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April 20, 1939
Henderson Daily Dispatch
Henderson, Vance County, North Carolina
What is this article about?
Lions Club meeting at Vance Hotel reports financial success of sponsored Greater Henderson Exposition for blindness prevention; includes skit and prizes.
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LIONS HEAR ABOUT LAST WEEK'S SHOW
Incomplete Reports Show Greater Henderson Event Financial Success
The Lions Club held its weekly meeting at the Vance hotel last night with an incomplete report of the Greater Henderson Exposition, of which the club sponsored, given, and Clyde L. Finch presented in an entertaining skit.
The attendance prize went to Pat Hight, and A. C. Hoover won the drawing.
Sam Alford, chairman of the Greater Henderson Exposition, gave an incomplete report of the big show, which closed a week of fun and entertainment last Saturday night. Indications point to the event being a financial success, and the proceeds will be used by the club for furtherance of blind work, particularly in prevention of blindness.
W. O. Langley had charge of the program, and presented C. L. Finch in his impersonation of Amos 'n' Andy, of radio fame.
Incomplete Reports Show Greater Henderson Event Financial Success
The Lions Club held its weekly meeting at the Vance hotel last night with an incomplete report of the Greater Henderson Exposition, of which the club sponsored, given, and Clyde L. Finch presented in an entertaining skit.
The attendance prize went to Pat Hight, and A. C. Hoover won the drawing.
Sam Alford, chairman of the Greater Henderson Exposition, gave an incomplete report of the big show, which closed a week of fun and entertainment last Saturday night. Indications point to the event being a financial success, and the proceeds will be used by the club for furtherance of blind work, particularly in prevention of blindness.
W. O. Langley had charge of the program, and presented C. L. Finch in his impersonation of Amos 'n' Andy, of radio fame.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Moral Virtue
What keywords are associated?
Lions Club Meeting
Greater Henderson Exposition
Blindness Prevention
Amos N Andy Skit
What entities or persons were involved?
Pat Hight
A. C. Hoover
Sam Alford
W. O. Langley
C. L. Finch
Clyde L. Finch
Where did it happen?
Vance Hotel, Henderson
Story Details
Key Persons
Pat Hight
A. C. Hoover
Sam Alford
W. O. Langley
C. L. Finch
Clyde L. Finch
Location
Vance Hotel, Henderson
Event Date
Last Night; Exposition Closed Last Saturday Night
Story Details
The Lions Club held a weekly meeting with an incomplete report on the Greater Henderson Exposition they sponsored, presented by Sam Alford, indicating financial success for blind work prevention. Clyde L. Finch performed an entertaining skit impersonating Amos 'n' Andy. Attendance prize to Pat Hight, drawing to A. C. Hoover.