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Pensacola News Journal du lieu suivant : Pensacola, Florida • 22

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6B iTljf Vrnfiarola Thursdoy, Morch 21, 1957 Af Chattahoochee A 1 7 Formal Dedication Of Dam Is Friday iufoglo FT. GAINES LOCK a OA Mp A I bony CHATTAHOOCHEE, March 20 i Special i Formal dedication is set for 2 p.m. Friday for Jim Woodruff Dam which elevates the waters of the Flint, Chattahoochee and Apa-lachicola Rivers. The three rivers facilities. All of these landings are open to the public.

Boats and motors will be offered for rent. Eating and sleeping facilities will be available at some locations. Fishermen will find sources for bait, tackle and any- DELICIOUS, HICKORY-SMOKED HOT BARBECUED CHICKEN SPARE RIBS SUPER MARKET it North Palofox Highwoy Acroii From Brentwood School form a reservoir on the upstream Columbia COLUMBIA LOCK a DAM ALA. side of the dam covering they require. Boating fans acres.

I have every facility and beaches The engineering for the project! for bathing are located at conven-was accomplished by the Corps orient places. Engineers of the U. S. Army anrii Fishing has been excellent since We give valuable premium stamps Open 24 hrs. a day and all day Sunday FLA.

thev are jointly sponsoring the fo6oinbfidg JM WOODRUFF LOCK a DAM the level of the reservoir has been raised to 77 feet above sea level which will be the operating level ol the lake. An air strip has been built just north of the Florida State Hospital to provide facilities for planes engaged in hyacinth and insect control work and is available to sportsman pilots. tohooch Jf TALLAHASSEE dedication day with the Three Rivers Development Association. Representing the Corps of Engineers at the dedication will be Maj. Gen.

E. C. Itschner of Washington, chief of engineers: Brig. Gen. Henry J.

Hoeffer of Atlanta, division engineer, and Col. Harold E. Bisport, district engineer from Mobile under whose supervision the project is being completed. Concrete used in building the dam is enough to build a three foot sidewalk from Chattahoochee to Los Angeles and back. President Dwight Eisenhower will be represented at the dedication by his deputy assistant, Maj.

SCALE IN MILES 10 to SO 'O The dam has for its primary purpose providing a channel for navigation. In addition to this recreation, and the generating of electricity and built-in features. At Bainbridge, Georgia's first inland port is nearing completion and will begin to handle river traffic in the near future. Also at -fbt yottr best fbocf buys Port St Bainbridge, an asphalt plant lo- Gen. Wilton B.

Persons Speakers include Gov. LeRoyjcated on the river to provide wa- CiOfiGS I3LAHO CHANNEL MEXICO Of GULF ter transportation for raw products and finished material is nearing completion. The dedication day will, in addition lo dedicating the dam, also mark the completion of the dredg Collins of Florida and Gov. Marvin Griffin of Georgia. Gov.

Jim Fol-som of Alabama will be present. Senators participating will include Spessard Holland of Florida. Herman Talmadge of Georgia and yJ A THURSDAY, FRIDAY Cr SATURDAY ing of a 9 ft. channel from Chat.ta- John Sparkman of Alabama. Con eressmen from Florida to attend ihoochee to the Gulf of Mexico.

include Bob Sykes and D. R. Math- J. C. Gissendaner of Chattahno-ews.

Members of Congress fromjrhee is the general chairman for Alabama to be present are George Jim Woodruff Dam dedication Three Rivers System This map shows the location of the Jim Woodruff Dam, to be formally dedicated Friday, and other projects currently planned as a part of the three-rivers system. Officials and rivic leaders of three states will attend the Friday ceremonies at Chattahoochee. Andrews and Carl Elliott. Geor- i nay committee. gia's delegation will include Reps.

J. L. Pilcher, John T. Flint, Prince UNCLASSIFIED EGGS EO LARGE BOX TIDE 2-LB. JAR APPLE JELLY FEA to Make Direct Appeal to Legislature Preston and Iris Blitch.

A paved road almost one half mile in length tops the eastern portion of the dam to provide access to the power house and gated spillway. The entire dam is built on a natural rock formation of Marianna lime rock. Prior to placing concrete in what has been swamp and river bottom, 9c i trees, vegetation soil and over Local College Amount Reported Dr. Henry L. Ashmore, president, mentioned that the recommendations of the Community College Council today did not include a request from the college for an auditorium to cost an estimated S230.0OO, left out a business education building at a cost of $249,000.

and pared down the health and physical education building from a requested to $2.53,000 or a cut of $150,000. Ashmore said that if the business education building were not included it would seriously curtail a proposed plan to increase training in the fields of accounting, business law, clerical, stenog- TALLAHASSEE, March 2ft i-ltion recognizes that obtaining this The Florida Education Association' goal of a $4,200 starting salary today appealed directly to the Leg-i for teachers, and increase for islattire to provide $1,100 a yearjteachers already in our school sys-pay raise for public school teach- tern, cannot be done without some ers and to supply the revenue or additional taxation," the pay for it. organization seid in a formal state- The teachers' organization said ment-it believed the people would accept! "However, the FEA believes new taxes to meet the cost. that the people of Florida are Gov. LeRoy Collins on Mondayjready and willing to assume ex- burden were removed.

In early stages of construction the pumping of concrete grout was undertaken after the lime rock had been exposed. This developed many SUGAR-CURED FLA. GRADE Dressed Drawn springs. Later stages used a meth WHOLE Ilatlv rejected the FEA proposal ic laxps assured new taxes are od of sealing the porous rock with grout prior to uncovering. Approximately 300,000 cubic yards of concrete grout were required to prepare the rock foundation to start construction.

as unrealistic ana unsound. mei1" Fryers During the later stages of con truction contracts were let tmraphy, retailing, salesmanship, governor said the propocal would add AO million dollars to the state's school bill. The $1,100 figure would make the starting salary $4,200 since most counties now pay a beginning teacher an average of $3,100. "The Florida Education Associa-i i PICNIC clear the reservoir area of frees business machines and other areas and brush. Approximately 98 peri in the area of business education.

cent of trees in the reservoir were! In turning down the college's re- Low Proff Is Attacked By Alfords News-Journal Bureau cut at ground level prior to the! quest for an auditorium the presi- floodine. The remaining trees were! dent felt that money would be CHUCK left as a refugee for birds and fish needed from some source to provide such a vital part of the campus. r.nd to serve as windbreaks to protect small boats during times of NABISCO LARGE BOX RITZ CRACKERS 2 3 1 Meeting Slated On Local Bills high wind. UUbx About 20 access roads to the res DE FUNIAK SPRINGS, March ervoir have been built by the Corps Fil l. TITLE Full title of Queen Elizabeth of England is Elizabeth II, by the Grace of God of the United King- and Mrs.

R. F. Alford, Rt. of Engineers under the direction of Resident Engineer R. H.

Alcorn. are attacking the problem of the other governmental agencies, jdom of Great Britain and North- Holmes Sessions Dates Announced I lower profit margin prevailing throughout the broiler industry by jmcreased efficiency in operation. STEW Some of the locations have Ireland and of Her Other leased to operators on a percent- Realms and Territories Queen, age basis with obligations by thejHead of the Commonweekh, De-oerson leasing to provide minimum fender of the faith. 3ii TALL CAN ALL BRANDS MILK 3 BOMFAY, March 20 (Special l-1 and are expanding their business Proposed local legislation will a time wnen quite a few have discussed at a series of four meet- propped out, and others have lim- BEEF CANS ited their activities severely. The Aliords have just completed a second broiler house.

30x180 feet, and have no intention of slowing down production at this time, even ings announced in Holmes County by State Sen. Harvie J. Belser and Rep. Wayne O. Manning.

First meeting in the series will be held Thursday night in the Bethlehem School Auditorium. REAL GOOD TENDER BEEF iin view of a recent two-cent drop 4U 1 Flakorn you so much more AUNT JEMIMA GRITS Second meeting will be night in the Poplar Springs Audi T-BONES 11 OlIUI 11 flic i-uiiiiip JIUUUL- jtion costs by using the new im- nrnvpH draine nf hirHc hv fiMlnu. PKG. torium. Third I meeting in the series will, mnre ffficjpnt methndSi by be Wednesday, March 27 in the wa3e in anf) in.

Ponce de Leon School Auditorium. The final meeting in the series m. will be held Friday night 411 BLACKBURN SYRUP bird. SIRLOIN STEAK. ROUND ZP, in Bomfay.

Each of the meetings will begin at 7:30 o'clock. County Agent H. O. Harrison points out that broiler production Sji. Discussions will not be limited an all-time high last year to local matters, according to with 1.200,000.000 birds produced Belser.

jover the nation. He says this was 20 per cent over the preceding STEAK year and indications are that the present year will see a further in Cut Green Beans fpP TOMATOES FRESH GROUND Vernon Glee Club Is Seeking Funds VERNON, March 20 (Special) The Vernon High Sclwjhl Glee Club is in midst of its annual Community Birthday Calendar Campaign to raise funds for the Glee crease. "There is no doubt that there is increased competition in the broiler production business," Harrison says, and points out the two factors that in his opinion will determine profits. They are increasing consumer demand for broilers and better feed conversion from improved HAMBURGER LIGHT-CRUST FLOUR 1(K i chicks which make it possible to Club. Icotl afr a nj-lia on4 efiU mnlrA REAL GOOD SMOKED During this drive everyone 'nl'a profjt Vernon and the immediate vicin-i mi.

The countv agent savs the egg ltv wil be contacted by 'j Outlook is goon, and a though member of the ee Club in order i lU ARMOUR COOKING $49 'pines oic n'w di una tunc aim prices are io ill continue at a de- to give each person an opportunity; wjH to assist in this campaign to raise jprpsfed nresfert eve onrinc thp fircl ha level OIL No. 10 Calendars are to be sold at cost ions are for and the proceeds used to retire jr price this fa 1. He says the the debt on the glee club robes. 'or thp lterhalf of Mr. Harry Conner is director of ar.

1SK. determined by the the Glee Club number of chicks grown this spring land that they are down about 9 per 'cent from last year. i' 4 VODKUOIUHSSS? gs rn a 1 in Court Today NICE LARGE HEAD NO. 1 RUSSETS quick as your morning coffee NICE LEAN BOSTON BUTTS PANAMA CITV, March 2(1 (Special) McMullen, local radio newscaster, was Inrlay ordered to appear before Circuit Judge E. Clay Lewis at 11 a.m.

Thursday to show why he ghould not be riled for contempt of rntirt. Judge I.fis said he heard a broadcast by McMullen today hich said the Grand Jury would report today and that two inriirl-menls were expected." Information of this nature is confidential," the Judge said, "I did not know until court opened thl morning that the indictments would he returned." Judge Lewis said (here Is a "leak" somewhere and he anls to find mil here. McMullen said he will appear In rnurt as ordered. He broadcast for station WPCF here. POTATOES 10 decious oil lh wcyl Just 2 minutes from package to baked and ready to serve in the time it takes to brew a pot of coffee nothing can top tender, tempting- Flakorn corn muffins for breakfast, lunch or between-time snacks.

Each exclusive extra-measure 12 oz. pack makes 12 to IS matchless muffins in just one easy mixinj? up to hnlf nqnin as many as any ordinary mix can make. More, mix, more muffins, mnre upes-0NLY Flakorn makes go much, so easyl it NICE LARGE STALK NICE gmimoffe thi greatest norm in VODKA CELERY SALT In md Iff) Pionl Dit trnm r'n Ifmrnef Fil. (Div. el Hcubitmi, Hinlora, Conn.

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