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Newspaper
Roanoke Rapids Herald
Location
Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1932
Page
1
Local column notes changes in staff and direction for the Avenue Broadway feature. The writer hints at a temporary replacement and praises Roanoke Rapids rising activity while recalling a Durham Herald headline.
Containing a mix of sensational blurbs and local notes this column humorously references Al Capone and a range of city happenings. It mentions advertising plans in Roanoke Rapids, weather wor ds, and a potential auction of real estate while teasing upcoming features on the back page.
A Wyche prominent local business man is very ill at his home on Weldon Road with pneumonia. His condition is described as critical and he is under constant physician care.
City officials report substantial funding from local merchants and citizens for a Clean Up Week led by the American Legion. Under street supervisor Paul Etheridge ten to forty workers are employed daily, cleaning Roanoke Rapids streets and alleys with plans to extend coverage.
Local fire officials plan to send a six member drill team to the Asheville Drill School and Fire College on April 26 27 and 28. Expenses for the delegation will be kept to a minimum not exceeding 3 per day with funds raised by Thursday night charity earnings.
Halifax County launches the Milk-for-Health campaign with State Board of Health support and governor endorsement. An intensive educational drive begins this week aimed at boosting milk consumption to improve health and raise the state’s standing. The county unit emphasizes cow per capita ratios and statewide cooperation for better welfare.
The Woman's Club held its regular monthly meeting Monday afternoon with Mrs. Dennis Brummitt, district president, as distinguished guest. Mrs. Anderson of Raleigh spoke on Washington's trip through the state while reports highlighted civic and welfare work and a Civics department achievement of planting over two hundred trees. A nominating committee was appointed to select a president and to consider purchasing club lots. Refreshments closed the event.
Mrs Mamie Hockaday aged 41 wife of W M Hockaday died Friday March 1 at her home near New Hope Church Funeral services were held Sunday March 13 at 3 PM Reverend D M Sharpe Rosemary Methodist Church officiating Interment at New Hope Church cemetery Survived by four children her husband and sister Miss Stella Hicks Huestuays
A large crowd attended a boxing night as Me ntion shops decided to keep open evenings until six to ease Easter shopping. The plan, with two evenings a week off, aims at better service and rest for workers. Local boxing featured junior bouts, several draws, and a KO by Scrapper Outland in the final.
Public school expenditures in North Carolina rose dramatically from 1914-15 to 1929-30. Rural systems grew faster than charter schools, widening the cost gap. Halifax County rural totals are cited amid overall state trends and per pupil expenses.
Palm Sunday events at the Catholic Church on Ninth Street include 11 o clock blessing and Palm distribution by Father Murphy followed by Missa Cantata and Passion reading in English. Holy Communion, confessions, Rosary at 7 15 p m, and benediction with a Palm Sunday sermon by Father Murphy. Public invited. note Holy Mass Monday at o o clock and Communion.
Leonard Lee ten months old son of Mr and Mrs M F Lee of this city died in Roanoke Rapids last Thursday March 10. The body was taken to Washington NC for burial plans pending details from the family and authorities.
Lipscomb head of accounting in the Carolina Division of Virgil Electric and Hower Company won first prize in the state elimination of the National Oratorical Contest. Noah Bell won second prize and Hoggard third. C B Winecroft and four others competed. Judges included D W Seifert and others. topic was The Relations of Government and Business.
Baseball begins Monday at Simmons Park with townwide representation planned. A single city team will replace the prior Industrial League all-star setup, with Clyde Liske of Patterson Mills Co in charge of schedules and operations. All interested players should attend at 5:00 p m Monday.
Kiwanis Club plans third annual Minstrel Monarchs at the High School auditorium. J. W. Hutchins directs a talented cast led by local performers with a premiere 8 pm curtain. Proceeds benefit a worthy cause as crowds are urged to attend this lavish, entertaining production.
Rosemary Methodist Church keeps evening services at seven eighty O clock every day through Easter. Rev D M Sharp announces the schedule with Rev W C Wilson of Halifax to lead the song services.
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