Gay to Speak at Opening of Gaston High School Session
A. C. Gay of Jackson will deliver the opening address as Gaston High School begins its 1939-1940 session on September 6 at 9 a.m. The event invites the public. Most teachers return. Mrs. W. T. Cordle departs and Mrs. T. L. O Briant takes her seventh grade post.
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Gaston High School
A. C. Gay
Jackson
State School Commission
W. T. Cordle
T. L. O’briant
Roanoke Rapids
Enfield
N. C
J. B. Perry
Durham
B. H. Johnson
Soil erosion crisis in North Carolina report released
B Y Floyd of the State College AAA details a reconnaissance erosion survey showing 4.5 percent of NC cropland destroyed by erosion and 30 percent affected. It cites gullying affecting 18.1 percent, with topsoil losses, and outlines Triple-A soil-building measures including legumes, trees, terracing, and lime to earn maximum payments. Farmers are urged to consult county agents.
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North Carolina
B. Y. Floyd
AAA
State College
Floyd
Mr and Mrs L W Clements and Lawrence Jr Return from New York
Mr and Mrs L W Clements and Lawrence Jr have returned home after a visit to New York, detailing their travels and time spent in the city.
Vestry Meeting Planned for All Saints Episcopal Church
The Vestry of All Saints Episcopal Church will hold a regular session on Tuesday evening September fifth at 7:30. A full attendance is expected.
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All Saints Episcopal Church
All Saints Episcopal Sets Fall Schedule September 3
All Saints Episcopal Church launches fall schedule on Sunday September 3 with morning service at 11 and evening service at 8. Junior Choir resumes Saturdays at 11 with boys and girls ten and older invited. Church School aims for full attendance at 9:45 led by James Lyerly Jr.. Senior Choir rehearses Wednesdays at 7.
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All Saints Episcopal Church
Margaret
Mary Louise Martin
Marianne Broun
Billy Long
Angela Hardy
William
Miriam Mountford
Anne
Selma Garris
Margaret Haislip
Francis Dickens
Hazel Baird
Evelyn Howard
Charlie Butler
Jack Wrenn
Carlton
Howard Fanney
Alvin Thompson
Ruth Hale
Church School
James Lyerly, Jr
Jim Batten
Bertha Batten
Elizabeth Griffith
M. Scott Benton
Wilie Long
Elizabeth Transon
Russell Buxton
Card of Thanks for support after loss
This notice thanks friends for kindness during illness and death of wife. Special thanks to Mr. and Mrs. June Allen and family. Grateful for floral offerings and for the community’s support. Signed by husband L. A. Jackson.
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June Allen
L. A. Jackson
General meeting for teachers called Saturday in Roanoke Rapids
Superintendent C W Davis announces a Saturday afternoon general meeting for Roanoke Rapids high school teachers in the library to finalize last minute instructions before the 1939 1940 school year. A watermelon party for returned teachers follows in the junior high lunch room as part of the annual custom. Friday September 1 will see a high school teachers and principals meeting in the library with Saturday morning devoted to department meetings. Davis notes space is sufficient for all pupils and no half day schedules are expected thanks to the new building completed last year.
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Roanoke Rapids
C. W. Davis
Davis
Government Helps Tenants Buy Farm
Government allocates 40 million this year to aid tenants sharecroppers and farm laborers in acquiring farms. Over 75 million in two years funds the drive to reduce land lord and tenant poverty. More than 6,000 farms bought at about 5 thousand dollars each with 40 year loans. Many farmers remain tenants, two of five.
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Episcopal Church
EXIDE
Brickell
W. Second St
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