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Newspaper
Roanoke Rapids Herald
Location
Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1940
Page
17
Political announcement from T. W. M. Long to Democratic voters in Halifax County announcing candidacy for the State Senate subject to the May 25 primary. He pledges to faithfully perform the duties if nominated and elected.
J P Holoman of Weldon N C declares candidacy for the Halifax County Board of County Commissioners subject to the Democratic Primary on May 25 1940. He vows to faithfully perform the duties if elected.
R ALLSBROOK announces candidacy for the House of Representatives subject to the Democratic Primary on May 25 1940. He solicits vote and support from voters. St. Louis date shown as 3 21.
A brief civic appeal requests vote and support at Everett Street 321. The text emphasizes participation and local engagement in the upcoming election.
Campaign notice for Judge of Recorder's Court in Halifax County dated March 27 1940. Charles R. Daniel appeals for Democratic primary support ahead of the May 25 1940 election.
Candidate Irwin Clark announces his bid for Judge of the Recorder's Court in Halifax County subject to the Democratic Primary on May 25 1940. He seeks to win the party nomination and advance to the general election.
For County ee for the office of County Commissioner of Halifax County subject to the Democratic Primary of May 25 1940. greatly appreciated. T. JOHNSON. wanoke Rapids NC.
Local candidate submits notice for possible bid to return as Commissioner for Halifax County with focus on continued governance and public service. Nfield listed as middle initial in formal filing as part of declaration.
Meade ll Mitchell announces re election bid for Halifax County Register of Deeds. He asks Democratic voters for their support in the May 25 primary.
For Register of Deeds of Halifax County, subject to the Democratic Primary of May 25, 1940. Clayton M. Gurley 61 5 23.
For County Board of Education subject to the Democratic Primary the election date is May 25 1940 as announced by officials.
A brief political notice directed to voters in Weldon North Carolina endorses A W Oakes. It calls for support in the upcoming election and identifies the candidate by name and location. The source emphasizes civic participation and the candidate’s local ties.
Mesdames Walter Kee Dora Hawkins and Lucille Cherry hosted a miscellaneous shower at Mrs Cherry’s home on Wednesday evening for Mrs Bennie McCrary a recent bride. Guests enjoyed Bingo and other games with prizes and a salad course with coffee before gifts were presented to the honoree.
The First Methodist Church lists services including 9:45 am church school led by W. G Lynch, 11:00 am morning worship with a sermon on They First Gave Themselves, 6:45 pm youth devotional meetings, and 7:30 pm evening worship on Sundays. A Sacred Concert by the Brevard Glee Club is planned for next Sunday at 11:00 am, and revival services shift to the fourth Sunday. The quarterly church school council meets Monday night April 22 at 7:30 pm.
Mrs C W Davis and her daughter Carolyn spent the week in Burlington and Greensboro. Mrs S M Thompson attended a Tarboro meeting Wednesday. Mrs R J Rightmyer and Mrs Jesse Cullom were in Norfolk Tuesday. Mrs Joseph Wynn of New Bern, a former local resident, visits her mother Mrs A B Thompson this week.
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