Roanoke Ramblings Update From A Silent Week
Local writer notes little news this week with scattered items including fishing reports from Comstock expedition and several Wake Forest bound students listed among area college entrants. Mentions of court events, sports figures, and community notes fill the column with names like Julian Alisbrook and Harry Soufas, plus town chatter about Burlington and Jamboree attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brorge Justice
Strees Depariment
John Buck
Comtock
John
Irwin
Jesse Sewell
Poplar
Russel Pirdaong
Julian Alisbrook
Jamite
Halifax
Charlie Thanos
New Rom
Harry Soufas
CPL
Charlie
Charles
Jel
Bynum Neal
L. S. Nel
Fe Tsund
Wake Forest
Jilly
Bynnie
Kidegh
Wtheir
Juin
Chicago
Lionel Northington
Jack Wrenn
Paul Morris
Thomas Clark
Charles Johnson
College Lip
Louise King Geredith
Raleigh
Saran
Coming Events Include 15000 Fishing Rodeo
Executives at Morehead City announce a fishing rodeo from September 18 to November 1 with 18000 in prizes. The listing also notes the Western M C Fair final days at Hendersonville and the Debutantes Ball in Raleigh with concurrent Chamber of Commerce convention.
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Hendersonville
Raleigh
Chamber of Commerce
Morehead City
Prises
Airport Support Begins As Halifax County Considers Airport
Roanoke Rapids Elvis club plans action to back a Halifax County airport with a countywide resolution. The Junior Chamber of Commerce voted to draft support and may act at tonight’s meeting. Residents say local schools need closer flying facilities and stress timely action.
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Roanoke Rapids
Board of ‘Curnty Commissioners
Theormer Club
Wis Aggterd
Bor Club
Nother
Injuries Fatal To Local Merchant Henry Allen
Henry Crewery Allen aged 78 prominent Weldon Roanoke Rapids merchant died after his car swerved into another on Hillsboro Road near Durham. Sister Bertha Zollioffer injured, treated in hospital. Funeral held Weldon Methodist Church with interment Cedar Wood Cemetery. Survived by son Robert and three daughters, plus siblings and nine grandchildren.
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Henry Crewery Allen
Weldon
Roanoke Rapids
Hillsboro Road
Durham
Bertha Zolliwoffer
Greensboro
Robert P. Allen
W. A. Travis
James Jonson
Welon
W. J. Armfield Thi
A. &. Allen
Zollicoffer
Kate Pierce
R. G. Kendricks
Auditions for State Symphony Held October Fourth
The North Carolina Symphony will hold auditions for adult and child soloists and orchestral players on October 4 from 2 p m to 6 p m at Meredith College Roanoke Rapids residents may audition if under 17 as well. Applications should be sent to the Symphony office in Chapel Hill or to Mrs W A China or Miss Ruth Trunson in Roanoke Rapids.
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Roanoke Rapids
North Carolina Symphony
Meredith College
Benjamin Swalin
Symphony
Chapel Hill
W. A. China
Ruth Trunson
Merchants warned to cash bonds only by banks
The Roanoke Rapids Merchants Association warns members that only banks and authorized financial institutions may cash veterans terminal leave bonds. The Treasury cautions other businesses to refrain or risk loss. A Treasury report notes bogus $20, $50 and $100 bills circulating in the South.
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Roanoke Rapids Merchants Association
The
Treasury
South
Royal Adam Wins Clean Sweep at Virginia Races
Royal Adam, bay gelding from Oakley's Roanoke Rapids stable, driven by Jack Garrity, swept the Virginia State Fair harness events at Staunton. He won the first heat in 2:13 for the mile and finished first in the next two dashes, defeating rivals including W. F. Davis Empire Grattan. The meet featured 2:14 and 2:15 dash times, faster than prior performances, with Walter Brewer in Porthaywood Va’s C. E. Hunt camp taking two early trots before Follow Dillon bested him in the final dash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vantey
Staunton
Oakley
Roanoke Rapids
Jack Garrity
W. F. Davis
Sam Hayes Set to Broadcast Gridiron Tips Tomorrow
Sam Hayes, famed football score prophet, launches the 1947 season on WCET at 8 15 PM with Touchdown Tips. Sponsored by Weldon Drug Company, his program promises huddle insights, sectional forecasts, and Grid Iron Grins with weekly football lore.
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Sam Hayes
WCET
Weldon
Comany
Collins Jones Co Closing Out Store in Roanoke Rapids
Collins Jones company 18 closing its Roanoke Rapids store this week. Barry Jones, manager since opening, will move to Hendersonville. Taylor Furniture moves into the Collins Jones building, Tar Heel Sporting Goods takes over the Taylor Furniture space in the near future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Collins-Jones Company
Roanoke Rapids
Barry Jones
Hendersonville
Taylor Furniture Company
Collins-Jones
Tar Heel Sporting Goods
Company
Commissioners Approve Third and Eighth Streets Resurfacing
City commissioners approved resurfacing about 7500 square yards of Third and Eighth Streets at an estimated 1800 dollars. Hiker and Yount of Redaville to perform the work. They also authorized new police uniforms and sending Chief T. F. Davis to the FBI National Police Academy retraining session in Washington from Sept 20 to Oct 4. Fire Department authorized to purchase a soulmotor for Dewed.
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Police Department
T. 4. Davis
FBI National Police Academy
Washington
Fire Department
Roanoke Rapids Band To Play At Enfield Fair
Enfield Agricultural Fair organizers announced Roanoke Rapids and Henderson high school bands will perform. Firemen attended a ground breaking for a new East Main Street building on Wednesday as part of preparations for the fair running from September 29 to October.
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Roanoke Rapids
Enfield
East Main Street
Henderson
Wil
Sonny Hines Recalls Jamboree and Dixie Scout Flag Incident
Roanoke Rapids High School junior Sonny Hines 15 recalls the International Jamboree of Boy Scouts in France and the Dixie Scouts flying the Confederate flag at their campsite. He described German Scouts being barred and spoke of peace efforts amid wartime memories in Philadelphia.
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Molwon
France
J. D
Sonny) Hines
Div
Roanoke Rapids
Sonny Hines
U. S
Dixie
Flag of Confederacy
L. D
Sonny) Hines, Jr
Franklin Street
Sonny
Roanoke Rapids High School
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United States
North
South
South Carolina
Georgia
Ithant
Florida
Raleigh
Camp Kilmer
New Jersey
Sixien Island
N. Y
Ary
C.H. Muir
Eer
Antwerp
Belgium
Holland
Belgiun
Paden-Powell
Creoks
Texas
Enfield Veterans Bond Redemptions Beat Weekend Count
Local Bank of Enfield saw 71 veterans cash terminal leave bonds by Tuesday, Sept. 2, totaling 188,880 dollars. In Roanoke Rapids and Littleton news, a faculty entertainment event was postponed a week and bids for a Roanoke Bay municipal building addition were announced to be opened next Tuesday.
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Enfield
Bank of
Littleton High School
Littleton Baptist Church
Belopenea
Roanoke Bay
Fire Department
L Uve
Jewish stores close for Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur observances
Jewish stores in the city will close Monday and Tuesday September 15 and 18 for the Rosh Hashanah holiday. Stores will reopen Wednesday September 24 after observance of Yom Kippur, the Jewish Day of Atonement.
Governor to Meet Halifax Delegation on Patrol Reinstatement
Delegation led by State Senator Julian Allsbrook heads to the Governor's office at 3 pm to press for reinstatement of former Highway Patrolmen Cpt Toague AL Kleks and John W Wimnan. Governor Gregg Cher Hardin says he has not formed an attitude and will consider commissions from the State Department of Motor Vehicles.
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John Hardin
Herald
Julian Allsbrook
Gregg Cher
Hardin
Reed
Mgdway
Cpt. Toague
AL Kleks
John W. Wimnan
Col. Hateher
H. J. Hateher
Highway Patrol
Tavis
Govrnor
Wnter
Stet Department of Motor Vehicles
Hounwie Rapids
Halifax County
Northampton
Roanoke Bay Ga
Ratelga
Ratelga Where They Wil Enter With the Governor. ‘Allsbeovl
Halifax
Malifax
Charlot
Venters Speeds Yellow Jacket Gridders Ahead of Opener
Washington Pam Pack drills quickened as coach Rock Venters pushed the Yellow Jackets in a long scrimmage. Up front the line of Felts Johnson Lowder Nixon and Hale along with Edwards and Zell formed the starting unit. Stewart Cos Crumpler Woot and Brown head the backfield with Arrow Slade Clemmer and Clemer pushing for spots. Officials seek a September 19 home game before the conference opener with Tarboro.
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Washington Pam
Rock Venters
Yellow Jacket
Uiousa J
Worde Felts
Robert Johnson
Hubert Lowder
Billy Nixon Ai Pale
Julio Hale
Junior Edwards
Kenny Mlzell
Budl Tast Yer
Frank Johnson
Bobby “Ma Auams
Lewis Ivey
Aris Russell Johnson
Herbert Moore
Vance Stawart
I David Cos
Winghudl Sam Woot
O. J. Crumpler
Art Brown
Aomer
South Carolina
Reuben Slade
Clifton Arrow
Baily Clemer
Tarbora
Automatic laundry to open at 600 Jackson Street
Roaring ahead as a novel city attraction the automatic laun dry will debut at 600 Jackson Street offering a home wash away from home experience. The new system mirrors successful operations in other cities and promises to ease drudgery in daily chores.
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Rounoke Kapias Newsews
Jackson Street
Farms to Spend Heavily on New Homes in County
A state fore cast from the Tile Council of America predicts heavy expenditures by Halmes County farm families for new housing and improvements over the next five years. Chairman B Ortman notes rising incomes and widespread central heating, tiled baths, modern kitchens, and upgraded electrical appliances as pivotal changes. Rapid electrification in North Carolina supports inclusion of labor saving devices and comforts in new homes, with estimates showing most farms already receiving central electric service and features like refrigerators and deep freezers becoming common.
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Halmes
Tile Council of Americ
B. Ortman
Th C Puncil
North Carolina
Ortman
Hurat Bleet
Feation Administration
Tation Electric Serview
It's Up To Parents And Children If School Lunchroom Remains Open
The Roanoke Rapids Merchants Association plans a new city directory with a classified business section to replace the 1911 edition. School Supt I E Ready warns the lunchroom could close without parental and student patronage due to reduced federal funding. the 20 cent meals include meat vegetables milk and dessert.
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I.E. Ready
Sup
Mr. Ready
Charities Aid 87 Families In First 8 Months
In the eight months January through August 1947 Associated Charities aided 87 families totaling 10 individuals. The report notes many cases burned out, needing clothing, medicine, fuel, and milk, with some transfers to Red Cross, Lion Club, and Halifax County welfare. Eight cases were rejected or deemed self-sufficient, all cases thoroughly investigated by a case worker with input from local professionals and merchants.
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Associated Charities
Halifax County
Halifi County
Lion’ Club
Red Cross
Becaus
Halifax County Welfare Department
Red Feather
Roanoke Rapids
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Vote Rawlings
High Point College
George Pappendick
Cecil Elvana
Ue Chass
Warren
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Coyt
Virgil McDowell
al George
Howard Short
Clyde Martin
University of North Carolina
Richard Allsbrook
Gene Mut, Jr
Bil Pruden
Ee Witherspoon
Mary Baldwin College
Gene Husbee
Pan Gpiuricun
Buninons College
Rchmond
Princilla
Richmond
Geraldine Revelleci
Women's College
Wich Font College
Vnomas Cook
Jimmy Elmore
Calvin Taylor
Francis Hightmeyer
Otley Hockaday
Martha Johnson
Finustine Smith
Martha Ant Turice
Rose Cooksey
Greensboro College
Eiily Moore
Eastern Carolina College
Greenville
Jack McKenzie
Lee Macghrey, Jr
Vail
Baparia
Tyawrencaville
Exchange Desk
Doc
New York
Legionaires
L. D. Hines
Lib Price
Budie
Ruth Norwood
Graham
al Drew
Clue
Meera
Ars
Claude
Rock
Burlington
Crawford Deese
Buraington
Indy
Stu Martin
Jays
Ofop
State Symphony
Merchants Association
Royal Adam
Virginia
Collins-Jones Co
Peace Palace
Versailles
Paris
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Dinnor
Eiffel Tower
Foy
Bastogne
Butte
Hey
Wall Street
Bruce Camp
Rufus Britton
New Bern
Atlantic Fore Company
J. T. Chase
Littleton
Tale
A. Hale
Joe B. Hale
Army Ain
Borces Hale
AAP
Scott Field
Illnois
Washington Post
Nornins
Dulge
Paul Kriszelle
Shecain
Cherry
Venters
Danny Cagle
Cecrulte
Te Piquire
Yank
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Artman
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