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Vignettes of town life and events in a Raleigh area week
An elderly visitor recalls summer scenes and local concerns from sanitary conditions to street life, noting women with elaborate headwear and fashion contrasts. The piece weaves personal impressions with civic happenings including a Virginia Captain endurance run, a merchants association visit, and school commencements with diplomas and honors. It also reports on a Wake County area death and a new health board appointment, plus public notices on advertising and sidewalk regulations.
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Red
Logan
Ian
Fee
Wiston-Salem
Howard Rondthaler
W. H. Overton
W. J. Griswold
Cass
W. D. Carmichael
Menton
Nandato
Green
Gree
Eno River
Pear
Helen Chappel
Pottizeen Street