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Newspaper
Roanoke Rapids Herald
Location
Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1940
Page
9
In memory of Naomi Pair who died May 12 1939 a short life of love and affection twelve years so happily spent was the life of our little Naomi. You were called away from us darling for a cause God only knows. But deep in our hearts that are broken and save our love for you still grows. Your mother Mrs W L Pair.
In memory of my dear child Harvey Thomas Pruden who passed away suddenly nine years ago on the 16th. The months are long and the days sad since you left me. I pause by your grave every Sunday. Mother expresses deep sorrow especially on Mother's Day.
The family thanks relatives and friends for assistance and comforting words during their loss and for the floral tributes. Special thanks to Mr. W. C. Williams for the use of his car.
Notice is given that by power of sale in a 1932 deed of trust J A Tharrington and Annie May Tharrington defaulted on the secured debt. Trustee will sell at public cash auction in front of Halifax Court House on May 28 1940 at 12 00 noon. Property described as Halifax County land at Gibbs Avenue with Hollister Lumber Company lines and Nor man corner. Description continues along old spur tract and railroad right of way.
Executor of Emily B. Robinson estate in Halifax County North Carolina calls all claimants to present claims by May 14 1941 at Roanoke Rapids. Debtors urged to pay promptly. Notice dated May 14 1940 at Allsbrook Benton attorneys.
Keep regular during colds to prevent constipation’s weakening effects. Doctors recommend a thorough yet gentle laxative such as Dr. Hitchcock's All-Vegetable Laxative Powder with aromatics and a gastro intestinal tonic. It costs less than 1 cent per dose, marketed at drug counters for 10c, 25c.
Legal notice dated April 26, 1940, by trustee T. C. Qu., with attorney Robert T. Kirkland, referencing a spur tract along Hollister Lumber Co main line right of way in Halifax County and noting a four acre parcel. See Book 387, page 425, Register of Deeds Office.
The Roanoke Rapids Herald notes a two week publication run before an application is filed with North Carolina's Commissioner of Parole seeking the pardon or parole of G. T. Pierce, currently serving time in a state prison for assault.
An all vegetable laxative promotes thorough evacuation when taken at bedtime. The ad claims a good nights rest followed by morning relief from constipation headaches and laziness. It emphasizes economy with 25 to 40 doses for 25 cents.
A vintage diet ad promotes Kruschen powder for fat loss and improved vigor. It claims a reader can lose pounds of fat in 30 days by taking a half teaspoonful daily, reducing calories, and weighing in afterward. A money back guarantee accompanies an eight jar supply priced as a four week program.
Public record dated May 8 1940 notes a matter concerning a deadly weapon with A W Oakes Jr listed as attorney and reference 21 5 16. The terse entry indicates formal legal action or notice filed in relation to the weapon incident.
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