Grover Tripp Arrested After Standoff at Home
Grover Tripp surrendered to police after nearly an hourlong standoff on Jefferson Street. Officers fired a shot through the door during the confrontation, authorities said, with one shell grazing a passing officer. Tripp, armed with two rifles and two shotguns, was bound over to Recorder's Court in Halifax on the case.
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Jefferson Street
Grover Tripp
P. R. Adams
Tripp
L. C. Cameron
W. M. Erwin
Mr. Erwin
Mr. Adams
Mayor’s Court
J. C. Matthews
Adams
H. E. Dobbins
Officer Matthews
J. W. Boyd
Julian R. Allsbrook
Allsbrook
Recorder’s Court
Halifax
Bond Cut In Half As Defendant Weeps In Court
The bond was reduced from 1000 to 500. The defendant did not testify. Officers testified to his character and he dropped his head, weeping audibly in the courtroom.
New Mission Opens at 9 East Second Street City
Rev H V Lawson announces the opening of a new Mission at 9 East Second Street in the city with services Sunday April 6 at 2 30 pm and 7 30 pm The program directed by Lawson includes Back to the Bible No Creed But Christ Salvation through the Blood of Christ and the Baptism of the Holy Ghost Divine Healing for Soul and Body A revival begins Tuesday night April 8 with Rev W L Brantley of Sharpsburg assisting Services start 7 30 pm nightly Special singing by the Roanoke Rapids Melody Trio and others The public is invited to attend the revival and services.
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H. V. Lawson
East Second Street
Mr. Lawson
W. L. Brantley
Sharpsburg
Lawson
Roanoke Rapids
First Christian Church Bible School Approaches Eleven
First Christian Church on 9th and Roanoke Avenue conducts Bible School at 9 45 a m with Wiley D Connell as Superintendent Rev T E Tomerlin pastor residence 525 Hamilton Avenue listed as contact point for parishioners and visitors.
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Roanoke Avenue
T. E. Tomerlin
Hamilton Ave
Bible School
Wiley D. Connell
Morning and Evening Worship and Guest Speaker at Local Church
Morning worship at 11:00 a.m. features a sermon on "A Humble Prince." Evening worship at 7:30 with Rev. William Nelson as guest speaker. Choir rehearsal Wednesday April 9 at 7:30 p.m. Rev. Mr. Tomerlin will travel to Belhaven Sunday to assist Rev. R. L. Topping in installing the incoming pastor Rev. Allen Wilson of Valdosta, Ga.
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William Nelson
Tomerlin
Belhaven
R. L. Topping
Allen Wilson
Valdosta
Wilson
Central
Topping
Nelson
Navy Recruiting Station Arrives in Roanoke Rapids Saturday
A Navy recruiting party led by C. H. Steellmyer and L. Drew will visit Roanoke Rapids Saturday April 5 to accept first enlistment applications. Applicants over 18 may enlist for six years, those 17 to 18 for three years or until age 21. Base pay starts at $30 monthly, $21 during a four month initial period. A special effort is being made.
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Navy
C. H. Steelemyer
L. Drew
Roanoke Rapids
United States Navy
Naval pilot recruitment opens in Raleigh office
Vacancies are open at the Raleigh recruiting office for young men eligible to become naval pilots. Applicants must have completed at least two years in college or hold training equivalent to college level.
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Raleigh
Defense Work In Nation Must Go On Says Bailey
Senator Josiah W. Bailey of North Carolina releases a statement urging national unity in defense production against agitators, Communists, and German agents. He calls for prompt government arbitration, firm action, and swift measures to prevent strikes or sit-downs.
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Bailey
Josiah W. Bailey
North Carolina
United States
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New Mission
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