Savage attack near Weldon ends in Halifax County arrest
Albert Bowser, 17, is jailed in Halifax after allegedly assaulting Miss Nellie Williams, 22, near her home last Thursday. Bowser dragged her 25 yards toward woods while threatening to kill her. her father arrived, causing him to flee. Bloodhounds and a county-wide hunt led to his capture at Hawkins Chapel ten hours later. Williams, bruised and scratched, identified Bowser as the assailant. Bowser confessed and is held in default of bond.
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Albert Bowser
Nellie Williams
Bowser
Miss Williams
W. W. Warren
Halifax
Williams
Mr. Williams
Riddick
J. W. Williams
Weldon
Sterling Johnson
Henry Brown
Willie Bowser
Faucett Township
G. E. Pittman
W. A. Pope
C. C. Strickland
H. A. House
Jack
Enfield Couple Wed In Simple Baptist Parsonage Ceremony
Miss Mamie Lee Turner of Enfield married Clifton Rondthaler Harris on Thursday afternoon June 8 at four o'clock. Rev. J. N. Evans officiated at the Enfield Baptist Parsonage with a small, intimate gathering. After a wedding trip to northern points the couple will reside in Enfield where Harris works for the Columbian Peanut Co.
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Mamie Lee Turner
Enfield
Clifton Rondthaler Harris
J. N. Evans
Enfield Baptist
Harris
Columbian Peanut Co
C. L. Turner
East Carolina Teachers College
Greenville
Perry’s Business School
Brunswick
John H. Harris
Peanut Growers Plan Section Meeting in Northampton County
Peanut growers bankers merchants and other interests will gather in Jackson Northampton County on August 1 for a section wide meeting to discuss the 1939 crop with representatives from the A A A in Washington D C congressmen state officials and others invited to attend at 3 00 p m in the new Northampton County courthouse all 17 eastern Carolina peanut counties are expected to be represented
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Jackson
Northampton County
N. G. Bartlett
Eastern Carolina Chamber of Commerce
A.A.A
Washington D. C
R. L. Applewhite
Carolina
Juniors Win Crucial Game On Saturday
The Roanoke Rapids Weldon Junior Legion defeated Wilson 5 to 4 for an eighth straight win. Philip Burnette allowed six hits as the team hit Perry for eleven. Roanoke Rapids Weldon leads district with Wilson second, and the top teams meet Saturday at Weldon Park to decide the third of four games.
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Roanoke Rapids-Weldon Junior Legion
Wilson
Philip Burnette
Perry
Roanoke Rapids-Weldon
Halifax County
Weldon Park
Roanoke Rapids-Weldon Clinches District Title
The Roanoke Rapids-Weldon team secures the district championship and earns a berth to face the winner of another district in Eastern Carolina, advancing in the postseason race.
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Roanoke Rapids-Weldon
Carolina
In Memoriam for Effie Clements Family Remembrances
A daughter Effie Clements writes memorials for her father who died on June 21 one year ago, and for relatives Uncle Henry Rook who died July 21 1938 and daughter Loner E Clements who died July 4 1938. She signs as Mrs Effie Clements.
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Effie Clements
Henry Rook
E. Clements
Seven Teams Enter State Tourney Across North Carolina
Seven semi pro clubs have registered for the state tournament at High Point from July 9 to 19. Firms entering include Roanoke Rapids Owls 1938 champions Hemp Robins Triangle High Point Lucky Strike Durham Hanes Hosiery Cubs Winston-Salem Sanford Spinners and Hanes Knitters Winston-Salem.
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High Point
Roanoke Rapids Owls
Hemp Robins
Triangle
Lucky ‘Strike
Durham
Hanes Hosiery Cubs
Winston-Salem
Sanford Spinners
Hanes Knitters
Owls and Luckies Split Two Game Series In Season
In Roanoke Rapids fans recall the Lucky Strike team entering the tournament after a split with the Owls this season. The Owls won a 4-0 game with pitcher Tommy Byrne, while the Luckies forced an 11 inning 3-2 victory.
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Ord
Roanoke Rapids
Owls
Tommy Byrne
Luckies
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Memoriam
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Fae
HANES
Hohanes Knitting CO
Hite
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Bamby Pullman
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