Wreck Victim in Critical Condition After Collision Near Gaston
The accident on Pleasant Hill road near Gaston left Carlyle girl and James Shaw in critical condition while Lowe, son of Mrs. Nellie Mae Owens, expected to recover after being treated at the hospital. Officers investigated the crash today and said Lowe showed improvement though the others remained in critical state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowe
Nellie Mae Owens
Gaston
Pleasant Hill Road
Ataches
Carlyle
James Shaw
Soldier in county jail attempts suicide in cell
A detained youth, described as a country boy with low mentality, tried to hang himself with a shirt draw string from his duffel bag in his jail cell around 2 am. He was later taken to the State Hospital after being handed to health officials. authorities cited a persecution complex and fear of being killed. His home is near Scotland Neck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitehead
Edwards
Health Department
Scotland Neck
Log Rolling Association Seeks Faith and Home Defense
Prominent speaker argues for national unity through churches and diverse religions, praising all faiths as good. He calls for better American homes, notes the W O W organization protects the home and provides benefits to widows of members who die defending their households.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hines
America
W.O.W
World patriotism urged by speaker at Woodmen event
Hines urged listeners to back government and world unity, criticizing isolationists and calling for world mindedness and kindness. Distinguinguished guests included J Exum Bellamy and Miss Blanche Eakin. Mayor Jenkins welcomed delegates at the Roanoke Rapids log rolling, noting the Woodmen's enduring presence and local ties. Counties represented spanned Halifax to Beaufort with Bright Belt Log Rolling Association members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Exum Bellamy
Enfield
Hines
Miss Blanche Eakin
Charlotte
Woodmen Circle
John Hill Paylor
Farmville
Bright Belt Log Rolling Association
D. W. Faircloth
Rocky Mount
W.O.W
T. E. Newton
Kinston
C. G. Simmons
Robert T. Dickson
O. L. Smith
Elizabeth Smith
Roanoke Rapids
Dorothy Flanders
Woodmen
Smith
Woodmen of the World
Halifax
Edgecombe
Wilson, Pitt, Martin, Green
Lenoir
Craven
Carteret
Pamlico
Beaufort
Rogers Accepts Superintendent Post at Hartsville Mills
Ray Rogers longtime assistant superintendent at Patterson Mill has accepted the job as superintendent of the Hartsville Cotton Mills in Hartsville South Carolina after eight years in his previous post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Rogers
Patterson
Hartsville
S. C
Roanoke Rapids Couple Plans Departure After Ten Years
Mr and Mrs Rogers longtime residents of Roanoke Rapids intend to leave the city today. They expressed regret at departing and said they enjoyed their years in the community.
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Rogers
Roanoke Rapids
Local visits and weekend trips noted in town
Mrs. Blanche Rideout of Tarboro spent the weekend with Mrs. John Mincher. Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Bugg, Mrs. Willie Mincher and Loretta Mincher spent the weekend in Swan Quarter. Ray Rightmayer has returned to State College.
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Blanche Rideout
Tarboro
John Mincher
Hugh Bugg
Willie Mincher
Loretta Mincher
Swan Quarter
Ray Rightiayer
State College
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Soldier
Log Rolling Association
Jenkins
W. J. “Billy” Norwood
J. Albert Hornaday I
Gordon Price
First Baptist Church
Brunswick
Newton
Luptons
Lupton Hardware CO
Magnesia
Epsom Salts
HINDS
Gillette
FITCH
S.S.S. Tonic
Roanoke
Kia
Roanoke Rapids, N.car
Cotton Mills
Rose’s Stors
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