Jaycee Amusement Park Hosts Swimming Parties For Groups
Non profit Jaycee Amusement Park opens daily 1 to 6 pm with 9 to 11 am sessions on Tue Thu Sat and 7 to 9 pm Fri Sat. Groups from First Baptist and Methodist churches and Birdwood Junior College use pool. 45 children to swim Friday 4 to 6 pm followed by a picnic. Admission 50 cents adults 26 cents children. preschool free with adult.
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Jaycees
Imost
Ss. Merritt
First Baptist. Church
First’. Methodist Church
Birdwood Junior College
Merritt
Jerry Hodges
Thomasville
Univ. of Georgia
Engineering Survey of Cairo Water System Planned
Cairo officials announced a thorough engineering survey of Gatco water treatment and distribution will begin next week. Jacksonville engineers will study odors, discoloration, dead ends, reservoir capacity, and aeration needs to improve city water delivery during peak demand while maintaining water purity for consumption.
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Cairo
Oty Mer
Layton
Hurricane Storm Hits Ontario with 100 mph Winds
A powerful thunderstorm packing hurricane force winds tore through southern Ontario last night. It smashed buildings, uprooted trees, and cut telephone lines at the southern end of Lake Simcoe. The storm was part of 30 storms across the region, with rain extending from Lake Michigan to Montreal. Forecasters estimated winds near 100 mph.
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Toronto
Lake Bimcoe
Ontario
Lake Michigan
Montreal
Three Cairo Scouts Head for Jambooree
Cairo Boy Scouts Bobby Bell Richard Hester and Al Wight join 99 peers from Suwannee River Council leaving Tallahassee Saturday at 8 am for the National Jamboree at Valley Forge Pennsylvania. The group tours New York City Niagara Falls and Washington before a July 23 return and plans a visit with President Eisenhower.
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Cairo
Bobby Bell
Richard Hester
al Wight
Suwannee River
Tallahassee
Saturda
Valley Forge
Pen
Camp Semfalachee
New York City
Niagara Falls
Washington
Eisenhower
Father Believes Son Kidnapped From Camp
The father of 11 year old Guy Boutin says his son may have been kidnapped after vanishing from a scout camp near Chateau River on June 26. Police found no hard evidence and a woman demanding 6000 dollars for his safe return is viewed as a possible extortion attempt. Authorities continue ground and air searches for the boy in the woods and waters around the camp.
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Quebec
Paul Boutin
Boutin
Guy
Chateau River
Three Minor Alarms Tie Up Firemen Wednesday
Three minor fires kept firemen on the run Wednesday with the only damage at Greenwood Plantation where a corn crib fire caused very slight damage. The other two alarms were not detailed in the report.
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Greenwood Plantation
Cairo speeds cut as police warn drivers
Cairo officials report eight speeding cases in Mayor's Court this week, down from 24 the prior week and 21 the week before, part of a city speeding campaign. Mayor R A Bell and Chief D L Maxwell credit reduced speed and warnings to locals, while fines exceed 800 dollars for the third week.
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Cairo
D. L
Bud
Maxwell
R. A. Bell
Bell
Electric wire troubles reported at three locations
Reported disturbances involved problematic electric wires at Mill Street and Metcalfe Avenue and at 205 Gordon Avenue prompting inspection and response.
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Mill St
Metcalfe Ave
Gordon Ave
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Good Housekeeping
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Belk-Hudson Co
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