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Newspaper
Roanoke Rapids Herald
Location
Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1941
Page
1
Two Seaboard Line freight trains collided when fog halted wrecking crews and a highball freight backed onto a siding at Summit. Fireman Robert N Bass Jr of Raleigh sustained multiple injuries, with a car catching fire as the wreckage burned.
Mrs Mary Barnhill of Enfield was made a life member of the Woman's Societies of Christian Service at a Methodist zone meeting in Halifax. She received a certificate and a pair of pins presented by Mr Peirson Jr on behalf of the Enfield group.
Local Red Cross chapter held a meeting to plan the drive and review 1941 pier activities. Officials pictured include E. H. Graves and L. S. Neal. roll call chairman reported about 2781.87 raised toward a 2000 goal with funds not yet fully reconciled.
James Dodd a 20 year old ex-sailor is jailed on perjury charges connected to the death of Thaddeus D Parker whose body was found near the Roanoke River last Saturday. Police say discrepancies in Dodd’s inquest story raise the possibility he fired the rifle that killed Parker. Dobbins officers continue investigation as the case develops.
Todd was brought from Norfolk Virginia to face charges for breaking into Ever Ready Cleaners and stealing clothes and an automobile from Butler Brown of Roanoke Rapids. He allegedly tried to enter Johnny Mincher's place and led officers on a statewide chase before capture.
The Carolina Motor Club branch in the Municipal Building reports rapid sales of 1942 vehicle license plates and city tags. Manager Mrs. Ruby Wood Mincher and assistant manager Mrs. Dorothy Shearin urge bearer of 1941 pocket cards 1942 application cards or titled ownership to visit the office to obtain licenses before January 1.
County Health Officer Robert F Young urged Halifax residents to petition the city board of commissioners to reconsider granting a license for a livery stable on Main Street. He claimed the board was pressured and that the operation would be a nuisance near the meat market and food stores.
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