Up and Down The Avenue With The Editor
The editor discusses Halifax County news coverage and the Heralds role in tying together Roanoke Rapids and other county communities. He notes government relief programs, crowded offices, and frequent reader complaints, then reports the birth of a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. L. M. Butts of Halifax RFD 2.
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Halifax County
The
Herald
Roanoke Rapids
L. M. Butts
Halifax
RFD 2
Roanoke Rapids Hospital
Bloodstained clothing tied to Roanoke incident spurs inquiry
Bloodstained bundle found with a knife fragment and torn garment shows no identifying marks. Police inquiry continues with no new leads after describing a theory that the clothing may belong to the Negro shot by night officer Fitts two weeks earlier during a chase at Roanoke Hardware Co.
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Roanoke Hardware Co
Playing With Gun Abetting Leads to Bond Hike
Purvis faced bond raise after gun hiding connection surfaced. Sherrod was struck once in the cheek and through the head. Craughan states Sherrod was handling the gun and Craughan took it away.
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Purvis
Bond
Sherrod
Craughan
Fair's Fairest One Louise Marie Larson Wins Baby Bashing Bounty
Louise Marie Larson, a six year old from Chivanoan, wins the World’s Fair baby bounty contest. Sherrod grabbed the prize from his pocket and a pistol fired during the tussle, according to Draughan.
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Louise Marie Larson
Louise Marie
Sherrod
Draughan
Dance Night in Weldon Honors Virginia Visitor
Mrs. C. E. Willis hosted a dance at the American Legion Hut in Weldon on August 26 honoring guests of Mrs. Hammil. Elizabeth Willis of Chase City Va attended. Aubrey Backus and his orchestra provided music for about 25 young people. Hostess Mrs. Willis was assisted by Mrs. Morrisette Dr. H Lassiter Mrs. Helen Harrington Mr. and Mrs. D H Moody.
Portsmouth Man Spends Weekend With Mother
Guy Cummings of Portsmouth spent the weekend with his mother, Mrs. E. L. Clark.
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Guy Cummings
Portsmouth
E. L. Clark
Lost Camera and Ads Roundup in Local Notice
Lost: small black camera 120A with 7 exposed films on Washington St between 10th and Patterson Mills. Finder call R-520-1. Also: steady work offered calling on farmers in Northampton and Halifax Counties. No experience needed. McNess Co. Dept. S. Freeport, ml. Rawleigh Route ad seeks 800 families to write immediately. For sale a Baby Grand Piano $750 with $197.60 unpaid balance, $8 monthly. Inquiry CBM Herald. tf-8-23.
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Washington St
10Th
Patterson Mills
Northampton
Halifax County
McNess Co. Dept. S
Freeport
Rawleigh
Rawleigh Co
Dept
Richmond
CBM
Herald
Leggett's Roanoke Rapids Store Marks Third Anniversary Sale
Leggett's Department Store celebrates its third Roanoke Rapids anniversary with a two day sale. The Belk organization member operates 100 plus southern stores and occupies a 10 000 square foot Roanoke Ave Eleventh St building. A $3500 remodel recently finished. stock exceeds 75000 dollars seasonally. The chain opened a Lawrenceville Virginia branch.
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Leggett’s Department Store
Roanoke Rapids
Belk
Roanoke Avenue
Eleventh St
H. S. Loy
Leggett’s
Bows That Will Draw Beaux Misses Return From Motoring Trip
Miss Otelia Vaughan Evelyn Brown and Hazel Cobb have returned from an extended trip by car to Niagara Falls and Canada returning via the Shenandoah Valley.
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Otelia Vaughan
Evelyn Brown
Hazel Cobb
Niagra Falls
Canada
Shenandoah Valley
Mrs Glover Hosts Shower for Nora Shell Bride Elect
Mrs Basil Glover entertained at the home of Mrs W H Shell on Tuesday evening August 14 for a miscellaneous shower honoring Miss Nora Lee Shell bride elect. Baskets of colored mints served as favors and in each basket.
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Basil Glover
W. H. Shell
Nora Lee Shell
Bride-to-be Nora Lee-Robert Receives 1934 Gifts
A wedding note describes a card marked Nora Lee-Robert August 16 1934. The bride-elect received many lovely and useful gifts as the hostess served ice cream and cake to about 35 guests.
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Lee-Robert
Old King Tut and a timeless stop question
A playful note references ancient King Tut and a modern prompt asking how fast you can stop. It juxtaposes historical fame with a contemporary curiosity about abrupt stopping. The item reads as a light ad or teaser in period voice.
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Tut
Brakes Get Quick Check Offer From Local Shop
A local ad emphasizes brakes as the most dependable car part. It urges drivers to ensure a straight stop and invites inspection, promising affordable service if lining is good and only adjustment is needed.
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AAA
PWA
FERA
Hall
Davis
U.S
England
Southend
W. Lunsford Long J. Winfield Crew, Jr
Long & Crew
Attorneys At Law
Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina
Evelyn Venable
Mrs Glover
Fahey and Daughtrey Plumbing Contractors
Nora
King Tut
Briackells
Thedford
W. J. Vanover
Rome
Dixie Supply Company
Petersburg
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