Superior Court Convenes June Term With Guilty Pleas and Sentences
The June term opened with Judge Devine presiding. Seale and Barnes faced larceny charges. Willis was found guilty of larceny and breaking and entering. Several defendants pled guilty or were continued, including McDaniel for liquor and two for breaking and entering. Willing pleas led to varied sentences including twelve months and six months. Divorce granted to Noah Braxton and Mabel Braxton. Several cases were non suited.
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Superior Court
Judge Devine
Elizabeth City
N. C
W. H. Burgwyn
George Seale
Cassie Willis
R. W. Barnes
J. E. Stewart
Robert Whitley
L. H. Cullom
James McDaniel
Willie Ws
Willie Vester
Sidney Hawkins
John Allen Lawrence
State Highway and Public Works Commission
O’neal Stanley
Otha Williams
Halifax County
Person County
Herbert Holt
T. M. Edmondson
Sheriff Johnson
Will White
Noah Braxton
Mabel Braxton
W. W. Williams
W. M. Day
Buddie Simmons
Partners
Garysburg Burial Co
Ed Hale
Archer Mfg. Co
Dr. N. W. Leggett
Halifax Superior Court Ends Criminal Term Civil Terms Begin
Halifax County Grand Jury reports all bills presented were passed upon as civil and criminal court terms opened Monday. The Civil Court began this week while the Superior Court ended its criminal term Tuesday, with multiple cases listed including D Ray Boyette versus J H Barn hill and Myra F Mann versus B D Mann Jr.
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Pope
Superior Court
Grand Jury
Halifax County
Zeeta Foot Powder Ad Promises Quick Relief
An aggressive sales pitch touts Zeeta antiseptic deodorant powder to stop burning feet and excessive sweating. It claims fast relief within minutes and a money back guarantee from pharmacies and drugstores. It is promoted as doctor and chiropodist recommended for tortured feet, water blisters, chafing and sunburn.
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Zeeta
County buildings upgraded with relief workers help
An inspection of county offices and facilities found buildings in splendid condition after work funded by materials only, done by Federal Relief Roll workers. The effort, ordered by the County Commissioners, had full cooperation from the Auditor, Clerk, Register of Deeds, and Sheriff, and added space for Clerk’s records.
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Register of Deeds
Court House
G. E. Pendleton
Grandchildren And Children Celebrate Waters Birthday
The children and grandchildren of Mrs. W. B. Waters gathered at Rapids Street on June 1 to celebrate her 54th birthday. Also marking birthdays were two of her children, Mrs. M. M. Williams and Rudolph Waters, with 8 children and 14 grandchildren in attendance. A brunswick stew dinner accompanied the cake festivity.
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W. B. Waters
Rapids St
M. M. Williams
Rudolph Waters
S. Waters
B. F. Strickland
Clyde Williams
Weldon's Fire Department Prevents Major Home Fire
In the early hours of Monday, the Weldon Fire Department rushed to Mrs. Jessie Boseman’s home on Elm Street to stop a blaze sparked by a chimney. Chief Frank Howard was away, but volunteers acted quickly under temporary leadership to prevent serious damage.
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Weldon
Jessie Boseman
Elm Street
Frank Howard
He's My Pal at Gaston High School stage show
The Young People's Division of Shiloh Methodist Church presents He's My Pal a three act comedy drama at Gaston High School Auditorium Friday night June 21 at eight. Special music and refreshments follow. Cast includes Tom Sparks Boone Grant Wally Allen Ronald Coker Ma Averill Mabel Floyd and many others. Time present Place Ma Averill's boarding house California town.
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Young People’s Division
Shiloh Methodist Church
Pal
Gaston High School
Tom Sparks
Boone Grant
Wally Allen
Ronald Coker
Ma Averill
Mabel Floyd
Lark Marie Sumner
Wally
Catherine Hodges
Calvin McCay
James Ingram
Blossom McCay
Marie Baird
Harry Booth
Melvin Baird
Smudge
Ma Averill’s
Ocie Pearson
Kitten Blake
Virginia Lee
Dick Smith
Roland Coker
Roger Gail
Andrew Wrenn
Mona Spark
Tom
Antoinette Hodges
California
Woman in North Carolina Sends Bisma Rex to Husband in Germany
A North Carolina woman finds relief from stomach trouble with Bisma Rex and sends a large bottle to her husband in Germany. The antacid claims four actions: neutralizes acid, relieves gas, soothes stomach membranes, and aids digestion. Sold only at Rexall Drug Stores with local outlets at Taylor's Drug Store and Rosemary Drug Co.
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North Carolina
Germany
Rexall Drug
Taylor’s Drug Store
Rosemary Drug Co
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D. Ray Boyette
J. H. Barn
A. M. Atkinson
T. S. Payne
Myra F. Mann
B. D. Mann
John E. Hurst & Co
J. T. Mizzell
Alice L. Braswell
John A. Shaw
John A. Cutchins
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C. L. Lee
Crazy Boy
Vance Breese
San Francisco
Los Angeles
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Doan
CKD Tay
Weldon’s Fire Dept
Norfolk
Portsmouth
Roanoke
Littleton
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E. W. Eubanks
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Air Line Railway
Toreador
U. S
Madrid
City Humane Department
Marvin Williams
Wallace Shearin
Petersburg
Roanoke Rapids Sanitary District
Roanoke Rapids
Roanoke Rapids Sanitary District Board
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