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Newspaper
Roanoke Rapids Herald
Location
Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1947
Page
11
Twenty one divorces were granted at the September term in the Sf Superior Court of Halifax County. The separations include Maude Atkins Wilson from James G Wilson and Luanna Davis from Connie Davis among others.
The Enfield Firemen’s Fair ended Saturday night after a week of good attendance. The midway compared favorably with past fairs and many prizes were awarded. Enfield day drew a large crowd aided by two bands from Roanoke Rapids and Henderson. Moats street was decorated for a colorful parade and speaker Ballentine, introduced by State Senator Julian Allgeroois vancke Rapids, delivered remarks.
North Carolina traffic data shows no auto fatalities in Halifax and Northampton Counties for August. The DMV reports 63 deaths and 855 injuries across 1,048 accidents in eight months, with pedestrians accounts rising and Fayetteville leading in fatalities for the period.
Ten counties reported two fatalities each Bladen Cleveland Edgevornie Haywood Moore Richmond Rockingham Sampson Wills Union. Eighteen counties recorded one fatality Bewell Chatham Hoke Lee Macon McDowell On slow Pamlico Pender Porson Randolph Rowan Surry West ington Wilson. Col Rosser noted a 28 percent drop in fatalities from August 1946 while warning that driving costs are measured in human lives and property.
BPWC meeting continued with a focus on community improvement as members engage in National Business Women's Week. Miss Mary Hooks of Portwath, Va, spent last weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Woodruff.
Ramblings notes continued on page 1 section A praising the Buggs Island Dam project and downtown revitalization. It highlights new Bloom building, four upcoming commercial ventures, and strong downtown growth with more in store next year. The Airport Committee credits Dr Madden and contributors for the airport drive and project success.
Rev Ray Holder leads an October week of Youth Angelus and nightly prayer services as a church prepares for a mission. Activities include bell ringing after school, 7:30 pm prayers, and a Brotherhood of St Andrew gathering on Thursday.
Mrs Minnie Turner and Mr J Turner and Mrs Steenie Turner and daughter of Weldon were Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs Bernard Woodruff. Jack Williams of State College Raleigh spent the week-end with his parents. Mrs Hany Hensley of Lynchburg Way visiting her sister Mrs J M Rice. Mrs Lucy Hudson and others spent Sunday in Richmond with Mr and Mrs A Taylor. Mrs Arthur Crawford of Norfolk is visiting Mrs K Jenkins. Mr and Mrs Ollie Horton of Richmond spent the week-end with Mr and Mrs D L Balmer. Mrs J B Norwood returned to Lawrenceville after visiting. Their daughter Mrs D L Balmer visited. Mr and Mrs D P Wike and daughters of New Bern spent the week-end here. Mr and Mrs J P Little and Mrs W H Tickel spent Monday in Rocky Mount. Mrs Jimmie Cox and Mrs Dora Hawkins spent Friday in Elizabeth City. Mrs Guy Brown and son Tommie of Plymouth spent Sunday with Mrs Paul Matthews. They were accompanied home by Jimmie Brown who had spent the week with her grandmother.
Miss Paula Kay Matthews of Elizabeth City and Tommie Brown of Plymouth spent last week with grandparents Mr and Mrs P L Matthews. Mrs Ella Cameron spent Monday in Enfield with Mr and Mrs Hubert Hudson. Miss Betty Wilson spent Saturday in Richmond. Mr and Mrs Haywood Pearson were called to Goldsboro last Sunday due to Mrs Pearson's father's illness. Mrs Jay Thompson and Miss Genevieve Hodgin spent Saturday in Richmond.
The Roanoke Rap hospital reported births including a boy for Mr and Mrs J R Bradley Seaboard on October 2 a boy for Mr and Mrs M N Carpenter Jr Margarettsville on October 4 a boy for Mr and Mrs Dalton John m city on October 6 a girl for Mr and Mrs Ed Knott Jr city on October 4 a boy for Mr and Mrs David Tolbert Breednax on October 7 a girl for Mr and Mrs JH Jolly city on October 5 a girl for Mr and Mrs Henry Lee city on October 5 a boy for Mr and Mrs Albert Taylor Sept 30 and a girl for Mr and Mrs R W Woodruff city on October 6.
Lost small brown legged dog with black back short ears resembles a Beetle reward five dollars contact R T Howell 421 Jefferson St Roanoke Rapids NC phone R 431 Found female dog black head rump weight about eight pounds see caller Mrs John Buck 1104 Franklin St Roanoke Rapids NC phone R 502 Also bargain notices for a Roanoke Peanut Picker sale Marshals calculator and National Cash Register and dressmaking services resume in city notices
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