Name Contest Draws Great Interest for Subdivision
A prize of 25 dollars is offered by Rochelle Realty Co for naming a new Roanoke Rapids subdivision near Vance School north of Fifth Street. Entries open to women 16 and older in the area with a deadline of October 8. Final winner will be announced at a public auction on October 11, with the winner required to be present to claim the prize.
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Rochelle Realty Co
Rochelle
Whitaker
Vance School
Roanoke Rapids
Fifth Street
Funeral Services for Mrs C T Johnson Saturday
Mrs Charles T Johnson 54 of Roanoke Rapids died this afternoon after a long illness. She was a Rosemary Baptist Church member active in civic groups and the Ladies Missionary Society. Surviving are her husband two sons a daughter a brother two sisters and three grandchildren. Funeral at Rosemary Baptist Church Saturday at 4 00 pm with Rev F W Haynie officiating. Interment in local cemetery.
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Charles T. Johnson
South Rosemary
Skinners Vn
Mac Johnson
William O'Neal
Scotland
Martha Porythress O'Neal
Greenville County
Rosemary Baptist Church
Ladies’ Missionary Society
Woman's Club
Rosemary Home Demonstration Club
Roanoke Rapids
F. W. Haynie
Louis
Raymond Johnson
Evelyn Johnson
Henry O'Neal
A. D. Lassater
Schoolville
R. S. Parks
Durham
Josey L. Charles Anna
Jacqueline John
Highway Office Opens in Roanoke Parallel to Peoples Theatre
A central office for the First Division State Highway and Public Works Commission opened here yesterday on Avenue next to the Peoples Theatre. It houses multiple offices and consolidates highway administration in the area.
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First Division
Weldon
Tarboro
Murfreesboro
Elizabeth City
State Highway and Public Works Commission
Enue
Roanoke Auto the Peoples Theatre
State agency extends term for four years
The State Highway and Public Works Commission extends its mandate for four more years, confirming continuation of oversight and projects tied to regional infrastructure and public works programs.
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The
State Highway and Public Works Commission
Time Change Returns to Eastern Standard Time
Local citizens and establishments observing Daylight Saving Time switch back to Eastern Standard Time this Sunday at 2 am under Governor J. M. Broughton. The rollback advances clocks from 2 to 1, extending Sunday to 25 hours and aligning with adjoining states. Schools will observe EST starting Monday.
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J. M. Broughton
Broughton
C. W. Davis
Notice of Roanoke Rapids School District election
Notice states Roanoke Rapids High School Building will host a October 7 1941 school trustees election for three six year terms. Registration runs September 26 to October 4 9am to 5pm daily with extended hours until 9pm Saturdays. election registrar Will Nelson to oversee registration and polling.
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Roanoke Rapids
Board of Commissioners
City of
Roanoke Rapids High School
Will Nelson
Ruby Mincher
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Carroll L. Wilson
Swain S. Norman
C. F. Gore
C. T. Johnson
R. E. Walsh
Denton
Walsh
U. S. Army
J. Brooks
Kenbridge
North Carolina
Candy Dept
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