North Carolina debated Hill Liquor Control Bill in Senate
Senator Julian R Allsbrook of Halifax County led a late day vote on a bill to let voters decide if North Carolina should adopt a state liquor control system like Virginia. He argued for an amend to combine state control with temperance education while opponents warned of hypocrisy and dangers of prohibition.
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Julian R. Allsbrook
Halifax County
Senate
Hill
North Carolina
Virginia
Allsbrook
Sbrook
Raleigh
Lindsay Warren
U. S. Senate
Bailey
Warren
Edio notes and Scout dances highlighted in local notices
Resolutions from Vestry and Laymen’s League praise Mark R. Vick for kindness and tolerance. Boy Scouts led by Bill Alligood lease Roses 5 & 10 building for biweekly dances to fund a trip to the National Scout Jamboree in Washington, D. C. Raleigh dispatch notes Senator Allsbrook bill approval. potential US Senate race looming as Lindsay Warren may challenge Senator Bailey.
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Boy Scouts of America
Bill Alligood
Washington, D. C
Fire destroys two houses in South Rosemary area
An early morning blaze in South Rosemary destroyed two homes owned by Mrs. Clary of Brunswick County Virginia and Mr. Medlin of Halifax. Two other houses were damaged as flames reached a fourth. firemen, hindered by no hydrants, fought the fire with hose borrowed from Roanoke Mills Co and from Wel don, injuring two firefighters and sending Rufus Britton and Willie Strickland to hospital for smoke and back injuries.
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South Rosemary
Leal Fire Department
Clary
Burnswick County
Medlin
Halifax
Rufus Britton
Willie Strickland
Chockoyette Creek
Roanoke Mills Co
Weldon Fire Dept
Young Men at First Baptist Chi Hold Mock Trial
The Young Mens club held a mock trial at the First Baptist Chi session tonight with Johnson and Q Hoffler defending. The verdict found the defendant guilty with a mercy plea. Guests included Josie Moore Gertrude Willie Wood Arlene Batton and others with Bill Alligood presiding as president.
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First Baptist Chi
Johnson
Q. Hoffler
Josie Moore
Gertrude Wiie Wood
Arlene Battondred Edwards
Yellow Shadow
Bill Alligood
Scott Ber
Willis Matthe Rogers
Lewis Taylor
Gurley
Clyde L
Lawrence Stell
Hancock
Carroll Wil
Matthews and Maggie Matthews Visit, Baker Suit Filed
Mr and Mrs W R Matthews and Maggie Matthews of Gas spent Friday afternoon with Mrs W C. Staton near Brinkleyville. C C Melvin broke two teeth and sues the baker for 1001 dollars.
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W. R. Matthews
In Family
Maggie Matthews
C. C. Melvin
W.C
M. Staton
Brinkleyville
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Roanoke Rapids High School
Kiwanis Club
Senator Allsbrook
Oternoon. Sted
WPTF
Carolina
EDIO
The
Ves
All Saints Episcopal Church
General Assembly
Charles R. Daniel
Young Mens
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