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Newspaper
Roanoke Rapids Herald
Location
Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1931
Page
2
A letter explains fire crews work without pay and urges citizens to stay clear of fire scenes. It cites near misses, describes crowds slowing response, and calls for cooperation to protect firefighters and the public. It contrasts enforcement questions with past cotton farming law debates and recalls Kentucky Night Riders as a cautionary tale.
A clipping notes a common American refrain, There ought to be a law, reflecting a mood pushing prohibition on cotton practices amid civic talk. The item signals public demand shaping policy debates in the era.
Fragmentary historical notice references Gene Byrnes Works and farm organization challenges. It mentions Roanoke Rapids North Carolina property Lot No 24 with dimensions on Roanoke Avenue and a 1981 date, Allen Zollicoffer trustee and Hubert Riddick visiting with friends.
Notice is given that on October 3, 19 101 at 11 o clock A M in front of the Rosemary Branch of Roanoke Bank and Trust Company Rosemary NC the trustee will offer for sale three parcels of land in Roanoke Rapids Township Halifax County bound by Roanoke Avenue 25 feet wide and 140 feet deep to alleys The parcels are Lots 606 608 and 610 shown on Roanoke Rapids Power Company plots dated December 18 1915 and recorded in Plot Book No 1 pages 11 12 The sale is to satisfy the deed of trust dated July 1 1930 by Harry C Shell unmarried and recorded in Book 408 at Page 270 Halifax NC with default in payments. The legal holder requested the sale and the highest bidder will receive title by cash.
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