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August 23, 1934
Roanoke Rapids Herald
Roanoke Rapids, Halifax County, North Carolina
What is this article about?
Minor car accident in Littleton, N.C., on Monday morning at 7:30 at Five Points Service Station on Highway 48. W. T. Person's car collided with J. N. Johnson's driven by Tom Shearin. Person sustained cuts and bruises but continued to work after treatment. Passengers and other driver unharmed.
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Seaboard Agent Is Slightly Injured In Littleton Wreck
Littleton, N. C., Aug. 16th. An accident with no one seriously injured, occurred here Monday morning at 7:30 o'clock at Five Points Service Station, in the edge of town, on Highway 48.
A car belonging to J. N. Johnson, and driven by Tom Shearin, colored, and the car of W. T. Person, Seaboard Agent here, who resides at Macon and was on his way to work, ran together. The car of Mr. Person's was badly damaged and Mr. Person was injured, receiving severe cuts about the head and bruises on his arms and legs. He was treated by Dr. Falmer and able to proceed to his office for the days work.
Riding in the car with Mr. Person at the time of the accident, was Miss Delma Bobbitt of Littleton R. F. D and Perry Brown and Dan Barnes of Vaughan who escaped injury, only receiving a general shake up.
The driver, Tom Shearin, and car of Mr. Johnson escaped without serious injury.
Littleton, N. C., Aug. 16th. An accident with no one seriously injured, occurred here Monday morning at 7:30 o'clock at Five Points Service Station, in the edge of town, on Highway 48.
A car belonging to J. N. Johnson, and driven by Tom Shearin, colored, and the car of W. T. Person, Seaboard Agent here, who resides at Macon and was on his way to work, ran together. The car of Mr. Person's was badly damaged and Mr. Person was injured, receiving severe cuts about the head and bruises on his arms and legs. He was treated by Dr. Falmer and able to proceed to his office for the days work.
Riding in the car with Mr. Person at the time of the accident, was Miss Delma Bobbitt of Littleton R. F. D and Perry Brown and Dan Barnes of Vaughan who escaped injury, only receiving a general shake up.
The driver, Tom Shearin, and car of Mr. Johnson escaped without serious injury.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Misfortune
Recovery
What keywords are associated?
Car Accident
Littleton Nc
Minor Injuries
Seaboard Agent
Highway 48
What entities or persons were involved?
W. T. Person
Tom Shearin
J. N. Johnson
Miss Delma Bobbitt
Perry Brown
Dan Barnes
Dr. Falmer
Where did it happen?
Littleton, N. C., Five Points Service Station, Highway 48
Story Details
Key Persons
W. T. Person
Tom Shearin
J. N. Johnson
Miss Delma Bobbitt
Perry Brown
Dan Barnes
Dr. Falmer
Location
Littleton, N. C., Five Points Service Station, Highway 48
Event Date
Monday Morning, Aug. 16th
Story Details
Cars driven by Tom Shearin and W. T. Person collided; Person injured but treated and worked; others shaken but unharmed.