Thousands Turn Out For Company B Honor Parade
The National Guard Day Parade honoring Company B drew thousands in Halifax and Northampton counties on September 27. Governor-nominate Broughton led in a patrol car with Col. Newell and Lt. Col Fenner, followed by Company B, ex-service men, and scouts. The hour‑long procession on Roanoke Avenue ended at the armory, with flags, cheers, and a large crowd visible along the route.
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National Guard
Company B
Halifax
Northampton
America
Roanoke Avenue
First Street
Hamilton
Armory Site
Broughton
VEPCO
Regiment
J M
Petition Drives New Road From Weldon to Roanoke Rapids
A petition circulated this week by E F Bounds and E King of Weldon and F M Sherry of Roanoke Rapids seeks reopening and maintenance of the old road from Highway 158 near Roanoke Rapids Country Club to near the Southern Cotton and Oil Company in South Weldon. The route would shorten travel between towns, aid farmers, and avoid two railroad crossings. C F Gore, district engineer of the State Highway Commission, has approved the proposed road, which will be presented to the Halifax County Board of Commissioners for approval and recommendation to the state agency.
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Highway 158
Roanoke Rapids
Weldon
Halifax
South Weldon
C. F. Gore
State Highway Commission
Board of County Commissioners
Roanoke Rapids to Get New Bus Station at 1108 Roanoke Ave
Officials of the Carolina Coach Company approve a $15 000 Roanoke Rapids bus terminal to start next week with completion targeted for January 1. Local contractor Lee Wheeden to own and lease the property adjacent to Citizens Bank building, featuring separate waiting rooms for white and colored passengers, ticket office, concessions, and space for five buses plus maintenance shop.
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Roanoke Rapids
Carolina Coach Company
Raleigh
Lee Wheeden
Roanoke Avenue
Citizens Bank & Trust Co
Eleventh Streets
Lost red sport coat sought by Mrs Williams
A Misses Red sport coat is missing and believed to belong to Ruby Lee Williams. A reward is offered for its return to Mrs Frank Williams.
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Ruby Lee Williams
Red Ward
Frank Williams
Halifax to form two draft boards for county
Governor Hoey directs A L Hux to convene a meeting of county leaders to select two three member draft boards for Halifax County. Each board will include a doctor and an appeal agent, likely a lawyer, to advise on medical and legal aspects of exemptions. Members serve without pay.
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A. L. Hux
Halifax County
Clyde R. Hoey
W. ©. Matthews
Board of Elections
Kelly Jenkins
Roanoke Rapids
Scotland Neck
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Alfred Terrell
Simmons Co
Dan Lane
Crumpler
Brigman
Tang
VICKS
Phillips Milk
Magnesia
Castoria Fletchers
Stanback
Hoey
Hux
TTA ES Drug CO
Roanoke Ave
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