Woman Guilty Of Drunken Driving
Annie Thomas pled guilty to driving while drunk in Recorder's Court and received five months in jail with capias possible within two years if located in Halifax County. Other cases included Thurman Lucas found guilty with a $50 fine, Hudson Wilkins jailed for reckless driving, and Charlie Dunn guilty on weapons charges.
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Recorder's Court
Annie Thomas
Capias
Halifax County
Thurman Lucas
Hudson Wilkins
Louis Pates
Carl Smith
Roanoke
Lloyd Lee
Charlie Dunn
State Highway and Public Works Commission
Surprise Birthday Dinner For E. C. Darden
Miss Patsy Fitzhugh hosted a surprise birthday dinner Saturday night at her Seventh Street home in Weldon honoring E. C. Darden. Darden received playful gifts including airplanes and trucks.
Visitors Enjoy Grapes at Carter Farm Gathering
A social gathering Sunday afternoon near Darlington drew many friends and relatives from Halifax Weldon and Roanoke Rapids to Mr and Mrs Marvin Carter's home to share eating grapes and visiting together.
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Halifax, Weldon
Roanoke Rapids
Marvin Carter
Darlington
Liquid laxatives promoted for gentle relief as public returns
The advertisement extols customizable doses of a liquid laxative relying on senna. It claims mild formulas spare kidneys, suit both adults and children, and regulate bowel relief until natural regularity returns. Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin is highlighted as the product using senna.
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Caldwell
Dr. Caldwell
Maine Record Miss Willie Mae Floyd Visit
Miss Willie Mae Floyd set a Maine record during a weekend visit to her parents in Northampton. She toured local sites and spoke with residents about community sports and youth programs.
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Willie Mae Floyd
Northampton
Halifax County Students At Mars Hill School
Mars Hill College reports 468 enrollment in the 78th session begun September 6. Three students from Halifax County are R. G. Anthony Edgar Kirk and Dorothy Sexton.
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Mars Hill
Mars Hill College
Halifax County
R. G. Anthony
Edgar Kirk
Dorothy Sexton
Darlington P T A Searves First Program of the Year
The Darlington P T A held an oyster and chicken supper with amusements last Friday night. Most of the supper was sold and a reasonable sum was cleared. Proceeds will fund school needs. Leaders praised the outcome and plan another money program soon.
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Darlington P. T. A
Mrs Selden Hosts Faculty Bridge Gathering in Weldon
Mrs J S Selden entertained the faculty at her Cedar Street home with four tables of bridge on Thursday night. Miss Elizabeth Wilson won high score, and Miss Martha Pierce received the second prize.
Entertains at Bridge Friday Afternoon in Weldon
Mrs C J Gore hosted a five table bridge gathering on Sycamore street. Club member high score earned by Mrs D W Seifert and guest high score awarded to Mrs C S Suiter.
Jesse Owens Visits Rocky Mount and Kinston
Jesse Owens spends time with friends and relatives in Rocky Mount and Kinston, enjoying local hospitality and historic connections. He tours community spots and shares memories with residents during the visit.
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Jesse Owens
Rocky Mount
Kinston
Snakes Invade Kitchen Cabinets In Darlington Area
Mrs. Louis Butts spied a moccasin in a kitchen cabinet while cooking dinner. A half grown snake was killed by a cotton-field helper. the next morning a full grown moccasin appeared near potato vines as Mr. Butts searched for potatoes. Neighbors note a surge of snakes in area homes.
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the Herald
Halifax
Louis Butts
Camly
Mrs. Butts
Mr. Butts
Butts
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Aristid von Grosse
University of Chicago
Jacob C. Shearin
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Maine
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Louis J. Brann
Halifax Co
Mars Hill School
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Ge Electric
RADIO
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Home Equipment Co
Nextdoor
Imperial Theatre
North Carolina
Forest Hills
L. L
Phil Marley
WRVA
Pit Mosley
Virginia Electric and Power Company
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