DONT TREAD ON US Over Highway Route Change Controversy
A 1931 petition protests a state plan changing Federal Highway routing from Weldon to Garyaburg via Roanoke Rapids and argues for preserving the Norfolk corridor. The author calls for legal action and political pressure, claiming discriminatory, unlawful tactics threaten the region and its future.
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Roanoke Rapids
Weldon
Pi Hill
Garyaburg
Washington
State Capitol
Union
Norlina
Norfolk
Emporia
Franklin
John Paul Jones Story Stirring Halifax Memorial Debate
Halifax County residents discuss honoring John Paul Jones on his birthday with a Halifax memorial. They question Virginia's claim to the hero, urging joint action and a bicentennial acknowledgment. Local groups promise to respond as the effort moves forward.
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Halifax County
Halifax
Jones
John Paul
North Carolina
Tury
Virginina
Ming Jones
City Board and Mayor Elected. New Term to Begin
The new City Board of Commissioners and Mayor were elected this week. The old board will likely hold a special meeting this month. the new board will be sworn in at the start of August. They plan immediate budgeting and careful action on many small tasks. A new Sanitary Board was appointed and will push water and sewerage installation in the coming months. The city will get busy soon.
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City Board of Commissioners
Sanitary Board
Roanoke Rapids Old Timer notes town improvements and travels
The Old Timer reflects on Roanoke Rapids election logistics and a city siren relocation plan, praises the new Water Filter Plant, and mentions a pending town growth to fifteen thousand. He notes a loan tied to the local Building & Loan and teases a future vacation not taken due to finances.
Local visits noted in scattered Richmond and Rich Square segments
The text records several visits and travels: Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Lynch hosted in Richmond for a few days. T. E. Bryant spent time in Rich Square with his brother Jerry Bryant. Deason spent time along South Creek visiting Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Faison and daughter Lessie in Va.. Mrs. Bray visiting with R. Bray over the weekend.
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Louis
Richmond
Alfred Lynch
T.E. Bryant
Rich Square
His
Jerry Bryant
JH. Faison
Lessie
R. ). Bray
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New Highway Commission
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Scotland
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Squire Edgegate
Sery
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Internat'l Cartoon Co., N
Diawee
Jose Baas
Louis Richard
NGS
Kever Happ
ENS
Ftom Cos
Mr. Chase
Fire Department
Exger
Bet- Rosnoke Rapids
Chase
Tomoke Rapids
New York
Montreal
Canada
California
Texas
Arael
Deas
Bayer
Nixon
Taylor-Matthews Drug CO
Lunsford Long J. Winfield
Long & Crew Attorneys-at-Law
Roanoke
North Caroli
E. P. Brenner Chiropractor
Rosemary, N. C
Netty Buchs
Anganisaische Beales Bsneae
Anand Gente
Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina
Dr. Rizon
Rosemary Drug CO
Honemary
North Carina
Lydia E. Pinkham
Lydia B. Pinkham
Oredra
E. D. Harbour
Rosemith
Carolina
Stedman Stores Co
Roanoke Rapids, N.C
Louis B. Meyer
Office
Rosemary Theatre
W. C. Williams
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