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Newspaper
Roanoke Rapids Herald
Location
Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1933
Page
9
Police and coroners publish grisly details of the Cullom girl death with a dull knife throat cut and multiple blows. Clues include a bloodstained broom handle, Coca Cola bottle, and a larger bottle used to strike. Time of death estimated Friday night or early Saturday. investigators cite drunken or callous killers.
In Moley’s Place & Observer of October 4th the killer wiped hands after the act. Bottles and paper were sent to Richmond by the Coroner for fingerprint analysis. The pot stick was found later after multiple handling, making prints useless. Early searches’ oversight remains unexplained.
The Woman's Club hosted a Wednesday tea for current and new members. Mrs. R. P. Beck welcomed guests, with reception by Mrs. J. N. Bynum and others. Mrs. Johnson Weathers supervised decorations. Misses Ann Akers and Mary Virginia Jenkins served refreshments. about forty guests attended.
An old friend recalls the 1922 game between Chicago and Detroit where C. C. Robertson pitched for the White Sox and no Tiger reached base. The White Sox won 2 to 0, one of six perfect games on record.
Raleigh reports urged gun owners to practice safety and sportsmanship to protect human life and wildlife during hunting season. The State Conservation and Development Department notes the largest game supply in years due to favorable breeding, laws, and reduced hunting. The American Game Association outlines ten rules, including sportsmanlike shooting and avoiding excessive flock shooting.
Water conservation and humane birding tips are listed. The note urges not to cripple flocks, retrieve downed birds, avoid abusive shooting stands, and keep feeding while beneficial. It also calls for restoring breeding grounds and refuges. Personal notices mention visits by Mr. and Mrs. L. E. Hudson and others traveling between Raleigh and Brink, Virginia.
Guidance urges hunters to follow regulations and ethical norms. Emphasizes legal behavior and fair chase while protecting game from predators such as crows. Encourages responsibility in outdoor recreation and wildlife stewardship.
Miss Lucille Carlon hosted her bridge club Monday evening at Rosemary Lodge in a three table setting. Miss Margaret Clark won high score and a salad course followed the game. Players included Mesdames Allsbrock, Heydenrich, Weathers, Alford, Williams, Clark, Transon, Beckwith, Hart Sheridan, Mary Cannon, Elizabeth Bagley and Sam Peace Jr.
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