Water in canal brings renewed power to local industries
The Virginia Electric and Power Company canal is set to regain water by week end, enabling three generators to resume and supply steadier power to industries. Paper mills and Roanoke Mills gain process water and fire protection, while the Sanitary District reconnects to the canal. The canal, repaired after floods, includes a new concrete dam at Ivey Island and reinforced banks, with testing planned once water flows again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Electric and Power Company
Power Company
Manchester Board and Paper Company
Halifax Paper Company
Paper Company
Roanoke Mills Company
Sanitary District
Weldon
Ivey Island
Mollie Whitby Weds Willie Inscoe in Emporia Virginia
Announcement lists the marriage of Mollie Mae Whitby to Willie Inscoe in Emporia Virginia on September 18. The couple plan to reside in Roanoke Rapids. Mrs. J R Melton of Norfolk visits her sister Mrs. R J Rightmyer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jenks Knight
Miriam Gale
Roanoke Rapids Hospital
Mollie Mae Whitby
Willie Inscoe
Emporia
Roanoke Rapids
J. R. Melton
Norfolk
R. J. Rightmyer
State Employment Office to Close for Christmas Holidays
The Roanoke Rapids State Employment Office will close December 23 24 and 25 for Christmas. Claimants with Monday or Tuesday reports will shift to December 30 31 and January 2 as noted. Two continued claims will be taken for each claimant on the adjusted dates. Unemployment office manager W G Cherry Jr announced the schedule. Local social news includes visits from Mrs Burla White and Miss Doris Hedgepeth for the holidays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roanoke Rapids
Unemployment Compensation Commission
W. G. Cherry, Jr
Burla White
Portsmouth
Nelie Fulghum
Doris Hedgepeth
Becker To Play Christmas Dance In Emporia Va
Becker and his orchestra to perform a Christmas Dance in Emporia Virginia on December 26 under the auspices of Company M 116th Infantry Virginia National Guard. The event will be at the Emporia Armory with hopes for a record turnout after last year’s success.
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Bubbles Becker
Emporia
116Th Infantry
Virginia National Guard
Emporia Armory
Becker
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Francis Starke
Henderson
James McDonald
Inscoe - Whitby
McPherson Brothers Beverages
PILOT
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