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Roanoke Rapids Herald

Location

Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1933

Page

3

Tragic High Point Murder Case Rocks NC Town

In High Point North Carolina 15 year old Griffith Welch is accused in the death of 5 year old Bobby Sechrest. Police say the boy was placed in a sewer manhole after a bicycle accident claim changed with a later confession. Authorities note possible neck injury and head wound. A warrant for first degree murder was issued.

North Carolina Griffith Welch High Point Bobby Clarence Sechrest Wade Sechrest Griffith Trinity Road Blair Dairy Asheboro Bobbie Blair Hill Welch Robbie City Playground Bobby W. W. Harvey A. J. Koonce Police Department of

City boys turn from baseball due to scarce fields and gear costs

Lack of places to play in cities and the cost of equipment are given as the reason why so many city boys are turning away from baseball and to other games.

Womans Club Flower Show Praised As Beauty Show

The Garden Department of the Womans Club under Mrs. C. A. Wyche hosted Thursday afternoon’s flower show at the club building. About a hundred entries showcased flowers with decorative screens and shadow boxes. Judges included Mrs. T. C. Harrison of Weldon and Mrs. Paul of Halifax. prize winners listed include Carroll Wilson, Billy Vaughan, Weathers Manning, Tillery, and Mrs. Sterling Gary of Jena Hart among others.

The Womans Club C. A. Wyche T. C. Harrison Weldon Paul Halifax N. C

Notice of Sale Under Deed of Trust in Halifax County

Trustee Julian R. Allsbrook announces a public sale on May 28, 1933 at Roanoke Rapids post office door at 12:30 PM. The property is Rosemary village Lot 1005 and part of Lot 1007 in Halifax County, fronting Hamilton Street, conveyed 1910 by L S Cannon et al. to R E Shell, under deed recorded No. 217, page 535.

R. E. Shell Julian R. Allsbrook Office of Register of Deeds Halifax County North Carolina Roanoke Rapids Rosemary Helifax County JRA

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