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Roanoke Rapids Herald

Location

Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1947

Page

7

Local Maryland Virginia West Virginia Horses Race at Chockoytte

Horses from Maryland Virginia and West Virginia were set to race at Chockoyette Suffolk last Sunday in front of a large crowd from the three states and South Carolina. Local entries included Oak Adam driven by Bud and Casey owned by Te16 with Flora, and Freieve Gratten touted as a top form contender in the free for all. Rains forced five races to be held Sunday after Saturday events were washed out.

Feet Tanya Suffolk Virginia Marylad Virginia West Virginia South Carolina Bud Flora Colgate

Horses to Race at Chocolotte Park This Weekend

Sixty nine of the region’s fastest trotters converge at Chocolotte Park for the second regional racing schedule. Horses from Maryland Virginia and West Virginia arrive by truck with more expected, led by Fleder J Scotland the Elizabeth City mare who beat Empire Gratton last year in a free-for-all pace. Track officials announce the park now offers restaurant service for racing fans and meals will be available on site. Next Sunday the local entries will join the Rural Exposition in Richmond Virginia along with visiting guests from Ports mouth Virginia and Boston Massachusetts.

Chocotte Park Suffolk Hampton Maryland Virginia West Virginia Chocolotte Park Fleder J. Scotland Elizabeth City Empire Gratton Chocoyotte Park Richmond

Remanded and Fined at Mayor Court in Roanoke Rapids

The Mayor Court docket lists multiple remands to Recorder's Court on June 19 in Roanoke Rapids. Edwin L Moseley forfeited a $30 bond for public drunkenness. Zack McDonald paid $10 and costs for public drunkenness. Louis N Wrenn charged with public drunkenness owed $10 and costs. William J Edwards Jr was released as the speeding case was dismissed. Four Emporia brothers pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct and were fined $15 each. Additional fines included various misdemeanors and assaults with sums ranging from one dollar to $1250 plus costs.

Recorder's Court Roanoke Rapids Edwin L. Moseley White Zack McDonald Louis N. Wrenn William J. Edwards Emporia Virginia James Marvin Albert Julian Epps Armory Ned Edmondson Richard Davis

Court Docket Shows Fines for Drunkenness and Theft

A list of court actions includes Thurston Midgette fined one dollar and costs for auto violation, Eugene Moseley and Ralph Wall charged with public drunkenness, Wil Le Edmonds bound over on assault on a female, and other defendants with fines or bonds. A juvenile case remanded to juvenile court involves Vincent Fields for larceny connected to watch theft. Town items note local students and residents traveling or visiting in Duke, Nag's Head, and other towns.

John R. Burnette J.P. Praneis A. Wrenn Recorder's Court Timina Hugh T Freeman Robert Newsom Tommy X. Kins Willie Jeffnes George Sledge Rudolul Vinent

Retonga Praise From Knosvill Resident in Tennessee Ad

Mr Ball of 17 South 17th St Knosvill Tenn reports regain of 15 pounds after using Retonga to ease nervous indigestion constipation and indigestion. He credits relief with improved appetite stamina and general well being after ten days and urges others to try Retonga obtained at Rosemary Drug Co Ad.

Rosemary Drag Co. Ady

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