Heat Creates Weekend Highway Fire On Roadohe Weldon Run
A burning truck body on the Roa dohe Rapids to Weldon highway drew a roadside rescue in which a bus driver watched two men in a jeep tow the flaming vehicle with a man on the running board. bystanders commented on the heat. Veterans discuss terminal leave funds with varied plans from debt payment to saving for future needs, and a married man predicts needing money after starting a family.
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Roadohe Rapids
Weldon
Iife
Memo Notes Credit Line Omission and Requests
Inter office memo directs amends for omitting a credit line on last week front page photo. Credit to Tudor Jax on photograph of machines. Elva Martin urges boss to set this matter in one place. Another memo asks to consult Mrs. Addie Medlin about a honzy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inter-Office
Tudor
Jaxon
Elva Martin
Merchants Association
Interoffice
Addie ‘Medlin
Enfield Man Sells 42 Bales of Old 1929 Cotton
Hugh Broomer of Enfield sold 42 bales of cotton grown in 1828-20 and 1930, stored in a galvanized building on his Halifax County farm. He had once kept 215 bales. the 42 sold showed no damage or weight loss, bringing about 6800 for the lot, leaving only field cotton today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh Broomer
Enfield
Halifax County
Bloomer
Traffic Safety Show Arrives for Roanoke Rapids Pupils
Officer Ernest E Pressley and his trained dogs Lassie Lady Elmer and Suzy will perform at Roanoke Rapids schools on September 11 with a traffic safety theme The show is sponsored by the Roanoke Rapids Lions Club City Police and the North Carolina Automobile Association Students can join the Junior Traffic Safety Club after passing a 48 question examination and receiving a certificate The North Carolina Automobile Association covers all expenses enabling free admission to every pupil in the state
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lions
Pine North Carolina Automobile Association
Sccool
Houston Fuller
Ten Lions
McGee
Roanoke Rapids
Ernest E. Pressley
Lassie
Lady
Elmer
Suzy
Pressley
Fressley
Oscar
Pete
North Carolina
Preasley
Roanoke Rapids Lions Club
Cluir
Prestey
Presley
North Carolina Automobile Association
Enlistments Rise at Roanoke Rapids Station in August
The Army Recruiting Sub-Station in Roanoke Rapids reported 15 young men from Halifax and Northampton counties enlisted in August. The group includes Basil Johnson and William L. Reid of Roanoke Rapids, and Raymond E. Avery of Scotland Neck, among others. The sergeant noted opportunities for reenlistment with assignments in European Command, Third Army, or Pacific Theatre, with info from the Roanoke Rapids station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halifax
Morthampton
Army and Air Force
Roanoke Rapids
Robert M. Defoung
Basil Johnson
William L. Reid
Charler Etheridge
Roy Macon Harlow Jr
James W. Bailey
William N Hayes
Wilard F. Parham
William K. Sherrick
Arthur G. Neville
Geo Hardy, Jr
Harry J. Light
Enfield
Raymond E. Avery
Henry J. Lote
Scotland Neck
John D. Millwood
Conway
Detroit W. Greenway
Rich Square
Third Army
Pacific Theatre
U. S. Army and
Air Force
State Guard Armory
Northampton Lynch Case Ends as Six Freed in Warren County
Northampton County residents faced the final chapter of a high profile case after six men were acquitted by Judge J Paul Frizzelle following insufficient evidence for a conspiracy lynching. Joe J Cunningham, held over for September court, implicated others in a confession deemed incompetent under state law. Witnesses including Godwin Bush and jailer A W Edg ar d testified while Cunningham remained unforced to testify. The six freed men were Robert Yann Russell Bryant Linwood Bryant Gilbert Bryant Glenn Colver and W G Cooper.
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Northampton County
J. Paul Frizzelle
Snow Hill
Jackson
Joe J. Cunningham
Rich Square
Warren County Superior Court
Prizcelle
Frizzelle
Cunningham
FBI
North Carolina
Frisselle
Godwin Buddy Bush
Alcreel
Godwin Bush
A. W. Edgaard
Edwards
Frinelle
Frinzelle
Buxton Weaver
Archie Gay
Buxton Midgette
Ernest Tyler
Roxobel
McBon
Robert Yann
Russell Bryant
Linwood
Gilbert Bryant
Brothers
Carpenters
Glenn Col Ver
W. G. Cooper
Local Grid Squad Prepares With Heavy Work For Season
Coach Hock Venters drills high school players in a long practice focusing on the defense. Line positions see Felts, Frank, Johnson, Lowder, Morris, Nixon and Hale vying for spots while backs Myrick Wood Cox Crumpler and Stewart showcase depth. Opening scrimmages set for next week ahead of September 26 conference opener in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hock Venters
Frank
Robert Johnson
Hubert Lowder
Payne Morris
Billy Nixon
Jabe Hale
Lewis Ivey
Fred Etheridge
Russell Johnson
Kenny Mizelle
Walter Myrick
Sam Wood
David Cox
O. B. Crumpler
Vance Stewart
Wility
Yellow Jacket
Rock
The
Jackets
Washington
Venters
Revival Opens at New Hope Church on September 7
The annual revival at New Hope Methodist Church begins Sunday September 7 with church school at 10:30 divine worship at 11 lunch follows. Afternoon service at 2:50 features Rev William M Howard Jr of Bethel Methodist Church Bethel NC as guest preacher. Evening services run nightly 8:00 from September 8 through September 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Hope Methodist Church
John T. Maides
William M. Howard, Jr
Bethel Methodist Church
Bethel
N.C
Mr. Howard
Harris Chapel Baptist Church
Hollister
Crate Jones
Local man honored for 19 years service with Davey Tree Co
L I Cobb of 809 Jackson Street received a service pin and commendation from Martin L Davey Jr for 19 years with the Davey Tree Expert Co serving Alabama and Western Florida. Cobb, unmarried, is the son of Mr and Mrs J L Cobb and served in World War II as an AAT staff sergeant. He is a member of Widows Son Lodge No 519 AF and AM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. I. Cobb
Jackson Si
Davey ‘Tree Expert Co
Alabama
Florida
Martin L. Davey, Jr
Cobb
J. L. Cobb
Jackson Street
Widows Son Lodge No. 519
A. F
A.M
Roanoke Rapids Jays Face Offseason Moves and Foresight
Roanoke Rapids Jays players reveal plans for winter whether staying in city or relocating. Several aim to secure jobs in Durham, Norfolk, Elizabeth NJ, or Philadelphia area, while others seek coaching, carpentry, drafting, or radio control tower work. Team leaders discuss potential continued play with local clubs or pro leagues and contingencies for school, housing, and family needs.
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Wiley Warren
Roanoke Rapids Jays
Simmons Parke
Merle Blackwell
Hornertown
Stu Martin
Severn
Jaysaper
Ray
Rochester" Skelton
Pel City
Alabama
Skelton
Rochelle
Leroy Carlton
Carlton
Durham
Jim Meyer
Wastington
Norfolk
Paul Stalls
Pop
Stalls
al Kimmel
Washington, D.C
John Paylieh
Gouiet
Illinois
Glenn ‘Titus
Pennsylvania
Letty Louis Knorek
Elizabeth New Jersey
Parke
LaGrange
Val Gonzales
Detroit
Michigan
Joel Trentalante
Pete Messina
Staten Tseland
New York
Messina
Trentalenge
Panama
Weldon
W. J. Boseman
Red Rudden
Baltimore
Witnesses Testimony Shapes Halifax Court Verdicts
In Halifax Recorder's Court a former state highway patrolman C L Teague was found guilty of simple assault and fined 29 dollars and costs after an all day trial. Two co-defendants A F Fields and John W Wilson were acquitted with police chief R D Jenkins, amid proceedings on assault with a deadly weapon connected to the whipping of a recaptured convict on August 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. L. Teague
A. F. Fields
John W. Wilson
Littleton
R. D. Jenkins
Recorder's Court
Halifax
Veterans cash leave bonds flood local banks in Roanoke Rapids
Veterans lined up at Citizens Bank and Trust Roanoke Bank and Trust and other institutions Tuesday and Wednesday to cash WWII terminal leave bonds. About 10 000 dollars in cash passed Tuesday through three banks with bonds averaging 240 dollars. Most veterans took cash while some deposited funds to accounts. Local merchants felt the spending boost as the rush continued into Wednesday. No injuries were reported in a nearby plane incident at Roanoke Rapids Country Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Velwsins
Citizens Bank and Trust Icompany
Roanoke Bank and ‘Trust Company
Rosemary Branch
Roanoke Bank and Trust Company
Roanoke Rapids
Halifax County Airport Hearing Sets Public Session
The Halifax County Board of Commissioners scheduled a public hearing on the airport project for Monday October 6. J R Wrenn moved to complete the airport facing opposition from Shields Alexander and J R Davis while Mitchell supported the move. The federal government has allotted 000 for construction if county funds match, with 5000 in engineering costs already incurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peete Esterseld
Halifax County
County Board of Commissioners
J. R. Wrenn
Wrenn
Sheilds Alexander
Scotland Neck
J.R. Davis
Enfield
Mitchell
Dickens
Howeve
Johnson
Alexander
Army Veterans May Get Medals in Roanoke Rapids
War Department authorized veterans in Clifax Warren and Northampton Counties to wear the Victory Medal and obtain it at the Army Recruiting Station State Guard Armory Roanoke Rapids upon presenting discharge certificates or equivalent papers. Announcement made by M/Sgt Robert M. DeYoung commanding officer of the local Recruiting Station.
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Clifax
Warren
Northampton
War Department
Army
State Guard Armory
Roanoke Rapids
Robert M. DeYoung
Negro Jailed in Hit Run Case Bond Set at Five Thousand
McColey Hawkins, 26, of near Littleton, was jailed on hit and run charges after a Sunday Weldon highway crash near Roanoke Rapids. W. B. Ormond, 28, Roanoke Rapids resident, lost an arm and remains in critical but resting condition. Other occupants Thurston Bland and Emory Pland were uninjured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McColey Hawkins
Littleton
Littleton-Aurelian
Halifax County
Roanoke Rapids
Weldon Highway
W. B. Ormond
Weldon
Thurston Bland
Emory Pland
Ormond
Roanoke Rapids Hospital
Probe continues into alleged slapping of Gregorys companion
State authorities and prison officials keep probing the alleged slapping of convict Marion K Williams by a man named John Delbride former superintendent of the Martin County prison camp Delbridge resigned August 29 after two years in Williamston and attended the Halifax trial Tuesday
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion K. Williams
John Delbride
Martin County
Delbridge
Williamston
Halifax
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Ira
T. d. Taylor
J. H. Cutchin
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R. B. Blow
W. G. Sutter
N. J. Shepherd
M. H. Mitchell
Joe Nash
Mike Josephson
Greenville
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Gregory
Hi Hatehor Waa
Landon Rosser
Exchange Club
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Enfield Man
U. S
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Noke Avenue
Jane Stephens
Madison Street
Mia
Nora G. White
Hamilton Street
George R. Warren
Cedar Street
W. L. Polston
Vance Street
Beventh
Warren County
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New Hope Church
Rev
BG. Willis
Mayor's Court
Lee Pridgen
Tar River
Quankte Baptist Church
Roanoke Rapida
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Indiana
Bruce Camp
Asistant Fire
Rufun Britton
Atlantic Beach
Teague
County Recorder’s Court
Julian Allsbroo
Winfield Crew
J. Wade Dickens
Claude Gregory
Dicksens
Meross
Aline Brook
Milawn
Kenley
BKVA
Revcorder
Charles Daniel
Lillian Keoter
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Monay
Fred Hoyle
Roanoke Rapids Country Club
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