Roanoke Rapids News Notes and Local Politics
Roanoke Rapids items cover tax discussions on poll taxes and voting, local election intrigue, precinct committee riots in Brinkleyville, and candidate updates. Reports note W L Long as Democratic senator candidate, with J H Darden F M Taylor and J L Alston contending for House seats in Halifax County.
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Brinkleyville
Roanoke Rapids
W. L. Long
Halifax County
House of Representatives
J. H. Darden
F. M. Taylor
J. L. Alston
Roanoke Rapids Choir Inspires Sunday Sings
The regular Episcopal Church attendants were surprised to see a trained choir of twelve young ladies in white cassocks and black capes, singing the Raster music with richness. Miss Smith led the effort with Mr. Lehman on clarinet, adding class members from the Sunday School.
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Episcopal Church
Hester Diy
Miss Smith
The Voting Precincts in Roanoke Rapids Township
Halifax County Board of Elections creates two precincts at the request of W F Horner and others to boost turnout. A new polling place on Roanoke Avenue near Patterson Store could cut travel by about a mile for half the township, saving time and effort for busy electors.
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Halifax County Board of Elections
Roanoke Rapids
W. F. Horner
Rosemary
Roanoke Avenue
Patterson Store Company
School Children Should Fight Em
A writer in the International Harvester company bulletin urges schools to engage students in an anti fly campaign. Each grade would handle tasks from reporting to cleaning alleys to making fly traps and collecting information about flies. Students would write essays on Fly topics, with prizes for best entries.
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International Harvester Company Bulletin
Holland
Home produced boys clothing with wide variety and smart design
The article notes ready to wear boys suits and summer outfits produced at home with specialists, machines, and low prices. It describes blouse and bloomers ensembles in chambray and gingham, with piping details, belts, plastic cords, and pearl buttons, highlighting fashion, fit, and affordable manufacturing.
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Tye
Altays
Bias Hante
Gingram
Delft
Evening Dress in Black by Jenny Paris Draws Notice
The article describes a black evening gown from the house of Jenny Paris featuring silk net and taffeta, with a ruched silk waist, a taffeta bodice with Victorian sleeves, and elaborate net draping. It notes variations in net and silk combinations, a blue gardenia finishing touch, and remarks on fit for a taller figure and required silk-clad ankle and refined low shoes.
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Jenny
Paris
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