Street Highway Problem Needs Closer Definition
North Carolina state municipal road commission studied road definitions and equity after a 400 mile bus tour from Asheville to Greensboro. The probe found over 90 percent of roads need attention and called for a basic, fair framework for distributing highway funds amid urban rural and inside outside municipality distinctions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
State Municipal Road Commission
General Assembly
Asheville
Reensboro
James A. Doggett
Greensboro
James A. Speight
Lewiston
Lewis B. Wilson
Newton Grove
J. W. Rose
Pikeville
W. H. Kibler
Morganton
Victor Shaw Charlotte
J Ames S. Burch
Earl Tyndall
Tanning and Statistics Engineers
Highway Commission
George Franklin
Leigh Wilson
N. C. League of Municipalities
Alex McMahon
Institute of Government
North Carolina
Tar Heel Parlarce
Hickory
Winston-Salem
Lexington
Jim Doggett
Ashley Robinson
Old Fort
109 Years On One Farm Is Family Record
DES MOINES IOWA The Auer family has lived on the same farm near Garnaville Iowa 109 years. The Auer 240 acre farm is among Iowa rich farming areas. In 1840 Frank and wife left Germany for America. Their son Frank Jr took over at 18 and died in 1925. his sons John and Oscar now operate it. The brothers raise pure bred Brown Swiss cattle with high prices and some cattle shipped to Cuba and South America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa
Auer
Garnaville
Frank Auer
Germany
America
Frank
John
Oscar
Cuba
South America
Collectors Of Cigar Bands Seldom Smoke At Convention
At the International Cigar Band Society convention in Philadelphia Grover Greasby of Waukesha Wisconsin notes about 80 percent of members do not smoke. He and his wife showcased master collections dating to 1900 including sets of U S Presidents German rulers and world flags. Mrs Greasby displayed state shields playing card imprints and more. Members acquire bands by swapping or contacting manufacturers. some buy cigars and give away the bands after removing them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
International Cigar Band Society
Grover Greasby
Waukesha
Wis
Greasby
U. S
Cost of accidents in United States estimated at 7.4 billion in 1948
The report estimates total accident costs across the United States for 1948 at seven billion four hundred million dollars. It notes widespread financial impact across industries and regions, highlighting medical, property, and productivity losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Nation's Top Retailers See Buying Surge This Fall
Boston report notes a brighter than expected retail outlook as stores anticipate steadier prices in soft lines and possible further declines. Executives expect imports to rise amid currency changes while hit by steel and coal strikes on metal goods prices. Government import campaign nears.
Crowing hen on Nebraska farm shocks locals
At the Adolph Schierkolk farm near Fairbury a bird hatched with a rooster like comb and wattles but with a hen’s body and it laid eggs. The piece notes a broader figure stating the annual American recreation budget exceeds 4 billion dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairbury, Neb
Adolph Schierkolk
Fairbury
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Cecil
Tag
Greyhound
Martinsville
Mount Airy Bluefield
W. Va
Johnson City
Charleston
Roanoke Staunton
Wytheville
Beckley
Greyhound Terminal
Broad & Lindsay Sts
Nation
Boston
Veterans’ Insurance
Commerce Department
High Point Lions Club
Gabardine
Flaillee
Jarilee
Oldsmobiles
Oldsmobile
Rocket
Highland Motors, Inc
N. Main Street
Anina
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