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* * w THE ROANOKE * * * What Roanoke Rapids Makes Herald Classified Advertising —Makes Roanoke Rapids Gets Quick Re8Uite ■A A A ^ ^ ^ Carolina'$ Fastest Growing City ___ VOLUME XXXID ROANOKE RAPIDS, N. C., THURSDAY. JULY 15, 1948_ NUMBER 42 Roano j Ramblings Hospitalized Marine Wants Let ters T. R. (Duck) Finch- a Roanoke Rapids boy serving in the U. S. Merchant Marine, writes from the U. S. Marine Hospital (Ward F-4), Norfolk, Va., that he’d ap preciate letters from his rela tives and friends here. Finch says he was working on ship en route to Baltimore and was in jured at Old Point Comfort, Va , on July 1. He received medical glare in Baltimore and was then trnasferred to the Marine Hos pital in Norfolk for further treatment. Indianheads— R. A. Hatcher of Roanoke Rap ids came to the Herald office to day with 17 Indianhead pennies and a dime which was jnade in 1891. The oldest Indianhead penny $bore the date of 1893. Hatcher explained that ths saving of Indianhead pennies had been a hobby of his for many years and he estimated that he had kept some of the pennies as long as 20 years. Says Germans Still Feel Like ^Fighting Again FRANKFURT, Germany (U.P.) —Fritz von Unruh of New York, well - known German - born writer, fears that “the real dem ocratic forces of the German people may be too weak to over come nationalism.” Unruh, touring western Ger many- said in an interview that > ,e had not expected a democrat ized German people. “I fear that those who en deavor to establish a real demo cracy in Germany will try in vain because of the dangerous rebirth of nationalist move ments.” he said. Unruh said recent develop ments in Hesse, where the new ly-founded National Democratic Party—charged to be fascist by ^he military government—could make substantial election gains are “disappointing and alarm ing.” He added that the U. S- mili tary government attitude toward the German problen* in some cases furthered nationalists and militarists feelings. He men tioned the recent announcement of an American foreign legion and said, “this could become jtfie death blow to all ati-mili Varist endeavors in Germany.” Unruh said that “if you ask a German whether c would be willing to become a soldier again, he undoubtedly would an swer yes and not even care what he is supposed to be fight ing for.” “Just give them a gun—they’ll march,” Unruh said. The gray haired writer, who vainly fought nationalist Germans before Hit her came to power, had left Ger many in 1932 when he recog nized that the wave of nation alist-militaristic forces would sweep the country. Crawley Named To Halifax FHA Committee A — Appointment of I. A. Crawley, Hollister, N. C., to a three-year term on the Farmers Home Ad ministration County Committee for Halifax County was an nounced today by J. B. Slack, State Director. Crawley succeeds Leon J. Lu cas, whose term expired June 30. Also on the Committee are L G. Barnhill, R-l. Scotland Week, N. C., and A. G. Willcox R-2, Enfielct N. C. A committee of three serves in each agricul tural county throughout the na tion in which the agency makes farm ownership and operating loans. The Halifax County Commit tee has an important place in making supervised credit avail able to local farmers, according to T. J. Swain, county supervi Apr. . , Before any money can be bor rowed through this agency an applicant must have the appro val of the county committee. In the case of farm ownership loans- the farm to be purchas ed, enlarged or improved mint also be approved by the com mittee. “The members know ag ricultural conditions in the county, are often familiar with ^5jA»e farm the applicant plans to operate,” Swain explained. In addition to approving loans the committee cooperates with the county supervisor in overall administration of the program in the county. Periodically they re view the progress of the bor rowers to determine whether they have reached a financial position that would* enable them to refinance their loans through «ivate lenders. A farmer who is igible for credit from regular lending sources is not eligible for a loan from the Farmers Home Administration. “Using this system of opera tions. the agency helped 602 families in Halifax County to ward better farming and better living with farm purchase and iarm operating loans,’ Swair said. In the past 12 months 380 ^pp'i'-ations have been ^eceivec *!• L.'.s type of credit. Police Take Second Look At 'Hot1 Car — Grey 1941 model Pontiac se dans with red wheels have a way of turning up in the Roa noke Rapids area and particul arly when they’re stolen from Baltimore. The second stolen car of this color, make, model, and from Baltimore was picked up by lo cal police this week. Earlier this year, another Pontiac, also stol en from Baltimore, and similar in every detail with the excep tion of the motor number was found by police on a Roanoke Rapids street. This week’s sedan was found deep in the woods near the cemetery. Radio heater and li cense plates had been stripped from the car and identifictaion was made through the motor number. The car, which belongs to a Mr. Harrison of Baltimore, was reported stolen in that city on July 5. Police have notified the insurance company and a man is enroute to take the auto back North. Postal Receipts At Warrnton Show An Increase Warrenton — Postal receipts show an increase in the first six months of this year over the first six months of last year, it is announced by C. F. Mose ley, local postmaster. Receipts for the first six months of this year were $9590.96 and for the first six months of last year they were $9275.21, showing a $315.21 in crease. Moseley also stated that the incoming mails have increased in a greater proportion than the receipts of this office, especially the incoming parcel post. Warrenton is a second class postoffice in the higher bracket of second class offices. Elliott Resigns As Member Of Herald Staff Jerry Elliott, for the past 13 months a member of the Herald news staff, has resigned his posi tion effective July 16th. Elliott, who came to the Her ald from the Robstown Record, Robstown, Texas, said today he had made no definite plans for the future, but that he was con sidering several offers. A veteran of World War II, he served five years with the 31st (Dixie) Division including two years in the Southwest Pa cific theater of operations. He came to Roanoke Rapids on May 27, 1947, serving as act ing news editor under publisher Milton I. Wick for several months.' With increased person nel and equipment, the Herald became a semi-weekly and he j was assigned to the post of I make-up editor. Warning Issued On Cleaning Of Septic Tanks Halifax — Dr. Robmert F. Young, Halifax County Health Officer, issued a warning tc residents of the county to exer cise care in having their septic tanks cleaned. Dr. Young said he had re ceived reports from two persons in the county about a crew wrhich is usuing a chemical ir the cleaning of the tank. The health department does not think that the chemical is good for the tank and will pos sibly damage it. Dr: Young requested that al! persons who needed their sep tic tanks cleaned to please con tact the health department sc that the work might be super vised by the department. Boston To Be Polite To Visiting Drivers BOSTON (U.P.) -Out-of-state motorists who commit parking -violations in Boston this sum mer will like the way they’ll be tagged. Instead of the customary tick et- offenders will find a biuc and white “courtsy” tag attach ed to their cars. One side o: the tag will have a picture o Boston’s historical Faneuil Hal and a welcome by Mayor Jame: M. Curley. The other side wil have a pleasant admonition anc affable reminder that an of fense has been committed. P-1 Chinese Nationalist armie seem to suffer from lack of uni ty. Recreation Committee Is Named Nativity Scene In V. F. W. Biblical Drama Convicts Free Three Hours Two convicts who fled from the Jackson Prison Camp road gang near Margarettsville Tues day afternoon were recaptured three hours later within three miles of the point of their es cape by highway patrol officers and prison camp officials. The two were identified by prison camp officials as Robert Wilson and Grantley Rose. According to the official re port, the two convicts escaped from the road gang about four o’clock Tuesday and stole an automobile from an unidentified person. They were captured three hours later near Margar ettsville. Prison officials said the two convicts would be tried on charges of theft of an automo bile at the next term of superior court in Northtampton County. Rose was serving 15 years for highway robbery and Wilson was carrying out a sentence of 30 years for second degree mur der. Davis Attends District Meet Halifax—W. O. Davis. Halil ax County Farm Agent, attended a district meeting in Scotland Neck today. Farm agents from throughout the Northeastern district of the state were present at the meet ing and heard extension work ers from State College speak. DANVILLE DEMOCRATS DANVILLE, Va. (U.P.)— Dan ville Democrats, taking only slight interest in a mass meet ing, elected a Republican as a state convention delegate. It was not until after Austin Jones had been nominated and elected that the astonishing Democrats learned he was a member of the city GOP steer ing committee. A motion to replace him fail ed under parliamentary rules. Wheat Combine Puts Pair Through College HUTCHINSON, Kan. (U.P.) A pair of Kansas youths are combining their way through college. In the wheat country, where a man can do all right during the harvest season, Tom Weems and Rex Clothier are working 'their new combine and two-tor truck. They expect to pay for the equipment this summer and have enough left to send them through another year of school at Hutchinson Junior College. They will combine wheat from the Texas Panhadle to Pol lock, S. D. Come next spring. Dan Daile> plans to make a nation-w'de tour in “Song-and-Dance-Man— Dan Dailey.” He wants to builc a traveling unit of an orchestn and some vaudeville acts anc > candidly admits that the motivi • behind th is “to earn mi abo” VFW Cast Rehearsals Start For Passion Play day afternoons in addition to the evening performances scheduled for 8:11 p.m. in the High School Auditorium on those days. Biblical characters in the Joseph Episode of the three episode drama, were cast last night. Taking the leading role of Joseph will be Bill Jones. His brothers who sold him into sla very will be: Judah, the grasp ing and artful brother, whose scheming ways led the brother to sell Joseph, James Fannev; Simeon, the cynic- will be play ed by El wood H. Boyce; Levi by Dick Collins; and Benjamin, the youngest brotther, Donald Tay lor. , I.. iho second episode, the part of Moses will be played by the Rev. W. R. Stevens, pas tor of Rosemary Methodist Church. Supporting him will be Miss Betty Sue Taylor, Mrs. N. T. Jones and Roland Butler. The story is unfolded by a modern grandfather, who tells the Biblical stories to his two small grandchildren. Juanita Jones will play the part of Judy, his granddaughter. As the narrater relates the in cidents, the scenes are present ed on the stage. A swift black out method of changing scenes will be used, and unusual light ing effects incorporated. Miss Penna disclosed. Beautiful, authentic costumes in the brilliant shades of red, blue and purple used in Biblical days will be worn by the char acters. A chorus of 38 voices will furnish background music. Twenty musical numbers will be given during the presentation. The Ministerial Association will have charge of distribution of tickets, and will meet Fri day at the V.F.W. House to make plans for ticket sales. The drama in its entity will last one and one-half hours. Ram Arrives To Please Farmers Of Halifax Area The rains came to Halifax County last night much to the liking of the farmers and resi dents of the county who have been sweltering in dry hot wea ther for the past couple ol weeks. The long, hot, dry period had caused many farmers to have misgivings about their crops and all of them were of the opinion that if they didn’t get rain soon the crops would be seriously damaged The rain began in Roanoke Rapids yesterday shortly after noon, but it was only a showei and a sigh of disgust was al most audible from the swelter ing residents of the city. The clouds were still heavy over the area, however, anc there was still a smell of rain ir the air. About nine o’clock the big black clouds decided to un leash their water and for awhin it came down heavily, thougi not too heavily to do any dam age to crops. The rain continued for severs hours last night and then begat again this morning. LOST COLONY SPREAD Raleigh, N. C.—The current is sue of the magazine PEOPLI & PLACES of Chicago, has ; two page picture layout on THj LOST COLONY, according t the State News Bureau. Long Session Court Is Held At Halifax Halifax—A long session of re corders court was held here Tu esday and many of the cases including simple drunkenness, speeding, drunken driving and assault were continued to a la ter date. Lloyd Little was found guilty of drunken driving and fined $10 and costs. A sentence of four months in jail meted to Delores Yerrell, who was found guilty of assault with a deadly weapon, was sus pended upon payment of the court costs. Roy Rogers was adjudged guilty of a charge of assault on a female and given a six mon ths suspended sentence upo npay ment of the court costs and put on good behavior for four years. W. M. Stephenson was found guilty of driving while drunk and was fined $100 and costs. John Bullock was adjudged guilty of assaulting a female and given 12 months in jail suspend ed upon the payment of $25 and costs and remain on good be havior for two years. J. E. Whittington took a n appeal to superior court afte r he had been found guilty o f drunken driving and fined $100 and costs. Bond for Whitting ton was set at $200. Several cases charging driv ing without an operators license, one of dispoding of mortgaged property and one of carnal know ledge were continued to the next session of court. Iowa Farmers Use War Device To Protect Corn DES MOINES, la. (U.P.)— I Iowa is using the weapons of war to protect its famous corn. Airplnaes are spraying whols fields and townships with DDT j to halt the spread of a $20,000, 000-a-year enemy, the European corn borer. Iowa State College research men have mixed radioactive phosphorous from the Oak Ridge, Tenn., atomic plant with regular fertilizer and planted two Wright County farms in an experiment to trace the route ol phosphorus through plants. That has a bearing on one ol nature’s most closely-guarded se crets—the conversion of planl food into green vegetable mat ter. Communications Developed To protect the corn that made her the nation’s No. 1 state in 1947 for per-capita farm income. Iowa has developed a state-wide communication system and a re liance on weather forecasting that suggest a war-time offen sive. Daily throughout the las1 three weeks of June, Iowa State College field men measured the height of corn in seven area« of the state, and the number c: clusters of corn borer eggs or the corn. ii-oc roUvar by press and radio to Iowa farm ers to advise them of the near ness of danger to their corn, al lowing them time to arrar.gi for DDT application. The daib “box score” reports on egg-lay ing were sent out during thi egg-laying of the first flight o corn borer moths. Forecasts Important Weather forecasts also are ini portant in the battle against tin corn borer. To apply DDT effec tively- a farmer should know thi wind velocity, and probability o rain. The weather bureau in De Moines, in addition to its regula forecasts, issues a daily “agricul tural outlook” to give farmer specialized weather information. Entomologists say corn bore damage has increased “tremen dously’ in Iowa during the las two or three years. They wari that if the borer is not met wit! an all-out offensive, the damag probably will soon be “severe times” the 1947 loss of $20,000, 000. TO HOLD REUNION Warrenton — The descendam of John B. Reid will hold family reunion at the home c J. Tom Reid, Littleton, on Sur day, July 18th. About 200 relatives are e> pected for the occasion froi North Carolina- Virginia, Penr sylvania and Texas. A special program is beiri i prepared for the reunion. i U. S. eighth among 11 natior now building 1,180 large ship Planned 4-H Camp Is Cancelled As Health Precaution Halifax — County Farm Agent W. O. Davis announced today that the planned Four-H Club camp at White Lake has been cancelled. Davis sent cards to the vari ous club members throughout the county explaining that ihe action was being taken on the recommendation of Dr. Robert F. Young, Halifax County health officer. The card stated: "We are cancelling the White Lake Camp upon the recommenda tion of Dr. Robert F. Young, head of the Halifax County Health department. This is a matter of precaution. We have no polio cases here and none have been reported from White Lake, but we feel that it is better to be over precau tion. than to run any risks whatsoever." Warrenton Lions Club Installation Warrenton — The Warrenton Lions Club held installation night Friday night at the War renton Country Club. Dorman F. Blaylock was in stalled as president for the year beginning July 1, 1948, succeed ing J. Howard Daniel. Also in stalled were: H. R. Skillman, first vice-president; E. T. Odom, second vice-president; J. C. Lea gue, third vice president; L. B. Beddoe, secretary; W. K. Lanier, treasurer; W. A. Miles, Tailtwister and S. H. Massey, Liontamer. Beddoe has served ,-cre tary for 12 consecutive years and was recently presented a plaque as one of the outstanding secretaries in the 31 District of Lions International. Along with the plaque, he received great, praise from the District Gover nor for his work in the Warren ton Club. Lion J. C. Moore was in charge of the installation cere monies at the close of which John H. Kerr, Jr., presented the retiring president with a Past President pin on behalf of the club. The Rev. Cecil W. Robbins, pastor of the Wesley Memorial Metthodist Church, Warrenton appeared on the program to make an appeal for the Crusade for Children, which is being carried on this month. A barbecue dinner was served to the guests. The next regular meeting of the club will be held on the fourth Friday night at the Hotel Warren, it was announced. Revival Begins Sunday At Shiloh Methodist Church In Graysburg Garysburg —Revival services, which will coincide with Home coming Day, will begin at the Shiloh Methodist Church ir Garysburg Sunday, June 18. Dr J. H. Turner, a Methodist lay man of South Hill, Va., will be the guest speaker. Services will be held at 11 a m., 2:30 p.m. *and 8 p.m. Sun day. Dinner will be spread or the lawn of the church at noon Revival services will .continue every night at 8 o’clock througl the remainder of the week. [it’s A Good Car, Aside From All This SAN DIEGO, Cal. (U.P.) Calvin Lee, Jr., was minus hi ; car after police pinned the lab • el of "unsafe” on the wind shield. ; Patrolman Paul Tristle nste< the 1935 car as without brake; ' headlights, stoplight, horn, fron floorboards, tront license, wind l shield wiper and left front i wheel bearings. In addition, th i rear license plate was wired t ; the gas cap cover; all four fend 1 ers were loose; the front an - rear bumpers were both loos and "tacked” on. HEN "LAYING BETS?" s - i Detroit—Hearing a hen gi\ f ing a strange cackle, Patrolma - Rosa Faustino investigated an found a book of numbers ticl< - ets under her, along with a i egg. He arrested Charles Ovei - ton, 50, who was fined $40 o a charge of engaging in an l g legal occupation. U. S. still assumes Danut s talks will be held despite Til i. case. Nine Men Selected Tuesday Police Chief T. J. Dari* has been named temporary chair man of the nine-man recrea tion commission appointed by the board of city commission ers in a special session Tuec day night. Chief Davis said today that he will call a meeting of the commission within the next few days at which time a per manent chairman will bo elected. At a special Jneetlng Tuesday night the board of city commis sioners appointed a nine-man recreation commission for the city of Roanoke Rapids. Named to serve on the com mission are: J. H. Mayfield, re presenting the Rosemary Mfg. Co.; Houston Fuller, represent ing Roanoke-Patterson Mills Co.; C. L. Elting, representing the city schools; Ben Lancaster, re presenting the Merchants Assoc iation-Civic Clubs combintd; George Hayes, representing the Halifax Paper Corp. and the Manchester Board & Paper Co., Rev. Edmund Berkeley, repre senting the city’s churches; Dr. J. H. Cutchins, city health of ficer; and Chief of Police T. J. Davis, representing the city. rirsi &zep i a Ken The appointment of the legal recreation commission is fulfill ment of the first step recom mended by Dr. Harold D. Mey er. director of the State Re creation Commission, in a re cent study of Roanoke Rapid’s recreational needs. Dr. Meyer on May 12 told a group of citi zens that establishing recrea tion on a legal basis, giving a commission full power to act and to legalize channels for raisiws funds ior recreation, was the first need in launching an immediate recreational program for Roanoke Rapids. Howard Pruden, chairman of the commissioner’s temporary re creation committee, presented I the nine-man list to the board., A. M. Cameron made a motion that the proposed legal recrea tion commission appointments be accepted. R. L. Starke sec onded the motion, and the com missioners passed the motion un animously. Taxi Cab Ordinance Other business taken up by the board at the meeting Tues day night included a discussion with three city taxi cab opera tors, B. F. Johnson, L. M. Dor sey, and D. R. Pepper,' as to the passage of a taxi cab ordinance in Roanoke Rapids. Issuing of taxi cab licenses was postponed until after the next regular - meeting of the board in order that the commissioners may further study the taxi cab sit uation. Present at the Tuesday night special session were Mayor W. Bernard Alssbrook, Commission ers Howard Pruden, R. I. Starke, and A. M. Cameron, and city clerk Dorothy Shearin. State Highway Commission Calls For Project Bids The State Highway Commis sion called for bids on 19 high way projects Tuesday in pre paration for a letting to be held July 27. The projects, calling for work on 107.84 miles in 19 counties will cost an estimated $1-928,100. Project for Haltfax-Northamp ton counties calls for sand aphait • surfacing and structures of 7.22 ; miles on US 301, US 158 and NC 47 in the vicinity of Weldon, • Roanoke Rapids and Enfield. 1 Special Course L Begins Tonight At Rosemary Methodist 1 A course on the “Home and ) Christian Living” will be con - ducted in Rosemary Methodist l church July 16, 17, and 18, at ? 7:30 o’clock each evening. The Rev. J. R. Green of Battleboro will conduct the course. The Rev. Mr. Green is an authority on the subject of the “Home and - Home Relations.” All dualts are l invited to attend. i - ANOTHER IN HOLIDAY i - Raleigh, N. C.—HOLIDAY ma il gazine for September will carry - a story on the North Carolina mountains by Gene Markey- ac cording to the State Advertising e Division. The edition is due on o the newsstands around August 20th. _ Rehearsals for the V.F.W. Biblical drama, "The Light Eter nal,” being directed by Miss Michelene Penna, got underway last night, with ten local men and women cast in the produc tion. The remaining 24 parts will be given out today and rehear sal will start in earnest for the initial appearance Tuesday in the high school auditorium. The director is working out i final plans for the production with the Roanoke Rapids Min isterial Association, which is co operating with the V.F.W. in staging the work. Tentative plans are for a matinee perform ance on Tuesday and Wednes Halifax Postman Loses Automobile In Georgia City Halifax, — Postmaster and Mrs. P. C. Millikin went on a short vacation to Georgia and had the misfortune to have their automobile stolen. According to a wire receiv ed here last Monday, from Millikins, they were spending the day in Atlanta and their automobile was stolen while it was parked on a street there. No trace of the car had been found up to today and the Mii likins were planning to return home by bus. New Patrolman Is Assigned To Halifax Oscar Webster of Elizabeth City has been assigned to high way patrol duty in this area, ac cording to Corp. L. B. Lane, highway patrol officer for Hali fax, Hertford. Northampton and Bertie counties. Webster, formerly with the Greenville area highway patrol, began his new assignment Sat urday, said Lane. He will be stationed in Halifax. House That Bulges Stumps City Fathers NORTH YORK, Pa. (U.P.)— The base of the house measures more than the lot it stands on and the borough council is stumped. The problem arose when the Veterans Administration, consid ering a loan to the tenant of the house, Earl N. Frey, decided that a quit-claim deed would be nec essary to clear up the encroach ment. That’s where the borough council got into the picture. The house overlaps on a pub lic street. The council is not sure whether it has the power to quit-claim public lands. Ignore Spirit Of The Confederacy LEINGTON, Va. (U.P.)—The highly cosmopolitan student body of Washington and Lee University descended upon a state liquor store on Jefferson Davis’ birthday. To their annoy ance, the store was closed. On the door was a tiny Con federate flag and a sign: “We’ve got the spirit.” Not to be outdone, the stu dents drove to West Virginia When they returned, they alter ed the sign to read: “We’ve got the spirits.” The Nativity scene from "The Light Eternal," a Biblical drama being sponsored by the V.F.W. with the cooperation of the Ministerial Association. The play will be given next Tuesday and Wednesday at 8:11 p.m. in the High School Auditorium. This photograph was taken in another city, but the performances here will have a cast of local men and women.