Eighth Annual Junior Achievement Banquet Honors 425 Teenagers
More than 425 teens and advisers attended the eighth annual Junior Achievement banquet at the Manchester Hotel. Constance Lewis earned a $400 college scholarship, while Ethel Daniel and Kenneth Wilkinson received NAJAC awards for representing Middletown at a national conference. The event was student-led with remarks from Paul Wells praising free enterprise and condemning communism and fascism. Awards were given to Junior Executives and advisers, and several companies won the national A award. New board members were introduced, and a three-booth display showcased this year’s products and company photos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manchester
Constance Lewis
College of
Ethel Daniel
Kenneth Wilkinson
Middletown
Paul Wells
Mikester Radio Company
Wells
Armco
Pansy Jones
Elaine Selby
Jean Becraft
JoAnn Cassacy
Buddy Gray
Dale Dowrey
Charles Doring
Wilkinson
Miss Lewis
Pat McFeeters
Pat Stiles
Irvin Herman
Hilda S. Newman
Louise R. Marshall
Gertrude M. Lewis
Maye L. Morrison
Paul R. Deger
JA Workers
Robert McDade
Laura Thornton
Nancy MacKinnon
Contracts Awarded On Road Sealing Jobs
Butler County commissioners awarded two road sealing contracts on a Tuesday. L. P. Cavett Company of Lockland received a contract for 29 070.62 dollars and Walter L. Folmer of Hamilton received 32 192.52 dollars. Specifications cover various county road system segments. County engineer Fred Hammerie commented on the scope.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butler County
L. P. Cavett Company
Lockland
Walter L. Follmer
Hamilton
Fred Hammerie
Wartime Fitforservice Estimates Range of Unfitness
During World War II an estimated eight to nine million U.S. men aged 18 to 38 were unfit for military service. Experts say at least half of the disqualifying defects could have been prevented or remedied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S
Cardiff Giant Ends Odyssey at New York Museum
The Cardiff giant, a 10 foot 4 inch stone statue weighing 2990 pounds, ends a 79 year hoax odyssey and goes on permanent display at Farmers' Museum in the State Historical Association. Discovered in 1869 near Cardiff, it was planted by George Hull to mock literal biblical giants and toured eastern cities before sale to a Fort Dodge resident and eventual acquisition by Gardner Cowles Jr. of Des Moines.
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Cooperstown
N. Y
Cardiff
Farmers’ Museum
The
State Historical Association
New York
Binghamton
George Hull
Fort Dodge
the Historical Society
Gardner Cowles, Jr
Des Moines
Fox Bounty Fund Receives $200 Boost
Butler County Commissioners announced Wednesday the transfer of $200 into the fox bounty fund to pay bounties on foxes. The $400 fund established early this year has been exhausted. The bounty on a slain fox is now $2, down from $3 last year, with demand for the bounty lower so far in 1948.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butler County
Hamilton, FWA Disagree Over Waterline Bill
Hamilton Ohio and the Federal Works Agency clash over a water supply bill. TheMill Creek Valley water works was bought last July with a final May 1 due payment. The bureau lists 119000 dollars while Hamilton cites about 111000. J L Peurifoy led the talks with acting commissioner Pete Seward and will likely return to discuss further.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Hamilton
Ohio
Federal Works Agency
Mill Creek Valley Water Works
Bureau
J. L. Peurifoy
Public Utilities
Pete Seward
Peurifoy
Scouts to Attend Training Camp at Tar Hollow
Five local Boy Scout officials join sixty scouters from Ohio West Virginia and Kentucky at Tar Hollow Group Camp near Chillicothe for training ahead of Camp Hook duties. Parker executive director will teach administration and Harvey Post Three adviser will instruct in archery. Claes will be Camp Hook director Keller program director and Jeffries will supervise field sports. Camp is sponsored annually by the National Boy Scout Council.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
West Virginia
Kentucky
Tar Hollow
Chillicothe
Paul O. Parker
George Harvey
Richard Claes
Richard Keller
James Jeffries
National
Boy Scout Council
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America
Maine
California
Jimm Fay
E. E. Grant
JA Board of Directors
L. J. Rautio
Clayton and Lambert Co
George Ladd
Inland Container Corp
Jack Hart
Prior Products Co
Junior Achievement Board of Directors
Roman
Miracle
Mango Peppers c
Eavey
Southland
Kool Aid
Ireedy
S. Foods
CRO
Efavey
Swift's
Young
Wisconsin
Oleo
Fox
FWA
Eafel
McKesson & Robbins
Ette Parade
Grapette Company of
Dayton
South Main St
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