Up and Down the Avenue with the Editor
A busy Roanoke Rapids column notes a Leggett's Dept Store window display featuring a spinning wheel and 125 year old cloth, antiques, and relics found by Coroner Billy Williams and J. J. Isse. The piece also covers local business moves, a Nash Pontiac Buick agency note, a Playmate Magazine contest winner, The Roanoke Jets on WRVA, a Roanoke Rapids School field trip, a birth announcement from Africa, and an upcoming Woman's Club meeting hosted by Mrs. T. R. Manning.
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Leggett’s Dept
Billy Williams
J. J. Isse
Jung
Lindbergh Baby Kidnapping Bulletin Night Update
At 10 30 p m no definite report on recovery of the Lindbergh baby napped Tuesday night from Colonel and Mrs Charles Lindbergh home near Hopewell N J. Radio reports say the Lone Eagle is on a secret mission to meet the ransom now set at 50 000 dollars. National alarm grows as state police from New Jersey Pennsylvania and others with U S Secret Service and Justice Department operatives chase elusive clues while broadcasts monitor every hour. Police and county forces in a dozen states watch trains and autos for a tow headed 18 month old boy who resembles the aviator’s son.
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Lindbergh
Charles Lindbergh
Hopewell
Lone Eagle
N. J
Penn
U. S. Secret Service
Department of Justice
Mrs Balmer Ill at Home on Hamilton Street
Mrs. D. L. Balmer is ill at her home on Hamilton Street with unspecified illness. The notice provides no dates or further context.
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D. L. Balmer
Hamilton St
Jax End Season With Wins
Last Friday night Coach Foyle's quartet of Yellow Jax defeated New Bern 18 to 16, handing them a second setback of the season. The Jax, a cellar team, showed strong play led by Sullivan Matthews Mills and Hardison, with each of four players scoring 4 points and Tolson starring for New Bern. The game closed the tax season as the Jackets forfeited a prior contest with Kinston over referee terms.
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Foyle
Jax
New Ben
Jackets
New Bern
The
Herald
Sullivan
Matthews
Mills
Hardison
W. Dickens
Tolson
Eigth
Kinston
Roanoke Rapids
Weldon
Enfield
Johnson
Washington
Sewer Contract and Bonds Advertised for Roanoke District
Notices of bids for installing water and sewerage systems are advertised by the Sanitary Board under law. The week also includes advertising for the sale of a $365,000 bond issue authorized by the recent election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roanoke Raw Bids
Sanitary Board
Littleton Bank Case Set for April Trial in Halifax
Five Halifax County citizens face $1000 bonds each after a February grand jury indictment charging them with violating state banking laws by receiving deposits while knowing the Farmers and Merchants Bank of Littleton was insolvent. The case, tied to the January 6 1931 bank closure, lists L. M. Johnson and others as officers and directors. Judge Henry A. Graily to preside in the April term.
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Halifax Cunty
Farmers and Merchants Bank of
Littleton
Haly Grand
L. Johnson
S.T. Thorre
North Carolina
Wrong Man Arrested For Shooting Deputy
Deputy Sheriff G. F. Gray traveled to Franklin Virginia to arrest a man described as the shooter of him in Weldon the previous year. The suspect matched the description but was the wrong man. Months earlier Gray sought in New Jersey and again found the wrong man. The man in custody was wanted for murder in North Carolina and was returned to authorities. Master Jack Williams celebrated his sixth birthday on Vance Street with refreshments for numerous local children and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. F. Gray
Franklin
Weldon
New Jersey
North Carolina
Mr. Gray
Jack Williams
Vance Street
Margie Williams
Florence
Edna Lynch
Dorothy Tyson
Ruby
Margaret Blow
Sister Johnson
Cecelia Williams
Marvin
Clifton Williams
James Sewell
Cecil Lynch
Tinker Lyles
Clifton
Clinton Hasty
Payne Johnson
Horace Boyd
Jack William
P. T. A. Meeting Scheduled At Central School
The Parent Teachers Association of Central School will meet Wednesday afternoon March 9 at 3 o'clock in the school auditorium. The program features a play by first and second grade children. Henry Taylor left Monday to visit his sister in Salisbury. Mrs. Johnnie Clements is associated with the event. Irene Gordon spent the weekend in Nashville with her parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Club
T. R. Manning
Dennis Brummitt
Parent Teachers Association of the
Central School
Henry Taylor
Salisbury
Johnnie Clements
Irene Gordon
Nashville
Minstrel Rehearsals Underway for Kiwanis Show
Rehearsals for the Kiwanis Club Minstrel enter its third annual run with director John W. Hutching arriving from Ohio. The show, slated for Friday night March 18, will feature circle and end men, new talent, and a parade at noon, with tickets at reduced prices for students.
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Kiwanis Club
John W. Hutching
Ohio
Roland Johnson
Will
16 Blackbirds In Big Pie Raided By Police
Officers Gray and Green raided the New Nurses Home rear Tuesday afternoon finding 16 Black youths playing African Dominoes. Several had been at a cemetery house raid weeks earlier. Court date set for Friday afternoon before the Mayor at Police Court.
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Gray and
Green
Cemetery House
Chicken Johnson
William Reed
Timothy Sweat
Bruce Purenell
John Alfred
Tessie Copeland
Albert High
Robi. Roberts
Manning Addresses Hi-Y on School Morals
Nei Manning spoke to the local Hi-Y last Tuesday on School Morals. The former high school athletic director and scout master shared insights for boys to improve conduct and become good citizens, praising local men who speak at meetings for their experience and practical guidance.
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Hi-Y
Nei Manning
Manning
Court records show multiple liquor and assault rulings
Tangdon Smith and arlind Humphrey were each found guilty of liquor offenses with six months on roads, suspended for two years on paying fines and costs. Norman Clanton found guilty after pleading not guilty to a tarveny charge. Tionsy Reid not guilty. prayer for judgment suspension for half costs. Frank Bell dismissed on Nol Pros with leave. William Harvey fined 24 dollars and costs. John Toscoe Pittman guilty of assault with deadly weapon. judgment suspended on cost and 5 dollars to Dr. Parker. Paull Birdson pleaded guilty to Yoo charge with 11 months on roads suspended for two years on good behavior. J D Parker pleaded guilty to assault with six months on roads suspended for two years on costs. Oscar Lewis found guilty of resisting an officer. four months on roads suspended on good behavior.
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William Harvey
John Toscoe Pittman
F. M. Parker
Paull Birdson
Yoo
Euspeuded
J. D. Parker
Oscar Lewis
Leap Year Twins Born in Roanoke Rapids
Two children born February 29 in Roanoke Rapids, a boy and a girl to Mr and Mrs Thomas Rowel liams from Emporia visiting relatives. The girl may be Barbara Dean and the boy Reginald, born at 722 Charlotte Street, as leap year arrivals draw interest in Richmond.
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Roanoke Rapids
Thomas Roweliams
Emporia
Barbara Dean
Reginald
Charlotte St
Richmond
Katz Goes Crazy After Raid
Katz, a Halifax shoe repairman, was jailed for safe keeping after a psychiatric decline that doctors deemed deranged. Officers found liquor on his 10th Street home during a raid. He previously faced bank robbery accusations in Macon last year, though nothing was proven.
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Katz
Halifax
Raleigh
10Th Street
Macon
Calvary Womans Club Plants Washington Tree
Calvary Womans Club members gather at Calvary Church cemetery to plant a tree in honor of George Washington as part of a nationwide celebration. Rev Rufus Bradley presides with readings and songs. community members attend, and club plans its home demonstration. Local court notes include liquor and assault cases with fines and road sentences.
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George Washington
Calvary Womans Club
Calvary Church
America
Rufus Bradley
Washington
Kington
Virginia Tovkins
America the Beautiful
Ime Nveseis
Wheeler
Auis
Legion Drives Clean Up Week To Hire 50 Unemployed
A local American Legion post launches a fund drive to raise 500 dollars to hire 50 unemployed men for a city wide Clean Up Week starting March 14. Volunteers will canvass businesses and residents. funds buy 50 man days at 1.50. Recipients with six months in city get priority alongside tools, city trucks, and oversight by city officials.
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American Legion
The
Legion Post
Legionnaires
Carl Churchill
Mr. Churchill
Paul Etheridge
Henry Fitts
Fire Department
Womans Club
P. T. Avs
Kiwanis
Legion
Ocal Post
Special Legion Committee
J. R. Manning
Heath Lee
Frank Kemp
George Taylor
Frank Wilams
A. N. Martin
M. D. Collier
Mills
8. T
James Acey Dies at 25 in Halifax Sanitorium
James E. Acey, 25, died last Friday at the Halifax County Sanitarium. Funeral services were held Saturday with burial in Roanoke Rapids Cemetery. He is survived by his wife Annie Acey and his mother Betty Acey, both of this city. B. H. Ricks spent the weekend out of town.
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James E. Acey
Halifax County
Roanoke Rapids
Annie Acey
Betty Acey
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Roanoke Jets
WRVA
B. F. Wells
Dallas Rease
Willie Shutler
Curtis High
Sarah Gurley
Halifax Paper Corporation
Ki. A. Tellega
Arusha
Tanganyika Territory
Africa
Wade Marks
Ferdinand Schmidt
Alvin Ferdinand
Schmidt
Corrine Marks
Bulletin
M. Thompson
Roanoke
M’rimary
Littleton Bank
Farmers and Mechants Bank of
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Eoeither
Cag
Madagascar
Harmony
Buar
Halifax County Recorders Court
Washington Tree
McKinly Lewis
Asnut Hare
Ens
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Ove Yoon
Asault
Tynest Pender
Zick McDonald
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