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Newspaper
Roanoke Rapids Herald
Location
Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1938
Page
15
The Peoples Theatre adds heavy electrical upgrades with new transformers by Virginia Electric Power Co to support an air conditioning system that uses 35 horsepower in motors plus additional electrical load from the theater improvements.
The theatre now uses lights in a new front marquee and enhanced lobby lighting. A large main line feed and oversized switches power two projection machines, a huge front sign, and house lighting. Electric heat and cooling run by Virginia Electric & Power Co. aim to minimize shutdowns and improve patron comfort.
Scouts across Troops gather at Camp Charles Saturday at 10 for the second annual Junior Olympics training event. The $1 fee funds meals and a certificate, with archery golf on the menu and the silver cup awarded to last year’s top leader Sammie Pierce.
Enfield lawyer Joseph Branch son of J. C. Branch has opened his practice on Main Street in the Peirson Building formerly occupied by the Western Union Telegraph Co. He recently graduated from Wake Forest College and Wake Forest Law School.
Thelma's Harry House spent the weekend in Lewiston, meeting local residents and exploring area sights. The visit highlighted community ties and local reception.
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