Lost Colony Opens Eighth Year July 1
The Lost Colony returns for its eighth season in Manteo opening July 1 at 8 15 p m and running Wednesday through Sunday to Labor Day September 6 The production uses historical events from 1584 to 1587 including Roanoke Island explorations Grenville colony and the fate of Virginia Dare and the Lost Colony with 237 company members and leadership by Samuel Selden and John Parker.
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Manteo
Paul Green
Waterside Theater
Samuel Selden
John Parker
Lost Colony
Roanoke Island
Adjace
Capitan
Philip Amadas
Arthur Barlowe
Walter Raleigh
Raleigh
Queen Elizabeth
Richard Grenville
England
Sir Fracis Drake
Grenville
John White
Virginia Dare
White
Ilers
Jamestown, Vi
Predict State's Pig Crop Will Show Decrease
Raleigh NC reports farmers farrowed fewer sows and produced a slightly smaller spring pig crop than last year. NC and US Agriculture crop expert Ray B Converse cites a survey showing 130000 sows farrowed in the first half, versus 134000 a year ago, with 819000 pigs saved this spring, and forecasts fall farrowings down to about 104000 from 109000 last year.
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Raleigh
North Carolina
Ray B. Converse
U.S. Departments
Converse
Plentiful July Foods Include Potatoes Tomatoes and More
The USDA lists plentiful July supplies with late crop Irish potatoes named a good food buy all month. Tomatoes rank second in freshness with high vitamin C and A. Cantaloupes oranges lemons and prunes are noted, along with canned goods such as peas pumpkin and tomato products. Frozen peas and broilers are also expected plentiful at reasonable prices.
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Mar
US Department of Agriculture
USDA
It Is Great to Live a Rounded Life Phrase
A reflective note emphasizes balance across personal, family, and community roles as an ideal lifestyle. The statement frames well rounded living as beneficial for individuals and groups alike. It offers no dates or specific events, focusing on broad social harmony.
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Davis
Many Events Set For State During July
North Carolina hosts a busy July with The LOST COLONY season opening in Manteo Fort Raleigh area and numerous regional activities. Asheville hikers begin July 3 and Hendersonville hosts a month long street dance series July 3 through August. Blowing Rock holds field day events July 3 to 5, while Waynesville proclaims an open house the July 4 weekend. Blue Ridge and Junaluska retreats offer schedules, Transylvania Camp in Brevard stages concerts, and Burnsville plus Waynesville run early drama series. Sports include golf in Linville on the 9th, pony penning and boat races at Morehead City, Wrightsville sailboat races, motor races on the 17th, and a Wrightsville bridge tournament. Murphy hosts a boat regatta July 18. Troy horse show July 7. Hendersonville closes July with a large horse show July 29–31.
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Raleigh
Lost Colony
Fort Raters
Dare Bel
Oregon Inlet
Hatteras
Octacox
Asheville
Hendersonville
Blowing Rock
Smoky Park
Waynesville
Cool Blue Ridge
Monreal
Ridzerfest
Lakes Kanuxe
Junaluska
Brevard
Transylvania
St Ming
Burnsville
Repertory Theatre
Theatre In the Sky
Linville
Pony Pennings
Morehead City
Carolina Yacht Club
Wrightsville
Jr. Chamber of Commerce
Summer Hints For Housewives Card
Practical kitchen tips for salads and snacks for home use. Advice covers dressing leaves evenly, rolling dry peanut butter into balls with powdered sugar, and serving with backyard meals. Encourages colorful garden salads, ripe peaches with carrots, and quick all-in-one sandwiches for children.
Bread Health Tip for All Ages
A reader notes whole wheat bread benefits both grown ups and children. The item emphasizes nutritious bread choices suitable for family meals and daily eating.
Negro Farmers Grow Porto Rican Sweet Potatoes in Richmond County
Negro farm operators in Richmond County cultivate certified Porto Rican sweet potato plants as an extra income source. Over 50 farmers joined a cooperative and obtained 125 bushels of Louisiana strain plants. H M Covington advised on best practices to ensure high quality disease free potatoes, with seed treatment bedding land preparation and fertilization. Growers apply 39 12 fertilizer per acre plus borax to reduce cracking and are transplanting and cultivating early crops. Weather conditions remain a factor.
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Richmond County
W. F. Wright
State College Extension Service
H. M. Covington
Estimated Upland Bush Elm Harvest Across 50 Acres
Growers project a harvest of 8000 to 10000 bush elms over more than 50 acres this season. A substantial portion is expected to reach marketable size and quality.
Sprays And Dusts Must Be Handled With Expert Care
W O Davis Halifax county agent warns sprays and dusts are like matches and gasoline. Proper handling prevents heavy losses while careless use can injure people and animals. He outlines key safety rules from the National Safety Council and urges reading labels on all chemicals.
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W. O. Davis
Halifax County
National Safety Council
Services Begin Youth Week at Warren County Methodist Church
Youth Week services opened Sunday evening at the Warrenton Methodist Church with an eight o clock worship service and a Fellowship Hour. Daily services through Thursday will occur at 7 45 p m led by Rev Carroll assistant pastor for the summer and two outside assistants.
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Warrenton
Eght O'Cock
Dist
Carroll
Methodist Church
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