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Roanoke Rapids Herald

Location

Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Aug 24, 1939

Page

3

Recorders Court Tuesday docket lists twenty two cases

M H Cotton of Roanoke Rapids faces eight months for non support. Lottie Bush of Weldon orderly with payment of costs. Roland Lowe and Charlton Coley plead guilty to reckless driving with costs and $15 each paid to Joe Hobbs. V I Hockaday found guilty of affray with costs and $6 to Polly Newsom, judgment suspended for Polly. Mabel Morris charged with violating marriage laws, judgment continued with conditions. Henry Clark jailed 90 days for drunk driving. Ed Boiler liquor case, judgment suspended with costs and two years good behavior. Summer Treat trespass not guilty. George Rouse liquor, judgment continued with two-year condition. Jim Lyon liquor, suspended 14 months with two-year condition. Lewis Batchelor liquor, probation for two. Mrs Arthur Jones assault, 60 days. Jasper Hogan fined $50 and costs. Vehicle license revoked 12 months for drunken driving. Varley Lacy found guilty of larceny, 90 days. Ralph Long six months for liquor. Sarah Taylor Long two years jail with stay if not in three counties. J K Phillips fined $50 and costs, license revoked 12 months for drunken driving. Clarence Rowe assault, 60 days. James Coley liquor with judgment continued two years. Jesse Hockaday assault, 8 months with costs and good behavior. Percy Hill 60 days for drunken/disorderly. Ernest Perry reckless driving with judgment continued. Clinton Perkins no driver’s license, judgment continued with costs.

Roland Lowe Charlton Coley Joe Hobbs V. I. Hockaday Polly Newsom Mabel Morris Weldon Henry Clark Roanoke Rapids Ed Boiler Summer Treat George Rouse Littleton Jim Lyon Enfield Nquor Lewis Batchelor Arthur Jones Jasper Hogan Tillery Varley Lacy Ralph Long Sarah Taylor Long Halifax Warren Northampton County J. K. Phillips Battleboro Clarence Rowe James Coley Jesse Hockaday Percy Hill Ernest Perry Clinton Perkins

Mrs Pendleton Injured in Roanoke Rapids Auto Crash

Mrs A O Pendelton is hospitalized in Roanoke Rapids after an automobile accident on the Littleton road last Monday. Her car turned over on a curve, leaving her with bruises and shock, but she is reported resting well today.

A. O. Pendelton Roanoke Rapids Hospital Littleton Road Pendleton

Mrs Ikey Johnsonattends New York World's Fair week

Mr and Mrs Ikey Johnson accompany Mrs H M Johnson and Mrs Fannie Taylor as they attend the New York World's Fair this week, joining a group of local visitors enjoying exhibits and events.

Ikey Johnson H. M. Johnson Fannie ‘Taylor

Garden Court at Ford Exposition draws crowds and comfort

A vivid scene at the Ford Exposition Garden Court shows a cool shaded space with fountains and hedges where thousands picnic daily between free concerts by Ferde Grofe. The Ford exhibit, with 800 staff and a flagship Road of Tomorrow, reports over 5 million visitors and free rides on the tractor and scenic highway. Low-cost meals and lodging are highlighted as affordable for fairgoers.

Bobby Holt Bobby Ford Ferde Grofe New World Ensemble Fair New York City LaGuardia

Fidelis Class of Rosemary Baptist Meets at Mrs Blowe's

The Fidelis class of Rosemary Baptist Church gathered at Mrs. E. T. Blowe's home Friday night for a regular meeting. Mrs Blowe opened with scripture from Mark and led the group in prayer before a brief business session and serving refreshments to the attendees.

Rosemary Baptist Church E. T. Blowe

Notable Local Names Listed in Public Notices

James W. T. Floyd Augusta Robbins R. S. Newton Lula Waters Millie Bryant Mrs. John Floyd and Mrs. Frank Lee appear in the readable portion of the public notice transcript. Names are presented as individuals connected to the local matter.

James W. T. Floyd Augusta Robbins R. S. Newton Lula Waters Millie Bryant John Floyd Frank Lee

Visitors and family gatherings span holiday weekend

Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Hasty and children visited relatives at Jackson Saturday. Misses Martha Speight and Emma Lee Burke spent the week end at Ocean View and Virginia Beach. Mr. and Mrs. E. T. Blowe and daughters Margaret and Ruby, and Mrs. Olie Mae Flythe and daughter, spent Sunday with Mrs. Lois Cogsdale in Henderson.

W. J. Hasty Jackson Martha Speight Emma Lee Burke Ocean View Virginia Beach E. T. Blowe Margaret and Ruby Olie Mae Flythe Lois Cogsdale Henderson

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Recorders Court M. H. Cotton Lottie Bush Mrs. Pendleton Garden Court Fidelis Meeting Hodges Jewelry Store Roanoke Ave Pender Over Neen le Phadar Southern Manor Tiny Lima White House Hollywood
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