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Newspaper
Roanoke Rapids Herald
Location
Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1944
Page
1
Two boys are reported dead after being struck by a bolt of lightning in North Carolina. Voters prepare for a Saturday election with polls open 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. in Halifax County to decide governor and other local officials. The piece notes Democratic primary is tantamount to election and many races lack opposition.
Larry Matthews ten and Frank Lyles fourteen die after a severe thunderstorm strikes a cherry tree across from 1200 block of Jefferson street at about 515 pm. Two other boys W C Leonard and Jimmie Gilbert are stunned by the shock as police and bystanders assist.
The Club House on Jackson Street beside the Nurse's Home will open each Saturday and Sunday at 2 PM for service men and visitors. Women in the Business and Professional Women's Club invite service members to enjoy the facilities.
A. N. Martin of the Veterans of Foreign Wars denies rumors of stopping the Saturday night dances the "world's largest" square dances. Funds support charity as the events continue weekly at the Roanoke Armory supported by VFW sponsors.
Finals at Roanoke Rapids high school begin with 107 seniors. Baccalaureate sermon to be delivered by Rev. J. G. Phillips, executive secretary of the Board of Education, North Carolina Methodist Conference. Class day exercises will follow.
Unavoidable postponement announced due to misrouted equipment delaying installation. Opening date to be announced later by the owners.
The Roanoke Rapids family of Mr and Mrs A M Wrenn has three sons in the U S military. Fitzhugh Lee entered June 2 1942 trained at Camp Wheeler Ga now in New Guinea. Robert J entered December 19 1942 trained at Battle Creek Mich Camp McKee Wis now stationed somewhere. James C entered August 25 1943 member of the 42nd Rainbow Division stationed at Camp Gruber Okla formerly with Rosemary Manu Company.
The annual Poppy Day sale of the little red flower will be held Saturday under the auspices of the Auxiliary of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Proceeds aid disabled World War I veterans.
J Alford manager of Roanoke Rapids Hospital since 1933 was elected president of the North Carolina Hospital Association at its Asheville meeting last week. Dr J B Whittington of Winston Salem had served as president the prior year. About 350 guests attended as Alford assumed duties.
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