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ROANOKE MOTOR SALES, INC. BUICK "Sales and Service" 101-103 ROANOKE AVE.
PHONE 7-3597
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FLOWERS
ICE
Helen's Flower Shop CUT FLOWERS -- FUNERAL DESIGNS POTTED PLANTS
216 W. LITTLETON RD. PHONE 7-2035
254 ROANOKE RAPIDS, N. C. (1954-1955) CITY_DIRECTORY
WHEELER CLYDE N (Susan H) Pres-Mgr Roanoke Rapids Lumber Co Inc, h 313 Hamilton, Tel 7-3060
Wheeler Clyde P Rev (Donna J) pastor Ch of Christ, h 30 E 11th (RPK)
Wheeler D Lester (Hazel E) Ibr, h 807 Bolling Rd
Wheeler Dempsey W (Lindsey D) emp Halifax Paper Co, h 231 Jefferson
Wheeler Dorothy E Miss, r 726 Cedar
Wheeler Earl M, r 1930 Daniel
Wheeler Edgar L (Nora B) wtchmn S & W Eng Corp, h 123 Clinton Wheeler Garland W (Sarah C) slsmn, h 1930 Daniel
Wheeler Harvey W (Dare W) emp Roanoke Mills, h 1014 Carolina Wheeler Herbert E (Clara M) weaver Roanoke Mills, h Gregg
Wheeler Jesse T (Elizabeth P) emp Roanoke Mills, h 726 Cedar Wheeler John T (Carrie W) gro, 1216 E 10th, h 1214 same
Wheeler Louis L (Lottie C) emp Patterson Mills, h 720-B Washing- ton
Wheeler M Wm (Mary W) (Wheeler's Gro) h 817 Rapids
Wheeler Thos E, USA, r 726 Cedar
Wheeler Virginia P Mrs, waitress Rosemary Restr, r 123 Clinton
Wheeler Wm C Jr. r 817 Rapids
Wheeler Wm H (Nell P ) police, r Gregg
Wheeler Wilson (Kathleen J) tex wkr, h 1926 Daniel
Wheeler's Grocery (M Wm Wheeler) 801 Rapids
Whilliams John H (Lillian R) emp Halifax Paper Co, h 744-A Char- lotte
Whitby Albert R (Liza J) emp Rosemary Mfg Co, h 610 Oakley Av Whitby Alex J (Martha H) emp Roanoke Mill, h 908 Marshall
Whitby Betty J Miss, clk McCrory's, r 212 Washington
Whitby Buck G (Lillie T) emp Roanoke Mills, h 418 Madison
Whitby Grady D (Hattie M) emp Rosemary Mfg Co, h 902 Rapids Whitby Jas E, emp Patterson Mills, r 742 Charlotte
Whitby Jas H (Bessie D) weaver Rosemary Mfg, h 11011/2 Roanoke Av
Whitby Joshua D (Zelia E) emp Rosemary Mfg Co, h 901 Vance Whitby Martha B Miss, emp Roanoke Mills, r 417 Madison Whitby Mary J Miss, emp Rosemary Mfg Co, r 901 Vance Whitby Mary R Miss, r 418 Madison
Whitby Richd H (Ethel S ) emp Roanoke Mills, h 310 Monroe
Whitby Robt S (Lottie O) emp Rosemary Mfg Co, h 1001 Franklin
Whitby Thelma H Mrs, emp Daily Herald, r 408 Cedar
Whitby Wm C, clk Dot's Gro, r 303 Madison
Whitby Wm R (Tressie G) emp Halifax Paper Co, h 212 Washington
ECONOMY AUTO SUPPLY CO. B F GOODRICH TIRES -- LEONARD APPLIANCES MOTOROLA RADIOS AND TELEVISION 935 ROANOKE AVE. PHONE 7-3814
LEGGETT'S
"HALIFAX COUNTY'S SHOPPING CENTER
PHONE 7-2544
ROANOKE RAPIDS, N. C. (1954-1955) CITY DIRECTORY 255
White A Benj (Lonie J) carp, h 51 Jackson
White Allmand S (Anne G) cotton buyer, h 426 Roanoke Av
White Betty W (wid Edw F) h 309 Jackson White Calvin E (Frances J) emp Halifax Paper Co, h 513 Maple White Carrie B (wid Wm M) h 325 Madison
White Chester C (Mary S) emp Halifax Paper Co, h 434 Vance *White Clara, emp Patterson Mills, 109 Poplar
White Clifford L (Billie L) USA, r 1307 Hurley
White E Luxton, slsmn Barnes & Co, r 309 Jackson White Elsie P Mrs, slswn Leggett's, r RD2
White Ernest L (Ruth E) emp Roanoke Mills, h 1506 B (SR) White Harvey L (Emma J) h 1218 Washington *White Hazel, r 109 Poplar
White Helen P Mrs, emp Patterson Mills, r 346 Rapids White Jas A (Lena A) auto mech, h 535 Whitaker
White Jas W (Eula S) emp Roanoke Mills, h 900 Rapids
White John J, emp Halifax Paper Co, r 325 Madison White Leadie F (Erdie C) carp, h 1211-B Jefferson
White Lewis L, techn, r 309 Jackson
White Lloyd L (Mabel D) emp Patterson Mills, h 113 Emory
White Lorine Mrs, clk Rose's, r Weldon, N C
White Lucius R (Annie B) h 918 Jackson
White Mortimer F (Doma B) mgr ABC No 3, h 1304 Hamilton
WHITE MOTORS INC, Wm V White Pres-Mgr, Ford Cars and Trucks, "Sales and Service", Shell Petroleum Products, 901-905 Roanoke Av, Tel 7-2586 (see top lines)
White Peter W (Janet B) tex wkr, h 1504 B (SR)
White Reba Mrs, tchr Rosemary Sch, r 211 Jackson
*White Ruth M, dom, r 109 Poplar
*White Saml (Grace B) lab, h Rightmyer
White Stanley (Cecil E) emp Roanoke Mills, h 1212 Jefferson
White Thos B (Reba R) clk White Mtr Co, h 211 Jackson
White Virginia L Miss, h 537 Roanoke Av
White Vivian D Miss, clk Daily Herald, r 513 Maple
White W Donald, emp Faison's Cabinet Wks, r 1218 Washington White Way Service Station (L Melvin Dorsey) 946 Roanoke Av White Way Taxi (L Melvin Dorsey) 946 Roanoke Av
WHITE WM V (Catherine E) Pres-Mgr White Motors Inc, h 911 W 2d, Tel 7-3045
White-Hurst B Marshall Rev (Viola H) pastor Rosemary Baptist Church, h 622 Cedar
Whitfield Fannie E (wid Claude) emp Roanoke Mills, h 214 Monroe Whitfield Wilmer (Wilma N) emp Roanoke Mills, r 214 Monroe
RICKS MOTORS Wrecker Service PHONES 7-2156 NIGHTS 9-6607 1307 ROANOKE AVE.
DeSoto
plymouth
CHAVSEEN
"SALES AND SERVICE"
WILLIAMS FUNERAL HOME
FUNERAL DIRECTORS - EMBALMERS Ambulance Service
933 ROANOKE AVE.
PHONE 7-3574
256 ROANOKE RAPIDS, N. C. (1954-1955) CITY DIRECTORY
Whitley Andrew W (Zela B) r 745 Charlotte
Whitley Earl F (Jewel G) emp Halifax Paper Co, h 615 Oakley Av
Whitley John B, emp Patterson Mills, h 745 Charlotte
Whitley Ralph C (Elaine R) mech, h Shangrala Dr
Whitley Ray (Betty) emp Stone & Webster, h 420 Hamilton Whitley Rosa H Mrs, h 207 Clinton
Whitley Walter C (Bessie L) blksmith, h Shangrala Dr
Whitney Philip C (Roebe P) eng S & W Eng Corp, h 406 Charlotte
Whitson Nannie S (wid John B) emp Rosemary Mfg Co, h 719 Franklin
Whitson Wm D, emp Patterson Mills, r 719 Franklin
Whitington Eleanor A Mrs (Modern Beauty Shop) h 7 E 10th, Apt 2 Wicks Milton I, pres Herald Printing Co, r Niles, Ohio
Wicks Wally W, forester Halifax Paper Co, r 312 E 4th Wiggs Henry C, repr American Shoe Shop, r 9161/2 Jackson Wilbourne John A (Julia C) (Homemakers) h 802 W 2d
Wilbourne Willard L (Elaine W) ser mgr Homemakers, h 314 Wash- ington
Wilder Elwood S (Annie C) emp Roanoke Mills, h 318 Monroe Wilder Geo J (Martha P) emp Roanoke Mills, h 209 Madison Wiley John T (Beulah J) emp Roanoke Mills, h 423 Madison Wilkes Blonnie T Mrs, sec Wilkes Motors Inc, r 609 Franklin
WILKES GEO B JR (Blonnie T) Pres Wilkes Motors Inc, h 609 Franklin, Tel 7-2029
WILKES MOTORS INC, Geo B Wilkes Jr Pres, Mrs Blonnie T Wilkes Sec, Chrysler and Plymouth Cars, International Trucks, Sales and Service, 300 Roanoke Av, Tel 7-3586, branch 1201 Roanoke Av (see bottom lines)
Wilkins Chester L (Elizabeth D) slsmn Bloom's Dept Store, h 322 Madison
*Wilkins Henry (Mary L) lab, h 129 Pine
Wilkins Irvin P (Carolyn A) emp Halifax Paper Co, h 713 Cleveland *Wilkins Jas, USA, r 208 Vine
*Wilkins Jasper W (Mozelle B) barber, 204 Vine, h 208 same
Wilkins Junius J (Rosetta T) emp Roanoke Mills, h 322 Madison *Wilkins Melvin, student, r 208 Vine
Wilkins Roy, slsmn Young Men's Shop, r 531 Hamilton
*Wilkins Zollie, lab, r 208 Vine
Wilkinson Betty M Mrs, slswn Betty Shoppe, r Weldon, N C
Williams Albert E (Marian B) emp Rosemary Mfg Co, h 937 Vance.
Williams Alma Miss, r 808 Cedar
Williams Ann G Miss, clk Rke Mills, r 433 Hamilton
Williams Annie Miss, emp Rosemary Mfg Co, h 918 Jackson
ACME OLDS - CADILLAC, INC.
Oldsmobile - Sales & Service - Cadillac
97 Roanoke Ave. AMOCO PRODUCTS
OLDSMOBILE
Phone 7-2140
COLONIAL ICE CO. - PHONE 7-7561
HEALTH GUARD ICE
DEPENDABLE FUEL
PICNIC BOXES-CHARCOAL
Ford Buffaloe, Mgr. 210 W. 8th St.
ROANOKE RAPIDS, N. C. (1954-1955) CITY DIRECTORY 257
*Williams Annie M, dom, r 1931 Church
Williams Berkley E (Matty J) emp Roanoke Mills, h 519 Walnut Williams Buren G (Mary L) tex wkr, h 918 Raleigh
Williams C N (Williams Grocery) r Littleton, N C
Williams Chas D (Lucille C) (Tenth St Cafe) r Cape Charles, Va Williams Chas D Jr (Margaret G) constn wkr, h 85 E 12th (RPK) Williams Claude L, tex wkr, r 240 Washington
Williams Claude M (Matdora M) driver White Way Cabs, h 912 Henry
Williams Claude M Jr (Esther D) driver, h 910 Cedar
Williams Clyde B (Della W) emp Rosemary Mfg Co, h 1020 Rapids
Williams Dorothy F Mrs, beauty shop 1224 Virginia Av, r 39 E 13th (RPK)
Williams Douglas P (Dorothy F) clnr, 1224 Virginia Av, h 39 E 13th (RPK)
Williams Ebb (Maggie B) h 1805 Powell
Williams Edw W (Daphne D) emp Roanoke Mills, h 124-A Monroe
Williams Edwin R (Margaret L) slsmn Leggett's, h 606 Cedar
Williams Ethel C Mrs, r 4 Raleigh Dr
Williams Eugene (Elizabeth B) supvr S & W Eng Corp, h 112 Jack- son
Williams F Carter, archt, 104 W 10th, R10, r Raleigh, N C
Williams Francis L (Katie C) agt Life & Casualty Ins Co, r Belmont WILLIAMS FRANK C (Ruby C) Pres-Treas-Genl Mgr Roanoke Mills Co and Patterson Mills Co, Pres-Treas Rosemary Mfg Co, Pres General Amusements and Roanoke Amusements Inc, V-Pres Roanoke Bank & Trust Co, 723 Roanoke Av, Tel 7-3093 Williams Frank C Jr, with Patterson Mills, r 723 Roanoke Av
WILLIAMS FUNERAL HOME (Edwin B Branch) Funeral Direc- tors, Ambulance Service, 933 Roanoke Av, Tel 7-3574 (see top lines)
Williams Genivous C, r 87 Jackson
Williams Gertrude D (wid Chas T) h 117 Hamilton
Williams Grocery (C N Williams) 438 Marshall
Williams Herbert E (Leota H) bkpr R R Lmbr Co, h 404 Williams
Williams Herman A (Alma L) slsmn Coca-Cola Botlg Co, h 39 E 13th (RPK)
Williams Herman C (Joann K) eng Halifax Paper Co, h 1039 Ham- ilton
Williams Horace H (Martha S) emp Roanoke Mills, h 30 E Carolina Williams Inez B Miss, emp Herald Prntg Co, r 240 Washington
WILLIAMS J MADISON (Margaret C) Pres Powell & Williams Inc, h 1409 E Chaloner Dr, Tel 7-2021
R. P. ALLEN, Consignee
THE TEXAS CO. Gasoline-Oils-Lubricants-Fuel Oils EAST 15TH ST. AND VIRGINIA AVE.
TEXACO
T
PHONE 7-7551
Sandlin's Flower Shop
"Specializing In Wedding and Funeral Designs"
829 JACKSON ST. PHONE 7-3583, NIGHTS 7-3584
258 ROANOKE RAPIDS, N. C. (1954-1955) CITY DIRECTORY
*Williams Jas, lab, r 1931 Church
Williams Jas H (Marjorie V) emp Fitts-Crumpler Co, h 1004 Hamil- ton
*Williams Jesse D (Roberta L) lab Manchester B & P Co, h 130 Vine Williams John A, clk Rosemary Mfg Co, r 433 Hamilton
Williams Jos L (Margaret B) tex wkr, r 240 Washington
Williams Jos R, slsmn Harding & Grizzard, r 1114 Washington Williams Julius G (Ethel A) electn E W Smith, h 912 Raleigh
Williams Katie C Mrs, bkpr Ogletree Mutl Insrs, r Bolling Rd Williams Laura C (wid Richd L) h 124-B Monroe
Williams Lawrence E, emp Halifax Paper Co, r 504 Maple Williams Maggie H (wid Carsie C) r 104 Monroe
Williams Maggie T Mrs, slswn Leggett's, r 240 Washington Williams Margaret G Mrs, nurse 85 E 12th (RPK) h same
Williams Margaret L (wid John J) h 433 Hamilton
*Williams Martha, cook, h 1931 Church
Williams Marvin M (Alice W) emp Rosemary Mfg Co, h 1026 Vance Williams Mary C (wid Wm C) h 825 Jackson
Williams Mary G (wid Jos H) h 240 Washington
Williams Myrtle D (wid Mack) emp Roanoke Mills, h 123-A Monroe Williams Nellie W Mrs, emp Patterson Mills, r 900 Marshall
Williams Norman C (Doris E) agt Home Security Life Ins Co, h 1820 Roanoke Av
Williams Norwood B (Jessie W) carp, h 411 Harris
Williams Paul R, student, r 1020 Rapids
Williams Reginald A (Marie W) h 1010 Virginia Av
Williams Reginald A (Otha M) emp Rosemary Mfg Co, h 26 E 13th (RPK)
Williams Richd M (Helen L) truck driver, h 504 Maple
Williams Robt A Jr (Lula F) formn Dr Pepper Botlg Co, h 82 Raleigh Dr
Williams Robt H (Alice G) emp Halifax Paper Co, h Meadow
WILLIAMS ROBT H (Nellie D) (R H Williams & Sons) h 305 Jack- son, Tel 7-4551
Williams Robt H Jr (Ann G) metal wkr R H Williams & Sons, h 617 Jefferson
WILLIAMS ROBT H & SONS (Robt H Williams) All Types of Sheet Metal Work, 426 E 12th, Tel 7-2107 (see back bone)
Williams Ruby L Miss, r 723 Roanoke Av
Williams Ruby T Miss, sten V E P Co, r 12 E 3d
Williams Sarah N Miss, tchr City Schs, r 536 Hamilton
Williams Sula B Miss, clk P O, r 12 E 3d
Williams Thos J (Ruby D) gro, 1228 Virginia Av, h 1226 same
ER
WILKES MOTORS, INC.
CHRYSLER-PLYMOUTH SALES - SERVICE
300 ROANOKE AVE.
PHONE 7-3586
GOWEN OIL CO., INC.
Fuel Oil - Kerosene - Gasoline
EAST 11TH STREET PHONE 7-3537
AMERICAN AMOCO GAS
ROANOKE RAPIDS, N. C. (1954-1955) CITY DIRECTORY 259
Williams Wm N (Tempie C) slsmn Dickens Mtrs, h 1114 Washington Williams Jas E, USAF, r 610 Washington
Williamson L Ralph (Florence K) slsmn Leggett's, r RD1
Williamson Louie A (Allie H) chf Fire Dept, h 610 Washington
Williford Thelma T Mrs, sten Ogletree Mutl Insrs, r Weldon, N C Willis Larry F (Mary D) prntr, h Shangrala Dr
Willis Virginia B (wid Jas) r 311 Jackson
Wills Chas L (Anne B) eng Halifax Paper Co, h 237 Williams
Wilson Alvin (Hazel L) emp Halifax Paper Co, h 121 Henson Wilson Betty I Miss, student, r 628 Vance
Wilson Bryant M, mech Roanoke Mtr Sls, r Littleton, N C
WILSON C RAINE (Edith B) Mgr Roanoke Hardware Co, h 84 Vance, Tel 7-3832
Wilson Clarence O (Martha G) mgr Ricks Mtrs, r RD2
WILSON DORIS M MRS, V-Pres-Treas Roanoke Hardware Co, r 312 Hamilton, Tel 7-3987
Wilson Edith R Miss, emp Roanoke Mills, r 313 Madison
Wilson Edw D (Minnie B) emp Patterson Mills, h 770 Williams
Wilson Edw V, linemn V E P Co, r RD1
Wilson Floyd D (Nettie B) atndt Perkinson's Gulf Sta, r 201 Hamil- ton
Wilson Frances O Miss, r 738 Roanoke Av
WILSON FRANK D (Doris M) Sec Roanoke Hardware Co, Pres Rosemary Federal S & L Assn, h 312 Hamilton, Tel 7-3987
Wilson Ira M (Lucy M) tex wkr, h 200 Hamilton
Wilson Jas W (Tressie H) h 422 Hamilton
Wilson Jesse S (Ethel L) tex wkr, h W Littleton Rd
Wilson Leonard C (Eloise R) emp Roanoke Mills, h 220 Washington
WILSON LYLE M (Evora A) Exec Sec General Amusements and Roanoke Amusements, h 216 Vance, Tel 7-8111
Wilson Mamie L Miss, r 318 Monroe
*Wilson Mary L, maid, r 904 Monroe
Wilson Mildred F Mrs, tchr City Schs, r 311 Marshall
Wilson Richd K (Mildred F) slsmn Citizens Realty & Ins Agcy, h 311 Marshall
*Wilson Ruby, dom, r 325 E Littleton Rd
Wilson Stella G (wid Marcus T) h 621 Franklin
WILSON THORNTON O (Elizabeth R) Pres Roanoke Hardware Co, h 738 Roanoke Av, Tel 7-4256
WILSON THORNTON R (Virginia W) Mgr Halifax Laundry, h 628 Vance, Tel 7-3919
Wilson Wm A (Rosa R) emp Patterson Mills, h 657-B Charlotte
Taylor's Drug Store PRESCRIPTION DRUGGISTS
1018 ROANOKE AVE. M. C. Savage, Prop PHONE 7-3652
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Roanoke Rapids Theatres
"The Pick of The Pictures" STARLITE AND GASTON DRIVE-IN THEATRES
PEOPLES THEATRE
IMPERIAL THEATRE
260 ROANOKE RAPIDS, N. C. (1954-1955) CITY DIRECTORY
Winborn Wm E (Thelma) mgr Gowen & Atwill Inc, h 330 Washing- ton
*Winfield Evelyn, r 107 Wyche
*Winfield Molly, h 107 Wyche
*Winslow Thelma, tchr, r 106 Poplar
Winstead Ethel Miss, tchr, r 739 Jackson
Wirtz Hubert C (Myrtle L) asst postmaster, h 1206 Washington Wirtz John R (Velna R) emp V E P Co, h 107 Hamilton Wise L Etta (wid Roger M) r 726 Wilson
Witherspoon Mattie G (wid Lewis C) clk Rke Mills, h 525 Hamilton Womack Hugh L Jr (Juanita A) emp Roanoke Mills, h 419 Jefferson Wommack Jeannette A Miss, slswn Land Bros JwIrs, r 12 E 11th Woman's Club The, Mrs Elsie P Berkstresser pres, 711 Jackson Wood Earl C (Mabel G) emp Roanoke Mills, h 208 Madison
Wood Ernest (Ruby C) emp Halifax Paper Co, h 224 Jefferson Wood Frances H Miss, r 203 Monroe
Wood Fred C (Bessie M) h 63 E 12th (RPK)
Wood Geo S (Sara T) asst personnel dir Roanoke Mills, h 600 Cedar Wood Herman L (Libbie B) emp Patterson Mills, h 226 Jefferson Wood Howard G (Sybil P) formn Patterson Mills, h 765 Williams Wood Jas H (Texie D) pntr, h 118 Jefferson
Wood Jas L, clk Silver Grill, r E 12th
Wood Jas L (Adele D) emp Rosemary Mfg Co, h 923 Henry Wood Jas L (Asina W) emp Roanoke Mills, h 910 Bolling Rd
Wood John S (Margaret L) emp Rosemary Mfg Co, h 729 Wilson Wood Lonnie E (Odessa C) driver, h 1411 Carolina Av
Wood Pearl A Mrs, bkpr Tri-City Mtr Co, r RD1
Wood Roderick H (Dorothy G) emp S A L Ry, h 1326 Hamilton
Wood Saml R, emp Roanoke Valley Athletic Assn, r 63 E 12th (RPK)
Woodall Sue D Mrs, h 322 Washington
Woodard Ellen Mrs, tchr City Schs, r 93 Franklin
Woodard Gladys Mrs, tchr City Schs, r 739 Jackson Woodard Jas L (Estelle M) USN, h 304 Hamilton Woodlief Irene J Miss, tchr City Schs, r 536 Hamilton
Woodroff Richd A Jr (Louise T) carrier P O, h 422 Marshall
Woodruff Bernard (Nita T) emp Patterson Mills, h 119 Jackson Woodruff Carl C, bkpr Livesay's Music Co, r RD2
Woodruff Clyde H (Lucille C) emp Roanoke Mill, h 1003 Henry Woodruff Elton T, USAF, r 107 Monroe
Woodruff Fannie B (wid Chas E) emp Rosemary Mfg Co, h 903 Henry Woodruff Glenn N, student, r 1003 Henry
T
GMC
PUGY
EAST 10TH ST.
GOWAN & ATWILL, INC.
GMC TRUCKS "SALES - SERVICE"
RULANE GAS BULK and BOTTLED SERVICE PHONE 7-3265
J. R. WRENN
FUNERAL DIRECTOR
294 Roanoke Ave.
Phones: Day 7-7421; Night 7-3724
ROANOKE RAPIDS, N. C. (1954-1955) CITY DIRECTORY 261
Woodruff Harvey W (Mary D) clk Rke Mills, h 508 Jackson
Woodruff Helen C Mrs, emp Roanoke Mills, r 1003 Henry
Woodruff Henry T (Jertha B) emp Roanoke Mills, h 107 Monroe
Woodruff Jesse P (Betty L) tex wkr, h 2131 Halifax Rd
Woodruff Lenn R, student, r 1003 Henry
Woodruff Lillie J (wid Jas W) h 602 Washington
Woodruff Louise C Mrs (Louise's Beauty Shop) r 513 Jewel
Woodruff Mary C (wid Walter V) h 504 Jackson
Woodruff Paul W (Mary C) tex wkr, h 1112 Bolling Rd
Woodruff Pressley K (Martha B) tex wkr, h 720-A Washington Woodruff Ralph A (Margie F) clk Ralph's Barbecue, r Weldon Rd
Woodruff Raymond W (Annie S) emp Patterson Mills, h 529 Whit- aker
Woodruff Robt L (Lila C) weaver Roanoke Mills, h 77 Hamilton Woodruff Rosa P Mrs, slswn Marks Shoe Store, r 319 Bolling Rd Woodruff Roy H (Louise C) formn Manchester Bd & Paper Co, h 513 Jewel
Woodruff T Mason (Vivian C) (Ralph's Barbecue) r Weldon Rd Woodruff Vivian C Mrs, bkpr Jewel Box, r Weldon Rd
Woodruff Wm H (Mabel C) tex wkr, h 1720 Roanoke Av Worrock Ervin E (Juanita S) emp Halifax Paper Co. h 635 Jefferson Worrock Ralph (Peggy) agt Imperial Life Ins Co, r RD1
Worsham David W (Jane B) reprmn Caro Tel & Tel Co, h 1406 E Circle Dr
Worsham Orion D (Lucy G) emp Rosemary Mfg Co, h 1010 Franklin Wray Marcella Miss, bkpr Roanoke Bldrs Supply, r Gaston, N C Wrenn Americus M (Janie M) gro, 601 W 5th, h 501 Vance Wrenn Chas B. slsmn Hazelwood Auto Ser. r Roanoke Av Wrenn David J (Louise F) emp Roanoke Mills, h 806 W 4th Wrenn Edw B (Lassie H) emp Roanoke Mills, h 205 Monroe Wrenn F Lee (Irma K) emp Roanoke Mills, h 514 Vance Wrenn Fannie J Miss, emp Roanoke Mills, r 501 Vance
WRENN J R (Annie S) Funeral Director and Embalmer, 294 Roa- noke Av, Tel 7-7421, h 316 Hamilton, Tel 7-3724 (see top lines) Wrenn Jas A (Vera W) emp Roanoke Mills, h 1008 Coburn Wrenn Jas C (Louise B) formn Rosemary Mfg Co, h 511 Vance Wrenn Jas E (Peggy H) emp Rosemary Mfg Co, h 1009 Vance Wrenn Jodie W (Blonnie T) emp Roanoke Mills, h 126 Madison Wrenn Lewis N (Mildred D) emp V E P Co. h 228 Washington Wrenn Nan M, sten S & W Eng Corp, r 126 Madison
Wrenn Richd L (Lena J) emp Patterson Mills, h 1410 E 10th Wrenn Robt J, emp city, r 501 Vance
Wrenn Roscoe L (Charlsie L) emp Roanoke Mills, h 212 Jackson
HALIFAX LAUNDRY, INC. Launderers - Dry Cleaners 102 W. LITTLE RD. PHONE 7-3664
NATIONAL LOAN & INSURANCE CO., Inc. GENERAL INSURANCE
12 WEST SECOND ST.
PHONE 7-2030
262 ROANOKE RAPIDS, N. C. (1954-1955) CITY DIRECTORY
Wrenn Ruth L Miss, student, r 205 Monroe
Wrenn Sarah B Miss, clk V E P Co, r 511 Vance
Wright Alfred W (Patty F) pntr, h 1026 Marshall
Wright Ann C Mrs, clk Rke Mills, r 711 Madiso n
Wright Bernice T (wid Edw M) emp R R Hosp, r 711 Madison Wright Bessie L Mrs, r 934 Burton
Wright Chas E (Ann C) emp Halifax Paper Co, h 711 Madison
Wright Chas L (Mona B) carp, h 2109 Rebecca
Wright Dallas P (Gladys E) asst parts mgr Tri City Mtr Co, h 822 Franklin
Wright Dorsey B (Susie S) emp Patterson Mills, h 2100 Halifax Rd Wright E Raymond (Elizabeth C) emp Rosemary Mfg Co, h 1002 Cedar
Wright Early C, emp Rosemary Mfg Co, h 812 Vance
Wright Elizabeth C Mrs, slswn Sears, Roebuck & Co, r 1002 Cedar
Wright Emma C (wid Saml T) r 1303 Jefferson
Wright Grady C (Evelyn D) tex wkr, h Georgia Av
Wright Harry L (Lillie M) tex wkr, h 338 Williams
Wright Helen D (wid E Alphonso) slswn Penney's, h 839 Jackson Wright Herbert L (Mable W) clk Harding & Grizzard, r Ebony, Va
Wright JEdw, USAF, r 900 Marshall
*Wright Jas E (Mary H) lab, h 1905 Spring
Wright Jos D (Betty H) emp Rosemary Mfg Co, h 900 Marshall
Wright June A Miss, r 1007 Franklin
Wright L Woodrow (Cynthia L) emp Halifax Paper Co. h 1032 Vance Wright Margaret V Miss , emp Rosemary Mfg Co, r 812 Vance
Wright Marvin S (Myrtice C) gro, W Littleton Rd, h same
Wright Nannie C, emp Rosemary Mfg Co, r 812 Vance
Wright Paul (Dora M) tex wkr, h 33 E 12th (RPK)
Wright Randolph. r 2100 Halifax Rd
Wright Robt L (Mary L) emp Rosemary Mfg Co. h 2119 Halifax Rd Wright Sally B Miss. emp Patterson Mills, r 900 Marshall
Wright Simon W (Thelma G) h 916 Henry
Wright Thos W (Virginia C) emp Rosemary Mfg Co, h 1804 Powell Wright Wilson (Clara M) emp Rosemary Mfg Co, h 212 Hamilton Wright Kenith G Mrs, clk Pruden's Ofc Equip Co, r 122 Hamilton
Wyche G Vincent (Ernestine T) (Colonial Frozen Foods) r Weldon, NC
Wyche Lemmie J Mrs, slswn Halifax Farmers Sup, r Weldon Rd Wyman Carlos (Mary S) electn, h Wood (W R)
Wynn A Gray (Lillie W) carp, h 212 Hudson
Wynn Latham C (Stella M) emp city, h 21 Raleigh Dr
WCBT 1230 KC WKFM 98.5 MC AFFILIATED WITH THE MUTUAL BROADCASTING SYSTEM "Complete Coverage In Southside Virginia and N. E. North Carolina" 251 ROANOKE AVE.
PHONE 7-2545
NATIONAL LOAN & INSURANCE CO., Inc. GENERAL INSURANCE
12 WEST SECOND ST.
PHONE 7-2030
ROANOKE RAPIDS, N. C. (1954-1955) CITY DIRECTORY 263
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TAYLOR FURNITURE COMPANY The Store for Homes - Friendly Credit 925-927 ROANOKE AVE. PHONE 7-3158
Yakutis Leo (A Lorena) tchr City Schs, h 909 W 5th Yates Major A, r W 10th Extd
Yellow Front Grocery (Earl B Bowman) 109 W 10th
*Young Arthur (Martha A) lab, h Lincoln Hgts
*Young Hartford, delmn Colonial Ice Co, h 1920 Church
Young Hattie P (wid Chas F) h 238 Jefferson Young John M (Grace S) emp Stone & Webster, h 41 Vance Young Jos, emp V E P Co, r RD2
*Young Lillian M, tchr, h 119 Pine Young Men's Shop The, Roy T Gooch mgr, 1014 Roanoke Av
Young Robt F Dr (Tommie B) City Health Ofcr, h 401 Roanoke Av
Young Saml (Eva A) barber, h 222 Hamilton
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TAYLOR FURNITURE COMPANY The Store for Homes - Friendly Credit 925-927 ROANOKE AVE. PHONE 7-3158
Zeiler Chas F, r 1128 Marshall Zeiler Chas G (Martha M) emp Patterson Mills, h 1126 Marshall Zeiler Jas R, USA, r 1126 Marshall Zollicoffer Catherine M Miss, r 739 Jackson
Zollicoffer Jennie C (wid Allen C) tchr City Schs, h 739 Jackson ZUCKER ALBERT A (Nellie N) (Auto Supply Co) h 424 Jefferson, Tel 7-3188
E. W. SMITH, INC.
FRIGIDAIRE MADE ONLY BY GENERAL MOTORS
RCA RADIOS - FRIGIDAIRE APPLIANCES STROMBERG-CARLSON AND EMERSON TELEVISION 1104 ROANOKE AVE. "ELECTRICAL SERVICE"
PHONE 7-3063
WHITE MOTORS INC.
"Sales
901-905 ROANOKE AVE.
FORD
Service“
PHONE 7-2586
MILLER'S Classified Business Directory -OF-
Roanoke Rapids, N. C.
VOL. V
1954-1955 VOL. V
NOTE-Patronize those whose names are in large type, for they are the progressive ones, and generally leaders in their line.
- Index appears in front of special business headings only, for which an extra charge is made.
(*)-Purpose of star (*) in front of name is generally used to denote colored person or firm, but its use is so varied that we assume no responsibility for errors or the wrong use of same.
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CLASSIFIED BUSINESS DIRECTORY
Accountants-Certified Public
Riddick & Moody, 20 E 11th
Adjusters
Bituminous Casualty Corp, 104 W 10th, R 20 Greene James C Co (Ins), 14 E 11th
Advertising
SOUTHERN DIRECTORY CO, 15 Rankin Av Asheville N C
Advertising Agencies
SOUTHERN SERVICE BUREAU, P O Box 630, Asheville, N C
Air Conditioning
FITTS-CRUMPLER ELECTRIC CO INC, 258 Roanoke Av (see front cover)
Ambulance Service
WILLIAMS FUNERAL HOME, 933 Roanoke Av (see top lines) WRENN J R, 294 Roanoke Av (see top lines)
Antiques
Gates Handmade Furn, Weldon Rd MOORE JOHN V, 1322 Roanoke Av (see page 26)
Apartments
Colonial, 114 E 4th Crew, 7 E 10th Ford, 112 Jackson
Forrest, 117 Henry Loy, 600 Jackson Mason, 935 Jackson
Patterson, 615 Roanoke Av
Architects
Williams F Carter, 104 W 10th, R 10
WALL PAPER PAINTS FLOOR FINISHING
LLOYD'S CUSTOM MADE VENETIAN BLINDS TILE-TEX FLOORS
INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR DECORATING
932 ROANOKE AVE. O. W. Bone, Owner
PHONE 7-3510
Speight-White Co., Inc.
"Everything Elertriral"
WESTINGHOUSE DEALER
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RADIOS - REFRIGERATORS - RANGES LAUNDROMATS - DRIERS TELEVISION
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Electrical Contractors RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL WIRING -- FIXTURES
Appliance Service and Repairs
YOU CAN BE
SURE ... IF IT'S
Westinghouse
21-23 E. Tenth St. Dial 7-3909
CAROLINA AUTO TOP AND
UPHOLSTERY CO.
"AUTOMOBILE AND FURNITURE UPHOLSTERING"
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310 Roanoke Ave. Phone 7-3865
Quality
Where Quality and Price Make Shopping A Pleasure "Smart Apparel For Smart Women"
922 Roanoke Ave. Phone 7-3041
DR. PEPPER BOTTLING CO., INC.
Drink a bite to eat
108-110 ROANOKE AVE.
Dr.Pepper®
at 10, 2, and 4 o'clock
PHONE 7-5851
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Associations and Clubs
American Legion, Robt E May Post No 237, 836 Hamilton
American Red Cross, 104 W 10th, R 14
Business & Professional Womens Club, Womans Club
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, 1106 Roanoke Av
Exchange Club, 286 Roanoke Av Junior Chamber of Commerce, 1011 Roanoke Av
Kiwanis Club, High Sch Cafeteria
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