New Police Hire Sworn In as City Tightens Traffic Rules
Boots Rainey was sworn in by Mayor Jenkins to join the force as J C Matthews is set to be sworn in soon. Carlton Morris has entered as special officer in the North Ward with Lynn Cameron continuing as an extra night and weekend officer. All officers will assist traffic duty during 12 hour shifts amid a resigning officer. New ordinance bans long trucks and caps parking to two and a half hours on listed streets with a $10 fine per offense. Veteran officers include Erwin Luter Greene and Brigman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L B. “Boots” Rainey
Kelly Jenkins
H. E. Dobbins
J. C. Matthews
Dobbins
Carlton R. Morris
Lynn
Cameron
North Ward
Matthews
J. R. Arams
Roanoke Avenue
Ninth
Twelfth
Second
Hamilton
Jackson
Third Street
Tenth Street
Madison
Eleventh
Eleventh Street
W. M. Erwin
Paul C. Luter
Carl R. Greene
J. A. Brigman
Paper Mill Worker Injured After Fall at Halifax Mill
I. V. Lesly, 42, of Littleton road, was hurt at the Halifax Paper Company mill today when he reportedly fell through a floor. He is not believed fatally injured, but the extent of his wounds was not yet determined at the local hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. V. Lesly
Halifax
Lesly
Littleton Road
Funeral Services for Mrs Willie Keel
Funeral services for Mrs Willie Keel 34 were held at 5:30 pm Monday at the Scot land Neck Funeral Home chapel. Burial was in Baptist cemetery. She was formerly Selma Roebuck of Tillery. She died Sunday at her father's home H L Roebuck. Surviving are her husband two children Willie Jr and Doris Keel three brothers Julian Baker Roebuck Henry Roebuck and James Roebuck and two sisters Mrs Otis Killard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willie Keel
W. E. Goode
Baptist Church
Scotland Neck
Baptist
Keel
Selma Roebuck
Tillery
H. L. Roebuck
Willie, Jr
Doris Keel
Julian Baker Roebuck
Williamston
Henry Roebuck
Robersonville
James Roebuck
Woodland
Otis Killard
Miss Louise Roebuck of South Pines
Miss Louise Roebuck of South Pines is mentioned in a partial obituary note. The fragment references her residence and connection to local families, signaling a forthcoming biographical notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louise Roebuck
Pines
Bond Issue At Halifax Is Approved
A bond issue of 4000 dollars received unanimous approval from Halifax voters in a special referendum. The town plans to enlarge and expand its water supply system. Total votes were 31 in favor, none against, with about 135 eligible to vote. Mrs. W. W. Warren oversaw the election as registrar, and W. P. Avent and J. M Read served as judges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halifax
Halifax City Board of Commissioners
Pease
W. W. Warren
W. P. Avent
J. M Read
Williams to Join WPTF as Staff Announcer
Tommy Williams, Roanoke Rapids High School graduate and former WCBT program director, will become a staff announcer for Radio Station WPTF in Raleigh starting September 15. Poyner, WPTF director of programs, notes Williams will work the night shift and appear on regular programs thereafter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tommy Williams
Roanoke Rapids
WCBT
WPTF
Raleigh
Graham Poyner
Williams
WFTC
Kinston
WCNC
Elizabeth City
Poyner
Rebecca Bounds
State fixes road to River Mills in two weeks
The State Highway and Public Works Commission began work midweek to improve the road to River Mills. The project will take about two weeks and repave the route replacing a dangerous drop to the mill road. A detour via Route 47 at the Power Co entrance will guide traffic, with the entrance widened and a traffic officer to be posted during shift changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
River Mills
State Highway & Public Works Commission
Mill Road
Power Co
Funeral Services for Rufus Acey Held in Roanoke Rapids
Funeral services were conducted Sunday afternoon at 4 from Williams Funeral Home for Rufus W. Acey 23 who died August 11 at Goochland Virginia. The Rev Paul H Fields of Rosemary Methodist Church officiated and interment followed in the local cemetery. A native of Franklin Virginia Acey had served in the Civilian Conservation Corps and been sent to a sanatorium at Goochland for treatment. Surviving are two sisters Miss Lizzie Acey and Miss Edith Acey of Roanoke Rapids and an aunt Mrs Anne Moore of this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William
Rufus W. Acey
Goochland
Paul H. Fields
Rosemary Methodist Church
Franklin
Acey
Civilian Conservation Corps
Lizzie
Edith Acey
Roanoke Rapids
Anne, Moore
City
Enrollment Figures Released By City School System
Superintendent C W Davis reported total enrollment of 2 783 white and Negro students with 1 057 in high school and 1 193 in elementary for whites plus 408 in elementary and 125 in high school for Negro students. Verne Marceaux will join as music teacher replacing Jane Glenn. John G Barnette becomes science teacher. no manual training teacher yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Davis
Davis
Verne Marceaux
Racine
Wisconsin
Jane Glenn
Marceaux
Wisconsin College of Music
Milwaukee
DePaule University
Chicago
John G. Barnette
Alva Page
Barnette
Mecklenburg County
Roanoke Rapids
Funeral Attendees for Mrs. C. B. Matthews Sr
The funeral last Tuesday drew many mourners including Mr. and Mrs. Jack Palmer Mrs. J Q Earl and Miss Mildred Earl of Shelby Henry Taylor of High Point Mrs Anna Vaden of Richmond Va Mr and Mrs H G McClure of Newport News Va Mr and Mrs Robert Brewer Mr and Mrs Rob Webb Lula Waller Mrs W W Wesson Anne Wesson Mr and Mrs Jim Brewer and Mr and Mrs Robert Taylor of Lawrenceville Va
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. B. Matthews
Jack Palmer
J. Q. Earl
Mildred Earl
Shelby
Henry Taylor
High Point
Anna Vaden
Richmond
H. G. McClure
Newport News
Robert Brewer
Rob Webb
Lula Waller
W. W. Wesson
Anne Wesson
Jim Brewer
Robert Taylor
Lawrenceville
Merchants Directors Discuss Lights and Thanksgiving Plan
The Roanoke Rapids Merchants Association directors met to discuss Christmas lights and local reactions to statewide conservation. They backed a petition to the Governor to observe the last Thursday in November as Thanksgiving as part of the Old Thanksgiving Day idea. Heath Lee urged selling Defense stamps and bonds, and Miss Jennie Walton will contact retailers. Ed Graves announced the Community Chest drive starts October 12. The group also approved $30 for a state license tag bureau and Mrs. Ruby Mincher will sell 1942 tags.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Altho
State Merchants Association
North Carolina
Heath Lee
Roanoke Rapids
Roanoke Bank & Trust Co
Jennie Walton
Ed Graves
Community Chest
Ruby Mincher
Also Mentioned on This Page
Donald Sweetland
H. M
Mediterranean
Rufus Acey
Merchants Directors Meeting
Roanoke Rapids Merchants Association
Clara Hearne
L. S
Pete” Garner
Madison St
Dial
N. C
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