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Newspaper
Roanoke Rapids Herald
Location
Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1934
Page
1
A social advisory urges reporters to avoid superlatives when covering gatherings. It stresses factual, concise reporting of hostess demeanor and refreshments, noting harsh or attractive conduct should be described plainly as newsworthy only when relevant to the event.
The United Textile Workers officially calls a cotton textile strike for 11 30 Saturday night. A wire from strike headquarters in Washington informs all locals, signed by F J Gorman, chairman of the strike committee.
Mr and Mrs Hannibal Shear announce the marriage of their daughter Cecil to Russell Buxton Jr on Saturday August 18 Bessie the bantam hen keeps house with two owners at 1024 Jackson Street Rosemary The bird laid no eggs until she sat on a nest producing three chicks Mother and chicks are thriving Beatrice Cobb Morganton News Herald editor and NC Press Association secretary was nominated as National Committeewoman (Continued on back page).
The Young Mens Civic Club challenges Kiwanis to a benefit baseball game to raise funds for High School football uniforms. Kiwanis accepted and the game is set for next Wednesday at 3 30 PM at Simmons Park with Civic Club stars facing Kiwanis veterans.
Louisiana's senator Huey P. Long faces anti Long forces amid a bold coup that pushed 27 bills granting him dictatorial powers. The measures would place state election machinery under his control, provoking resistance from foes.
Ernest Hux a 30 year old guard at Caledonia State Farm died after a breakout by five prisoners led by Roy Adams Luther Penninger and others. The escape ended with a car pursuit. Hux was mortally wounded and died en route to hospital. The five prisoners were captured and in custody with shots fired by guards during the chase. Hux lived at Tillery and left a wife and two children.
Mrs Minnie H Allen and J P Little of Roanoke Rapids were among those awarded licenses to sell insurance after passing state exams. The list also includes five prominent school principals and superintendents who plan to boost income by selling insurance as a sideline.
County auditor C. G. Vinson announced foreclosure suits for delinquent taxes due in 1931 and prior years will be filed by September 15. He urged all liable citizens to pay now to save court costs and aid the county’s finances.
Lee Washington of Rosemary Mfg died after an emergency operation in Roanoke Rapids Hospital on Tuesday. He had worked for years at the Rosemary Manufacturing Co and lived in South Rosemary. Survived by his wife one child and a brother. Funeral services were held yesterday with interment at Deep Creek Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery.
Ottis J. Reynolds of Roanoke Rapids earned a law license from the North Carolina State Bar after 46 of 109 examinees passed. He studied at night while working in cotton mills and will open an Roanoke Rapids office. The board noted a tough exam with only 42 percent passing.
Mr and Mrs Fred Stratton announce the birth of a son on Sunday August 26.
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