Still Found in Hog Pasture by County Officers
A 60 gallon copper still was found in a pit in a hog pasture near Crowers Cross Roads in Enfield township Halifax County by officers yesterday morning. No arrests were made late yesterday afternoon though an early arrest was expected. The ramshackle still showed signs of long and frequent use and mash was found nearby and destroyed. High Sheriff H. A. House and officers Jack Whitehead C. O. Strickland and Judge Dickens led the raid. They had watched the area for some time and narrowed the search to the pasture. Another new copper still was found earlier this week near Scotland Neck and had never been used. No arrests have been made. C. Moore won the high score prize and Mrs. M. Nelson received the consolation prize at the luncheon.
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Crowers Cross Roads
Enfield
Township
Halifax County
H. A. House
Jack Whitehead
C. O. Strickland
Dickens
Scotland Neck
Circle Meets Lottie Moon Circle 2 Christmas Program
Rosemary Baptist Church Circle No 2 hosted a Christmas program at Mrs M M Moore Charlotte Street. The program opened with Joy to the World led by Rev Haynie and included circle members and guests. A social hour followed with candies and fruits served by Mrs Moore to many attendees including Rev Haynie and several circle members.
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Lottie Moon
Rosemary Baptist Church
M. M. Moore
Charlotte St
Rev. Haynie
I. B
Leslie
P. L. Matthews
H. W. Wheeler
Scott Hasty
R. I. Worrock
Minnie Wilson
Willie Brown
C. W. Moore
F. W. Haynie
J. M. Faison
Lucy Curtis
Roy Lee Ferrell
Mrs. Langley
Misses Hazel Rice
Mollie Carter
Messrs
Roy Lee
Mrs Ragland Hosts Bridge Club in Littleton Home
Mrs George Ragland was hostess to her bridge club on December 11 at her Moseley Avenue residence in Littleton with Christmas decorations. Mrs Roger was among the attendees.
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George Ragland
Bridge Club
Moseley Avenue
Littleton
Roger
Christmas Recipes And Cookie Cut Outs In festive lore
Week's Recipes describe Christmas customs from many lands. It includes crisp ginger cookies and sugar cookies for cut outs with instructions and a note on eating an apple at midnight for health. The tone reflects holiday traditions and survival of ancient gift customs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa
Holiday cookies and gingerbread figures instructions
Instructions describe rolling dough to about one fourth inch, cutting with various cutters, and baking at 400 degrees for about 12 minutes. Details include Santa Claus, Christmas trees, wreaths, and gingerbread boys with egg white glaze, colored sugars, and decorations.
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Santa Claus
Negro Is Jailed After Resisting Halifax Officers
Walter Holt of Halifax was jailed after resisting deputy J B Shearin and Halifax officer Charlie Dickens with Julian Draper helping to persuade him to surrender. The arrest stems from a warrant for assault at a baseball game, with Holt noted to have a bad county reputation and prior prison term for shooting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Holt
Halifax
J. B. Shearin
Shearin
Charlie Dickens
Julian Draper
Holt
Also Mentioned on This Page
C. Moore
Mrs. M. Nelson
Mesdames Henry House
A. J. May
Luther Williams
J. P. Leach
Roger Moore
H. P. Robinson
Cleve Stallings
L. H.justis
Alice Browning
W. M. Bruce
W. A. Capers
M. Nelson
William Johnston
Horace Palmer
Harold Smith
Charles Lamibeth
Mrs. Ragland
Virginia Electric & Power Company
Virginia Blount
WaTey
USD
Ginger Bread Boys
Patricia Todd
Roanoke Rapids
Rocky Mount
N. C
Richmond
Norfolk
Davids
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