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Newspaper
Roanoke Rapids Herald
Location
Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1940
Page
10
An obituary notice memorializes J D McDonald four years after burial with verses from his wife and children. It also honors Mrs Sallie Wright who died in 1936 and extends loving remembrances from the author and grandchildren. The writer expresses enduring grief and faith, recalling Christmas sadness and hopeful rest.
Tributes recall the 1936 passing of W. C. Hasty and the 1938 loss of Mrs. H. G. Pulley. Messages express grief, enduring love, and memories kept alive by family members Marie, Winfield, and others, noting loneliness and remembrance in their heart.
A memorial note from Mrs. W. C. Hasty and children marks four years since the passing of husband and father W. C. Hasty on January 17. It expresses enduring love, sorrow, and hope of reunion without heartache or pain.
In memory of Janie Marie Williams who died December 30 1939 a short life of love and affection is shared by Mrs Ellen Miles Dickens The poem recalls five happy years and a child whose chatter dancing feet and humor filled the home The verses speak of loss and hope of heaven and reunion in God’s grace
A memorial note from his wife and children marks one year since M B Ray left for Heaven. They reflect on his smile and love, promise to meet again on the golden shore, and say tears are dried when thinking of him at Jesus side.
A commissioner will conduct a public re sale on January 29 1940 at 1 PM near Grant Brick Works Weldon North Carolina. The tract lies in Weldon Township Halifax County comprising 96.90 acres as Division No 1 allotted to Sallie A Ponton, described by metes and bounds along Chockoyette Creek and adjacent lines.
The above described tract will be sold subject to power and telephone easements and road rights. Leases on the property apply. Other terms will be announced at the sale. Bidding begins at 1543.50 dollars. Notice dated January 11 1940. M S Benton Commissioner. 21 A&B 1 25
F M Coburn administrator notifies all claimants to present claims against the Lula Woodruff estate in Roanoke Rapids North Carolina by January 11 1941 or risk loss. Debts to estate should be paid promptly. Notice dated January 10 1940.
Before the 29th day of December, 1940, or the notice will be pleaded in bar of recovery. All persons indebted to said estate will please make immediate payment. This the 29th day of December, 1939. ELIZABETH C. WELLS Administratrix of the Estate of Joseph C. Wells, Deceased. Allsbrook & Benton, Attys. 6t-A&B-2-8
Zollie Having qualified as Administrator of the Estate of Mrs Rose Ross deceased of Halifax County North Carolina this is to notify all persons having claims against the estate to exhibit them to the undersigned at Roanoke Rapids NC on or before January 15 1941 or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This 8th day of January 1940. COLE R WEISS Administrator of Estate of Mrs Rose Ross Allsbrook Attorney 61-WBA-2-15
Having qualified as administrator of the estate of Joseph A Wells late of Halifax County North Carolina this is to notify all persons having claims against the estate to exhibit them to the undersigned at Roachnoke Rapids North Carolina on or before a specified date.
The Roanoke Rapids board of county commissioners unanimously endorsed the Carolina Coach application at a recent meeting. The plan would extend direct bus service from Raleigh to Richmond via a new shorter route, attracting thousands of motorists through Roanoke Rapids and benefiting the city's commerce.
Born in Roanoke Rapids Hospital this week are a boy to Mr and Mrs Glasser Moseley on January 29 a girl to Mr and Mrs J W Medlin on January 30 and two girls to Mr and Mrs D I Kidd and Mr and Mrs L H Freeman on January 31.
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