Old Davie estate building destroyed by lightning fire
Historic Halifax County notes recount a small frame building on the Davie estate that housed servants burning in a lightning fire. The loss evoked respect for history as the Davie lineage, including William R Davie, is linked to North Carolina’s early leadership.
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Halifax County
Halifax
William R. Davie
John Paul Jones
Davie
William FR
North Carolina
United States
France
Stephenson
Ballfax
Harness Racing Opens Season at Chockoyette Park
Chockoyette Park hosts the Atlantic Coast Racing Circuit opener on May 31 and June 1 drawing out of town spectators from as far as South Carolina. The program includes free-for-all trots and paces with top horses such as Col wate, Crestlawn Mac, and Royal Adams recording fast times, and multiple heats showcasing racing talent across Elizabeth City and nearby communities.
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South Carolina
Chockoyette Park
Chockoyette
New York
Florida
Return to Chokoyotte 21a racing schedule update
After races here the circuit moves to Elizabeth City then to Suffolk Virginia. The next local track event is on the 21st of this month.
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Elizabeth City
Suffolk
Chief Calls for Cooperation of Local Parents
Police Chief J. Davie urged parents to keep children off busy city streets during summer vacation. He asked families to follow precautions to prevent tragedy and suggested moving ball playing to city parks for safer recreation.
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J. Davie
The
Herald
Davis
Youth Dies As Auto Goes Into Spin Near Enfield
Hale wavia Hale of Enfield died en route to hospital after a late Tuesday crash on Highway 481 half a mile west of Enfield. Driver Johnnie Serie, also of Enfield, escaped with minor bruises and shock when the car overturned after losing control on a curve. State trooper C. L. Teague led the investigation with Deputy Sherit Strickland and Coroner Rufus Britton. an inquest is set for Friday night.
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Wavia Hale
Hove Aanfield
Enfield
Johnnie Serie
Hale
C. L. ‘Teague
Senator Allsbrook Among Guests of Officer Group
The Halifax County Law Enforcement Officers Association met at the New Rosemary Cafe in Roanoke Rapids with guests Senator Julian R. Allsbrook, J. T. Chase, Roanoke Rapids mayor Howard Pru den, James Sears, Solicitor Ernest Tyler, H. W. Zimmerman, Jesse Helms, and others. Sheriff H. A. House heads the association with Roanoke Rapids Police Chief T. J. Davis as vice-president.
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Halifax County Law Enforcement Officers Association
New Rosemary Cafe
Rosnoke Rapids
Halifax County
Julian R. Allsbrook
J. T. Chase
Roa Inoke Rapids
Howard Pruden
James Sears
Ernest Tyler
IH. W. Zimmerman
State Bureau For Investigation
Jesse Helms
Former Roanoke Rapids Mayor Named President of Biltmore College
Ray Sumner, former Roanoke Rapids mayor, elected by Biltmore College Asheville board as college president. He will assume duties June 3 for the summer session. Sumner previously managed the War Manpower Commission in Roanoke Rapids and later joined the Oak Ridge Military Institute faculty.
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Ray Sumner
Roanoke Rapids
Tru
Biltmore College
Asheville
Sumner
Roanoke
Fire destroys service station north of Weldon on Highway 301
A service station near Weldon, Bell's Service Station, about one and a half miles north on Highway 301, was completely destroyed by fire. Weldon fire department arrived at 3 am but could not save the building.
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Bell
Weldon
Highway 301
Students Escape Death As Bus Smashes Auto
Five Weldon High School students escaped serious injury when a northbound bus struck their cart near Weldon. The car was demolished but all occupants survived with minor injuries. Names on board included Jane Turner Margaret Hamill Martha Craig Sulter Elizabeth Bukter and T D Medlin. The bus driver faced no charges as blame was not determined. Enfield firm approved a loan application to Halifax.
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Weldon High School
Weldon
John A. Sulter
Naither
Roneohs
Rael
Waa
Fields Ax
Jane Turner
Margaret ‘Hamill
Marthe Craig Sulter
Elisabeth Bukter
T. D. Medlin
Alexander Is Named Successor To Commisioner G.H. Johnson
Collier elected head of Roanoke Rapids city commissioners at first post install meeting. Mayor J. T. Chase outlined committees on finance fire and streets plus study of street lighting. Water sales show large rise with 300 million plus gallons distributed January to May and a $2,585.72 revenue gain. Norfolk engineer discusses street improvements and future conference set. Beer permit granted for Henry Jordan Chicken Diner. alley closing in Harvey Circle area. legal opinion sought on zoning ordinance.
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M. D. Collier
Roanoke Rapids
T. J. Davis
Balgia
Ilicepterthiub
Opardon
Hermania
Norfolk
Chase
Henry Jordan
Roanoke Avenue
Harvey Circle
Julian Allabrook
Second Street
Walter Avenue
Bounces and Stripped Car Case Returns to Owner
Sam Ewell, a Nash County businessman, recovered his car after a buyer paid with a $1000 check that后来 proved bad. The vehicle suffered damage and two tires were switched during absence. A suspect in Rocky Mount was jailed after passing multiple counterfeit checks in Henderson and Enfield. The stock of nursing school news follows with Miss Margaret Nelson named Miss Roanoke Rapids Hospital School of Nursing for 1947 and outlines the state competition leading to Miss North Carolina Student Nurse of 1947.
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Sam Ewell
Dnfield
Nash County
Rocky ‘Mount
Johnnie C. Clark
James Clark
Sambo Clark
Henderson
Clark
Johnnie C. James
Sambo
Enfield
Roanoke Rapids Hospital School of
Margaret Nelson
Vaughan
N. I
Mary P. Bounds
The
Echo
Smiri Nelson
Nelson
North Carolina
State Nurses’ Association
Raeigh
Nurses’ Association
North Carolina Hospital Association
Raleigh
Kay Kyser
Rocky Mount
Cherry
North Carolina Schools of Nursing
Job Openings Decrease Here Figures Show
Roanoke Rapids shows fewer job openings as Huon Parker of the A B Employment Service reports 130 openings in April dropping to 86 by May end. In May 163 job seekers met employer specs, including 60 World War I veterans, amid rising unemployment concerns. Household and local names tied to the visit and weekend travels appear in the report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roanoke Rapids
Huon
Parker
A. B. Employment Service
Tocal
Local Girls Graduate from Woman's College
Four local girls are among the seniors who graduated from the Woman's College of the University of North Carolina Monday morning. They are Mizs Katherine Wood daughter of Mr and Mrs T W Wood 314 Jackson Street Wiss Helen Daughtry daughter of Mr and Mrs W H Daughry 300 Hamilton Street Marilyn F Vincent daughter of Mr and Mrs W A Vincent star route and Evelyn Nancy Shaw daughter of Mr and Mrs John A Whew star route.
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Woman's College of the
University of North Carolina
Mizves Katherine Wood
T. W. Wood
Jackson Street
Wiss Helen
Coxes Highlight Local Family Tete A Tete
The fragment mentions Mr. and Mrs. E. P. Cox of this area with likely family or social context. Further details are not readable in the available text.
Playgrounds Draw 1 300 In Two Days
City recreation director reports playground attendance surpassed 1900 with Central School leading at 380 youths over two sessions. Clara Hearne School was runner up with 390. Vance Street reached 300-s. Rosemary School 260. City League slated to begin next week with 4 to 6 teams. Knot-Hole gang opened at Simmons Park with 150 in the grand debut.
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Wiley Wanken
Crawford Hoyle
Central School
Clara Hearne
Central
Vance Street
Rosemary School
Simmons Park
Halifax County Superior Court Week Verdicts and Sentences
Results from Halifax County Superior Court show Moses Easter of Roanoke Rapids convicted of fornication and adultery with two years on good behavior probation and court costs. Claud Harris of Roanoke Rapids convicted of crime against nature sentenced to three to five years in state prison. Maggie Davis of Roanoke Rapids convicted of damaging personal property with six months suspended jail and two years good behavior probation plus costs. J. H. Everett of Rocky Mount convicted of issuing a worth less check. judgment continued two years on costs. Buster Davis of Enfield convicted of breaking and entering with 18 months suspended sentence. $50 fine and costs, five years good behavior. Robert Lee Carter, 14, Weldon, pleaded guilty to assault with intent to commit rape on a five-year-old. sentenced two to four years. Douglas White and Lewis Lynch case ended mistrial for assault with intent to kill. Roger Avery and Hilliard Peterson charged. nolle prosequi as to Peterson. Avery convicted of forcible treason? with two years probation and costs. Reginald Taylor of Weldon convicted of highway robbery. seven to 10 years in state prison. Local residents Francie Taylor family visited town. Nettie Morris noted.
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Moses Easter
Roanoke Rapids
Claud Harris
Maggie Davis
Dorothy Holbs
J. H. Everett
Rocky Mount
Buster Davis
Enfield
Robert Lee Carter
Weldon Negro
Douglas White
Lewis Lynch
Roger Avery
Hilliard Peterson
Nolle
Peterson
Avery
Reginald Taylor
Former Official Resigns June 3 and Leaves Post Vacant
The Roanoke Rapids City building inspector issued permits in May totaling an estimated 127 550 for home construction and remodeling. G Herbert Johnson resigned as Halifax County official effective June 3, with C Shields Alexander of Scotland Neck named to the Board of Commissioners to succeed him.
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Roanoke Rapids
C. Shields Alexander
Scotland Neck
Halifax County Board of Commissioners
G. Herbert Johnson
George A. Hux
Superior Court
Johnson
Alcoholic Beverage Control Board
Alexander
Hux
Mr. Alexander
Littleton
Local Figures Named in Community Projects and Roles
OCR fragment lists individuals such as J. R. Mason Wayne Hedgepeth and Mr. Alexander connected to housing block residences and flood control efforts. Mentions committees directors and a Pinehurst meeting where Alexander was elected vice president of the North Carolina Association of Insurance Agents. Includes brief biographical notes on Alexander and wife.
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J. R. Mason
L Ave
Wayne Hedgepeth
Mr. Alexander
Restos Siding
Scotland Neck
Jeffersonreau
Second
Thirdna
Beeing
Mattle Jousy
Remodeling projects and additions listed for multiple properties
Remodeling and addition contracts totaling thousands of dollars listed for numerous properties. Rochelle to build a screen porch at a $3000 cost. J M Vincent repairs on Hamilton Street for $1000. J V Finch adds to a building on B Street for $4500. Luckie Fayed expands a store at 1248 Roanoke Ave for $5000. Patterson Mills Co adds electric room for $4500, dust chimney for $7900, cloth room for $21000. W L Medlin adds to Hudsons Bayo Station on Roanoke Ave for $3000. Harold Bloom builds one story cement and brick store on Roanoke Ave for $13000. Rosa Lillian Case develops two Mary store buildings on Roanoke Ave Lots 34 and 35 for store for $2200.
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T. F. Rochelle
J. M. Vincent
Hamilton Street
Second
Third
J. V. Finch
Luckie Fayed
Roanoke Ave
14Th
Patterson Mills Co
Patterson ‘Mills Co
W. L. Medlin
Roanoke Avenue
10Th
11Th Streets
Harold Bloom
Rosa Lillian Case
Mary
Bethlehem Baptist Church Announces Guest Speaker Rev Lee Pridgen
Bethlehem Church extends invitation to the public for two services with Rev Lee Pridgen associate missionary of the Tar River Association as guest speaker on June 18 in the afternoon and again in the evening.
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Bethlehem Baptist Church
Lee Pridgen
Tar River Association
Bethlehem Church
New Mayor and Board Inaugurated in Roanoke Rapids
Mayor J T Chase and eight city commissioners were sworn in at 0 30 a m in the Municipal Building by Justice of the Peace A B Akers providing Roanoke Rapids with new and continuing office holders. Incumbents J R Starke W H Proden and Mo Collier joined three newcomers A Cameron IC Clarke and J W Sears under a new law governing the oath and first session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.T. Chase
Board of Commissioners
Justice of the Peace
A. B. Akers
Roanoke Rapids
J R Starke
W. H. Proden
Mo Collier
Raith Bugg and Jane Tillman Awarded Arts Degrees
Raith Bugg and Jane Tillman of this city have been awarded the degree of Doctor of Arts by Columbia University. Dr. C Del Manzo, provost, presided at the ceremony.
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Raith Bugg
Jane Tillman
Columbia University
C. del Manzo
Datei
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