They Gave Their Lives Parade of Names Remembrance
A long list of fallen individuals is recorded, with many names including Vernon Edgar Walley, Marvin Wattam Scott, William H. Camp Jr, Robert F. May, and Grover Woodruff among others. The listing appears to honor casualties, likely from a war or local tragedy, preserving each fallen person in the roll.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon Edgar Walley
Marvin Wattamscott
William H. Camp, Jr
Robert F. May
R.H. McCommons
James W. Whitby
Grover Woodruff
Winfield Hasty
Daniel E. Faison
Robert Lee Moore
Curtis
West
Edgar H. King
Robert Lee’ Ingram
Thomas A. Cooper
Marvin F. Matkins
James G. Whitby
Thomas H. Cook
Ebner E. Chambliss
Randall White
Robert L. Harris
Editorial Ad Series Promotes Churches For Civic Welfare
The Herald will publish a first in a series of advertisements urging improved public cooperation with churches. Sponsors will feature art and a message stressing churches as key to character and good citizenship, arguing church support aids community welfare and civic stability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herald
A Mother's Steadfast Virtue In Hutchinson Family
Mrs. John L. Hutchinson, who died last week, was praised as a good and successful mother who raised three sons and three daughters. She was a devoted wife, a kind neighbor, and patient, cheerful, and understanding in all things. Her memory was described as lasting for generations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John L. Hutchinson
Roanoke Rapids Birthplace Patch Adds Local Color
In a Roanoke Rapids gathering many men discuss where they were born. Seven of the first six say they were born outside North Carolina. A late responder states he was born in Virginia, disproving the implied trend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roanoke Rapids
North Carolina
Tar Heel
Virginia
Local Scouts Camp at Ahoskie Camporee Delights Roanoke Rapids
Local Scouts from Halifax, Northampton, Hertford and Bertie counties gathered May 9 and 10 in Ahoskie for a three day camporee ending with a colorful parade. Eight Roanoke Rapids patrols won the blue ribbon for superior camping while leaders and district officials hosted the event and praised the scouting spirit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boy Scouts
Halifax
Northampton
Hertford
Bertie Counties
Ahoskie
Ular
Roanoke Rapids
Dan Beard
Rudolph Waters
Nathaniel Lowe
William Poindexter
Mr. Beal
Town Talk roundup from Norfolk to Oak City venues
Joe Wood of Norfolk spent the weekend in town while Sleepy Fleming, 18, a patient in Roanoke Rapids Hospital, remained under care. Mrs Minnie Cullom visited Newport News with friends. Mr and Mrs W G Bunch attended a dinner hosted by the Oak City High School Alumni Association Friday evening in Oak City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Wood
Norfolk, Va
Fleming
Roanoke Rapids Hospital
Minnie Cullom
Newport News
W. G. Bunch
Oak City High School
Oak City
American Legion Baseball Practice To Begin May 20
Major C Newsome announces opening practice for American Legion baseball starting next Tuesday. Eligible players born in 1930 or later from Halifax and Northampton counties can join Legion competition this year. Hoyle to coach, five returning veterans, and a projected pitching nucleus lead Roanoke Rapids Area 1 league setup with three groups and a round robin schedule. Ford dealers of Roanoke Rapids and Weldon again support the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Newsome
Robert E. May
American Legion
Newsome
Halifax
Northampton
Cramford Hoyle
Hoyle
Legion
Hubert Lowder
Lloyd Williams
Yellow Jacket
Dwight Elting
Tommy Wheeler
Elting
Clifton Acree
James M
Dunnt
Bobby Oakes
Tray Hasty
William Wheeler
Ball Tax
Pat Edwards
Weldon
Roapoke Rapids
Blaabeth City
Anaskie
Edenton
Roanoke Rapids
Former Teacher to Teach in England Under Exchange Plan
Miss Mary B. Cannon, former Roanoke Rapids High and Needham Broughton math teacher, chosen to teach in England for the 1947 48 term under a U S Britain exchange. A Raleigh resident for eight years, she will teach at Old Moat Modern School in Withington Manchester England. She is sister to local teachers Mrs Edwin Ford and Miss Sara Cannon. W M Brown and Fred Mullin son of New Bern spent Sunday with local families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Mary B. Cannon
Roanoke Rapids High School
Needham Broughton High School
Raleigh
Unitedes
Miss Cannon
Hon Path
S. C
W. M. Brown
Fred Mullinson
New Bern
J. M. Taylor
Weekend Guests Across Virginia Reach Outers
The Carolinas and Virginia towns show visitors over the weekend. People from Ahoskie Williamston Richmond Richmond VA Washington DC Petersburg and Petersburg VA hosted relatives and friends including Miss Mattie Taylor Miss Eloise Taylor Miss Doris Chambers and Miss Irene Turner. Visitors included Mr and Mrs Way Mr and Mrs Moltse Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Taylor Mrs. Sim Taylor and Mrs. Louis Immer with several others from Washington and Richmond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jon Bryant
Clary
Sin
Way
Ahoskie
Moltse
Mattie Taylor
NJ Edwards
Herbert Taylor
Williamston
Sim Taylor
Eloise Taylor
Richmond
Doris Chambers
Hayward Willams
Washington, D, GC
H. Williams
Carolyn Hudson
Washesington
D. C
Lucy Hudson
WH. Gromer
Sterling Gromer
W. N. Grimmer
Ann Starnes
Petersburg
Louisimmer
Irene Turner
Richwond
Bernard Wood
Local residents and visitors gather for weekend stays
Mrs. Marin returned from High Point with Rae who rode home after Rae’s hospital stay at Burrus Memorial. Several others named visited relatives or spent weekends in town including Miss Martin from High Point College, Mrs. Cook returning from Norfolk and Portsmouth, and Mr. Radcliff of Norfolk. Visitors from Harrisburg and Atlanta joined relatives in town and regional colleges hosted weekend guests. Mrs. Beckwith and daughter moved to Richmond while Dr. Beckwith pursues McGuire Hospital work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. L. Marin
High Point
Rae
Burrus Memorial Hospital
Martin
High Point College
P. A. Cook
Norfolk
Portsmouth
Conrad T. Logan
Harrisburg
FG. Jarman
RB. Barrett
Atlanta
C. N. Wheeler
Macon Radcliff
Norfolk, Va
F. G. Jarman
Alexander
Williamsburg
C. W. Humphreys
Marvin
N. Wheeler
Ernestine Smith
Greens
Boro College
Virgil McDowell, Jr
State College
Martha Johnson
Greensboro
E.W. Smith
Lois Churchill
Greensboro College
Sarah Lou Debnam
R. P. Beckwth, Jr
Richmond
Beckwith
McQuire Hospital
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Mes
John Hutchinson
Lowell Powell
Comlub
Reg
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Ria
N.C
San Juan
Puerto Rico
Uberty
Uss
Macon
Naval Reserve
el Morro
University of Puerto Rico
Scot Lassiter
Franklin, Va
E. B. Kendrick
Pat Crowell
Concord
Linwood Wright
White Plains
Bobby Kendrick
E. E. Kendrick
Ben Cullom
Gordon Abernathy
T. H. Humphries
Henderson
Charlie Wolhar
Emneve
Hat Jay
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