Littleton Lions Club Marks Charter Anniversary
Lion W H Ashbaugh of Durham presided at the January 12 1937 banquet in Littleton High School auditorium. The club highlighted civic projects including highway access Camp bridge rehabilitation Rural library drive and support for veterans hospital Panacea Springs. Members noted founding locals Browning Foster House Pippen King and Smith joined since charter night with D A Rose elected president.
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Lion W. H. Ashbaugh
Durham
Littleton High School
Lions International
Littleton
Chamber of Commerce
Camp Bridge
Thelma
Panacea Springs
Littleton Lions Club
Littleton Grocery Market Spotlight on W G Alston Leader
W G Alston and partner J H Stokes lead a large Littleton grocery firm distributing W C Alston Robert E Lee Stonewall Jackson Pocahontas and Powhatan canned goods. The 23000 square foot store serves a 50 mile radius with strong staff and stock. Alston a Lions Club pillar and first president of the club, known locally for decades.
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Robert E. Lee
Stonewall Jackson
Powhatan
Littleton
W. G. Alston
Littleton Lions Club
Alston Grocery Company
Vick Organization
Masonic Fraternity
Rosemary Building and Loan fosters home growth in Roanoke Rapids
The Rosemary Building and Loan Association operates on a mutual plan with about one hundred thousand dollars in resources. Based on the Citizens Bank and Trust building, it finances homes and property, aiding growth in Roanoke Rapids and Halifax County. D. L. Traynham Jr. serves as Secretary with the officers and directors.
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Citizens Bank & Trust Company
Ther Sy
D. L. Traynham, Jr
Roanoke Rapids
Halifax County
Newsom Builds Chevrolet Dealership Reputation in Littleton
J H Newsom operates a modern Chevrolet agency in Littleton offering sales and service with a repair shop capable of handling other makes. The dealer emphasizes overhaul ready used cars and the Chevrolet guarantee. Newsom, active in business since 1933, is a respected local leader and town commissioner.
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Chevrolet Agency
Littleton
Chevrolet
Newsom
Littleton Territory
Board of
Shell Furniture Co Prominent Local Merchant Shines
Shell Furniture Co. runs a wooden building on Roanoke Ave alley displaying the latest models in living room, dining room, and bedroom sets. Leslie G. Shell Jr. acts as manager, a young progressive merchant noted for public spirit and leadership in Halifax County circles.
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Roanoke Ave
Halifax
J R Wollet Earns Local Support for Community Service
Littleton citizens praise J R Wollet for his judgment and abilities and have shown confidence by patronizing his business. This support enables him to apply his skills to better the community and its people.
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Littleton
J. R. Wollett
Keny n Cash Store Promises Fresh Goods and Low Prices
Kenyon Cash Store advertises fresh seasonable vegetables and meat, modern refrigeration, cash-only sales, and a focus on low prices and high service. The store emphasizes quality, variety, and a courteous staff of three experienced employees across grocery, meat, and produce.
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Littleton
Kenyon
Kenyon's
Littleton Sales Co Builds Wide Dealer Network
Littleton Sales Company grows from small start to serving 1100 merchants in its territory. Five salesmen wait on trade while cash sale delivery keeps prices low for dealers. Mr. Robinson, a respected Littleton citizen, is town treasurer and a three term town council member active in the Lions Club.
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R. H. Ward
Littleton Sales Company
Robinson
Littleton
Littleton Lions Club
Watchword and Patrons Greeted With Smile at Shop
The record describes a shop where customers are greeted with a smile and a desire to provide utmost satisfaction in price and measure. It emphasizes friendly service and careful dealings with patrons.
Lambeth Named Agency Manager for Regional Firms
Charles H. Lambeth assumed the role of Agency Manager, with both enterprises enjoying broad patronage from cotton farms in Halifax and Warren counties and other Virginia counties near the North Carolina border.
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Charles H. Lambeth
Halifax
Warren
Virginia
North Carolina
Novel pipe accessories illustrate continued pipe use
A sketch shows a pipe holder and tray with a horse shoe ash base a saddle support for the bow and a cowboy statuette holding the pipe stem. The lower sketch depicts a tobacco pouch with a spring device that dispenses tobacco directly into the pipe.
Federal cotton grader tied to Raleigh and Norfolk
A licensed cotton grader with over 25 years in the field is noted as an authority on cotton grading. He serves as agent for the Eastern Division of Davison Chemical Company fertilizers and as representative for the Dixie Jute Bagging Company of Norfolk.
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Federal
Raleigh
Norfolk
Davison Chemical Company Manufacturers of
Dixie Jute Bagging Company
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W. C. Alston
Association
J.H. Newsom
Shell Furniture Co
J.R. Wollett
Keny'n Cash Store
Littleton Sales Co
C. H. Lambeth
Horsey
Tray
Rca-Victor
Zenith” Radio
Frigidaire
E. W. Smith
Roanoke Rapids, N
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