Trailways Adds 27 New Buses to Postwar Fleet
Carolina Trailways announces 27 new air conditioned buses for its postwar fleet. Twelve already in service on current routes, 19 more expected from General Motors Coach Division factory by July 1. Buses feature diesel engines, improved interior appointments, and Ingersoll Rand air conditioning units that run independently of the main motor. Total cost about 560000 dollars. Company has invested over two and a quarter million dollars in new buses since the war’s end to replace obsolete equipment and support peak periods and charter service.
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Carolina Trailways
Hoffman
General Motors Corporation
Servic
Ingersy Rand Waukesha
General Motors
Plant Gladiolus Bulbs Late for Fall Flowers
Gladiolus bulbs for late flowers can be planted up to July 1. Deep planting and row spacing are advised, with soil rich in vegetables. Use DDT to protect against thrips. water deeply and fertilize along rows. White and yellow varieties have shown strong showings, with spikes reaching about 70 inches in fertile soil.
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Freedom Garden
Howe
Feecnnes
Bridgers and Neighbors Host Weekend Guests Across Counties
A long list of weekend and Sunday visits highlights social life in the area. Conway Bridger and family hosted guests from Salem and Waynesboro. Mr and Mrs Wayland Lonnie entertained at home. several families including the Fretwells, Shells, and Penderaraptys were guests at various homes. In state news, Scotland County expects peak tourism in early July. Civil Aeronautics Authority bans 244 dust from airplanes. North Carolina records show 21,193,600 acres of land in the region.
Bill Ballou Reels 60 Pound Amberjack Record Catch
Bill Ballou, owner of the charter boat Victory, landed a 60 pound amberjack off Cape Lookout near the Gulf Stream edge, shattering his previous record and becoming the largest rod and reel amberjack caught near Morehead City. News photos circulated nationwide with millions seeing the fish in a New York Daily News predate edition.
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Morehead City
Bill Ballou
Victory
Gulf Stream
Cape Lookout
Ballou
N. Y
Bill
Glare tops AAAs night hazard survey findings
AAA’s survey cites glare as the leading night driving hazard and notes flagrant neglect in dimming lights and common misadjusted lighting. Over 3,000 Americans bound for Europe plan car travel in 1948. A 75 1 2 pound bass called world champion channel bass was caught at Hatteras. Frank Williams Jr a textile engineering student at State College spent the weekend at home. Mr and Mrs Marion Harris Roanoke Rapids visited Hamilton with Mr and Mrs Marvin Copeland. Gossip would be less dangerous if more good people refused to believe it.
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Frank Williams Jr
State College
Marion Harris
Roanoke Rapids
Hamilton
Marvin Copeland
Halifax Week of Social Visits and Travels
Halifax correspondent reports numerous local families visiting relatives and traveling this week. Mr and Mrs Bill Shugart stay with parents in Franklinton and Yadkinville. Caswell Shaw group on an extended tour visiting Florida and NC mountains. Castle clan in Georgia. Ca family birthday week. Harris guests at Virginia Beach. Grant and Applewhite visit. Read family back from Carolina Beach. Pittman clan from Norfolk and Raleigh host gatherings. Lt Coppedage and family in Halifax. Betsy Harris and friend attend Black Mountain camp with Harris parents along.
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Caswell Shaw
William A and
Caswell
Florida
North Carolina
Betty Kaye Harris
Dint Aie Harris
Halifax
Black Mountain
Mrs. Harris
July Conventions Attract Attendees To Atlantic Beach
Morehead City reports four conventions in Atlantic Beach this month drawing about 300 delegates and officials. The N C Dairy Products Association meets on July 19 18, Utilities Coordinating Committee plans a 50 attendee beach gathering, July 25 sees the American Institute of Architects North Carolina Chapter and a large Department of Conservation summer meeting, plus fishing officials and citizens. The coast’s long banks create extensive beaches and sound coast access.
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N.C. Dairy Products Association
RES Ered Erals. Utilities Coordinating Committee
American Institute of Architects
N.C
Atlantic Beach
Atlantic Bei Hotel
Department of Conservation
Ara
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Conway
L. L. Bridgers
Som Lee
Wistomt- Salem
Sir D.C. Bridger
Mr. Penderarapty
Waynestiers, Va
Wool End
Mrs. Alias
Bridgers
Aboshie
Drew
Mra LN
Piedger
Mr. Walter
Harp
Wars
Tonic Callum
Roanoke
Manids
Indy Ite
Mra D
Mrs. Wayland Loni
Mr. and
Mes
B, E, Werren
Murtres
Mr. Jay Warren
Mean
Vo P. Grant
Severn NE
W. W. Descup
Rich Square
JH. Gamer
Coun
D. C. Bridgers
Jay Wmrent
Richmond
Atricia
Perdenivaph
Mamie DeLoatche
Dulisn
Kate Johnson
Manie Deliche
Casitalops
Scotland County
Ares
Civil Aeronautics Authority
Carolina
American Automobile Association
Champaion
Hatteras
Peoples Theatre
Gary Cooper
Goddard Ceil
de Miles
Gnconguerer
Imperial Theatre
Heart of Virginia
Ama ‘Martin Lowery
Allan
Rocky” Lane
Dan Dailey
Chet
the Quality Shop, Inc
Roanoke Ave
Newa
Trailways
New York
Union Bus
Asheville
Charlotte
Virginia Beach
Raj
J. Milton Read
Bill Shugart
Dotty
Billy
Mrs. Shugart
Franklinton
Yadkinville
Missy R. Castle
Georgia
Camother
Mrs. P. C. Harris
Boore Grant
Milton Read
Milton, Jr
Carolina Beach
Cecil Birdsong
Norfolk, Va
Will Pittrser
Glendaan
Daugh
Bill Eure
Lottie Eure
Durham
W. T. Eure
Halifac
Jeff Grimes
Raleigh
Paul Mangum
Will Pittman
Charlie Coppedage
New Bern
GTO Brgom
Walter Hrosco
Kenny
Caussoen Acamst
Npantile
Panalysis
Ni Svecia
University
Parsesora Pwrsicians
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