Roanoke Rapids Guernsey Calf Winners Named
Six 4 H Club members from Halifax County received registered Guernsey calves at Chockoyette Dairy in a ceremony marking the first Roanoke Rapids Kiwanis Club survey funded awards. The total value of the six calves was about 1000 dollars.
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Féiter
Herald
Halifax County
Chockoyette Dairy
Roanoke Rapids
Lawrence Best
Halifax
Wilbur Garner
James Woodrow Hale
Littleton
Robert Henry Medlin
Frank Warren
Robert Edward Gardner
W. A. Thorne
Ned Manning
Henry S. Loy
Howerton Gowen
Rives Manning
Graham Dean
Roanoke Ramblings and Local Memorial Notes
Roanoke Ramblings reports merchants thanked for memorial window displays at Betty Shoppe and Bunchs with local clubs offering rental and china options. Superintendent L E Keady attended Raleigh meetings on pupil personnel relations. Banks to close May 31 for National Memorial Day observance. Rho Chi honors Wesley Collier among UNC students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. T. Jones
VFW
Betty Shoppe
Bunch
Bloom Bros
Rose Nary Drug Co
Farber’s
Williams Funeral Home
Wrenn Funeral Home
Bunch's
Woodrow Wright
Fannye's
Coroner Rules Warren County Death Accident
Warrenton May 25 Special James Thomas Davis seven year old son of James Davis Negro of Afton Section fatally injured last Wednesday morning around 10 40 when struck by a pick up truck driven by Horace Jones near Aycock store on the Louisburg highway The wagon headed north the truck south The boy jumped from the wagon and ran into the path of the truck He died about 30 minutes after the impact State Highway Patrolman R C Dickerson investigated noting no negligence by the driver Coroner Edward Petar said he saw no need for action given the evidence.
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Warrenton
James ‘Thomas Davis
James Davis
Afton
Horace Jones
Aycock
Louisburighway
R. C. Dickerson
Dickerson
Edward Petar
Postal Examination for Substitute Clerk in Littleton NC
The United States Civil Service Commission announces an open competitive examination for a Substitute Clerk to fill vacancies in the Littleton North Carolina Post Office. The usual entrance salary is $1.04 per hour. Applications may be obtained from the Local Civil Service Secretary at the Post Office in Littleton NC.
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United States Civil Service Commission
Littleton
North Carolina
Fost
Li Nac
Employment Office Tests Job Aptitudes
The North Carolina State Employment Service runs a high school job placement program testing seniors with a general aptitude battery to guide career choices. The process includes personal data, vocational interests, and aptitude scores to match students with employers seeking entry workers.
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Jack Wheel
Reuben Slade
Annie Erwin
Helen A. Poindexter
Eugene B
Shirley Draper
Mildr. Ferrell
Robert Blake
David Nobles
Earl Waters
Dorothy White
Carolyn Wilson
Doris Barrow
Virginia Scott
Norma Sporhase
Agnes Slade
Doris Hancock
Nellie E. Pulliam
Jeanette Acres
Verni Eddins
Howard W. Winstead
Elizabeth City
N.C.S.E
Fred W. ‘McNeil
N.cses
Edith Merrill
Kathleen Jackson
Lol
North Carolina State Employment Service
N.C.S
Fred McNeil, Jr
Roanoke Rapids High School
Leader Speaks On Southern Drive At TWUA CIO Mix
Atlantic City special report details George Baldanzi TWUA executive vice president predicting a southern test of progress as economic reversal would trigger wage cutting and stretch-out. He warned delegates a coming storm in the south and urged building machinery and personnel to organize in two years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic City
N. J
George Baldanzi
TWUA
Assi Ant
CIO
South
Superior Court To Open Hear Weldon Lawsuit
A one week mixed term of Halifax County Superior Court will open Monday in Fairfax. A civil term will follow with a case of county wide interest slated to hear. Weldon attorney George Green filed suit January 11 against Weldon officials seeking 675 dollars in salary and 425 dollars in expenses for P R Sitchin while at FBI academy. Co defendants include Mayor J T Maddreys and commissioners W A Pierce C R Cumer Walker Campbell and Pierce Johnson. Allsbrook Benton of Roanoke Rapids represents defendants. Also set for trial is John Brown charged with first degree burglary and criminal assault following a May 18 attack on Beatrice Johnson. The case proceeds in the wake of prior police service matters and local officials named in the action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halifax County Superior Court
Fairfax
Amerion
Weldon
George ©. Green
George Hux
Green
Stuart Smith
Scotland Neck
P. R. Sitchin
FBI National Police Academy
Washington, D. C
Kitchin
J. T. Maddreys
W. A. Pierce
C. R. Cumer
Walker Campbell
Pierce Johnson
Allsbrook & Benton
Roanoke Rapids
John Brown
Negro City Street Department
Beatrice Johnson
Negro House
M. S. Broun
No License Examiner Vacancy In Roanoke Rapids
With the resignation of Ir win K Weeks the drivers license examiner post for Roanoke Rapids and vicinity is vacant since Monday. Corporal Logan B Lane of the Highway Patrol says another examiner will likely arrive by next Monday and asks the public not to request examinations from local police department personnel.
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Irwin K. Weeks
Roanoke Rapids
Logan B. Lane
Highway Patrol
Cedarwood Cemetery Lots Now Open For Public Sale
Cedarwood Cemetery has lots available for public sale per City Clerk Dorothy A. Shearin. Prices range from 200 to 600 dollars. Purchasers should contact the city clerk's office to reserve plots.
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Cedarwood Cemetery
Dorothy A. Shearin
Cl Gferkn
Wreck Involving Truck Causes Backups No Injuries Reported
A transfer truck stopped suddenly at a local intersection causing a chain of rear collisions. Tom Basket, a young Warren Plains resident, drove into the truck’s rear after stopping abruptly. Alexander Bullock of Warrenton struck Basket’s car from behind. Both cars suffered substantial damage but no injuries were reported. The truck driver who caused the stop was not identified.
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Warrenton
Tom Basket
Warren Plains
Local Man Held Under 2500 Bond
Sterling Harris a 30 year old white resident of 1505 South Roanoke Avenue is in Roanoke Rapids city jail this week on a 2500 bond after police say he broke into the home of James Edwards and assaulted his wife Edgar Edwards beating choking and threatening her in the early evening of May 3rd Harris was arrested near the Edwards house on Tuesday Preliminary hearing is set for Monday at 1 30 PM in Mayor's Court according to police notes
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Sterling Harris
Roanoke Avenue
Roanoke Rapids
James Edwards
Edgar Edwards
Loal
Harris
Edwards
Editorial: Roanoke Rapids Youth Center Hope Fades
The June 19 1947 Herald editorial argues Little Johnnie will miss a home swimming pool this year and likely 1948, urging civic leaders to back a 2000 youth recreation center via a petition for a special bond election. Elders must safeguard children’s interests or risk letting them down.
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Johnnie
the Herald
Hravel
Roanoke Rapids
Board of City Commissioners
Annual Buddy Poppy Sale Set For May 29
Herald Printing Co announces the annual Buddy Poppy Sale will be Saturday May 29 conducted by the local VFW Auxiliary. Poppies are made by disabled veterans to aid needy veterans and dependents. funds support veterans hospitals, the National Home for orphans, welfare, and funerals. Crosby named circulation manager for Roanoke Rapids Herald. veteran newsman with Tallahassee background urges public support.
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Herald Printing Co., Inc
Mirl Crosby
Tallahaseee
Florida
Roanoke Rapids Herald
Crosby
Tallahassee
V. F. W. Auxiliary
Veteran's Hospital
V. F. W. National Home For Orphans of Veterans Hospital
Veterans Administration
Mamie L. Camp
Batte
Class of 48 Prepares to Graduate Tomorrow Night
Eighty seniors from the Class of 1948 will receive diplomas tomorrow at 8 in the high school auditorium. Rev. Robert W. Bradshaw will deliver the commencement address, with the band playing Pomp and Circumstance and the chorus singing Onward Christian Soldiers. Claudius Irby will introduce the speaker, and diplomas will be presented by W. L. Medlin. Special awards were announced during Class Night, honoring top students and attendance records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yelock
Robert W. Bradshaw
Jarvis Memorial Methodist Church
Greenville
George Baird
Edmund Berkeley
All Saints Episcopal Church
Gould-Sullivan
Claudius Irby
Talley
W. L. Medlin
Board of
School ‘Trustees
Ga Uates
Jerry Kidd
Jeanette Shearin
Herald to become a twice weekly paper with new staff
The Herald announces a shift to weekly publication on June 1st with Tuesday and Thursday print days. New correspondents join from Leifton Warrenton Helix Jackson and Rich Square, while Mrs Aston Weldon and Mrs Riddick Enfield continue as long standing contributors. Readers are invited to send news ads and communiqués.
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Herald
Rich Square
W. L. Aston
Weldon
Mis
Katie W. Riddick Enfield
The
Auto Thief Sought In Buick Convertible Sale
New York police and local authorities search for a 1941 Buick convertible belonging to Wesley Carver of Roanoke Rapids. The car, bearing New York plates, was sold in Charlotte to Lindsay Davis and recovered last week. police chief T. J. Davis said the sale used a New York state title.
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New York
Charlotte
Wesley Carver
Roanoke Rapids
T. J. Davis
Lindsay Davis
Davis
Roads Near City Taken Over By State Highway
State Senator Julian Allsbrook released the news based on Merrill Evans report that 22 roads in Roanoke Rapids outlying sections will be taken over by the State Highway and Public Works Commission for improvement and maintenance. The roads, many impassable in bad weather, serve city workers. Projects approved include areas in West Rosemary and Vincent.
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The
Herald Today
Julian Allsbrook
Merrill Evans
Roanoke Rapids
State Highway and Public Works Commission
West
Rosemary
Vincent
Inspection Lane Reassignments Prompt City Inquiries
The Herald prints an interview with Arthur T. Moore of the Department of Motor Vehicles explaining Lane No. 34 moved from Halifax to Robersonville due to demand. He says changes aim to reach more motorists while Lane 35 covers seven counties, with Lane 34 operating in Robersonville May 6 to July 1 and a new schedule to follow.
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Halifax County
Martin County
Herald
Arthur T. Moore
Mechanical Inspection Division
Department of Motor Vehicles
Raleigh
Motor Vehicles Department
Halifax Couny
Roanoke Rapids
Robersonville
Notorists
Robersonvill
Halifax
Bertie
Northampton
Hairfax
Dave Tyrrell
Martin
Washington
Seaufort
Pamlico
Hyde
Mechanica
Moore
Roberonville
Roanoke Rapids Building Permits Reach 2 740 460
May permits total for Roanoke Rapids 1948 show residential at 2 1400 thousand and other classed permits lifting nonresidential construction to 5 650, bringing year to date building value to 2 740 460. Latent May permits list additions and new structures on Washington Jefferson Birdsong Saskson Henson streets with costs from 250 to 3 500 dollars and a 1 000 repair job.
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Roanoke Rapids
C. T. Shear~ Jin
Washington Steet
R. L. Ferrell
Jefferson Street
Leroy Barlowe
Birdsong Street
W. C. Williams
Saskson Street
J. E. Davis
Henson Street
Stuart Harrell
Washington Street
Harvey Woodruff Named Lions President
Harvey Woodruff was elected president of the Lions Club for the ensuing year at the regular bi monthly meeting. New officers include Dr. R. A. Daniel first vice president John Lackey second vice president H. C. Johnson treasurer Houston Fuller secretary M. C. Newsom Jr Tail Twister E E Lehman Lion Temer director two years Charlie Wills director three years L B Brown District governor Gaither M Beam addressed the group with an overview of Tar Heel State advertising plans for the International Convention in July.
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Harvey Woodruff
Lions Club
Dr. R. A. Daniel
John Lackey
H. C. Johnson
Houston Fuller
M. C. Newsom
E. E. Lehman
Gaither M. Beam
North Carolina
New York
School Safety Patrol Weiner Roast Hosts Patrol Day
Twenty eight members of the Roanoke Rapids Schoolboy Safety Patrol and guests enjoyed a weiner roast at the Northampton County clubhouse of Mr Dallas Allen Tuesday afternoon. Refreshments were provided by M System Grocery Starke's Grocery Ray's Barbecue and the Dr Pepper Bottling Corp. Co-hostesses at the event were Mrs Nelson and Mrs Lane.
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Roanoke Rapids
Dallas Allen
Northampton County
Logan B. Lane
Highway Patrol
L. H. Nelson
Esinia
Nelson
Lane
County Exceeds Quota in Cancer Drive Just Ended
Halifax County narrowly surpassed its $3,000 goal in the National Cancer Campaign with receipts totaling $3,017.24 announced by Mrs. Gordon Berkstresser, chairman of the Halifax County American Cancer Society. Roanoke Rapids topped the county effort with $1,558.90 against a $1,400 target, while Enfield, Halifax, Littleton, Scotland Neck and Weldon contributed varying amounts and quotas as listed by local chairs. The campaign notes a shift in totals from 1947 to this year and promises ongoing efforts to meet or exceed prior years.
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Halifax County
Gordon Berkstresser
American Cancer Society
Roanoke Rapids
Enfield
Gilbert Neal
Halifax
Fletcher Gregory
Littleton
Mary Pippin
Burglary Report At Afton Bay 5 1 PA Store
Entry occurred Friday night at the Afton Bay 5 1 PA store. A substantial amount of cash was taken from the cash drawer. No injuries reported. Afton police investigate with few details available.
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Bay
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China
L E. Keady
Ready Heads
State Education Commission
Unough
Rho Chi
Wesley T. Collier
University of North Carolina
Chapel Hill
Warren County
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Southern Drive
Superior Court
Mayor's Court
Claius Irby
Shirley Mae Draper
Nellie Ivey
Sonny Hines
Thur
Lions
School Safety Patrol
Weiner
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