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Newspaper
Roanoke Rapids Herald
Location
Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1937
Page
3
A letter decries the growing parking shortage in Roanoke Rapids as shops and amusements draw more visitors. It cites cramped blocks, reserved spaces by workers and residents, aging vehicles, and motorcycles, and proposes city leasing or landowner parking with controlled entrances and a traffic-guard at busy times.
The Emporia Virginia Gazette publishes a 40 page special edition for the 50th anniversary of the city charter. The week of events draws hundreds, funded by local business leaders, with editor Flythe noted for coordinating planning and cooperation across rival merchant districts.
In Hobgood town elections last week Lovira W. Leggett former state legislator ran for Town Board Commissioner amid a dispute over a bill he introduced. The measure, passed into law via a delayed tactic, was aimed at saving money for Hobgood residents but struck Scotland Neck taxpayers, drawing statewide interest and scrutiny.
Hobgood residents weigh Rep Leggett's defeat in the Hobgood Town Commissioner race. The vote followed tensions with Scotland Neck over how he was perceived to have treated that community, prompting questions about his influence on county politics and future changes.
Ralph Bounds of Fortress Monroe Virginia visits his parents Mr and Mrs S J Bounds. Mrs W A Wolhar returns after two weeks in Wilmington Delaware. E W Blankenship and son George Wesley of Richmond spend weekend with J M Rice. Mrs W A Daniel returns from Mount Holly visit. R L Britton family dine in Jackson with relatives. E T Rice and Barbara Lee of Richmond weekend with J M Rice. Mrs R D Williams of Swan Quarter visiting relatives this week. Edward Glover weekends in Thomasville with John Glover. F M Coburns spend Thursday in Greenville and Kingston on business. Walter Crowder of Clarksville Virginia visits M D Collier family. E A Tellega spends days in Richmond on business. Mrs Walter Crowder and Mary Lou Crowder of Clarksville stay with M D Collier.
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