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Newspaper
Roanoke Rapids Herald
Location
Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1942
Page
11
Rich Square and nearby towns report numerous visits and gatherings. Families such as the Davenports Rowells Taylors Hargroves and Colleagues from E C T C Greenville Norfolk Portsmouth Petersburg and Emporia are listed as hosts and guests over the past weekend. A birth announces a son born to Paul Curley and spouse on Friday June 19 at their home.
Ricks Transfer Company of Greenville seeks a franchise to operate a bus line from Williamston to Roanoke Rapids. A Raleigh Utilities Commission hearing is planned for Friday at 10 am in the old Supreme Court building. If granted, two daily round trips would connect with Richmond lines, aiding Williamston Hamilton Oak City and surrounding travelers.
Mr and Mrs Richard Johnson announce the birth of their son Richard Wayne on Friday June 19 1942. The family welcomes the new arrival and shares the joyful news with relatives and friends.
Town Talk notes Bill Riggans of Georgetown and Richard Coope of Fort Eustis visited the city for the week end. Hal Vandergrift and daughter Donnie Mae spent Sunday in Lillington with her grandparents. Frances and Rose McDaniel of Fayetteville visit Wilma McDaniel this week. L W Warren of Rocky Mount visits granddaughter Clifton Smith. John Rutenberg and son John Knight return to Brooklyn after visiting Mrs Pitt.
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