Held On Assault Chgs Har ris woman tied to case on county road
Testimony details a clash as Melwood and Beamon Floyd accused of assaulting a Harris woman after Miss Alees Pearson objected. Pearson says Melwood hit her repeatedly while Harris woman struck with fists. Taylor arrested December 17 in Henderson and jailed in Halifax County. Trial set for the next Superior Court term starting January 29.
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Beamon Floyd
Harris
Miss Pearson
Melwood
Taylor
Henderson
Halifax County
Superior Court
Trylor
Alees Pearson
Find Fault With CWA Continued From Page One
Halifax County carpenters in CWA projects demanded 45 cents an hour while a visiting investigator recommended 75 cents. The temporary relief work lasts about two months under federal rules. Workers warned to keep jobs and leave CWA for the unemployed.
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Halifax County
Board of Labor Review
U. S. Dept. of Labor
Library Open Rules For Borrowers And Fines
Library hours require that books may be kept two weeks and renewed once for the same period. Some books and magazines are limited to seven days. A fine of two cents per day applies to late returns, and no further borrowing until fines are paid. Borrowers are responsible for all books drawn on their card and for any damages or losses.
Kerr Speaks Continues On Page One
Kerr Speaks describes the judge’s pivotal role in the struggle and the decision to permit entry amid ongoing debate. The account highlights Kerr’s insistence on a meaningful contribution and the impact on the case’s direction.
Community leaders back cotton farmers as prices rise
The market holiday easing raised tobacco prices while cotton gains were pushed as leaders urged administration support for farmers. The Roanoke Rapids Herald editor introduced the congressman, and Supt. W C Matthews cited Judge Kerr’s long support for the Aurelian Springs school and his yearly donation.
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Roanoke Rapids Herald
Supt
W. C. Matthews
Judge Kerr
Aurelian Springs
Welch Receives Federal Job After Years at Roanoke Mills
Welch, formerly foreman of spinning at Roanoke Mills Co., has secured a federal position after returning in 1913 to a Roanoke area with few buildings on the Avenue. He has been active in local politics and civic affairs, and was a charter member of the Presbyterian Church at 5th and the Avenue. His friends in the city and county greet the news.
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Roanoke Mills Co
Civie
Presbyterian Church
Dowell to Address Merchants Next Thursday
Dowell will be guest of the local club next Thursday evening January 11 at the W. C. Williams Funeral home. An extra effort will be made to have every city merchant present as invitations go out to Scotland Neck and Weldon Merchants organizations. Dowell has spoken across the county and the visit aims to complete a 100 percent local club. He will attend the Ants Club dinner before addressing merchants. meeting starts at 8 PM.
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Dowell
W. C. Williams
Scotland Neck
Weldon
Ants
Reguar
Billy Williams
Rooming House Fire Continues Damage Estimate
Fire department reports a rooming house blaze as a notable case of small water damage. officials estimate further damage costs and potential repairs to the structure and contents.
Dunning Family Spared by Neighbors After Fire
After a house fire, damage valued between 250 and 300 dollars excluding linen and household effects, smoke drove a dozen roomers from the home. Neighbors opened their doors, and the Dunning family spent the night with Hugi Camp Thorne Lipscomb and W A Thorne.
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Dunning
Hugi Camp
W. A. Thorne
Steve Lipscomb
Sanitary privy plan offered to township property owners
The plan, per Mr Glover, would let any township property owner receive a free labor septic system with the owner supplying materials. He notes more than twenty property owners have joined. James Connor and Richard Cooper visited Rocky Mount Tuesday. The Chambliss and Chambliss family group stayed with Mr and Mrs Brewer at Fitzhugh, Va. Christmas Day.
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Glover
James Connor
Richard Cooper
Rocky Mount
W. J. Chambliss
Ophelia Chambliss
Ida Mae Pulley
Marvin Chambliss
W. H. Brewer
Fitzhugh
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Wuuluucu
Kerr Speaks
Welch
Colgate’s
DR. West
Magnesia
West
Rosemary Drug Co
Rexall
Gineer
Sunnyfield Flour
Sunnyfield Creamery
Campbell’s
Campbell’s Tomato Juice
Iona
Grandmother's Square
Cocoa
RED Circle
Sunnyfield
Sparkle
Iona Bartlett
Whitehouse
Armours
HAMS
Ae Alan & Pacific
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