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Newspaper
Roanoke Rapids Herald
Location
Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1939
Page
2
A reflective column lauds editor Dr. Douglas Freeman of the Richmond News Leader for his luminous moonlit prose. The writer recalls a nighttime drive along Skyline Drive in Virginia and imagines Freeman composing more vivid passages inspired by the scene and distant mountains.
Local column notes an official order to designate No U Turn corners at 10th and 11th and Roanoke Ave 2nd Street has not been carried out. State Patrol and police agree the order would ease traffic, with prior success at 2nd Street showing improved flow and safety. Board changes from the South Ward delayed action amid unclear objections.
The newspaper urged public input on a No-U-Turn traffic policy aimed at safer, saner streets in Roanoke Rapids. The editorial notes the Mayor supports No-U Turns at three corners, despite opposition, and invites citizens to express objections in print.
The Roanoke Rapids Hospital recently added a sprinkler system for fire protection and two large air blower fans for improved climate control. Visitors report enhanced comfort for patients as the facility is studied by Kellogg and Duke Foundations as a model for new hospitals, bringing honor to the city.
Historians duel over baseballs origins while Cooperstown celebrates 1839 as the start marked by Abner Doubleday. Other scholars claim earlier forms of four-bases play, but consensus remains elusive. Regardless, baseball shapes American life, language, and culture enduringly across 48 states.
Members of W O W Poplar Spring Camp No 335 are asked to meet at Birchwood Camp Hall No 55 on Sunday June 18 at 2 PM to march to the cemetery for the unveiling of the Lov R L Edwards monument at 3 PM. Public invited.
The family thanks friends nurses and doctors especially Dr Martin for kindness during his illness at Roanoke Rapids Hospital.
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