Dugger's Balsam Groves of the Highlands and More
The article reviews Dugger's privately printed works including The Balsam Groves of the Highlands and The War Trials of the Blue Ridge. It notes Dugger's biographies, illustrations, prefaces, and photographic frontispieces, discusses his life in Banner Elk and Watauga County, and mentions his other titles Romance of the Siamese Twins and The Remarkable Career of Mr John Balsam Dugger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dugger
Switzerland
Charlotte
Groves
Sme Dugger
Hove
Bu Dugger
Eeseola
Grandfather Mountain
St Wasjnovel
Highlands
Duscer
Andre Michaux
Blue Ridge
Shepherd
North M. Dugger
Banner Elk
Ner
Elisha Mitchell
Mr. Mitchell
Caroa
Warjlina
Watauga County
Avery County
Irs
Shepherd M. Dugger
John Balsam Dugger
Polio Funds Urgently Needed to Sustain Aid Program
New York report says the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis needs about 10 million dollars in cash from its chapters to keep its patient aid and chapter operations alive. Basil O'Connor, president, urges chapters with surplus to contribute to ensure the program survives, noting 1,781 chapters raised 12,000,000 in the March of Dimes drive last January but short of needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New. York
O'Connor
Basil O'Connor
Dolthe Foundation
Chapter
Treasuries
O’connor
Seth Plans National Home Week Observance and Derby Entry
Gordon L. Goodson of Seth Construction Co. Inc. of Lincolnton and Gastonia becomes Charlotte area’s first builder to enter the 1055 Acapulco Derby. The contest offers 10 day fishing holidays in Acapulco for 20 builders of 1000 homes or less. National Home Week, observed since 1948, runs September 10 to 18 with Seth Lumber Company showcasing its Mount Holly model home Castles In The Air in Gastonia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chartotte Observer
Minneapolis, Minn
Gordon L. Gondson
Seth Construction Co. Inc
Lincolnton
Gastonia
Charlotte
Acapulco
Mexico
Minneapolis- Honeywell Regulator Company
National Association of Home Builders
Charlotte Home Builders Association
Goodson
Edward Gavin
NAHB
Seth Lumber Company
Mount Holly
Seth
Ernest and
Kenneth Barnes
East Park Drive
Russia and Italy Sign Exchange Pact
Moscow reports that Russia will send Italy oil products timber anthracite and other goods under a trade agreement signed yesterday. Pravda and Tzvestia noted Italy will send Russia artificial silk fruit and hoisting gear. Values of exchanges were not stated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moscow
Russia
Italy
Pravda
Tzvestia
The sea horse oddity stands out among fish
The sea horse, a small oddly shaped fish, uniquely features a grassing tall distinction in marine life, making it notable among sea creatures.
Thomas Buys Auto Firm in Raleigh
Thomas Buys Pontiac Agency in Raleigh forming Tommy Pontiac, Inc. General manager Robert Walker Thomas notes the firm’s transition from Gene Smith Pontiac and its General Motors link. The Thomas family, moving to Gastonia, includes wife Rebecca Banks and son Tor. Key staff listed: Jim Lowery sales, Norman Payne parts, Ralph Layer service, Ruth Kenley secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Walker Thomas
Conn-Gower
Raleigh
Pontiac Co
Gene Smith
Pontiac
General Mo
Tommy Ponters Acceptance Corporation
Hae, Inc
Thomas
Rebecca Banks
Raed
General Motors Corleigh
Sanford
Tonia
University of North Ygr
Carolina and
King's
Tommy Pontiac, Inc
Jim Lowery
Norman Payne
Ralph Layer
Ruth Ken~ley
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Avro
Mith
Gastonia Mutual Building & Loan Assn
Mutual Building & Loan Assoliation
Paik Psi
Franklin
Har
W. Franklin
Dware CO
New Lake
High Shoals
Robinson's Lake
Gaston County
U. S. Highway 321
Robinson’s Lake
Tom Robinson
Robbens Lake
Robinson
Gaston
Seth Lumber CO
Botlahie
Sand Beach
Wright Bros
N. Marietta ST
Robert W. Thomas
L. Beal Builders Ee
E. Franklin
Math Fundad
Eid
Bain Waathouse
Supply Department
Witten Iron & Metal CO
East Long ST
Reed
Baltimore Paint & Color Works
Baltimore 30, Md
Spencer Lumber Company
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