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Newspaper
Roanoke Rapids Herald
Location
Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1947
Page
3
Congressman John P Kerr wins approval of a $3 800 000 appropriation in the 1947 48 Civil Functions bill for the Kes Island Dam as part of the Roanoke River flood control program. The cut from the resident’s request is $1 000 000 yet Kerr’s victory is praised on Capitol Hill.
The Roanoke Mills Company began in 1895 with up to 500 dollars stock. Original plant had 12 096 spindles and 320 looms employing 225. By 1902 it bought 4 584 bales of cotton and made 7 185 52 yards of cloth. present officers include B C Williams and G G Simmons.
The Rosemary Manufacturing Company, incorporated in 1900 with 25 000 stock, began with 4000 spindles and 52 looms employing under 100. By 1946 it operated 46 384 spindles and 1 189 looms, with 1 750 employees, purchasing 721 bales of cotton and selling 11 463 900 yards of cloth.
The Stubbs Veneer Company officially opens in Hali fax County, producing the first single ply veneer last week. Dan H. Stubbs, experienced in veneer manufacture, leads the operation which employs 25 workers and has a 160000 feet per 64 hours capacity with plans to expand staffing as production grows.
AAA warns the gasoline shortage is overemphasized and urges motorists to avoid panic. It tells affiliates that people can safely travel nationwide without fear of being stranded, noting the situation remains tight though recoverable.
National Archives reveal list of Roanoke Rapids and Rosemary postmasters from 1895 onward. The record names Georgie McMurray, Charles R. Gurkin, Bettie McGuckin, William S. Saunders and others with dates ranging 1895 to 1930s, noting office moves and establishment dates.
Incomplete municipal records list Roanoke Rapids mayors from 1897 to 1927 with several gaps. Names include T. L. Emry 1897 to 1898, R. W. Brown 1903–1904, Sydney Lyon 1904–1906, John Saunders 1906–1908, Dr. H. C. Erwin 1908–1910, J. K. Dickens 1910–1912, W. G. Lynch 1912–1915, J. W. Taylor 1915 to 1917, J. T. Chase 1817 to 1920, Dr. W. M. Long 1920–1927, J. K. Dickens 1929, Dr. T. W. M. Long 1929–1990, and George N. Taylor 1930–1980 with later terms listed.
Mrs Horace Rose and daughter from Philadelphia visited her parents Mr and Mrs J H Hines. Miss Vail Hope, at Wilson summer school, joined weekend guest Miss Ann Bunn. Officials say no rationing to individuals is likely and no gasoline shortages unless panic buying or hoarding occurs.
Roanoke Rapids officials announced Dr W H Pruden as president of the County Tuberculosis Association at a Halifax meeting. New officers include Mrs W T Nevile vice president Mrs RH Clark treasurer Mary Gurley secretary and Mrs L G Marshall seal sale chairman. The executive committee features Rev D L Fouts Mrs A S White Dr F W M White and Mrs Charles Boykins. New board members include Rev D L Fouts W H Pruden Mary Gurley Mrs L C Marshall and others.
A. L. Gilliam spent Saturday in Wilson with Mr. Gilliam. Mrs. B. Marshall White-Hurst and children Ann and Johnny flew from Richmond to visit Mrs. White-Hurst's parents in Concord New Hampshire. Charles Fitts and Charles Jr. stay a few days at Nag's Head while De Talley attends summer school at Duke University and visits with his family. J. P Arnold Enfield Dr. F. W. M. White Halifax De GH Woodburn Lyttleton Dr. T. J. Taylor Roanoke Rapids and Rev ROW Stevens of Rononke Ri dh.
The text notes Patterson Mills 1912 production and 1946 figures plus Palensins Company incorporation in 1909 with authorized capital between 30 000 and 500 000. Listed officers include Charles Cohen president T C Williams Jr vice president Wes Ready secretary and R C Wortham Jr treasurer. Plant details mention 10080 spindles on 400 names and 21 people.
Mr and Mrs Calvin Kennemar and daughter Ann Courtney spend the week at Nag s Head. Mrs Sam Burm Mrs Clayton Gurley and Mrs Blair Gibson stay a week in Asheville. Gene Gibson enrolled in a summer camp there. Mr and Mrs Bill Shaw and children enjoy a few days at Nag s Head. Mrs Robert Allen and children Lillian and Margaret of Weldon spent the weekend at Virginia Beach.
WA8 reports acquiring 16183 bales of cotton and selling 20820551 yards of cloth. The brief item notes trade activity and quantities in a concise ledger style.
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