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Roanoke Rapids Herald

Location

Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Apr 05, 1934

Page

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City Warns Roanoke Rapids On Dog Tax and Parking

The article notes Miss Evelyn Carroll recovering from surgery and Mrs Brown Thompson ill at Roanoke Rapids Hospital. The Mayor orders the police to enforce dog tax licenses due since last July and warns motorists to avoid parking before fire plugs and theatres to keep streets open for emergencies.

Evelyn Carroll Brown Thompson Roanoke Rapids Hospital Roanoke Rapids North Carolina Police Dept

Avenue Bus Line Franchise Filed For Roanoke Rapids Weldon Halifax

Wilbur F. Menke of Weldon filed with the North Carolina Utilities Commission for a franchise certificate to operate a bus line serving Roanoke Rapids Weldon and Halifax. The proposal covers Routes 40A 158 and 301 including Roanoke Avenue and South Rosemary to Weldon and Halifax.

Roanoke Rapids Halifax Weldon N. C. Utilities Commission Wilbur F. Menke

Boston Chain Store Moves Across Street

The Boston Chain Store relocates from the Marks Building to the Robinson Building beside the Peoples Theatre. The remodeled premises showcase new fixtures and stock, with proprietor Mr. Greenburg and manager Mr. Walter Kee inviting customers to visit the new site.

Boston Peoples Theatre Greenburg Walter Kee

City Clerk A L Clark Returns After Hospital Stay

City Clerk A L Clark, after ten days of treatment at Duke Hospital, returned home Tuesday and resumes duties in improved health.

A. L. Clark Duke Hospital

Public Works Plans 32 Road Projects For April Letting

The State Highway and Public Works Commission proposes spending about 1.0 to 1.2 million dollars on 32 road projects sent to the Bureau of Public Roads for approval. If approved, the letting will occur April 10. Two Halifax County projects are included, including a 30 foot crusher run stone base.

State Highway and Public Works Commission Bureau of Public Roads Washington Halifax County Ong

Firefights at Roanoke Hardware Burglary Foiled by Patrolman

Early Thursday morning patrolman Colling Fitts confronted a burglar trying to pry open the front of Roanoke Hardware Company in the South business section. He fired three times from the hip while in pursuit, as the thief and an accomplice fled. The back door showed tampering after an unsuccessful entry attempt.

Colling Fitts Roanoke Hardware Company Fitts Hig Hip

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