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Roanoke Rapids Herald

Location

Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Apr 04, 1935

Page

12

Fireworks in Senate Over Local Absentee Ballot Law

A Pitt County sponsor led a heated push for a statewide absentee ballot bill on the State Senate floor. Senators Allsbrook Burrus Dunn White and Allen argued for broader action, prompting a return to the Election Laws Committee chaired by Nixon after Allsbrook threatened a minority report.

Pitt County Corey Senate Allsbrook Halifax Committee On Election Laws Pitt A. L. White Robeson J. T. Burrus Guufford J. Allen Dunn Rowan Carl Bailey Washington United States Committee On Nixon Julian Allsbrook Z. W. Morgan Richmond

London Tenement Tenants Pay No Rent for Seventeen Years

A block of London tenements has twelve families who have paid no rent in 17 years as the landlord disappeared. In contrast a beige wool afternoon suit worn by Mary Watnece and a special Prince Albert suit worn by H. L. Beery of Mexico Missouri are noted in fashion notes.

Mary Watnece Ace London H. L. Beery Mexico

Dance Night and Route 40 Widening Featured in Enfield

The week saw Route 40 widening in Enfield with F. D. Cline of Raleigh the low bidder at 16 098 dollars. Weldon and Roanoke Rapids streets are under work and detours will extend to Enfield. Mrs Florence Gantrell's shoplifting case sent her baby son to prison with the mother. Troop 2 Boy Scouts host Sid Davis and WEED orchestra of Rocky Mount at the Rose Garden Ball Room Friday night from 10 PM to 2 AM, first in a series of dances. The Rose Garden floor is in fine condition for high quality dancing.

Enfield State Highway Commission F. D. Cline Raleigh Weldon Roanoke Rapids Florence Gantrell Dublin Troop 2 The Boy Scouts Sid Davis Station Weed Rocky

Sunday Dinner Suggestions Highlight Seasonal Produce

The vegetable situation improves with cheaper carrots beets and greens while lemons eggs pineapples and citrus stay affordable. Meats rise from last week but fish and seafood stay plentiful and cheaper. Three budgets offer menus featuring chuck roast roast pork veal and varied sides with desserts and drinks.

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