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Roanoke Rapids Herald

Location

Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Aug 13, 1931

Page

6

North Carolina houses 5825 schools in 1929 30 data

North Carolina had 5825 schoolhouses valued at 110421315 for the 1929 30 school year. White schools numbered 3460 valued at 98946273, and colored schools 2365 valued at 11174042. The report details shifts in counts and values, per pupil averages, county breakdowns, and notes eleven counties with over 1000 in white school property.

Raleigh North Carolina State Superintendent of Public Instruction Buncombe Forsyth Johnston Guilfod Cataw Rutherford Rowan Mecklenburg Harnett Wake Halifax County Tow

Recorder's Jury Jurors Listed for A District

The record shows jurors for the A district including Roanoke Rapids and Palmyra at locations such as Roanoke Rapids Palmyra Elmer Brady Scotland Neck C F Burrowsh ton J Pittman Ennis Bryan field W H Twigedale Faucetts Hedgepeth and others. Names appear with partial spellings and hometowns indicating a local jury roster.

Roan Ting Pa G. Braswell Palmyra J. W. Roberson Roanoke Rapids 0. R. Stacia Elmer Brady Scotland Neck C.F. Burrowsh Ton J. ©. Pittman Ennis Bryanfield W. H. Twigedale Faucetts Hedgepeth

Local Happenings Across Churches and Clubs

The Methodist Ladies Society held a rainy lawn picnic at Mrs. W. A. Ching’s home near Camps Store with about sixty guests. The Filelis Class of the Baptist Church met at Mrs. Ivy Askew’s Tuesday evening for devotionals and social hour, with prizes awarded. Mrs. Johnson Weathersen hosted bridge at her Monroe Street home for Miss Olive Hackney Lacama’s visit, featuring lively games and prizes. Other gatherings included a Centennial Convention in Philadelphia attended by J. T. Manning and J. R. Allsbrook, and a Hamilton Street bridge evening for Mrs. Redfern of Norfolk, with decorations and prizes. A Monday Night Bridge Club event, a new All-Stars win over the American Legion, and a Trego defeat by the Knockouts are noted along with a new All-Stars game at Simmons Ball Park. A new All-Stars market opens on 11th Street following the Rosemary Mill district market move.

Ladies Acs Society of the Methodist Church W. A. Ching Camps Store Filelis the Baptist Church Ivy Askew Hce Resent Mary Vinent Hud Langston Ray Goss Early Kes LB. Fields G. E. Buckner Julian Bell Lawrence Hux Beulah Fersuton Ida Rook Mildred Smith Hays Whitby Gene Rook W. C. Allsbrook Rohnson Will Taylor Bridge Hamilton Street Redfern Norfolk Lee Mat and Lyle Wilson Frank Williams Tom Jung W. L. Long Alfred Martin Lth Street Rosemary Mill R. L. Johnson E. R. Mathis 11Th Street T. Lancaster

Richard Tudor Dies at 29 After Week in Poor Health

Richard Tudor, 29, died August 2 at Re Nove Rapids Hospital after a period of illness. He lived in the city for many years and is survived by his parents Mr. and Mrs. William Tudor, four brothers James,Thomas, Robert and Clifton, and two sisters Mrs. Russell Johnson and Alice, all of this city. Funeral services were conducted Monday at the parents’ Monroe Street home by Reverend Mr. Harsell, with interment at Deverwood Cemetery attended by many friends.

Richard Tudor Renove Rapids Hospital William Tudor James Hopewell Thomas Robert Clifton Russell Johnson Alice Monroe Street Mr. Harsell Deverwood Cemetery

Roanoke Rapids Baptist Church to Host Mr Tombes

Regular services at Roanoke Rapids Baptist Church on Sunday August 16 feature Mr P M Tombes of Easton Maryland preaching at both morning and evening services. Special music will be rendered at each service and the public is urged to attend.

Roanoke Rapids Baptist Church P. M. Tombes Easton Maryland

Attempted Robbery At Piveve's Stand Reported

Police report an attempted entry to Piveve's hot dog stand Sunday night. A back screen door was cut but entry was blocked by a drain board stacked with dishes. Three women in a street brawl near the Solared School were tried for disorderly conduct. Minnie Daniel Maud Jones and Fidorudo Parker were fined one dollar each plus costs. Willie Squire of Washington spend a few days with Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Moss.

Piveve Thompson Minnie Daniel Maud Jones Fidorudo Parker Solared Willie Squire Washington, D. C Mrs. J. H. Moss

Up and Down the Ave continued chaotic chatter on page one

The column recounts a Fire Department meeting and a pocketbook mishap, questions a map based claim, jokes about saving miles on Route 17 1 and 117, rails at a comically high cost of living, and notes a crate of cantaloupes found on a road trip between here and Raleigh with 45 melons in the crate.

Warrenton Here Raleigh

Weekly marriage licenses list for August in North Carolina

The week ending August 1, 1931 shows one license White Milton Edwards of Spring Hope with Fay Brantley of Middlesex. The week ending August 8, 1981 lists licenses for Harry Hunter and Laurannia Knight of Scotland Neck and George Best and Magnolia Brooks of Enfield.

White Milton Edwards Spring Hope Fay Brantley Middlesex Harry Hunter Laurannia Knight Scotland Neck George Best Magnolia Brooks Enfield

Transfers Real Estate In Halifax County

The following real estate transfers were recorded during the week ending August 1, 1931. Stuart Smith, Trustee to Eastern Cotton Oil Co. an undivided 1 2 interest in 224 acres west of Scotland Neck. J. M. Jackson et ux to A. U. House seven acre timber tract in Littleton township. J. E. Dobbins et ux to Lee Wheeden two lots with improvements in Rosemary. S. A. Dunn, Trustee, to T. Lee Whitaker one house and lot in Scotland Neck.

Stuart Smith Eastern Cotton Oil Co Scotland Neck J. E. Dobbins Lee Wheeden Rosemary S. A. Dunn T. Lee Whitaker Town of Scotland Neck

Real Estate Transfers Recorded Week Ending August 8 1981

Real estate transfers recorded by the Register of Deeds during the week ending Aug 8 1981 include Stuart Smith Trustée to Home Building and Loan Association with 1 lot in Scotland Neck and John H. Taylor Trustee with Warren County and G W Webb in Henrico County involving 15 acres in Butterwood township and Perry Tucker Place. Transfers include Joe Meyer et ux to 8 Meyer 2 lots in Enfield. Other entries list A F Stainback and Thomas H Peacock 1 lot in Weldon, Vernon C Whitaker with Halifax County, a 1 2 undivided interest in 522 acres in Enfield, and Carolina Mortgage Co to Central Investment Corp 2 lots in Scotland Neck. E L Travis Commissioner to Federal Land Bank of Columbia 65 14 acres in Cononeah Township and 27 acres three miles from Rosemary on Rosemary to Littleton road. M Braswell Inc to F A Burrows of Nash County 1 tract in Enfield township 70 acres plus 1 lot in Enfield and 1 parcel of 11/3 acre adjoining. F A Burrows to Mrs Alice S Braswell 1 tract 70 acres in Enfield township 1 lot in Enfield and 11/3 acre parcel adjoining.

Stuart Smith Home Building and Loan Association Scotland Neck John H. Taylor Warren County G. W. Webb Henrico County Perry Tucker Place Butterwood Township The Register of Deeds A. F. Stainback Weldon Thomas H. Peacock Saranac, N. Y E. L. Travis Federal Land Bank of Columbia Cononeah Township Rosemary Littleton Road Braswell, Inc F. A. Burrows Nash County Enfield Township Town of Enfield F. A .Burrows Alice 8. Braswell Figecombe County

Roanoke Rapids School Trustees Election Notice 1931

The Roanoke Rapids City Commissioners announce an election at Roanoke Rapids High School on the Sunday in October 1931 to elect three school trustees for six years. A new voter registration will be held, with the registrar appointed on August 11, 1931.

Board of Commissioners Roske Rapids North Suolina Roanoke Rapids

Roanoke Rapids to Register Voters for School District Election

The Roanoke Rapids City Board sets August 29 to September 26 1931 for voter registration at the High School Building from 9 am to 5 pm daily, and until 9 pm Saturdays, with a second Saturday closure before the October 3 1931 election. Registrars P A Reid W J Norwood S J Bounds named. ballots and ballot boxes prepared. notices published to urge qualified voters of the Roanoke Rapids Graded School District to register. Names of candidates for trustees to be filed at least five days before the election with the Registrar of Election. Published August 11 1931 by A L Clark Secretary-Treasurer.

Roanoke Rapids High School Roanoke Rapids P. A. Reid W. J. Norwood S.J. Bounds Roanoke Roanoke Rai Roanoke Rapids Grand School Roanoke Raps Graded Schools Board of North Carolina

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N. C the Herald Recorder’s Jury Doctrovac the Vogue Beauty Shop Delco Or Gen Eral Electric J. C. Smith R. C. A., Victor and Philco Radio Dealer J. Tt. Manning J. R. Allsbrook U. & Building and Town League Philadelphia Margaret Clark Julian Allsbrook TREGO T. B. Browning Trego Stone Corporation Tregos Emporia Wilbur Outland Monk” Crowder d “Speed Hux Peoples Theatre Ramon Navarro In India Jose Bohr Myrna Loy Rio GI Grande Lionel Barrymo Ave Kkokke J. M. Jackson A. U. House Littleton Township OK Sale Herald Office Itpd St Herald Office Joe Meyer Meyer J. B. Whitaker County of Halifax Vernon C. Whitaker Carolina Mortgage Co Central Investment Corporation of Raleigh A. L. Clark Lily R. L. Johnson Meat Market
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