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Newspaper
Roanoke Rapids Herald
Location
Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1931
Page
1
The Roanoke area column notes 500 to 600 voters at a city convention praising a loyal, issue driven organization. It contrasts with past attendance, lauds unity and loyalty, and highlights local political visitors including John Care, Lt. Governor Dick Fountain, and a RoseMary Mie Co. designer nicknamed Commishh Ned Manning. Earl Daughtry travels to Millrook, N. F.
Governor Max Gardner announces July 1 will mark North Carolina’s first state takeover of all roads and bridges, with the state assuming county road maintenance, convicts, and related costs. Counties will cease road funding, vast tax shifts occur, and a seven member State Highway Commissionwill oversee duties from all counties. Continued on back page.
The Roanoke Rapids All-Stars face Slagles Lake at Simmons Park on July 4 in the morning and again at Slagles Lake in the afternoon. Morning start is 10 30 am and the evening game begins at 8 30 pm. The rivalry promises close, hard fought games.
At a board meeting the Roanoke Rapids Hospital directors ruled that children under sixteen may not visit unless accompanied by an adult responsible for their conduct or by special permission from the superintendent.
Loyd Williams was sentenced to six months on the roads on an equor welling charge in Recorders Court Tuesday. The arrest was made by deputy sheriff House sndoffs Dobbins and Green. Williams was operating Lakeside Inn and was custodian of the Fairway until that place burned down. Robert Daughtry spent the week in Burgaw.
A humorous Will Rogers tale recalls a streetcar incident where Rogers bit a conductor after being sassily spoken to. The judge sympathizes, asking about prior trouble. Rogers jokes about trouble with his mother-in-law, implying more fallout when she learns of the event.
Kiwanis Club of Roanoke Rapids passes resolutions at Thursday meeting urging Seaboard Air Line Railway to change the depot name from Roanoke Junction to Roanoke Rapids North Carolina. Agent W Eubank forwards to Norfolk Chief Agent F H Smith with a request to act promptly and inform the club.
Petitioners sent more than 2000 names to the First Assistant Postmaster General requesting consolidation of postoffices and the related service. A Kiwanis Club resolution also accompanied the petitions urging the consolidation.
Betty Florence Stephenson aged 25 died Saturday at Halifax Sanatorium. Funeral services were Sunday at Pleasant Grove Church near Jackson. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. D. B. Stephenson and survived by three sisters Mrs. John King Mary and Fanny Stephenson and Milton and Loyd Stephenson as well as Mrs C M Pitt and daughter Iva Pitt who recently returned from Greensboro where Iva Pitt joined the City Schools faculty for the coming year.
Albert Ritchie known as Tex plans a three night Jubilee in Roanoke Rapids featuring decorations from river to railroad, aerial fireworks, two downtown orchestras, two street dances, bathing beauty contests, and a large 3000 seat reviewing stand. He promises two parades including a novelty express-truck neck load of 200 girls and a business parade, with a daily dozen feats and strongman stunts by Ritchie and appearances by visitors from allied merchants and manufacturers.
The Right Reverend William J. Hafey will officiate at the dedication of the new St John’s Catholic Chapel at Hamilton and Ninth Streets next Sunday at 11 AM. The Litany of the Saints follows the dedication with High Mass sung by Father John Manley. Father Stephen Sweeney will preach the sermon. Father McCourt, the rector, invites all to attend.
The 1928 Chevrolet coach belonging to O. L. Smith was driven by Basil Glover and parked in front of the Candy Kitchen after a Democratic convention. Upon returning from the theatre, Glover found the car missing with no trace to date.
The American Legion will meet Tuesday night at the hand hall on Eleventh Street. Legion member Strong Man Ritchie, a veteran of several wars, will be featured on the program. Officers will be elected and members urged to attend.
Local readers report Roanoke Rapids forms from Rosemary and Roanoke Junction after a consolidation vote. News items from Hertford County Herald and Raleigh News and Observer note the new city’s projected growth, a mayor and about ten thousand residents, with mills driving prosperity.
The first indoor boxing event by the Boy Scouts Troop One and Two drew a large crowd at Simmons Gymnasium. Local fighter Beet Hoggard and young prospects, including Reed and Bryant, faced tough opponents from Suffolk and Roanoke Rapids as Suffolk gained the edge with a draw and a win. The night featured notable bouts and a popular wrestling match, ending with strong crowd reaction.
About 500 to 600 Democrats met at Roanoke Rapids High School to nominate city officers for the July 7 election. Kelly Jenkins, a young attorney, was nominated for mayor by acclamation. George N. Taylor chaired the convention and seconded Jenkins. Several candidates were named for commissioner seats in North and South Wards, with Taylor, Williams, M. D. Collier, and J. M. Taylor among those nominated. The convention adjourned with harmony.
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