Death of George Barber prompts funeral notices and memories
In tribute to long-time friend George Barber, H. Y. Belk and his News of Nebo Valley publish condolences, reflections on life, faith, politics, and personal anecdotes. The column includes quoted musings on holidays, war, religion, and the devil, interwoven with reminiscences and local sentiment from readers.
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George Barber
Joe
Siam
Hiram
Christ
Devi
Heaven
Tower of Babel
Holiday traffic toll rises amid winter hazards
Rosser cites factors behind high deaths including reduced night visibility and longer darkness, slick ice and snow reducing traction, and alcohol involvement. Citing 1947 state reports, about 18 percent of drivers in fatal crashes and 24 percent of adult pedestrians in MVAs had been drinking. Emphasis on December holiday travel and weather as key risks.
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Rosser
Commission
Habit of Regular Today Market Teases Savings
A garbled market note hints at a daily routine and savings on U S Savings bonds and Fiat products. Mentions seats and Acs and Acorn in a fragmented OCR read. No clear events or identifiers present.
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U. S
Fiat Nba Mice Tate
Ieee Ie
Hogar
December highway safety message from NC DMV
Raleigh officials launched a pre Christmas safety push urging safer travel during the December holiday season. Motor Vehicles Commissioner L C Rosser warned traffic deaths spike then, noting last December’s national toll of 3190 and North Carolina losses of 84.
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Raleigh
Department of Motor Vehicles
L. C. Rosser
North Carolina
Rosser
Increase in business noted with rising payouts
The article notes that telephone earnings continue and the amount paid out to furnish service has increased faster than income. This reflects tighter margins as managers assess operating costs. The dated statement cites Eaney G. Corth as Carolina's Manager.
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North Carolina
Southern Bell
North Carolina Utilities Commission
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H. Y. Belk
Nebo Valley
Jack Peterson
Santa Claus
Quinn Wells
Paris
Hitler
Pale Face
Wallace
Truman
John L
John
Bone Yard
Dewey
Swan
Kings Mountain Drug Company
Rexall
Uncle Sam
James S. Bailey
Optometrist
First National Bank Building
Blalock’s
Kings Mountain
Blalock’s Grocery
Southern Bell Telephones
Eaney G. Corth
Carolinas
ELL Telephone and Telegraph Company Incorporated
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