Birthstones August Sardonyx Peridot Discussed with Local Ramblings
A Roanoke Rapids column blends trivia on August birthstones, sardonyx from Brazil or Uruguay, and peridot from St Johns island in the Red Sea with light local anecdotes. It notes a Norfolk auto plant shift to North Carolina, plus a vaccine-like testimonial joke and local notices about new town residents and service members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brazil
Uruguay
Simmons Park
Junior
St John's Island
Red Sea
Earl F of Essex
Elizabeth
Essex
Hissex
Eli Gabeth
Mack
Weldon
Norfolk
Fda
North Carolina
Halifax Superior Court opens with listed cases
The Halifax County Superior Court term begins August 11 with Judge J Paul Rizzelle presiding. Cases include State vs Letty A Downing for larceny State vs KB Bowman and George Lewis for grand larceny and receiving stolen property and State vs Howard N Buss for obtaining money under false pretenses.
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Halifax County
J. Paul ¥Rizzelle
Snow Hill
Letty ‘A. Downing
Bowman
George Lewis
Howard
N. Buss
Butcher knife case shocks Halifax County murder arrest
Nancy Sheley a 1 year old Hobgood resident is held without bond after a coroner's jury found she killed 17 year old Pete Shields with a butcher knife during a Sunday fight at Shields home in Hobgood. Watson testified they plotted to kill him for money. Sheley described being forced by Shields before grabbing a knife and stabbing him. Sheley to await Halifax County Superior Court term after funeral held for Shields.
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Nancy Sheley
Hobgood
Halifax Junty
Rufus M. Britton
Pete Shields
Obie
Watson
Ull Neera
Britton
Sheff J. A. House of Hobgood
Shields
Stelde
Halifax County Superior Court
Conservation Officers Mark Two Big Events in District History
Farmers in Fishing Creek district join nationwide observances marking the tenth anniversary of soil conservation districts and the billionth acre milestone. Chairman Simmons notes the Brown Creek district’s origin in 1997 and the rapid growth of districts to 205 million acres across nine southeastern states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fishing Creek
North Carolina
Simmons
Brown Creek
Hugh H. Bennett
Soil Conservation Service
Soil Conservation District
Baer
George Alston
Barrers
Scorpor HT Voday
TS. Buin
The
Alabam
Florida
Georgia
Kentucky
Mississippi
South
Prison fugitives recaptured near Snow Hill after six days
Arthur Gort and Ernest Eubanks escaped from Huliine County prison camp Monday July 28. They were recaptured Sunday morning at Gott's brother's home about 12 miles south of Snow Hill after Greene County Sheriff Carraway notified Halifax officials. Capt A J Griffin and J I Thomason, aided by one guard, recovered the pair without resistance. one was in a closet, the other in a room. no one at home was armed.
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Arthur Gort
uuGrange
Ernest Eubanks
Swansboro
Huliine County
Gott
Snow Hill
Carraway
Greene County
Halifax
A. J. Griffin
J.I. Thomason
Youth Dies From Swimming Accident In Roanoke Rapids
Thomas Randolph Deevers 17 died from a fractured skull after a swimming accident in the Roanoke River at Weldon. The event occurred July 27 during a group swim with teens Harold King 18 and others. Funeral held Saturday at his residence with burial in Roanoke Rapids Cemetery. Survived by parents S. O. Devers and two brothers, Donald and Robert. Coroner ruled an inquest necessary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas R. Deevers
Thomas Randolph Deevers
Roanoke Rapids
D. A. Hudson
Roanoke Rapls
Deevers
Roanoke
Weld
Harold King
King
Roanoke Rapids Hospital
Rufus Britton
5. O. Devers
Donald
Robert
Local Station Blasts Editor For Criticism
The Greensboro Daily News criticizes the WCBT editor for predicting no indictment in the Northampton County case. WCBT retorts that the Greensboro editor is distant and uninformed, claiming the station reported facts and county sentiments. Mrs J W Walker wife of Deputy Aheritt J W Walker is convalescent after surgery in Roanoke Rapids Hospital.
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WCBT
Greensboro
N.C
Northampton County
4 Rich Square
WOBT
Raleigh
National Press Association
WCBY
Greensboro Daily News
WCET
Northampton
J. W. Walker
Aheritt J. W. Walker
Wake County
Roanoke Rapids
Roanoke Rapids Hospital
Star Witness Flows in on Hampshire County Burglary Trial
Warrick and Beard faced charges of breaking and entering and larceny in Northampton County court. The jury found Warrick guilty on all counts with concurrent sentences. Beard received two years. Clements testified the store was robbed on April 4 and $90 cash was taken. Warrick claimed he and Beard led a gang under an ex convict and that he once was a state’s witness on probation.
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Audi Wursick
Ganon
Litton Beard
Fuinset
Norchampton County
Ait Jackson
Warriors
H.W. Chants
Vargas
Uputtdy Nua
Aon
Mule Warrick
Ab Sully
Nothampton County 4
Tua
J. Baderizes
Warrick
Beard
Cone
Clements
Heard
Lund
Simon Garrett
Romances Face Pepsi Colas In Last Home Game Night
The Romances host the Norfolk Pepsi Colas in their final home game, seeking a win after a 5-4 season with four defeats. Sid Johnson and Russ Deberry headline a pitching duel as Norfolk previously beat the Romances 4 3 and has since hurled two no hit efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosemary Sons
Thi City
Pepsi-Cola
Norfolk
Pepsi-Colas
Sid Johnson
Russ Deberry
Johnson
Deberty
City Budget Boosts Roanoke Rapids 1947 48 Plan
City commissioners approve a 188 720.23 budget for 1947 48, topping last year's spending. Major allocations go to sanitation 90 192 police 30 004 street work 40 085 20 and fire 214 55 plus health 411 administrative 000 and street lights 180. They discuss buying a pulmotor and selling four city owned lots on Hamilton Street for water department offices.
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Ely
Roanoke Rapids
Police Department
Sanitary Commission
Fire Department
Health Department
T. J. Taylor
M.c Newsom
Roanoke Rapids Shriners
Black
Roanoke Avenue
B. E. Lancaster
Hamilton Street
Tor Ie
Water Department Pary
Nine Local Men Face Trial In Recorder Court Here
Nine local men arrested in a week face trial in Recorder's Court in the municipal room today. Silas Hendley is charged with assault with a deadly weapon and robbery. Joe Petey Wells faces gambling charges and an alleged deadly weapon use in an armed gambling case. Garland Motive is charged with aiding and abetting gambling, with six others named Hassell Bridgman O C Balty Claude Barnes Lindsey Shearin J C Warwick and Basil Davis charged with gambling.
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Gelure
Chise
Tesehele
Recorder's Court
Silas Hendley
Aseault
Joe Petey Wells
Garland Motive
Hassell Bridgman
O. C. Balty
Claude Barnes
Lindsey Shearin
J.C. Warwick
Basil Davis
Governor Orders New Hearings On Kidnap Charges
North Carolina Governor Greg Shorty criticized a Northampton County grand jury for not returning true bills against seven white men accused in an alleged kidnapping attempt on Moy Cherry, a Rich Square Black youth. He ordered another trial set as potential venue shifts loom, while Judge J Paul Frianelle declined immediate comment. Local tension grows as the state faces a nationwide spotlight over the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Carolina
Greg. Shorty
Northampton County
Moy
Cherry
Halifax County
Scott County
Schetor FE Tyler
Godwin
Uday) Bush
Prand
Bush
Shriners Day Parade and Band Concert Planned in Roanoke
The Sudan Temple Band plans a concert on Roanoke Avenue near 10th Street next Wednesday as part of Shriners Day. The parade forms on Hamilton Street at 3 p.m. and proceeds to Roanoke Avenue then Jackson Street toward the Country Club. If weather delays occur, the concert moves to the high school auditorium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sudan ‘Temple
Roanoke Avenue
Shriners
Hamilton Street
Potentate
Shrine Club
Olay
Roanoke Rapids Armory
13Th Street
Rrn
First Street
Armory
High ‘School
Hei
North Carolina migratory birds season limits cut sharply
Federal regulations slash North Carolina migratory bird season. Ducks and geese seasons run December through January 6 with lower bag limits. Goose limit one, ducks four daily with eight possession. Hours shift to sunrise to sunset, dove season shortened. Licenses, stamps, and enforcement details noted amid local notices.
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North Carolina
Ute US
Fish and Wildlife Servi
Northarolina
Atlantic
Goth
Dun
Guilinuies
le Wildlite
Norte Carolina
Colone
Tour Lund
Amerigan
Stu Martin Night Honors Jays at Simmons Park
Roanoke Rapids Jaycees announce Stu Marcin will be honored next Tuesday at Simmons Park during a doubleheader with Tarboro. The event includes a park dedication and remarks from coastal plain league officials and local sports editors as part of the Jaycees efforts to support the Coastal Plain franchise in Roanoke Rapids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roanoke Rapids Jays
Reir
Stu Marcin
de Jay
Pa Chamber of Commerce
Simmons Park
Tarboro
Stu Martin
Jaycees
Ray Goodman
Coastal Plain League
Dick Herbert
Raleegh News and Observer
George Earnhardt
Tarboro Baseball Glib
Jays
Coastal’ Plain
Martin
Coastal Plain
Roanoke Rapids
Jayceen
Mon
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