Roanoke Rapids News Briefs Summary
White man sought by police after prowling near Mrs. B J Dunning’s home Sunday night. Neighbors and residents urged to report suspicions and keep guns ready. Also reports on a Boone burglary and a barbecue event with University of North Carolina figures. Lewis Lynch released after autopsy found no foul play in his wife’s death. body disinterred per court order.
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Early
Boone
Lewis Lynch
Halifax County
Lynch
Young Woman Buried Here Yesterday Afternoon
Mrs. Gladys Storey aged 22 died Tuesday at her Jefferson Street home. Funeral services conducted by Rev. J. E. Kirk were held yesterday afternoon with interment in Roanoke Rapids Cemetery. She is survived by her husband, her parents Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Shaw, three sisters and two brothers.
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Gladys Storey
Jefferson Street
J. E. Kirk
Roanoke Rapids Cemetery
Andrew Shaw
Roanoke Rapids Trade Drive Opens With Strong Signups
The October promotional effort by the Retail Merchants Association kicks off with most merchants signing up for a month of heavy advertising and fall bargains. A gala prize day will close the event with a free automobile and other rewards for local shoppers. Committees plan details for what could be the area's largest merchant expansion effort.
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Roanoke Rapids
Retail Merchants Association
Attempted Robbery at J H Matkins Store
An attempted robbery occurred at 8 o clock tonight at J H Matkins store. The burglars breached a rear window and pulled a screen but were deterred when Matkins entered the shop, and they fled while inside bars blocked access.
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J. H. Matkins
Mr. Matkins
Two Hurt In Roanoke Rapids Wreck At South Rosemary Curve
B Cassey and Nazel Gibson were injured when their car wrecked at the South Rosemary curve, striking an electric light pole and causing a power outage in the area. Both men sustained cuts and lacerations. vehicle badly damaged. A 34 pound lobster is noted as the largest caught in American waters.
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B. Cassey
Nazel Gibson
South Rosemary Curve
Roanoke Rapids
Roanoke Rapids School Board Nominates Three Slates
Three men filed for the Roanoke Rapids School Board seats for the October 8 election. Incumbent L. S. Gannon filed for reelection. Frank D. Wilson may run again. A. O. Pendleton and Bill Hodges also filed. Pendleton is Roanoke No. 1 superintendent and Hodges oversees Roanoke No. 2. Registration books at the High School close at 4 p.m. Saturday for those not yet registered.
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Roanoke Rapids
L. S. Gannon
Cannon
Frank D. Wilson
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Pendleton
Bill Hodges
Roanoke No. 1
Hodges
Roanoke No. 2
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