Killing climaxes quarrel ends in murder charge
Howard Leitner, 48, bound over to Superior court on a first degree murder charge for the killing of his daughter in law Esther Draper Leitner at his Horntown home early Sunday. Witnesses cite a domestic dispute fueled by alcohol and accusations of “bad women” before the fatal shot.
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Howard Leitner
Superior Court
Esther Draper Leitner
Hornertown
Leitner
H. G. Leitner
Paul
Hearing On City Election Injunction In Roanoke Rapids
Judge Small will hear whether the temporary injunction against the Mayor and Town Board of Roanoke Rapids should become permanent or be dissolved. Dave L. Traynham and his attorneys seek the order, with a meeting indicating the Board considered dropping the matter due to costs and election losses. Commissioner John C. Smith notes the need to present the case, while Commissioner Frank C. Williams calls it an order to show the board’s duty.
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Small
Dave L. Traynham
Roanoke Rapids
Wilson
N. C
Traynham
John C. Smith
Frank C. Williams
Tragedy As Man Is Crushed Under Truck Near Roanoke Junction
Moses Cheek of Littleton died after being struck by a cotton truck driven by Jack Faulcon near Roanoke Junction while three companions attempted to hitch a ride. The coroner stated no formal inquest was needed due to the accidental nature of the death.
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Moses Cheek
Littleton
Sam Robinson
Jack Faulcon
Littleton Cheek
James Clark
John Turner Kelly Meaning
H. Shearin
South Rosemary
Roanoke Junction
Cheek
Faulcon
Roanoke Rapids
Billie” Williams
Construction begins on 50 by 140 foot Uptown building
Actual work starts this week on a new two story structure in the uptown business section built by J. C. Smith. Located next to Smiths Filling Station, the 50 by 140 foot building will be completed in a few weeks with one store room on the bottom floor and 24 rooms upstairs.
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J. C. Smith
Smiths Filling Station
Roanoke Rapids Building and Loan Sees Growth in Loans
At a May board meeting Roanoke Rapids Building and Loan Association heard a positive report from secretary R. L. Manning. Comparing January through April, 1933 to 1934, loans rose from four totaling 5900 to 23 totaling 31300 with eight for construction and fifteen for other purposes.
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Roanoke Rapids
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Roanoke Rapids Hospital
J. N. Bynum
Episcopal Church
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Hospital Training School
Herald
Lucille Carson
Drs
Tom Cheek
Independents
Slagers Lake
Emporia
Virginians
Wade Marks
New York City
S. S
Manhattan
Ferdinand Schmid
East Africa
Mrs. Schmid
Mrs. Marks
Jess Willard Jr
Berereey
Jess Wierda A
Caty Coaes Union Optite
Rose
New Smith Building
Dillinger
Gil
Evelyn Frechette
India
John Ihan
Building and Loan
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