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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1956

Page

7

Amateur Theater Fire Claims Two Victims

A blaze swept a wooden amateur theater during the second act of The Fifth Season near Boise. Fire killed Justice Cravero and George McKean as 275 spectators fled. Actor Vaughn Price helped calm the audience, preventing panic as the building burned within five minutes.

BOI Frootage Vaughn Price Justice Cravero Ple Vision Station George McKean Boise Price

Nonpoisonous sumachs contrasted with paleon me varieties

The article contrasts nonpoisonous sumachs with paleon me varieties and notes fruit color and growth form. It also mentions mileage figures rising from 5,000 to 30,006 miles, indicating a transportation or vehicle context and updated usage statistics.

Spellers Vie for National Bee Crown in 29th Contest

Sixty three contestants entered the 29th annual National Spelling Bee, a record field as boys outnumbered girls two to one. Finalists, all under fifteen, come from homes nationwide after elimination contests across 18 cities and 63 sponsors. The 1954 winner earned 1000 dollars plus a weekend in New York. Melody Sachko of Pittsburgh and Albertville Alabama are among recent top finishers referenced in the field.

Washington Scrippsa Ggg Pavers Geeney New York Melody Sachko Pitts Ret Aun Ae Albuquerque Yee Albertville Ala

North Carolina Hospital Projects Gain Approval

The State Medical Care Commission approved 226 hospital construction projects costing over 87 million dollars in nine years. Dr Jane A. Ferrell released the figures showing total cost of 8.29 million, with breakdowns including federal 31.7 million, state 16.1 million, and local 39 million.

Raleigh State Medical Care Commission Jane A. Ferrell Commission Ferrell

Political Contributions And Expenditures Reported In Raleigh

Reports filed with Secretary of State Thad Eure show Hodges listing 107 contributors with 9400 dollars in contributions and 8391 dollars in expenditures for his primary bid. Debnam Raleigh notes 3100 dollars in contributions and 4042 dollars spent. Gold reports 1060 contributions and 1463 expenses. Deane spends 1225 with no cash from unspecified sources.

Raleigh Secretary of State Thad Eures Hodges Eure Harold Makepeace Sanford W. P. Saunders State Dept of Conservation and Development E. ©. White Wilmington Henry Vann Clinton H. W. Whitcomb R. A. Harris Spray C. H. Larkins Kineton E. B. Benjamin Greensboro Cooley W. EF

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