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Newspaper
Roanoke Rapids Herald
Location
Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1941
Page
1
Judge W C Harris of Raleigh addressed the Halifax County grand jury at the opening of a two week term urging that punishment be enforced without regard to social status or wealth. He called grand jurors trustees of the county and stressed their duty to oversee all county departments.
Ten divorces were granted in Halifax County Superior Court during a two week term presided by Judge W. C. Harris. Listed spousal divorces include Hale, Thomas, Evans, Green, Respass, Sawyer, Brunson, Best, Young, and Braxton. A true bill was returned against Joseph Edmonds for assault with a deadly weapon and related counts.
Fire gutted the second floor of Williams Machine Shop Monday around 2 am. Flames destroyed almost the entire upstairs area. origin undetermined. firemen said damage estimates were not yet available.
District Commissioner Frank S Kemp announced Wilson and Rocky Mount will open the first district softball tournament at Patterson Mills Park next Tuesday night August 19. Rocky Mount is the favorite to reach the state tournament after four wins over Roanoke Rapids Romancos. Wilson is also strong after beating the Romancos once this season. First round games begin Tuesday at Patterson Mills Park with 8 30 p m starts and twenty cent admission.
The Halifax Superior Court heard Judge W. C. Harris present a grand jury that for the first time toured the county Board of Education office in a body to inspect records. Superintendent W. C. Matthews noted previous visits were by the foreman or individual jurors.
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