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Newspaper
Roanoke Rapids Herald
Location
Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1933
Page
1
A columnist recounts the editor’s daily routine and local city lanes, noting meetings at publishers and desk adjustments. The piece blends observations on newsroom tempo with street scenes along the avenue, highlighting editorial decisions shaping community coverage.
Local merchants push Buy Now ads as NRA insignia spread nationwide. The Roanoke Rapids NRA Compliance Board meets tonight amid investigations of complaints. Building and Loan Association reports more loans funded by Federal Home Loan Bank, enabling home improvements. Carnival at the Fair experiences typical departure issues. story continues on back page.
In Superior Court on Tuesday Charley Fayed was given a two year sentence suspended and ordered to pay one thousand dollars to the parents of Billie Elting, plus court costs. He drove Tucker Fayed’s car at high speed on Jefferson Street, leading to the child’s death on September 9. The money is to be paid within one year to Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Elting.
Halifax County officials expect state funds to repay expenses for returning E. A. Matthews of Roanoke Rapids, held in San Francisco on a $2,500 bond. California hearings set for next Monday. Potential embezzlement indictments up to 30 to 40 thousand dollars anticipated. bond later raised to $5,000 if Matthews is brought back.
Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Jenkins, Mr. and Mrs. Elisha Sanders, and Mrs. Ernest Clark spent Sunday in Lawrenceville Virginia enjoying a day trip together.
Solicitor W. H. S. Burgwyn and Sheriff Johnson reheard a Cullom case witness in Roanoke Rapids Tuesday night. The witness name was withheld, and the review suggests more testimony before the coroner's jury. With four witnesses placing Marvel Cullom at about 8 p m Friday, authorities race to reconcile the timeline as new clothing details emerge.
Southgate Britt of Murfreesboro, a salesman, was taken to Roanoke Rapids Hospital Monday afternoon after a automobile accident near Weldon. He was unconscious Monday night but improved today.
Miss Virginia Smith and Mr. R. L. Martin attended the Musical Supervisors Conference in Greensboro recently held with participants from area schools.
After a Superior Court decision on parental testimony, L H Cullom appeals the verdict in the Cullom non support case. He received a six month suspended sentence and was ordered to pay Mrs. Cullom ten dollars monthly for child maintenance. Attorneys noted for Cullom served notice of appeal. court stenographer recorded questions about paternity, a matter previously ruled on by Judge Daniel in Recorder's Court.
Mrs. W. S. Hockaday 73 a Roanoke Rapids pioneer died at her daughter’s home on Jackson Street. Funeral Friday at three pm at the residence with Rev S J Starnes and Rev C P Womack officiating. Interment in family cemetery. She moved to Roanoke Rapids from nearby rural area in 1910. Survived by two daughters Mrs Miller and Mrs M F Harrison and three sons W G W N and N M Hockaday all of Roanoke Rapids.
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