Roanoke Ramblings and Cotton Bloom Rush
The Roanoke Herald notes the first cotton blooms of the season arriving from Northampton and Halifax counties on June 27 with several farms reporting blooms. Reports also mention a motorized wheelbarrow sighting on East Second Street and a former driver examiner Buck visiting the office before moving into meat equipment sales. A separate item describes a blackout in Flagstaff caused by a powerline accident resulting in charred remains near a crossarm and toppled poles.
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Herald Office
Arly
Northampton County
Howard Moody
Roanoke River
Halifax County
J. T. Walker
Halifax
W. Hockaday
Roanoke
Roanoke Rapids
John Dixon
Eddie Goldston
Goldston
Cy Benn
John
Ston
East Second Street
Buck
Highway Patrol
Elzabeth City
Bigan
Hies
Zagies
Flagstaff
Aziz
Caplen
Pexchei
Arizona
Corminaums
Halifax School Study Committee Formed at Meeting
A Halifax County meeting appointed a committee to study the Halifax High School situation and make recommendations to authorities. Members include Mrs Fayne Norman Mrs Quentin Gregory Rev W Kreamer W R Caudle and C H Boykin. The district seeks to halt enrollment decline and maintain staffing by possible consolidation with another school. The panel will examine options and report to County school officials.
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Halifax
Halfaigh
Fayne Norman
Quentin Gregory
W. Kreamer
W. R. Caudle
C.H. Boykin
Halifax High School
W. Henry Overman
C And D Drivers Rush To Meet Exam Deadline
In Roanoke Rapids C and D drivers rush to meet the deadline for new licenses as EP Davis, the local examiner, notes many have not yet taken required tests. Renewals for chauffeurs with licenses expired June 30 are due annually. Violations carry at least a 25 dollar fine or 30 days imprisonment. Exams begin today for E and G drivers with hours from 9 to 1 and 2 to 3:40 on weekdays and 9 to 12 on Saturdays.
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Davis
Roanoke Rapids
Exchange Club Outing Serves Up Safe Supper Evening
Members of the Exchange Club and their wives enjoyed a safe supper at Hockaday Pend esday evening. Fred Womili Jr. headed the committee planning the affair with McNeil, Laman Lyerly, and A. By ite serving on the committee.
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Exchange Ub
Hockaday
Fred Wo Miil, Jr
McNeil
Taman Lyerly
A. Byite
Permits Near Three Million for First Half 1948
Building permit activity surged in the first six months of 1948, reaching $2,769,560. Commercial, industrial, and modeling construction drive the rise with $2,569,360, far above last year's $88,650 for the same period. New home permits totaled $216,400, down from $118,900 in 1947. June 1948 shows six new home permits for $41,500 and three other-building permits totaling $3,500, a drop from June 1947 totals of $67,750.
Cemetery Being Vastly improved in Warrenton
Warrenton is making a vast improvement to Fairview Cemetery with mowing, trimming hedges, removing limbs, and moving trees. Charles Tucker supervises, funded by cemetery dues and private donations. future cleaning will be limited to association members' graves.
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Warrenton
Fairview Cemetery
Charles Tucker
Meintere
Cemetery” Association
Tucker
Wildlife Officials In Warrenton Inspect Plantings
North Carolina Wildlife Commission officials visit Warren ton to survey bi color lespeder a plantings used as game food. J F Thompson, head of the county Soil Conservation department, notes about 10 acres planted each year for the past three years, though exact county acreage is not specified.
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Warrenton
North Carolina Wildlife Commission
J. F. Thompson
Soil Conservation Department
Weldon Man 73 Dies by Own Action
J Henry Marks 73 of 416 Cedar Street Weldon died at Loke Rapids Hospital after shooting himself with a rifle. Coroner says no inquest. notes left. Funeral set at Scotland Neck Funeral Home with burial in Scotland Neck Cemetery. Survivors include wife Maude Howell Marks daughter Mrs J E Cowdrey sister J G Trueblood brothers C F of Tillery Willie Marks and three grandchildren.
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Weldon
J. Henry Marks
Cedar Street
Loke Rapids Hospital
RB. Blow
Rufus Britton
Marks
Scotland Neck
W. D. Morris
W. M. Warren
Stores Open Midweek After July Fourth Closures
Roanoke Rapids grocers and banks will close Monday in observance of the Fourth of July with all stores and banks shuttered. John Hancock is recalled from 172 years ago, and the Merchants Association notes stores will reopen all day Wednesday July 7 to offset the holiday.
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Roanoke Rapids Merchants Association
John Hancock
England
Association
John Tyler Winslow Causes Police Station Stir
At Home Champion TL Lost from his home, five year old John Tyler Winslow stayed at the police headquarters until his mother retrieved him. During the stay he emptied all 28 private mailboxes of officers, damaged a hydrometer used for antifreeze in squad cars, and hung by his heels from wires beneath the radio equipment.
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Champion
John Tyler Winslow
General County Budget Released By Auditor General
Halifax County budget figures for 1948 49 show a $721 168 10 general operating budget with proposed tax rate 65 cents and estimated revenue of $721 168 75 from taxes and other sources The county plans $204 571 for general operations $137 021 from non tax sources and $87 500 from the 65 cent levy The school budget stands at $130 000 current and $200 000 capital with 12 cents of tax revenue for current and outside revenue and 18 cents for capital The health department requests $33 490 with seven cents of tax revenue The welfare department totals 24 180 old age assistance 12 207 aid to dependent children 4 992 poor relief 24 500 and debt service 38 918 75 The proposal reflects a 63 cent tax rate and was approved for publication after Monday budget discussions by the county commissioners.
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Halifax—C
Vinnon
Halifax County Accountant
Halifax County
Health Department
Welfare Department
Patterson Will Discontinue Third Shift At Mills Here
The Halifax County Board of Elections announced official tallies from Conoconara in Saturday's second primary. Johnson led Weldon precincts 73 to 40, contributing to a total of 2845 for Scott and 2577 for Johnson, with Weldon adjusting unofficial counts to 241 for Scott and 240 for Johnson among final tallies.
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Patterson
Halifax County Board of Elections
Conoconara
Tower
Johnson
W. Kerr Scott
Weldon
Scott
4-H Club Winner Sarah Ann Butts
Halifax resident Sarah Ann Butts daughter of Mr and Mrs L M Butts Route 2 has been chosen to represent North Carolina at the National Danforth Training Camp on Lake Michigan August 20 15 She earned the honor for leadership and community 4 H activity Two scholarships fund tuition for two weeks at the American Youth Foundation Leadership Training Camp In Patterson Mills Company Frank C Williams announced the third shift would be abolished effective July 10 costing 150 jobs with production shifting to two five day shifts per week due to decreased demand for cotton sheeting The plan includes severance and vacation pay for affected workers while remaining staff keep current shifts
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Sarah Ann Butts
Halifax
L. M Butts
Route 2
North Carolina
Lake Michigan
Miss Butts
Sarah Ann
American Youth Foundation
Frank C. Williams
Patterson Mills Company
Patterson Mill
A. Meikle
Williams
New York
Meikle
Three Sons Post $100 Reward For Clues In Murder
Scotland Neck reports progress in the murder case of James H. Smith, a local colored farmer. His three sons posted a $100 reward for information leading to the arrest of the person or persons responsible. Smith was shot in the right eye with a 12 gauge shotgun on the evening of the 19th, and the coroner’s deputy ruled the death a murder. Coroner Rufus Britton said the inquest remains open pending further investigation.
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Scotland Neck
James H. Smith
Smith
Rufus Britton
Busy Opening Day At Lane No 34 Inspection
Lane No 34 opened on Jackson Street West Sixth Street Roanoke Rapids with four inspectors checking vehicles for mechanical defects. Supervising inspector E G Whitehurst of Bethel oversees J W Crickmore J P Thorne C M Williams and I O Jones as cars buses and trucks queued for inspection across morning and afternoon sessions through July 6 with additional trips planned August 19 to 24.
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Jackson Street
West Sixth Street
Roanoke Ave
E.G. Whitehurst
Bethel
J. W. Crickmore
Roanoke Rapids
J. P. Thorne
Weldon
C. M. Williams
Bailey
I. O. Jones
Fairfax
Xme
Rosemary Factory retires long serving 1150 HP Westinghouse motor
After forty two years of operation the 1150 horsepower Westinghouse motor in Rosemary Manufacturing Company’s number two weave room was switched off for the last time as modernization replaces the loom drive with individual motors. Nine veteran workers with a combined 355 years of service witnessed the retirement and paid tribute.
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Rosemary Manufacturing Company
Xistence
Westinghouse
Charlie Speight
Speight
Rosemary
Stanley
Thomas
Skinner) Brown
Lynn Shell
Jay Sanders
Jim Barton
Henry T. Davis
John Buck
Paola
Pete Harris
Buck
Burton
Tom) Powell
Jim Batton
Pete) Harris
Herald Phoio
Roanoke Mill Union Demands Wage Hike and Protections
Officials of the local CIO Textile Workers Union said nine employees met with Roanoke Mills Company officials as part of ongoing talks over a contract. Demands include a 15 cent yearly wage rise, union security, seniority, hours and overtime provisions, six paid holidays, an insurance program, graded vacations, time and a half for Saturdays, double time for Sundays, and one and a half for overtime beyond eight hours in a day. A grievance and arbitration clause is also sought. Negotiations continue with another conference planned for Friday July 2.
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CIO Textile Workers Union of Ax
Roanoke Mills
Bright gold dog tags issued for Roanoke Rapids dogs
City clerk announces July 1 1948 to June 3 1949 as tag period with 750 bright gold metal tags available for every dog in Roanoke Rapids. Dorothy Shearin notes the supply covers the city’s canine residents and encourages owners to obtain them.
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Dorothy Shearin
Roanoke Rapids
Josey Sworn In As Solicitor
Robert C. Josey of Rosnoke Rapids was sworn in as county solicitor to fill the unexpired term of Wade H. Dickens, following his resignation. He won the Democratic nomination and will serve four years. Warrenton Fire Company was called to extinguish a truck blaze started by crossed wiring under the hood, causing little damage.
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Robert C. Josey
Rosnoke Rapids
Wade H. Dickens
Josey
Dicken
Warrenton
Warrenton Fire Company
W. W. Taylor
Unemploy ment Benefits Tied to 1947 Wages in NC
North Carolina Employment Service announces that unemployment payments for claims filed after July 1 will be based on 1947 earnings. Pre July 1 claims receive benefits based on 1946 wages. Eligibility requires total or partial unemployment, ability and availability to work, willingness to accept suitable work, and registration at the local office. Weekly benefits run about half the average weekly wage, with a maximum of 20 for 16 weeks. Aurelian Springs veterans training classes visited the Pinetops agricultural experimental station to observe tob.
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Aes
N. C
Carolina
North
Sea
Aurelian Springs
Pinetops
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Harding
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W. G. Edwards
Ellis Taylor
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Herald
General County
Rosemary Mill
Cio-Roanoke Mill
Rover
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