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Newspaper
Roanoke Rapids Herald
Location
Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1932
Page
4
Richmond News Leader ended months of polling on repealing the 18th Amendment with a 12 to 1 tally in favor of repeal from over 3,000 voters. Prohibitionists responded, arguing the poll misrepresents sentiment and questions the value of ballots and letters in shaping public opinion and policy.
An editorial reflects on a missing dog and the heartbreak of Lost Strayed or Stolen notices. The author describes a small white terrier with brown ears and a missing fore leg, hoping readers who have bonded with their pets recognize the loyalty and pain of any animal separation.
A fragment praising a dog as the unswerving companion through fortune and misfortune. The text extols loyalty, patience, and nobility embodied by a Fox Terrier as a moral beacon, imagining the dog’s steadfast gaze at a master’s graveside and urging human emulation of canine fidelity.
The Roanoke Rapids convention named M. D. Collier and T. M. Jenkins for city commissioner roles. The editorial urges citizens to back the duo in the May special election, warns of mob politics overshadowing local issues, and notes their prior service on the street committee.
A fragmentary Williamston scene details a writer and gossip with a Raleigh News link. They recall a sensational scoop about a local scandal, involving an elderly woman who fears exposure as they plot to reveal a hinted controversy.
Public notices announce candidacies for Halifax County offices including Sheriff M Thompson Register of Deeds Meadews Mitchell Elizabeth H House and Clerk of the Superior Court A M Atkinson, all subject to the Democratic primaries in June 1982.
Multiple candidates announce bids for local offices including Register of Deeds Sheriff and Clerk of Superior Court in Halifax County with June primary dates. The notices request support from Democratic voters and outline commitments for the offices and terms if elected.
State Senate hopeful announces candidacy to Democratic voters of Mulifax County at the June primary. Affirms commitment to faithful county service and fair legislation while urging support and votes from Nokiwoon and Roanoke Rapids areas.
War Clerk of Court Quentin Gregory announces candidacy for Clerk of the Superior Court of Halifax County subject to the Democratic primary on June 4. He pledges to serve the people with Halifax County first if elected.
F M Taylor announces his candidacy for the House of Representatives from Halifax County subject to the Democratic primary. He lists address R F D No 4 Enfield in the statement.
Notice in Halifax County Superior Court that J. D. Lewis sues Annie P. Lewis for an absolute divorce on statutory grounds. Defendant must appear at the Clerk's office in Halifax within 30 days to answer or demur. failure prompts a court relief request. Also lists local notices and social notes from the period.
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