Fire Destroys Tire Company in Roanoke Uptown
An explosion of fibre dust under the floor at Kings Tire Service caused a major fire that destroyed the tire recapping equipment and about two hundred tires. The brick walls largely stood, with total losses at Kings and Davis property estimated around $20,000, plus a rear hardware storage building. Firefighters battled the blaze after E J King and two officers were on scene. repairs and rebuilding planned within 30 to 60 days.
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King’s Fire Service
Roanoke Rapids
J. E. Davis
King
Davis
Frank D. Wilson
Register of Deeds
E. J. King
Tire Company
Segoe Bogeere
Halifax County Bond Campaign Aims to Boost War Effort
Chairman Lee remarks on strong merchant cooperation in Halifax County campaign publicity. The drive continues through July 8 urging residents to buy bonds and consider additional purchases as wartime sacrifice is urged for the allied invasion and the troops fighting in Europe.
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Lee
Halifax County
Fatal shooting feud ends with suspect arrested in Roanoke Rapids
The incident centers on Mrs. Storey who allegedly shot Kinnon after a domestic dispute. Kinnon died en route to Roanoke Rapids Hospital. Storey and her son James initially claimed self defense and an accidental shooting. Authorities questioned the couple and main suspect was jailed pending Grand Jury action. The victim, a mill worker, left a widow and four sons and three daughters. Funeral services were held at Williams Funeral Home.
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Kinnon
James
Henry
Storey
Williams Funeral
Pearl Hargrove Kinnin
Louis H
U. S. Navy
William Ray
Jarrett
Paul
Joseph
Roanoke Rapids
W. C. Vaughan
Norfolk
Lucille
Helen Kinnin
Harvey Kinnin
Selma, N. C
New Officer Cameron Returns to Roanoke Rapids Police
Officer L C Cameron is returning tomorrow as a regular Roanoke Rapids policeman replacing the resigned C R Morris. Cameron previously served as a part time officer and has worked at a local mill.
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L. C. Cameron
Roanoke Rapids
C. R. Morris
Cameron
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