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THE ZEBULON RECORD Volume XXX. Number 43. Zebulon, N. C., Friday, March 2, 1956 Theo. Davis Sons, Publishers WAGES OUTSTRIP PROFITS SILLIOfe* OF DOLLARS tin__ 1950-1955 -H PRO F I r ~ s PREPARED RV NAM RESEARCH DERI FROM GOV'T STATISTICS Total wages and salaries in 1955, except for those on govern ment payrolls, were 39 percent above those of five years ago. The total climbed from 124 billions of dollars in 1950 to 173 billions last year. This was a record high level. It was the result of the greatest number of people working at the highest pay rates in history. Aver age hourly wages in manufacturing, for instance, were 28 percent higher than during 1950. Total corporate profits, on the other hand, were about the same as in 1950. In that year profits were 22.1 billions of dollars, some what higher than the 21.8 billions estimated for 1955. Despite the greatest production and sales year ever, a larger number of cor porations earned no more than they did five years ago. Local Firm Changes # Its Name Monday Pitt-Young Oil Company had its name changed Monday by the North Carolina State Utilities Commission. Henceforth it will be Zebulon Motor Lines, Inc., Fos ter Young, president of ti e com pany, has announced. Young said that he has become sole owner of the business due to the' health condition of Guy L. Pitts. Pitts was formerly a partner of the business. Zebulon Motor Lines, Inc., will retain its present headquarters for the business. Accepts Position Thomas E. Andrews accepted the position as chief mechanic and welder with the Problem Acres Farm Supply Company February 15. W 'M He is highly qualified in general welding and farm machinery re pairing, and small appliance elec trical repairing. Andrews, 32, received his train ing in a Newport News, Va., ship yard) and was later associated with Buffalo Tank Company in Raleigh. He is married to the former Mary Creech O’Neal, and is the father of three children. “We are very fortunate in se-! curing somebody of Andrews’ ability and qualifications,” Ray mond Pippin, owner of Problem Acres Supply Company, said. CLINK On Monday, March 5, from 9 until 12 a.m. the annual pre-school clinic will be held at Shepard school. It is requested of parents to bring their chidlren who will be six years old by October K5 to the clinic for an examination. Each child must present a birth certificate during the clinic. Caution Urged In Kite Flying March winds are beginning to blow and children are taking ad vantage of the gusty weather by getting out their kites. Kite flying is fun, but sometimes j tragedy can occur from this sport. Reddy Kilowatt, who works for I Carolina Power & Light Company, j doesn’t want any youngster to get hurt while flying his kite. “Kite flying is fun, but it’s al ways best to do it safely,” Reddy says. Reddy suggests that youngsters keep their kites away from elec tric wires and television antennaes. That they use dry cotton string and never use metal on their kites. “When you start to fly your1 kite,” Reddy says, “pick a level spot away from power lines, tel evision antennae and without big j rocks or trees so that you’ll have plenty of room to run. Never use (See CAUTION, Page 12) Wakelon High Student Body Receives Symphony with Ovations The North Carolina Little Sym phony was well received by the student body when it concertized at Wakelon High School last Tues day. Led with precision and enthu thusiasm by Conductor Benjamin Swalin, the Little Symphony ex hibited itself as being capable of bringing out the full finalities and tonalities of the orchestrations. The program, which concentrat ed on the two masters Mozart and Schumann, seemed to enchant the students, demanding their full at tention and respect. All the numbers except one were gay or rollicking, lively and lyrical, with very few thunderous and surging climaxes. Besides “Dixie,” which was giv en a thunderous applause, possi bly the most liked and enjoyed number by the children was the Toy Symphony by Haydn. A group of Middlesex High School students were guests of the Wakelon school body for the con cert. Zebulon Market Comparable To Any in Nation in Food Stuffs Thurman Murray Frank Wall Sr. Woman's Club Takes On International Flavor One of the most educational and informative programs of the year was given by Mrs. F. E. Bunn’s seventh grade pupils Tuesday af ternoon before the Senior Wo man’s Club. On entering one could tell it was an international program from the exhibits on display. On exhibi tion were objects from various parts of the world, making those present aware of international life and customs. Mrs. Bunn introduced Sonny Perry, chairman of the pupil group, who in turn introduced the speakers. They were Carolyn Pip pin, who gave the devotional and also told of the future of the Unit ed Nations. Grady Doyle accompanied the club singing “America” on his saxophone. John McCormick told the purpose of the United Nations, and Connie Hepler explained how the United Nations was formed. Betsy Rountree told of the na tions belonging to the UN, and Harriet Page gave a talk on the General Assembly. Vicky Batts ex plained the function of the Secur ity Council. Sidney Holmes told of International Court of Justice, while Jimmy Eddins gave a full explanation of the Secretariat. Lin day Pearce discussed the Econom ic and Social Council. The Club was indeed grateful for the informative program, and the effective way in which the children spoke and conducted themselves. The Club commended their teacher, Mrs. Bunn, for her untiring efforts and patience and love in the training of her pupils. The next meeting will be the fourth Tuesday in March. Mes dames John Kemp, Doris Priv ette, and John Barrow will serve as hostesses. Mrs. L. M. Massey, program music chairman, will have this meeting in her home on Gannon Avenue. Council Supper The Student Council is spon soring a spaghetti supper Friday night from 6:30 until 7:30 o’clock in the cafeteria. Plates are $1.00 each. Local entertainment will be held during the supper. No plates will be carried out. | SEWING CLASSES | Sewing classes will begin Mon day night at 7 o’clock at the Wo man’s Club house. Registrants are requested to bring the material, pattern, tape measure, needles, thimble, thread, scissors, straight pins and pencil and pad for notes. Machines will be furnished, as well as cutting tables. A deposit will also be necessary upon registration. KIDDIES LOOK for EASTER COLORING CONTEST Grand Opening Is Held Today At its opening today, Wakelon Food Market will display the greatest amount and variety of merchandise ever shown in Zebu Ion. The store has a selling area of 30 by 31.8 feet, and a storage area 3f 20 by 31.8 feet. Equipment of the most modern design and efficiency has been in stalled for the convenience of the shopper. The interior of the store is painted an apple blossom pink, dessert sand and princess ivory, rhe floor is covered with spray ?reen marbilized tile. A refrigerated mirror canopied vegetable case 11 feet long will keep vegetables and fruit with per fection. There is also a non-re frigerated vegetable case of the same type for fruits and vegetables to be displayed that require no refrigeration. Modem Fixtures A 40 foot gondola runs the length of the store, and will be stocked with every item needed by the housewife. One of the most modern fixtures in the store is an island type froz en food case, which will enable the shopper to shop from either side. There will be a 10 foot service meat case, a 7 foot prepackaged meat case, a 6 foot fish and poul try case, and a 7 foot walk-in cooler for meat storage. Continuous flourescent lights run the length of the ceiling and radiate a soft glow. The store will be gas heated dur ing the winter months, and will af ford the shopper the comfort of air conditioning in summer. There will be two check out counters, thus eliminating waiting by customers. Plenty of Parking Area A parking area 35 feet wide and 185 feet long, to be asphalt ed and floodlighted, will be avail able to the store’s patrons. The store will have an angled front, with an orchard stone flow er box in the corner. Janice Pittman, an employee of the store for four years, will also continue to serve in the capacity (See OPENING, Page 12) Wakeion Boosters Club Elects Committee to Draft By-Laws The Wakelon Boosters Club met Tuesday night with approximately 30 members present. During the open forum business session, it was decided upon to draw up a set of by-laws for the functioning of the club. This task was delegated to Wilson Braswell, Mrs. Garland Godwin and Mrs. Jack Mitchell. Mrs. Garland Richardson, pre siding over the meeting, informed the group that 77 members have become members of the club. Each membership fee is $5, thus giving the club a total of $385 in the ' treasury. Mrs. Richardson expressed her gratitude to the parents and fam ilies of the Wakelon school dis trict for the cooperation given the club and the support and interest shown to this organization. Dance Scheduled The club is sponsoring a dance March 9 in the high school gymna sium. The club voted to meet one time more before the end of the school year. Ot that time, which will be decided upon the president, the by-laws will be discussed and amended and approved.
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