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Roanoke Rapids Herald

Location

Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1932

Page

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Green reappointed Halifax County Attorney by Board

George C. Green of Weldon was re appointed County Attorney of Halifax County by the Board of Commissioners Monday. The vote was not unanimous. The small son of Mr. and Mrs. Max Frank was injured when a pile of cordwood fell on him, suffering a fracture and head lacerations. his condition is improved today. Roanoke Rapids stores grow more Christmasy daily. The Herald issues of the 15th and 22nd offer varied discount ideas at low prices. Jeff Bob Reynolds sworn in as United States Senator. Alfred N. A Martin, Frank Kemp, Carroll Wilson and 250 others listed in the report. Lame Ducks claimed they voted against the Garner resolution over steam roller methods. Bids for Roanoke Rapids Sanitary District water and sewer system to be opened Monday at 10 o clock at the High School Auditorium. Continued inside.

George C. Green Weldon Halifax County Board of Commissioners Max Frank Roanoke Rapids Watch Herald Jeff Bob Reynolds Uni C. B. Brickell

Band Concert Sunday by Eastern Carolina Concert Band

The Eastern Carolina Concert Band will give a free public concert at Roanoke Rapids High School auditorium Sunday at 3 PM. Conducted by J. W. Saunders with members from Kinston Rocky Mount Wilson Nashville and Roanoke Rapids the group features about 35 players. After the concert band members will join Kiwanis Club for dinner at 6 PM with Mayor Kelly Jenking and Wilson Kiwanis Club president officiating.

Man Roanoke Rapids High School Carolina J. W. Saunders Roanoke Rapids Kinston Rocky Mount Wilson Nashville Roanoke Rapids Kiwanis Club Kelly Jen- King Oi? Wilson Kiwanis Club

Boy Scouts Reorganized Led by T. W. Mullen in Roanoke Rapids

Under Roanoke Rapids leader T W Mullen the Boy Scouts are reorganizing with Troop 1 at Pan Church. Fifty boys attended Tuesday night as Scout Executive Benbough of Rocky Mount spoke. Ned Manning leads Troop 1 and others plan five troops with at least 32 boys each. Leaders present include Bill Alligood Clyde Liske Byrom Gurley and Rev D M Sharpe. Mullen announced a scout masters school on Thursday December 15 and Central Council meeting on the third Thursday. Roanoke Rapids Council members include Mullen Hugh Bradley Charley Davis Mac McGee Jake Burton G M Gurley and Carroll Wilson.

T. W. Mullen Roanoke Rapids Pan Church Benbough Rocky Mount Ned Manning Bill Alligood Clyde Liske Byrom Gurley D. M. Sharpe Mullen Central Council Mr. Mullen Hugh Bradley Charley Davis Mac McGee Jake, Burton G. M. Gurley Carroll Wilson

Mrs Mary Gibson Hosts Evening At South Rosemary

Miss Mary Gibson entertained her bounge club Monday evening at her home in South Rosemary. Mrs JD D Woodruff was a guest.

Mary Gibson South Rosemary JD. D. Woodruff

Kiwanis elects Charley Davis Roanoke Rapids president

Charley Davis, longtime Roanoke Rapids City Schools superintendent, elected Kiwanis president at the club’s annual meeting. Induction set for Dec 29. Alfred Martin becomes 1st vice president with Joe N. Bynum secretary and Paul A. Reid treasurer. 1933 directors named and three new members joined: Frank Sherry, Lyle M. Wilson, William Alfred Thorne.

Peoples Theatre William Alfred Thorne Rosemary Roanoke Bank & Trust Co

Jacket Football Letters Awarded to 23 Players

Coach Crawford Hoyle awarded monograms to 23 Jacket football players on Monday for the season. Recipients include Phillip Newton William Gaylord J D Edwards Joe McCommons Henry Hardison Zeke Webster Robert Davis Thurman Hux Clyde Mills Wilson Byrd Harry Cannon Gene Shell Herman Tickel Haskell Dobbins Wilton Dickens Irvin Dickens Chester Allsbrook Elmer Starke Yates Brown Woodrow Garris Butler Brown Allen McNeil Ollie Acree.

Crawford Hoyle Phillip Newton William Gaylord J. D. Edwards Joe McCommons Henry Hardison Zeke Webster Robert Davis Thurman Hux Clyde Mills Wilson Byrd Harry Cannon Gene Shell Herman Tickel Haskell Dobbins Wilton Dickens Irvin Dickens Chester Allsbrook Elmer Starke Yates Brown Woodrow Garris Butler Brown Allen McNeil Ollie Acree

Mrs. D. D. Woodruff Visits Sister in Emporia

Mrs. D. D. Woodruff of Emporia is visiting her sister Miss Fannie Harris.

Mrs D. D. Woodruff of Emporia Fannie Harris

Weldon Misses From 1932 Auto License Notice

A Raleigh error omits Weldon as a designated sale location for 1933 auto license plates. Weldon will sell the tags as usual, starting December 15 at Bounds Motor Co. after the date.

Weldon Bounds Motor Co

Cheek Chooses Cagers for Jackets Basketball

Oly 16 candidates reported for first practice Monday night as Tom Cheek takes over Yellow Jackets basketball duties. Six lettermen return led by Wilton Dickens Chester Allsbrook Joe McCommons Phillip Newton Yates Brown and Irvin Dickens. Others include Elmer Davis Edgar Kirk Allen McNeil James Simms Zeke Webster Milton Bennett J. D. Edwards George Sullivan with more to report.

Oly Yellow Jackets Tom Cheek Hoyle Cheek Wilton Dickens Chester Allsarook Joe McCommons Phillip Newton Yates Brown Irvin Dickens Elmer Davis Edgar Kirk Allen McNeil James Simms Zeke Webster Milton Bennett J. D. Edwards George Sullivan

Christmas Program at High School Auditorium

The 81 class will present a Xmas program in the High School auditorium on Friday December 16 at 10 25 a m. The program includes orchestra music Christmas carols quartets assembly singing and a Christmas play. Gifts for white Christmas from the High School will be presented. The public is invited.

Frdday

What No Christmas Play At High School Auditorium

The Rosemary P. T. A. presents What No Christmas Friday at 8 pm in the high school auditorium. Admission is 10 and 15 cents with proceeds benefiting Rosemary School needy children.

Rosemary P. T. A Rosemary School

Roanoke Rapids to Open Sanitary Bid Process Monday

Monday December 12 marks a major day in Roanoke Rapids as the Sanitary District bids open at 10 am in the High School auditorium. The local Sanitary Board, Spoon & Lewis engineering firm, and attorney Mc Daniel Lewis will oversee bids for sewerage, outfall, pumping, water distribution, and a half million gallon elevated tank. Local material preference, wage rules, and 30 hour weekly limits are specified, with updates promised to subscribers as work proceeds over a year or more.

Roanoke Rapids Sanitary Board A. J. Young H. D. Camp J. W. Taylor Spoon & Lewis McDaniel Lewis Bond J. R. Allsbrook Sani- Cary Hoanoke Ravids

Death of H. F. Twisdale Prominent Local Farmer

H F Twisdale died suddenly yesterday morning from heart failure at age 71. Funeral services were held today at 1 30 with Rev J Starnes officiating. Interment followed in Brunswick County. He was a well known farmer on Bolling Road near the city and is survived by his wife and several children including D Katz of Richmond H G Twisdall of Oxford and Joe Twisdale of this city.

H. F. Twisdale J. Starnes Brunswick County Bolling Road Mr. D. Katz Richmond G Twisdall Oxford Joel Twisdale

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