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*Groundbreaking ceremonies were held at the Elizabethtown Presbyterian Church to begin construction on an addition to the Education Building.
*A new sewing plant was coming to Elizabethtown, Playtime, Inc. The plant will manufacture ladies’ sleepwear and loungewear and is owned by Sam Rosenthal.
*Robert G. Hester, Bladen County Young Democrat Club President, announced that a political rally would be held at the Elizabethtown National Guard Armory. 23 candidates were invited. Hester stated that a previous Meet The Candidates Night had drawn over 700 people.