North Carolina to Send Delegates to National 4 H Camp
North Carolina will send three 4 H club leaders from each state area to the National 4 H Club Camp in Washington D C the week of June 16. Leaders are chosen by job achievements with NC names to be announced before May 10.
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Washington, D. C
L. R. Harrill
North Carolina
United Culture
State Colleges Agriculture
Feder
Constitution Avenue
Alaska
Hawaii
Puerto Rico
Bus Schedules Change Effective Saturday
Carolina Trailways announces schedule changes effective Saturday May 1 affecting bus arrivals and departures at the local Roanoke Rapids terminal. W Glenn Humphrey, traffic manager, urges passengers to verify times with the local terminal manager before travel on or after the change date. Roanoke Rapids terminal located Avenue. schedules arriving will be available by phone R324.
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Carolina Trailways
W. Glenn Humphrey
Roanoke Rapids
Wednesday Closings and Camp Event Announced
Starting May 8 and through August all stars will close at noon each Wednesday with leaders scheduled for 8 pm in the Federal auditorium. On Wednesday June 18 the Lamp closes at 10 pm after the 4 H candlelight ceremony. The camp will be held in Washington so members gain firsthand knowledge of Federal government operations.
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All Star
Federal Auditorium
Washington
Dam and Power House at Buggs Island Awarded
The contract for the rain structure of the dam and power house at Buggs Island was awarded in Washington to a consortium led by A. Jones Construction Company of Charlotte with Charles Maklis Construction Company of Washington and Wright Construction Company of Columbus. The low bid for concrete work totaled 19 383 279 dollars, and the new award reflects reduced overall costs by re-bid. The government will save about 1 million dollars compared to earlier bids, with completion expected in four years and a work force of 900 to 1000 men. A full camp and facilities are being prepared at Buggs Island for workers and families.
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Scotland Neck
N.C
Buggs Island
Washington
Norfolk
3. A. Jones Constr Company
Charlotte, On
Cy Charles Makiis
Bugs Island
Blythe Brothers and Associates
Charlotte
Coffer Dam
Asew
Bages Island
Scouting Notes on Camporee Upswing in Roanoke Rapids
Scoutmaster Nathaniel Lowe of Troop 144 says Eastern Carolina Council Camporee restored hope in Scouting in the area. The piece recounts a camper’s missed chance, improvised delays, and a 90 point penalty for a late pillow fight as Roanoke Rapids patrols push for higher scouting standards.
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Eastern Carolina Council
Greenville
Nathaniel Lowe
Roanoke Rapids
Western Union offers installment payment coupons for credit firms
General Motors Acceptance Corporation and the Commercial Credit Corporation have subscribed to a service enabling customers to pay monthly installments using coupons showing account numbers and due amounts. Western Union issues receipts, forwards remittances and coupons to subscribing firms, and operates 24/7. The plan, priced at 10 cents per payment, aims to expand to more credit agencies as the public adopts the convenient method.
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General Motors Acceptance Corporation
The
Commercial Credit Corporation
Allen
May
Western Union
United States
ADV
Miss Josie Moore Heads BPWC For Coming Year
Miss Josie Moore was elected to lead BPWC for the coming year at last Thursday night’s meeting. Other officers elected include Mrs Murrell Hudson Jr first vice president Miss Mary Godley second vice president Viola Glover treasurer Mrs Mary Mills recording secretary Elizabeth Griffith corresponding secretary and the parliamentarian. Plans announced include a party at the County Home on May 18 with Roland Johnson providing music and a birthday dinner set for May 13.
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House
Murrell Hudson, Jr
Mary Godley
Eileen Fisher
Viola Glover
Rotary
Mary Mills
Elizabeth Griffith
Parliamearian
County Hom
Roland Johnson
Installment Plan Payments Accepted By Western Union
Western Union now accepts installment plan payments for autos, refrigerators and other durable goods. Roanoke Rapids residents can pay at the nearest Western Union office. M. L. Allen, manager of the telegraph company, announced today.
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Roanoke Rapids
Western Union
M. L. Allen
Telegraph Company
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B. F. Johnson
Roanoke Ave
Roanoke Rapids, N. C
Schenley Reserve
Schenley Distillers Corp
New York City
Littleton Church
Alvis M. Whitred
Fuquay Springs
N. C
Littleton Baptist Church
Buggs
Green[ville
Conditic Citizens Bank & Trust Company
Capitale Sulandwided
Remrea Tail
Plorence S. Aldridge
Florence S. Aldridge
le Gmner D. L
State of
Halifax
Avelyn
Ivaynnam
Orary Runk
O. L. Frye
Josie Moore
BPWC
Hartford
National Loan & Insurance CO. Inc
Dial
W. Second St
Bengonias
Sandlin’s
Jackson St
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