Halifax Farmers Urged to Improve Picking to Cut Losses
Carolinas Association Vice-President Fred P. Johnson says rough harvesting and trash content cost Halifax County farmers thousands last year. He notes improved picking and ginning can halve losses, with guidance from Dan B. Holler on delaying picking until dew dries, drying cotton, and reducing weathering.
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Halifax Co
Securn
Halifax County
Fred P. Johnsson
Carolinas’ Association
Johnson
Cottor
Dan B. Holler
Extension
Batte Named Royall Military Aide
Lt Col James H. Batte of Concord North Carolina named military aide to Secretary of War Kenneth C Royall by the War Department. A Davidson College graduate 1935 he rose from second lieutenant 1940 serving in the Asiatic Pacific Theater and European Theater commanding a 42 mortar battalion. He earned the Silver Star Legion of Merit and Bronze Star with Oak Leaf Cluster and attended the Command and General Staff College Chemical School and Industrial College of the Armed Forces. His Washington home is at 21 K Street NW.
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James H. Batte
G. A. Batte
Concord
North Carolina
Wir
Kenneth C. Royall
War Department
Batte
Davidson College
Belar
Commandanty General Staff School
Chemical School
The
Industrial College of the Armed Forces
Washington
K Street
N. W
Emporia Horse Show Garners Local Entries at Slagle’s Stadium
The Emporia Horse Show today features 40 horses with local entries and outsiders from North Corona. Helen Delbridge rides Pride of Enfield owned by I F Rochelle, C T Oakley exhibits Lord Greenfield, while Robie Davis enters Easter Love and Black Beauty in the five gaited classes.
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Helen Delbridge
Pride
Enfield
I. F. Rochelle
C. T. Oakley
Lord Greenfield
Robie Davis
Easter Love
Black Beauty
Slagle’s Stadium
North Corona
Local Citizens Assured Added Bus Service to New York
Carolina Trailways announces added Raleigh to New York service starting Sept 15 with two round trips rerouted via Washington Baltimore and Philadelphia. A Raleigh to Washington express and multiple Raleigh bound through buses are also outlined with varied departure times.
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New York
East Urn
Carolina Trailways
Raleigt
New Yor
Roanoke Avenue
Washington
Baltimore
Philadelhia
Trailways
Raleigh
Richmond
State Fair To Admit Children Free Again
Raleigh Sept 15 All North Carolina school children will visit the State Fair without charge this year announced by Dr. J B Dorton manager of the fair The 1947 fair set for October 14 18 is expected to attract 1000 visitors according to Dorton
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Raleigh
North Carolina
Venin
J. 8. Dorton
Dorton
Rosser Sets Driver Exam Schedule By Alphabet
Col. L. C. Rosser, Motor Vehicle Commissioner, released a re examination timetable under the Highway Safety Act. Alphabet groups begin with A and B now, other letters follow across periods through 1951 with staggered dates, based on driver numbers.
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Raleigh
Col. L. C. Rosser
Motor Vehicles
General Assembly
Col
Rosser
Four year program to revamp driver testing in North Carolina
Col Rosser urges all motorists to take a new four part driving exam to ensure safety. The test includes a vision test, highway sign test, written rules, and a road test. Those driving after their alphabetical group deadline risk driving without a license and a fine of at least $2. An electric tool lock is described as burglar proof.
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North Carolina
Col. Rosser
Perfond
Bus Schedule Change Set for September 15
Trailways Buses announced revised schedules at the local terminal to take effect on September 15. Patrons planning trips on or after that date should call the bus station at phone R384 for details on routes served by the carrier. A new beauty shop, Pat's Beauty Shop, opened next to Balling Road home. BAR projects strong demand and higher prices for farmers in coming months.
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DNC
Etter Cerreer
Sta Sea Piksal Dapastine
Tas Fee Dees
Carolina ‘Trailways
Alease Smith
Pat
Balling Road
Bar
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Inners Association
Carolinas
Virginia
Ginners Association
Bowers Gin
Littleton
Coneconnara Gin Co
Tillery
Eugene Johnson Co
G. L. Hancock Gin Co
Scotland Neck
Blackwell Pierce Gin
Weldon
Planters Cotton Oil & Fert. Co
Southern Cat- Oil Co
Stedman & Exory
Halifax
Wood Enfield
B. B. Everette Gin Co
Palmyra
Holliday &Whitaker
J. R. Liles Gin
Little To Enfield
Rosemary’s Gin Co
Roanoke Rapids
Randolph Gin
R. G. Harris & Bros
Hobgood Gin
Hobgood
National Loan & Insurance Co, Inc
W. Second St. Dial
St. N.W
Man
American Potash & Chemical
Corporate
Potash Company of America
United
Col. Batte
Royall
North Carolina Lions Clubs
N. C
Emporia
Soanohe Rayras
Greensville
Va. County Raritan Club
Rosemary Glass Company
Jake Spire
Weldon Road
Worth Carolina
United States
Brewers Foundation
Walte
Invaracee
North
Cercllon
Roanoke
Young Barbara Hale
Roy Acuff
Grand Ole Opry
Jckford
B. Mac Chas
A News
Bill Elliott
Phantom of the Plains
Sea Hounds
Coca-Cola
Coca-Cola Company
Weldon Coca-Cola Bottling Works, Inc
CC Co
Pine State VI
Joan Fontaine
Patric Knowles
Ivy
John Hodiak
Lizabeth Scott
Desert Fury
Irene Dunne
Robert Taylor
Magnificent Obsession
Victor Mature
Brian Donlevy
Kiss OF Death
Paul Kelly
Kay Scott
Jack Armstrong
Margaret TL
Arrett Smhley
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