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Newspaper

Roanoke Rapids Herald

Location

Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Aug 17, 1948

Page

7

Administrator's Notice of Claim Against Pierce Estate

W T Pierce administrator of Charles C Pierce deceased of Halifax County NC notifies all creditors to present claims by August 5 1949 at Roanoke Rapids NC and all debts to be paid promptly. This notice dated August 10 1948 and signed by Allsbrook and Benton attorneys.

Nutic Charles ©. Pierce Halfax County North Carolina Roanoke Rapids W. T. Pierce Charles C. Pierce Allsbrook & Benton

Construction Man Finds Relief From Misery in Retonga

Powell Station Tennessee construction man Ralph Golden says years of nervous indigestion, pain, and weight loss eased after Retonga. He reports restored appetite, weight regain, and relief from constipation and headaches. Retonga, herbal with Vitamin B1, is sold at Rosemary Drug Company.

Retonga Ralph Golden Powell Station Tenn Mr. Golden Rosemary Drug Company Adv

Administrator's Notice for Sallie Courtney Kennemar Estate

Calvin S. Kennemur administrator calls creditors to present claims against Sallie Courtney Kennemar in Halifax County North Carolina by July 20 1949 and asks all debts to be settled promptly. Notice dated July 15 1948 in Roanoke Rapids.

Sallie Courtney Kennemar Halifax County North Carolina Roanoke Rapids Calvin S. Kennemur Allsbrook & Benton

Man Wins Preliminary Divorce Over Jelly Cruelty

Henry Jeffers secured a preliminary divorce decree from Myrie Jeffers on grounds of extreme cruelty. He testified she packed numerous jelly sandwiches in his lunches, earning him the nickname Jelly Jeffers among coworkers. The man weighed 13 pounds heavier than his mason, and his wife reportedly weighed 200 pounds.

Executrix Notice for John Robert Edwards Estate

Gertrude Selby Edwards as executrix notifies all creditors and heirs of the estate of John Robert Edwards of Halifax County North Carolina to present claims by July 20 1949 or be barred. Debts owed to the estate should be paid promptly. Certified July 18 1948 by the executrix.

John Robert Edwards Halifax County North Carolina Roanoke Rapids Gertrude Selby Edwards Allsbrook & Benton

Honesty Unrewarded In 1933 Teller Reward Dispute

The Franklin Society in New York received a postal order for 30 dollars and a letter from a man who claimed he had been overpaid 50 dollars when withdrawing his account in 1933. He offered to return the extra, but the letter declined the 5 dollar reward, insisting the teller was entitled to it.

New York U. P The Franklin Society

Women Should Eat Better Breakfasts

CHICAGO U P Embezzlers are ordinary people says a study of 1001 cases by United States Guaranty Co. The average embezzler is 6 years old married with two children a high school education and a good work record. He earns about 179 4 month in a position held for years. Gambling drinking women and debt drive theft while most steal to save for a rainy day or to fund a business. Most borrow temporarily and deny theft, and only 2 of 100 abscond with funds. Nearly all work alone and women are more likely to have partners. Employers lose 200 900000 yearly to dishonesty. The report offers no method to predict who will steal.

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City Council Approves $1,439 Damage Claims

Rockford Illinois. The city council votes to pay damage claims totaling 1439 74 after multiple pedestrians, led by a Warren, tripped on city sidewalks. Alderman Alga Reece blames high heeled shoes for the tumbles, while Alderman Eric J. Anderson disagrees, saying they walk with their noses too high.

Rockford Ill U.P Warren Alga Reece Eric J. Anderson

Spanish Mackerel Booms Off Morehead City Hauls

Off Morehead City charter boats report large Spanish mackerel runs with 50 to 100 fish taken per trip between Beaufort Inlet and Cane Lookout. Capt. Theodore Lewis’s Sylvia returned with 69 fish weighing about 100 pounds after a 2.5 hour trip. Other skippers also report strong catches.

Morehead City Beaufort Inlet Cane Lookout Port Jwitch Theodore Lewis Tony Seamon Sylvia

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