Up and Down the Avenue Editor Highlights Policy Changes
The Roanoke Rapids Herald notes group life and health insurance policies for mill workers, detailing a $500 death benefit with $200 at death and $50 monthly for six months. It mentions no Kiwanis Crippled Clinic this month, upcoming clinic on Sept 16 at Rosemary Baptist Church basement, and urges referrals for crippled children. It publishes reader letters but rejects spiteful, unsigned or untrue content. City Clerk Ruby Wood warns firms to obtain privilege licenses before September 1 to avoid a 25 percent penalty. Continued on Back Page.
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Kiwanis
Rosemary Baptist Church
Herald
Ruby Wood
Roanoke Rapids
Miss Frances Delaney to Sing With Hi-Plane Pilots in Roanoke Rapids
Frances Delaney will perform as torch singer with the Hi-Plane Pilots Orchestra of Richmond in Roanoke Rapids on Friday night August 2. The Dance band manager Acree brings the group to the city for the event.
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Oatchy
Frances Delaney
Roanoke Rapids
Hi-Plane Pilots Orchestra
Richmond
Acree
Chief Early Fights Dismissal With Board Hearing
The city Board of Commissioners voted 3 to 3 on Chief Early’s dismissal but the mayor broke the tie to discharge him. Early demands a hearing, asserts he has not been officially notified, and cites Wilson quote. H. E. Dobbins named new Chief. Officer Kirkland to be dismissed with 30 days notice. Minutes to follow.
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T. A
City Board of Commissioners
Jenkins
H. E. Dobbins
Early
Kirkland
Murphrey Elected Chairman of Roanoke Rapids Sanitary Board
At the Roanoke Rapids Sanitary District board meeting Dr W E Murphrey was chosen as Chairman and M H Hedgepeth as Secretary The third member is R E Cleaton Jr Hedgepeth moved to discharge Julian R Allsbrook the attorney and J W Crewe Jr was appointed in his place effective August 9.
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Sanitary District of
Roanoke Rapids
W. E. Murphrey
M. H. Hedgepeth
R. E. Cleaton Jr
Hedgepeth
Murphrey
Sanitary Board
Julian R. Allsbrook
J. W. Crewe Jr
Letter asks reversal of officer dismissal in Roanoke Rapids
John C. Smith former City Commissioner writes to Roanoke Rapids Herald pleading for the return of Officer Kirkland who was dismissed at the Tuesday City Board of Commissioners meeting. He asks how many citizens favor the board action and requests space in the paper for his letter dated August 12 1936 in Roanoke Rapids North Carolina.
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John C. Smith
Kirkland
City Board of Commissioners
Roanoke Rapids
N. C
North Carolina
Roanoke
City Board Repeals Sunday Closing Blue Law
The City Board of Commissioners repealed the Sunday closing ordinance that barred businesses from opening during church service hours. The vote was unanimous after complaints to board members. Cafes stands filling stations and business places will be free to remain open on Sundays.
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City Board of Commissioners
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Local Sanitary Board
Mickie
Woodrow Wilson
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