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Newspaper
Roanoke Rapids Herald
Location
Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1934
Page
5
A columnist argues for shaded dining room lighting backed by science. It instructs on fixture types, bulb wattage, and shade colors to reduce glare and improve visual comfort at meals.
The Utilities Commissioner orders Southern Bell to reduce exchange rates across North Carolina based on population, with Raleigh as a reference. Hearings set for May 17 to show cause why the reductions should not take effect, citing excessive income and unreasonably high rates. Example changes include residence plans dropping from 3.25 to 2.50 for one party and rural from 2.50 to 2.00. business lines also lowered.
On their way to Springfield hospital Mr and Mrs Claude Becker of Marshville Missouri were overtaken by the stork. Mrs Becker entered the maternity ward with a nine pound daughter wrapped in a blanket.
Raleigh reports record monthly sales with 4950 new passenger cars and 582 trucks in April, surpassing all prior months. For the year 1959, totals reach 11532 cars and 3287 trucks, led by Chevrolet and Ford in both car and truck categories. notes include attendees at Mars Hill Home Coming Exercises.
Mrs George Hayes entertained the Contract Club on Saturday with three tables of players. Mrs Pendleton Grizzard won the high score and received tea napkins. A salad course followed for Mesdames Pendleton Grizzard P K Ransome Frank Williams Cooper Grizzard Frank Kemp David Traynham J W Harrell R P Beckwith Johnson Weathers Miss Florine Holt Winifred Beckwith and Mrs Miller of Pennsylvania.
Mr and Mrs Everette Chory and Mrs Cora Chory visited Mr and Mrs Merrell Chory last weekend.
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