Roanoke Rapids News: A Growing Industrial Center
Roanoke Rapids described as an industrial, agricultural and educational leader with 9,000 people, 100 stores, multiple mills, banks, schools, a hospital and new projects. Moving residents include William Harris II and a revival by Rev. Gordon L. Price. Nearby rail connections and safety notes accompany local strikes and a pending fire truck fund honor roll.
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North Carolina
WPTF
Raleigh
Roanoke Rapids
Carolina
United States
Va. Electric & Power Co
Ing.hu
White Way
Sailoing
Seaspital and Nursing School
Seaboard
Atlantic Coast Line
Witi
William Harris II
Henderson
Harris
W P A appoints Joyner as field representative in NC
W P A designates W P A Field Representative for the first and second tracts in North Carolina as Roanoke Rapids businessman W F Joyner begins new duties. His post covers the eastern state, representing the federal government in the Works Progress Administration.
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W. F. Joyner
Roanoke Rapids
Works Progress Administration
North Carolina
Ner
Commi
Ready
W.P.A
Tentative Order for Fire Truck and Equipment
The City Board of Commissioners approved a tentative order for a new fire truck and related equipment. The purchase could be canceled within 30 days if funds are not raised, with officials aiming to secure pledges from property owners to cover the cost and align delivery with the new municipal building. Fire Commissioners George Taylor and Irvin Starke seek to raise the required amount promptly.
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Brickell Motor Co
William Farber
C. D. Clark
J. D. Thompson
T. B. Parker
A. C. Doyle
Roanoke Furniture Exchange Co
George Taylor
Irvin Starke
City Board of Commissioners
Storm Expected As Hurricane Moves North Toward Roanoke
Reports to the plant of the Va. Electric & Power Co. warn of a wind swarm hitting Roanoke Rapids and vicinity early Friday if its course stays the same. The hurricane has devastated Florida and Georgia, with hundreds dead and millions in property damage reported.
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Va. Electric & Power Co
Roanoke Rapids
Florida
Georgia
Roanoke Rapids Schools To Open Monday
City schools of Roanoke Rapids will begin Monday with heavy pupil registration at the Junior High according to reports tonight.
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Roanoke Rapids
Uncle Sam
Fort Monroe
Miss Janet Rawlings Named Staff Representative
Miss Janet Rawlings accepts a contract as staff representative for Eastman School of Business at Actoration Saratoga Springs New York. She will oversee registration and reside in Weldon Halifax Enfield Roanoke Rapids and Aurelian Springs.
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Janet Rawlings
Eastman School of Business Actoration
Saratoga Springs
N. Y
Weldon
Halifax
Enfield
Roanoke Rapids
Aurelian Springs
Miss Rawlings
Vigilance urged as home break-ins rise this week
Police report a new wave of break-in attempts after two weeks of robberies. Thieves removed window screens but fled when discovered, with Mae Johnson, Mrs. Armstrong, the Wilsons, and Mrs. Dunning among the residents targeted. A suspect, linked to other towns, is being hunted while authorities keep his name confidential.
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Mae Johnson
Im . Johnson
Eth
Wilsons
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John Peele
United Textile Workers
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