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f Warren Record, Warrenton, North Carolina, Wedi lecord-Breaking •ale Reported RALEIGH - A record-breaking sale of license ichieved at ^Within the nine-day fair -period, over 600 personalized {dates were ordered by the public, exceeding any State Fair sales in the past three years. The personalized "plates were the main attraction of the North Carolina Department of Transportation's (NCDOT) booth. This year a computer was available to more promptly serve the public in applying for personalized plates. According to Gonzalie Rivers, director of vehicle registration, for the Division of Motor Vehicles, "there was always a crowd around our booth. Many people were intrigued just watching the computer, but most were busy filling out applications and creating their own personalized plate." Rivers explained that the success of the sale was partially fW the 1982 State Fair. increase from six to eight letters and-or numbers for personalized plates. Also contributing to the success was the staggered registration process for personalized plates beginning in January 1983. Under staggered registration, vehicle owners are alphabetically assigned a month during the year in which to renew their license tags. Previously, tags for personalized plates were renewed only in the month of January. The cost of a personalized license plate is $26.00 or ten dollars more than a regular tag. For motorists who missed the chance to purchase a personalized plate at the fair, applications are still being taken at the Division of Motor Vehicles. Interested citizens may contact Betty Lewis at (919 ) 733-7510 in Raleigh or write: Division of Motor Vehicles, Special Plates Department, 1100 New Bern Avenue, Raleigh, N. C. 27697. from HISrORY'S SCRAPBOOK DATES AND EVENTS FROM YESTERYEARS November 4, 1879—Will Rogers, vaudeville performer, humorist, and friend to the great, born Oologah, Okla. Novembers, 1941—Japanese Naval High Command issues Combined Fleet Top Secret Order No. 1 in preparation for attack on Pearl Harbor. November 6,1947—NBC presents first television broadcast of long-lived'' Meet the Press.'' November 7,1940—Narrows Bridge at Tacoma, Wash., one of the world's longest suspension spans, collapses in a high wind. November 8,1942—"Operation Torch" begins as U.S. and British forces land in North Africa against weak Vichy French opposition. November 9,1965—Massive electric power failure blacks out northeastern United States, including New York City. November 10,1919—American Legion convenes in first national convention at Minneapolis, Minn. The kindergarten class at Warren Academy in their Halloween finery are: (front row, left to right) Red Devil (Rhobby Jenkins), Elf (Mary Randall Curtis), Smurf (Gayle Rollinson), Luci of Peanuts (Diane Collier), Witch (Kathy Harris), Smurfette (Karen Sipe), and Pirate (Holt Smiley); (second row, left to right) Cinderella (Mariah Davis), Cin derella (Nichole West), Cookie Monster (Stephania Williams), Bozo the Gown (Angela Gardner), Superman (Craig Seaman), Cowgirl (Deanna Rodwell), Dracula (Mike Wilson), and Scary Dracula (Brad Carroll). Brandi Hicks was absent the day the picture was taken. Mrs. Jules Banzet, in is the teacher. Luck Accompanies Resident Luck was with Ms. Lois Falcon of Rt. 1, Warrenton when she attended the State Fair in October. While visiting the "North Carolina... Naturally" exhibit sponsored by the North Carolina Department of Natural Resources and Community Development, Ms. Falcon entered her name in a drawing for prizes. This week she received a letter from NRCD Secretary Joe Grimsley saying that she had won a ticket to Outdoors N. C. Expo. Ms. Falcon was one of over 100,000 fair goers who toured through "North Carolina....Naturally" during the nine-day fair. The exhibit which was housed in an 80' geodesic dome, gave fair visitors a chance to see, touch and hear about the state's rich natural heritage and the work being done by NRCD to assist communities across the state in growth and development. The exhibit received the Commissioner of Agriculture's Award for Education. Among the prizes given away were sub scriptions to Wildlife magazine, Wildlife prints, Outdoors North Carolina tee shirts. North Carolina Zoo posters and free family admissions to the Outdoors North Carolina Expo at the Raleigh Civic Center, March 24-27. The Grand Prize was a cabin for a one week's vacation' at Hanging Rock State Park or Morrow Mountain. There is always a best way of doing everything, if it be to boil an igg. Manners are the happy ways of doing things. -Ralph Waldo Emerson rasTor lanea By Area Church Bethesda Baptist Church in Palmer Springs, Va. has called Timothy L. Saunders as pastor. Saunders is a native of Rockbridge County, Va. and is married to the former Freda Dye. He is a graduate of Bluefield College and currently is attending Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary in Wake Forest. Bethesda Baptist Church, located on Rt. 4 approximately two miles south of Kerr Dam, is a member of the Cullom Association. The World Of Books In The Warren County Memorial Library A little library, growing larger every year, is an honorable part of a man's possesions. A library is not a luxury. It is one of the necessities of a full life. Henry Ward Beecher Warren County's little library has grown larger over the past 47 years, being the only cultural center in the county. Come in and see what out-of-town people already know. It's yours; use it! MEMORIALS: For Mary Russell Burroughs, "Early American Silver and Its Makers," Kolter, from Mrs. Janet P. Connell. Monetary contributions received for Miss Effie Ellington, Frank W. Reams, and Mrs. Alice Hardy Davis. For Mrs. Charlie Ball, "Foliage House Plants," Time-Life, from Mrs. H.L. Falkener. NEW BOOKS: "Space," Michener; "Touch the Devil," Higgins; several for the Children's Room. OVERDUE BOOKS: Please return all overdue books. The poem cited above means fill your library with your own books, not those of the public library. 1983 JANUARY 2)41171 I 10 11 12 13 14 IS II 17 II It 20 21 22 23 24 25 21 27 21 2» 30 31 MAY 1 2 3 4 S I 7 I I 10 11 12 13 14 | IS 10 17 II It 20 21 22 23 24 Jfrl 27 21 SEPTEMBER 12 3 1 _ I « 10 I U IS II 17 I >« <0 21 22 23 24 I 2.^1 27 21 21 30 1 2 3 4 5 I 7 1 9 10 11 12 I 13 14 IS II 17 II It I 20 21 22 23 24 2S 211 27 21 21 30 At The *5(711 10 1 Warren Record 1983 Desk Pad Calendars Success Calendar Refills Professional Appointment Books WARREN COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS CRAFTS. COUNTRY STORE, RAKE SALE, RAFFLE, HOT DOGS. ROOK FAIR, CHRISTMAS SHOP. FACE PAINTING, CAKE WALK. FRUIT CAKES ft CANDIED APPLES - LOTS OF OUTDOOR GAMES SUPPER: WARREN COUNTY LIONS DEN - HAM ft TURKEY BUFFET SUPPER *4.00 A PLATE - DESSERT ft BEVERAGE INCLUDED 5 P.M. to 7:30 P.M. THESE FIRMS URGE YOU TO ATTEND THE FALL FESTIVAL LEGGETT OF WARRENTON SEARS ROEBUCK & CO. HUNTER DRUG CO. \ PEOPLES BANK & TRUST CO. FIRST CITIZENS BANK & TRUST CO. ODOM MOTOR SERVICE WHITE'S BUILDING SUPPLIES, INC. HIGH FASHION SALON BRANCH BANKING & TRUST CO. ODOMS FLOWER SHOP CITIZENS INSURANCE & BONDING CO., INC. THE RAFTERS STEW READY AT 11:00 A.M. FUN FOR YOU AND THE ENTIRE FAMILY
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