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November 30, 1940
Henderson Daily Dispatch
Henderson, Vance County, North Carolina
What is this article about?
Mayor Henry T. Powell presides over city court cases involving theft, drunkenness, disorderly conduct, assault, and traffic violations. Defendants receive sentences including jail time, suspended judgments upon paying costs, and fines.
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Mayor Hears Several Cases
Garland Woodlier was given six months on the roads today in city court by Mayor Henry T. Powell, after Rowland had pleaded guilty to theft of $5 from Herbert M. Jones.
Carl Stewart, Negro, pleaded guilty to being drunk, and prayer for judgment was continued upon payment of the costs.
Ronnie Williams, Negro, pleaded guilty to theft of four pairs of ladies' hose from Leggett's Department Store, and was given 60 days, suspended upon payment of the costs and showing good behavior for the next two years.
John D. Hurd pleaded guilty to being drunk, and prayer for judgment was continued upon payment of the costs.
Willie Edwards, Negro, faced the court, charged with being drunk and disorderly. He pleaded guilty, and prayer for judgment was continued upon payment of the cost and Se to E. A. Jordan.
Prayer for judgment was continued upon payment of the costs as to Hallie Brodie, Negro, charged with assault.
A. P. Barnes was required to pay $2 as traffic fine for violation of a city traffic rule.
Frank Ellington was guilty of being drunk, and prayer for judgment was continued upon payment of the costs.
Garland Woodlier was given six months on the roads today in city court by Mayor Henry T. Powell, after Rowland had pleaded guilty to theft of $5 from Herbert M. Jones.
Carl Stewart, Negro, pleaded guilty to being drunk, and prayer for judgment was continued upon payment of the costs.
Ronnie Williams, Negro, pleaded guilty to theft of four pairs of ladies' hose from Leggett's Department Store, and was given 60 days, suspended upon payment of the costs and showing good behavior for the next two years.
John D. Hurd pleaded guilty to being drunk, and prayer for judgment was continued upon payment of the costs.
Willie Edwards, Negro, faced the court, charged with being drunk and disorderly. He pleaded guilty, and prayer for judgment was continued upon payment of the cost and Se to E. A. Jordan.
Prayer for judgment was continued upon payment of the costs as to Hallie Brodie, Negro, charged with assault.
A. P. Barnes was required to pay $2 as traffic fine for violation of a city traffic rule.
Frank Ellington was guilty of being drunk, and prayer for judgment was continued upon payment of the costs.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
What themes does it cover?
Crime Punishment
Justice
What keywords are associated?
Court Cases
Theft
Drunkenness
Suspended Judgment
Fines
Assault
Traffic Violation
What entities or persons were involved?
Henry T. Powell
Garland Woodlier
Rowland
Herbert M. Jones
Carl Stewart
Ronnie Williams
Leggett's Department Store
John D. Hurd
Willie Edwards
E. A. Jordan
Hallie Brodie
A. P. Barnes
Frank Ellington
Where did it happen?
City Court
Story Details
Key Persons
Henry T. Powell
Garland Woodlier
Rowland
Herbert M. Jones
Carl Stewart
Ronnie Williams
Leggett's Department Store
John D. Hurd
Willie Edwards
E. A. Jordan
Hallie Brodie
A. P. Barnes
Frank Ellington
Location
City Court
Event Date
Today
Story Details
Mayor Powell sentences defendants for theft, drunkenness, disorderly conduct, assault, and traffic violation with jail terms, suspended judgments upon costs payment, and fines.