21 Sep 1939
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Newspaper
Roanoke Rapids Herald
Location
Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1939
Page
1
W. Graham Lynch, head of Lynches Jewelry, opens the newly expanded store Friday. The remodeling adds a large gift department and a substantial increase in stock. Full details inside.
Mrs. Bill Pleasant Flythe of the State Highway Safety Division will lead a Roanoke Rapids meeting Friday September 22 in the Municipal Building at 10 30 to form a local Safety Council. Ronald Hocutt accompanies her. representatives from civic clubs will attend.
Shelby Bennett a 25 year old colored man is jailed in Halifax County on first degree burglary charges after entering the home of W P Cook two miles southeast of Roanoke Rapids about 2 30 a m Sunday. He was captured after Mr Cook and family restrained him with a shotgun and officers later took him into custody. Bennett said he believed he was entering Mr Fulghams home to collect rent owed by his brother. He carried a large pocket knife and had only a dollar in his pocket. He waived preliminary hearing and is held for the October 3 Superior Court term.
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