Roanoke Ramblings and Odd Local Vignettes
Roanoke Ramblings opens with a quip about agricultural methods from a young student and an old farmer, then shifts to OUR WATCHDOG a humorous piece about a deaf aging dog fondly called Man. The column blends farm life, a quirky bug tale from Patterson Mill, a birthday note for Becky Dickens, and a tease of continued local anecdotes.
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The
Herald
Jim
Man
Hog Hawlett
Fifth Avenue
Head-on Mishap Injures Two In Roanoke River Crash
A Saturday night head on collision near Gaston injured two people and left three others treated for injuries. George Murrin and Robert Us Woodcuts drove cars that collided head on near Roanoke River bridge. Harris sustained a broken foot and was hospitalized, with Louise Neal and Mrs Woodruff also receiving injuries. Patrolman Wise cited driving while intoxicated and careless driving as factors.
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Gaston
Georgee Murrin
Robert Us
Hamilton Street
Roanoke River Bridge
Harris
Roanoky Hospital
Charstate
Wise
Carl Murray Dies in Roanoke Rapids
Carl Murray Roanoke Rapids businessman died at 4 20 am at Roanoke Rapids Hospital He was the sole owner of Roanoke Transit Company Murray service Station and Garage and a local Oldsmobile dealer He was active in the Presbyterian Church and Exchange Club Survivors include his widow Catherine Murray two sons Carl Jr and William one brother Ernest and one sister Funeral arrangements not yet completed
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Carl Murray
Roanoke Rapids
Roanoke Rapids Hospital
Greensboro
Ernest R. Murray
Roanoke Transit Company
Murray
Presbyterian Church
Exchange Club
Catherine Ager
Philadelphia
Carl, Jr
William
Ernest
Roanoke Kiolda
Washing machine smoke prompts fire call at Milton Street
A washing machine smoking near 600 Milton Street led Mrs Wo Gs Bunch to summon the fire department shortly before ten o clock. The incident was reported as occurring in this age.
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Metor
Wo Gs Bunch
Milton Street
Four Dead and $16,000 Damage From 53 Local Accidents
The Roanoke Rapids area reports four deaths and $16,000 in property damage from 53 local traffic accidents in the first half of 1947. Police Chief T. J. Davis notes 6% of city accidents this year, with state figures showing 371 statewide deaths and Halifax county’s eight, while statewide counts reflect a 24% drop over the first half of 1946. He urges continued traffic safety efforts and public awareness to lower fatalities.
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Herald
Roanoke Rapids
T. J. Davis
Yan
State Department of Motor Vehicles
Weik
North Carolina
Halifax County
Gra
Davis
Warias
Stu Martin Honored At Simmons Park Night
More than 2000 fans gathered at Simmons Park to honor Jays player-manager Stu Martin during Stu Martin night. Coastal Plain League officials Frank Neal and Ray Goodman led tributes while Jaycees members and local notables spoke of his impact and the franchise effort in Roanoke Rapids.
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Stu Martin
Ray Goodman
Jays
Frank Williams
Textile Mills
Donora
Ball
Frank Neal
The
Jaycees
Jack Vincent
Allen Pierce
Torhoro
Fran
Coastal Plain
Fariuous
Mississippi
Manhattan
Misua
Jim
Simmons Park
Tarboro Tars
Roanoke Rapids Junior Chamber of Commerc
Tarboro
Coastal Plain League
Stu Mar UN
St. Louis
Ceremonica
Neal
Kanoke Rapids
Jesse Helms
WCBT
Goodman
Ray Goodmon
Roanoke Rapids
Goodmon
Full Park
Pye
Robert Josey Jr Observes 92nd Birthday in Scotland Neck
Robert Josey Jr aged 92 celebrates his birthday in Scotland Neck. A longtime Scotl and Neck resident and businessman, he recalls early town growth, family roots from Powell and Edmondson lines, and decades of community service. He remains active, attends church and supports local affairs, reflecting a life spanning from a farm near Scotland Neck to R C Josey and Co and Josey Brothers. The old tri weekly train from Howards Ferry to Scotland Neck features in his memories.
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Robert Carey Josey
Scotand Neck
Robert Carey
Josey
Roanoke
Rapis
Scotland
Halifax County
Mr. Josey
Scotland Neck
N. B. Josey
Mary Powell
Bertie County
Noah Biggs
Mr. Eige
B. Edmondson
Scotland ‘Neck
R. , C. Josey and Co
Josey Brothers and
Issane
Howards Ferry
Ile Father
Scotland Neck Group Proposes County Hospital Unit
A Scotland Neck delegation asked Halifax County Commissioners to sponsor a 20 bed hospital unit, in cooperation with the Medical Care Commission and the U S Public Health Service. A committee was appointed to study the plan and report next meeting. The project would cost roughly 100000 to 125000 with the county share 2 7 10 percent and additional guarantees of 20000 for year one and 10000 for year two if needed. State and federal funds would cover the remainder.
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Scotland Neck
County Board By & Group
Boreas
Town Board of
Medical Care Commission
Legisature
Weldon Jaycees Sponsor Miss Weldon Contest
Weldon Junior Chamber of Commerce sponsors a beauty contest with a dance to choose Miss Weldon for the Coastal Festival in Morehead City. Twenty three contestants vie for the crown to be awarded at the coronation dance by Weldon Mayor J T Mad Orey. A three judge panel from Roanoke Rapids Williamston and Tarboro selects Miss Weldon, music by Royce Stoerner and his orchestra.
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Dance
Weldon Junior Channel of Commerce
Roanoke Rapids
Williamston
Tarboro
Miss Weldon
Royce Stoerner
Fire call ends with no blaze at laundry near Junction
Local Week notes firefighters answered a Friday night alarm at a laundry near the Junction but found no fire after mistook steam for smoke. The incident is blamed on a faulty perception of steam in the building.
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Falye
Jay
Four Licenses Revoked In Recorder Court
Four men pled guilty in recorder's court to driving while intoxicated and had their operator licenses revoked for 12 months. Joseph A. Turner of Newport News Virginia Joe Wells Jr of Roanoke Rapids Albert W Seans of Warrenton and Jael L Dickens of Roanoke Rapids were fined and costs. Wells arraigned on a gambling charge joined by eight other Roanoke Rapids men. Garland McGee was excepted with prayer for judgment continued on costs.
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Recorder's Court
Phurschy
Joseph A. Turner
Newport News
Joe Wells, Jr
Roanoke Rapids
Albert W. Seans
Warrenton
Jael L. Dickens
Wells
Wong
C. C. Baily
J. O. War Wwick
Basil Davis
Hassel Bridgman
Claude Barnes
Silas Headey
Lindsey" Shearing
Costa
Garland McGee
Willi Davis
White
Josep Green
Raul Jones
Roanoke Kapida
Helen Hatfield
Tme
W. H. Pruden
Helen Matfield
W. W. Edmondson
Hoanoke Rapids
Carter
Ruben Boyd
Weldon
David Lewis Lyles
James Hale
Fire wipes out cherry tree near Madison Street
Firemen were called to the vicinity of 49 Madison Street Wednesday at noon after a large cherry tree ignited while trash burned nearby. No property damage beyond the tree was reported.
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Madison Street
Noo
First Football Drill Set for Roanoke Yellow Jackets
Rockfellow Venters announces Roanoke Raplix Yellow Jackets first practice on Wednesday, August 27, for the local high school gridiron squad. The notice confirms the start of preseason drills and marks the team’s preparation window.
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Rockfellow Venters
Roanoke Raplix Yellow Jackets
Superior Court Recesses Early For Mob Parley
The court recessed early as officers and officials discussed the Northampton mob case. Governor Gregg Cherry and Judge Paul Wrizzle led talks on the Northampton grand jury failure to return a true bill in the Ric Square kidnapping case. Sentences were handed to several defendants including Nanny Shelvy for manslaughter and Willie Smith for burglary, with others receiving terms for assault and larceny.
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Raleigh
Northampton
Gregg Cherry
Paul Wrizzelle
Halifax
Gay
Nanny Shelvy
Hobquint Negress
Kentfa
Lust
Pete Shields
Wom
Shields
Frizzelle
Ernest Tyler
Ric Square
Rich Square
Willie Smith
Enfiv
Grand Jury Reports Jail Conditions In Halifax County
The Halifax County Grand Jury reports on county jail conditions noting 14 inmates and widespread needed repairs including corroded water pipes, poor sanitation, and a hospital faucet need. Other jails Roanoke Rapids Scotland Neck Enfield Littleton Weldon show mixed results with broken mattresses lack of officers and missing window panes. County Home and Sanitorium findings match prior recommendations with calls for extra inmate care and improved facilities.
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Hal Rang Guy
W. H
Burgwyn
Superior Court
Halifax
Halifax County
Grand Jury
Roanoke Rapids
Enfield
Scotland Neck
Littleton
Weldon
Grand
Judge and Solicitor Meet With Chief Executive
Judge Paul Frizzette and Solicitor Ernest Tyler state that General Harry McMui nd SBI Director Walter FP. Anderson attended a lengthy conference Wednesday morning with Governor Grege Cheney in Fits. Cherry's office gave no date or place for the Northampton alleged case hearing. The conferees are expected to discuss upcoming actions.
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Paul Frizzette
Ernest Tyler
Harry McMuind
SBI
Walter FP. Anderson
Grege Cheney
Fitt
Cherry
Northampton
Health Officer Returns From New York Poliomyelitis Course
County Health Officer Dr. Robert F. Young returned from a poliomyelitis refresher course at Knickerbocker Hospital New York City on a Halifax County Infantile Paralysis Foundation scholarship. The program involved Dr. Philip Stimpson and Dr. Weaver detailing aims to eradicate the virus, build immunity, and treat after effects. Dr. Young will publish articles outlining the course and its implications for local health work.
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New York Hospital
Robert F. Young
Knickerbocker Hospital
New York City
Halifax County
Young
Phillip Randolph
Hapel Hill
National Foundation
Weaver
Roanoke Rapids Secretary Attends Merchants Institute
Mrs Elva Martin secretary of the Roanoke Rapids Merchants Association will attend the second annual training institute for merchants association secretaries at the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill August 17 23 Representatives from ten states mainly in the Southeast will join North Carolina Virginia Georgia Florida Alabama Tennessee Missouri Ohio Illinois and Iowa About 48 have registered and enrollment may reach 75 The program runs daily from 8 am to 4 pm with a final exam Friday
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Chapel Hill
Elva Martin
Roanoke Rapids Merchants Association
Merchants Association
University of North Carolina At
Martin
George D. Colclough
Burlington
Associated Credit Bureau of
North Carolina
Associated Credit Bureau of the Southeast
Bureau and Association
Virginia
Georgia
Florida
Alabama
Tennessee
Missouri
Ohio
Illinois
Towa
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Animal Kingdom
G. W. Ferguson
Monroe Street
Patterson Mill
Tuesay
Becky Dickens
Seo
Jam Simmons Park
Tudor
Home
Dick Herbert
Phato Ly Tudor
Robert Josey, Jr
Weldon Jaycees
Miss
Bedeo
D. Martin, Jr
Clyde Desmond Martin, Jr
Washington Street
Naval Aviation College
Naval District
John Wilbourne
Frank Ment
Roa Inoke Rapids Merchants Association
Emerson Omelis
C. A. Wyche
Henry B. Kendall
State Employment Security Commission
Neasensio
G. Washington
Powntate
Willian
Sudan
Provideivale
Fotentate
Th Rapids Country CI
Avenue
10Th
FOP
Nancy Sheley
Koffin
Gene Austin
Sam Clanton
Ernest Arlington
Roanoke Rapids Merchants Asso
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