Chapel Hill site of first state university chosen in 1792
The article notes General William R. Davie selected the Chapel Hill spot for America’s first state university in 1792 and that Old East was begun in 1793. It mentions the first student arriving January 16, 1795, and links this history to World War II era war bond drives. It also describes the Polk family homes in Columbia Tennessee as relics of early national years.
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Chapel Hill
N. C
University of North Carolina
William R. Davie
America
U.S. Treasury Department
Columbia
Tenn
Polk
Samuel Polk
Mr. Polk
James K. Polk
United States
Andrew Jackson
Martin van Buren
From Philippine Islands a hometown boy writes home
In a January 14 1945 letter from the Philippines the writer describes building bridges and roads under combat conditions facing jungle terrain heavy rainfall and mosquitoes He notes Filipino and American labor differences cites dengue fever and malaria absent while praising natives and sending small keepsakes including a one peso bill He closes wishing luck to Moulton and enjoying home town news via The Eagle news.
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Mr. Knape
Aleutians
Marshalls
The
Eagle
Ole Moulton
Joking Squipbs on Odds and Matrimonial Habits
A witty aside contrasts small bets with larger odds noting the dime versus the dollar and humor about churchgoing and marriage. It jokes that pre marital flirting ends as bills rise after tying the knot.
The Low Down From Hickory Grove
Jim Shelton recounts a boss over sixty who quits golf and dancing after turning sixty and advocates debt freedom. The piece also mentions Jim's three Boy Scouts and his claim of cooking corn bread over a campfire. The central message favors avoiding debt after age sixty for comfort and peace of mind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Serra Jim Shelton
Jim
Wagner Promoted to Seaman First Class
Harvey Wagner, son of Mr and Mrs Ad Wagner, is advanced from Seaman Second Class to Seaman First Class. The promotion marks a milestone in his naval service and reflects diligence in his duties aboard.
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Harvey
Wagner
Ad. ‘A. Wagner
Freddie J Schoenweit Promoted to Sergeant in England
Freddie J Schoenweit, currently stationed in England, receives a promotion from corporal to the rank of sergeant reflecting his service with the unit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freddie J. Schoenweit
England
Salemans Appointed Manager of Sales
Allen Johnston former industrial salesman of United Gas Pipe Line Company with headquarters in Shreveport La has been appointed manager of industrial sales for the company effective January 15 He fills the position left by the death in Houston last month of Harry E Randall Johnston was born in Hernando Mississippi about 40 years ago and studied at Pine Bluff Little Rock and the University of Arkansas
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Allen Johnston
United Gas Pipe Line Company
Shreveport
Mr. Johnston
Houston
Harry E. Randall
Hernando
Mississippi
Pine Bluff
Little Rock
Arkansas
University of Arkansas
Local Visit From San Antonio Couples Friday and Saturday
Mr and Mrs Harry Thompson and John Morrow from San Antonio visited the home of Mr and Mrs Pren Lockwell Friday and Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Thompson
John Morrow
San Antonio
Pren Lockwell
Looking Ahead to State Socialism and American Prosperity
A opinion piece argues that a drift toward state management risks ending liberty. It refutes the 5 to 95 wealth myth, cites 1943 national income data, and contends private enterprise has built prosperity while government ownership fails. It warns that adopting government management is a one-way path.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
U. S. Department of Commerce
Also Mentioned on This Page
Petie Fehrenkamp & Sons
Moulton Lumber Dealers
Western Plains
Janus
Association OF American Railroads
Polk Houses
Sat. Handsur
Philippine Islands
Bill
Hickory Grove
State Bank
Moulton
Texas
Member
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Salemans
Lone Star
Republic of Texas
Austin
Stahl Bros
Gonzales
Pioneer Produce Dealers
Moulton Eagle
C. F. Knape
Moulton, Texas
George S. Benson
Harding College
Searcy, Arkansas
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