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Newspaper
Roanoke Rapids Herald
Location
Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1948
Page
8
The Naval Air Transport Service carried over 320000 passengers and logged nearly one billion passenger miles in 1947 with no passenger fatalities. Navy researchers tested human tolerance to accelerated takeoffs and arrested landings using a new catapult. An afterburner boosting jet power briefly was developed for a jet fighter, per Navy reports.
Mrs Earl Rook hosted her bridge club at three tables last Tuesday at her Hamilton Street home. The lovely setting featured summer flowers. Mrs A L Gilliam won high score and Mrs M F White second high. refreshments included strawberry shortcake and tea. Attendees included Mrs L Allen, Mrs James Coker, Mrs I F Little, Mrs R M Pope, Miss White, Mrs Gillian, Mrs A C George, Mrs James Curtin, Mrs G S Bunn, Mrs J A Wood, Mrs H C Wirtz, and Miss Edina Watford.
Miss Nell Reavis, bride elect to Mel Hicks of Henderson, was honored at a Friday night miscellaneous shower at her Afton home. About 50 guests attended as the house was decorated with cut flowers and gifts were presented in a decorated basket. Refreshments, an ice course with cake and nuts, were served by the hostess and her daughters Mrs Richard Moseley and Mrs Hubert Palmer of Henderson and Mrs Ira Weaver of Norlina.
Dr A J Hobbs district superintendent of the Wesley Memorial Methodist Church preached at the 1 o clock Sunday morning service in Warrenton. Introduced by Rev C W Robbins, Hobbs based his sermon on the voice from the cross of one thief next to Christ. Special music followed with the choir singing I Talked With God Last Night by Guien.
President Truman refused to sign the Bulwinkle Bill which would shield exempted railroads and other carriers from anti trust prosecutions for colluding to fix rates with Interstate Commerce Commission approval.
In Scotland Neck on June 12 at 2 p.m. at the Tabernacle Baptist Church the marriage of Mrs Mary Jane Todd of Richmond Virginia and Edward Wheatley Hyman was solemnized by Rev J R Hoff Singer in a double ceremony. The bride wore Chantilly lace with a fingertip veil and carried gardenias. Matron of honor was Mrs Kenneth Covert of Fredericksburg Virginia. bridesmaids wore blue marquisette. Ushers included Henry Lee Harrison W C McDowell Hugh Kitchin James Kitchin and Stuart Hall. The mother of the bride and mother of the groom attended a reception at the Roof Garden of the John Marshall Hotel. The couple plans a home in Richmond after a wedding trip to Sea Island Georgia. The bride is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Roy Dudion Todd of Richmond and the groom is the son of Mrs Haywood Hyman and the late Mr Hyman of Scotland Neck. He is UNC graduate and a former Navy lieutenant.
Mrs Katherine Murray entertained her bridge club at two tables on Friday night. high honors went to Mrs Bill Bunting with Mrs John Lackey second. Prizes were awarded by the hostess as a frozen fruit salad and ice tea were served. attendees included Mrs Bill Bass, Richard Collins, Bill Bunting, E C Langford, John Lackey, Lewis Tickel, Marion Hudson and Al Zucker.
Revival services will be conducted at the Norlina Baptist Church July 5 through July 9 each evening by Rev. George T. Furnstall of West End Baptist Church Peterstown. Pastor J. C. Lanning invites the public to attend.
Warrenton charge of Methodist Churches reports week of activities and progress for seven months of the conference year. Fifteen members received into churches, half the budgetpaid, three vacation church schools held, special services at Warrenton and Macon with others planned. Youth Week observed, twelve youths to attend Youth Conferences and Camps. Women’s groups functioning, church school program normal. Board of stewards thanks supporters, notes good year ahead.
Two obituaries note Mrs Winnie S Howard of Route 1 Roanoke Rapids died at home with services set at Howard's Chapel near Norwood NC and burial in the family plot. Survived by daughters Mrs J E Lynch and Mrs Willie Mabbette. Another obituary for Mrs B Carter Taylor of Roanoke Rapids cites funeral at Galatia Church with multiple siblings and grandchildren listed.
James Lonnie Edmondson, longtime Roanoke Rapids resident, died at Roanoke Rapids Hospital after a long illness. Funeral services were held at Williams Funeral Home Chapel, conducted by Rev. J. Maides. Interment followed in Roanoke Rapids Cemetery. Survived by wife Jazida Anderson, three daughters Alase Hale, Jewel Matthews, Ruth Raymore, four sons Benard, James, W. L., S. T. Edmondson, one brother Ely Edmondson, and one sister Mrs. Will Lawrence, all of North Carolina.
Samuel T. Arrington of Warrenton, manager of Boyce Drug Co., receives the Rexall Drug Company Citation of Merit for exceptional community drug service and merchandising. He has worked at Boyce Drug since 1942, aside from three years in the Army, part of which he served overseas. The Rexall Clubs Association, with about 10 000 independent Rexall druggists, conducts a yearly survey to honor outstanding personnel in drug store service and merchandising.
The Navy D-558 Skystreak needed a safe stopping system and Bendix Aviation Corporation developed a new type segment rotor brake. The plate sized device measures about 10 inches in diameter and 3% inches thick, marking a significant advance in braking for high speed aircraft.
The North Carolina Motor Vehicles Department schedules a Mechanical Inspection Lane in Roanoke Rapids from July 1 to July 8. Cars go through a 160 foot safety lane with a one dollar fee and an inspector who records wheel alignment, brakes, lighting, tires, and other minimum standards on an inspection card. If rejected, cars receive a red diamond sticker and must return after repairs for a second test with no extra fee if only prior failing parts are rechecked.
Mrs Irwin Clark entertained her night bridge club at her home last Thursday. Summer flowers adorned the rooms. High score prize went to Mrs C H Neville with second to Mrs Spencer Lewis. Guests included Miss Madeline Tripp and others. a sweet course was served after the game.
Friday morning services marked the Daily Vacation Bible school in Halifax. The program rotated among churches with the Episcopal Church directing this year under Quentin Gregory and Ursul Marshall. About 71 children attended, aided by members from other churches.
Revival services continue at the Halifax Methodist Church held in the school auditorium. Visiting preacher Millard C. Dunn of Carr Methodist Church Durham leads with special music by the Young People's Choir directed by Mrs Harris and the Adult Choir directed by Mrs Caswell Shaw.
The United States ships goods to foreign countries at 2 billion dollars annually while receiving goods valued at seven billion dollars in return. This trade imbalance highlights the ongoing push for balanced international commerce and reflects the scale of current export and import activity.
The Tar Heel State produced nearly 10,000 acres of watermelons in 1947 while meat supplies are expected to hit a low between July and September 1948, signaling forthcoming shortages.
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