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Newspaper

Roanoke Rapids Herald

Location

Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Apr 28, 1932

Page

3

Aurelian Springs Debaters Reach Semi Finals at Chapel Till

The Aurelian Springs affirmative team led by Leo Pittard and Plummer Shearing advanced to the semis at Chapel Till though Leo was sick with a cough. The negative side featured Allison Thompson and Julien Shaw. Juniors, they plan to return next year with renewed effort. Commencement sermon set for Sunday at 3 PM in the High School auditorium. the public is invited.

Aurelian Springs Chapel Till Leo Pittard Plummer Shearing Leo Allison ‘Thompson Julien Shaw Aur ‘Lian Springs

Declamation and Dramatic Club Readies End of Year

End of term brings declamation practice as pupils prepare for commencement. Officers for next year to be elected. Dramatic Club notes a Monday program with Bible reading by Margaret Hamlet and readings by Jessie B Lewis Zack Mahorne Jee Shaw Beth Clark with prayer by Miss Harris.

Dramatic Club Margaret Hamlet Miss Harris Jessie B. Lewis Zack Mahorne Jee Shawbeth Clark

Chapel School Exercises Highlight Student Speakers

Aurelian Springs School held a Wednesday chapel with songs Row Your Boat and How Lovely Is The Evening There. George Thorne won the first speaking contest on Agriculture of Tomorrow while other finalists included Kathleen Heptinstall Alene Taylor Claudeline Lewis Dorothea Matthews Rowena Porter Leeman Wood Thomas C Bower Lesker Williams and alternates.

Aurelian Springs School George Orne George Thorne Matthews Chapel Hill Impson Julien Shaw Miss Patterson Kathleen Heptinstall Alene Taylor Claudeline Lewis Dorothea Matthews Rowena Porter Leeman Wood Thomas C. Bower Lesker Williams White Alson Thompson

Local Happenings Highlight Parties and Birthdays

Miss Gertrude Pearce hosted a party in honor of Russell Pearce on Wednesday at 7 30 with many guests listed. John Haywood Cullem celebrated his fifth birthday Saturday afternoon April 23 with games popsicles cake and favors. Attendees included John Grutchfield Jr Tarvey Taylor Martin Margaret Martin Bill Hawkins Betsy Hawkins Audrey Parrish Patsy Parrish L W Pullen Charles Pullen Philip Pullen Bobby Kendrick Willis Murphy Sarah Pope Virginia Hale Daniel Kirk and others. Some attendees traveled to Snow Hill for the funeral of B E Albritton and to Wilson for a wedding between Miss Peacock and Edgar Towe.

Gertrude Pearce Russell Pearce Eunice Outland Thelma Tillery Cat” Loomis Katherine Kidd Nellie Mae Jernigan Mildred Shackleford Seth Pearce Fna Hux Dorothy Hux Jansey Vaughan Curtis Rook Howard Simpson Willey Reaves Jake Jenkins Jasper Mills Leonard Langston Herman Avery John Haywood Cullem Ballons John Grutchfield, Jr Tarvey Jr, Taylor Chinky" Martin Margaret Martin Bill Hawkins Betsy Hawkins Audrey Mac Parrish Patsy Parrish L. W. Pullen Charles Pullen Philip Pullen Bobby Kendrick Willis Everett Murphy Sarah Elizabeth Pope Howard Hale Virginia Hale Daniel Kirk

Social notes from Richmond and surrounding towns

Local social items report Mrs. Tommie Gates leaving for Richmond with a pink and lavender color scheme for a bridge shower hosted by Annie Cherry and Gladys Cox. Attendees include Mesdames Gates, Matthews, Clea, Crumpler, Pendleton, Grizaard, White, Wheeler and Misses Gates and Holt. Weekend visits noted for various residents.

Annie Cherry Gladys Cox Tommie Gates Richmond Cherry Cox R. L. Towe A. E. Akers

Airlie Visitors Share Weekend at Thorne Home

Mr and Mrs Gordon Carver and their Durham family spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs T Thorne. Also visiting were Mr and Mrs Pletcher Gregory and their children at the Thorne home.

Gordon Carver Durham Mr T. Thorne

Bear Swamp Social Visits Highlight Weekend News

De sister, with their T. Bowers, Allen of Louisburg, visited in the home of L. J. Bowers Monday afternoon, Mrs. W B Dai visiting her siste es of Henderson, is Mrs. D L Wilson. Alton Gurganus, Herman Tickle, Rupert Hardy and William Thompson spent Sunday in Wilson.

W.B. Dai Henderson D. L. Wilson Alton Gurganus Herman Tickle Rupert Hardy William Thompson Wilson

Notice of Service By Publication in Halifax County

In Halifax County North Carolina Superior Court a summons announces a tax lien foreclosure on William Johnson's Roanoke Rapids real property. The Johnsons must appear at the Clerk's office in Halifax within fifty days to answer or demur, per the 1942 filing.

North Carolin Halifax County Roatoke Rapids North Carolina Haliwax County Make Rapids Graded Walifan County Superior Cour Toanoke Rapids Graded School Ualif County Atoanche Rapids

Amanda and Evelyn Tillman Spend Weekend in Cary

Amanda and Evelyn Tillman spent the weekend at their home in Cary, enjoying a quiet stay and returning to daily routines after their visit.

Amanda Evelyn Tillman Cary

Foreclosure action in Halifax County for tax lien on Roanoke Rapids property

Hilton Perry and wife are named defendants in a Halifax County Superior Court suit to foreclose a tax lien on their Roanoke Rapids real property. They must appear at the Clerk's office within fifty days from this summons to answer or demur, or the plaintiff will seek relief. Clerk KL Travis Jr signs the notice.

William Johnson Wite Superior Cour Halifax County North Carolina Roanoke Rapids Roa Rapids Township Halifas County Carolina Superior Court Aid County Halifax N. C Dem Travis, JR Hilton Perry Roanoke Raps Superior Court of Said Court House KL Travis, JR Superio Court Orth Caro

Walifan County Superior Court Tax Lien Foreclosure Notice

The defendants Phillip Daniel and his wife are named in a Halifax County North Carolina Superior Court action to foreclose a tax lien. The suit seeks to collect unpaid taxes and enforce the lien on property within the county.

Notice to Defendants in Roanoke Rapids Property Suit

Real property of Phillip Daniel in Roanoke Rapids Roanoke Rapids Township Halifax County North Carolina. Defendants must appear at the Clerk of the Superior Court in Halifax County within 60 days to answer or demur to the complaint or the plaintiff will seek relief. E L Travis Jr Clerk, Halifax County Court, April 26 1992.

Phillip Daniel Roanoke Rapids Graded School Roanoke Rapids Township Halifax County North Carolina Superior Court of County Halfax N. C E. L. Travis, JR

Foreclosure Tax Lien Action In Halifax NC

In Halifax County North Carolina the Superior Court action seeks to foreclose a tax lien on Eli Williams property in Roanoke Rapids. The defendants must appear at the County Court House within fifty days or the plaintiff will proceed. Dated April 26 1932. Clerk E L Travis Jr. May 1 19 ALC.

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Kinston Mr. Gates Castoria Toria Kee Ea Castoria Cooper Grizzard B. E. Albritton Snow Hill J. M. Grizzard Pendleton G Zard TR. Manning Sims Ridley Meacham Petersburg Miss Peacock Edgar Towe Mesdames Carroll Wilson Julian Allsbrook Bahnson Weathers Hugh Camp Frank Hawley Bill Allsbrook Catherine Hall Scotland Neck Be A. Tellega Norfolk HL. Ricks Rock ‘Mount Bertha Andrews Hayward Williams Airlie News Leggett Crystal Milans Leggett's BEAR Desister T. Bowers Answers Eggett’s Noth Carolina Eli Williams Said County ALC
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