Old Gun Barrels Found Linked to 25 Year Old Slaying
In Northampton County, a double barrel breech loading shotgun stock tied to a 1919 death of Joe Moss resurfaced on J. H. Shaw Farm now owned by Dr. John W. Martin. J. R. Turner identifies Moss ownership. Charley Moses found the barrels while hauling logs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Shaw
John W. Martin
Roanoke Rapids
Herald
J. R. Turner
Roanoke River
Northampton County
Turner
Joe Moss
Grant Squire
Moss
Squire
Charley Moses
Triblett
Martin
Moses
New Tires and Tubes Issued by Halifax County Board
The Halifax County Rationing Board issued certificates for new tires and tubes to a long list of recipients in Roanoke Rapids Weldon Littleton and other towns. Winners include farmers truck drivers textile workers nurses and a deputy sheriff among various occupations and industries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halifax County Rationing Board
C. F. Murray
Roanoke Rapids
Halifax Paper Co
Northeastern Oil Co
Weldon
A. M. Powell
Railway Express Agency
W. Davis
W. H. Wheeler
Fannie B. Clary
Davis D. Clark
W. W. Shaw
J. W. Walker
Johnnie BE. Hawkins
Littleton
James G. McDaniel
M. C. Maddrey
Roa
Noke Rapids
Daniel Faulcon
M. N. Zollicoffer
Jesse J. Rainey
A. C. Hawkins
O. L. Currin
I. E. Dowtin
F. F. Litchworth
J. G. Trueblood
Rufus Britton
A. J. Lassiter
Carpenter
John T. Collier
J. A. Pridgen
Jack H. Fanny
C. F. Young
J. G. Harris
J. A. Hartoe
Merchant
C. R. Lewis
Eddie Royster
Farmer
L. R. Moody
Textile
Harl Ivey
VEPCO
Jesse Ponton
Local visitors from Newport News drop by at parents’ home
Mrs. Herman Sadler and children and Mrs. Hubert Etheridge of Newport News visited their parents here recently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Sadler
Hubert Etheridge
Newport News
Sugar loss replacement rules for wholesalers and retailers
Wholesalers and retailers may apply to Boards for replacement of sugar lost in re packaging. Applications cover six months ending Oct 31 or Apr 30, with May submissions for re weigh loss. The board may grant replacement up to one percent of the re weighed amount, subject to certifying loss. Institutional allotment timings vary by dates.
Funeral Held For Infant Son David A Harris Jr
Two month old infant son of Staff Sgt. and Mrs. David A Harris of Greensboro died at his grandparents home after a weeks long illness. Funeral services were conducted Sunday at Rosemary Baptist Church with Rev Whitehurst and Rev Paul Fields officiating. Interment followed at Roanoke Rapids Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Alston Harris, Jr
David A. Harris
Greensboro
Rosemary Baptist Church
Whitehurst
Paul Fields
Roanoke Rapids
Social Guests Reported From Several Cities
Mr and Mrs W A China hosted guests including Mrs F B Woods of Washington DC Captain and Mrs W D Smith of Richmond Virginia and Mrs R A Woods of Richmond Virginia during a recent visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A
China
F. B. Woods
Washington, D. C
W. D. Smith
Richmond, Va
R. A. Woods
Garden Club Holds Meeting in Roanoke Rapids Home
The Sunnyside Garden Club met Monday afternoon at Mrs. A. O. Pendleton joint hosting with Mrs. Pendleton and Mrs. George Pappendick. Mrs. C. W. Davis presided. guests included Mrs. J. T. Chase and Mrs. W. H. Babcock who invited members to visit gardens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunnyside Garden Club
A. O. Pendleton
Pendleton
George Pappendick
A. O. George
C. W. Davis
J. T. Chase
W. H. Babcock
Will Taylor
Frank Williams
A. Meikle
D. L. Wheeler
Roanoke Rapids
Mesdames
W. G. Bunch
G. S. Bunn
C. W. Dag Moody Hedgepeth
T. M. Jenkins
C. E. Matthews
F. C. Williams
Ira Taylor
Also Mentioned on This Page
Wescote
Barman's
Western AA Store
Ted
Esso Station
Ted Davis
Koanoke Ave
Garden Club
Santa Claus
Roanoke Rapids, N. C
Jay Sanders
Auxiliary Police
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