Emergency Auto Inspection Lane Comes to Roanoke Rapids
An emergency auto inspection lane will operate in Roanoke Rapids for one day to ease congestion from uninspected vehicles. George S. Dail announced the lane’s Monday opening, noting locals faced long delays and lines on Jackson Street. Officials warn deadlines are approaching for model year inspections, with specific dates from August 31 to December 31 for various year ranges.
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Roanoke Rapids
George S. Dail
Jackson Street
Dail
Northampton County
Julian Allsbrook
Mechanical Inspection
Peanut Tobacco Acreage Measured in Halifax County
Halifax County AAA chairman Halifa C. L. Kelly announced completion of measuring tobacco and peanut acreage for the year by 34 community volunteers during May and June. Only peanuts on 64 percent of farms could be measured due to funding cuts and June 30 deadline. All county tobacco averages were measured. Peanuts quotas may apply in 1949 and 1950 unless suspended by the Secretary of Agriculture. Total cost reported at 11348 dollars with 25 cent per acre pay on 44569 acres. Of 96000 peanut producers voting in December, 87.7 percent supported quotas and acreage allotments for 1949 and 1950 before the 1948 quotas were terminated by the Agriculture Secretary due to world shortages.
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Motor Vehicle Department
Raleigh
North Carolina
Halifa
C. L. Kelly
Halifax County
Kelly
AAA
Secretary of Agriculture
Hunting Laws to Be Discussed in Jackson
Jackson to host meeting on Wednesday night at 8 oclock at the courthouse to discuss possible changes in hunting laws for next year. North Carolina Wildlife Commission former executive director Jackson Clyde Patton to lead the discussion. attendance urged for Halifax and Northampton counties hunters and fishermen.
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Jackson
Clyde Patton
The
North Carolina Wildlife Commission
Halifax
Northampton
Girl Scouts Begin Year Planning September 13
Roanoke Rapids Girl Scout Council and leaders plan for the year with a council and leaders meeting set for Thursday September. Troops and Brownies begin regular meetings the week of September 13, continuing on previous hours until a new schedule is established.
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Roanoke Rapids
Post Office Tries to Deliver 66 Year Old Letter
Detroit woman may receive a letter written in 1882 found behind a Cleveland mantel. It was addressed to Mrs H R Leonard at 65 Stimpson Place Detroit. The note mentions John has had a fever for two days and I am afraid he is going to be sick. Officials doubt the address ever existed and acknowledge delivery may be impossible.
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Detroit
U-P
Cleveland
H. R. Leonard
Stimpson Place
John
Hatti
Bears and chicken trainer face long odds in Salt Lake City
Salt Lake City report details state game warden Boyd Carver moving two frisky bear cubs from Wyoming to a back yard cage after causing trouble at Hogle Gardens. The bears outsmarted forest service and disrupted picnics. Ada Arfey’s educated chicken Brownie has made cross country trips and performs tricks, aiming to prove a cage strong enough to hold the bears.
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Salt Lake City
U. P
Boyd Carver
Carver
Hogle Gardens
Wyoming
Snow Basin
Forest Service
Logic Gardens
Salt Lake
Goshen
Ind
Salt Lakers
Ada Arfey
California
Armey Saya
War Hero Carries On
Franklin Pierce a rookie Grand Rapids traffic officer and Congressional Medal of Honor winner continues duty after a rescue record in the Pacific. Pierce has repeatedly carried wounded to safety under heavy fire demonstrating steadfast service.
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Grand Rapids
Mich
U. P
Franklin Pierce
Pierce
Pacific
Halifax Men to Register in Second Peacetime Draft
About 4,300 men in Halifax County aged 18 to 26 will register Monday at seven centers across the county. Registration centers, operating 8 am to 5 pm, include Enfield, Aurban Springs, Scotland Neck, Halifax Courthouse, Roanoke Rapids, Weldon, and Littleton with registrars listed. The schedule details birth-year groups from 1922 to those turning 18 or 26, exemptions apply for active duty or reserve status. A temporary draft office will be set in the Halifax courthouse grand jury room, with Miss Vera B. Draper in charge.
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Halifax
George N. Taylor
Halifax County
Taylor
Enfield
Scotland
Meek
Sam Gregory
George Max
Roanoke Rapiis
W. B. Allebrook
Misa
Cook
Weldon Fire Staton
T. J. Maddrey
Littleton
Garland
May
Draft Board
Grand Jury
Vera B. Draper
Harvest Festival Opens Monday Night in Roanoke Rapids
The Roanoke Rapids Exchange Club stages its annual Harvest Festival starting Monday, September 30 on Weldon Highway. The Jack J. Perry Shows debut in Roanoke Rapids feature twelve rides, eight tent theatres, a ministerial show, a six piece band, and a circus side show with world famous freaks. Proceeds fund next year’s Exchange Club work as organizers tout the clean, family friendly entertainment and broad appeal of the Perry attractions.
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Roanoke Rapids
Exchange Club
Weldon Highway
Jack J. Perry
George Davis
Perry
South
Davis
Northampton Beer and Wine Referendum Ballot Planned
Northampton County residents will vote on a beer and wine referendum on Wednesday September 1. Polling places will be open and all registered voters may cast ballots. The referendum was approved by the county commissioners and board after requests from beer dealers. A temporary injunction to halt the referendum was denied by Judge R Hunt Parker. County leaders and beer dealers have been preparing for the vote.
Warren Resident Becomes University Instructor in Chattanooga
Warrenton Hinton Wesson Jr. accepts a University of Chattanooga teaching post in Chattanooga Tennessee. He and his wife depart Warrenton for their new home. Former economics instructor at Duke University for two years, he hails from Lawrenceville Virginia and has held several North Carolina state government roles. He served in the Navy from 1942 to 1948 in the Pacific, retiring as a lieutenant.
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Warren
Warrenton
Hinton Wesson, Jr
University of Chattanooga
Chattanooga
Tennessee
Lloyd Ennis On Trial As Halifax Court Reconvenes
Halifax County Superior Court reconvened for the August term with Lloyd Ennis of Roanoke Rapids now Rocky Mount facing a driving under the influence charge. The first case had heard all evidence and jurors were to receive instructions before deliberations after lunch. Other cases listed included S. Warren charged with operating under the influence and an assault matter. Adjournment possible the same day.
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Halifax
K. Hunt Parker
Halifax County
Lloyd Ennis
Roanoke Rapids
Rocky Mount
S. Z Warren
Mother Hurts Jitters Through Taxidermy Hobby
In Bicknell Indiana Ronnie Kirk a twelve year old taxidermist has transformed the family home into a menagerie with foxes skunks and a bantam. He earned a mail order diploma in taxidermy and proudly points to it. His mother admits lingering jitters but has adjusted after deodorizing the house and sharing the living room with the animals.
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Bicknell, Ind
U.P
E.R. Kirk
Ronnie Kirk
Ronnie
Parcel Post Paris of Air Age Debut in U S Mail Service
A historical note recalls parcel post origins in 1913 with Postmaster B G Shell of Roanoke Rapids describing early rural routes and slow transport. It traces growth to billions of pounds and previews a new nationwide worldwide air parcel post linking fastest delivery to homes.
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B. G. Shell
Roanoke Rapids
Parcel Post
United States
Post Office Department
Air Parcel Post
Escaped Convict Still At Large
Warren Prison Camp road gang detainee Hines remains at large after escaping last week. Chief Davis urges all residents to watch for Hines and report to the local police immediately. Hines was serving time for assault with a deadly weapon when he escaped from custody on the Warren route.
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Force Unilel
Wayas
Docklines, Jr
Warren Prison Camp Road
Davis
Hines
Littleton Road
Bad Egg Can't Be Missed Here
The article explains how black light reveals an old egg. Westinghouse tests show a fresh egg glows scarlet while an old egg turns purple under ultraviolet. Egg shell proteins fluoresce, fading with refrigeration and time.
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Westinghouse
Willet R. Wison
Wilson
Roanoke Mill One Gets Eight Percent Wage Increase
Roanoke Mill Number One employees receive an eight percent pay raise, matching raises granted August 9 to Roanoke Number Two, Patterson, and Rosemary. Frank C. Williams, Roanoke Mills president, urged immediate implementation and posting notices. CIO TWUA officials concurred. talks resumed after earlier pause. The raise’s timing ties to pending contract negotiations and a 1948 TWUA certification.
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Patterson, Rosemary and
Roanoke
CIO Textile Workers Union of America
Roanoke Mills
Frank C. Williams
Roanoke Number One
Williams
Patterson
Rosemary
Roanoke Rapids
CIO Twua
Forday
Mariano §Ishop
Rayon Division
CIO Textile Workers
Tombey E. Mendes
National
Mendes
National Labor Relations Board
Roanoke Mill
Textile Workers Union of America
CIO
Warrenton Rotary Hears Graham On Education
Warrenton native A. Graham, former school superintendent, spoke to the Warrenton Rotary Club on education trends. He urged consolidation of small high schools, discussed costs of vocational training, and supported a centrally located high school between Warrenton and Norlina to enhance county education.
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Warrenton
A. Graham
Rotary Club
Graham
Warren County
John Graham
Major Graham
G. B. Blum
Middlebury High School
Blum
Johnnn Graham
Granam
State School Commission
General Assembly
Norlina
Macon
Littleton
Rules Set For Lions Club Festival Queen Contest
Currant of the Lions Club festival queen committee announced the contest rules for Roanoke Rapids. Entrants must be 17 to 22, single, and reside in Roanoke Rapids. photos due by September 7 with an 8 by 10 preferred. Fifteen judges pick ten finalists. five judges crown the queen at the Coronation Ball on September 24 with grand prizes for first and second place.
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Lions Club
Queen Committee
Armory
Roanoke Rapids
Queen
Sue Cusmaughe
Curran
Herald
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