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Newspaper
Roanoke Rapids Herald
Location
Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1946
Page
2
The Dancing Downies aerial gymnasts perform September 29 to October 5 at the Rocky Mount Fair. They use a self designed rigging with two ladders and a cross bar, perform upside down walks and pendulum pole stunts sans nets, while one member supports the other from toes on a trapeze. George A. Hamid Inc backs their act for the outdoor presentation.
Fourteen dairy animals paraded at Enfield Fairgrounds on September 4 as eleven 4 H Club members competed. Kashmir Pansy, a purebred Guernsey from Chock ie Dairy Roanoke Rapids, judged best by County Agent W O Davis and assistants Farrar and Calhoun, with Herbert Newkirk of Inborden 4 H Club noted for standout achievement.
Mr and Mrs Joseph DiAngelo spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs L L Price. Johnnie Leslie of Norfolk Virginia stayed several days at Mrs J R Wrenns home last week. Jack Wrenn departed for Wake Forest College. Mr A O Georges parents of Esporia have been ill. Mrs George was called home last Friday.
Arthur Batts of Landis plead guilty to speeding and was fined 10000 dollars and costs. Bennie Richardson and others of Hollister found guilty of resisting arrest with sentences suspended on conditions. Eddie Gibson of Roanoke Rapids jailed 12 months suspended on good behavior. Alexander Lynch fined 50 dollars with license revoked 12 months. Henry Sherrod sentenced for non support with 8 months suspended. pay 20 dollars for use of Della Fleetwood and 15 dollars monthly to support wife and child. Gilford Alston pleads guilty to assault, fined 25 dollars, nine months suspended. refrain from alcohol and avoid Sam Robinson. Ned Hawkins pleads improper brakes with costs suspended. Jesse Overby and Thomas Hedgepeth fined 20 dollars each for motor vehicle violations. Lee Morgan fined 4 months for assault. Henry Ellis fined 25 dollars. Robert Easter acquitted. C. R. Allen found guilty of non support. 12 months suspended with conditions.
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