Open letter and editorial clash in Roanoke Rapids trial
Testimony centers on who wrote a July 16 1942 open letter about Carroll Wilson and a related editorial. The jury later ruled the editorial was published false in good faith without malice. Charles Wells testified about Blocker fish fry gatherings near a Roanoke River road and shack with wider attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Johnson
Carroll Wilson
A. A. W. Oakes, Jr
MR. Green
MR. Tyler
Blocker
Allen First Names Groom and Bride in February 19 Nuptials
Miss Merion Louise Allen of Gaston and Millard Overton Cooke of Roanoke Rapids wed February 19 at 9 in the Methodist church with Rev. Paul H. Fields presiding. The couple, leaving for a wedding trip, will reside at 125 Hamilton Street after their return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merion Louise Allen
Gaston
Millard Overton Cooke
Roanoke Rapids
Paul H. Fields
Rosemary Methodist Church
Cooke
John P. Allen
Allen
Gaston School
Francis Beauty Shop
Mr. Cooke
William Cooke
Davis Clothing
Hamilton Street
Town Talk of Visitors and Service Members
Local notes recount numerous weekend visits and travels of townsfolk and relatives. Families from Hopewell Murfreesboro Middlesex Greensboro and other places visited relatives. several service members including Corporal Steenie Turner and Ensign Daniel Hart are mentioned with their status and postings.
FASTEETH Turns Loose Teeth Plates Firm and Comfortable
An improved alkaline powder helps secure loose false teeth so they feel steadier and more comfortable. It soothes gums and reduces embarrassment from slipping plates. Get FASTEETH today at any drug store.
Teachers Bridge Club Entertained at Coltrane Hall
The Teachers Bridge Club met on Wednesday evening at Coltrane Hall with four tables. Mrs. Sarah O Briant and two young ladies hosted, E M Daughtry led low scores while Dorothy Piland won the floating prize, and a sweet course with hot coffee was served to a long list of members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coltrane Hall
Sarah O'Briant
Estelle Knight
Mary Hix
Bridge
E. M. Daughtry
Dorothy Piland
T. L. Martin
Ed Knott
Evelyn Sandlin
Edwin L. Finch
Elizabeth Long
Ada Edwards
Marjorie Griffin
Viola Glover
Marjorie Cannon
Hazel Cobb
Virginia Blount
Virginia Gates
Helen Faley
Ruth Dean
Funeral in Leaksville for Mrs. Neal’s Father J. S. Gilley
L. S. Neal and his son traveled to Leaksville following the death of Mrs. Neal’s father J. S. Gilley aged 84 this week. Services are scheduled for Thursday afternoon. Mrs. Neal has stayed with the family since last Saturday. Herbert Taylor of Williamston visited Monday. Martha Davis spent the weekend in Conway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Ingram
Hopewell, Va
Rosa Livesay
Annie Rentz
Ralph Harris
Louisburg
Lewis Southall
T. K. Warren
Murfreesboro
Bernice Nipper
Pearl Barber
Janie Parker
Ruby Billbrow
Ethel Billbrow
Charles Billbrow
Middlesex
G. N. Finch
Ruth Lee
Greensboro College
Greensboro
J. D. Lee
J. P. Norwood
Skippers
Lewi Delbridge
William Harlow
Jean Faye
Hopewell
Pattie Ellis
Josephine Ellis
Littleton
J. A. Newsom
Harrell Bridges
Conway
W. Ming
Vernon Porch
Ottis M. Nobles
David
Washington, N. C
M. C. Smith
Steenie B. Turner
Cpl
England
Daniel Hart
San Francisco
Cal
Ensign Daniel Hart
Worth B. Connell
Camp Robinson, Ark
Connell
Ben F. Lassiter
Rudolph Williams
Richmond
Hubert Taylor
Williamston
Lawrence Clements, Jr
Marine
Duke University
Durham
L. W. Clements
Charles Williams
C. D. Williams
Lawrence Clements
Set
Clifton Wrenn
Oklahoma
A. M. Wrenn
Owen Worsham
Horace Williams
Washington, D. C
Williams
Martha Speight
W. F. Joyner
Goldsboro
Sanford Brown
Fort Sill
Oklo
S. D. Brown
James A. Taylor
Tampa
Fla
L. S. Neal
Leaksville
Herbert Taylor
Williamston S
Martha Davis
Women’s Army Corps recruitment offer in wartime service
Appeal urges women to join the WAC for expert Army training and postwar career paths. Highlights chances to improve skills, meet people, and gain new experiences. Details available at U S Recruiting Stations or by writing The Adjutant General, 4415 Munitions Bldg Washington 25 D C. Women in essential war industries must have employer or U S Employment Service release.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WAC
U. S
Also Mentioned on This Page
Feldon
A. Carroll Wilson
American Legion
Wes
B. F. Turner
Charles Wells
Wells
Turner
U. S. Navy
K. B. Blocker
A. Thelma
Roanoke River
Hoboken, N. J
Cleophus Bray
America
Roanoke Rapids Building & Loan Association
Teachers Bridge Club
Cara
Asteard
Oatland Cement Association State Planters Bank Bldg
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