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Newspaper
Roanoke Rapids Herald
Location
Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1948
Page
9
Halifax farmers face mineral depletion in soils affecting crop and livestock production. C L Kelly warns that soil minerals are being blown or washed away. The ACA Committee chair notes dealers fortify feeds with minerals and 1945 fertilizer use signals ongoing deficiencies needing conservation support.
Members of the Baptist Church entertained church ladies at a delightful outdoor fish fry held at The Pines near the home of Mr and Mrs Wood on Wednesday afternoon. About 150 guests attended and enjoyed the warm fellowship.
The report notes honey flow starting in some Eastern counties on April 20. A little dribble had arrived for about a week in certain areas, but no sustained surplus appeared in the combs until that date.
A bungalow undergoes a radical redesign replacing the old porch with a stone faced fireplace and wing. Clapboards cover the stucco, roof line rises to a sharper angle with colorful asphalt shingles, creating a harmonious look with neighboring two story homes.
Halifax County farmers must maintain conservation practices after receiving ACP help. C L Kelly, county ACP chairman, warns that failing to maintain can trigger deductions from current year's assistance. The ACP aims to conserve soil and water, not fund repeat payments.
Charles B. Jordan announces the establishment of a Bureau of Public Information expanding Duke University News Service. Edward L. Fike, Duke Class of 1941, is named director with prior Navy service and journalism background. Lucile K. Boyden remains as assistant director, continuing with the Duke News Service since 1942.
Enfield Jaycees appoint Thorlie Kimball as chairman of a committee to plan a June Clean-Up Week aimed at improving both business and residential districts. John Davis and John McGiwan join the effort. Details to be announced. The group also backs the Lions Club drive for better recreational facilities.
Morehead City reports a pelican named Pete becoming a cherished guest of Cap'n Gibe Willis. After an eagle struck Pete, Willis cared for the wounded bird and notified the U S Fish and Wildlife Service. Pete now eats two pounds of fish daily, roams with ducks, and returns home from pelican roosts with friends.
Six Scotland Neck piano students earned the National Guild of Piano Teachers national honor roll after Raleigh Unit auditions last week. Mrs. Winfred Thompson of Middletown judged. honorees include Florence Daniels Minnie Upton Gene Pittman Patricia Shearin Patsy Madry and Gene Whitehead.
La Rue Whitley was elected president of M. La Rue Whitley for the coming year at the Enfield The M. Y. F. of Gaion Church gathering at Priscilla Tippette’s home. Bert Bobbitt became vice president and Jean Bobbitt secretary and treasurer. Betty Dora Lewis, Jean Bobbitt and Hillery Worthington led the program. A sweet course followed for attendees. The Flue Cured Tobacco Cooperative Stabilization Corporation handled the loan program for the Commodity Credit Corporation and reported top of flue-cured tobacco at about 18 percent of the season’s net sales.
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