South of France, forms the Vigilant Committee for the Protection of Unhappy Children and leads about 1,500 children in a protest at the Ministry of Justice. The group seeks stronger laws to protect mistreated French children after Danan previously adopted kids without court permission, a court returning them to their parents and fining him. The petition asks the government to enforce child protection laws, with officials promising to consider it.
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Paris
INS
Alexis Danan
France
Ed Wynn
Danan
Ministry of Justice
Africa Hunting Gets a System
Paris based report says France plans to regulate wild game in French Africa with three license sizes small medium and large. Small allows ten animals weekly including antelope and deer. medium permits elephants annually. large covers most game except gorilla rhinoceros and hippopotamus. Guidance includes vaccination, budgeting tips for guides and locals, and recommended routes to hunting areas.
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Paris
INS
Africa
Overseas Territories Ministry
French Africa
French Climbers Seek New Himalayan Record
Paris reports eight French grimpeurs plan a Nepal Nepal front to summit Mt. Dhaulagiri 26 800 feet up the Himalayas. If successful they would claim the highest ascent by man surpassing 1924 Everest but face competition from existing 28 230 foot record and prior failure on Headen Peak. The team uses Alpine guides a doctor and nylon gear to reduce baggage to three tons and improve success chances.
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Paris
INS
France
Nepal
India
Tibet
Mt. Dhaulagiri
Mt. Everest
Headen Peak
Himalayas
Artists For Concert Series Announced As Drive Concludes
The High Point Community Concert Association revealed four 1950 51 concerts. John Sebastian harmonica virtuoso debuts in late November. Elena Nikolaidi Greek contralto in late January. Loewenguth String Ensemble with Marisa Regules in late February. Morley and Gearhart duo pianists in late March. Memberships totaled 1 047, above last year.
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High Point Community Concert Association
Sheraton Hotel
C. F. Tomlinson
John Sebastian
Elena Nikolaidi
Loewenguth String Ensemble
Marisa Regules
Morley and
Gearhart
Fred Waring
Tomlinson
Man In Jail Drank Rubbing Alcohol After Visitor Suspected
John W. Potts Jr., 27, of 1218 Montlieu, was jailed for drunkenness, then hospitalized after drinking about a pint of rubbing alcohol given by an unidentified visitor. He remained unconscious but not in serious condition. police sought the visitor who supplied the alcohol.
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Boulevard Unit Hospital
John W. Potts, Jr
Montlieu
Potts
Pott
Woman Returns to Boston University For Degree After 36 Years
Mrs. Harold Cunningham, 58, widow, pursues a Bachelor of Science and a physical therapy certificate at Boston University. Her long career includes director of therapy at an Industrial School for Crippled Children, WWI Army Medical Corps aide, and founding a private hospital therapy department. She notes high interest but diminished memory with age.
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Boston
MNS
Boston University College of Physical Education
Harold Cunningham
Cunningham
Emily Wellington
Industrial School For Crippled Children
Army Medical Corps
New York Hospital
North Carolina GOPs Plot For State Convention In Charlotte
The Associated Press reports North Carolina Republicans held county and district conventions to prep for the state convention in Charlotte on March 14. Delegates backed Louis G Rogers for the 10th district, while E. J. Presser challenges the action at Hickory. Rep. Carlyle faces GOP challenge in the state’s Democrats’ 7th district.
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North Carolina
Charlotte
Elizabethtown
Irving B. Tucker, Jr
Whiteville
Rep
F. Ertel Carlyle
Lumberton
Mecklenburg
Louis G Rogers
U. S
E. J. Press
Avery
Burke
Catawba
Lincoln
Ecklenburg
Mitchell
Hamilton C. Jones
Hayden Hayes
Hickory
Stanly
Albemarle
Henry N. Thompson
Statesville
Alexander
Alleghany
Ashe, Cabarrus
Caldwell
Iredell
Rowan
Watauga
USC Debaters Win Men’s Division at South Atlantic Forensic Meet
Debaters from the University of South Carolina captured first place in the men’s division of the South Atlantic college forensics tournament ending a three day run in Hickory. Wake Forest men finished second, with Florida and Maryville tied for third. Lenoir-Rhyne led the women’s team standings, while George Washington and Maryville followed in the women's division.
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Hickory
University of South Carolina
South Atlantic College
Lenoir Rhyne College
Wake Forest
South Carolina
University of Florida and
Maryville
Tenn
George Washington University
Missing Cortez Gold Treasure Hunt Planned in La Jolla
Seekers led by William H. DeWitt plan a spring treasure quest to locate Montezuma’s $30 million ransom aboard the Santa Rosa sunk off Key West. DeWitt teams with Joseph E. Dunn and an unnamed partner to use an electronic device aboard the 131-foot Goodwill. They aim to sail from Newport Harbor on March 1 with a crew of 11.
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LA Jolla
Cal
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Montezuma
Hernando Cortez
Mexico
Santa Rosa
Key West
Fla
Vice
DeWitt
Joseph E. Dunn
de Witt
Keys
Goodwill
The
Newport Harbor
Delaware Willis Highs Utopia for Officials
Delaware Willis High School runs a two year old program to honor referees. Officials are greeted with a pregame dinner then escorted to the gym where towels, soap, and gear are provided. Halftime and in between game refreshments and free doctor’s service are offered as part of the host system.
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Delaware, O
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Delaware
Willis High School
Utopia
High School Athletic Association
Delaware Gymnasium
Polio Epidemic Aid Urged After Record Shocks City
Dr Louis I Dublin of Metropolitan Life warns the polio myelitis record from last year illustrates the disease range and the need for medical and financial assistance in communities facing an epidemic.
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New York
INS
Louis I. Dublin
The
Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
Letter reveals Grant description of Lee surrender scene
A found 1884 letter from General Ulysses S Grant details General Robert E Lee surrender moment. Grant cites aide O E Babcock and the scene under an apple tree at Appomattox before Lee moved to await Grant’s arrival at Union lines.
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Philadelphia
INS
Ulysses S. Grant
Pennsylvania Historical Society
Robert E. Lee
Grant
O. E. Babcock
Lee
Appomatox
Babcock
Auto Life More Than Twice As Long For Cars
Auto life has extended since 1925, with modern cars lasting over 103000 miles and about 12 years on average, while 1925 cars averaged 25750 miles and six years. W L Aiken of SKF Industries notes the shift in durability and service life across generations.
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Philadelphia
INS
W. L. Aiken
SKF Industries, Inc
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