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Newspaper

Roanoke Rapids Herald

Location

Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jul 01, 1948

Page

2

One Fourth Of Automobiles in State Are Inspected

North Carolina motor vehicle inspectors report only 131253 cars inspected so far this year. Moor, head of the inspection division, warns new regulations may be issued to accelerate the program. The inspection system, begun last January, operates 38 lanes statewide with only about 30 percent of vehicles inspected by midyear.

Pateigh Des Zeced North Carolina Moor Moore Carona

Deaths Mrs Winnie S Howard 70 in Norwood area

Mrs Winnie S Howard aged 70 died suddenly Wednesday morning at the home near Norwood after services at a local church. She is survived by two daughters Mrs J E Lynch of Rosanke Rai and Marie? of Concord, plus two sisters Mrs Bil Hux and Sallie Eure. Burial followed in the church cemetery.

Winnie S. Howard Winnie Howard Roanoke Norwood J. E. Lynch Rosanke Rai Maggie D. Hudson Maggie Dickens Hudson Johanie Hudson Weldon Beast Church Sedamond Cemetery Clifton Hudson W. Carlisle P.M Brags

Estelle Tilghman Widow of W B Tilghman Dies

Mrs Estelle M Tilghman widow of W B Tilghman died Friday morning after a long illness. Funeral services were held at 12 1 at Wilkerson and Sons Funeral Home with Rev officiating. She had lived in Greenville and is survived by a sister in Greenville two nephews Dr Frank Nottingham of Norfolk and Dr Stuart Nottingham of Norfolk and two nieces Mrs Paul Sawyer of Norfolk and Mrs Harold Hill of Marion Kentucky.

Als Estelle Stason Tilghman W. B. Tilshman Tne SG. Wilkecson and Sons Funeral Home Savvis Church Bi Sisting But Xei Tivedt Greenville Frana Nottingham Norfolk Stuart Mason Nottingham Paul Sawyer Norfolk Va Harold J. Hill Marlon, Ky

Postman Finds Injured Child Then Delivers Mail

The postman Alvie Price on a Texas Chief southbound route saw a year old child sitting between gravel and weeds. He eased the boy from danger and both fell beside the tracks but the mailman located the child’s home and completed his deliveries.

Alvie Price Jey Gene Tuseu Texas

New Planes for U S Air Force Build Up

The United States Air Force plans a phased buildup starting with 70 new aircraft and expanding to 243 bombers. Of these, 162 would be heavy long range types, with 1,405 jet aircraft in total in the program.

Air Force

Town Talk brings visitors and kin to Kill Devil Hills and area

A jumble of names and places details guests and relatives visiting Kill Devil Hills, Nags Head, Manteo, and surrounding towns. The notices mention the Oysiton, Pappen dicks, Bunns, Cam erons, Meadows, and others visiting from Em poria, Lew ish, West Virginia, and North Caro lina. Family visits include trips to Morehead, Burlington, and Lake Meadaska, with neighbors and local residents hosting gatherings and attending assemblies and camps.

4-H Health Improvement program noted in Halifax County

The Roanoke Tapids Events Club backed the 4-H Club Health Improvement drive in Halifax County. They funded a cash prize for health awareness efforts and issued awards to top performers including senior mint winners and junior contenders. County Health officials commented on the program’s aim to boost member health and community impact.

Sury Roanoke Tapids Ehwents Club Hafex County

September mud crop notes and garden tips from Lyone Levine

A garden column outlines soil and mulch practices as Lyone Levine and Router Luc discuss fall planting care. The piece mentions leaves, plants, and cover crops, with advice on mulch, garden maintenance, and conditions in late season. It notes market trends and general agricultural context without sensational detail.

Lyone Levine Router& Luc Toa Hoton Ann Pall Beck

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