Gubernatorial Candidates Quoted On Sales Tax Repeal
A 1944 NC Merchants Association letter to candidates Dr. Ralph W. McDonald and R. Gross Cherry asks about repealing the sales tax. McDonald pledges repeal, Cherry has not replied. the article frames the tax as an emergency measure now unnecessary with a state surplus and solid finances.
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General Assembly
North Carolina Merchants Association
Ralph W. McDonald
R. Gross Cherry
North Carolina
Cherry
McDonald
Hot Bed Inquiry Sent To North Carolina Merchants Association
A formal inquiry requests board action and a reply by February 15. The letter includes a self addressed stamped envelope and an attached sheet for the respondent to use.
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The
North Carolina Merchants Association Incorporated
North Carolina Merchants Association
Governor Candidate Promises on 1945 Sales Tax Repeal
The question asks if the governor nominee would urge the 1945 General Assembly to repeal the sales tax and use the governor's influence to achieve it. The inquiry targets the candidate's stance and intended actions versus the tax policy and executive leverage.
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General Assembly
North Carolina
Ralph McDonald R Gregg Cherry Yes That Is Exactly
The note confirms agreement with the plan and states no reply is needed. It endorses the action to be taken and records a clear intent to proceed without delay.
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Ralph McDonald
R. Gregg Cherry
Inscription for a Loaned Book by Gerald Raftery
A playful note cards a friend to treat a borrowed book with care. It warns against reading at tea to avoid stains and burning newspapers, and threatens a shove on the nose if the volume is lent to others.
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Gerald Raftery
Lectures on Juvenile Delinquency Held in Roanoke Rapids
White ministers from Roanoke Rapids and Weldon are delivering Monday and Wednesday talks at 8 15 PM over the local radio station on juvenile delinquency. Mrs John Grant of Emporia Virginia visited town Thursday and Friday.
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Roanoke Rapids
Weldon
John Grant
Emporia, Va
Union Prayer Services May Schedule at Rosemary Methodist
During May the Union Prayer Services will be held at Rosemary Methodist Church. Services occur weekly on Tuesday at 7 30 p m and focus on supporting boys and girls in National service. Public is invited and urged to attend.
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Rosemary Methodist Church
Oakleys Leave for Virginia and Washington Tour
Mr. and Mrs. Chas. T. Oakley Sr. left Tuesday for Percyville Virginia, Washington D C, and other points north. They will return this weekend.
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Chas. T. Oakley, Sr
Percyville
Washington, D. C
Girl Scouts Hold Supper at Day Camp Site
Adults affiliated with Girl Scouting gathered at the Country Club for a supper tied to the day camp program. Mrs. A O George outlined tentative day camping plans and urged full cooperation. Attendees included leaders committee chairmen and several families.
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Country Club
Leaders Association
A. O. George
Girl Scout Council
G. N. Taylor
G. S. Bunn
W. A. Thorne
Margaret Watson
Hileen Fisher
Cornelia Clark
Mary Guy Boyd
Mary Jane Smart
Frances Newsom
Walter Brown
Visiting Ministers At First Methodist Roanoke Rapids
Dr N M Harrison vice president of High Point College and Halifax County native will preach at 11 00 a m Sunday April 30 in Roanoke Rapids First Methodist Church Rev J E Garlington Spring Church Garysburg Charge speaks at 8 00 p m The public is invited to hear these visiting ministers.
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N. M. Harrison
High Point College
Halifax County
First Methodist Church
Roanoke Rapids
J. E. Garlington
Spring Church
Garysburg
Typhoid Vaccine Schedule At Patterson Mill Clinic
Typhoid vaccine for prevention of the fever will be given at the Patterson Mill Clinic from May 2 to June 2, Tuesday through Friday each week. Visitors noted include Mrs. David Terry and Mrs. John B. Mann of Raleigh who spent Thursday with Mr. and Mrs. Frank Thomas. the two are sisters of Mrs. Thomas.
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Patterson Mill
David Terry
John B. Mann
Raleigh
Frank Thomas
Terry
Mann
Thomas
Card of Thanks for Kindness After Loss of Son
The Harris family expresses gratitude to relatives friends and neighbors for kindness sympathy and flowers during illness and bereavement of their young son They thank Dr Martin Rev Fields Rev Whitehurst and Mr Williams for services and comfort May God bless each recipient S/Sgt and Mrs Daniel Harris
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Martin
Fields
White-Hurst
Mr. Williams
Daniel Harris
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