Roanoke Ramblings and Local Social Notes
Roanoke notes include Miss Lib Price Hines hosting a party for Mrs H M Browder at her Weldon home with summer flowers and gifts of silver. New radio equipment shown by Chief of Police Davis links the town with county patrol cars and major cities for faster officer deployment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. M. Browder
Lib Price Hines
Weldon
Gordon Goodale
Hiss
Heath Lee
Taylor Stephenson
Virginia Sledge
A. C. Sledge, Jr
Mes Demes
H. M. Browder, Jr
David Dickens
Virgini Sutter
Bette Davis
Sara Thompson
Margaret Taylor
Frances Mu
Davis
Wilmington
State Highway Patrol
Malaria Control Program Progress Report
Health officer details a spring malaria control program run with the State Board of Health. DDT spraying covered about 1500 homes across areas including Halifax and Roanoke Rapids, with no citizen cost. The effort aims to reduce malaria and other insects, with continuation planned through July and requests for service via doctor’s certificate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halifae Ith
Eoo
State Board of Health
Halifax
Roanoke Rapids
Lincoln Heights
Norfleet Station
Spring Hill
Titlery
Mnfield
Rock Mountain
Weldon
Darlington
Roanoke River
Melario
Youth Fellowship Club Meets at New Hope Church
The Youth Fellowship Club of New Hope Methodist Church met Sunday at the Howell home. Maxine Case read The Open Grave, Rev. Mades led prayer, and members discussed Constructive Military Training after games. Refreshments served to Milton Wall and others, including Rev. Maides. A separate note mentions Le Roy Brondle, a seven year old colored boy, taken to Duke Hospital for examination after a local incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Youth Fellowship Club
New Hope
Milton Wall
J. B. ‘Thompson
C. Waters
Don Cameron
Jimmie Hockaday
Roy Harrison
Florence King
Ella le Jen- Jans
Maxine Case
Oma ‘Lovkamon
Norma Jean
Wall
John Maides
W. D. Hall
Leroy Brondle
Garyeburg
Roanoke Rapids Hospital
Duke Hospital
Durham
Halifax Prison Camp Sit Down Strike Ends Quietly
A sit down strike at Halifax State Prison Camp ended after about two and a half hours when 11 inmates surrendered following an ultimatum from camp supervisor J. T. Thomason. The protest over breakfast fried bologna and sides led to solitary confinement for the participants and potential further disciplinary actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halifax
Nea Halifax
J.T. Thomason
Thomason
Jst
Pritomers
Roanoke Rapids
Ernest Brigman
Jude Barkley
Frank Daxh
Harry Lewis Farmer
Priaria
Advertising Rates To Be Increased By The Herald
The Herald announces a 20 cent per inch rise in advertising rates effective July 1. Rising costs, including newsprint at 184 a ton, have reduced ad income below payroll, but circulation has grown. Management asserts continued investment in news quality and wider circulation for local merchants and the public in Roanoke Rapids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herald
Additio
Heralds
Deaths: Frank L. Rose 88
Frank L. Rose, 88, died Tuesday after a short illness. Funeral services were held Thursday at 4:80 from Rosemary Baptist Church. Burial was in Roanoke Rapids Cemetery. Surviving are his wife Mamie Smith Rose, one son Freddie Lee Rose, his parents Emmett and ??? Rose, two brothers Thomas and Raleigh Rose, three sisters Collins Wilder Futrell and Betty Jean Rose, and grandmother Mrs Joyner, all of Woodland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank L. Rose
Rosemary Baptist Church
B. Marshall Whitehurst
Roanoke Rapids
Mamie Smith Rose
Freddie Lee Rose
Emmett Rose
Woodland
Thomas
Raleigh Rose
Collins Wilder
Felix Futrell
Betty Jean Rose
City Building to Close for July Fourth Gem-Centennial
City commissioners vote to close the Municipal Building from noon Thursday July 3 to Monday morning July 7 in observance of Independence Day and the Gem-Centennial Celebration.
Typhoid Immunization Push in Halifax County
Dr Robert F Young reports 36 typhoid cases in Halifax County in five years, with 23 in Scotland Neck Hobgood, urging immunization. The health department vaccinated about 10 000 citizens this spring and plans targeted immunization in Scotland Neck Hobgood to curb the outbreak. Flies and contaminated water or milk spread the illness, so vaccination remains the best defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halifax County Health Ce- Parent
Mullens Cross Road
Scotland Neck
Halifax County
Hobgood
Robert F.young
Halifax County Health Department
Scotland Neck-Hobgood
Young
Court of Honor For Halifax District Scouts Sunday
A Court of Honor for Boy Scouts in the Halifax District will be held next Sunday night at 7 30 in the First Christian Church Roanoke Rapids announced by George N Nethercutt advancement chairman All Scouts in the Halifax District eligible for awards urged to attend Parents and other Scouts invited
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halifax
First Christian Church
Roanoke Rapids
George N. Nethercutt
Advancement Committee
Elizabeth City Legion Triumph Over Locals 17 7
Rosnoke Rapids Juniors crushed Elizabeth City locals 17 to 7 at Honsucker Field. Starting pitcher William Wheeler left early as the visitors pounded their way to the win behind four hits and four errors by the locals. Rays Ward led Rosnoke Rapids with two hits in four at bats as Troy Hasty improved to 4 1 with two hits. the defeat drops Elizabeth City two games behind Ahoskie for the league lead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth City Legion
Elizabeth City
American Legion
Rosnoke Rapids
Honsucker Field
Coastal City
William Wheeler
Crawford Hoyle
Ahoskie
Ray Ward
Troy Hasty
A. O. George Spet
Richmond
Hilda Hines
Cherry Sentenced To Die For Rape By Judge Burgwyn
Willie Cherry aged 24 of Pefro was sentenced by Judge W H Burgwyn to die in the gas chamber on August 28 after a jury found him guilty of rape. A Supreme Court appeal will stay the execution until review next September. The jury for James Boone accused accomplice was chosen this morning and trial expected to begin soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willie Cherry
Pefro
W. HS. Burgwyn
Northampton County
Supreme Court
Cherry
E. N. Riddie
James
Dick) Boone
Navy Recruiters to Visit Local Post Office
Navy recruiters L Basiison and W M Moore will be in the Raleigh post office lobby every Tuesday from 8 30 a m to 5 00 p m to accept enlistments in V-6 Inactive Naval Reserve and to take applications for the Regular Navy, the announcement says.
McDowell Named Textile Group Proxy Saturday
Virgil E B McDowell of Rose Mary Manufacturing Co in Roanoke Rapids elected president at the Southern Textile Association 11th annual convention in Blowing Rock June 1921. He has served as Eastern North Carolina Division chair and board chair, and remains active in civic and religious affairs. The group is a key source of practical information for Southern mills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virgil EB. McDowell
Rose- Mary Manufacturing Company
Dent
Southern Textile
Roanoke Rapids
Blowing Rock
McDowell
Eastern North Carolina
Board of Governors
Cmpany
Southern Textile Association
Raleigh All-Stars to Play Red Raiders in Roanoke Mills Doubleheader
The Raleigh All-Stars meet the Red Raiders in a Saturday night doubleheader at Roanoke Mills Company No. 2 park at eight oclock. The All-Stars reached the State Tournament semi finals last season. Betty Wynne Ingram underwent an appendectomy at Roanoke Rapids Hospital Wednesday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
Red Raiders
Roanoke Mills Company No. 2
Pelock
Raleigh All-Stars
Betty Wynne Ingram
Roandoke Rapids Hospital
Eight Day Tour Prize For Roanoke Rapids Celebration
The Roanoke Rapids Lions Club announces an eight day Ontario Lakelands motor coach cruise as grand prize for the city Semi Centennial Celebration. The trip includes sightseeing in New England and Canada with all expenses paid, winner chosen at the midnight July 4 square dance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England
Niagara Falls
Lake Ontario
Canada
Ottawa
Roanoke Rapids Lions Club
Ontario Lakelands
Thomas ‘Cook and Sons
Washington, D. C
New York
Roanoke Rapids
Lions Club
Auto Train Collision Claims Two Lives Last Saturday
A Roanoke Rapids crossbuck tragedy left Mr and Mrs Henry C Taylor dead after a Saturday afternoon collision with Seaboard Air Line freight train number 14 at the South Rosemary crossing. Police and coroner investigations cited the engineer saying the car appeared suddenly. funeral services were held Monday. Survivors include both families and several siblings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry €. Taylor
W. ©. Williams
Gordon Lewrice
Buriat
Roanoke Rapids
Henry C. Taylor
Taylor
J. W. High
C. C. Deese
Rufus Britton
John Sands
Seaboard Air Line
Senda
LD. Cawthorne
Britton
Richmond
Taylors
10Th Street
South Rosemary Crossing
Town
Joe Barnes
Jackson
Gleveland Barnes
Gaston
Arthur
Pressley
Cliff Barnes
Jack Barnes
T. C. Taylor
Vaughan
Garysurg
John
Arthur Barnes
John Vaughan
Emory, Va
Mill Products Display Planned at Roanoke Rapids Theater
Roanoke Mills and Patterson Mill president Frank Williams announces a lobby exhibit at the People's Theater to show how local mill goods are used after shipment. The display will include a Dobby Box Loom and wartime articles donated to Lions for prizes at the Semi-Centennial Celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roanoke Rapids
People’s Theater
Geeral
Frank ©. Williams
Roanoke Mills
Patterson Mill
Postponed Episcopal Picnic Rescheduled for Friday Evening
The picnic for All Saints Episcopal Church and Sunday heal was moved from last week due to bad weather and is now set for Friday June 27 at 5 00 p m. The event starts at All Saints Church, travels to Weldon Community House, and includes a swimming pool visit. All members are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
All Saints Episcopal Church
All Saints Church
Weldon
City issues record motor vehicle licenses this year
Nearly ninety one licenses have been issued this year the most in any year since 19M and tied for the most ever in a single year. Thirteen licenses have been issued since June 1 1017 48 dog license tags are due July 1 and go on sale that day in the city clerk office. Mr and Mrs C Matthews spending this week in Shelby with relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boathomand Et Rondrod
Chockoyotte Race Results at Chocoyotte Park
Atlantic Coast Racing Circuit results from Chocoyotte Park on June 21 22 list winners for pace and trot events. Saturday winners include First Council and Royal Adams with drivers Benthall Stockyards and Bud Jones. Sunday trot winners are Columbus Hanover Waverly Return and Guam with owners W Davis T H Webster and T H Webster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chocoyotte Park
First Council
Benthall Stockyards
Suffolk
Virginia
Timp
Hanover Guy
B. R. Walker
Buhannon
Royal Adams
C. T. Oakley
Bud Jones
Roanoke Rapids
Hartley
G. W. Gingell
Emmitsburg
W. R. Lowery
Elizabeth City
Guam
T. H. Webster
Elizabeth
City
New Market For Grade A Milk Opened
R C Albright of Lindale Dairies announces a ready market for Grade A milk producers in Northeastern North Carolina and Southside Virginia. The Roanoke Rapids area will see ongoing plant expansion and new equipment as operations grow begun last November with a bottling plant and a newly opened ice cream and milk bar. A C Lutz of High Point directs the production department with extensive dairy industry experience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Carolina
Virginia
R. C. Allbright
Lindale Dairies, Inc
14Th and
Jefferson Streets
Albright
Roanoke Rapids
Frm
A. C. Lutz
High Point
Local Negro Nabbed By New York Police
Halifax County authorities captured Harris Sparks in New York City on a report he abandoned his wife and two children and has not supported them since last September. Chief T. J. Davis said fugitives cannot escape a crime by moving away. Sparks waived extradition and was brought back by Deputy Sheriff A. J. Brigman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Halifax County
New York City
Harris Sparks
T. J. Davis
Roanoke Rapids Building Permits Readied for Week
The weekly Roanoke Rapids building permits list several residential projects. J. Be Piland plans two one story frame homes on Vance Street between Fifth and Sixth. each valued at 4,000 dollars. Hugh T. Bugg builds a four room one story frame on Washington Street between Ninth and Tenth for 2,200 dollars. H. M. Tickel to erect a four room one story cinder block residence on Jackson Street between Ninth and Tenth for 2,600 dollars. Roy L. Johnson proposes a six room one story block home on Ciln Street between railroad and.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roanoke Rapids
J. BE
Piland
Vance Street
Fifth
Sixth
Hugh T. Bugg
Washington
Ninth
H. M.tickel
Jackson Street
Tenth
Roy L. Johnson
Ciln
Railroad
County Paralysis Group Re Elects Officers Friday
The Halifax County Chapter of the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis reelected officers at its Halifax meeting Friday morning. V C Matthews and Father Peter M Denges were named chair and vice chair with V C Roanoke Rapids and Eric W Rorgers as treasurer and secretary. The group reports a $4 028 08 cash balance and eight patients treated this year at a cost of 31 125 65. They plan a national clinic in Washington DC the last week of July and join with Rex Hospital and ten eastern counties to form a regional treatment unit in Raleigh with Halifax share of 1 300 funded this year. The unit aims to improve patient transport and reduce local costs. The executive committee includes George A Hux, Graham Lynch, W C Matthews, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haliun County
the Nations Foundation For
Halifax
Roanoke Rapids
V. C. Roanoke Rapids
V. C. Matthews
Peter M. Denges
Eric W. Rorgers
Scotland Neck
Robert F. Young
Oficero
Washington, D. C
Youngs
Rex. Hospital
North Carolina
Rex
Halifax County
Raleigh
Paul Johnson
Littleton
George A. Hux
Graham Lynch
W. C. Matthews
Walter Jr
Enfield
A. Bixby Plarce
Weldon
J. B. Hall
Robert F
Bahnson W
Eva
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Roanoke
Pet Peeve
Hield
Pop
Joe Hornsby
Solitier
Rales
Sheiff Harry House
City Building
R. F. Young
Mullens Crossroad
Court of Honor
Mra. Rightmyor
Cherry Point
N. G
NAVY
Rosemary Manufacturing Company
Sinc 1990
Vine
All-Stars
U.S
First Street
Roanoke Avenue
Simmons Parke
Tix
James Button
Button
Algie Batts
Wasternaires
Sandlin's
Griffin Drug Company
Fannye’s
Jack Gillette
Whitey and
Hagen
Lee Kirby
Roanoke Rapids Armory
South Rosemary
Rosemary
Biy
Addie F. Medlin
West Littleton Road
Mra, C
Matthews
Shelby
Lindale Dairies
County Paralysis Group
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