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June 29, 1933
Marion Progress
Marion, Mcdowell County, North Carolina
What is this article about?
The educational commission of the Western North Carolina Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church, South, selects Brevard as the site for a new junior college formed by merging Weaver and Rutherford Colleges. The property, valued at $250,000, is a gift from the church's woman's council and private citizens donating land.
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Merged College
Will Be Located
On Brevard Site
Friday, June 26. - Brevard was selected by the educational commission of the Western North Carolina Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church, South, today as the location of the junior college to be formed by merging Weaver and Rutherford Colleges.
The Rev. J. T. Mangum, of Mount Airy, secretary of the commission, announced selection of Brevard at the conclusion of a commission meeting here today.
The property on which the school will be located is a gift of the woman's council of the board of missions of the church. It will be supplemented by the donation of "several hundred acres" of land by private citizens, Mr. Mangum said.
The value of the property was estimated by Mr. Mangum at $250,000.
Will Be Located
On Brevard Site
Friday, June 26. - Brevard was selected by the educational commission of the Western North Carolina Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church, South, today as the location of the junior college to be formed by merging Weaver and Rutherford Colleges.
The Rev. J. T. Mangum, of Mount Airy, secretary of the commission, announced selection of Brevard at the conclusion of a commission meeting here today.
The property on which the school will be located is a gift of the woman's council of the board of missions of the church. It will be supplemented by the donation of "several hundred acres" of land by private citizens, Mr. Mangum said.
The value of the property was estimated by Mr. Mangum at $250,000.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
What keywords are associated?
College Merger
Brevard Site
Methodist Church
Educational Commission
Property Donation
What entities or persons were involved?
Rev. J. T. Mangum
Where did it happen?
Brevard
Story Details
Key Persons
Rev. J. T. Mangum
Location
Brevard
Event Date
Friday, June 26.
Story Details
Brevard selected as location for junior college merging Weaver and Rutherford Colleges by Methodist commission; property gifted by church council and citizens, valued at $250,000.