Roanoke Ramblings Update on Local Service Members
Roanoke Ramblings notes James Barfield now serves as a private in the Army Air Forces and stationed at Spokane Army Air Field after departing Keesler Field. The item also shares chatter about local residents including L. L. Hines, L. R. Hasty, Lewis Batley Hasty heading to medical college in Richmond, and John Buck entering the State Highway Patrol School in Chapel Hill.
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James Barfield
Army Air Forces
Finnew
Spokane Army Air Field
Spokane
Washington
Jimmy
Keesler Field
Biloxi
Missisippi
Broad Street
L. L. Hines
L. D
Jays
Philadelphia
L. L
Arizona
New Mexico
California
N.C
Our Town
Lewis Batley Hasty
L. R. Hasty
Charlotte Street
Medical
Richmond
Virginia
Lewis
University of Richmond
Ensign
U.S. Naval Reserve
John Buck
Isaak Walton
Chapel Hill
State
John
Earl Glover
Coyne Electrical School
Chicago
Illnois
Earl
Windy City
Jack Hazelwood
Mradel T. Glover
Public statement urges Halifax County airport support near Roanoke Rapids
The Ro Chammeree notes reluctance among Halifax County Commissioners to back a county airport near Roanoke Rapids. The Junior Chamber of Commerce urges a unanimous vote and cooperation on this and future projects, stressing air travel as essential to progress and public utility.
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Halifax County
Roanoke Rapids
Chamber of Commerce
Comoners
Halifax
CU Ynty
One Bid For Municipal Building Addition Rejected
Roanoke Rapids board met to open bids for a second story addition to the municipal building housing the fire department. Only one bid was submitted and deemed too high, so not accepted. Proposals from Southern Switching Signal Co and General Electric Co on traffic lights were deferred to the next meeting. Petitions were issued for property owner signatures to support paying for the project, with possible bond issuance action at the next session.
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Roanoke Rapids
Tues Hernoon
Southern Switching Signal Company
Shreveport
Louisiana
General Flestric Company
Black Eleven Tops Gold 13 7 in Wiley Warren Meet
Black eleven defeats Gold eleven 13 to 7 in a meet reported by Wiley Warren Statistien. The event highlights team dominance and competitive scores across events.
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Wiley Warren
Black team downs Gold in Yellow Jacket intra-squad game
A spirited Black squad defeated Gold 13 0 in a Wednesday intra-squad scrimmage at Binymons Park. Led by Vance Stewart and Sam Wood, the Black offense broke through late in the third, scoring twice on drives and adding an early six point edge.
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Hever-Sayed
Binymons Park
Rock Venters
Danny Cals
Elu
Vance Stewart
B. Crumpler
Walter Myrick
Sam
Wood
Stewart
Vown
South Carolina
Climmer
Billy Clemmer
Fulback
Slemmer
Fieg
Stewart Lennon
Myrick
Clemmer
Brown
Walter
Temporary Committee To Meet Tomorrow In Halifax
A temporary committee appointed by the N C State Nutrition Committee will meet in the Home Demonstration Agent office in Halifax on Friday September 19 to plan a meeting of interested residents of Blaster North Carolina for better nutrition. The meeting aims to organize an Eastern North Carolina Regional Nutrition Committee to connect with this region and serve local needs.
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N. C
Florence Cox
Halifax
Baster
North Carolina
Virginia Blount
Camp Joins Little Clothing Store Staff Report
Camp joins Little Clothing Store staff as sales manager. The article notes other staff members and mentions Sanitary District representatives and local figures. Jack Pope of Weldon visits, and local interest rises as residents follow the hurricane, with Ann Nash in Weldon visiting Key West.
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Camp
Little Clothing Store
Heat
Rene Nas Val Jeewaa
Little
Personpal Ineinde Brose Lille Die Cart
Ey End Dice
Mabel Ates Rae Ene
Nee Ie
Kelly Jenkins Geho
Jack Pope
Weldon
Jack
Ann Nash
Key West
Francis
Te Peninsula
Governor rejects reinstatement of three ex patrolmen
Halifax and Northampton county citizens urged reinstatement of Teague Wilson and Fields to patrol ranks, backed by lawmakers and local leaders. Governor Cherry refused, stating the conduct of highway patrol in public life exceeds criminal law, and cannot reinstate them to prior posts.
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Saleigh
Halifax
Northampton County
Julia Alisbrook
Roanoke Rapids
Chi
Teague
Wilson
Fields
Highland
Cherry
Winfield Crew, Jr
Allabrook
September 23 1947 Safety Campaign Proclaimed
A dated proclamation from September 15 1947 urges school reopening safety for children and calls for national year round safety efforts from September 23 to September 30 to protect students and reduce risk on routes to and from school.
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National Safety
Vaughan Resident Fatally Struck by Freight Train
A Vaughan resident, Aaron Sioson, 1, was killed instantly near her Warren County home after being struck by a southbound freight train. Warren County Coroner Forward Yotar called the accident unavoidable and an inquest necessary. Testimony indicated Mel Gibson approached the banks and did not hear the train whistle or bell.
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Vaughan
Invoy Tutte Saisauern
Aaron Sioson
Warren Couny
South Sound
Warren County
Farward Yotar
Mel
Gibson
Permit Issued for Five Room Frame House on Holling Road
The city issued a permit to Joseph T. Taylor to build a five room frame residence with a bath on Holling Road at an estimated cost of 6000 dollars. Other permits include R L F Johnson for a survey at 58 Roanoke Avenue between Canal and Sowers at 1000 dollars and Tovold Printing Co for a one story side block addition to the present building at 2000 dollars.
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Comercial
Passos
Henry Kitts
LM Petards
Vauzsan
Ben
Mattie
Lawceneuville
Moretal
Mary
LA. Heaney Ant Redd
Laushenns
Xi Wright
Joseph T. Taylor
Holling Road
Tas
Rlf Johnson
TeKe
Roanoke
Tovold Printing Co
Halifax PTA Sets Public School Music Sponsorship
Halifax PTA votes to sponsor public school music and names Mrs Bowler of Weldon to teach piano and public school music this year. Mrs Percy Harvis reports progress with lunch program. S Norman presents year’s program “Building For Tomorrow” and Red Feather Drive volunteers are referenced amid scattered local game notes.
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Haliifay
Ite
Shaw
Bowler of Weldon
Pimio Ad
Itv
PLTA
Percy Harvis
M Eliott
5. S. Norman
Local Week highlights NC Employment Service speaker
The Business and Professional Women's Club met at Rosemary Cafe with Anne Freeman discussing No Help Wanted and rehabilitation of the physically handicapped. A Meet North Carolina film followed, with Elton Parker and others in attendance. Halifa x County Fair plans and first cotton base at Rosemary noted.
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BPWC
NCSES
Business and Professional Women's Club
Rosemary Cafe
North Carolina Employment Service
Anne Freeman
Holloman
Yvorsky
Grimes
Edith Merritt
Gilbert’ Baugham
Roanoke River Flood Control Group Plans Elk Island Meeting
The Hooke River Flood Control Group will hold an alley session at Elk Island, Va., Friday October 17 at 8 to 10 A M. Speakers include Gen Ford of Washing ton and Col Derm of Norfolk. After the tour a luncheon will be served and questions answered. Additional members listed include Rodgers of Otland Neck and 30 other names from Roxboro Scotland Neck and Plymouth.
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Hooke River
Chidrian
Meruborn
W. J. Lon
Rehire
Louis ‘T. Raswne
Winle Fue
Heh Square
Alexander
Scotland
Iarlon Griffin
Woolville
Houta Temple
C . Crockett
Williamston
W. J. Weldon
Albert S Bugs
Warrenton
W. EB. Smith
Scotland Neck
John H. Kerr, Jr
Custie Turner
Weldon
Walter H. Glens
FA. Paynes Withinston
K.P Adam Loanole
Pletcher H. Greg
Hallfire
W. Roy Hampton
Plymouth
John W. Clark
Franklinville
Former Roanoke resident hospitalized after collision
Mrs Edward Johnson of Petersburg Virginia formerly Miss Elornne Pearson is in a Petersburg hospital after a car overturned near Petersburg as she was returning from a visit with her parents Mr and Mrs J B Pearson. Her small daughter was uninjured but Mrs Johnson was rendered unconscious by the impact and the other driver was not identified.
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Roanoke Raunds
Edward Johnson
Petersburg
Elornne Pearson
Petrsburg
J. B. Pearson
Red Feather Man Promotes Radio Rage and Screen Talent
A roster of notable performers assists the Red Feather Man in delivering a multifaceted message to audiences. The event gathers stars from radio, stage, and screen to support the campaign and boost public outreach.
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Radio
Rage
Screen
Red Feather
Traffic Safety Show Teaches Kids Via Dog Act
About 1050 students viewed a traffic safety show by Officer Ernest Tromay and the Ghuroke police force under Roanoke Sapine sponsorship. Dogs performed acts illustrating traffic dangers while officers gave safety lectures. The program aims to build a generation of safe drivers and reduce accidents.
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Wearen Ivandge
Rapids City
Ernest &. Tromay
Ghuroke
Firesent
Rosaley
Tha
Elmer
Soley
Pressley
Warren County Grand Jury Frees Nor ampton Men
The Warren County Grand Jury returned a no true bill on Monday through Wednesday regarding Joe L. Cunningham and A. W. Edwards in the Godwin Bush case. Solicitor Ernest Tyler announced the outcome as observers reported. The case drew a large predominantly colored crowd, with jurors and local officials present, and witnesses questioned before the verdict. Judges instructed jurors on duties including inspecting school busses and county offices. The defendants, who stayed in court with Bush, left free as the grand jurors found no indictment.
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Herald Grand Jury
Herald
John Tated
Greg Cherry
Warren County
Grand Jury
Mornnot
Tor
Cunningham
A. W. Edwards
Northampton County
Godwi Bush
Arden
Bertie
Hertford
Mulifax
Warrenton
Ernest Tyler
Joe L. Cunningham
Rich Square
Jackson
Godwin
Buddy) Bush
Raleigh
Harris
United Press
Associated
Edwards
Bush
Graund
Vernon C. Brown
Vaughan
B. ‘Thompson Farmer
Macon
J. L. Yancey
Norlina
J. Seaman Farmer
Red
J. M. ‘Twisdale
Littleton
George Robinson
J. K. Pinnell
Afton-Eberton
F E. Riggan
W. H. Hawks
Rt. 1
W. 5. Davin
SR. Jones
Elams
A. D. Harris
Albert Seaman
Ridgeway
J. T Maymoss
Rt 1
Arthur Petar
The
Warrenton Grocery Co
Edward Petar
J.A. Hilliard
F.E. Wilson
Manson
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