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Newspaper
Roanoke Rapids Herald
Location
Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1938
Page
7
Tomatoes, a staple in ancient cuisine, are shown here as a main dish base when paired with Velveeta cheese. The method: broil tomato halves with skins, top with melted Velveeta mixed with milk, and garnish with crisp bacon for a versatile, easy supper option.
Frigidaire dealers host a special demonstration proving unusually low operating costs. sealed electric meters track daily power use while keeping temperatures in the safe zone with rapid freezing. attendees see accurate thermo gauges confirm energy efficiency without sacrificing cooling.
Miss Barbara Vincent entertained a party at her Vulture home Friday night for week end guests Misses Helen Hedgepeth Ann Dawson Mahorn Mary Louise Ray and others. Sum mer flowers decorated rooms. Punch, games, and dancing followed by ice cream and cakes served by Mrs. Vincent and helpers.
Major A L Fletcher, North Carolina Commissioner of Labor and ex-officio Unemployment Compensation Commission member, resigned to become compliance officer and chief assistant to Elmer Andrews, federal wage hour administrator. Salary listed at eight thousand dollars annually. Governor Clyde Hoey appointed Forrest H Shuford as Fletcher's successor and ex-officio member of the commission.
Commission with Chairman Charles G. Powell and Mrs. J. B. Spilman states Major Fletcher, a leading United States labor official, receives no extra pay. Fletcher’s new role will broaden his reach, while Mr. Shuford is chosen as his successor and is expected to be an capable administrator as he was as assistant.
Misses Sarah High Lottie Bradley and Alese Allen of Emporia Virginia spent Thursday with Mrs. Rosa Mae Thomason.
City police arrested John Wright Jr. and Roland Lowe on Sunday for breaking into D I Kidds on Jackson Street. They admitted stealing about $3.50 and four cartons of cigarettes. No goods were recovered. Entry was through a window. They waivered preliminary hearing and are jailed in Halifax in default of bond.
Roanoke Rapids educator Prof Morris Clary will address Halifax Methodist Church on Sunday in a service marking the opening of Halifax County public schools. County Superintendent W C Matthews will preside. Miss Hazel Neville spent the weekend in Norfolk Virginia.
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