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Newspaper
Roanoke Rapids Herald
Location
Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1932
Page
2
The South Ward Grocery is set to reopen after a fire of unknown origin damaged the Pure building occupied by the store. Painters and carpenters work overtime to finish remodeling, with completion expected within a week and the store to resume operations under C. M. Gurley.
The NC winner of the recent national eliminations for the Light Association contest will compete in Birmingham tomorrow in the Southeastern elimination. He is a known figure in the Virginia Utility Co. circle and carries the wishes of his fellow workers. The next step in this national contest will be at Atlantic City in June with the champions advancing for the title and prize.
Miss Evelyne Hudson graduates from United School of Nursing in Port Chester New York with honors after four years of training. Her family, including Miss Elsie Hudson, plans to attend the May 11 graduation exercises while she begins work in New York State after graduation.
Police in Franklin Virginia pursued a suspect described as a Negro after an officer was killed early Tuesday. Officers Gray and Ma kone and others were dispatched to aid in the hunt, with the investigation trailing through nearby Elizabeth and other areas as the manhunt continues.
A Roanoke Rapids fire department note of commendation praises Marshal Lands Team Comunion nuit pase ones witthews and others for punctual conduct and excellence during the school term. Sherwood Brockwell signs as conductor, expressing pride in the department members.
A local golf club seeks community donations to fund equipment including a new fairway cutter and a power mower. The club expects to spend about 3100.00 once sufficient funds are raised, and members report solid progress as grass conditions improve.
A lively billiard tournament drew strong interest as players competed across evenings. Joe Wallin and Wont mote Lee led with perfect five wins, while Duke ds Vane and Hinshi Rock chalked up four wins. In another case, Robert W Worrick filed for divorce in Los Angeles, alleging jealousy and physical altercations within the marriage.
Wanted to rent notice seeks a five or six room house between Tth and Mth Streets by June 1st with rent paid in advance. Exhibit lists rooms baths comforts of home and mentions Mrs de Rex and Dr EE Harbour Oxford NC. Also a lost footwear notice for Nunn Bush shoe on May 11th with finder contact.
The Bargain Store opens its doors Friday morning and reports good business. Proprietor H N Hatem asserts strong early sales and plans to remain in Roanoke Rapids. The shop sits beside Rosemary Furniture, in the former John Rabil mercantile space.
Theodore Sherwood Sd of San Fernando Valley California announces intent to wed his third fiancée after two prior rejections. H Denny Pierce of New York rigs clock to run backward to encourage shorter guest stays. Miss La Vieta Thomas of Los Angeles seeks 27500 dollars for loss of half a finger in a car accident.
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