Public library need stressed by Mayor Polk speech
Mayor W. T. Polk of Warrenton urged expansion of free public libraries in North Carolina. Speaking to the Roanoke Rapids Kiwanis Club, he traced library history, noted state per capita gaps, and praised city libraries as democratic, educational anchors for all ages. He cited Gastonia as an example and linked libraries to progress and free thought.
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W. T. Polk
N. C
Citizens Library Movement
Roanoke Rapids Kiwanis Club
Polk
Warrenton
North Carolina
Bahnson Weathers
University of North Carolina
Frank Graham
Citizens Library
Mr. Polk
Halifax County
Gastonia
Polls
New England
Edison
Ford
Wright Brothers
Former Owl Ken Kavanaugh Stars for LSU as All American
Ken Kavanaugh former Roanoke Rapids Owl and LSU end and linebacker earned first team honors on three national All American selections Bill Stern Kate Smith and United Press. He starred with three receptions and a pick six on Holy Cross debut and led LSU to early season prominence. Other Owl standouts Billy Gibson and Frank Chambers also earned post season recognition with Georgia Tech Orange Bowl and Mississippi State.
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Ken Kavanaugh
Roanoke Rapids Owls
Louisiana State University
Kavanaugh
Bill Stern
Kate Smith
United Press
LSU
Holy Cross
Owl
Billy Gibson
Frank Chambers
Gibson
Georgia Tech
Chambers
Mississippi State
City Ready As Christmas Season Closes In
The city embraces Christmas bustle with late shopping hours, post office parcel post and greeting card surges, stores extending hours, and traders planning for the holiday rush. Schools adjourn for vacation, teachers and students look forward to Florida trips, and Roanoke Rapids merchants sigh with a year’s end.
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Ragamuffins
Post Office
Parcel Post
Florida
Roanoke Rapids
Weldon Lions Sponsor Christmas Dance December 20
Weldon Lions Club to host a Christmas dance on December 20 featuring Count Milgrom's 11 piece Orchestra from Rocky Mount. The 10 to 2 event, with admission at popular prices, raises funds for an eye clinic in Weldon in January. The club has a history of blind work and sight preservation, providing glasses to those in need.
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Lions Club of
Weldon
Count Milgrom
Rocky Mount
Weldon Lions
Lions
Weldon Club
Stores Open at Nite Next Week for Shoppers
Roanoke Rapids stores plan to stay open at night starting Monday December 18 for last minute shoppers. Secretary of the Merchants Association Mrs Lillian Belle Thorne warns on maximum hours for women and minors during the week before Christmas. The Trade Days program ends December 23.
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Roanoke Rapids
The
Merchants Association
Lillian Belle Thorne
Thorne
Christmas Party at Rosemary Baptist Church
B A U meets at Rosemary Baptist Church for a Christmas party Tuesday evening with Santa Claus giving each member a candy stocking and a beautiful gift. Rev F W Haynie and guests enjoyed ice cream and cake along with several named attendees.
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B.A U
The
Rosemary Baptist Church
Santa Claus
F. W. Haynie
P. A. Cook
H. T. da- R. L. Bryant
J. O. Overton
W. T. Burk
L. F. Wood
A. W. Bit
E. T. Blowe
Pattie Shes
Mrs. Z
J. W. Britton
L. Ses
Evelyn Johnson
Margaret and
Ruby Blowe
Whitaker visitors and out of town shoppers listed
Mrs J M Etheridge of Whitakers visited the city Friday. Miss Lucy Mason Holt of Willoughby Beach and Mrs J H Dunham of Pleasant Hill were among out of town shoppers Saturday.
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J. M. Etheridge
Whitakers
Lucy Mason Holt
Willoughby Beach
J. H. Dunham
Pleasant Hill
Fractured Arm From Escalator Fall at Richmond Dept Store
Mrs. J. M. Rice of 225 Jackson Street fractured her arm when she fell on an escalator in a Richmond department store, believed to be Miller and Rhoads. She received medical aid in Richmond and was later treated at Roanoke Rapids Hospital. The break occurred above the elbow.
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J. M. Rice
Jackson St
Miller and Rhoads
Richmond
Fair
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Owl All-America
Sidney
Essex, N. C
B.A.U
Flying Club
Emporia, Va
Dick Harmon
the Fair Shoe
Roanoke Ave
N.C
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