Merchants Plan County Meeting Against Sales Tax
Roanoke Rapids merchants schedule a county wide mass meeting at Halifax county Court House next Wednesday April 18 at 8 PM. Willard Dowell and J Paul Leonard of North Carolina merchant groups will address an audience opposing the 3 percent general sales tax. A 75 car motorcade will advertise the event Tuesday visiting stores across the county.
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Halifax County Court House
Willard Dowell
North Carolina Merchants Association
J. Paul Leonard
North Carolina Fair Tax Association
Halifax
Roanoke Rapids
Relief Director Meeting Urges Consumers to Attend
A meeting described as a key early step in relief efforts invites every consumer to participate, signaling its importance for outcome. The call emphasizes broad attendance to support the program.
Plan To Sponsor Fashion Show By The Womans Club
Roanoke Rapids Merchants Association discussed plans to sponsor a Fashion Show promoted by the Woman's Club at an early date. President C C Shell noted the association is reorganized with a full-time secretary and new offices in the Imperial building. Members encouraged to visit the credit rating bureau offices and meet Miss Lillian Belle Jenkins.
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Womans Club
Roanoke Rapids Merchants _ Association
C. C. Shell
Woman’s Club
Shell
Imperial Building
Credit Rating Bureau
Lillian Belle Jenkins
Fashion Show Likely To Become Annual Merchants Event
The fashion show is expected to be a success and may become an annual event. Mr. Shell noted the new merchants group is young, inviting all ready to wear and shoe merchants to discuss plans with him or the secretary, not just paid members.
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New Merchants Group
Shell
Merchants Sponsor A City Music Festival At High School
Plans discussed by the Merchants Association to sponsor a Music Festival at the High School Auditorium on a Sunday afternoon in May. Event would involve all city musical groups and attract 2500 or more attendees, with potential annual feature if successful.
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Merchants Association
Rosemary
R. L. Martin
Steve Lipscomb
Roanoke Rapids
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