Up and Down the Avenue Editor Reports Regional Happenings
The column notes improving health of Mr A Wyche since Sunday and details a Tarboro charity dance at the Legion Post on April First to aid unemployment in the city. It adds war news, local marriages, racing, and a mix of political and civic items with Roanoke Rapids and nearby notes.
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The
Legion Post
Tarboro
Tommy Tucker
West Coast
Ignd
America
Roanoke Rapids
Etheridge
American Legion
Sickness closes city schools delaying contract bids
Roanoke Rapids sanitary board postponed the water and sewerage contract let- ting due to influenza illness. Only one bid was opened last Monday with others withheld to allow clarifications. Bidder requested non disclosure until more bids arrive, bonds at par impossible, cash must be paid for preliminary costs, and the next letting set for 11 o clock in the mayor's courtroom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roanoke Rapids
Sanitary Board
Sanitary District
A.J. Young
J. W. Taylor
McDaniel Lewis
Lewis
Spoon & Lewis
H. D. Camp
Warren Addresses Schoolmasters Club on Education Economy
Jule B. Warren secretary of North oling's Education Association spoke to the Schoolmaster's Club of Halifax and Northampton Counties at their monthly meeting in the High School auditorium. He discussed school economics and the price of that economy to education in North rolina, offering ideas for better school activities. A quartet led by Miss Smith performed for the attendees, with Norman Speight Cody Williams Allen Webb and John Glover comprising the group. The High School orchestra conducted by R T L Martin played before the talk. A divorce case in Chicago granted to Mrs John Blanchard was noted due to her husband returning home late and insisting on meals.
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Jule B. Warren
Northoling’s Education Association
Halifax
Northampton
Warren
North Rolina
Miss Smith
Ade
Norman Speight
Cody Williams
Allen Webb
John Glover
R. T L. Martin
Study Club Elects Officers and Plans April Visit
The Study Club met at the Maineh TL home on Jackson Street with Mrs. T M Jeakins hosting. David Traynham presided over the election of officers for the new year and plans were made to visit James River Gardens open in April. Members voted to support milk fund prizes and the Milk for Health campaign with Mrs A K Akers appointed to represent the club.
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Maineh TL
T. M. Jeakins
Jackson
A. KE. Akers
David Traynham
George Hayes
R. P. Beckwith
J. N. Bynum
Pendleton Grizzard
Treas
Baseball league talks under way in Henderson area
Baseball organizers from Henderson and nearby towns meet with Manager Clyde Liske this afternoon to form a semi pro league including Henderson Rocky Mount Roanoke Rapids Tarboro and two more cities. The plan is in early stages but fans are excited.
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Henderson
Clyde Liske
Rocky Mount
Roanoke Rapids
Tarboro
Evelyn Hudson Named Assistant Superintendent at New York Hospital
Miss Evelyn Flulson daughter of Mrs Margaret Hudson has been appointed assistant superintendent of the United Hospital in Port Chester New York She trained at St Marks Hospital in New York where she later joined the United and recently graduated from the nursing school Her earlier actions at St Marks earned praise from New York newspapers and hospital officials as she advances in her career
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Evelyn Flulson
Margaret Hudson
United Hospital
Port Chester
New York
St. Marks Hoital
Hudson
United
St Ks
N. Y
Mer Mauny Teivuds
Easter Services At Roanoke Raid Churches Invite Public
Special Easter services and music planned across Roanoke Raid churches this Sunday. The invitation comes from the Methodist, Baptist, Catholic, Episcopal, Christian and Presbyterian congregations urging the public to attend the church of their choice.
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Roanoke Raids
Easter at All Saints Episcopal Church Services
Easter will be observed at All Saints Episcopal Church with an early communion at 7 20 and a second service at 11 o'clock featuring special music and sermon. Two celebrations let all communicants receive on Easter the greatest church day. A Maundy Thursday service is also noted for 8 o'clock.
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All Saints’ Episcopal Church
Episcopal Church
Roanoke Rapids Jackets Win Two Openers
Roanoke Rapids High School opened the baseball season with two decisive wins over Seaboard 24 to 10 and Rich Square 21 to 10. Pitcher Janes McNeil and Ollie Acree led the staff as Roanoke Rapids prepares for Welton at Simmons Park.
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Roanoke Rapids High School
Seaboard
Rich Square
Welton
Simmons Park
Janes McNeil
Ollie Acree
Jimmy Wom-be
Dickens
Sullivan
Scotland
Hoyle
Acree
Roanoke Rapids
Lefty Starkes
Fire Destroys Lumber Mill Yards at Gumberry
A destructive blaze Tuesday destroyed the lumber mill at Gumberry and nearby yards. Two box cars and two warehouses burned. the total damage runs to several thousand dollars. A locomotive assisted until Weldon Fire Dept arrived and provided water from wells.
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Gumberry
Weldon
Roanoke Rapids Schools Hit by Flu Wave
Roanoke Rapids schools closed amid a flu and pneumonia outbreak as 17 teachers and over 350 students miss classes. Seniors substitute in primary grades while doctors warn on ventilation and rest helps curb illnesses. Local mills report large sickouts. officials urge medical care and fluids.
Vote to Continue Tax Levy in South Rosemary and Darlington
In a special election on March 19 South Rosemary voted 112 to 63 to retain the local school tax out of 228 registered voters amid a heated campaign. Darlington followed with a 66 to 27 decision to keep the levy from 113 registrants. The district has long used Roanoke Rapids High School for secondary education.
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South Rosemary
Couth
Rosemary Dive
Indani
Midlyette
Jackson
Supreme Court
Superior Court
Moore
Roanoke Rapids High School
North Carolina
Roanoke Rapids
Darlington
Citi- Darlington
Aurelian Springs Sinus
Mitchell Seeks Halifax County Register of Deeds Post
Meade H. Mitchell of Weldon announced his candidacy for Halifax County Register of Deeds in the upcoming Democratic primary. A former Ford and Hudson-Essex salesman, he has toured the county in his insurance work and served in World War I with the Weldon Legion post. He is married with three children and was born in Halifax County.
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Meade H. Mitchell
Weldon
Office of Register of Deeds
Halifax County
Mitchell
Ford and
Hudson-Essex
Legion
Littleton
Z. B. Mitchell
Claud Parks Dies at 26 in City Funeral Held
Claud Parks died Sunday morning at his sister’s home on Madison Street. Funeral services were led by Rev. A. P. Mustian with interment at Lasker. He is survived by two sisters Mrs. Walter Harp of this city and Mrs. Norman Pledger of Murfreesboro and a brother Lydd.
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Claud Parks
Cloud Parks
Walter Harp
Madison St
A. P. Mustian
Lasker
Harp
Norman Pledger
Murfreesboro
Lydd
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Grunt Ks
Bowles
Fred
Richmond
Howles
Nora Gertrude Rook
William Alexander White
Emporia
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R. B. Watt
Gilly Williams
Tia Juana
Fas
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Harry Byrd
Jehringhaus
U. S
Bob Reynolds
Roanoke Rapids Cemetery
Fexion Boys
Vepco
Literary Digest
District of Columbia
Kansas
Topeka
Digest
News and Observer
Roanoke Rapids Herald
News
Clyde Martin
Frank Held
Allison
John Blanchard
Chicago
Kiwanis Club
Study Club of
D. L. Traynham
Evelyn Hudson
N. Y. Hospital
Wom- Grant
Hardison
Matthews
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Taylor
Cook
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Jordan
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Erippe
Regan
Ewing
Blalock
Brinson
Carty
Ralph Knight
P. A. Reid
Sara Gurley
Delphia Harris
Evelyn Tillman
Virginia Forbes
Ruth White
Mary Lowder
Susan Womble
Legrand Ellijot
Eunice Kimbrough
Davis
Bill Alligood
Hurley King
Wyche
Roanoke Mill No. 1
South
Rosemary and Darlington
Register of Deeds
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