City issues rules for public swimming pool operations
The City Recreation Committee and Supervisor publish regulations for pool use. Hours for children from grounds program 11 00 to 12 00 a m. general public 2 00 to 5 00 p m with hourly 10 minute fatigue breaks. Admission free. pool staff on duty. safety rope rules apply and risk assumed by swimmers.
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Recreation Department
City Playground Organization
Rosemary Manufacturing Company
Roanoke Rapids
Herald Newsman Faces Jail Over Rumor of Pleasant Hill Wreck
A Herald Newsman rushed to a Pleasant Hill scene after hearing a rumor of a bad wreck. He found two work cars rear ended injuring several Black workers. An ACL official refused to name the injured and warned against further reporting.
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Herald
Pleasant Hill
Atlantic Coast Line
John McNight
Enoch Pearson
Collins Rich
Isiah Allen
P. D. Montgomery
Lumberton
Soldier Returns From Furlough and Awards Highlight
Cpl. Charles J. Smith of Camp Claiborne La left Wednesday after a twelve day furlough with his mother Mrs C J Smith of Littleton Route 2 He has been awarded the Good Conduct Medal and entered service in 1941 Also Mr and Mrs Francis Wyche of Petersburg Va spent several days here with their parents Mr and Mrs C A Wyche
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Cpl
Charles J. Smith
Camp Claiborne
C. J. Smith
Littleton
Route 2
Cpl. Smith
Francis Wyche
Petersburg, Va
C. A. Wyche
Miss Clara Oakley Returns to Parkview Hospital in Rocky Mount
Miss Clara Louise Oakley daughter of Mr and Mrs C T Oakley of Jackson Street has returned to duties at Parkview Hospital in Rocky Mount after vacation with her parents She is a recent graduate of the hospital School of Nursing and has accepted a responsible position with the institution.
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Clara Louise Oakley
C. T. Oakley
Jackson Street
Parkview Hospital
Rocky Mount
Miss Oakley
Two Tables Of Bridge Friday In Halifax
Mrs S S Norman entertained Friday evening at two tables of contract at her home in Halifax. Prize winners were Mrs P C Milliken and Mrs Francis Lewis of Scotland Neck with high scores and Mrs Robert Parker took the consolation prize. Guests included Mesdames P C Milliken Sidney Griffin Milton Norman F W M White Robert Parker Francis Lewis of Scotland Neck and Miss Ursula Marsh all.
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Halifax
S.S. Norman
P. C. Milliken
Francis Lewis
Scotland Neck
Robert Parker
Mesdames P. C. Milliken
Sidney Griffin
Milton Norman
F. W. M. White
Ursula Marshall
Dr Fitts Receives Purple Heart After Northwest Africa Injury
The article notes Dr. Fitts, well known locally, was injured in northwest African waters on September 22, 1943 while in coastwise service in 1941 1942. W N Westerland, president of Marine Transport Lines, sends the award letter for the Purple Heart.
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Dr. Fitts
W. N. Westerland
Marine Transport Lines
Northwest African
Heart Bar Award Notice From Navy To Merchant Marines
Commander F J Lowry in charge of amphibious forces conveys heartiest congratulations for a job well done. The decoration is awarded on behalf of the United States Navy for injuries in action against the enemy and honors the loyal efforts of the American Merchant Marine in carrying on duties amid great danger.
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United States Navy
United States
F. J. Lowry
Roanoke Rapids Post Office Sees Rise in Receipts
The Roanoke Rapids post office postmaster notes receipts rose from 18598.15 in 1934 to 49384.45 in 1943. He attributes part of the increase to wartime activity, reflecting a strong growth over the decade.
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Roanoke Rapids
Local Post Office Growth and Staffing Details
The Roanoke Rapids area post office shows steady growth and aims for first class status after the war. It operates three foot routes and one vehicle, serves about 3000 rural patrons and 21 000 residents, with a staff including a postmaster, assistant, six clerks, four city carriers, substitutes, a rural carrier, a star route carrier, a messenger, and two maintenance workers. Former Rosemary and Roanoke Rapids postmasters are listed. L G Shell, now postmaster, was appointed July 5, 1935.
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Rosemary
Roanoke Rapids
Charlina Hart
L. S. Hodgins
W. C. Bass
Sallie Medlin
John L. West
L. G. Shell
Dr. Gurkins
J. M.murray
M. McRae Faison
George Taylor
W. S. Sanders
Paul Robinson
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North Carolina
Dorienda” Set
Claiborne
N. C
Oanoke Pharmacy
Rexall Liquid
Tress
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