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Newspaper
Roanoke Rapids Herald
Location
Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1946
Page
1
Leonidas Hux, longtime clerk of the Halifax County Superior Court, announces his resignation after discharge from the United States Merchant Marine. He thanks residents for their trust, loyalty, and support during his tenure and recalls the pleasant associations formed in office.
William Millard Stancell 67 a Northampton County native died suddenly last Saturday night in Louisville Kentucky He lived in Washington DC Funeral services were held Tuesday at 3 pm from the Baptist Church in Jackson He is survived by his wife a son and a daughter two brothers and four sisters and was uncle to Mrs Murphrey of this city He was well known in Northampton and Halifax counties
Deputy Sheriff A J Brigman went to Philadelphia last Thursday night to bring back Leslie Johnson a Negro jailed on non support and abandonment of Johnsons four minor children. The officer and his prisoner returned Saturday Johnsons case was set for trial today in Halifax County Recorders Court.
Carolina Telephone and Telegraph Company reports its 38 eastern counties will not be affected by the forthcoming strike by American Telephone and Telegraph workers. Long distance calls to and from AT&T areas may see impact, but local Carolina exchanges will be maintained by Carolina staff.
Halifax County has purchased a tear gas gun and full equipment including hand grenades. Sheriff H A House says the gear will be used to quell disturbances where possible without resorting to more severe measures.
G McMullan, after 14 years as a Greenville North Carolina police officer, is appointed an officer on the Roanoke Rapids Police Force. He is married and is the brother of Attorney General Harry McMullan.
R L Applewhite announces renomination bid for state senator from Halifax County subject to the Democratic primary on May 25, 1946. He appeals for vote and support.
A notice to Halifax County voters announces George A Hux’s candidacy for Clerk of the Superior Court in the Democratic Primary on May 25, 1946. The message requests voters’ support and votes.
Girl Scouting in the United States reaches thirty four years on March 12. The Savannah origin founder Mrs Juliette Gordon Low inspired the movement after seeing Lord Baden Powell. Roanoke Rapids organized in 1935 with 60 members now 273 girls and 75 adult volunteers.
Pvt Lynn J. Smith arrived home from Fort Sill Oklahoma Thursday February 28 as he takes a furlough. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Joe Smith of Route 1 Roanoke Rapids NC and was inducted December 13 1945. He will report back to Camp Pickett Virginia after the leave.
Building permits issued by Roanoke Rapids Building Inspector Henry Fitts for January and February 1946 total $128 400, up from $14 030 a year earlier. The permits cover stores on Roanoke Avenue and residences on Jefferson Street, William Street, and nearby streets, with plans for creamery and various houses.
William Bill Clary Herald employee was taken to Roanoke Rapids Hospital Monday night with a nose hemorrhage. A blood transfusion was given Wednesday morning and his condition today is reported good.
Branch Clay Coffield of Halifax County son of Mr and Mrs Branch Clay received his honorable discharge from the U S Marine Corps at Parris Island South Carolina He served with the First Marine Air Wing on Guadalcanal during part of his three and a half years of service His wife Frances Carter of Whitakers now lives with his parents near Halifax
Day Sgt Motin J. Hite Jr said five Roanoke Rapids men left last week for Fort Bragg final examinations. If found qualified they will enlist in the regular army. Recruits listed: Raymond H. Greene Le Roy Jones John E H Overton Linwood C Warrick Clayton Q Jenkins.
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