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Roanoke Rapids Herald

Location

Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1932

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Roanoke Rapids Social Update and Local Openings

Piano by Francis H Cobb pleased listeners Monday afternoon at WHR as Roanoke Rapids notes a rising talent Glarys Steinberg from the area. Villa Hotel in Morehead City set opening June 26 with events. Druggists A N Martin and E Matthews attend State Druggists convention at High Point. Attorney A C Zollicoffer moves offices to Impel Building. Duke Wade renovates his Ave building front. Roanoke Pharmacy adds new stock shelves and tallies. First Christian Church charity supper at Travola Inn Friday 6 to 8:30 pm. Miss Charlotte Ann Emry, daughter of Mr and Mrs C R Emry, graduates from St Katherine’s in Richmond and attends UNC. Blue Bird Barbecue stand opens next to Peoples Theatre. W P Pearce owner offering lunches and drinks.

Blue Bird Peoples Theatre W. P. Pearce

Typhoid Vaccine Push By County Health Official

Dear editor I urge publication of the enclosed list of places and times for typhoid vaccine distribution across Halifax County The health officer notes several current typhoid cases and emphasizes taking vaccine now The schedule covers every day of the week and aims to boost vaccine uptake countywide

Halifax County P. Mitchell Alti Depa

Roanoke Rapids Sought Airfield Details for Tour

An Aeronautical Transportation Corporation letter from Erie Pa asks Roanoke Rapids airport for nearby airports within twenty miles, runway lengths and surface types plus ground facilities. The firm plans to fly two gentlemen on a sales tour and requests prompt details before month’s end.

Roanoke Rapids Aeronautical Transport Corporation of Erie Emporia Esterday Aeronautical Transportation Corporation

Lindbergh Tragedy Notes Aide’s Possible Innocence

Fragmentary text indicates debate over innocence in the Lindbergh case with references to a maid and questioning moments. It mentions a former resident, burial services led by Rev. S. J. Bradley, and interment at a family cemetery near Littleton. Partial lines reference hospital and obituary details.

Newnan Jen Littleton S. J. Bradley Rapids Hospital

Ill Health Tragedy at Poindexter Home Claims Life

Mrs. May Poindexter, 72, died at 6 AM after a pistol shot at her home 300 Washington Street. Police report says the elderly woman, in ill health and dependent, fired a revolver at her head in front of a bureau, the bullet lodging in the wall. Further details awaited.

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Roanok Meet At Hunt Park Attracts Campaign Attention

Supporters say Mo no definite plans yesterday as speaker announces candidacy. Event at Hunt Park during the primary draws attention to the Roanok meet with organizers noting ongoing scheduling and preparation for upcoming activities.

Roanok Halifax

New Mail Service Implemented for Roanoke Rapids

A new Roanoke pids mail service starts with a car leaving at 8 15 a m and 6 45 p m connecting with Atlantic Coast Line mail trains at Weldon. It provides faster outgoing mail and twice daily mail train links at Weldon alongside regular service.

Roanoke Roanoke Rapids Wae Weldon Atlantic Coast Line

Raymond Rightmeyer Appointed Substitute Mail Carrier

Raymond Rightmeyer has been appointed substitute mail carrier for Roanoke Rapids city delivery. The action assigns him to handle postal routes as needed, ensuring continued mail service in the Roanoke Rapids area.

Raymond Rightmeyer Roanoke Rapids

Also Mentioned on This Page

Francis H. Cobb Glarys Steinber Morehead City A. N. Martin E. Matthews High Point A. C. Zollicoffer Smith Building Impel Building Duke Wade Ave Roanoke Pharmacy The First Christian Church Travola Inn Roanoke Avenue 6Th Street Charlotte Ann Emry C. R. Emry St. Katherine’s Richmond University of North Carolina Welden North Crectina Washington Congress Eriz N. C Lindbergh Violet Swarpe Fone Ockefeller John D. Rockefeller Jr May KE Poindexter G. ‘T. Pcindexter Wathington Street Stan NEW Mail Service Reynolds
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