Lassiter Wins Best Boxer Trophy at Wilmington Gloves
Johnny Lassiter captured the Best Boxer trophy at the Wilmington Golden Gloves event held last week in Wilmington. He advanced to the semi finals before losing a close decision to a skilled Lumberton fighter, drawing praise from fans and judges for his punching technique. Team trophies were also earned by Jack Turner and Bob Moore in their weight classes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phil Hux
Wilmington
Johnny Lassiter
Lumberton
Johnny
Jack Turner
Bob Moore
Wreck Victims Improved. Driver Held After Skippers Collision
Victims from a wreck near Skippers last Saturday night show improvement. Four remain hospitalized at Roanoke Rapids Hospital while others are treated and released. The injured include Mrs. Allie Wood and Mrs. Bill Alli good with Carolyn Alli good, Edna Wafford, and Mrs. M. F. White. Lula Mae Sears, a Black passenger, was released. The other driver Sam Avint of Dinwiddie Virginia is held on reckless driving charges as he recovers. Continued on Page 8.
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Skippers
Roanoke Rapids
Allie Wood
Bill Alligood
Carolyn Alligood
Edna Wafford
M. F. White
Lula Mae Sears
Sam Avint
Dinwiddie
Virginia State Patrol
R. H. Grizzard
Emporia
Operators Licenses Sold Here
An examiner from the State Highway Safety Division will be at Roanoke Rapids Municipal Building every Wednesday 1 to 4 30 pm to accept applications administer exams and issue learner permits and licenses. He also visits Weldon Wednesdays 9 am to 12 pm.
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Roanoke Rapids
Sam Burgin
State Highway Safety Division
Burgin
Weldon
Aid For Greeks Sought In Local Fund Drive
John Carras announces a planned drive to raise funds for Greek relief with local support and a broadcast of the America Calling program on WCBT Monday 3:30 to 5. Donations accepted at Rosemary Cafe in Roanoke Rapids, WCBT station, T. N. Cafe in Weldon, New York Cafe in Warrenton, Pulin Cafe in Rocky Mount.
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John Carras
Carras
America
WCBT
Roanoke Rapids
Rosemary
Weldon
Emporia
New
Travis to Fill Halifax County Senate Seat in Unopposed Election
E. L. Travis named February 8 by the Halifax County Democratic Committee to fill the vacancy from Dr. T. W. M. Long's death. Governor Broughton sets Friday February 21 as the election day with voting sunrise to sunset and registrars adjusted for Roanoke Rapids precincts. Travis, a longtime Halifax attorney, previously served in the State Senate and as NCC Commission chair.
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Kelly Jenkins
Halifax County Board of Elections
T. W. M. Long
E. L. Travis
Halifax
Executive Democratic Committee
Travis
J. M. Broughton
Jenkins
Roanoke Rapids
R. O. Mayes
Sam Cooke
R. C. Josey
Hannibal Shearin
Tomorow
Scout Hut
Second Street
Rosemary School
L. A. Daniel Corner
Halifax County
Senate
State Senate
Democratic Executive Committee
North Carolina Corporation Commission
Police Force Struck by Illness Members Confined at Home
Police officers W. M. Erwin Paul C. Luter and J. F. Adams have been out due to illness. Adams returned early this week but Erwin and Luter remained on the sick list yesterday.
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W. M. Erwin
Paul C. Luter
J. F. Adams
Mr. Adams
Mr. Erwin
Mr. Luter
Also Mentioned on This Page
Margaret Brown
Betsy Hawkins
Margaret Taylor
Virginia Lee Thorne
Herald
Eastern Carolina Council
Gordon Price
Bernard Allsbrook
Howard Pruden
Clyde Liske
Brigman
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