Sky Line Drive scenic route in Virginia tops of Blue Ridge
A tourism note highlights Sky Line Drive spanning the Blue Ridge near Charlottesville offering 60 miles of smooth highway with frequent overlooks and picnic grounds plus lodging at ends. It suggests a two day Roanoke Rapids to Richmond Charlottesville itinerary and advises overnight stays at Hampden Hall near Little Washington.
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Shenandoah National Park
Virginia
Roanoke Rapids
Richmond
Charlottesville
Blue Ridge Mountains
Sky Line
Washington, D. C
Hampden Hall
Little Washington, Va
Monticello
Providence, R. I. Journal
Josephine Gorman
Francis J. Gorman
Washington
Deputy Gray Improves After Wounding at Roanoke Rapids
Deputy Sheriff G. F. Gray, wounded last Thursday night, shows signs of recovery at Roanoke Rapids Hospital. Doctors report an improved condition and that he has eaten small amounts of food. The shotgun wound harmed the stomach wall but spared the intestines, with infection noted but no serious complications. The assailant remains in custody as Gray's status is monitored.
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G. F. Gray
Roanoke Rapids
F. G. Jarman
Dobbins Named Chief of Roanoke Rapids Police
H. E. Dobbins became Chief of the Roanoke Rapids Police Department on Monday morning. Mayor Jenkins, after conferring with Chief T. A. Early, relieved Early to end his tenure and placed Dobbins in command of the force.
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H. E. Dobbins
Roanoke Rapids
Jenkins
T. A. Early
Early
Chief Dobbins
Massey Dies After Two Accidents at Roanoke Rapids
Melvin Massey, 16, died Sunday night at Roanoke Rapids Hospital after an accident while diving in a lake. Funeral services were held at his grandmother’s home on Monroe Street with the Rev. J. J. Boone officiating. Interment followed in Roanoke Rapids Cemetery. The death is reported to have been caused by pneumonia contracted after the incident.
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Melvin Massey
Roanoke Rapids Hospital
L. J. Massey
Monroe St
J. J. Boone
Roanoke Rapids
Sanitary district boosts tax rate to 46 cents
The sanitary district board increased the upcoming year tax rate to 46 cents per $100, up from 18 cents. The rise funds the budget and aims to lower the minimum water rate starting December 1. Proponents Dr Murphrey and Hedgepeth voted yes, R E Clanton Jr opposed. The higher rate adds about $17,000 to local mills and roughly $25,000 to total property taxes district wide each year.
Fire Insurance Rates Cut in Roanoke Rapids
New fire insurance rates will take effect this month after the Fire Department upgrade. The North Carolina Inspection and Rating Bureau set the rates, with books to be printed and distributed soon. Expected average savings around 25 percent, totaling four to five thousand dollars annually for policyholders. Local mills unchanged. most homes and businesses with moderate exposure will benefit. The lower rates reflect the new central station, trucks, equipment, and full-time firefighters.
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Roanoke Rapids
Jenkins
N. C. Inspection and Rating Bureau
Roanoke Avenue Widening Approved and Regrading Planned
The State Highway Department reports to Mayor Jenkins that Roanoke Avenue will be widened curb to curb for 500 feet from the city limits to First Street with the same surface as the rest of the avenue at no extra cost. The project includes regrading the steep river mill drop to reduce accident risk at the intersection.
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Roanoke Avenue
Jenkins
State Highway Department
First Street
Man Falls Near Boat During Swim Accident
The individual again swam and reportedly struck a boat causing injuries. He then contracted a cold and developed pneumonia.
Injured Diver From Local Boy Scene Hospitalized
Major Johnson, a local boy, is in Roanoke Rapids Hospital with severe head and neck injuries after diving into shallow water at a nearby swimming hole Tuesday.
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Major Johnson
Roanoke Rapids
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