Community Notes and Local Social Highlights
Local clubs gather for oyster roast as Young Men’s Civic Club plans tonight’s meeting. Kiwanis at Aurelian Springs hosts a big meal while some members attend Scotland Neck division meeting with Lt Gov J Henry LeRoy presiding. Community updates include ill Rosemary merchant W R Starke, brother Jim Camp injured in Lumberton wreck, and charity toy program by All Alligood’s Scout Troop. John Robertson enters Naval Training School in Norfolk after selective recruitment.
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Young Mens Civic Club
Legion
Weldon
Kiwanig Club
Aurelian Springs
Scotland Neck
J. Henry LeRoy
Elizabeth City
North
South Carolina
Carolinas
Dogs Yet Run In Town Despite Inoculations
Dogs continue to run at large in town even after inoculations. Officer Dobbins reports a dozen dogs vaccinated this week. Residents express frustration as many dogs still roam, posing danger to children as Central School releases students at noon.
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Dobbins
Prison trials reveal mixed outcomes in murder cases
The report details acquittals and convictions in a series of prison murders. Jack Thorne, Weldon officer, is acquitted after defense shows a prior shooting of a suspect. Brown admits killing over love. James Smith, 22, is found guilty of manslaughter, facing extended prison time.
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Brown
Jack Thorne
Weldon
Thorne
Small
James Smith
Smith
Caledonia State Farm
Notable courtroom verdict on fatal accidental shooting
A man named Craughan received from one to two years on the roads for the killing of a colored companion after a gun discharged during a struggle. The pair had been on good terms, and the offense was deemed accidental though possession of the gun influenced the sentence. Smith was serving a second degree burglary term.
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Smith
John Craughan
Scotland Neck
Craughan
Teen Judgment and Temptation Highlight Youth Behavior
A concise observation notes that teenagers show less self control and greater susceptibility to temptation, suggesting need for guidance and structure from guardians and educators.
Grady Story Heads North Carolina Alumni Group
Grady Story succeeds Z E Brinson of Greenville as head of the Atlantic Christian College alumni association. New officers include S T Cherry as first vice president and James C Manning as second vice president. The association reports active county chapters and about 400 four year graduates with around 2,000 alumni having attended the college.
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Ciation
Grady
S. T. Cherry
Pacto Us
Pitt County
James C. Manning
Martin County
Agnes Pelle
Wilden
Dallas Mallison
Johnston
Pitt
Wilson
Lenoir
Green
Martin
Pamlico
Belng
Nash
Atlantic Christian College
North Carolina
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W. R. Starke
Irvin Starke
Roanoke Rapids Hospital
Jim Camp
Hugh D. Camp
Lumberton
Mr. Camp
Irvin Cobb
All
Alligood
Gene Shell
Lacey Crouch
Tracy Qualls
Hollister
Roanoke Rapids
J. D. Edwards
Alton Davis
Speal
Guiford
Young Men's Civic Club
Paul Jones
Rosemary Furniture Company
John Robertson
Lonnie Robertson
Naval Training School
Norfolk
John
Ceeds
Z. E. Brinson
Greenville
The
Asso
Everhot
E. W. Smith
Roanoke
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