First cotton bloom reported at Roanoke Rapids 1933 season
Editor V I Hockaday notes first cotton bloom June 24 1933 at three miles from Roanoke Rapids with others on the 25th and 26th marking the earliest bloom since 1912. He cites a 60 day growth and notes no weevil yet. Also local notes on business openings Kiwanis committees ball games and travels of Senator Reynolds and officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
V. I. Hockaday
Big River Road
Roanoke Rapids
Herald
Weevil
Identity of Negro Youth Is Confirmed in Roanoke River Death
Waverly and Carrie Underden of Weldon identified the unclothed body found floating in the Roanoke River on June 19 as their son Vance Underden 21 who left home June 14 to visit relatives. Coroner Billy Williams ruled the drowning accidental with no foul play and the body was reburied at the family plot in Weldon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roanoke River
Caledonia
Waverly
Carrie Underden
Weldon
Vance
Roanoke
Vance Underden
Billy Williams
Mrs. Gertie Harris Dies At Roanoke Hospital
Funeral services for 59 year old Mrs. Gertie Harris of Roanoke Rapids will be held at the Christian Church Friday with Rev. W H Grantham officiating. She died at the hospital Thursday morning at 7 45 and made her home with her daughter Mrs. F L Price of this city as her only survivor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gertie Harris
Roanoke Rapids
Christian Church
W. H. Grantham
Lightning Kills One, Injures Two Near Littleton
An electrical storm near Littleton on the first of the week killed an eighteen year old youth and hurt two others. The accident occurred during the storm as victims sought shelter from the weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Littleton
Sharkey Loses World Heavyweight Title to Primo Carnera
Sharkey was dethroned in the sixth round by Primo Carnera as the heavyweight title changed hands tonight. The judge awarded Sharkey four rounds, but Carnera landed a decisive upper cut that felled the champion, ending Sharkey's reign after a dominant start.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Sharkey
Primo Carnera
Schmeling
Sharkey
Primo
City League Sets Saturday Double Header at Simmons Field
City League officials met at the Vepco building to approve a double header this Saturday on Simmons Field. The Trueworths face the Bascos at 2 P M and the Tabs clash with the Kiloswats at 4 P M. The league title will go to the leading team as the first half ends in a four way tie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City League Baseball
Vepco
Simmons Field
Trueworths
Bascoes
Tabs
Kilo- Swats
Aged Enfield Man James M. Roseman Dies in Roanoke Rapids
James M. Roseman of Enfield died at Roanoke Rapids Hospital on Wednesday June 28 from complications. He was 82. Funeral services were held Thursday from his Enfield home with interment at Enfield Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enfield
James M. Roseman
Roanoke Rapids Hospital
Enfield Cemetery
Mr. Roseman
Two Former Ministers Fill Roanoke Rapids Pulpit
Rev Joe Mack will lead the July 2 morning service at First Presbyterian Roanoke Rapids while Rev Mrs Mack organist. she is the former Miss Myrtle Blake and taught at the Roanoke Rapids school. July 9 brings Rev Stanley White from Bethesda Maryland to preach. Bradley and family attend Massanetta Camp. No evening service announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Presbyterian Church
S. H. Bradley
Bradley
Massanetta
The
Presbyterian Church
Joe Mack
Mack
Myrtle Blake
Roanoke Rapids
Stanley White
Bethesda
Maryland
White
Fourth of July Closures Planned by Roanoke Rapids Stores
Early reports indicate a quiet Fourth in Roanoke Rapids with all dry goods, department, and five and ten cent stores shutting for the day while groceries close at noon. Drug stores, gas stations, and garages will keep usual holiday hours. The plan, decided at a Merchants Association meeting led by Alfred N. Martin, aims to pass the 8 percent sales tax with one of four collection methods suitable for different businesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roanoke Rapids
Roanoke Rapids Merchants Association
Alfred N. Martin
Allen J. Maxwell
Creditor Nation Paths vs Debtor Ways
Opinion piece questions whether America should imitate creditor nations if others refuse to follow debtor practices. The author analyzes international finance and policy implications in a concise editorial tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Wilson Times
Local News Roundup From Your Home Newspaper
Read your home paper for the latest updates from the town and county. This brief summary highlights community events, council actions, school notes, and local happenings that affect residents daily.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mrs. Shell
Theu
Kiwanis Club
John Kerr
Joyner
State Highway Dept
Halifax County
Robert R. Reynolds
Asheville
Farley
Greensboro
Wrightsville
Young Democrats
W. C. Williams
Winston Salem
Raleigh
H.S
Woman’s Club
Roanoke Rapids High School
Eugene Cannon
Rufus Vick
Rev. White
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!