Mass Tuberculosis X ray survey planned for Roanoke Rapids
The Halifax County Health Department and the Halifax County Tuberculosis Association announce a three week mass X-ray survey starting December 2 1946 in Roanoke Rapids. The program funded by the Civic Council will offer free chest X rays to residents 15 and older, with machines capable of screening 500 to 1000 people daily.
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Halifax County Health Department
Halifax County Tuberculosis Association
Roanoke Rapids
Civic Council
Robert F. Young
Halifax County
Tuberculosis Control Division
State Board of Health
Medical Profession
County Board of Health
Scotland Neck
Lions Club
George Kee Dies Suddenly in Fall at Gumberry
George Kee, 45, prominent business man and farmer of Gumberry, died at his home after a fall from a second story window. His death followed a possible heart attack as he raised the window seeking air. Funeral held Tuesday at 3:30 p.m. at Elam Church with burial in the family cemetery. survivors include wife Estelle Mixon Kee, mother, five brothers, and three sisters.
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George Kee
Gumberry
Kee
Elam Cuch
Estelle Mixon Kee
Andrew Kee
Mack
Paul
Warren Kee
Charlie Kee
Margarettsville
Walter Kee
Roanoke Rapida
Ruth Bass
Portsmouth
Ken Jordge
Susie Kee
Greene Named Manager of The Betty Shoppe in Roanoke Rapids
Thomas W. Greene of Ahoskie appointed manager of The Betty Shoppe in Roanoke Rapids. He succeeds G W Mullan who resigned. Greene, a UNC graduate, has merchandise experience and four and a half years Navy service, discharged as lieutenant.
Jimmy St Clair to Play Here Again for VFW Dance
Jimmy St Clair and his orchestra return for a November 1 dance sponsored by the Ladies Auxiliary to V F W Post 3702. The engagement is billed as a popular demand bring back.
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Jimmy St. Clair
Ladies Auxiliary
St. Clair
Wildlife Federation meets Halifax hunters and fishermen
A Halifax County gathering of the North Carolina Wildlife Federation heard PK Crawley and Ross O Stevens discuss forming a statewide wildlife program. Mr Gravely urged an organized body to influence hunting and fishing seasons bag limits and regulations with license funds covering division expenses.
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Halifax
Woman receives 5 to 10 years for murder in second degree
Linnie Bell Robbins, a Black woman, found guilty of second degree murder for killing her alleged lover Leroy Pope near Roanoke Rapids after an argument. Judge Burgwyn sentenced her to 5 to 10 years in state prison with an appeal filed to the Supreme Court.
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Linnie Bell Robbins
W. H. S. Burgwyn
Supreme Court
Roanoke Rapids
Leroy Pope
John Tiland
Scotland Neck
Grady Butler
Wade Dickens
Recorder's Court
Potekon
Ernest R. Tyler
Grand Jury Finds Roanoke Rapids Jail Unsanitary
The Halifax Grand Jury reports Roanoke Rapids jail in unsanitary condition due to a stepped up commode in the women's section and no soap for prisoner hygiene. It notes food served at the jail is not a healthful diet, while Weldon jail also has a stepped up commode and should be repaired at once.
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W. H. S. Burgwyn
Halifax Superior Court
Roanoke Rapids
Grand Jury
Weldon
Rotary Ladies Night Set by Roanoke Rapids Club
The Roanoke Rapids Rotary Club plans its annual Ladies Night for next Wednesday at 7 30 PM in the High School cafeteria. Marvin Collier chairs the program with music and fun expected. About 85 Rotarians Rotaryanns and guests are invited. Mrs Frank R Thomas to manage lunch room and supervise a turkey dinner with all the trimmings for the event.
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Roanoke Rapids Rotary Club
Marvin Collier
Frank R. Thomas
Rotary
Democratic Party Credited With Major Accomplishments Says Huey
Senator Clyde R Hoey campaigns for the Democrats asserting the party’s 14 year record justifies credit for national progress while arguing Republicans offer only negation The speaker frames the November election as pivotal to maintain Democratic leadership and avert chaos at Washington.
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Democratic Party
Huey
Clyde R. Hoey
Senator Hoey
America
Hoey
Supreme Court
Washington
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