Roanoke Rapids Proclaims May 23 Poppy Day
Mayor Jenkins designates Saturday May 23 as Poppy Day in Roanoke Rapids urging citizens to wear memorial poppies for World War dead. The American Legion Auxiliary will distribute poppies. note recalls 1917 WWI service and local sacrifices. Also reports on transportation route changes affecting Roanoke Rapids residents and local social notes.
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Jenkins
United States
Roanoke Rapids
Satuday
American Legion Auxiliary
Kelly Jenkins
Kerr Letter on Star Route 18128 From Thelma to Roanoke Rapids
Hon. John H. Kerr of the House receives a letter dated May 8 1936 discussing star route 18128 formerly Thelma to Roanoke Rapids now Roanoke Rapids to Henrico. The correspondence notes the route’s change and requests action or clarification. It references the postal service designation and seeks guidance on next steps.
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Roanoke Rapids
Roanoke River
Thelma
Emgenia
Virginia
Stancel
North Carolina
Henrico
House of Representatives
Kerr
Miss Hines Hostess for Bridge Club Event
Miss Catherine Hines entertained her bridge club and guests on Wednesday night April 30. Twelve players competed as four progressions determined scores and prizes. Guest prize went to Mrs. Fritz Wrightson with club prize to Miss Merle Bell. a sweet course followed for the listed ladies and gentlemen.
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Catherine Hines
Fritz Wrightson
Merle Bell
Merel Bell
Viola
Ruth Glover
Anna M. Odell
Fannie Harris
Clyde Fulghum
Bernice Hitchens
Mesdames Fritz Wrightson
Jas ‘Curran
Hubert Wirtz
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Emporia
S. M. Thompson
Durham
Lillian Harris
Aurelian Springs
Welco
John H. Kerr
Miss Hines
Chevrolet
Fisher
Flint
Michigan
Motor Company
Detroit
General Motors
Pricity Motor Co., Inc
Rapids, N. C
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