Associated Charities of Roanoke Rapids forms in 1930 drive
The Associated Charities of Roanoke Rapids was organized in May 1930 by delegates from local churches clubs and lodges. Rev J N Bynum has led as president for seven years and contributed notably. Citizens have averaged over 1000 dollars yearly to aid emergency cases and destitute families during sickness or death. Christmas investigations identify opportunities for aid with 100 percent annual response. This year Kiwanis and Lions clubs sponsor the drive.
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Associated Charities of
Roanoke Rapids
J. N. Bynum
Associated Charities
Drive For Associated Charities
Kiwanis and
Lions Clubs
Masonic Lodge Marks 35 Years Of Roanoke Rapids Roots
Widow's Son Lodge No. 519 Roanoke Rapids organized on November 26 1902 with eight members Now its roster sits around two hundred Original members included H L Driscoll J M Jackson J D Williams T M Moore T B Jones N A Gregg T M House and A L Robertson Since 1905 the lodge has met regularly at the Masonic Hall on the Roanoke Bank & Trust Co building third floor.
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Masonic Lodge
H. L. Driscoll
J. M. Jackson
J. D. Williams
T. M. Moore
T. B. Jones
N. A. Gregg
T. M. House
A L Robertson
Masonic Hall
Roanoke Bank & Trust Co
E. W. Smith Roanoke Rapids Electrical Contractor
E W Smith is a state licensed electrical contractor and dealer in electrical goods in Roanoke Rapids. He has done factory work on large local projects, employs skilled electricians, and offers 24 hour service. He sells light fixtures bulbs refrigerators stoves and radios with the slogan We Service What We Sell. He recently built a home on Hamilton Street.
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Roanoke Rapids
E. W. Smith
Smith
Hamilton Street
Economy Auto Store Opens In Roanoke Rapids
The Economy Auto Store was established in Roanoke Rapids on November 1, 1935 by H. D. Allen and focuses on auto tires and accessories. Located at 932 Roanoke Avenue it sits on what townspeople call Automobile Row due to many auto businesses. Mr. Allen and two other employees run the shop.
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Economy Auto Store
Roanoke Rapids
H. D. Allen
Roanoke Avenue
Automobile Row
Mr. Allen
J J Wade Returns as Grocer and Gin Operator
J J Wade known as Duke reestablished a grocery business now at 1029 Roanoke Avenue. He farms on the side and runs a cotton gin at Roanoke Junction, a friend to farmers in the Roanoke Rapids area. He employs two workers to manage the shop and welcomes old friends when in town.
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J. J
Duke) Wave
Roanoke Avenue
Mr. Wade
Roanoke Junction
Roanoke Rapids
Juniors Have Big Lodge in Roanoke Rapids
Evening Star Council No 58 with over two hundred members meets in Roanoke Rapids as part of the Junior Order of United Mechanics. The group has existed for nearly 35 years and supports two orphan homes that care for 1 500 children. There are more than 400 councils in North Carolina.
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Evening Star Council
Junior Order of United Mechanics
Roanoke Rapids
North Carolina
Roanoke Pioneer W C Allsbrook Opens Five and Ten
Roanoke businessman W C Allsbrook, a former grocer, entered the Five and Ten field in 1983. His main store sits at 252 Roanoke Avenue with a second toy store nearby during Christmas. Three regular staff and seasonal help run the shops.
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Roanoke Rapids
W. C. Allsbrook
Five & Ten
Roanoke Avenue
Allsbrook
Roanoke Furniture & Exchange Co opens in 1934
The Roanoke Furniture & Exchange Co, established at 217 Roanoke Avenue on December 1 1934, has grown under manager G H Rawls. Three employees handle furniture deliveries as the business thrives.
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Roanoke Furniture & Exchange Co
Roanoke Avenue
Rawls Brothers
G. H. Rawls
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Rector Episcopal Church
G. L. Price
1St Baptist Church
F. D. Wilson
Mgr
Roanoke Hardware Co
Byron Gurley Rosemary
F. M. Coburn Merchant
A. N. Martin
Rosemary Drug Co
Lewis Taylor Virginia Electric & Power Co
New Econ
J J Wade
W. C. Allsbrook Five & Ten Store
R. A. Hospital
Rosemary
Roanoke Rapids, N. C
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