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Newspaper
Roanoke Rapids Herald
Location
Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1947
Page
12
North Carolina anglers from coast to mountains report good catches as the 1947 fishing season picks up. Lloyd J. Kolb of Asheville recently became the second angler to land a large mouth bass over 11 pounds from Lake Lure, weighing 1 pounds 7 ounces with a chub minnow.
Mrs Al White lands a 19 1/2 inch crappie in Broad Creek weighing 3 1 2 pounds. Lloyd Stephenson reports a 21 3 4 inch rainbow from Jonathan Creek leading the rainbow division, with Melvin Hentine second. Current smallmouth bass leader is a 5 13 from Lake Chatuge, runner up a 5 11 from Jonathan Creek. Coastal catches include sizable channel bass from Oregon Inlet and Ocracoke surf. Wrightsville and Kure Beaches report blues and mullets. Morehead City notes a tunny haul. two Southport boats bring in 154 blues average 14 pounds. First Gulf Stream trip from Wilmington yielded results for E V Lofts.
Fashions of Charleston and anglers from Wrightsville and Wilmington led a mixed fishing notes week. Ashworth caught a 9.75 pound bonita, 27 inches long, as others reported hooked lines bent by big fish. Currituck Sound sees late season lures as peak fishing nears. TVA lake crappie in Western North Carolina flash big numbers due to 1943 management by Game and Inland Fisheries. Crappie 11 to 14 inches common, Rhodhils Dam hatchery helped stock Lakes Santeetlah, Hiwassee, Chatuge. Rockfish run in Roanoke River draws White fishermen to Weldon hatchery run by Game and Inland Fisheries and U S Fish and Wildlife Service. The Weldon hatchery relies on fishermen support to sustain future seasons.
Rockfish fry are produced for release in Roanoke waters and other streams. Sportsmen provide female fish for stripping and fertilization by milt from males. Eggs hatch in two days in glass jars with running water. Half the fry stay in Roanoke, half released elsewhere by the hatchery, Division, and U S Fish and Wildlife Service. By May 5 the hatchery had 5 698 000 eggs this season and releases totaled 796 000 fry.
Readable copy describes a simple no risk hearing test using Ourine drops with a syringe. Claims benefits for those deafened or troubled by ringing and buzzing head noises due to hardened conditions.
A local miscall advertises Ourine Bar Drops as a solution for hearing loss and offers a money back guarantee. The notice directs readers to Rosemary Drug Co at 6-28-ch to inquire about the product and claim refunds if not satisfied. The text mentions cerumen and a home method for improving hearing.
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