Up and Down the Avenue Editor Calls for Caution
Local notes describe changes after mayoral police orders, urge signaling and careful driving. Reports cover cotton farmer Libert W. Baird of Belmont with 27 bales from 20 acres, Roanoke Rea Schools attendance, Women’s Club meeting, and US Department of Agriculture agent visits. Obituary honors Roanoke-Chowan Times editor Andrew J. Connor. Football golf joke and American Legion news accompany new shops on the Avenue, with continued discussion on back page.
Enfield Fatal Shooting Over Jealous Plea Warned by Husband
In Enfield a quarrel outside Lee's house ended in the death of Zack Warren after Lee fired a single barrel shotgun. Warren and two companions pursued Lee into the bedroom where Warren allegedly drew a knife. Lee claimed Warren threatened his wife and fired. Coroner waived inquest. Warren and London were arrested but released. Lee held on bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zack Warren
George Lee
Warren
Joe
London
Lee
Zack
Williams
Joe Warren
Jim London
Enfield
Waren
Parole Granted for Hinton Faison in 1931 Halifax County
The executive counsel Tyre Taylor approves parole for prisoner Hinton Faison who was sentenced in August 1930 for violating prohibition laws, after good behavior credits reduce his term. Parole conditions require good behavior and gainful employment under Halifax County Public Welfare supervision, with revocation rights reserved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hinton Faison
Superior Court of
Halifax County
Non
R. Hunt Parker
Dickens Funeral Held for F M Dickens at Enfield
Funeral services for F M Dickens 77, lifelong Enfield merchant, were conducted at his home by Rev H B Anderson. Masonic rites followed at Elmwood Cemetery with pallbearers his sons and daughter Cecil Nichols among survivors including six sons and three daughters. Dickens belonged to Unfield Baptist Church, Enfield Masonic lodge, and Enfield Royal Arch Masons. He died Sunday after a short illness at his home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. M. Dickens
James
Bessie Dickens
Enfield and
Ringwood
Dickens
Elizabeth Bryant
Clever Faculty Show At High School This Friday Night
The High School faculty stage a comedy drama Oh Susan this Friday at 8 PM in the auditorium. Proceeds go to the Athletic Association. cast features Graham Poyner Tommy Martin John Smith Ned Manning Misa Mabel Regan and others. The piece promises strong laughs and community support. The lighthouse of Pharos at Alexandria fell in an earthquake in 1875.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oh, Susan
The
Athletic Association
Graham Poyner
Tommy Martin
John Smith
Ned Manning
Misa Mabel Regan
Indy
Lee Arnold
Thelma Garris
Kate Brinson
Helen House
Irene Gordon
Roanoke Rapids Red Cross Aims for 1000 Members
The Roanoke Rapids Chapter seeks 1,000 Red Cross members this Roll Call season. J W Crewe Jr notes broader local membership strengthens national relief, enabling rapid emergency response and outside funding when needed. Past year saw 51 disasters plus drought relief without a national appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roanoke Rapids
Red Cross
National
Crewe
Recorders Court Dockets and Halloween Party Notice
Hinton Dunn found guilty on home brew charge with prayer for judgment continued upon payment of costs. R W Walls four months on roads for liquor violation. A B Taylor guilty plea to assault female with prayer for judgment continued on payment of costs. Willie Cole to work the roads one month for larceny, with additional terms on successive offenses. Dud Newell and Ellen Newell liquor offense case continued. Dud to serve eight months on roads and Ellen to work at County Home or jail, with good behavior payments. Gertrude Smith guilty of assault, 60 days at County Home or jail. Zack Goins and Theo Coley six months on roads for affray. Tommy Coley and Jesse Coley Jr six months on roads for liquor offenses. Jim Smith not guilty on liquor. Seliva Smith five months on roads. LeRoy Turnage four months on roads for larceny. Brade Davis four months on road for larceny and resisting officer. Halloween Party by Ladies Aid Circle of the Christian Church Friday night in former Chesson's Store building. public invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hinton Dunn
R. W. Walls
A. B. Taylor
Asault
Willie Cole
Dud Newell
Ellen Newell
Gertrude Smith
Zack Goins
Theo Coley
Tommy Coley
Jesse Coley, Jr
Jim Smith
Seliva Smith
LeRoy Turnage
Guilety
Brade Davis
Jackets Take Fifth Straight From Greenville in Rout
Roanoke Rapids High School extended its unbeaten stretch to five games by crushing Greenville 40 to 6 on their field. The Jackets led 26-0 at halftime as the varsity scored then second-string added 14. Greenville’s lone TD came on a blocked punt. Womble Dickens and Mills shared backfield duties with Matthews Kitchin and G Shell strong up front. Kitchin recovered two second-team fumbles to set up scores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roanoke Rapids High School
Greenville
Jackets
Womble
Dickens
Mills
Matthews
Kitchin
G. Shell
Local PTA Elects Officers At Rosemary School Meeting
The Parent Teachers Association of Rosemary School held its first witness meeting of the year last Thursday afternoon with about a hundred parents and teachers in attendance. Officers elected were President Mrs Bahneon Weathers Vice President Mrs Monard Pruden Secretary Mrs L E Davenport and Treasurer Mrs J Sanders. Dr Tong spoke on health problems vital to children's welfare Miss Clara Hearne compared attendance statistics this month with last year and other school items of interest. Martha Spivey and Julia Dixon Blount tied for best attendance with twenty mothers each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parent Teachers Association of
Rosemary School
Bahneon Weathers
Monard Pruden
L. E. Davenport
J .Sanders
Dr. Tong
Clara Hearne
Martha Spivey
Julia Dixon Blount
Plan Wading Pools For Two City Parks
The Civics Department met at Mrs. W F Joyner's home and outlined plans for the coming months. They aim to keep the local cemetery in good condition, add shallow wading pools in two city parks, and plant trees for the Washington birth bicentennial. A committee of Miss Annie Cherry Mrs W A China and Mrs A L Clark was named to finalize details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Civics Department
W. F. Joyner
Washington
Annie Cherry
W. A .China
A. L. Clark
Mesdames S. M. Thompson
W. W. F. Joyner
E. P. Brenne
Cleaton
W. T Lamm
J. N. Bynum
No 1 Cent Mail Ends Local One Cent Postage
The post office announces that after consolidating offices on November 1 there will be no local one cent drop. Local letters must bear two cents per ounce or fraction. Paul Parks, former Roanoke Rapids High football coach, visited town today and is teaching in Hertford. The Pyramid of Cheops remains the last of the Seven Wonders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Parks
Roanoke Rapids High School
Mr. Parks
Hertford, N
Three in Jail in $400 Store Robbery Case
Local police say three robberies in town may be solved after arrests this week. Ralph Long Chester Vaughan Willie Taylor Peter Birdsong and Willie Jones were named in the investigations. Long was jailed Sunday morning on auto theft charges with warrants out in Durham and Franklin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Long
Chester Vaughan
Willie Taylor
Peter Birdsong
Willie Jones
Ballrider
H. C. Brooks
Long
Massey, Green and Gray
Deep Creek
Durham
Frankin
M. CG. Brooke
Brooks
Guiity
Pater Birdsong
Northampton County
Northampton
Jones
Vaughan
Bullrider
Weldon
A. D. Hinchey
D Mosely
Guy Warrick
Green
Mass
Jenkins
Recorders Court
Superior Court
Fire wipes out Twin City Oil Co. house in South Rosemary
At 3 o clock Tuesday morning a blaze destroyed the vacant house of Twin City Oil Co. in South Rosemary. Manager Robert P. Allen and local insurers could not determine the fire origin. The modern home had been moved to make way for a Texaco station and was last occupied recently. Firefighters could not save it. only the Johnsons Laundry supply water. A crowd watched as the blaze burned out of control. The report mentions unrelated notes about Mrs. Cooper Grizzard and a Mausoleum of Artemisia incident.
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Twin City Oil Co
South
Rosemary
Robert P. Allen
Dickens
Texaco
Johnson
Quality Shop Looted as Negroes Arrested in Night Raid
Sunday and Monday saw the arrest of three thieves part of a gang that forced entry into the Quality Shop early Saturday and fled town with more than 400 in merchandise. James Price, Henry Smith and a woman posing as his wife were taken in Tarboro Wilson and Halifax jail. The loot included mens suits coats hats shirts and hosiery and a suitcase recovered in Wilson. Smith and his wife say they bought goods from Price while Price claimed Baltimore as home. Police suspect a white accomplice and tipsters aided the gang.
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James Price
Henry Smith
Price
Tarboro
ACL
Rail Road
Smith
Braina ‘Ut
Wilson
Uliee
Halifax
Curtis Shell
Manage
Shell
Rocky Mount
Welch
Vins
Superior Court
Hobgood
Winston-Salem
Pries
Baltimore
Mrs 8 H Matthews Visits Relatives in Wilson
Mrs 8 H Matthews is visiting relatives and friends in Wilson. The trip highlights social ties and local交流.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Matthews
Relves
Wilson
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Lybert W. Baird
Belmont
Roanoke
Womans Club
Kiwanis Hall
People Theatre
P.m
Thomas J. Hyder
US. Dept. of Agriculture
Joyner Motor Co
Citizens Bank
Roanoke Bank and Trust Con
Regert
Andrew J. Connor
Edito
Roanoke-Chowan Times
Ich Square
Opiietts
Hugh Bradley
Hugh
Arndrey
Damask
American Legion
State Command& Heavy Bourne
Alfred Martin
Legionnaires
Hunt Parker
Rives Manning
Pendleton Griszard
T. H. Royster
W. G. Sutter
Enfield Negro
Gardner
Tyre Taylor
Beauty
Senorita Louisa de Ceballos
Liberty
Senorita de Ceballos
Interna Onal
Dickens Funeral
Pharos
Alexandria
J. W. Crewe, Jr
Ladies Aid Circle of the Christian Church
Chesson’s
PTA
Mrs. Weathers
Rosemary Parent-Teacher Association
Cheops
South Rosemary House
Artemisia
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