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Roanoke Rapids daily herald. (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1948-1949, 1948-09-13

market needs smaller hams or
leaner bacon or bigger pork
chops.
Then it's up to the breeder
to try to adapt the require feat
ures to his animal.
Roanoke Rapids daily herald. (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1948-1949, 1948-09-13
|Frolicking
Sea Offers
Come Back

BIG SUR, Calf, (A.PD-Ev-
cry day off this lonely, rugged
shore, one of the greatest shows
on earth plays to an empty
house.
This is the hangout of the
only stable herd of sea offers
south of Alaska. Once hunted
almost to extinction, this unus-
ual animal is making a slow,
protected comeback.
1t still is shy. The herd of
some 500 off Big Sur frolics
safely out in heaving beds of
kelp. In the rocking swell, the
offers roll and chase each
other like fat kittens playing
on a coy hearth. They are
graceful, highly streamlined
creatures. and grow almost
five feet long.
They loaf a lot, floating on
their backs with their short fore
paws and flippered hind feet
stuck up in the air. When the
suns glare keeps them awake,
they cover their eyes with their
paws and go to sleep anyway
Extra smart offers wind them
selves up in a strand of kelp SO
the current will not wash them
away from the herd during a
nap.
This animal is born in the
kelp and as far as anyone
knows lives and dies there. The
California sub-species has not
been seen ashore in a century
He can dive hundred feet down
for a juicy abalone or sea urchin,
and when he brings his dinner
up he lies back and enjoys il
like a Roman emperor. He holds
it in his "hands' and goes at ii
like a stenographer biting into
a drugstore sandwich.
He likes clans too, but the
big ones are too tough to crack
with his teeth. So he brings up
a flat rock with the clam,
floats on his back and places
the rock on his chest. and with
|. both paws brings the clam
down hard on the rock and
breaks open his dinner.
Unhappily for photographers,
these antics take place beyond
the range of most cameras and
are best watched through pow.
erful binoculars.
However, Miss Edna M. Fish.
er, zoologist at San Francisco
State College has spent most oil
her spare tine during the past
decade studying the Big SUI
herd. Her reports to the Ameri-
can Journal of Mammology are
the source of most of the above
details.
The sea otter always has
been a charmer. For more
than 200 years his quaint ha-
bits captivated the tough sea
hunters of the Northern Paci
fic. This in no way deferred
them from practically wipinE
him out along 1000 miles of
Pacific coast in a merciless
pursuit for his valuab BILE fur.
The Otter's fur was among the
finest in the world. A single
pelt would oring as much as
500.
From Lower California te
northern Japan, the sea otte,
lured adventures. They wrote
in their logs-along with thei,
profits and shipwrecks-thei1
amazement at the way this
beast handled its food like q
man, cared for it's young like
woman, and behaved generally
like a befurred mermaid.
More than one hunting cap
tain. after Staying a mother OF.
ter for her pelt, tried to make c
pet of her pup in a barrel oil
seawater. Always, the pur
grieved so loudly for its mother
that it had to be killed or turn.
ed loose to starve. A ship.
crew can take only so much
wailing and mewing, noted one
skipper.
Roanoke Rapids daily herald. (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1948-1949, 1948-09-13
Second Time Painless

BOSTON { U. P. )-Levi c.
NORM, 40, fell on the railroad
track and passing train severed
his left wing. It DIDN'T hurt. II
was a wooden limb replacing the
leg he lost in a similar accident
IL years ago. j"
Roanoke Rapids daily herald. (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1948-1949, 1948-09-13
Pilots Learn
To Launch
TOrps i'll School

ALAMEDA, Calf. (AP) The
Navy has unveiled a complex
supergadget for teaching pilots
how to launch aerial torpedoes.
With utter realism it stimu-
lates with movies every element
Of actual combat except the
danger and the noise.
In the vast Naval Air Sta
ton here, there is an air-condi-
toned training arena where the
Grail (after the first model in
Scotland) Aerial Torpedo Attack
Trainer is set up.
Sitting in its cockpit, a stu
dent pilot sees his target rush
toward him as the torpedo bonn
Der which he is theoretically
plotting approaches at attack
speed. He must steer his plane"
so as to lead" the target which
moves through the water, as
hunter leads flying bird.
He drops his pickle" after es-
timating range and speeds. He
watches the wake of his own
torpedo as it ploughs toward the
target.
Over his earphone comes his
instructors approving ''bingo" Or
explanation that he has aimed
too far ahead or behind, and how
he has miscalculated.
Lt.-Commander Charles w.
Rich, aviation training officer in
the ground school, says that
this" training actually gives the
pilot an experience that he would
otherwise get only in actual COM
bat"
The whole set-up including
the Aforementioned arena on
which the complicated synchroni-
zed images of target, sea, wea-
Their, and torpedo wakes are pro-
jected, has cost about 1915, 900.
But Rich says it results in
tremendous savings in planes
gasoline, and torpedoes, not to
mention human lives"
The student sits in an ordin-
airy pilot-trainer with its cockpit
and controls just like those of a
torpedo bomber, mounted high
in a circular pit.
On the walls of this pit are
projected moving images of the
sea and weather conditions such
as cloud formations. and motion
pictures of various targets which
the instructor can vary from q
tugboat to battleship. He
watches from an observation.
control room at the side, anc
sets up the problem for the stu
dent pilot by flicking switches
much as an organist operates g
console.
Dials tell him exactly what
the student is doing and how
and why. He relays this infor.
nation to the student over the
intercommunication system.
The student, from his cockpit
has complete illusion of flying
over the ocean. The sea surge!
beneath his field of vision exact
ly as it would look from (
plane. This is because he actual,
is looking at motion pictures TAX
en- from combat planes which
were executing the exact man
euver he is stimulating.
When he presses a release but
ton on his control stick to drot
torpedo, this starts another
motion picture sequence which
shows the course of his torpedo
according to the aiming he ha.
given it. There is breathles:
moment before he can tell whe
Their his aim was good or not.
In the meantime he has to b.
flying his plane" properly or /,
will misbehave like any train
ing device that is carelessly pilot.
ed.
The complicated electronic
equipment which controls ano
synchronizes all these processes
is housed in air-conditioned quar-
tiers so that heat will not throw
its delicate mechanism off bal.
Roanoke Rapids daily herald. (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1948-1949, 1948-09-13

Except for the 1854 crop, Iris,
potatoes have been in heavy sup
ply every year since the price
support program became effec-
tive.
Roanoke Rapids daily herald. (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1948-1949, 1948-09-13
Filler

II Oregon has more than 20, 000,-
100 acres of forest lands, includ-
ing lake and stream surfaces.
Evening star., 1948-07-29
Clark Picks Attorneys
To Give Tokyo Rose !
Case TO Grand Jury
By the Assoriofed Press

Attorney General Clark said today
he has assigned two Justice Depart
nent attorneys to present the '"Tok-
yo Rose" case to a grand jury.
In response to questions, the de-
nartment said no decisions have
been reached on when and where
the proposed action, involving a
treason charge, will be taken.
The Attorney General said last
December that the name Tokyo
Rose" had been loosely applied by
members of the American armed
services in the Pacific to at least six
English-speaking japanese women
who broadcast over Radio Tokyo
between l943 and 1945, seeking to
promote war wearineSs and home
sickness among Americas fighting
men.
One American Born.
The Attorney General said the
women broadcasters included one
American born, whom he identified
as Iva Ikuko Toguri D'Aquino,
native of Los Angeles. She called
herself orphan Ann" on the radio,
he said. and so far as is known
never used the soubriquet Tokyo
Rose"
However. he said that in view Of
her American citizenship the de-
partment intends to prosecute her
for treason if it can locate two
witnesses to identify her in connec-
tlon with the Tokyo broadcaStS. He
pointed out that two witness eVi-
denCe is requisite to sustain a pros
ecutlon for treason"
Noting that a tWo-year investiga-
ton had failed to bring forward the
necessary witnesses, he appealed
for any person who might be able
t. identify Mrs. D'Aquino or her
voice to communicate with the FBI.
Two Attorneys Assigned.
The departments statement on
assignment of attorneys read:
''Attorney General Clark an
nounced today that he has assigned
Mr. Thomas E. De Wolfe and Mr..
John B. Hogan of the Criminal Di-
vision to the Tokyo Rose matter
Gva Ikuko Toguri D'Aquino>. Upon
her return to the United States they
VIII present such evidence as they
have gathered to grand jury. The
district into which she is first
brought has the jurisdiction over
the prosecution.
Mr.. De Wolfe presented the
Governments (treason) case against
Robert H. Best. which was success
fully concluded recently in Boston,
Evening star., 1948-07-29

Mr.. Hogan made an investigation
for the Attorney General in Tokyo,
Japan, for the purpose of gathering
and obtaining evidence in this mat
ter"
Justice Department officials said
in response to inquiries that no ef-
fort has been made to take Mrs.
D'Aquino into custody, and that
no information has been filed
against her. The wife of Portu-
guese citizen, she makes her home
in Tokyo. 1t was indicated that an
effort will be made to bring her to
this country before the case goes
into the grand jury stage.
Evening star., 1948-07-29

first of its kind, starts making cloth
from peanut fibers blended with
wool.
The new fiber results from eight
years research and cloth made
from it can be made into overcoats,
dresses, suits, curtains or stockings.
Evening star., 1948-07-29
Scots Foetory to Make
Fiber Out of Peanuts

Nearly 900 men and women will
find employment shortly in Dunn
fries, Scotland, when a new factory
Evening star., 1948-07-29

WE'RE PRACTICALLY GIVING THEM AWAY!
style, every color, every fobric you could possibly
desire. These toppers offer the utnoote in expert
workmanship fine fobrc and distinctive design.
Swing, boxy, beIted tailored styles in famous
fobrcs by JuiIord, Forstmonn Stroock's and
Botany Light and dark shades, white black and
navy. Sizes to IS and 10 to 20.
Roanoke Rapids daily herald., 1948-11-21
Weldon News

Organ Book" Grigg played
Bach's intricate compositions
with the precision of a first
rate artist His touch and style
was tru Y that of a master in
music. There We're times when
his interpretations were probao-
ly more precise Ian warm. His
tonal combinations were string
and beautiful surely to those with
music appreciation. Grigg pro-
badly got as much nom this little
organ, and much of the same
effect as Bach Wou.ld have got
ten himself from his 18th CEN
tury organ.
Grigg's Duprc number surely
deserves high mention also, for
this number likewise was played
with precision. Dupre is consid-
cred the first class organist of
this day and l.mt and Grigg
has had the pleasure and privi-
ledge of studying under him.
1t can oe we'll said that this
was the best OF Grigg Fountains
organ recitals and his excellant
audience was most receptive.
The church was decorated
through the cou tesy of Sand
Inns florist in EoaAoke Rapids.
Roanoke Rapids daily herald., 1948-11-21
Grigg Fountain
Organ Recital
Well Received
BY Janet SchaitZer

Weldon-On Thursday night at
800 O'Clock the Weldon Metho
dist Church held an eXcellant
audience for Grigg Fountains
Lecture Organ 3ecital which was
sponsored for the public by the
Weldon Roanoke Rapids Music
Club. This fiue audience was
made up mostly of music lovers
and those with a deep apprecia-
ton for good ilusic. However
even the indifferent to. music
would have had no trouble un-
derstanding Grigg's music. Grigg
gave a clear ana Understandable
introduction of now to listen to
music, what to look for in each
composition and the manner in
which they would be- played. Be
fore each number he gave a
short lecture explaining h e
MUSICIAN whose music he was
going to render; thus making the
recital an evening of enjoyment
for his entire audience
Grigg eXcelled in his splendid
renditions OF Bach Chorales. The
outstanding feature of his Bach
numbers was the wonderful cola
boration of simple tunes in his
three chorals from "The Little
Roanoke Rapids daily herald., 1948-11-21
Germans Prefer
Jungle To Europe

Hamburg, Germany -(AP)-
Thousands of Germans are so
eager to leave Europe they will
face wild animals to do so. Two
small advertisements in local
il Ruhr papers asking tor men for
two big game expeditions
brought thousands of replies. Ex-
pedition leader Gustav Hahnke
said SO per cent were from peo-
pie Jumping at chance to
turn their backs on Europe" j,
He only wants 70 men for each
of the two expeditions. But in
few days there were over s.
600 applicants Emil Wacker,
owner of the German "Apollo"
circus, hopes to send the two
expeditions next year to the
Congo and the Amazons. He
wants to bring back elephants,
tigers and snakes for German
circuses and zcrs.
Roanoke Rapids daily herald., 1948-11-21
by Janet Schnitzer

Weldon--It is quite a privilege
for the citizens in Weldon to be
able to know it's oldest native
born, Mrs. George D. Hawks,
who makes her home at 5O4 Elm
Street Nanny Kate, as so many
of her friends call her, has been
a splendid citizen, and has lived
a life of great significance to
many people. Her sweet dispo-
sition, patience and kindness to
other people has won her spot
in the hearts today of most of
the Weldon citizens.
Back in the year 1868 on the
block of what is now, 30l Wash
ington Avenue, and the Bank of
Halifax building, stood an old
house which was called the Whit
field place. 1t was there on Feb
ruary 9th that a little girl, Kate
Anderson was born to the par
ents Eugenia Whitfield Anderson
and Thomas Francis Anderson
She was a very sweet little girl
with a host of f-ie Ids. In those
days there were no schools in
Weldon, only private tutors. One
year one person would assume
the duty of teaching in their
home and the next year another
person would try it, When Kate
became old enough to begin
school she mad as her teachers
Miss Emily Campbell and Mrs.
Ellen Daniel. School was being
hald then at what is now 300 and
500 Sycamore 5 treet. One OF
hates very best gir' friends was
Mamie Wilkins and a neighbor
Of hers today, Mrs. John Sledge
OF i'll Elm Street.
Roanoke Rapids daily herald., 1948-11-21
Weldon, Garden
Club Hears
Mrs. Bullock

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Roanoke Rapids daily herald., 1948-11-21

When Kate was about the age
of thirteen their was little af-
flicted sister in her family j.,
named Miriam. Kate loved her
very dearly and even though just
a child herself she was a good
nurse and companon for her lit
tie sister Many of her childhood
hours when other girls were out
playing Kate would be seen roll
ing the bapy cut in sunshine.
She never became impatient
with her and her faithful
friend the eight wears of her life.
On May goth 1855, Kate Ander-
son became the bride of George
D. Hawks. The wedding took
place in the home. which at that
time was what is now known
as III w. 1st Street.
Rev. w. NJ. Crnninggin. of Ok
ford performed the ceremony.
Mrs. Hawks had as her atten-
dants Susie TimberlalIe and Ma
mie Wilkins. Mir Hawks was a
freight conductor for the Main
line of the Atlantic Coast Line
Railroad. He was made a con-
ductor on the rs!lrGad at the age
OF 10. For a few years Mr. and
Mrs. Hawks made their home
in first Goldsboro and then Kin
ston. In Kinston Mrs. Hawks w
organist in the Methodist Church
and very active in church acti-
vities. To the Hawks was born
one son, Frank Hawks, Wa9
makes his home toiav in r.
mond, Virginia Ir, 1915 thev T.
turned to Weldon to make the"
home Again ST. assisted n IS
Saura Powers VINO was dircc.-r
Of music in the Methodist Church
IN Weldon by playing the organ.
For many years she held offices
IN the Missionary Society. Mrs.
Hawks was able to perform such
i variety of functions and all
so capably. There would be no
ecd to the chan table deeds she
performed, the number of hearts
she has warmed ana the wonder
ful influences she has had. No
doubt Mrs. Hawks and M + S :.
Sledge are the only two citizens
of the town today that remem-
Der the services held in 1876
when the Welaor Methodist
Church (now the colored Meth
odist (Church) was dedicated.
The services were held by DR..
Charles F. Deems.
Mamie Kate is the last of
family of seven children, Mrs.
Alice Hudson, Mr., Tom Ander-
son, Mrs. Name Chadwick, Mr.
John Anderson Mr. Robert An
dcrson and Miriam Anderson.
Capt. Hawks, as his friends
call him. Who started his rail-
road career at the age of 10 is
retired and he and Mamie Kate
are alone. Capt Hawks received
his so year service metal with
the railroad before retiring. For
many many yes he served as
conductor on the old KlnSton
Branch, which was branch
railroad of the Atlantic Coast
Line, run on part of the W.
& w. tracks. The w. & w. was
the first railroad IN the United
States run from Weldon to Will
mington. The tare in the olden
days was S1160. These tracks
were not all destroyed and for
many years the Kiaston Branch
ran on portion OF them.
The town of Weldon is proud
Roanoke Rapids daily herald., 1948-11-21
Mrs. George ID. Hawks, Oldest Weldon Native,
Is Last of Family of Seven Children

r' two such fine citizens. This
February 9th when Many Kate
ly4I celebrate ,.er o0th birthday
we all hope that we can make
It the happicst she has ever had.
For the life of Many Kate Hawks,
the oldest native born citizen in
Weldon has given forth an aura
of faith, simplicity, humility and
hope to all who know her.
Roanoke Rapids daily herald., 1948-11-21

A series rf s7OG stone steps
permit pilgrims to climb Tai
Shan, highest Of China's five
sacred mountains.
Roanoke Rapids daily herald., 1948-11-21

Doves are not as peaceful as
they are supposed to be- They
quarrel among themselves,
though generally not among
other birds and creatures.
Roanoke Rapids daily herald., 1948-11-21
Weldon
Travelings

Mrs. w. G. Wilson and Mrs.
Hugh M. Austin, of Smithtield
scent several days this week
With Mrs. Ben Houston. Nj S.
Houston returned 10 Smithfield
with them for a weeks visit.
D. R. Medlin spent Thursday
in Greensboro at the supply
house of Western Auto.
Supt. c. B Thomas of the Wei
don Schools is attending the an
nual conference of the Division
of Superintendents of the N. C.
E. A. in Raleich.
Johnny Underwood of Ports :
mouth, Virginia is visiting his
grandparents Mr.. and Mrs. D.
c. Johnson, at 4 E. 4th Street,
Pfc. "Bill" Melvin, of Bloxe,
Miss. is spending some time with
his parents, Mr. ard Mrs. G.. T.
Melvin, at 204 r. 9th Street.
Mr.. and Mrs. X. w. Carter,
Crocker Carter and Mrs. Bena
Crocker spent one Gay last week
in Richmond.
Mrs. H. A. Hunt, of Raleigh,
has returned after a two weeks
visit with ner daughter and SON.
in-laW, Mr.. and Mrs. Coley
Clark, at 5l4 En- Street.
Mrs. S. j. Allen has returned
from visit to Rocky Mount.
Mrs. R. S. Parker and Mrs.
w. G. Britt Of LAGRANGE, Mrs.
r. M. Laughner and daughter,
Jean of Philadelphia were re-
cent guests Of Mrs. W. P. Maier
at her home at 3O2 Sycamore
Street
Roanoke Rapids daily herald., 1948-11-21

A covered bridge at Lucerne,
Switzerland, built in 1888 is be-
lieved to be the Oldest such span
still esisting.
Roanoke Rapids daily herald., 1948-11-21

There are at least two gears
in the average automobile steer
Roanoke Rapids daily herald., 1948-11-21

D. R. Medlin spent Thursday
in Greensboro at the supply
house of Western auto.
Roanoke Rapids daily herald., 1948-11-21

Johnny Underwood of Ports :
mouth, Virginia is visiting his
grandparents Mr.. and Mrs. D.
c. Johnson, at 4 E. 4th Street,
Roanoke Rapids daily herald., 1948-11-21

Pfc. "Bill" Melvin, of Bloxe,
Miss. is spending some time with
his parents, Mr. ard Mrs. G. T.
Melvin, at 204 r. 9TH Street.
Roanoke Rapids daily herald., 1948-11-21

Mr.. and Mrs. X. w. Carter,
Crocker Carter and Mrs. Bena
Crocker spent one Gay last week
in Richmond.
Evening star., 1948-11-27
SITUATIONS DOMESTIC.

G.H.W., temp, "a wks. by refined robust,
1907 effic,, mid. -aged col. grad, Pm; kind
to children; S27 per wk.; D. c. only;
Sun. Box 11-K, Star. 21'
G.RL Ssad desires days or part-time, work TR,
GIRL, colored wants kitchen work. general
housework or hotel maid; references. Ii
4E6S
GIRL, colored, wants light cleaning in
Office or home, days. Phone TW. 141l.
GIRL. colored wishes 3 days work per
wk,. excellent worker, 10 yrs. exper.; ref
erenceS. FIR. $500
GIRL, colored, desires work, or days
per wk. Call Sat- AT 4573.
work. Call NO. 1927.
GIRL. colored, wants work baby sitter Or
housework; night or Sat. DE. 0160.
STUDENT NURSE, colored. wishes work as
baby sitter week ends or nights. RA. 5S25.
WOMAN. colored. desires part or full time
domestic or rhaid work; references. Call
AK. 1884 any time. IS
WOMAN. colored. desires days work clean
ing apt. or house. Mon. Tues and Thur
very good ref. AK. .S04I. 2Ss
YOUNG WOMAN, colored. reliable, desires
g INV. good plain cook, exp. VI. 9074.
Al CLEANER, colored girl: days work;
exp, ref; Six dollars and carfare per
WANT HoUsEWORK. Monday through
Friday, S2i 15 per wk. DI 6417
Evening star., 1948-11-27
HELP DOMESTIC.

BOOKKEEPER-TYPIsT. capable and re Re .
M9fUAE aPs RsUR4Ndf Re's5 co 4oi
Cook, white; settled woman willing liye
sa esii sa IN p person any morning after il
JOCK dSSI %yaRnWins SaW fond axs of children live
e.sd eDssatss ss5S 50S Ea9d 81 7fs ana
COOK AND G.H.w.. family Of 2 adults,
upstairs room and private path I'VE IN OF
out, Sat. afternoon and Sun OF M must
GHw ease s.'e eoorsd s small family: COOK plain lain
plus carfare; reference; OR; 4454: -. rs
Nd. Call Sligo 1914. -
G.H.W.. plain cook. exper cleaner; i've IN,
pleasant pleas oT yarn sss9 59om ana oa'h' 0'ne @
Aw a6d siTs sis S1 %k small uN apt aoss snd child
plain cooking; references REQUIRED I'D 353,
Patterson St: NV l block from Che Chevy
GeaJs GGeoaUsEREEfER RE ssfs care for children n
Chevy Chase home, upstairs bedrm.; m ,Ss S22
week: local ref. REQUIRED. Call WI. 1910
ssfn sf,Teen eooaes a1a to D i've in general house
child; child: SIS wk; must have city REFERENCES
MAID. IA Dc's 8 to 5. 3 days; come late; stay
carfare weekly; refs. required: vic. Of
Bethesda. OIL. 1142.
SIJRSEMAID, colored. for infant: live IN
local references; $50 week start. can ,E EN-
WOMAN. white. settled, to live. in, care
for baby while mother works. Ink OIL GL'
ROOM AND PVT. BATH given in exchange
for care Of small children. Sat ana
Sun. and baby sit occasional nlghts'
GEORGETOWN. DE. 4731. u
coon COOK and cleaner: Conn. ave. apt.
SIS and carfare. Call between / and q
o m only WO. 1915. -z3