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Roanoke Rapids Herald

Location

Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Aug 03, 1933

Page

12

North Carolina teachers face 45 monthly on state salaries

The State School Commission estimates about 12.5 million of 16 million dollars will fund teachers salaries for 23,000 educators for the next two years. A salary committee will meet this week to craft a schedule for the coming year while plans for auditing the school funds are directed by the commission.

North Carolina State School Commission State Board of Education School Commission Baxter Durham Brummitt Local Government Commission Gomii m

Notice of Absolute Divorce Action in Halifax County

The Superior Court in Halifax County North Carolina is taking action for an absolute divorce between Hattie Godwin Thompson and Robert Wood Thompson. The defendant must appear at the Clerk of Superior Court's office in Halifax within 30 days to answer or demur, or the plaintiff will seek relief by the court. This notice is dated July 26, 1933, and issued by Clerk E. L. Travis Jr.

Superior Court Halifax County County of Halifax North Carolina Said County E. L. Travis, Jr Superior Court of N. C Jra

Cities Counties Must Carry Part Of Relief Funds

Ronald Wilson acting director of relief tells county city and town leaders that if federal emergency funds continue state aid must be shared. He notes last quarter 85 dollars of every 100 came from federal sources and local communities provided 15. Without local contributions future funds may be cut off. governments should report plans promptly.

Ronald Wilson Ansf Wilson Washington

Mecklenburg County Public Welfare Chief Rejected by State Board

The State Board of Charities and Public Welfare refused to issue a certificate of approval for M. M. Grey as superintendent of public welfare in Mecklenburg County. Grey, who had been unanimously elected after 11 years by the joint boards of education and county commissioners, was opposed by Mrs. W. T. Best due to political activity, inefficiency, and failure to cooperate. A delegation with 8,000 signatures urged approval.

Charlotte State Board of Charities and Public Welfare M. M. Grey Mecklenburg County Boards of Education and County Commissioners State Board W. T. Best Grey

Porter mother adds a son after 12 daughters

Mrs. C. J. Ray of Porter Washington recently welcomed a baby boy after giving birth to twelve daughters.

C. J. Ray Porter, Wash

Teachers Not Subject To Workmen's Compensation Act

Attorney General D. G. Brummitt rules that school teachers are exempt from the Workmen's Compensation Act while bus drivers mechanics and janitors fall under it. He also notes absentee ballots may not be used in special school elections and that justices of the peace may hold other offices.

D. G. Brummitt Mr. Brummitt Justices of the Peace

Oakland Man Tells Court Wife Was Cruel For Silk Refusal

Chester M. Biggs of Oakland California testified in his divorce suit that his wife showed cruelty by refusing to wear silk or satin.

Chester M. Biggs Oakland Calif

Organization Need of Farmers of N C for Rehabilitation

Raleigh July 31 The North Carolina Farmers and Farm Women Convention at State College emphasizes that organization is the key to rehabilitating agriculture. Washington speakers urge farmers to unite to influence prices and demand specific needs in tobacco cotton and other crops, as the New Deal path forward.

Raleigh North Carolina Washington

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Sally Rand Sally Paris Hattie Godwin Thompson Robert Wood Thompson Workmen’s Compensation Need OF Farmers OF Edit Gey Lene Reece Virginia C Dic and Power Company
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