Teens linked to series of store robberies in Halifax
Local officers traced multiple robberies to a group of teenage white boys. Matthew Wilder, age 10, and Levett Ballard, about 15, were ordered to Eastern Carolina Training School after juvenile court hearings. Hugh Kinkaid, 14, faced insufficient evidence and was allowed to return home. Value of loot from three stores around $100.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonidas Hux
Halifax
Holliday
Hamilton
Washington Street
Blue Front
John Mincher
Pine Tree
Matthew Aver Wilder
Eastern Carolina
Rocky Mount
Wilder
Reformatory
Levett Thomas Ballard
East Carolina Training School
J. B. Hall
Halifax County
Hugh Kinkaid
Young Thelves
First Miss Cole Leads Roanoke Rapids Old North State Fund
Miss Mary A. Cole of this city made the first contribution to the Old North State Fund received at the office and likely the first in Roanoke Rapids. She wrote a $5 check to be turned over to the fund by the local committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary A. Cole
Roanoke Rapids
Cole
Old North State Fund
Army Unit Moves Through For Field Prep Ahead of Planes
An Army engineering unit advances before air force units to prepare air bases with rapid field setup. Troops practice readiness with machine-gun squads and standard gear. After moves from Langley Field, the unit toured LaCrosse Virginia and Waverly before returning to Langley. Captain Byroade credited Rosemary Manufacturing Company kindness and local citizen cooperation.
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Air Force
LaCrosse
Virginia
Waverly
Langley Field
Byroade
W. L. Manning
Rosemary Manufacturing Company
City approves workmen compensation insurance and recreation funding
The Roanoke Rapids city board votes to place workmen's compensation insurance with Citizens Realty and Insurance Agency to equalize coverage for about fifty employees including fire police and street department staff. An appropriation of 200 is approved for the City Recreation Program. Chief Dobbins is instructed to pursue cheaper jail light fixtures and credit the difference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citizens Realty and Insurance Agency
Roanoke Rapids
F. C. Williams
M. D. Collier
W. P. Taylor
J. B. Gurley
R. I. Starke
Virgil E. McDowell
Jenkins
H. E. Dobbins
E. W. Smith
Dobbins
Smith
Metal Giving Urged In Roanoke Rapids Drive
W A Thorne is scheduled to speak tomorrow at the local drive in Roanoke Rapids. Chairman Martin said the drive is coming along fine and expressed appreciation for community support.
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W. A. Thorne
Martin
Roanoke Rapids
Local Aluminum Drive Acknowledges Negro Scout Efforts
Citizens contributed aluminum as garages and junk dealers redirected supplies to the drive. Boy and Girl Scout troops canvassed city sections today and tomorrow under leaders Mrs Thorne and others. Theatres welcomed children with aluminum donations to Scouts. Winfield Branch and Cornelius Rawls praised the work of Negro families, the Negro Scout Troop, and Negro Boy Scouts who already gathered three automobile loads.
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W. A. Thorne
Louise Brow Howard Pruden
Clyde Liske
L. B. Brown
Willie Minche
Childre
Martin
Tripute
Winfield Branch
Cornelius Rawls
Negro Scout Troop
Woman Hurt Badly After Winton Auto Crash
Mrs J H Henderson of Littleton route 2 was brought to Roanoke Rapids hospital last night in semi conscious condition after an auto accident near Winton Tuesday afternoon. The Henderson resident was alone and the car reportedly rolled over several times, causing severe head and neck injuries. Her husband works for the State Highway and Public Works Commission.
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J. H. Henderson
Littleton
Route 2
Roanoke Rapids
Winton
Henderson
Aurelian Springs
State Highway and Public Works Commission
Sunshine Sue to Perform at Gaston School Benefit
Gaston School schedules a Friday evening show featuring Sunshine Sue and her Ranger family including Uncle Sam Sugar Foot and Crazy Joe. This is Sue’s second appearance, promising a fun filled act to raise funds for the gymnasium. Tickets are on sale at the Gaston post office with bonus proceeds for advance purchases.
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Sunshine Sue
Rangers
Uncle Sam
Sugarfoot
Crazy Joe
Gaston School
Witn
Gaston School Gymnasium
Gaston Post Office
Roanoke Rapids Hospital This Week Out-of-Town Patients
List of out-of-town patients at Roanoke Rapids Hospital includes Mrs E F Butts of Littleton Simon Bridges of Ahoskie W T Britt of Milwaukee Walter Clark of Emporia Virginia Mrs W T Garratt of Jackson Mississippi Christine Grizzard of Emporia Virginia Mrs F E Hobbs of Pleasant Hill Mrs J H Henderson of Littleton Alfred Joyner of Pendleton Boyd Robinson of Littleton and Mrs H J Vaughan of Margaretsville.
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Roanoke Rapids Hospital
E. F. Butts
Littleton
Simon Bridges
Ahoskie
W. T. Britt
Milwaukee
Walter Clark
Emporia
W. T. Garratt
Jackson
Christine Grizzard
Pleasant Hill
J. H. Henderson
Alfred Joyner
Pendleton
Boyd Robinson
H. J. Vaughan
Margaretsville
I B Bunn Vacationing In Town
I B Bunn of Fort Jackson is spending his vacation in town visiting local sites and enjoying a short break.
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I. B. Bunn of
Fort Jackson
Town
Also Mentioned on This Page
C. L. Wilson
Julian R. Allsbrook
A. N. Martin
R. H. Parker
J. Winfield Crew
North Carolina
Great Britain
Annie Kitchen Josey
Scotland Neck
Gaston
Fannye
Roanoke Avenue
Opposite Peoples Theatre
Roanoke Rapids, N. C
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