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Newspaper
Roanoke Rapids Herald
Location
Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1936
Page
13
The City Street Department earns praise for clearing streets and sidewalks after two snowstorms, a winter as severe as 1918. Roanoke Rapids reports unusually few accidents this holiday season due to drivers' caution, with speed named as the main risk. Police note a quiet Christmas period with only one arrest and fireworks causing no disturbances.
Mrs Susan Ivey aged 89 died Monday of pneumonia at her daughter Carrie Ivey's home near Roanoke Rapids. Widow of Robert Ivey, noted Halifax County farmer, funeral at Smiths Methodist Church with Rev J J Boone officiating. Survived by three daughters, one stepdaughter, twenty five grandchildren, twenty seven great grandchildren, one great great grandchild. Pallbearers were six grandsons. Parents mourn loss amid harsh weather.
Police nabbed Cumba in Enfield after a South Weldon sighting by Jessie Allen. He faces five charges including breaking and entering and robbing multiple homes and stealing a car. He claims plans to head for California.
Mattie Ivey declares herself Executrix of Susan F. Ivey estate at Roanoke Rapids NC. Creditors must present claims by January 2, 1937 or be barred from recovery. Debts owed to the estate should be paid promptly. dated January 2, 1936.
Prizes of electrical equipment were awarded to five Roanoke Rapids homes for the best decorated houses and yards during Christmas week. Judges picked five winners in different city sections: G. H. Nash at 417 Roanoke Ave, A. O. George on Monroe St, M. B. Singleterry at 323 Madison St, S. D. Brown at Ledgerwood Hall, and M. M. Moore on Charlotte St. The Kiwanis Club organized the event with support from Virginia Electric & Power Co. and local electrical dealers.
Photographs enlarged tinted framed and finished by Grant's Studio at 317 Jefferson St Roanoke Rapids NC. Also diesel engine training positions offered by Midwest Diesel Institute box 158 city. Apply now.
John H. Vries aged 68, a well known Roanoke Rapids photographer born in Den Helden, Holland, died December 27 at 611 Hamilton Street after weeks of illness. He came to the United States 25 years ago with his wife and daughter, moved to Roanoke Rapids nine years ago, and operated a local studio. Survived by widow and daughter Mrs E Bele Carter of Newsomes, Va. A sister and four brothers remain in Holland. Funeral held Saturday with Rev L I Stell officiating. interment in Newsomes. Pallbearers: W F Joyner, E B Manning, O Griffin, E B Carter, R G Knight, C L Wilson, and Capt Peter Koolwyck.
Mrs. John Enright 64 died at her daughter’s home Monday night December 30. Survived by husband John Enright and children Martha Bryant Roanoke Rapids Mary Enright Norfolk John Enright Jr Norfolk Kelly Enright Walter Enright Littleton and five grandchildren Jolnie Robert Height Dick Burton Margie Nancy Enright and a sister Nan Midgett Norfolk Pallbearers Alex Bullock Willie Brown Larken Keller Curtis Gore Buddy Thompson Jim Vincent Services were held at the home 780 Wil-
Interment followed at Roanoke Rapids Cemetery after a Tuesday afternoon service conducted by Rev Boone at Liams Street location.
Mrs Wilbur Collier, 39, died December 27 at her home near Jackson from pneumonia. Funeral services and interment were at New Hope Church Saturday afternoon. The husband and one son survive. The Colliers were former residents of Roanoke Rapids, moving to Northampton Co several months ago.
Sunday services at 11 a.m. and Wednesday services at 8 p.m. Reading Room open Tuesdays and Fridays 10 to 12. Public invited to attend services and visit the Reading Room at the Woman's Club Building on Jackson Street.
Mrs Frances Denton of Whitakers spent the Christmas holidays with her parents Mr and Mrs N Denton of this city.
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