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Newspaper
Roanoke Rapids Herald
Location
Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1941
Page
16
The Superior Court of Halifax County is presiding over Celia Whitley versus Tobie Whitley for an absolute divorce after two years of separation. Tobie Whitley must appear at the Clerk of Court's office within 20 days after February 20, 1941, to answer the complaint.
On February 18, 1941 between noon and 1 PM in front of the Halifax County Courthouse, J.S. Livermon, Commissioner, will offer for sale to the highest cash bidder 5 acres more or less of Massey land in Roanoke Rapids Township. The sale arises under a Halifax County Superior Court judgment and involves Jesse Carter and wife.
A public sale notice records jurisdiction in Halifax County NC dated February 18, 1941. It describes one parcel of land identified by deed from W. F. Horner et al to C. M. Day and recorded in Book 346, page 176, with J. S. Livermon as Commissioner.
Legal notice describes the Ellis Powers land tract of about 29 10 acres known as the Ivey land. It identifies the property as the same parcel Ellis Powers resides on and formerly purchased from M. F. Harrison around 1929. Dated January 13, 1941.
Lucy Brown and others hold 41 acres more or less in Mayo land. The land is the same conveyed to R. J. Mayo by a deed on record in Halifax County Public Registry Book 129 page 567, minus a portion sold by deed in Book 346 page 366. Both deeds are incorporated by reference as fully as written.
Hardy Powers and others convey 153 acres in Gray County to Charles B. Wrenn and Luther M. Ivey by deed of record in the Halifax County Public Registry book 478 page 182. This January 13, 1941.
The description covers one acre more or less of Wesson land inherited by Hardy Powers from his father and identifying the same land now occupied by Zollie Powers. Dated January 13, 1941, J. S. Livermon serves as Commissioner.
Trustee announces public sale of the Wilford L. Brown and Dorothy H. Brown Place, a 56.75 acre tract in Conoconar Township Halifax County North Carolina. The sale occurs February 17 1941 at noon at the Halifax County courthouse with a 10 percent bid deposit required as forfeit and guaranty.
A vintage weight loss pitch promotes Kruschen with morning hot water, liver and kidney activation, and reduced caloric intake. It claims 80 days to weigh loss, a four week jar price, and a money back guarantee, urging readers to join thousands who improved their vitality and figure.
Public notice states deposits up to five hundred dollars and five percent of bid apply to a resale of lands at the same location and terms on the same day at two o’clock P M unless deposit is made sooner. Deposits not forfeited or accepted will be returned. January 14, 1941. W O McGibony Trustee J Winfield Crew Jr Agent for Trustee.
Used Singer units offered at discounts with reconditioned guarantees. Includes a Portable at 30 dollars, two Treadles at 22.50 and 35 dollars, a cabinet electric once 220 dollars now 60 dollars, plus a Shoe Patching Machine 25 dollars and a Singer Vacuum 30 dollars. Sold by Singer Sewing Machine Agency at 125 West 10th Street. November 1, 1923.
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