Four Negroes suffocate in Scotland Neck jail cells
In Scotland Neck, four jailed men died from smoke in an upper cell after a mattress ignited by a match. Names Roosevelt Wilson, Henry Hart, James Dollberry, and R Jesse Williams were housed for drunkenness. Coroner's jury to issue verdict later.
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Scotland Neck
Benjamin F. Bracy
Rowe
Weldon
Mountcastle
Halifax County
Coggin
James Dollberry
R. Jesse Williams
Here
Thompson Announces Candidacy for Halifax County Recorder's Court
Halifax County voters are asked to support W C Bill Thompson for the position of Judge of the Halifax County Recorder's Court in the Democratic Primary on May 25 1048. Thompson appeals for votes and support.
Coroner EN Rowe Seeks Re-Election in Halifax Primary
To the voters of Halifax County I announce my candidacy for re-election as coroner subject to the Democratic primary on May 25 Your vote and support will be appreciated EN Rowe.
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Halifax County
Halifax
EN. Rowe
North Carolina Symphony Plays Roanoke Rapids May 7
The North Carolina Symphony will perform in Roanoke Rapids on Tuesday May 7 with a free 2 PM children's matinee and a main concert at 8 PM. Both shows take place at Roanoke Rapids High School auditorium.
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North Carolina Symphony
Roanoke Rapids High School
State Beer and Wine Licenses Due May First
State beer and wine licenses are due May 1 according to George C. Green Jr. of the State Revenue Department who was in Roanoke Rapids this week. Green urges all applications be properly signed when applied for to save time.
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George C. Green, Jr
State Revenue Department
Roanoke Rapids
Green
Two Candidates For City Commissioner Race Narrowed
Only two candidates filed for City Commissioner. Howard Pruden of the South Ward aims to replace Alfred Martin who did not seek reelection, and W. P. Taylor from the North Ward, a current board member. Filing closed last Tuesday night.
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Howard Pruden
South Ward
Alfred Martin
W. P. Taylor
North Ward
Graham Butler Arrives in San Francisco Navy Seaman First Class
Seaman First Class Graham O. Butler son of Mr and Mrs B C Butler 655 B Charlotte street has arrived in San Francisco according to a family message He expects to be discharged from the service in June Butler joined the Navy May 10 1943 and spent 20 months overseas
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Graham O. Butler
B. C. Butler
Charlotte Street
San Francisco
Butler
Navy
Martin Calls Meetings In Co Precincts
Democratic precinct meetings are set for next Saturday at 3 PM. Dr John W Martian chairs the Halifax County Democratic Executive Committee and will oversee electing precinct committees and leaders. Delegates to the county Democratic convention will be named, with the convention set for April 27 at Halifax County courthouse.
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Martin
John W. Martian
Halifax County
Democratic Executive Committee
Halifax County Court House
Challenge Accepted Rock Fishing Challenge in Roanoke Rapids
The Seaboard passenger train arrives Roanoke Rapids at 10 08. A young man in a Pullman car greets a fisherman with a bragging contest about rock fishing. They plan a fishing challenge to settle who is best and hope for a six pound rock.
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Seaboard
Roanoke Rapids
Atlanta
John Clark to be sent to Goldsboro after shooting spree
John Clark, a 35-year-old Black man, opened fire on his wife with a shotgun and then shot himself with a rifle. He survived and was hospitalized in Roanoke Rapids. authorities plan to transfer him to a state institution for Negroes in Goldsboro. The incident occurred on Edwin Allen farm in South Rosemary along the Littleton highway.
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John Clark
Clark
H. E. Dobbins
John W. High
Roanoke Rapids Hospital
Goldsboro
Edwin Allen
South Rosemary
Littleton Highway
C A P Plans To Buy Plane For Local Cadet Training
At Tuesday's meeting the Civil Air Patrol unit discussed purchasing a ship to train enlisted cadets to fly. Lessons would be given at the local airport about three miles out on the Littleton highway, with Lt. A C Culbreth inviting pilots and plane owners to join the unit.
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Civil Air Patrol
Littleton Highway
A. C. Culbreth
North Carolina
Outland and Tippens Reenlist in Regular Army
George S Outland and Norman Tippens re enlisted in the regular Army. Tippens aims to study radar and Outland, a radar technician, will continue in that line. Under new War Department rules both men kept their ratings after discharge. Lieut J M Pate at Roanoke Rapids sub station says Army has openings in nearly every field.
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Outland
Tippens
George S.outland
Norman Tippens
Department
J. M. Pate
Roanoke Rapids
Daniel Seeks Support for Halifax Recorder Judge Nomination
A call for support for Charles R. Daniel in the Democratic primary for Judge of the Recorder's Court of Halifax County. Voters are asked to consider Daniel on Saturday May 25 1946 and a vote is requested.
Haley County Coroner Primary Appeal by Rufus Britton
To the voters of Halifax County the office of Coroner of Halifax County subject to the Democratic primary of May 25 your vote and support will be appreciated Rufus Britton
Easter Sunrise Service At Roanoke Rapids High Field
An Easter sunrise service will be held next Sunday at 5 30 on the Roanoke Rapids High School athletic field. City church choirs will sing with the high school orchestra. Rev Willis Stevens of Rosemary Methodist Church will be the speaker. other city ministers will take part. A second 8 30 am community choir service at First Methodist Church will feature master anthems and be broadcast on WCBT. Public invitation extended.
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Roanoke Rapids High School
Willis Stevens
Tor
Rosemary Methodist Church
Ecity
First Methodist Church
WCBT
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