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Newspaper
The Pulaski News
Location
Pulaski, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1940
Page
1
Local paper highlights mill news and tourist homes in Pulaski, lauds the industry’s economic impact and community support. regrets missing Pulaski high school commencement, honors Hensel Eckman’s 12 years as director, and notes Pruet’s efforts while criticizing local politics.
Pulaski High School held commencement exercises in the Jefferson school auditorium with a capacity crowd as 66 seniors received diplomas. The program included invocations, musical selections by the glee clubs and soloists, student talks, awards for Preston Price and Viola Craig, and the class song.
Eighty girls aged 12 to 14 will depart June 12 for four weeks at Camp Dubernwaski near Hiwassie as part of Virginia Health Department recreational programs for underprivileged youth. Dr. H M Kelso announced the plan with Radford State Teachers College volunteers supervising.
Repair work on the Monticello clubhouse started this week after a fire earlier this year caused heavy damage to the gymnasium. The ten week project includes rebuilding west end bleachers, adding a ventilating motor, and finishing the painting after thorough cleanup. All work follows plans for a new clubhouse addition with bids currently being accepted.
The Junior Safety Patrol in Pulaski closes a one month program with Oakie Rupe announcing the group’s successful season. The last meeting May 27 featured Police Chief Marvin C. Pierce and speakers as the patrol prepares to return next year with more experienced members list includes Oakie Rupe and Richard Quesenberry.
Waldemar Wallner, superintendent of the Virginia Maid and Wallner mills, urged less government interference in industry before the Lions club on Tuesday night. He said experiments have halted progress and weakened social and economic structure, urging emphasis on education and moral life to guard against dictatorship.
The Vir ginia Maid Indians, coming off a 12 11 loss to Vinton, prepare to meet Vin ton at Caffee field at 3 30 pm. Peck Baxter reports improved play and seeks revenge as George Kennedy adds depth to the lineup.
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