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Roanoke Rapids Herald

Location

Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Feb 22, 1934

Page

3

Bailey Rivalry Stirs North Caroli na Democratic Committee

Special to The Herald reports Raleigh is to host a March 8 meeting of the State Democratic Executive Committee to consider a successor for O Max Gardner as national committeeman. The contest pits Governor Ehringhaus against C L Shuping with J W Bailey backing Shuping and a Bailey dominated slate expected to shape the outcome.

Raleigh State Democratic Executive Committee J. Wallace Winborne O. Max Gardner North Carolina National Democratic Executive Committee Supsope J. W. Bailey C. L. Shuping Greensboro Shuping Winborne Mr. Ehringhaus Ehringhaus Morrison L. P. McLendon J. O. Carr Wilmington J. A. Goode Asheville Clyde R. Hoey L. R. Varser Lumberton R. N. Simms Releigh Mr. Shuping

Poindexter Nominated for Hawaii Governor by Roosevelt

Joseph B Poindexter a former Montana attorney general and Honolulu district judge has been nominated by President Roosevelt to serve as Governor of Hawaii. The pick positions Poindexter as Democratic party leader in Hawaii and the appointment follows his law career and service in federal and local roles.

Washington Joseph B. Poindexter Montana Honolulu Hawaii Roosevelt

New Corporation Formed in Roanoke Rapids

The certificate of incorporation filed in Raleigh lists Home Equipment Company Incorporated with principal office in Roanoke Rapids North Carolina. Authorized capital stock 10 000 shares at 10 per share. Subscribed stock 30 shares by N McR Johnston E H Ricks and J Winfield Crew Jr all of Roanoke Rapids.

Stacey W. Wade Home Equipment Company, Incorporated Roanoke Rapids N. C N. McR. Johnston E. H. Ricks J. Winfield Crew, Jr

United States Civil Service Exam for Student Nurse

The U S Civil Service Commission announces an open competitive examination for the position of Student Nurse at St Elizabeths Hospital Washington DC. Applications must be filed with the Manager Fourth U S Civil Service District Washington DC by March 6 1934. Written examination will be about 15 days after the closing date. Full info and blanks from the Secretary Board of U S Civil Service Examiners Roanoke Rapids Post Office.

United States Civil Service Commission St. Elizabeths Hospital Washington D.C U. S. Civil Service District D. C Board of U. S. Civil Service Examiners Roanoke Rapids

Mrs Williams Hosts Bridge Club Afternoon

Mrs Frank Williams hosted a Wednesday bridge gathering for her club and guests. Valentine hearts served as tally cards and Mrs Sam Patterson won the high score prize of bath powder. A salad course followed at five oclock.

Frank Williams Valentine Sam Patterson

Contempt Charge Filed Over Air Mail Files Refusal

Wm P McCracken assistant secretary of commerce in charge of aeronautics under Hoover was arrested for contempt of the Senate for refusing to produce files sought by the Senate committee investigating air mail contracts.

Washington Wm. P McCracken Commerce Hoover Senate Senate Committee

Local Social Tea Service Noted Guests and Hosts

Mrs. Frank Kemp assisted in serving and entertaining guests at a social gathering. The attendees included Mesdames Frank Nash, Sam Patterson, David Traynham, P. E. Ransome, O Griffin, Cooper Grizzard, Frank Wilson, Jack Young, Eugene Wilson, William Batton, Paul Heydenrich and George Hayes. They arrived around four o'clock.

Ess Frank Kemp Mesdames Frank Nash Sam Patterson David Traynham P. E. Ransome O Griffin Cooper Grizzard Frank Wilson Jack Young Eugene Wilson William Batton Paul Heydenrich George Hayes

State Community Gardens Valued Over 12 Millions

North Carolina's 1933 community gardens produced food valued at 12 1 million plus dollars, surpassing relief spending. Expenditures totaled 487 653 75 with breakdowns for relief gardens farms and canning. Distribution included fresh foods and canned goods to relief families. 1934 plans seek expansion.

North Carolina Thomas O’berry O’berry

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Bailey the Herald New Corporation United States Civil Service Examination Mrs. Williams Rose 311
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