Information For Veterans Q And A on VA benefits and NSLI policies
A series of veteran oriented questions covers waivers of NSLI premiums after six months total disability, how pre death checks become estate property, G I Bill eligibility for World War II veterans, loan guarantees and limits, VA benefit reach to 46 to 62 million potential beneficiaries, the purpose of vocational guidance under the Vocational Rehabilitation Act, and the tax exempt status of NSLI payments.
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United States
Veterans Administration
National Service
Peeling Eggs and Wiring Tips From Home Sphere
In Home Sphere, Florence Cox and assistants share farm and home advice. The U S Department of Agriculture recommends running water to peel hard boiled eggs and cooling immediately to avoid a dark yolk ring. They also outline practical wiring guidance for homes including circuit counts, wire gauges, and dedicated circuits for appliances to reduce energy waste.
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U. S. Department of Agriculture
4-H Landscaping Theme Promotes Home Beautification
1948 4-H Home Grounds Beautification program encourages youths to plant gardens, trees, and shrubs, improve lawns, construct outdoor furniture, and repair outbuildings. Mrs. Charles R. Walgreen funds awards including medals, gold watches, and educational trips to the Chicago H Club Congress for national winners. Amelia Shaw of Greensboro previously won North Carolina state honors.
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America
Charles R. Walgreen
Rolesville Negro Families Start Farm and Home Program
Negro citizens in the Rolesville section of Wake County formed a farm and home improvement program after a March meeting at Rolesville Church. A 78-member group outlined aims for men to boost corn yields hay and purebred flocks and for women to replace broken windows improve canning budgets and tidy homes. Committees were named and training dates set, with William Morgan elected community chairman. A rat eradication drive was planned with the Wake County Health Department.
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Rolesville
Wake County
W. C. Davenport
State College Extension Service
William Morgan
Wake County Health Department
Crop wage rise and European outlook noted in report
The passage lists several individuals and states that complete activity details will come from county extension agents. It notes a generally good crop outlook across Europe and the Soviet Union, and reports North Carolina farmer wage rates climbing from 75.50 to 85 per month without board as of April 1.
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Old Olsen
Hanover
Joyce Covington Richmond
Naomi Blackman
Sampsson
Lynette Whitley
Stanly
Audrey Pennell
Wilkes
Europe
Soviet Union
North Carolina
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Chiropractic
Daniel T. Currin
Taylor
Roanoke ‘Ave
Home Sphere
Florence Cox
Estelle E. White
Elain Scott
Amelia Shaw
Greensboro
Elizabeth Kent
Caldwell
Lora Leigh Harrison
Camde
Doris Williams
Columbus
Richard Smith
Franklin
Peggy Howe
Gaston
Edgar Ingram
Inc
Dell
Libby McManus
Medenburg
Bobby Page
Montgomer
Annie Lee Hopkins
Moore
Has
Smokey
Virginia
Penney’s
e-Cooli Bembergs
Ons
andYpastel
Darkxor
Penney's
CORD
EADS
Mildred Wright
Mary Joyce Finch
Sehe
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