Roanoke Rapids Opens New Bus Terminal and Local Ventures
Roanoke Rapids unveils a modern bus terminal built by Carolina Trailways and owner Lee Wheeden, linking to rural towns and offering 24 hour service. The project, plus the arrival of Olympic star Bruce MacDowell as a local advertiser, and the Jewel Box relocation plans signal multiple city benefits and new businesses.
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Roanoke Rapids
United States
Carolina Trailways
Lee Wheeden
Red” Sharp
Bruce MacDowell
MacDowell
Roanoke
Greece
Johnstone Sales Corp
Rochester
N. Y
Moone
Herald
Buckley
Jewel Box
Roanoke Avenue
Mens Clothing
Roy Gooch
Durham
Gooch
Tilley's
Former Cityan Wins Marksman Award At Camp
Word from Headquarters Second Separate Chemical Battalion Edgewood Arsenal Maryland says 2nd Lieutenant William Harris II recently attached to the station by transfer from Reserve Status has qualified as Marksman with the .45 calibre Automatic Pistol. Harris long resident of Morecad City and former Roanoke Rapids resident is UNC graduate.
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Edgewood Arsenal
Maryland
William Harris II
Harris
Morecad City
Roanoke Rapids
University of North Carolina
Funeral Service for Ann D Riggan
Ann D Riggan infant daughter of Herman W Riggan and Mrs Riggan of Warrenton died August 13 in Park View Hospital Rocky Mount after a three week illness due to complications. Funeral was at Mountain View Baptist Church Cemetery Warrenton conducted by Rev R E Brickhouse. Survived by parents sister Jean Herman Riggan Jr maternal grandfather C M Moore Littleton paternal grandmother Mrs J M Riggan of New York, formerly of Warren County.
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Ann Douglas Riggan
Park View Hospital
Rocky Mount
Herman W. Riggan
Warrenton
C. M. Moore
Littleton
Mountain View Baptist Church
Warren County
R. E. Brickhouse
Jean
Herman Riggan, Jr
Litleton
J. M. Riggan
New York
Warren
County
Miss Ann Little Masemore Guest of Mrs Williams
Miss Ann Little Masemore of Wadesboro is the guest of Mrs. W. C. Williams this week.
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Ann Little Masemore
Wadesboro
W.C. Williams
Local Social Notes and Attendees From Coast to Inland
Weldon residents and guests visit Nags Head and nearby towns. Families and individuals travel to Chester Pa, LaGrange, Fort Wayne, Atlantic City and Jacksonville while bridge clubs, house parties, and social visits unfold in Alamance and surrounding areas.
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Cam Tilghman
Nags Head
Pauline Merchant
Chester
Elilie Crouch
LaGrange
B. P. Robinson
Ruth
Fort Wane
Ind
Martha Ellis
la Grand
Bill Wallace
C. S. Vincent
H. G. Nash
Grace Kennedy
J. F. Bounds
C. F. Gore
Clarence King
Fran
Minor Wreck At Second St Intersection
A collision occurred last Friday around 11 am at the Roanoke Avenue and Second Street junction between R. D. Draper and Miss Bertha Walston. Damage was slight and a compromise settlement was reached without police investigation. Public opinion grows for a traffic signal or stop light installation at the intersection.
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R. D. Draper
Bertha Walston
Wilson
Roanoke Avenue
Second Street
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O. Griffin
Emmett Matthews
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Ann D. Riggan
Weldon
Ces King
Cow Day
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W. A. Carter
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John Badenhook
Agnes Moseley
Herbert Poe
Milton Underwood
Norfolk
D. C. Johnson
Harry Webb
Frances Copeland Fof Freemont
Edith May Alston
Cathrine Hardison
Frances Gallege
Virginia Beach
Elizabeth Harvel
Frank Miller
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Estelle Chapel
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Dixie
Continental Distillng Corporation
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Raymond Massey
Abe Lincoln
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Raymond Misseys
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