Recorder Jury Finds Supt. Oaks Guilty at Halifax Trial
In Halifax a jury convicts Supt. Albert Oakes of Weldon High School after a pupil accuses beatings. defense notes the mother sought punishment to compel attendance. Pictures of injuries shown. judgment withheld pending costs and appeal. The crowd then hears Fleming Ewing charged with damaging a government car, found not guilty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halifax
Albert Oakes
Weldon High School
Wade Dickens
George Green
Weldon
Mae Johnson
Enfield
Oakes
Mr. Oakes
Fleming Ewing
Capt
Kemp Battle Ewing
State Farm
Young Ewing
M. B. Josey
Tillery
Ewing
A. O. Oaks
E. L. Travis
Rich mond social notes include guest Grady Dickens visit
Mrs. Grady Dickens of Richmond was the guest of Mrs. J. A. Dickens. The Crochet Club met Friday evening at Mrs. J. D Wheeler's home with refreshments for Mesdames I. T. Wallace Lynwood Judkins T. A. Chappell P. C. Draper Whitley Draper Frank Williams Charles Shaw G. T. Melvin W. J. Boseman L. N. King W. B. House K. Lewis Joyner and Miss Alberta Wallace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grady Dickens
Richmond
J. A. Dickens
J. D Wheleer
I. T. Wallace
Lynwood Judkins
T. A. Chappell
P. C. Draper
Whitley Draper
Frank Williams
Charles Shaw
G. T. Melvin
W. J. Boseman
L. N. King
W .B. House
K. Lewis
Joyner
W. C. Grant
Miss Alberta Wallace
Sale of Real Estate By Trustee In Deed Of Trust
A notice of sale under a 1929 deed of trust by N M Shearin and C E Carter and wife and the 5th of June 1935 at 11 A M at the Halifax Court House is given. Lots 18 and 19 in Block 18 Roanoke Rapids Township Halifax County North Carolina are offered to the highest cash bidder. The lots have liens and prior conveyances on record with the Halifax County Register of Deeds. The trustee is WM L Knight with attorney Chas R Daniel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. M. Shearin
C. E. Carter
Register of Deeds
Halifax County
Court House
Halifax
N. C
Roanoke Rapids Township
North Carolina
Office of the Register of Deeds
H. F. Cherry
W. G. Lynch
J. O. Carter
WM. L. Knight
Chas. R. Daniel
Grand Jury Report to Judge Moore criticizes damaged county furniture
The Halifax County Grand Jury reports upon all presented bills and visits to the Clerk of Court Register of Deeds and Sheriff offices and the jail and County Home. They note chairs were unscrewed from floors and moved between jury rooms and urge the Sheriff to prevent such destruction by officials or others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halifax County
Register of Deeds
Sheriff's Office
Gaston Wins Four Years In Raleigh Art Contest
Gaston High School earned multiple honors at the Raleigh art contest. Mayme Little Cooper won first for rural high school students and Cathleen Rooke won first for rural elementary students. The Gaston team placed second by a narrow margin and prize money totaling forty dollars was donated to the Arlington Picture Fund. Mrs. L. L. Harvin is the Gaston art instructor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gaston
Raleigh
Magmie Little Cooper
Cathleen Rooke
Mayme Little Cooper
Durham City
Lee
Juanita McDougald
Arlington Picture Fund
Gaston High School
L. L. Harvin
Gaston School
Pre-School Clinic Schedule At Graded School
Rosemary School on May 14, Clara Hearne on May 15, Central School on May 16 and 17 run 9 30 to 12 00. Each child will receive a physical exam and free smallpox vaccination. Diphtheria toxoid is available at ten cents per child. Attendance aimed for perfect participation and a better year in first grade is encouraged. Mr and Mrs F M Coburn visited Richmond Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara Hearne
Central School
Express Delivery To Roanoke Rapids Arranged
The city through the Merchants Association will soon offer free express delivery and pick-up in Roanoke Rapids. A committee visited Norfolk officials, bids for two deliveries and one pick-up daily were submitted. Pending trial results, extra service may follow. Arch Lyles, George William Butler and A. T. Garner visited Robersonville on Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roanoke Rapids
Merchants Association
Norfolk
Norfolk Express
Arch Lyles
George William Butler
A. T. Garner
Robersonville
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Recorder Jury
Supt. Oaks
Moore
Clayton Moore
G. E. Pendleton
G. J
Rosemary School
F. M. Coburn
Ray Twimbhs
Nolde Brothers
Pender
Pender’s
Frankfurts
Ribstew
Hamburger
D.p.tea
Prunes
Santa Clara
Phg
Colonial Sg
Epee
Ees
Iaat
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