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Newspaper
Roanoke Rapids Herald
Location
Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1947
Page
1
Henry Akers, chairman, reported by Wednesday only 752.14 had been collected toward a 14030 city quota, leaving 1218 short though not final. Sub-chairmen listed North Ward 467.50 South Ward 1088.75 Special 1543.49 and Industries 9652.50 as part of the drive totals.
Roanoke Ramblings notes a tiny baby born weighing three and a half pounds in High Point later exceeding five pounds. Lions White Cane Sale proceeds cited as a first year success with plans for annual event. Rambler records a nearby shooting incident and urges safety amid a train wreck ambulance from Williams Funeral Home.
A local effort led by Rosemary area churches and the North Carolina Methodist Conference aims to establish a Methodist church and Sunday School in South Rosemary. Kiwanis and community volunteers fund and build a temporary meeting hall. the Scouts will use the space, with plans for a permanent church and continued Scout access.
Roanoke Rapids scouts held a weekend camporee October 24 25 in the city park with Troops 142 141 144 and 65 led by Rudolph Waters Dorsey Neathery Nathaniel Lowe and Willie Mincher Scoutmaster Waters led campfire singing while District Chairman Howard Pruden praised volunteers for their unpaid service and urged good citizenship through Scouting Patrols competed in first aid signaling and knot tying with Apaches and Dan Beard taking top ribbons. Scout Executive John B Hackney of Wilson awarded prizes including a trench shovel for top patrols and a compass prize propels the program forward with plans for an Indian relic hunt in November.
Two sailors from the USS Spokane, Harold W. Fields, 26, was slashed and slugged in Weldon after aiding a rail collision cleanup. Johnson, 22, of Mississippi, and Lunsford, 20, of Tennessee, were held in Halifax County jail without bond until Fields declined to testify, leading to their release.
A hearing in Richmond scheduled for 2 30 p m next Wednesday concerns Joseph Lanier Goddard of Roanoke Rapids wanted on charges of abandoning his wife and three children. Governor Gregg Cherry requested the action as part of interstate pursuit.
Elizabeth Glasgow of ton a student at East Car oli Teachers College leads a group of 17 Baptist students from the college heading to the North Carolina Baptist Student convention in High Point for tomorrow and Saturday Grive Butler a senior from Atkinson and pres Wor the Baptist student War East Carolina and elen Rich a junior from Garlard will be among several students statewide taking part in the pri kya at the convention.
The article reports several Greenville area law enforcement personnel resigning after presenting to the Governor. Teague Wile son and Fields reportedly left their patrol roles as officers pursue private sector sales positions. Navy enlistments rise with many joining aviation units.
Local week item lists Gaston High School honor roll for several grades with names such as Maxine Epps Katie Hollida Annie Lawrie Clements Dorothy Layce Elee McCoy Moore Kathleen Allen Daris Wrenn Annie Virginiv Jordan Janie Jordan Margaret Wright. Includes Jaycees meeting schedule Halloween party at the Country Club district meeting Episcopal Auxiliary Weldon gathering November 6 and directory work Roanoke Rapids city directory project details and local safety patrol support from Mills Furnish Sentinels Roanoke and Patterson Mall.
On November 1 at Halifax School four 4-H project winners will receive special recognition for outstanding work. Their records have been entered in the State Contest, marking county achievement and commendable effort by the pictured group.
County records show $135000 in building permits issued to a local mills company as construction activity rebounds. In other news, Halifax County faces a string of incidents including a car collision near Scotland Neck injuring Vinson and a shooting case involving Robert Jones amid a spate of recent industry hiring.
Rock Venters leads the Jackets to Oxford for a non conference clash with the Red Devils on Friday at an unspecified time. The team seeks rebound after a tough loss to Elizabeth City last Friday, with critics urging sharper play and cohesion.
The first executive meeting of the Young Democrat Clubs of North Carolina will be a luncheon in Southern Pines on November 1 at 7 80 p m. E Hoover Tatt Jr president announced. Woof McGarity newly elected president of the Young Democrats in South Carolina will attend to correlate group efforts between states.
Eunice Jenkins of Halifax Route 2 wins the 1947 Room Improvement project with 91 completed projects and a plan to renovate her room next year. Katie Morris and Doris Strickland, Weldon Senior Club members, will present their “A Daily Breakfast” demonstration to 600 people after representing the Northeastern District in Raleigh. Doris Strickland wins County Food Preparation. Charlotte Jones wins Junior Dress Revue. Frances Herbert takes Frozen Foods. Katie Morrie wins Better Methods Electric Center for saving time with an electric iron.
Roanoke Mills Company leads weekly permits with four totaling 135 000 for repairs and additions as city inspectors record 90 total new homes for the year to date. Industrial permits include Roanoke Mills works and a Roanoke compressor project while Gilbert Holliday and M Dorsey add small commercial structures.
Lillian Lee daughter of Mr and Mrs Lee takes the Scout post in Washington street area announced today. She will assume duties November 6 after training at Duke University where she led a Durham troop and helped direct the Durham Raleigh summer camp. For four years she worked for the government in Washington and has now joined the National Girl Scout organization as a professional. Details on Navy Reserve programs follow.
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