Leap to escape from second story Halifax court room
Lawrence Jackson, Roanoke Rapids colored thief awaiting larceny trial, leaped from a second story window of the Halifax County Court House. He fled into the ante room, evaded police, but was recaptured after a chase led by Clerk Leonidas Hux. Jackson had earlier broken into Triple A Grocery Co. and stolen canned goods. He faces examination in Halifax jail for later trial.
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Halifax County Court House
Lawrence Jackson
Roanoke Rapids
Jackson
Fleet Leonidas Hux
Superior Court
Triple A Grocery Co
Chief Early
Halifax
Enfield Lady Buried Near Jackson Sunday
Miss Mary Lee Boone of Enfield died at her parents home near Enfield Saturday morning after months of illness. Funeral services and burial took place at Pleasant Grove Church near Jackson Sunday at 2 30 PM. Rev Watts of the Seaboard Methodist Episcopal Church conducted the services. The 19 year old daughter of John and Mrs Boone is survived by several brothers and sisters.
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Mary Lee Boone
Enfield
Pleasant Grove Church
Jackson
Mr. Watts
Methodist Episcopal Church
Seaboard
Miss Boone
John Boone
Birth of James Thomas Ingram Delights Ingram Family
Mr and Mrs Jim Ingram announce the birth of a son named James Thomas on Monday December 23 1935. The newborn joins the family as relatives share joy and pride in the community.
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James Ingram
Jim Ingram
James Thomas
Teachers Return From Holiday Outing List
A list of teachers returning home after holidays includes Blanche Mooring Bethel Ethel Parker Woodland Clara Hearne Bynum City Ruth White Cole rain Lee Arnold Jonesboro Catherine Hall Scotland Neck Mary McFarland Greenville Esther Pridgen Elm City Ruth Dean Oxford Vernie Eddins New London Virginia Bettye Gates Gatesville Va Mrs Thelma Daughtry Greensboro.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Misses Blanche Mooring
Bethel
Ethel Parker
Woodland
Clara Hearne
Bynum City
Ruth White
Colerain
Lee Arnold
Jonesboro
Catherine Hall
Scotland Neck
Mary McFarland
Greenville
Esther Pridgen
Elm City
Ruth Dean
Oxford
Vernie Eddins
New London
Virginia
Bettye Gates
Gatesville
Thelma Daughtry
Greensboro
Atlanta Woman Wins New 1936 Automobile As Christmas Present
RS. W. N. NEWSOMF of Atlanta Georgia won a Plymouth car as first prize in a nationwide 25 word letter writing contest by Log Cabin Syrup. She entered after hearing the radio program and plans a Florida holiday trip with her husband, who had intended to buy her a new car.
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RS. W. N. Newsomf
Atlanta
Georgia
Florida
Conrad Thibault
National Broadcasting Company
Nichols Entertains Evening Bridge Club at Enfield
Nichols and Mrs. A C Nichols Jr hosted an Evening Bridge Club gathering from 8:30 to midnight at their Burnette Avenue home in Enfield. Fruit punch greeted guests. five contract tables were played with Mrs. R F Shaw and J B Britt winning prizes. Christmas decorations and refreshments complemented the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. C. Nichols, Jr
Burnette Avenue
Enfield
R. F. Shaw
J. B. Britt
Snow Buries Enfield Warehouse Annex Damage Estimated at $1000
Drifted snow three feet deep collapsed the new annex of the Enfield Bonded Warehouse last week, causing about one thousand dollars in damage. No injuries reported, investigations underway to determine cause and structural safety.
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Enfield
New Year's Party at Oak Bend Hosts Guests from Pearl River
Miss Nellie Bryan Newton hosted a New Year's event at Oak Bend near Enfield for Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Evans of Pearl River New York who stayed as house guests during the holiday. The party featured Yule decorations and games like dancing and bingo as 1935 closed and 1936 began. Guests included Clyde Tunter Sallie Dickens Mac Johnson Annie Mac sherrod Catherine Newton Winnie Boseman Grace Person Margaret Newton Elizabeth Beavans C C Nichols Jr John Newton Edgar Boseman Fred Wiggins and J K Newton.
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J. H. Evans
Pearl River
N. Y
Clyde Tunter
Sallie Dickens
Mac Johnson
Annie Macsherrod
Catherine Newton
Winnie Boseman
Grace Person
Margaret Newton
Elizabeth Beavans
C. C. Nichols Jr
John Newson
Edgar Boseman
Fred Wiggins
J. K. Newton
Executrix Notice for Susan F. Ivey Estate
Mattie Ivey, executrix of Susan F. Ivey's estate in Halifax County North Carolina, notifies creditors to exhibit claims by January 2, 1937 and all debts owed must be paid promptly. The notice is dated January 2 1936 and published 6t Feb 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susan F. Ivey
Halifax County
North Carolina
Roanoke Rapids
Mattie Ivey
Notice of Dissolution for Virginia Carolina Power Company
Certificate of dissolution issued by North Carolina Secretary of State Stacey W. Wade confirms Virginia Carolina Power Company dissolved by unanimous stockholder consent on November 27 1935. Principal office listed as Roanoke Rapids Halifax County NC. G B Williams served as agent in charge. Public notice published per board resolution.
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Virginia-Carolina Power Company
Stacey W. Wade
State of
North Carolina
State of North Carolina
Department of State
No. Street
Roanoke Rapids
Halifax
G. B. Williams
Raleigh
Board of Directors
G. B
Carolina Power Compan
Vepco
Two Women Fruit Vendors Attack Policeman in Chicago
In Chicago two women fruit vendors threw rotten fruit at Policeman William May as he attempted to intervene in their quarrel. The incident highlights tensions on the street and the challenges of maintaining order during disputes among vendors.
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Chicago
William May
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Jackson Sunday
R. Hunter Pope
Joe Pope
R. C. Dunn
Watson N. Sherrod
Katie Harrison
S. W. Dickens
Evelina Fleming
Ruth Dickens
Holt Evans
D. M. Johnson
Waldo Whitaker
Jack White
New Year’s Party
Nellie Bryan Newton
Bend
Bowes
Edith Welch
Peoples Theatre
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