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Newspaper
Roanoke Rapids Herald
Location
Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1940
Page
22
Political notice from T. W. M. Long to Democratic voters in Halifax County announcing his candidacy for the State Senate subject to the May 25 primary. He pledges to faithfully perform the duties if nominated and elected.
R Allsbrook declares for the House of Representatives in Halifax County, under the Democratic Primary set for May 25 1940. He appeals for vote and support in St. 3 21.
Brief message asks readers to cast their vote for B B Everett and to show support from the electorate. The note emphasizes appreciation for any assistance from supporters.
A candidate announces self for re election as solicitor of the Recorder's Court in Halifax County subject to the Democratic Primary on May 25 194p. 328 to Wade H Dickenson.
A March 27 1940 filing announces CHAS R DANTEL running for Judge of Halifax County Recorder's Court subject to the Democratic Primary on May 25 1940. Voter support requested and dated 3 27 1940 signed CHAS R DANTEL.
Candidate Irwin Clark announces run for Recorder's Court judge in Halifax County subject to the Democratic Primary on May 25 1940. This formal notice states Clark's candidacy and intent to qualify under party rules.
Enfield North Carolina resident A W Whit announces candidacy for re election to the Halifax County Commissioners on the Democratic ticket. He seeks voter support to secure another term and continues public service in the county.
A brief political notice urges voters to back Commissioner Xour and show support for N. W. Warren in Littleton North Carolina. The snippet preserves names and local civic framing without elaboration.
County commissioners review matters concerning M W Perry of Halifax North Carolina. The agenda notes official filings and potential orders affecting local governance and property in the county seat.
Dr. L. G. Harrison of Roanoke Rapids was the principal speaker at the Eastern North Carolina Chiropractic Society meeting in Washington NC. He notes the next society gathering will be in Roanoke Rapids September 1 1940 with many chiropractors in the area. He aims for his talk to precede the State Convention in Raleigh in May. Harrison has lectured on health education with Bilis Research Laboratories in Chicago and recently moved to Roanoke Rapids to take over the practice of Dr M C Barfeld who left for Emporia Virginia.
Ebenezer E B Dickens and Mrs Maude Hale of Ahoskie attended services. Mrs Richard Cullom and children from Roanoke Rapids visited her parents. Families including the Crawleys, Huxes, Arringtons, and Dickens shared Sunday visits and suppers at various homes in the area. Mary Frances Crawley stayed with Milton Dickens near Darlington. Virginia Barnes and Anita Anne Mitchell also joined relatives for Sunday visits.
The Enfield P T A will sponsor The Cotton Town Minstrel on April 12 in the high school auditorium. Cast features Enfield’s outstanding talent under director Carrol Pippen.
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