Willis Slane Jr Heads Guilford Pilots Group
Willis Slane Jr local hosiery manufacturer was elected president of the Guilford County Pilots association at a Friday night meeting. New officers include J E Nicholson as vice president Paul W Hall secretary treasurer and J E Darrah and Ed Lewis as executive officers. The 200 member group plans a lounge and HQ at Greensboro High Point airport and will co sponsor a summer airshow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willis Slane
Guilford County Pilots Association
Slane
J. E. Nicholson
Carolina Farmer Magazine
Nicholson
Paul W. Hall
Greensboro
J. E. Darrah
Ed Lewis
High Point
Pilots Association
Greensboro- High Point
Dr Sidney Gates To Speak To Men Of Church
Members of the Men of the Church at First Presbyterian learn their May meeting guest is Dr Sidney A Gates pastor of Salisbury First Presbyterian. Gates, a noted speaker, is a graduate of the University of Louisville and the Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary.
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First Presbyterian Church
Sidney A. Gates
First Presbyterian Church of
Salisbury
Gates
University of Louisville
Presbyterian Theological Seminary of Louisville
Louisville Baptist Theological
Perfect Attendance Highlight For Trinity Senior Mae Taylor
Mae Taylor a Trinity high school senior earns recognition for 13 years of perfect school attendance. Daughter of Roy and Mrs. Taylor of Jamestown Rt 1 she has never missed a day in school across her five years at the city school seminary. The Men of the Church dinner and program will follow in the church dining and assembly rooms.
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Mae Taylor
Trinity High School
Roy Taylor
Jamestown
Rt. 1
Salisbury
Gates
Atlanta
Charlotte veteran leader seeks national committeeman post
Robin S. Kirby of Charlotte announced candidacy for national committeeman from the North Carolina department, American Legion. Kirby is a long active member of veterans affairs in the state and serves on the North Carolina veterans commission.
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Charlotte
Robin S. Kirby
North Carolina Veterans Commission
North Carolina Department
American Legion
Foster boarding homes eyed for welfare care
Welfare officials warn of children being taken into private homes by relatives or neighbors. Homes must meet state board standards, be county approved, and provide sanitation, proper care, diet, sleeping space, and access to school and church facilities. Payments range from 15 to 20 dollars monthly. department seeks trained workers to handle 200 to 250 cases each.
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State Board of Public Welfare
Ivett
Welfare Department
Miss Kivett
Lions Club Horse Show Nets Over Eight Thousand Dollars
The 43 Lions Club Horse Show, run by the High Point and Thomasville Lions clubs, raised more than 8000. High Point Lions, a growing group now in existence eighteen years, sponsored the event and have produced many district governors and an international director. John Kalte serves as International director for the High Point club. Attending the state Lions convention in Asheville are L. W. Flythe Dave Neill P. L. Smith Bob Smith M. D. Matthews J. W. Van Loan W. C. Huber Jack Forward W. O. Buie George Covington Ralph Slaughter Vernon McLeod L. W. Stevens H. A. Cecil and Roy Carr.
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Lions Club
High Point
Thomasville
High Point Lions Club
Lions International
North Carolina
John Kalte
High Point Lions
Asheville
L. W. Flythe
Dave Neill
P. L. Smith
Bob Smith
M. D. Matthews
J. W. van Loan
W. C. Huber
Jack Forward
W. O. Buie
George Covington
Ralph Slaughter
Vernon McLeod
L. W. Stevens
H. A. Cecil
Roy Carr
Potatoes May Be Made Into Flour
Washington May 25 The house rules committee approved a resolution authorizing the house agriculture committee to investigate turning the nations annual pota toes into flour. Rep Sh after Michigan said 80 million in subsidies could have been saved if the 1946 potato surplus of more than 100 million bushels had been converted to baking flour.
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Washington
House Rules Committee
House Agriculture Committee
Shafer
R-Mich
North Carolina Vacation Guide Highlights Scenic Drives
The article surveys Blue Ridge Mountain routes and Great Smoky Mountains access with park features, trails, lakes, and towns like Waynesville Cherokee and Lake Lure. It notes forest services, picnic areas, and travel tips including a weekend plan via Blue Ridge Parkway and Hanging Rock. It ends with a reminder for anti typhoid inoculations at the city health office.
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Fontana Lake Ofers
Waynesville
Bryson City
Cherokee
Dillsboro
Balsam
Pisgah
Nantahala
Great Smokie Park
Tva Lakes
North Carolina
U. S. Forest Service
Smokies
U. S. 19
Balsam Gap
Asheville
Sapphire Country
Beautiful Lake Lure
Hiwassee Lake
Wayah Bald
Whitside Mountain
Chat
High Point
Salisbury
Mooresville
Shelby
Winston-Salem
North Wilesboro
Boone
Motor Club
Pinnacle
Blue Ridge Parkway
America
Roaring Gap
Park Service
Hanging Rock State Park
Winstons Sitem
Banner Elk
Ocal
Fairy Stone State Park
Carolina Motor Club
W. S. Teachey
Wrennoe
Mine Parley Set For Wednesday
John L. Lewis and the Southern Coal Producers association will meet next Wednesday morning to negotiate a new work contract. Any agreement would take effect after government authority to operate the 2,500 soft coal mines ends June 30. The southern group will negotiate separately with the United Mine Workers rather than join industry-wide talks.
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Washington
John L. Lewis
Southern Coal Producers Association
Southern Group
United Mine Workers
Neighbors fund operation restores sight for Gibson man
In Pottsville Pennsylvania Edward L. Gibson, 57, who has been totally blind for 19 years, will regain sight in his left eye after neighbors raised 2100 to pay for a New York specialist surgery performed three months ago. Doctor Donald W Bogart plans fitting special glasses by June 20 to restore vision.
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Pottsville
Edward L. Gibson
Pine Grove
Gibson
Donald W. Bogart
New York
School enrollments and staffing for 1947 48 term
City enrollment for white schools shows 1579 in eighth month this year versus 2348 last year. Colored enrollment rises to 302 from 233 due to Florence high school transfers. State allotments include 127 white elementary teachers 41 high school and four principals, colored 35 elementary 9 high school, no principals. Non teaching principals assigned per 50 teachers then per 40 thereafter. Total teaching personnel for 1947 48 pending announcement.
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Carroll
Florence High School
Guatemala’s geographic stretch links Mexico to the Pacific
The article notes Guatemala is the sole Central American nation bordering both Mexico and the Pacific Ocean, highlighting its unique regional position among its neighbors.
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Guatemala
Mexico
Pacific Ocean
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Willis Slane, Jr
Guilford Pilots Group
Dr. Gates
You’s Funeral Home
LIONS
Chenille
N.C
Thomas Lipton
Famous Mincing Lane
Jimmy
Helene Curtis
Ruth Lanier
Carrie Lucera
Greensboro, N. C
Belk’s Beauty Salon
Albert
OF Time
Jewels
Sartin Cleaners
Sartins
Andrew
Leeri's
Jewelers
South Main ST
Center Theatre
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