Names of fallen figures listed in remembrance tribute
A long roster of individuals is presented in a solemn list honoring those who gave their lives. The compilation includes Vernon E Whitley Marvin W Scott William H Camp and many others, with surnames Whitby Woodruff Ingram Cook Chambliss White Myrick Whitby and more among the named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon Edgar Whitley
Marvin William Scott
William H. Camp
Robert
May
FH. McCommons
James W. Whitby
Grover Woodruff
Winfield Hasty
Daniel E. Faison
Robert Lee
Moore
Curtisest
Edgar H. King
Robert Lee Ingram
Thomas A. Cooper
Marvin F. Matkins
James G. Whitby
Thomas H. Cook, Jr
Elmer H. Chambliss
Randall White
Robert L. Harris
Joseph A. Crouch
Davie L. Harper
Brutus W. Rook
Robert R. Northington
Eugene Basil Glover
William C. Moody
Frank W. Harris
Wayne C. Green
Rufus
Finch
Lawrence W. Myrick
Walterley
Charlie L. Whitby
Melbourne
Barry Jones
Robert A. Rogers
J. J. Woodrutt
Clinton P. Deberry
Herbert S Edwards
H. Charles Leatherwood, Jr
John Wayne Thomas
Alex Bullock
Frank P. Hunter
Cecil Coburn
Wilbur Anderton
Latt Harris Shearin
Roanoke Rapids Seeks Fifteen Thousand By 1950 Census
Editorial notes strong local belief that Roanoke Rapids inside city limits will reach a population of 15 000 by the 1950 census and at least 25 000 a decade later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roanoke Rapids
Col Davis Disputes Enfield Buzzard Town Ball Score
Col Robert B. Davis challenges a 1890s score published by The State and Roanoke Rapids Herald claiming Buzzard Town defeated Enfield by a lopsided margin. He cites accounts from George Hus and local recollections to present a corrected score and warns editor Milton Wick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. B. Davis
Enfield Progress
Enfield
Buzzard Town
Mr. Hux
Carl
Roanoke Rapids Herald
The
Herald
Milton Wick
Ohio
Crawford Hoyle Compared to Randolph Scott Hero Image
The text touts Crawford Hoyle as resembling the tall handsome movie star Randolph Scott, portraying him as a classic action hero type. It portrays Hoyle as an idealized masculine figure in popular culture.
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Hoyle
Crawford Hoyle
Randolph Scott
Roanoke Rapids Praised as Active Sugar Shortage City
A letter to the editor touts Roanoke Rapids as one of the five and most active cities in the state, linking the town’s progress to a sugar shortage and noting its bustling spirit despite common rural bakeries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roanoke Rapids
Rapids
Spirit of
Roanoke
Homes for Veterans Move Forward in Local Drive
George B Brown, a new Boy Scout executive, reports many inquiries about housing for veterans. The Herald offers to publicize any home building efforts by organizations or individuals. The paper notes a city need for apartment houses and that FHA can fund 90 percent of such projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George B. Brown
Herald
FHA
JAX and JAYS SPORTLITE Feature In Mixed Ameri can Legion Play
Coach Crawford Hoyle’s Ameri can Legion team aims for another win Friday against the Ahoskie Indians at Simmons Park with 745 p.m. start. Pitchers Wheeler or Hasty suit to face the Indians as Conwell returns to the Jays lineup after a suspension. injuries to Coleman and Kimmerle threaten the outfield and season for Coleman, while Blackwell and Skelton boost infield defense with two double plays. Pavlich anchors catching and clutch hitting as Roanoke Rapids schedules eight more home games at Simmons Park through July.
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Wiley Warren
Crawford Hoyle
American Legion Baseballers
Ahoskie Indians
Simmons Park
Roanoke Rapids America Ogion Nine
Simmons
Ahoskie
Elizabeth City
Ith
Edenton
Eliz
Crawford
Loyle
American Legion
Roanoke Rapids
Lowder
Oakes
Biting
Mauric
Legion Nine Opens Slate With 19 3 Win Over Edenton
Legion over Edenton Juniors 19 to 3 as Roanoke Rapids offense explodes in opener. Lowder leads with five RBIs in a 12 hit attack. Hasty leaves after third inning, Ho wards finishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion Nine
Edenton
Troy Hasty
Raymond Howards
Hasty
Hanes Lowder
Teeny Hiting
Lowder
Jim
Alting
Altman
Hassell
Ae Goodwin
Rogerson
Af Bynum
Harrell
Leary
Owens
Lassiter
Bass
Roanoke Rapids
Ay Moore
T. Wheeler
Oakes
Fire damages Tickel's Pool Room in Roanoke Avenue
A smoldering cigarette likely caused a fire at Tickel's Pool Room 900 block Roanoke Avenue early Tuesday. Firefighters responded at 6:40 am, the blaze scorched a ceiling hole but was contained with no major spread.
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Tickel
Roanoke Avenue
Roanoke
Rapids Firemen
Jays Add Pitcher Lawson To Bolster Overworked Staff
In Edenton and surrounding towns the Jays acquire Jack Lawson a right handed pitcher owned by the Pittsburgh Pirates from Salisbury North State League. Lawson is expected to strengthen a weary pitching staff as Croatan games loom with Hig Bot and Martin among top hitters. Jake Daniel returns to Georgia Alabama League after leading New Bern Bears in past season. Billy Baxter rejoined Jays after mouth injury recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitam
Jays
Jack Lawson
Lawson
Pittsburg Pirates
Salisbury
Gashouse Parker
Taboro
Simmons Park
Jake Daniel
New Bern Bears
Herb May
Rocky Mount
Billy Baxter
Pennsylvania
Baxter
Town Talk: Weekend Visits Across Richmond and Nearby
Mrs Asbury of Richmond spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs A O George. Mrs W R Hackney of Rocky Mount returned home after staying with Mr and Mrs Sam Bunn. Mrs J B Eaton Jr and her daughter Judith with Pat and Mrs Perdue visited Richmond on business. Mr and Mrs George O Smith of Wallahalla S C spent days with Mr Smiths brother in law and Mrs T B Glover. The Smiths arrived Friday and left Wednesday.
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Mrs. Asbury
Richmond
A. O. George
W. R. Hackney
Rocky Mount
Sam Bunn
J. B. Eaton, Jr
Judith
Pat
Perdue
George O. Smith
Wallahalla
8. C
Mr. Smith
T. B. Glover
Smiths
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the General Supply CO
Emporia
W. RE. Winn
P. A. Elliott
Jax and
Sportlite
William Wheeler
Peter Rabbit
Conwell
Impeeane
Long Creek Va
Lee Coleman
Red Kimmerle
Merle Blackwell
Ray Skelton
Tarboro
Skelton
Blackwell
Nary
Johnny Pavlich
Big John
Pavlich
Lyfory
Abeth City
Rheabeth City
Croatan
Hig Bot
Martin
Leach
Penney’s
Penney
Danney
Penney's
Fitts-Crumpler Electric CO
Oxford
Towncraft
Seeley
Dad
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