Local notice on Weldon Neon sign sparks debate in Roanoke Rapids
A Weldon correspondent complains about a neon sign on Velnon's main street directing tourists to Hotel Smith in Roanoke Rapids. The sign cost hundreds and was damaged, then repaired. Insurance may aid identifying culprits. The letter questions local loyalties and calls for community action. Also details low cost housing plans by Pete Garner and store openings in Roanoke Rapids with local business updates and civilian notices.
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Velnon
Hotel Smith
Roanoke Rapids
Raleigh
Weldon
Germany
L. S
Pete” Garner
Pete
Clara Hearne
Garner
King Tire Service
E. J. King
Hast Tenth
McCrory Corner
King
Norfolk Navy Dentist Welcomes Baby Sandra Lee
Sandra Lee Daniel is born to Lieut and Mrs R A Daniel in Norfolk weighing five pounds four ounces. Christened Sandra Lee, she is the couple’s second daughter following Barbara. Dr Daniel, a former city dentist, now serves with the navy in Norfolk.
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R. A. Daniel
Norfolk
Little Lady
Sandra Lee
Daniel
Navy
Daniels
Barbara
Paston Shaw Marriage in Emporia Virginia
Miss Anne Shaw daughter of Mr and Mrs Andrew Shaw of Roanoke Rapids married Henry Harold Paston of Statesville NC son of Mr and Mrs Alexandria Paston Monday at 10 pm in Emporia Virginia The bride wore navy blue with red accessories Close friends attended The groom is grade foreman for Wm F Bowe Jr Construction Co They will reside in Florence South Carolina.
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Anne Shaw
Andrew Shaw
Roanoke Rapids
Henry Harold Paston
Statesville
N. C
Alexandria Paston
Emporia
Paston
Wm, F. Bowe Jr. Construction Co
Florence
S. C
Fifteen White Men Called for Induction at Fort Bragg
Halifax County draft officials announce that questionnaires were mailed to all registrants under the Selective Service Act. A group of fifteen white men is scheduled to depart Monday at 10 AM DST for Army induction at Fort Bragg, with Robert Lewis White volunteering among them.
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M. McRae Faison
Halifax County Draft Board No. 1
Draft Board
Faison
Fort Bragg
Robert Lewis White
Hamilton Street
Roanoke Rapids
Rufus Simon Finch
Monroe St
Charles George Lester
Oliver Wats Hamill
Weldon
Waverly
Richard Duke
Roanoke Avenue
Robert Henry Williams
Charlotte Street
Nat Stanley Arthur
Elm Street
Robert McGee Baggett
Vance Street
Talmon Bural Shearin
Box 73
Bradley York Erwin
General Delivery
James Franklin
First Methodist Church Sunday Services and Evangelistic Visit
Services listed for Sunday September 14 include 945 Church School led by W. G. Lynch and 11:00 Morning Worship. The pastor preaches on A Vision of God Self and Service with an 8:00 Evening Worship and 7:00 Youth Fellowship. Dr John C Glenn will join for evangelistic services starting October 5.
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Daniel Lane
Church School
W. G. Lynch
John C. Glenn
Edenton Street Church
Raleigh
Moore Family Week End Visits and College Plans
Peter Bill Moore of Norfolk visited with his parents M. M. Moore. Goldie Moore left for college in Gainsville Georgia after a summer with her parents. Mrs C M Pitt spent the weekend in Norfolk with relatives Jack Lipscomb of Hampton spent the weekend with his parents.
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Peter Bill Moore
Norfolk
M. M. Moore
Goldie Moore
Gainsville
C. M. Pitt
Jack Lipscomb
Hampton
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The
Weldonian
Roanoke
Jewel Box
Henry Coley
Coley
Jewel Bar
H. D. Allen
Economy Auto Store
Goodrich Tires
Mr. Allen
H. J. Savage
Rocky Mount
Taylor's Drug Store
M. C. Savage
Taylors
Vivian
Carolyn Whitley
Annie Lee
Paul Hales
Henderson
Willie Sykes
Helen Greene
B. Fowler
Halifax
John Denton
Pat
G. L. Denton
Battlesboro
Jack Alson
Hollister
A. D. Pittard
Dorothy Greene
Aulander
Vitula Pittard
Jack Alston
George Thompson
Alice T. Greene
Andrew Pittard
Herbert Harris
Enfield
Bert Butts
John Joyner
Corinth
Agnes Hawkins
Hattie Mae Cullom
Aurelian Springs
J. B. Hale
Bernice
Grady Jenkins
B. S. Hawkins
Agnes
Lewis Hawkins
McColl
Phillip Reaves
Military Academy
B. B. Morgan and
Hattie Woodruff
Irvin Hawkins
C. M. Hawkins
Baldy Greene
Dorothy
Eunice
Annie Belle Pittard
Hawkins Chapel
D. D. Broome
Xiven Ste Business Horizon
Howard Hancock
Paston - Shaw
Bennie Robert Jenkins
Littleton
Woodrow Wilson Robertson
Crew
First Methodist Church
Rye
Rexall Store
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