Army Roanoke River Survey Delayed to April 1943
The Roanoke River flood control hydroelectric survey will not be finished until April 1 1943 with interim reports possible before then Senator Bailey was told completion is delayed by data needs from the 1940 flood The Yadkin Pec River survey also shifts to January 31 Hearings on the new flood control bill start next Tuesday Interim reports will be prepared for specific projects to allow earlier action Leggett's shoe department advertises detailed fitting for comfort and wear
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Roanoke River
Army Engineers
Congress
Josiah W. Bailey
Chief of Engineers
Bailey
Yadkin-Pec
Senate Commerce Committee
War Department
Roanoke
Yadin-Peepee
Leggett's Shoe Department Offers Wide Range of Footwear
Leggett's shoe department showcases stylish, long wearing footwear for men women and children with sizes and shapes to fit every foot. Milady can find day or evening wear while a complete line of work and dress shoes is available at economical prices. Experienced clerks fit shoes by foot not the shoe, solving a common problem for buyers.
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Leggett’s
Leggett's
Milady
Dozen Arrested For Speeding On Roanoke Avenue
About a dozen motorists were arrested by city police after Roanoke Avenue and the business district adopted an 18 mile per hour speed limit. Other parts of town were also noted for stricter enforcement.
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Roanoke Avenue
Speed Violations Lead to Fines and Transfers in Halifax
Road patrol reports show motorists fined five dollars and costs in mayor's court for minor speedings. Those exceeding about fifty miles per hour were bound over to the county recorder's court at Halifax for further action.
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Mayor's Court
County Recorder’s Court
Halifax
Northampton Defense Group Members Named
A. G. Gay announced the Northampton County Council of Defense has selected its members. Trustees and officials include Dr. W. R. Parker Woodland N L Turner Rich Square E L Norton Jackson Mrs Gertrude Orr Finch Jackson Rev Richard Lloyd Jackson W G Edwards Seaboard Sheriff J C Stephenson Jackson J G Madry Rich Square James Bateman Jackson R W Thompson Garysburg H R Harris Seaboard Allen Shoulders Rich Square Jack Parker Lasker Mrs Alvah Martin Jackson R C Benthall Jr Woodland H Pete Stephenson Severn R H Johnson Conway Lloyd D Garris Margarettsville.
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A. G. Gay
Northampton County Coucil
State of
Jackson
R. W. Thompson
Garysburg
H. R. Harris
Seaboard
Allen Shoulders
Rich Square
Jack Parker
Lasker
Alvah Martin
R. C. Benthall
Miss Bernice Smith Returns From Portsmouth Visit
Miss Bernice Smith returns from a trip to visit her aunt Mrs. Clarence Kirkland in Portsmouth Virginia.
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Bernice Smith
Clarence Kirkland
Portsmouth
Social Notes From Local District
Misses Mattie Lee Taylor and Connie and Mabel Rook spend the week at Virginia Beach. Mr and Mrs John Bryant visit Emporia Virginia with relatives. Friends of Mrs Jake Norw glad to learn she is improving in Roanoke Rapids Hospital and will be glad to hay company.
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Mattie Lee Taylor
Connie
Mabel Rook
Virginia Beach
John Bryant
Emporia
Jake Norw
Roanoke Rapids Hospital
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Leggett's Shoe Department
Leggett's Shoe
Northampton Defense Group
Etchison
Leggett
Jack Rabbit
L.C. King
Bristol, Tennessee
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