Roanoke Rapids Notes and Local Tidbits
Quick grand jury work at Halifax Superior Court earns praise from the judge. Roanoke Rapids eyed for a new large store and a major building project. The Lost Colony broadcast set for next Wednesday at 8 p.m. EST on CBS. Congressman Kerr spoke to Kiwanis last Thursday. A 2nd degree burglary plea likely spared Whit Alston from the death penalty. Debate over a Raleigh dog killing prompts animal cruelty society interest. Readers praise dog essays. John H. Morse of Chicago extols dogs over people. Mr. and Mrs. Fred P. Wilmer to leave Roanoke Rapids for Europe study trips. Wilmer led Halifax Paper Co. activities and community drives.
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Grand Jury
Halifax
Columbia Broadcasting System
John H. Kerr
Kiwanis Club
Whit Alston
Halifax County
Alsho
Society For the Prevention of Cruelty
Raleigh
Herald
John H. Morse
Chicago
Jack
Fred P. Wilmer
Roanoke Rapids
Wilmer
Halifax Paper Co
Sweden
Firs
Family notes and injuries after Durham auto wreck
Harvey Hazelwood, injured three weeks ago in the Durham area auto wreck, was brought home yesterday with improved condition and rest advised. Jack Smith and Edward Elmore have fair condition with broken legs not yet cast. doctors at Watts Hospital urge limited visitors. The community expresses gratitude for the library project supporters.
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Harvey Hazelwood
Durham
Jack Smith
Edward Elmore
Watts Hospital
Weldon Woman Annie Willey Dies After Lengthy Illness
Annie Willey 46 of Weldon died Tuesday morning in Halifax Sanatorium after a five year illness. Funeral at Weldon Methodist Church followed by Cedarwood Cemetery interment. Survived by two daughters Annie Pearl Willey and Edna Canipe and five sons Claude Marcus Edgar Ferrell Luther Willey all at home. Other items note visiting relatives from Statesboro and a vacation return from Virginia Beach and the Worlds Fair.
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Annie Willey
Halifax
Weldon Methodist Church
Cedarwood Cemetery
Willey
Claude Willey
Weldon
Annie Pearl Willey
Edna Canipe
Creswell
Claude
Marcus
Edgar
Ferrell
Luther Willey
A. E. Temples
Statesboro, Ga
J. A. Wood
Irene Clark
Virginia Beach
Evening fashion at the country club dance
Vera Winston Linen highlights pique and dotted Swiss as top fabrics for the event. A pique voile gown in white with a rose stripe features a surplice bodice and draped sleeves. The skirt has a gathered flounce with a black velvet bow sash at the back.
Bridge Party In Halifax N C Hostess Ms W L Johnson
Mrs W L Johnson entertained the Halifax bridge club on Wednesday night. Winners were Miss Clem Read for club high and Mrs C E Shaw for visitors high. An iced course was served after play.
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Halifax
N. C
W. L. Johnson
A. W. Perry
W. A. Parks
C. H. Boykin
Russell Weeks
C. E. Shaw
Jones
R. W. Millikin
Vera Bobbitt
Clem Read
Edith
Effie Avent
Ursula Marshall
High
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Saugus
Mass
Cleveland
Ohio
Metcalf
The
Charles and
Annie Ruffin Smallwood
Vera Winston
Bridge Party
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