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Roanoke Rapids Herald

Location

Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jul 15, 1948

Page

4

Redefining "employee" under new social security ruling

Discussion between the Social Security Administration and the U.S. Treasury aims to clarify how Gearhart Public Law 642 changes the meaning of employee in the Social Security Act. Final rulings pending. tax guidance from the Treasury remains unchanged for those previously ruled as employees. Local offices will wait on Washington guidance before adjusting coverage matters. William R. Station Roanoke Rapids funeral notice details follow.

Social Security Administration U. S. Treasury Department Gearhart Marshall Berney Rocky Mount Althrough Sail Barney T Bureau of Internal Revenue Treasury Department Probal Gearhart Barney Sai Washinton Soctal Security

Deaths Hiram Perkinson avventon and obit details

Hiram Perkinson age 20 died suddenly at 11 a m Tuesday at his Noviina home from a heart attack He was the son of the late John and Cora Perkinson of Warren County formerly with Seaboard Railroad member of Packard Lodge Nov ina and Jerusalem Methodist Church Funeral services were held at the church Wednesday with the Rev W G Manning officiating and Masons aiding pallbearers included his wife and sons Hiram Jr of Norad Hugh Perinson of Richmond Va plus three brothers Stephen Weldon Rosen.

Hiram Perkinson Avventon Hiram Perkinson Noviina John Cora Perkinson Warren County Seaboard Railroad de S. Packard Lodge Novina Jerusalem Methodist Church W. G Manning Hiram, Jr Norad Hugh Peiinson Richmond Stephen Weldor Rosen

New Books Featured for North Carolinians

The State Advertising Division announces two new North Carolina books of interest. Hunting in the Kies by Jim Gat Gue of Asheville is published by Knopf in the Borzoi Sportsman's series and offers descriptive and anecdotal content with practical guidance on Carolina outdoor pursuits.

Raleigh N. C Jim Gat Gue Asheville Knopf Carolina Marke Davis Charlotte Baltimore Sun

Education Group Finds Student Bus Drivers Safe in NC

A State Education Commission study by the pupil transportation committee chaired by J. J. Tarlton of Rutherfordton compares student drivers with adults. Over five years, students were 83 percent of drivers and caused about 79 percent of accidents, with superintendents favoring student drivers for safety and economy. The report notes adequate standards but lacks mandatory physical exams, and NC transports about 347,000 pupils daily at 14 dollars per pupil, aided by low driver pay and an aging fleet.

Raleigh State Education Commission Pupil Transportation Committee J. J. Tarlton Rutherfordton North Carolina

Local Citizens Visit Relatives in Nearby Towns

George Joyner and family returned to Winston-Salem after a week with A. T. Vick in Roanoke Rapids. Hannah Brown of Murfreesboro is staying with her grandparents, the Browns. Numerous relatives from Richmond, Portsmouth, Roxobel, Suffolk, and Milwaukee were mentioned visiting or staying with local families over the past week and weekend.

C. K. Joyner Oliver Winston-Salem A. T. Vick Hannah Brown Murweesboro W. J. Brown Mrs. At, Vick Brother Natt Liverman Portsmouth, Va

Pleasant Hill Family Visits Weldon and Area

Pleasant Hill residents Mr and Mrs Ronald Coker, Mrs Wiley Coker and son Wiley Coker Jr, and others visited friends and relatives in Weldon and nearby towns. Reports note Mrs Dora Brad underwent a throat operation and was doing as well as expected. Other visits include the Crew families, Robins, and Ferguson, with Rosa Crew ill in Mex. A 1947 North Carolina fetal traffic study is cited showing 314 daytime, 46 at dusk, 18 at dawn, 354 after dark incidents.

Wiley Coker Wiley Coker Jr Ronald Cones Ivy Bradley Sited Dora Brad Duke Hospital Wednes Bradley Land North Carol L. A

Revival Begins at Macon Baptist Church in Weeklong Services

The Macon Baptist Church hosts a weeklong revival starting Monday evening with Rev. Julian King of Littleton as guest speaker. Services run nightly at 8 o'clock, and the public is invited to attend. Meanwhile in Fontana, N C Bob Sisson National Geographic photographer works on Appalachian Trail piece due next year per the State Division of Advertising.

Julian King of Littleton Fontana N. C Bob Sisson National Geographic North Carolina State Division of Advertising

Johnny Longs Band to Play at Ras Westcott Casino Nags Head

Johnny Long and his orchestra will provide music for a dance at Ras Westcott's Casino in Nags Head on July 25. The band, noted for record making and appealing tunes, features Natalie the native Hawaiian and the Beachcombers as featured singers.

Johnny Long Casino Nags Head Nags Head Ras Westcott Nass Head Natalie

Death Near Home in North Carolina Traffic Accidents

Eighty percent of drivers in fatal North Carolina crashes were found to be within 25 miles of the end of the trip. The piece suggests familiarity with roads and crossing schedules may foster complacency, urging heightened vigilance even in familiar areas.

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