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Newspaper
Roanoke Rapids Herald
Location
Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1948
Page
9
Fahey, previously in Roanoke, was returned from Mansfield Mass by Deputy A J Brogman to answer non support charges. He posted a $200 bond and awaits a Recorders Court appearance. The article lists numerous Roanoke Rapids area residents and communities connected to the case.
Fragmentary OCR notes show a reference to the Ontario Superior Court on Page 1 Section A, mentioning Sam C. Hamill and a courtroom entry. The readable text is sparse and lacks clear action or outcome.
County health officials warn that after a dog bite or exposure with undiagnosed illness, Pasteur treatment is essential though costly and risky. Rabies owner duties, annual dues, and a three month inspection period are announced with enforcement under the North Carolina Rabies Law.
Concerns rise over rabies among dogs unless ownerless stray dogs are eliminated and citizens with dogs join a rabies control program by vaccinating their pets.
The fragment lists numerous individuals including A House James A Kennedy J A Draper and A J Brigman among many others such as John Dixon J R Park en W C Hartley J W Cobb and T J Davis. The context suggests a roster or witness list related to a FBI and local matter.
A bound volume will feature full ties to records of men killed in action and include Harrison Pictures and points of interest. Scotland Neck area will be included in the volume.
The North Carolina Symphony offers a statewide concert pass for adults. A national NBC hookup is referenced with tour dates in Gastonia Wilminton Goldsboro Raleigh Roan Rapids Fayetteville Laurinburg Salisbury from May 10 to May 20. The S2 membership in the local Symphony Society admits one to all concerts across the state.
A proposed resolution calls for government mediation in labor disputes across sectors. The April 2 high school debate competition includes Scotland Neck Robersonville and Belvoir Falkland as triangle hosts with Weldon and Wake Forest paired for debates.
Governor I R Gregg Cherry of North Carolina declares April 1948 as Cancer Control Month and urges full public support for the American Cancer Society campaign for research education and service. State campaign chairman is John D. Larkins Jr.
The Roanoke Rapids arms and National Guard unit will open for inspection. World War II veterans will receive the American Defense Medal and the World War Victor certificates at the event. The public is invited to attend.
Roanoke Post No. 34 invites Legionnaires and wives from Enfield Whitakers and nearby areas to a dinner and speech by Senator William B Umstead at the Scotland Neck school on Tuesday evening April 13 with public attendance at 8 o clock.
Executors notice to creditors issued by Sydney Ray Williams as executor of Luther E Williams Estate announces a special term of Halifax County Superior Court starting April 19 1948 lasting one week or until business is disposed of with no grand jury to be drawn. Creditors urged to present claims by April 1 1949 at Scotland Neck NC and debtors asked to make immediate payment.
Sealed bids will be received until 11 a.m. April 11 1948 by the city office in Raleigh for 404000 street improvement bonds of Roanoke Rapids North Carolina dated May 1 1948.
The Local Government Commission announces a $8,080 bid deposit and solicits sealed bids for $14,000 1948 to $2,000 1964 to 1968 bonds in 1 000 denominations. Bidders name up to four rates not exceeding 6 percent and bid on maturities. lowest cost wins. No auction. delivery around May 5, 1948 in purchaser’s chosen location.
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