Local Happenings Update From Empoi And Nearby
Local items note visits and travels including Mr and Mrs R Sunday in Empoi Va, J A Wood to Statesboro Ga to visit friends, Mrs Jack Harrell returning from Greenville and Washington NC, and the funeral of Mrs Anna Perry in Norfolk. Also mentions Mrs Terry Pridgen visiting relatives, Miss Agnes Wrenn in Richmond, Miss Agnes Temple in Statesboro, and A B McLeod of Mebane visiting Andy V C Daughtrey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Key
B. F. Johnston
Bettie Sue Buffaloe
J. R. Kidd
Anna Perry
Norfolk
Monady
Terry Pridgen
Cleophus Bray
Flenderson
Bray
Oliver Bray
Gertrude Bray
A. B. McLeod of
Mebane
Andy VC. Daughtrey
Summary of New Laws From 1931 Legislature Continued
The report notes the 1931 session consolidated many acts despite a 141 day span. Over 10 laws were enacted and numerous resolutions passed, with up to 800 general interest measures. It lists titles and brief summaries of the most notable laws enacted during the session.
Amendments to statutes and charter provisions across multiple departments
The document lists numerous proposed or enacted amendments to laws and charters, including condemnation procedures, tax sales notices, juvenile and prisoner work rules, tenant and landlord protections, drainage and park administration, and general legal code updates. It references adjustments to public records, auditing requirements, and various state statutes, with emphasis on cross references to CS and P L numbers.
First of Proposed Marker Tower Near Cleveland Airport
The first of a nationwide system of markers for air pilots and motorists is proposed to rise over a service station near Cleveland Municipal Airport. A tower displays symbols for position on a special map with letters for latitude and longitude degrees and figures for minutes. Inventor Ludo K. Zimmer, a map biker, develops the tower and grid marking method.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muncipal
Cleveland
Ohio
Ludo K. Zimmer
Trustees Embezzlement Punished by Proposed Sec Change
A legislative note proposes amending Sec 6508 U S to allow fraternal benefit societies or orders to designate any charitable institution they maintain as a beneficiary. The item hints at ongoing discussion and continues next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Notice of Sale of Real Estate in Halifax County
On July 27, 1931 at noon the front door of Halifax County Courthouse will host a public auction of Tract No 10 containing 97.80 acres and Tract No 11 containing 9.00 acres (total 186.80 acres) part of the Hargrove Farm near Halifax Town. Beulah C. Robards and C A Robards defaulted on a deed of trust dated December 1, 1928 to J R Allsbrook Trustee, recorded Book 889 page 533, and the power of sale is exercised. The plat by S Lynn and Sam J Respess is on record in Flat Book No as reference. The sale is for cash to the highest bidder. This notice dated June 22, 1931.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beulah C. Robards
C. A. Robards
J. R. Allsbrook
Register of Deeds
Halifax County
Ereas
Halifax
N. C
County of
State of North Carolina
Halifax Township
Ivey Watson
Hargrove
Lynn
Sam J. Respess
Register of Deeds Office
R. Allsbrook
Foreclosure Sale of Richardson Home Place in Halifax NC
By power in a Deed of Trust W A Richards, default on debt, Halifax County, NC. Trustee I M Pittman to sell at Halifax courthouse on Wednesday July 22, 1931 at noon for cash. one fourth undivided interest in ~77 acres Weldon Township, adjoining Bob Brack S A Richards Mack Purnell. home place of late W A Richards. Henrdon NC attorneys Gholson & Gholson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Richards
Register of Deeds
Halifax County
Halifax
North Carolina
Hel| Jifax
Weldon Township
Bob Brack
S. A. Richards
Mack Purnell
Bob Branch
W. A. Richarda
1. M. Pittman
Gholson
Notice of Sale of Valuable Property Auction by trustee authority
By virtue of the authority conferred on the undersigned trustee the sale of valuable property is to be conducted. The notice outlines the holder and location of the property and specifies the terms and date of sale for interested parties.
Roanoke Rapids Real Estate Auction By Wood and Wife
Wood and wife Helen Wood announce a public sale of two parcels in Roanoke Rapids Halifax County North Carolina for cash to the highest bidder. The auction will be held at the United States Post Office in Roanoke Rapids between 11 A M and 12 noon Monday July 27 1981. parcels are Lots 66 and 67 on the west side of Hamilton Street as per Virginia Carolina Power Company subdivision map recorded in Halifax Public Registry. Wood notice dated June 26 1981.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. 3. Wood
Helen Wood
Halifax County
United States Post Office
Roanoke Rapids
North Carolina
Hamilton Street
First Street
Roanoke Avenue
Roanokee Avenue
Virginia-Carolina Power Company
S. 5
Lynn
Public Registry
Public Auction Of Halifax County Farm Tracts
On July 27, 1981 at 12 o'clock M the front door of Halifax County Courthouse will host a cash sale of multiple Halifax Township land tracts totaling about 193 acres. The property, once Ivy Watson’s Har grove Farm, includes six parcels: 24.9, 27.66, 29.29, 88.8, 36.0 and 41.85 acres, described in Plat Book 3 page 88.
Trustee deed reference for metes and bounds description 1931
The document notes that a plat reference is made for a more perfect description by metes and bounds. It states this on the 22nd day of June, 1931, with J. R. Allsbrook listed as Trustee at 7-16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Metes and Bounds
J. R. Allsbrook
Sale Notice of Trust Deed on 118.1 Acre Halifax Land
On July 27 1931 at noon the trustee will sell at public auction All that certain tract of land in Halifax Township Halifax County North Carolina described as Tract No 8 containing 118.1 acres formerly owned by Tyy Watson known as Hargrove Farm plat recorded in Plat Book 3 page 88 plat by S Lynn and J Respess Engrs reference for more description This action follows a deed of trust recorded in Book 889 page 636 and the holder’s request to exercise the power of sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Braswell
R. Allsbrook
Office of Register of Deeds
Halifax County
Halifax
N. C
County of
North Carolina
Halifax Township
Ivy Watson
Hargrove
8. S. Lynn
W. B. Avent
J. R. Allsbrook
N.C
Hafax
Tyy Watson
S. Lynn
Sam J. Respess
Halifax County Register of Deed
Metes and Bounds
Notice of Trustee's Sale of 70 Acre Halifax County Land
Under a deed of trust from Hartwell Johnston and wife Jannie Johnston to J M Pivot dated 1919 and recorded in Halifax County. After default, trustee J M Picot will sell on July 17 1981 at 11 AM at the courthouse front door Halifax NC the 70 acre tract in Butterwoods Township described by metes and bounds from Jackson Estate line to old canal and Beay Swamp, part of Lula H Jackson and J R Glasgow J H Baucom deed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartwell Johnston
Jannie Johnston
J. M. Pivot
Aistee
Office of Register of Deeds
Halifax
County
N. C
Court House
Butterwoos
Halifax County
North Carolina
Jackson
J. R. Glasgow
J. H. Baucom
Jackson Est
Beay Swamp
J. R. Patterson
Old Canal
J. H. Bsucom
Lula H. Jackson
J. M. Picot
Sale of Roanoke Rapids real estate by receiver
In Halifax County North Carolina the Superior Court under Judge E H Cranmer orders a postponed sale by receiver of two Roanoke Rapids lots fronting Roanoke Avenue. The July 15 1981 bid at 2:00 PM offers the two 25 foot fronting parcels for cash to the highest bidder.
Roanoke Rapids Sale Notice for Shearin Motor Co Property
Receiver Kelly Jenkins announces sale of a one story brick building fronting 60 feet on Roanoke Avenue in Roanoke Rapids. The lot measures 140 feet deep, previously used as a salesroom for Shearin Motor Co, with sale set for July 15, 1931 in the described premises. Cash or sale subject to existing liens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roanoke Avent
Shearin Motor Company
Kelly Jenkins
Shearn Motor Co
Roanoke Rapids
Notice to creditors in Chockoyette Country Club case
In Halifax County Superior Court R L Towe et al notify all stockholders claimants creditors and interested parties to present verified claims to the receiver Kelly Jenkins in Roanoke Rapids NC by September 15 1931 or be barred from distributions of Chockoyette Country Club Inc’s assets per order of Judge F H Cranmer dated June 46 1991.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eet Country Club, Incorporated
Chockoyette Country Club, Incorporated
Roanoke Rapids
North Carolina
Aul Chockoyette Country Club, Incorporated
F. H. Cranmer
Superior Court
Kelly Jenkins
Choe Royette Country Club
Incorpormed
N. C
Divorce Action Filed in Halifax Superior Court
The Superior Court of Halifax County hears a divorce action titled Fannie J Avron Raheden vs Derfy E Tanner. The defendant must appear at the Clerk's office in Halifax within thirty days to answer the complaint or risk court relief. Dated June 8, 1931, Clerk E L Travis Jr. RA-41-7-2
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dercy E. Tanner
Wilake
Halifax County
County of
Halifax
North
Ca Jina
Superior Court
E. L. Travis, JR
Superior Court of
Halifax Courty
Sale of Saw Mill and Equipment in Rosemary North Carolina
Executor Kelly Jenkins announces a public auction of the late W. S. Hockaday's saw mill outfit in Rosemary, Halifax County. Items include an 180 HP boiler, a Giant 6 HP engine, a plane and hooks, an anvil, and a Wise tool. Auction set for July 11, 1931 at about 11:00 AM in front of the west office door.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Carolina
Nalifax County
Hockaday
Rosemuary
W. 8
Halifax County
Rosemary
Kelly Jenkins
Also Mentioned on This Page
Empoi Brown
J. A. Wood
Statesboro, Ga
Jack Harrell
Greenville
Washington, N. C
Agnes Wrenn
Richmond
Agnes Temple
Ylinder
Monogram
Brickell
Oldsmobile Sales and Service
Rosemary, N. C
National Loan & Insurance Co
Dial
Warten
Maia
Heave Boye
P. L
Eastern Bank of
Cherokee Indians
Jes
Dept. of Conservation and Development
Supreme Court
C. S
Consot
C. B. Matthews
Shearin Motor Company, Inc
E. H. Cranmer
Roanoke Rapida
R. L. Towe, Et Als
Fannie Javron Raheden
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