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Newspaper
Roanoke Rapids Herald
Location
Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1945
Page
21
A Southern City report notes North Carolina towns mail notices to residents and post warnings at intersections to curb noise nuisances. Officials say consistent enforcement yields results, while laxity breeds indifference and mockery of the law.
Merchants discussed consumer eagerness for postwar durable goods with a focus on autos. A show of hands found no immediate buyers, signaling that strong selling and advertising are needed as new cars reappear and old models lose appeal. General optimism involves a substantial selling job to sustain employment and prosperity.
The article argues that urban noise harms residents and that local governments fail to adopt strong policies. It notes cities adopting model anti noise ordinances and others pushing stricter enforcement of bans to reduce nuisance.
Henry J. Kaiser chairs a second national clothing collection at President Truman’s request. The Victory Clothing Collection runs January 7 to 31, seeks 100 million garments plus shoes and bedding, and relies on local chairmen and broad public effort to surpass prior 150 million pound totals.
Governor Lehman warns UNRRA that current clothing donations fall short of the needs in war devastated areas. The Victory Clothing Collection urges donors to include good will letters to unknown overseas recipients, reinforcing international friendship and peace.
The Wednesday Night Club met at Mrs Clyde Liske's Washington Street home decorated with fall flowers. Bridge progressions concluded with guest prize to Mrs L R Moody and club prize to Mrs Wilmer Collier. Attendees included Mesdames Moody, Collier, Roderick Meikle, T R Wilson, L B Brown, H C Wirtz, and W S Batton Jr.
The executive committee of the W. S. C. S. met at Mrs. Edwin Cameron's home last Wednesday at 8 p.m. President Mrs. H. E. Cameron led the session followed by a social with ice cream and cookies. Attendees included James W. R. Stevens, Jay Thompson, N. D. Cox, R. I. Starke, J. A. Briley, G. C. Redford, Carl Thompson, Ruth and Viola Glover, and Henrietta Price.
Mr and Mrs John W Rutenberg announce the birth of a son Charles David on October 3 at Flowers Hospital Fifth Avenue New York City Mrs Rutenberg formerly Miss Iva Pitt of this city
The remark urges a shift from quiet diplomacy to firm control once weapons are involved, arguing that leadership should enforce order like a bouncer.
A terse line suggests a powerful figure who rests peacefully without protection, implying confidence and control. No additional context or names are provided to specify who or where this scene unfolds.
Our Nurses Aide Corps held a dinner on September 19 at the Admary Cafe. Fifty three members exist, twenty two attended. Two key members, Mrs Lois Crumpler and Miss Alice G Garner, resigned. New officers were elected for the next year. Myrtle Nelson Nance announced her husband’s discharge after two years in Germany. The pig prize was won by Miss Hunice Coburn. Attendance aim set at 100 percent.
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