Joseph Graham Ninth Highway Division Commissioner
Joseph Graham, long active in Lincoln County affairs, serves as Ninth Highway Division Commissioner since May 1949. The article traces his aristocratic Lincoln County heritage, education, career path, and devotion to road building, noting his Forest Home estate, family ties, and community involvement shaping his public service.
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Joseph Graham
Lincoln County
Ninth Highway Division
Forest Home
Joe
Graham
Mecklenburg
Vesuvius Iron Works
Mississippi
Willian
House of Commons
Orange County
U.S
North Carolina
Navy
William Graham
William
Ford Motor Company
Akron
Houston
Ohio
Goodyear
Forest
Wiliam
Joseph Graham, Jr
Mary Graham Miller
Florida
Lena
Robert S. Reinhardt
Lincolnton
Eter Forney
Vesuvius
Tron
Rela
Old South
Dresden
Germany
Job
Grahams
Machpelah Press
United Daughters of the Confederacy
Lions Club
Statesville
Ireden
Morganton
Accidents Claim Farm Lives During Safety Week
President Truman urges nationwide farm safety during National Farm Safety Week. He warns accidents caused by indifference and thoughtlessness cost lives and services of farm residents yearly. He calls all farm owners and residents to adopt safety practices to conserve manpower and property for national security. He asks organizations and individuals in farm life to join a campaign to develop safer habits and prevent needless accidents on farms.
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Truman
The
National Safety Council
U.S. Department of Agriculture
National Fire Protection Association
Farm Equipment Institute
American Farm Bureau
Farmers Union, National Grange
Geological Survey Finds Many Undeveloped Waters Here
The Geological Survey with North Carolina officials reports extensive undeveloped groundwater across Cabarrus, Mecklenburg, Gaston, Lincoln, Cleveland, Rutherford, and Polk counties. It notes generally small wells, but highlights topography linked yield and a 62 degree F water temperature suitable for cooling and processes. Funeral services were held for Mrs. Sallie Collins Rippy of Shelby.
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Charlotte, N. C
Interior
Oscar L. Chapman
Geological Survey
North Carolina Department of Conservation
Cabarrus
Mecklenburg
Gaston
Lincoln
Cleveland
Rutherford
Pok
Sallie Collins Rippy
Shelby
Route 1
Bethel Baptist Church
D. E. Digh McElroy
O. B. Williams
Ross Grove Aotery
Wash and care of blankets and eye protection tips
Instructions describe washing blankets by brushing or sponging with suds then washing, one at a time, two to three minutes each, rinsing in lukewarm water and wringing between rinses. It also covers drying by folding and hanging, brushing nap, and pressing bindings with a warm iron. A brief note suggests shielding eyes with dark glasses to reduce glare and notes North Carolina had high enrollment in 1950 with 12 in that year.
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Eamwarman
Jovon Gra
Neece Loneroner
Alexander
Catawba
Irdell
Burke, McDowell
Polk
Rutherford Counties
Lane
Virginia
Mr. Morson
Raleigh
Wa Ter Clark
Susan Graham
Horner Military School
Oxford
Richmond College
Alabama
D. B. Martin Company
Philadephia
Goodyear Rubber Company
J. A. Arey
State College
Arey
D. M. Morrison
Dt Iis
Mourtady
Dm Roch
Harris Funeral Home
Ambulance Service
Kings Mountain, N.C
Peo LE
Our
United States
Brewing
United States Brewers Foundation
MT and
Gia A “N
Ave Fm
Oe & Xe
Geological
iRites
Rippy
Charles Sigman
Ellenboro
Wiliam Stamey
Kings Mountain
Gray Morrison
Lawndale
Eugene Bridges
Buffalo
Earea
Charlotte
N.C
H. E. LeGrand
North Carolina Artimps
Telegra i Company
Buick
Railroad Ave
Dean Buick Company
Kings Mountain, N. C
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