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Newspaper
Roanoke Rapids Herald
Location
Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1947
Page
1
Milton Wick notes Roanoke Rapids plans a July 2 to 4 celebration sponsored by the Lions Club with three days of events and a push to bring back former residents. The piece also covers local efforts by the Jaycees, a student loan fund aim, Fun Night proceeds, and community updates on local youth events and the town band.
John A. Carras, 90, longtime restaurateur who sold The New Rosemary Cafe in May, died at Roanoke Rapids hospital. Born in Greece, he lived in the United States $1 years and contributed to many local charities including the Red Cross. He is survived by his widow and a sister in Greece. He was a member of the Episcopal Church, Sudan Shrine and Rotary Club.
Relief goods including clothing bedding and other supplies from Littleton are packed for shipment to overseas war victims. The items will go through the New Windsor center, part of Church World Service facilities in North Carolina collecting thousands of pounds to aid civilians abroad.
Oxford merchant and Betty Shoppe owner Fox is hospitalized with a fractured hip and other injuries from a collision with a bridge abutment last week while traveling alone to eastern Carolina towns. Local civic groups commend efforts to equip the band with new uniforms. The High School Glee Club concert is set for tonight in the auditorium.
City commissioners R. J. Starke W. P. Taylor and May Jenkins on the fire committee purchased a 1947 La France Foamite fire engine from American LaFrance. Delivery promised soon. The Invader 750 gallon pump hose car features five compartments seating for five and central pump controls.
The present Roanoke Rapids mayor will retire at term end after losing re election to J. T. Chase. He has served since incorporation with one gap in 1940 41, totaling about 14 years and longer tenure than 99 percent of U S mayors. His name will remain part of the city history.
Citizens eagerly anticipate Mayor-Elect J. T. Chase, seasoned with six years as former mayor from 1912 to 1918 and eight years as city commissioner. A longtime public servant, he vows a full-time mayoralty serving Roanoke Rapids with experience and dedication.
Rapids merchants announce uniform Saturday closing time at 7 PM starting May 1 after discussions by the Merchants Association. Shoppers urged to cooperate by late evening purchases.
Ruby A. Wilkerson sends a poem titled A White Rose to the Herald editor requesting publication in the Math Day edition on May 7. The poem honors her late mother deceased June 29, 1945, and describes Mother’s Day tribute with a white rose worn in memory.
The Upper Halifax State College Alumni Club will meet Friday evening May 18 at the Community Center Building in Weldon. Col. Harrison, chancellor of State College, will guest speak, joined by John Von Grahan athletic business manager Beatty Feathers football coach Case and members of the State College championship basketball team from the recent national tourney at Madison Square Garden.
Mrs Josey a longtime Halifax County civic leader resigns from the County Board of Education after ten years of service. In a May week letter she cites inability to benefit schools or children as a member and tenders resignation effective immediately addressed to the Halifax County Board of Education.
Newsome found guilty in Roanoke Rapids Recorder's Court of driving while intoxicated. Judge Daniel ordered payment of 12790 for C. S. Marks Jr. and 90 fine plus 3400 for H. Vaughan. Newsome’s car crash involved Marks’ vehicle and Vaughan’s parked auto on Hamilton Street. Three other cases: Mason fined 50 plus costs. Bowser fined 20 plus costs.
Roanoke Rapids and Halifax County residents are urged to contribute items for a Semi-Centennial booklet. It will include a city history from early Herald editions and memories of older citizens, with odd bits about local people as fillers. Deadline for submissions is midnight May 31.
Halifax County records for February report 168 births and 41 deaths. Leading causes are heart disease and cancer with several fatalities due to accidents and pregnancy. Noted experts urge reduced stress for older adults to combat heart disease while cancer research aims to block growth by limiting cancer cell nutrition.
Godwin Wilkes Motors runs an ad in Section B with no price shown. Closer reading reveals a brake service offer for refinishing and turning brake drums priced at 14.96, though the ad’s layout obscures the figure and mentions a referential or typographic cue.
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