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Roanoke Rapids Herald in Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina

11 Mar 1948

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Roanoke Rapids Herald

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Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Mar 11, 1948

Page

11

Local residents visit and travel noted in Littleton area

A stream of visits and day trips is recorded from Littleton and nearby towns. Thurston Allsbrook of Weldon and Vi, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Walker Vaughan in Durham, Mrs. Perkins Taylor and Mrs. Jack Johnston to Sunberry, and Mrs. Clifford Schwarts of Richmond with daughter Jean spent time at the Bowers home visiting Le Mathews. Lawrence Rees of Emporia and other travelers appeared in Weldon, Halifax, Roanoke Rapids, and Emporia with family and friends. Corrine Morecock spent the weekend at her father's home near Halifax.

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Littleton Thurston Allsbrook Weldon Jack Walker Vaughan Durham Perkins Taylor Jack Johnston Sunberry Henry Twiddy Warrenton Wiley Bowers Clifford Schwarts Richmond Jean le Mathews Lawrence Rees Emporia, Va J. R. Wollett J. W. Myrick Halifax Roanoke Rapids J. D. King Emporia James Hawkins Murphey Glenda Roanoke Julian Bell Glenn Corrine Morecock William Morecock J. W. House Proctor Few Trueblood A. S. Allen T.N. Harrison W. J. Bos Petersburg Jimmie Parker Felton Jack Thorne Rocky Mount Clifton Fergus J. R. Cook Albert Oakes Alex Laster UNC Chapel Hill Berg Frances Musgrove C. E. King Flotidg J. A. Archer Baltimore Ofiss Frances Jennings Greensore Margaret Ann Gore Iss Frances Stepherson
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Forester and Education Director Promote Fire Prevention

In Calhoun area, Mr. Calhoun plans school visits this spring to discuss forest fire prevention. He will provide public education materials and film demonstrations, emphasizing youth involvement and practical care of brush and smoke risks. The effort, backed by state forestry officials in Birmingham, aims to curb fires and support healthy growth.

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Calhoun Tomhere Birmingham Cathown Ard
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Years Ago A Backward Glance

A compilation of past local events dated March 6 1947 recalls a Seaboard train collision at First Street Weldon killing David Jones and Colonial Edwards with Richard Iaples dying later in Roanoke Rapids Hospital. The county board funded a new airport and a hit and run bike crash injured Joseph Waters. Also noted are death and marriage notices and a 1933-1934 retrospective on Roanoke Rapids politics and local figures.

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Seaboard Portsmouth Black Pierce David Jones Weldon Jones Colonial Edwards Richard 1Aples Roanoke Rapids County Board of Commissioners Joseph Fenner Waters 16Th Hamilton Streets
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Pioneer resident Andrew Edwards dies at home

Andrew Edwards aged 62, longtime superintendent of the local paper mill and a pioneer city resident, died at 9:00 a.m. at his daughter's home on Jefferson Street. The obituary notes his long service in the community and his family connections.

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Ing Andrew Edwards Pioneer City W. L. Moody Jefferson Street
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Weldon Arch o Junior Woman's Club Meeting Recap

Weldon Junior Woman's Club met February 17 at Mrs. Ellis Bond home with co hosts. Mrs Haywood Cochrane presided as business session closed and officers for the coming year were elected: Frances Buck president Georgie Wills Tilghman vice president George Cook secretary Fletcher Gregory Jr corresponding secretary and Hardee Rowe treasurer. Russian tea sandwiches and mints were served to 22 members and one visitor. Engagement announced Mr and Mrs J C Chandler.

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Arch O Junior Woman's Club of Weldon Ellis Bond Lee Bond Sam Atkinson Haywood Cochrane Frances Buck Georgie Wills Tilghman George Cook Fletcher Gregory, Jr Hardee Rowe
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Monarck Manton Smith Barman's Barry—Erwin Mildred’s Roanoke Ave Lynches Luncheonette Jack Moody Main Street S Forester T E. 10Th Street Gardner Rufngrove State Sum Roanoke Mills Co F. W. Jones Lawrenc Stell Presbyterian Church In G. F. Price Halifax County R. Hunter Pope Anil Loeus Ere Brad C&eds Augler James Wood Jackson D. L. Boone Mrs. J. C. Chandler D. C. Shearin Littleton Road John B. Rogers O'Dell Mill Supply Greensboro, N. C Stratton Carolina Machinery Ramseur N. C Rocky Mount, N. C Greensboro Loom Reed CO Arnold Hoffman Charlotte, N. C Electric Motor Repair Company Raleigh, N. C Dillon Paper Company Greensboro, D. C
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