Scotland Neck arrests over serious homicide case
Belle Core her son Eddie and husband Jordan Core are jailed in Halifax County amid the death of Mancey Steve Shambley found buried behind their Scotland Neck home. Shambley was killed by a blow to the head and a bullet to the temple. Eddie Core allegedly confessed after his family was detained.
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Belle Core
Eddie
Jordan
Halifax
Mancey
Steve Shambley
Scotland Neck
H. A. House
Jack Whitehead
J. A. House
A. A. White
Shambley
T. M. Cooper
Enfield
Jordan Core
White
Core
Palmyra
Position Of Men Released Is Clarified
The War Department clarifies discharges and re classifications under the Selective Training and Service Act of 1940. General Van B Metts explains that men released after twelve months transfer to the Enlisted Reserve Corps while pre twelve month discharges may be reclassified, and National Guard enlistments after Sept 15 1940 are discharged at term yet eligible to re enlist in ER or Guard.
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National Guard
Metts
Fourth Corps
Organized Reserves
Adjutant General's Department
Raleigh
War Department
Armed Forces
van B. Metts
Selective Service
Army
Army of the United States
British Relief Society to Ship Used Clothing Oct 22
The local British War Relief Society plans a clothing shipment to New York on Wednesday October 22. First fall shipment occurred September 17 with Mrs B Marks as top donor, followed by Mrs K Jenkins. Clean old shoes blankets and warm clothes are welcomed. bundles should be at Mrs F G Jarman by October 20 21 for packing at her home.
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British Relief Society
New York
B. Marks
K. Jenkins
F. G. Jarman
British War Relief Society
Bank in Rosemary to remodel add two story front
Remodelling and expansion of the Rosemary branch of Roanoke Bank & Trust Co at 1013 Roanoke Avenue is under way. The project includes a 25 by 100 foot addition, new fixtures, vault and safety deposit boxes, a tile floor, updated heating and cooling, and a two story rear extension for storage and meetings.
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Rosemary
Roanoke Bank & Trust Co
Roanoke Avenue
Bank
Uptown Bank
Wade Manufacturing Co
Charlotte
Fred Forest and Company
Vickers and Ruth Plumbing and Heating Co
Raleigh
Phicekeeping Department
W. L. Manning
W. A. Thorne
H. E. Lee
Roanoke Rapids
Death toll at crossings falls across North Carolina
North Carolina Highway and Public Works Commission reports a drop in fatal railroad grade crossing deaths over 20 years. From 15 20 percent share to 3 percent in 1940, due to elimination of 291 rural crossings and protection at others with bells and lights. Joint effort with railroads and federal road administration reduced hazards.
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North Carolina
North Carolina Highway and Public Works Commission
United States Public Road Administration
Railroads
Highway Commission
United States Public Roads Administration
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Britain
Billy Burton
Fort Jackson
Mrs
J. R. Burton
Robert Nelson
White Plains
Mitchell E. Westbrook
Radio Manufacturers Service
Roanoke Ave
Widmar
Cardus
Vitalis
Noxzema
Saraka
Nujol
Burma
IPANA
Rexall
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