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Newspaper
Roanoke Rapids Herald
Location
Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1932
Page
4
Old Halifax houses recall the 1770s era, with sites tied to Washington Lafayette and John Paul Jones. The area blends colonial grandeur with newer structures like a Romanesque bank and a modern court house, while the Paul Jones home survives as a DAR relic near a bustling tourist camp.
The town shows renewed energy and a revived public pulse after shedding its old image. Growth and improvement are evident as business interests thrive, suggesting a lively scene suitable for a novel or film scenario. Renowned American figures are implied to have a storied connection to the town.
The Roanoke Rapids School faculty notes the passing of Emma Louise Wing a valued member of the faculty. They express gratitude for her life wish to God and extend sympathy to her family and loved ones. A copy of the resolutions is sent to her parents local paper Rocky Mount paper and the North Carolina Christian Advocate. Elementary Supervisor Clara Hearne and committee members Le Grand Elliott Mary Hix Josephine Carty signed the resolutions.
Frances Shearin and Roland Johnson were married on February 20 in Emporia. Johnson, of this city, works in Rosemary Mfg. Co. design office. They will reside with Mr. and Mrs. A. C. George. Fr. McCourt presided at St. Johns Chapel.
A new photo studio has opened in the former Max Frank store building next to W C Williams Furniture Store. The proprietors, who tour the country establishing studios, specialize in miniature photographs popular for student memory nooks. Mesdames Frank Williams Frank Nash and Frank Kemp spent Wednesday in Richmond.
Roanoke Rapids will welcome W. V. Woodruff's new store opening Friday at six o'clock two doors south of the Peoples Theatre. The proprietor and manager plans a stock of clothing dry goods and notions for men women and children. Woodruff is a veteran local merchant recently with the Oak Stores and optimistic about North Ward business prospects.
The description notes a complete redecorating effort with fresh mixtures and displays now in place. The result is described as very pleasing, highlighting the updated ambiance and visual presentation.
A Ford V-8 exhibit drew over 1,000 visitors on the first day in Tri City with about 50 cars ordered for delivery. The two door sedan model ranged near 131 prices with A-4 at about $80 less. Local dealers report strong demand and quick turnover as retailers note high volume grocery sales late in the week.
Friday and Saturday delivery is inaugurated by the Sandard Grocery on Second Street with M. H. Hedgepeth as proprietor and the scheme proving a great success with customers and local shoppers.
Legcett's offers a wide variety of colors and patterns in a new dress material. Low prices entice buyers to choose at least one stunning frock, with selections in the Prong 8 range noted for secure processing and decay protection per yard.
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